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28 August 25 • 2016 2108330 T H U R S D A Y , S E P T . 8 BASEBALLTHEMED PARTY 5:30 pm, Sept. 8. West Bloomfield-based Jewish Historical Society of Michigan is hosting a "grand slam" fundraiser at launch of the exhibit, "Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American." Evening will offer history, food, rabbis talking baseball trivia and memorable moments featuring Tigers broadcaster Dan Dickerson. National Museum of American Jewish History organized the exhibit, which continues through Nov. 27. At Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward, Detroit. RSVP: www.michjewishhistory.org or 248-432-5517. ISRAEL TOUR GUIDE 7:30 pm, Sept. 8. Popular Israeli tour guide and former lone soldier David Sussman will speak on "The Second Lebanon War: My Story of Survival" sponsored by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chai Center. $9 or $6 in advance. At Birmingham 8 Theatre, 211 S. Old Woodward. RSVP: www.bbchai. org/events/davidsussman. Info: jvalues@gmail.com. F R I D A Y , S E P T . 9 IRP FALL MINISERIES 10:45 am-12:30 pm, Sept. 9. Institute for Retired Professionals will host speakers on four consecutive Fridays in September. Today: Oakland University History Professor Bruce Zellers will discuss "The Rise of the Permanent Campaign and the Decline of Fun." At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $20 for series; $6 per session; free for members of IRP and Beth Shalom. Info: irp@jccdet.org or 248-432-5406. S A T U R D A Y , S E P T . 1 0 PARKINSON'S PARTY 6 pm, Sept. 10. Gala arranged by "Team Fox in the D" offers guest speakers, dinner, music and dancing. Proceeds will enable the Michael J. Fox Foundation to continue funding research into better treatments for Parkinson's disease. At Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Blvd. $250. Info: www. teamfox.org and www.facebook.com/teamfox. S U N D A Y , S E P T . 1 1 YOGATHON 6:30 am-5:30 pm, Sept. 11. Yoga by Design Foundation presents seven different classes. At Karma Yoga, 3683 W. Maple at Lahser, Bloomfield Twp. $20 per class minimum dona- tion; proceeds will support yoga and meditation classes for under-served and under-resourced populations. Registration recommended: www. ybdf-yogathon-2016.eventbrite.com. Info: lynn@ yogabydesignfoundation.org or 248-939-1367. RUNNING WILD AT ZOO 8 am, Sept. 11. Choose the 5K, 10K, Too Wild (both distances together) or Fun Walk. Fundraiser for Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex and veterinary care. At the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak. $22-$52, depending on event. Info: www.detroitzoo.org or 248-541-5717. CHAI LIFE CELEBRATION 5:30-8:30 pm, Sept. 11. At fifth annual fundraiser, the Chai Life Service Award will go to Joshua and Judith Lowitz Adler; Andy and Sara Meisner will receive the Chai Life Community Award. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $118 and higher; includes strolling dinner. South Oakland Shelter will receive a portion of proceeds. RSVP due now: 248-547-7970. HISTORIC DETROIT HOMES 10 am-5 pm, Sept. 11. University District Community Assn. Home Tour includes six historic houses, built from 1920-1936, in the area of Six and Seven Mile roads, between Livernois and Parkside. Tour begins at Gesu Church, 17180 Oak Drive, Detroit. $20, or $18 in advance. Tickets: www.udca.info. SOUTH AFRICAN JEW 2-4 pm, Sept. 11. Dr. Jack Sobel, dean of the WSU School of Medicine, will present a talk based on his experiences: "Growing up Jewish in Apartheid South Africa." Co-sponsors are Sholem Aleichem Institute and Institute for Retired Professionals. At West Bloomfield JCC's Greenberg Suite. Info: alvadworkin@sbcglobal.net or Rosa, 248-432-5467. T U E S D A Y , S E P T . 1 3 HADASSAH OPENING EVENT 10 am-3:30 pm, Sept. 13. Hours for Hadassah Greater Detroit's boutique shopping. Main events are luncheon at noon and filmmaker Nancy Spielberg as guest speaker at 1. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Various admission levels. RSVP by Sept. 5. Info: Hadassah, 248-683-5030. W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T . 1 4 RECEPTION FOR JUDGES 5-8 pm, Sept. 14. Public event will honor Judge Walter Shapero of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on his retirement and welcome new Bankruptcy Court Bench Judge Maria L. Oxholm. At the Rattlesnake Club, 300 River Place Drive, Detroit. $40, with cash bar. RSVP by Sept. 7 with check made payable to: Access to Bankruptcy Court, and sent to David Lerner, c/o Plunkett Cooney, 38505 Woodward Ave., Suite 2000, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304. Info: David, dlerner@plunkettcooney.com or 248-901-4010. S U N D A Y , S E P T . 1 8 JEWISH WINDSOR TRIP 8:45 am-3 pm, Sept. 18. Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM) offers an escorted bus tour, "Settlers to Citizens: A Tour of Historic Jewish Windsor." Stops include Shaar Hashomayim, Jewish cemetery on Pillette Street, Cong. Beth El and grounds of the Albert Kahn-designed Willistead Manor. Meeting point: Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. $40; includes lunch at Mazal's inside the Windsor JCC. Passport or enhanced driver's license is required. RSVP with check by Sept. 9: JHSM, 600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Info: info@ michjewishhistory.org or 248-432-5517. Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items to calendar@thejewishnews.com. metro » c a l e n d a r continued from page 26