Chance Auction
Lopez Island Beach House Getaway
Escape city life, wind down and absorb the island atmosphere in this gorgeous waterfront vacation home on the shore of Fisherman’s Bay. The winner of this raffle will receive five nights at a beach house on Lopez Island.
This three-bedroom, two-bath home can host up to 6 people. Located 10 minutes from the Lopez Village and shopping, 15 minutes from the ferry, 5 minutes from two waterfront parks, and has access to launch kayaks, paddleboards, etc, everything is within your reach!
Dates are subject to availability. Blackout dates are July, August and holiday weekends. (No pets)
Donated by Kristi and Roger Taber
One Week Free at Camp Kalsman
Enter to win one free week at URJ Camp Kalsman.
There are not too many places where your child can challenge themselves on a high ropes course, canoe on a lake, cook over a campfire, and sing with friends under the stars all in the same day. Located North of Seattle, Camp Kalsman has 300 acres filled with a wide variety of activities: arts, sports, team building, hiking, high ropes, guitar, and so much more. Your child can explore all aspects of camp and participate in fun programs; all of this while exploring their Jewish identity.
If your child (grades 1-11) is already signed up for a camp session this will cover all or some of the cost.
For dates, visit Kalsman’s website.
Donated by Camp Kalsman
Theater Package
See not one but two amazing theater shows!
First, you get two tickets to see COMPANY at the Paramount Theater in downtown Seattle on opening night, July 23rd, 2024! It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, why isn’t she married? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, Side by Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive. Let’s all drink to that!
You also get two tickets to a show of your choice at either the Paramount, Moore or Neptune Theater, plus club privileges! You get to choose from a wide variety of fabulous plays, musical events, comedy and more. You will be connected with the theater representative to arrange your chosen show tickets then enjoy!! Tickets must be used in 2024.
COMPANY is on July 23, 2024, and starts at 7:30pm. Run time is 2hrs 45 minutes with an intermission. Recommended for ages 8+.
Donated by Broadway at the Paramount and Robbie Tubbs, the theater representative
Curated Wine Basket
With so many wines to choose from, having an expert curate a collection effortlessly introduces you to wines you might not encounter otherwise!
Enjoy this mixed case of wine carefully curated by Sommelier Zach Geballe and his favorite wife, TBA board of Directors Kaitlin Geballe, who even snagged a few special surprises from their very own cellar
Donated by the Temple Beth Am Board
Private Villa in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Create unforgettable memories in this unique and family friendly home 20 minutes from the stunning beaches of the Mexican Caribbean! The villa is located within the renowned Lagunas complex of Ciudad Mayakoba where the lush flora and fauna of the region offer unique spaces for relaxation. Amenities including a lagoon kayak system are a favorite with families and couples staying at this villa.
The Space:
The mornings are accompanied by the singing of various birds in this relaxing space that has a dining room, living room and kitchen connected to an area with beautiful trees and facing the lagoon. The upstairs offers a master suite with a king bed, along with 2 additional bedrooms (each with a queen bed), which share a full hallway bathroom. Just above is a private roof top deck with Jacuzzi (unheated) and charcoal grill. For families wanting to accommodate more than 6 guests, we have an air mattress that can be used in the living room (sleeps 2).
Guest Access:
The amenities of the complex include the use of kayaks in the lagoon system within the property. Jacuzzi in the common area, 5 swimming pools, games for children, gym, business center and playroom. Two reserved parking spots for the villa.
The Area:
Playa del Carmen and the Mexican Caribbean are famous for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as cenotes (systems of cool, freshwater rivers within natural caves throughout the region), Mayan ruins, amazing jungle parks, and regional Yucatan cuisine that will blow your mind! There are weeks of fun to be had here!
Notes:
Additional nights can be purchased. Our home is not on the beach. In order to enjoy staying at the property, we recommend renting a car and enjoying the adventure of driving in Mexico…ole!
Sleeps max 8 guests
Dates subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout dates include February 21-26, 2024; March 14-18, 2024; April 15-30, 2024, December 20, 2024 -January 5, 2025.
Donated by Jenny Salomon & Jeff Knops
Painting with the Artist
Our very own Award-winning Palm Beach/New York portrait artist, Renee Plevy, is offering one on one instructional time. The subject is flexible and based off of your interest! For example, do you want to paint something floral, or are you interested in brushing up on a certain skill? Renee has captured the attention of art lovers, students and aficionados for more than 40 years. Renee’s paintings have been featured in more than 65 shows and galleries, including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum. She has received national attention and garnered numerous awards, including “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild. Learn more about Renee on her website: https://reneeplevy.com/
For adults only. Instruction will take place in Renee’s studio
Donated by Renee Plevy
Seattle Sports Package
Calling all sports fans- this great item has something for football, soccer, and baseball fans! The package includes a football signed by Seattle Seahawks star Tyler Lockett, two tickets (and parking!) to the Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers game on June 16th, and two club seats to the April 6th Sounder Game vs CF Montreal at 7pm at Lumen Field.
The Sounder seats are in Club Section 207, row K, seats 5 and 6. Value of $177.88. Club seats have access to restaurants, general admission seats as well as indoor viewing if the weather is bad.
All the tickets are electronic and the donor will transfer them to the purchaser either by text or email.
Donated by Lou Kotler, Phyllis Levy, Carol & Alan Sidell, & Lumen Field
$500 Botox Certificate
The cosmetic dentists at Amato Dental Group have been changing the lives of patients in Seattle, WA for more than 30 years. Our cosmetic dentists are uniquely trained, skilled, and qualified to provide a wide variety of dental services, from family dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. We are committed to maintaining a standard of excellence in everything we do, with the highest quality customer care and precise results. Use this $500 gift certificate for your cosmetic Botox needs. Please coordinate date of procedure with Amato Dental.
Donated by Paul Amato & the Amato Dental Group
Two Tickets to Country Star Riley Green
Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to rock with Riley Green. Riley is one of country music’s upcoming stars. He was named the 2020 winner of the Academy of Country Music’s New Male Artist of the Year and has four songs that have hit the Top 20 Billboard Country. You won’t want to miss seeing him perform live at the Angels of the Wind Arena in Everett on May 17, 2024.
Includes 2 tickets. Concert is Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:00PM.
Donated by Kate Perez-Lopez
Unique Experiences
Guided Lab Crawl at Fred Hutchinson
Tour selected laboratories at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center with Temple Beth Am member Fred Appelbaum. See world-class scientists exploring the mysteries of life before your eyes. Look through their microscopes, isolate DNA, ask questions and get the best answers from those who have dedicated their lives to finding cures.
October 24, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 PM | Adults & Teens 15+ | Number of spots: 10 | Price per spot: $40
Donated by Fred and Dita Appelbaum
Spring Rose & Plant Pruning Session
Experienced and talented gardeners Carole Aaron & Bruce Peterson will teach you how to prune your roses, or other plants in your garden if you prefer. Spend two hours together making your garden beautiful and learning how to keep it going in the coming seasons.
Date & Time to be Mutually Agreed Upon by All Participants, April 10th | Adults Only | Number of spots: 3 | Price per spot: $50
Donated by Carole Aaron and Bruce Peterson
Guided First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square
Please join me for a tour of galleries and enjoy the arts scene! Once a month, Seattleites flock to the streets in Pioneer Square for a chance to stroll, sip on booze, and attend as many art openings as possible at First Thursday. It’s the city’s central and oldest art walk – in fact, it was the very first Art Walk in the United States – and takes place in a historic neighborhood known for its abundance of galleries. Wine and hobnobbing steal the scene for some, but at its core, it’s an impressive communal unveiling of new artwork. During First Thursday Art Walks in Pioneer Square, parking is free from 5 PM to 10 PM at the Frye and Butler Garages.
May 2, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM | All- Ages | Number of spots: 15 | Price per spot: $50
Donated by Sara Weisman
Pump up Your Closet (AKA Clothes & Shoes with Jews)
TBA member and Past President Bryan Rutberg has a reputation for making a statement and looking good. Despite once having been accurately described by a much younger cousin as “short and Jewish looking,” Bryan’s fun and funky clothes flatter his God-given body, and display a flair that often draws admiring comments. Bryan will help you add spice to your everyday and special day looks on a half-day shopping excursion.
Before the big day you’ll evaluate your current wardrobe, consider how you want to show up for the moments in your life, and get input on your personal style. When we get together we’ll visit a few stores, seeking unique pieces that bring out the person we want to share with the world, hunt for bargains, and maybe come home ready to try something new, from shoes that get noticed to just the right funky t-shirt, to the tie that says “I’m ready to party.” Over a few hours we’ll meet, get to know each other, talk about our goals, and get shopping.
We’ll visit multiple stores in Fremont and Ballard, with a break for coffee and a snack. Bryan will also provide a list of his favorite websites for online shopping. Is this experience for you? Yes, especially if your loved ones tell you it’s time to up your sartorial game, or you’re a fan of cool attire and want tips on finding the best modern and vintage fashions, ideally at great prices.
June 22, 2024, 10:30AM-3:30PM |Adults or Teens (16+) ~All Genders Welcome | Number of spots: 15 |Price per spot: $60
Donated by Bryan Rutberg
Art, Coffee & Donuts
Join Maggie and Puddin for a fun afternoon in Edmonds! We will spend time at Cascadia Art Museum, viewing the latest show, “The World of Peter Fortune and a Women’s Exhibit, and rest of the collection which is all artists of the Pacific Northwest. After, we’ll also enjoy Top Pot donuts and coffee. All ages welcome!
April 6, 2024, at 1:00PM | Family Friendly | Number of spots: 10| Price per spot: $40
Donated by Cascadia Art Museum, Maggie Medearis, & Puddin Cox
Personal Archive Photography Session with Ken Winnick
Do you have boxes of old letters, photographs, artwork, and/or small physical objects from your family, collecting dust or hidden away in boxes in your garage or closet? Do you sometimes wonder what to do with these treasures, rather than just throwing them away or leaving them for your kids to deal with? Would you also like to gather with some loved ones to learn more about these archives?
Ken Winnick, a TBA photographer and archivist, is offering two Personal Archive Photography Session ($600 value per session) to help support TBA. Ken is currently leading the very popular Archives Hearth Group at TBA, whose works and archive art will contribute to this year’s Shabbat Zachor programming at the Temple (March 8th); sharing with the congregation our stories and the truths that have discovered.
The offer includes a half-day session in organizing, photographing, and making meaning from your personal archives. Whether your archive is large or small, there is always meaning to be uncovered… both family histories and the history of the times during which the materials were created. You will be provided with an online, very high-quality photographic representation for some of your most important objects. Advice will be given about how to continue with your archives, if desired, and how to share and tell your family’s story.
Date and time are flexible. You are welcome to invite up to 3 of your loved ones for this personalized session. Please work with Ken on finding a date and time that works. If you are interested in hosting a larger group to allow for other Beth Am community members to join and bring their personal archives, please contact TBA and we will add an additional spot.
Date & Time to be Mutually Agreed Upon| Adults Only | Number of spots: 2| Price per spot: $200
Donated by Ken Winnick
Family Fun
Bounce Castles & Cocktails
Bring your toddlers to bounce out their evening energy on a few mini trampolines and inflatable bounce castles in our fenced yard while the grown-ups enjoy cocktails on the deck. We’ll have heavy apps for the adults and plain pasta with fresh fruit and veggies for the kids. Happy to keep the food allergy free if necessary. One guest = one family with up to 2 adults and 3 toddlers. Families with toddlers aged 2ish-5ish; older/young siblings welcome.
June 1, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 PM | Kids 2+ & Their Parents | Number of Spots: 5 (1 spot per family) | Price per spot: $60 for a family of 3; $80 for a family of 4+
Donated by Jeff Kirsh & Cara Winter
Karaoke Fun for All!
Join us for an evening of karaoke fun for all at the Goss house! This is a family friendly event for up to eight people. We’ll enjoy some nosh and beverages while singing up a storm.
May 18, 2024, from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM | Anyone old enough to stay up till 10pm is welcome! | Number of Spots: 8 | Price per person: $60
Donated by Chip & Amanda Goss
Family Fitness Fun
Come get fit with your whole family! Our very own Barbara Droker will lead families in a fun hour of fitness followed by some snacks to takeaway.
May 19, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM| All- Ages | Number of spots: 40| Price per family: $30 (families up to 3 people), $50 (families with 4+ people)
Donated by Barbara Droker
Family Night Out with the Everett AquaSox
Join Beth Am families for a minor league baseball game on Sunday, June 9th at 4pm. The Everett Aquasox will play the Vancouver Canadians! Before the game, join a special picnic with your Beth Am community members. Each ticket comes with entrance to the game seated with your fellow members in the Miller Bullpen! The Miller Bullpen BBQ offers your group VIP treatment in our exclusive hospitality area. We will receive a fully catered meal with a reserved block of Upper Box seats for the game. We will also get a special visit from Webbly, the team mascot.
Grab your friends and come cheer on the Frogs.
June 9, 2024, at 4:05PM | All Ages | Number of Spots: 30 people| Price per spot: $20
Donated by Kate & Andrew Perez-Lopez and Sara & Rob Levley
TBA at the Mariners
Join Ben & Theresa (and their 3 kids) at a Mariners Game! The Mariners will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in a fun early season match- up. It’s a giveaway game at the Ballpark: kids under 14 get a Mariners poster (based on availability). Must purchase one ticket per person.
April 28, 2024 at 1:10PM | All- Ages | Number of spots: 30| Price per spot: $40
Donated by Ben & Theresa Glatstein
Bagel Brunch at the Kortbergs
Join the Kortbergs in their Meadowbrook home for a scrumptious backyard bagel brunch with all the fixings. Nosh and schmooze! There will be kid-friendly and adult beverages.
Each spot is for up to a family of four.
June 22, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM | All – Ages |Number of Spots: 4| Price per spot: $60
Donated by Alexis Kort & Josh Greenberg
Challah & Chai Scores: Arcade & Pinball Private Party
Join the Mizrahi family for arcade games and pinball and happy hour snacks. What better way to spend Easter Sunday when everything else is closed? Join us at the Ice Box Arcade in the Frelard neighborhood from 3:00-5:00 on 3/31/24. Tokens and snacks will be provided. There are tons of arcade games and pinball machines for all ages to enjoy, a private room to hang, and a great outdoor space as well (weather permitting).
March 31, 2024, from 3:00- 5:00PM | All – Ages | Number of Spots: 25| Price per spot: $36
Donated by the Mizrahi Family
Fun with the Rabbis & Staff
Cookbooks and Apps with Rabbi RuthCrazy about cookbooks or looking for inspiration? A twist on “Books & Chocolates”. Bring a favorite cookbook along with a sweet or savory treat from that cookbook to share with the group. We’ll nosh together and everyone will have a chance to share more about the cookbook they love.
Date and Time: TBD | Adults Only | Number of spots:16 | Price per spot: $20
Donated by Rabbi Ruth Zlotnick
Rollin’ with Rabbi Dana and Gina
Relive your childhood dreams with a roller skating and pizza party!
Join Rabbi Dana and Gina at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate for an afternoon of skating and fun. Beginners can learn the basics of roller skating with Gina, or just skate laps and groove to the music! Both Dana and Gina are involved in the top Seattle area derby league Rat City Roller Derby. Gina is an all-star skater and coach for newbies, and Dana is an official, mascot, and superfan extraordinaire. Admission, skate rental, and pizza are all included. This event is appropriate for all ages. A waiver will need to be signed at the venue. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult; 16+ can attend without an adult but need to sign a waiver.
May 26, 2024, from 2:00-4:00PM| All- Ages| Number of spots: 20| Price per spot: $60
Donated by Rabbi Dana Benson and Gina Rome
Havdallah Song Circle, Nosh & Schmooze
Join Sarah, Jacob, and Chava to mark the end of Shabbat with a Havdallah song circle at Jacob’s Northgate home. Do you have some Jewish, camp, or secular songs you want to sing or learn together? Are you ready to experiment with some harmonies? Or do you just want to listen to music and enjoy being in community? This is the space for you! We will be prepared with some oldies and goodies, and teach some new songs, too. No musical or singing skills required. Some nosh and drinks will be provided (but bring a treat or beverage if you’d like)!
March 30, 2024, at 7:00PM |Adults Only | Number of spots: 15 | Price per spot: $60
Donated by Sarah Freyd, Jacob Glickman & Chava Mirel
The Time of Your Life 80’s Prom
Come and experience “The Time Of Your Life” at Temple Beth’s 80’s night. Amber and The Notorious RDB (Rabbi Dana) invite you to join us on Saturday, August 24, at 7:00 pm for an electrifying evening of nostalgia, music, and community building. This event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone who attends! Put on your best 80’s attire. Put on your neon suspenders, your taffeta dresses, and don’t forget your hammer pants and relive the vibrant 80’s! What to expect: Spiked Punch and Munchies: Indulge in a refreshing cup of spiked punch and satisfy your cravings with a delightful array of munchies.
Date: August 3 from 7:00- 10:00PM |21+ | Number of spots: 100 | Price per spot: $50
Donated by Amber Hersholt and the Notorious RDB (Rabbi Dana)
Jewish Wisdom to Surviving Parenting Teens & Tweens with Rabbi Ruth
Parents of tweens and teens are invited to learn, chat, cry, eat, and drink with Rabbi Ruth. Rabbi Ruth will use the wisdom of our tradition to give parents perspective on their developing human offspring during this turbulent stage. Ample food and drink will be provided!
March 17, 2024, 3:00-5:00PM |Number of spots: 16 |Price per spot: $40
Donated by Ben & Theresa Glatstein
Outdoor Adventures
Seattle by Water: Day of Adventure Touring by BoatCome enjoy a day on the water with friends aboard a 46 foot yacht! We’ll begin our cruise in Elliott Bay, seeing downtown up close from the water, then head past Discovery Park to the Ballard Locks. We’ll transit the locks and head through the Ship Channel into Lake Union for an up close tour of the floating homes, boat communities and Seattle skyline. We’ll head East into Portage Bay and through the Montlake Cut into the open waters of Lake Washington. Depending on the timing of our trip there may be an opportunity for some swimming in either Lake Washington or Lake Union. We’ll wind our day down with a trip back through the Ballard Locks, ending our journey at Elliot Bay Marina. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided on our cruise. Please note: there is no alcohol or animals allowed on board. All participants must be able to swim. Unfortunately this vessel is not accessible to individuals who required assisted mobility.
June 15, 2024, from 10:00am-4:00PM | Adults Only | Number of spots: 8 | Price per spot: $150
Hosted by Davia Loren
Lake Washington Paddleboard Excursion
Join Abby and Mac for a Stand Up Paddleboarding excursion on Lake Washington! We are inviting six folks to join us in kicking back, paddling around, and taking in the views. Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, join us for an easy paddle on the lake. We are hoping to spend as much time on the water as possible so please account for any paddleboard setup. We’ll provide snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, just BYOP – bring your paddleboard and lifejacket (preferably)! Reserve your spot now for a fun afternoon together. For any boarders under 16, please bring an adult to paddle with you. We’ll see you on the water!
July 20, 2024, 1:00- 4:00PM | All-Ages (but boarders under 16 must have an adult on the water with them) | Number of spots: 6 | Price per spot:$50
Donated by Abby & Mac Shifren Morrow
Food & Drink
Summer Havdallah Happening
Join Sharon and Bryan Rutberg for their annual summer celebration. Close out Shabbat with a short Havdallah service, a delicious dinner, and great conversation. Weather permitting (and it’s August, so it’s bound to be great!), we’ll gather in our beautiful backyard and enjoy a perfect Pacific Northwest summer evening. All dietary needs and preferences will be taken into account. The entire dinner will be plant-based/vegan but don’t let that scare you!
August 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM | Adults Only | Number of spots: 8| Price per spot: $100
Donated by Sharon & Bryan Rutberg
Hamentaschen 101 with Champagne & Hors D’oeurves
Let’s build community and prepare for Purim by learning to make hamentaschen. We will learn to make and shape the dough and fill them with different fillings. Monica is the outstanding baker who will be teaching how to make these Purim delicacies! Puddin will be pouring champagne, serving cookies and hors d’oeurves, and learning too!
Participants should bring their own aprons. Everyone will have a lovely sack of hamantaschen to take home for their Purim celebration and the hamentaschen recipe we bake.
March 2, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 PM | Adults only | Number of spots: 6 | Price per spot: $60
Donated by Monica Alcabin & Puddin Cox
Reasonably Decent Kegger
Back by popular demand, the “Reasonably Decent Kegger” returns on Saturday, May 18th at 6:30 PM. Join Fred and Dita Appelbaum & Greg and Ruth Berkman in the wonderful party space at Continental Place in Belltown for a fun evening of food, beer, wine, and more, plus games and the warm company of friends. Expect the usual shenanigans of your memorable keggers, but with some “reasonably decent” food! If you’ve never attended one of these events, please join us, it’s a great way to get to know new friends.
May 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM | 21+ | Number of spots:100| Price per spot: $100
Donated by Greg & Ruth Berkman and Fred & Dita Appelbaum
Afternoon Wine Tasting with Sommelier Zach Geballe
Join Beth Am member and sommelier Zach Geballe at the lovely home of Helen Spencer & Steven Snyder for an afternoon of wine tasting and education, featuring wines from some of Washington’s finest wineries and vineyards. Attendees will learn a bit about the past, present, and future of the Washington wine industry while enjoying light bites and abundant sips.
June 23, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 PM | 21+| Number of spots: 20 | Price per spot: $60
Donated by Helen Spencer, Steven Snyder & Zach Geballe
Dinner at Hatch Cantina & Mozart and Friends Concert
Enjoy a with a $200 dinner at Hatch Cantina with fellow Beth Am members, followed by a 7pm “Mozart and Friends” concert at Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. You’ll hear beloved classics for violin, cello, and four-hand piano and works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and two friends who inspired his work: Josephine Aurnhammer and Joseph Bologne. Featuring violinist Eduardo Rios, cellist Nathan Chan, and pianists Joseph Williams and Byron Schenkman.
April 14, 2024, Dinner at 5:00PM and concert at 7:00PM| Adults are the primary audience for Mozart and Friends. Musically interested teens are encouraged to attend. | Number of spots: 4 | Price per person: $150
Donated by Jason Morgenstern/Hatch Cantina and Sound Salon
Cocktails & Music in Belltown
Join noted pianist, accordionist, composer, recording artist, and music educator, Murl Allen Sanders for 90 minutes of extraordinary and sophisticated music at the Belltown home of Greg and Ruth Berkman. Enjoy the sunset over Elliot Bay while savoring delicious cocktails, appetizers, and Murl’s musical repertoire of jazz, pop, and other styles from the “American Songbook” ie Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, etc.
April 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM | 21+| Number of spots: 24 | Price per spot: $100
Donated by Ruth & Greg Berkman & Murl Sanders
Games
Poker Tournament Hosted by The Beth Am BrotherhoodCome join your friends at the second annual Beth Am Brotherhood poker tournament. This no limit Texas hold’ em game will include food and drinks. While all the proceeds benefit Temple Beth Am, the champion gets their name engraved on the Kiddish Cup: the annual trophy that commemorates this tournament. If you lose early, don’t worry! We will have rebuys so any skill level is welcome!
May 4, 2024, from 7:00-10:00 PM | Adults Only |Number of spots:100| Price per spot: $50
Donated by The Beth Am Brotherhood
Trivia Fun with A Jeopardy Champ!
Enjoy a fun event emceed by a Jeopardy champion (and TBA member!). You’ll be matching wits with your fellow congregants on lively trivia questions spanning a variety of categories“ current events, film and TV, geography, and even Judaica! And it’ll all happen while enjoying delicious noshes and a libation or two (we’re Jewish after all!). There will be prizes, of course, and we’ll be playing in teams so no one needs to worry about that one category they’re not very good at!
Come and enjoy the fun!
May 19, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 PM |Adults or Teens (16+)| Number of spots: 32 | Price per spot: $50
Donated by Harris & Eileen Stutman
Creative Opportunities
An Afternoon of Forgery at Black Dog Forge
Spend an afternoon in an authentic Blacksmith Shop, and try your hand at this ancient craft. There will at least one or two skilled iron workers to guide you through the basics and help you create a small project that you can take home and remember that amazing day in Black Dog Forge.
4 Sessions over various dates in April & May| Adults + Teens 16+| Number of spots per session: 4 |Price per spot: $100
Donated by Louie Raffloer
Hanukah Card Making
Do you love all the fancy cards you see at the store and wish there were Jewish ones? Do you miss popping into Impress at U-Village? Gaby Charlton is bringing her alter-ego, Made by Mamaleh (and her crazy craft stash), to teach you how to make your own just in time for Hanukah. You’ll make handmade cards to send to family and friends and learn some fun techniques in the process – stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and more! No experience is necessary. Just be ready to have fun and get crafty! Hanukah starts December 25th this year.
December 8, 2024, from 1:00-4:00-PM| Teens & Adults| Number of spots: 12 | Price per spot: $75
Donated by Gaby Charlton & Davida Sims
Paint and Sip with Davida Sims
Everyone can be an artist! Create your own finished painting along with amateur painter Davida Sims. She will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece while you enjoy chatting, snacking, and sipping wine/beverages with old and new friends. No experience is necessary. The actual painting will be nature themed.
September 22, 2024, from 3:00-6:00PM | Number of spots: 12 | Family Friendly| Price per spot: $50
Donated by Davida Sims
Needles & Nosh
Bring your yarn/needlework projects and enjoy baked goodies, other munchies, and good company. You might even learn something from a fellow community member, or maybe you have some yarn/needlework skills to share. If you don’t have a work-in-progress, consider knitting a hat for the homeless. We can point you at some simple knit and crochet patterns.
March 17, 2024, from 2:00-4:00PM| Number of spots: 8 | Adults Only | Price per spot: $40
Donated by Shelly F. Cohen
The Serendipity of Words & Paper Scraps
Join us for a morning creating found poetry collages. You will be provided with everything you need including a variety of papers in many colors and patterns along with words cut from a book. In a couple of hours, you will have created piece(s) which can surprise and delight you with unexpected, sometimes even profound, combinations of words and phrases. Vegetarian lunch and snacks will be provided. Bonnie is a letterpress printer, book binder and book artist. She enjoys sharing her studio with others which she has done for the past thirty years. Her studio has a rich assortment of equipment, tools, paper and books. Kelly (her daughter) will provide lunch and snacks.
March 24, 2024, from 10:00AM-3:00PM| Number of spots: 6 | Adults Only | Price per spot: $100
Donated by Bonnie Thompson Norman & Kelly Rigotti
