Fall 2010 Happenings for Families in the Bay Area
The Early Childhood Education Initiative wants your family to get involved with what's happening around the Bay Area this fall! We've compiled events and activities that you and your family will enjoy. Please contact Vivien Braly if you have any questions or need recommendations at VivienB@sfjcf.org. Please also visit Building Jewish Bridges for a wonderful list of events throughout the Bay Area. *NEW* Visit the Jewish Community Federation's new community calendar for a full listing of activities throughout the Bay!
| San Francisco Happenings |
Helpful Links:
- Jewish Community Center San Francisco
- Contemporary Jewish Museum
- JFCS Parents Place-San Francisco
- BJE Jewish Community Library
| North Peninsula Happenings |
Latkepalooza, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Foster City Come join a community-wide Hanukkah celebration. Dance the afternoon away to live music while crafts and games will be available for children. Other activities include a children's storytime and of course potato latkes! Cap off the afternoon with a community sing-a-long with the PJ Library. When? Sunday, December 5, 1 – 4 pm Where? Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City Cost? FREE with a donation of a can of food to support the Second Harvest Food Bank. Helpful Links:
| South Peninsula Happenings |
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| North Bay Happenings |
Celebrations! A Jewish connection for kids with special needs. Do you have a special needs child who cannot comfortably participate in the traditional religious school setting? If so, you and your child are invited to join us for nine sessions, celebrating the Jewish holidays through art, music, movement, food and story. Learn more at www.nershalom.org or call Mary Ann Malinak at 707.766.6667. When? Begins Saturday, November 20 at 5pm - click here for additional class information Where? Congregation Ner Shalom, Santa Rosa Cost? Call 707.766.6667 for more information. Festival of Lights: A community Hanukkah Celebration Come join us for a Hanukkah celebration! When? Sunday, December 5, 12pm - 3pm Where? Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, San Rafael Cost? FREE Helpful Links:
| Sonoma Happenings |
PJ Pals Playgroup, Rincon Valley Park, Santa Rosa Come join us at Rincon Valley Park for storytime, fun on the playground and a picnic lunch! When? Thursday, December 16, 11am - 1pm Where? TBD - depending upon weather Cost? FREE Please bring your lunch - dessert provided. For more info, email Kirsten at kirstenm@sfjcf.org Hanukkah Celebration Come join us for a Hanukkah celebration! When? Sunday, December 5, 5:30pm Where? Congregation Beth Ami, Santa Rosa Cost? FREE Helpful Links:
