Tribe Calendar: June 2011-August 2011

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

JUMP START TO FRIDAY
Toast the end of the week with friends (or co-workers). Check out the winery, sample a variety of wines, enjoy a self-guided tour, and learn more about the winemaking process. 5-7 p.m. $6 (bring your business card). Herzog Wine Cellars, 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. (805) 983-1560. ” title=”jgscv.org” target=”_blank”>jgscv.org.

“A FUNNY THING HAPPENED AT AJU”
Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn, co-authors of the humorous memoir “You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love Story,” discovered that, after 13 years of marriage, “We’re just not that into us!” Instead of giving up, they held their relationship together, proving that all you need is love, a healthy dose of complaining, co-dependence and pinot noir. 4 p.m. $10. Gindi Auditorium, American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”NewEyesPlay.com” target=”_blank”>NewEyesPlay.com. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT
Celebrate the holiday with a night of learning, discussion, Israeli dancing and, of course, cheesecake. Co-sponsored by Temple Aliyah, Temple Kol Tikvah and Congregation Shir Ami. 7 p.m. Free. Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 346-3545. ” title=”jewishto.org” target=”_blank”>jewishto.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

“THE LOST 10 TRIBES: WHERE DID THEY GO?”
Learn about the Jewish presence in sub-Saharan Africa, Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel and the myth of Native Americans as a Lost Tribe of Israel, the lost 10 tribes and the Book of Mormon, India’s Bene Menassah and more theories about the fate of the tribes. 5-9:30 p.m. $49. American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”jnf.org” target=”_blank”>jnf.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

SHABBAT ON THE BEACH
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MONDAY, JUNE 20

11TH ANNUAL SHOMREI TORAH SYNAGOGUE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The West Hills synagogue hosts a day on the greens at the private Conejo Valley course, North Ranch Country Club. The day begins with a Breakfast of Champions and putting contest before the shotgun start, followed by on-course contests and a barbecue lunch, no-host cocktail reception and an award dinner. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $295. North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. (818) 346-0811. ” title=”jewishsantabarbara.org” target=”_blank”>jewishsantabarbara.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

KOL TIKVAH GOLF TOURNAMENT
The seventh year of the 18-hole scramble tournament includes a chance to win a new car during a hole-in-one contest, a barbecue lunch, plus post-game raffles and awards, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 10 a.m. (event begins). $200 per player (includes lunch, greens fees). Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. (818) 348-0670. ” title=”skirball.org” target=”_blank”>skirball.org.

JULY

MONDAY, JULY 4

GOLETA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2011
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FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AT CALABASAS HIGH SCHOOL
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DENNIS P.  ZINE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
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FIREWORKS ON THE BEACH
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THOUSAND OAKS FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
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FRIDAY, JULY 8

AN AMERICAN SHABBAT
Valley Outreach Synagogue hosts a picnic and Shabbat services at Oak Canyon Community Park. 5:30 p.m. (picnic), 7 p.m. (services). Free. Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. (818) 882-4867. ” title=”wrjpacific.org” target=”_blank”>wrjpacific.org.

SANTA BARBARA ART ASSOCIATION OPENING RECEPTION
Art at the JCC hosts a juried art show for the Santa Barbara Art Association. Paintings in a mix of media and genres will be submitted by SBAA members to be judged for excellence. Those chosen will exhibit at the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center Gallery until Oct. 6. 2-4 p.m. Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. (805) 957-1115. ” title=”jha.org” target=”_blank”>jha.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

GENEALOGY IN THE ROUND
The community is invited to share genealogical success, failure, a brick wall or genealogical artifact. 1:30 p.m. Free. Co-sponsored by Temple Adat Elohim and the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. To participate, contact (818) 889-6616. ” title=”valleycultural.org” target=”_blank”>valleycultural.org.

“RAGTIME”
Based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel, the Tony Award-winning musical by the composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (“Once on This Island”) and playwright Terrence McNally (“Master Class”), intertwines the lives of three extraordinary families (wealthy whites, working-class African Americans and Jewish immigrants). The fictional characters interact with historical figures like Emma Goldman, Evelyn Nesbit and Booker T. Washington as they recount class struggles, prejudice, love, tragedy and triumph in the New York of the 1910s. Through Aug 28. 8 p.m. $22 (adults), $18 (students and seniors), $16 (children, 12 and under). Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. (805) 583-7900. ” title=”oxnardsalsafestival.com” target=”_blank”>oxnardsalsafestival.com.

40TH ANNUAL

MALIBU ARTS FESTIVAL
More than 200 exhibits and artists booths feature original art from all over California. Also, musicians, a children’s workshop and dining terrace featuring “A Taste of Malibu.” Through July 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Outside the Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu. (310) 456-9025.