Calendar & Singles

Calendar

SATURDAY/29

Temple Beth Torah: 10 a.m. “Talking About Sukkot,” discussion as part of Shabbat Learner’s Minyan. 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 831-0835.

Los Angeles County Commission for Women: Third annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Expo for Girls at Risk at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. For more information, call (213) 974-0792.

SUNDAY/30

Skirball Cultural Center: 3 p.m. Mark Doty, author of “Sweet Machine,” “Atlantis” and “My Alexandria,” will read poetry at the center’s Rattle Poetry series. $5 (general admission); free (students). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 655-8587.

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 5:30 p.m. Fundraiser with klezmer music, buffet dinner and private exhibit tour of Skirball Cultural Center’s “Romance and Ritual: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding,” to help the homeless. $100. For reservations or more information, call (323) 761-8800.

European Adoption Consultants: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free informational seminar. Carousel Kids Child Development Center, 6326 Lindley Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 533-0098.

University of Judaism: 9:30 a.m. Judaism class begins, covering the basic facets of the religion, every Sunday. 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. For more information, call (310) 440-1273.

Chabad of the Marina: 8 p.m. Course on Sukkot. $18. 2929 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey. For more information, call (310) 578-6000.

MONDAY/1

USC Hillel Jewish Center: Erev Sukkot celebration. 3300 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles. For more information, call (213) 747-9135.

TUESDAY/2

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center: 9 a.m. Sukkot services. Also: Wed., Oct. 3, 9 a.m. and Fri., Oct. 5, 8 p.m. 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 798-1161.

Nate ‘n Al’s: 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Celebration of the 1971 Broadway opening of “Fiddler on the Roof,” with 30 fiddlers performing around and on the roof of the deli. The festivities will include bagels and cream cheese, cheese blintzes, lox and scrambled eggs with onions. 414 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 473-4147.

WEDNESDAY/3

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Man to Man, support and discussion group for men, every Wednesday. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

THURSDAY/4

The Workmen’s Circle: 7:30 p.m. Gerry Albarelli, author of “Teacha! Stories from a Yeshiva,” will discuss his book. Free (members); $3 (nonmembers). 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 552-2007.

Julia Ann Singer Center: 11:30 a.m. “Let’s Make a Deal” game show host Monty Hall and wife Marilyn will be honored at the annual luncheon and fashion show, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, for their contributions to the Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. $100. For more information, call (310) 836-1223 ext. 419.

Barnes & Noble: 7 p.m. World’s Largest Writer’s Workshop. 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 380-1646.

Valley Cities JCC: Training session for peer counselors helping the elderly deal with problems. Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica. For more information, call (818) 786-6310.

Westside JCC: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sculpture class begins. $55 (members); $75 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

FRIDAY/5

Leo Baeck Temple: 6:30 p.m. Women’s Sukkot dinner and lecture. $15 (members); $20 (nonmembers). 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-2861.

SATURDAY/29

Singles Helping Others (all ages): 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Help build the Sierra Madre for the 2002 Rose Parade Float. Dress in jeans and a T-shirt. For more information, call (818) 345-8802.

SUNDAY/30

Aish Speed Dating (25-40): 6:40 p.m. Introductions in a round-robin format at a local coffee shop in the Valley or Orange County. $20. For reservations or more information, call (310) 278-8672 ext. 402.

Business and Professional Singles: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Party with music, dancing, pasta buffet and bar. $13 (members); $16 (guests). The Radisson Valley Hotel, fourth-floor ballroom, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For reservations or more information, call (818) 761-0179.

Skirball Cultural Center: 8 p.m.-midnight. Outdoor party with live entertainment, music, full bar and gallery tours to celebrate the debut of 12 Magazine, a publication dedicated to Jewish youth. For more information, call (310) 440-4559.

MONDAY/1

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to plan future activities. 13130 Burbank Blvd. For more information, call (818) 717-9136.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Coffee, Cake and Conversation discussion group on different topics every Sunday, 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. $8. For more information, call (310) 444-8986.

WEDNESDAY/3

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 7 p.m. Balboa Island walk. For more information, call (949) 581-8677.

Helkeinu Foundation (20-40): 8 p.m. Lecture on self-improvement by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg. $10. For more information, call (310) 785-0440.

THURSDAY/4

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. “The Technology of Joy,” lecture at a private home in West Los Angeles, by therapist Paulette Levy. Refreshments will be served. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/5

New Age Singles (55+): 6:30 p.m. No-host dinner at Nick’s, followed by Shabbat services at Temple Adat Shalom in West Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (818) 501-7255.

UPCOMING

New Start (30-70): Sun., Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Event with fine wine and gourmet cuisine at a private home. Membership opportunities available. For more information, call Lyn (310) 478-3137.

L.A.’s Best Connection: Sun., Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Meet at Starbucks on La Cienega and Beverly to attend an Rhythm and Blues and jazz concert. For more information, call (323) 782-0435.

Singles

MONDAY/2

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to plan events and activities. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance session with Israel Yakovee. Also: Lessons every Thursday with Michelle. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.

TUESDAY/3

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 p.m. Fourth of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, with fireworks. $18. For reservations or more information, call (323) 851-9070.

Bridge for Singles (59+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players meet at a private West Los Angeles home. $4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals (25-55): 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Independence dance party with appetizers, dessert and no-host bar. $20. Lush, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

Social Circle (35-59): 8 p.m. Blue Jeans Bash with a live Oldies band, dancing, food and drinks. $20 (members); $25 (nonmembers). Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-8561.

Stu & Lew Productions (21-39): 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fourth annual Summer Blowout dance party. $20 House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (310) 364-2301.

WEDNESDAY/4

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with singers and a DJ playing international, salsa, Middle Eastern and hip-hop music. $10. Dinner available with reservations. Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 289-4435.

Nexus (21-39): 2 p.m. Independence Day potluck picnic, with volleyball, canoeing, barbeque and fireworks at North Lake, Woodbridge, Irvine. For more information, call (714) 974-2279.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 5 p.m. Barbeque party at a private home in celebration of the 4th of July. For reservations or more information, call (818) 780-4809.

New Age Singles (55+): 2 p.m. Fourth of July potluck pool party. $3 (if accompanied by food); $10 (without food). For members only. For reservations or more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 3 p.m. Picnic with games and fireworks. Yorba Linda Middle School, 4845 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda. For more information, call (909) 262-1788.

THURSDAY/5

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker leads discussions with food and drinks, every Thursday. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/6

New Age Singles (55+): 6:30 p.m. No-host dinner, followed by Shabbat services at Adat Shalom Temple. For reservations or more information, call (310) 854-0358.

UPCOMING

Palos Verdes Singles (35+): Sat., July 7, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance party with dinner at a private home. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

New Start (30-75): Sun., Aug. 5. “A Romantic Evening With the Gatsbys,” event with food and drinks. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.