FEBRUARY
Monday, February 1
Mapping Madness Author Ron Arons discusses how to use online mapping techniques to find anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 889-6616. ” title=”jewishla.org”>jewishla.org.
Wednesday, February 3
Third Annual International Food and Wine Festival Meet winemakers making a rare West Coast appearance and enjoy Mediterranean cuisine prepared by renowned Tierra Sur chef Todd Aarons. $100 (general), $75 (purchasing two or more tickets). 7 p.m. Herzog Wine Cellars, 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. (805) 983-1560. ” title=”canyonclub.net”>canyonclub.net.
Friday, February 5
Marriage: For Life Whether you are considering marriage, engaged, newly married or have been married for two to 10 years, the Marriage for Life weekend has something for everyone. Jewish and interfaith couples are invited to enjoy the beautiful sights at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus, interact with other couples and meet with a licensed therapist, a rabbi and a financial planner. $300 (per couple for the weekend). 3 p.m. through Sunday morning. American Jewish University, Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Brandeis. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”simi-arts.org”>simi-arts.org.
Saturday, February 6
Ticket to Ride—A Live Beatles Tribute Walk down memory lane with the Fab Four from their early days to “Sgt. Pepper.” $44. 7:30 p.m. Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 449-2787. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu.”>wcce.ajula.edu.
Sunday, February 7
Super Bowl Sunday WORLD WIDE WRAP Learn how to put on tefillin and feel a kinship with other Jews during Winer Chapel Minyan Service. All ages and genders welcome. Breakfast to follow. Free. 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Temple Etz Chaim’s Men’s Club. 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-6891. ” title=”jewishsantabarbara.org”>jewishsantabarbara.org.
Thursday, February 11
”Self-Esteem in an Image-Obsessed World Dr. Elaine Rosen will discuss how your child can acquire a positive self-image and the self-esteem necessary to become a confident, happy adult. Free. 7:30 p.m. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-4667. ” title=”jccatmilken.org”>jccatmilken.org.
Sunday, February 14
A Jewish Home Companion Enjoy an old-time radio show live on stage with Cantor Ron Li-Paz and company. $36 (general), $50 (reserved), $90 (reserved and reception). 3 p.m. Sponsored by Valley Outreach Synagogue. Gindi Auditorium, American Jewish University, Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (818) 663-8087. ” title=”jewliciousfestival.com”>jewliciousfestival.com.
Sunday, February 21
Super Sunday at The Valley Alliance Those 18 and older can take part in a daylong phone-a-thon to raise money for the community services provided by The Jewish Federation. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Sign up for a shift at ” title=”toaks.org/cap”>toaks.org/cap.
Sunday, February 21
Roslyn Kind: In Concert The world-renowned singer and entertainer, sometimes called Rozzi, performs an afternoon of standards that will make you forget she’s Barbra’s younger sister. $45. 4 p.m. American Jewish University, Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”shomreitorahsynagogue.org”>shomreitorahsynagogue.org.
Thursday, February 25
Difficult Topics: How to Talk to the Kids Rabbi Ed Feinstein will talk about gentle and appropriate ways to discuss topics such as divorce, illness, death or financial stress with young children. 7:30 p.m. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-6000. ” title=”templebethtorah.com”>templebethtorah.com.
Purim Programs
Wednesday, February 17
Masks and Costumes and Groggers — Oh My! Poppy seeds will be the theme in this “Cooking With Judy” class, with recipes for Farro Soup, Homemade Pasta and an Italian poppy seed dessert. $64 (no refunds after Feb. 8). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for location. Sponsored by American Jewish University. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”tasnorthridge.org”>tasnorthridge.org.
Purim Carnival. 7:30 p.m. Also Sun., Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 346-3545. ” title=”adatelohim.com”>adatelohim.com.
Purim Carnival. Noon. Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-6891. ” title=”congregationbnaiemet.org”>congregationbnaiemet.org.
To submit an upcoming event, please send information to {encode=”tribecal@jewishjournal.com” title=”tribecal@jewishjournal.com”}. Deadline for March is Feb. 8, 2010.
