Summer 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 summer! We've compiled events and activities that you and your family will enjoy! There are so many opportunities to connect with the Jewish community, and we hope you and your family can make it to these wonderful community gatherings and events! 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.

San Francisco Happenings

• Sunday, August 9th, 10am-12pm, Books, Bagels and Beyond: As part of PJ Library in the Bay Area, the Early Childhood Education Initiative will be launching programs that reach to families Beyond the Books. This first event will feature Mimi Greisman, Bay Area Storyteller and Entertainer, reading "Bagels from Benny" to you and your family! This event will be held at a private home in San Francisco, please RSVP to Vivien Braly at VivienB@sfjcf.org or call 415.499.1223 x8106 for more information. See you there!

Peninsula Happenings

• Friday, July 24^th, 12:45 – 1:00 pm, PJ Shabbat Storytime at T’enna Day Camp, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto: Come join us as we read a PJ Library® book to day campers and their families at T’enna Day Camp at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto.  Open only to camp families only.  
• First Sunday each month, Family Fun Days at the PJCC: Enjoy new activities such as art projects, cooking activities and live entertainment. More info.
• Saturday, July 26th, H200h So Great; A Family Eco Fair and Outdoor Concert at the PJCC: Go green with the PJCC this summer in an afternoon filled with music, juggling, puppetry, art and science activities all about water! More info.

Marin Happenings

• Sunday, August 16^th, from 10:30 – 11:30 am, PJ Storytime and Kid’s Crafts, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Corte Madera: Grab your little ones and join us as we enjoy a reading of a favorite PJ Library book, Joseph Had A Little Overcoat, at Barnes and Nobles in Corte Madera.   We will make the story come to life with singing and earth friendly art and crafts activities. Storytime and arts and crafts for kids under 6 (older siblings welcome).  PJ Library members and non-members welcome. For more information or to RSVP, email Vivien at vivienb@sfjcf.org
• Tuesdays & Thursdays, Drop in Play at JFCS Parents Place Marin: Come enjoy a well-designed playroom with your child! It's a great chance to meet other parents and for everyone to have a good time! More Info.
• Every Wednesday at 10am, Stroller Walks and Storytime for parents and children 0-4 at the Osher Marin JCC: Please contact Melody Horowitz for more information at mhorowitz@marinjcc.org or call 415.444.8045.
• Summer Night Movies Under the Stars at the Osher Marin JCC: Grab your blanket, picnic, family and friends and enjoy the entertainment, playground and art studio--all in a beautiful, safe setting. More info.

Sonoma Happenings

• Tot Shabbat, Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa: On the third Shabbat morning of each month, pre-school teacher Lauren Kalmanson conducts a Tot Shabbat program at Beth Ami. Combining prayers, stories, arts and crafts, singing, dance, and refreshments, Lauren presents a Shabbat experience for the youngest members of our community and their families. Each month, Tot Shabbat begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues until approximately noon. At the conclusion of the Tot Shabbat experience, the children are invited to sit on the Bimah with the rabbi for the singing of Bim-Bam/Shabbat Shalom, and all in attendance are invited to participate with the general congregation in the potluck lunch in the social hall.  Open to all families in the community (not only Beth Ami members). More info.