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We are excited to invite you to YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary, Yiddishland California’s First Anniversary, and our Annual Fundraiser Celebration, featuring musical stars of the Yiddish stage! Yale Strom, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Lisa Fishman will perform a concert titled No End to Yiddishland! Our President, Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh, will briefly report on the highlights of Yiddishland in 5782 and the plans for 5783. Enjoy great music, company, heimish nosh and drinks, all going to a great cause! WHEN | Saturday, October 8, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time (9:30 p.m CT, 10:30 p.m ET) WHERE | A venue in La Jolla (address provided upon registration) and via Zoom TICKETS| Tickets can be purchased HERE! • In-person: sliding scale $60 – $180; student $36 (student ID required). • Early bird tickets for $54 available until September 24 . • Online via Zoom: sliding scale $20-36. Early bird tickets for $18 available until September 24. Donation Information: Donations of $180 and up get you a shout-out at the event, a mention in the program, and a surprise Yiddishland gift at the event. Additional donations to the fundraiser for this 501(c)(3) organization (tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law) are welcome and can be made here. Your donations will help sustain Yiddishland Califonia’s cultural center in 5783. About Our Performers: Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz – internationally renowned recording artists specializing in Klezmer music and Yiddish songs and artistic advisors on YAAANA Board of Directors. Click here to listen to some of their music. Lisa Fishman – a singer, songwriter, and actress, recently performed as Bobe Tsaytl in the Broadway production of Yiddish “Fiddler on the Roof” directed by Joel Gray. Click here to listen to some of her music.

"Mother of the Maid" by Jane Anderson Think it was hard being Joan of Arc? Try being her mother. Isabelle is a mother and a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable perspective. Dates | Starting April 24 -May 22 (Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2pm) Location | MOXIE Theatre Purchase tickets here! $22, Discounts are available for seniors, students, military! Groups of 10 or more get 20% off single tickets. More info at moxietheatre.com. Contact boxoffice@moxietheatre.com with questions.

After a two-year hiatus, the Rolando Street Fair is back on Rolando Boulevard, celebrating our 24th year! $5 Kids Zone Community performance stage A full day of bands Over 100 craft and vendor booths Great food from dozens of local prized food trucks and eateries! BLVD63 Beer Garden (expanded!) See SCHEDULE for details! PRE-PURCHASE WRISTBANDS Skip the line by pre-purchasing wristbands for your child. Go here to complete your purchase, show your receipt at the check-in table from your phone, sign the waiver, and your kids are good to go! The $5 Kids Zone includes inflatables, climbing wall, games, crafts, prizes, and some other fun stuff. You can come and go as much as you’d like. So let your kids play until they get tired, take them home for a nap, then come on back. One price for the whole day! Parking: Ample street parking is available throughout Rolando Village. Please be courteous and park in legal parking spots only. There are no paid lots, it’s all free parking.

Plunge San Diego is excited to host their annual community event, “End of Summer Splash,” to be held on Friday, August 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event will include open swim and contests on the Plunge obstacle course and pool deck, sweet treats, crafts, interactive stations and lots of fun games! Plus, The Little Mermaid will be stopping by for a meet and greet and performance, thanks to The Storybook Character Company! Every family will receive a FREE Plunge Day Pass ($25 value) to come back on another date, goodie bag and a free raffle ticket. We will have membership and swim lesson specials available! We have a great line up of giveaways and raffle prizes! If you are interested in getting involved or want to donate a raffle prize or giveaway, please email Niki@fitathletic.com. Registration closes at 6pm on Thursday, August 25th. A limited amount of tickets will be available the day of the event for $30 per person. Grab your tickets now because this event will sell out! Come end the Summer of 2022 with a Splash at the Historic Plunge San Diego! WHEN | Friday, August 26, 2022 TIME | 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. VENUE | The Plunge San Diego ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here Family of 4 - $60.00 Family of 2 - $35.00 Individual Ticket - $25.00 SOCIALS: Follow The Plunge San Diego on Facebook | Instagram!

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Join us for a fun outdoor painting class, while you sip your favorite adult beverage at The Lafayette Hotel. Wednesday, July 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $45 per person including canvas, paint and tools Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. All ages are welcome at this event. You're sure to enjoy a fun and creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! You'll be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist and instructor, Darrin Fuller. We encourage artistic freedom! Alter the painting to fit your own style and use as many or as few of the paint colors available. All materials and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. For details and to purchase your tickets, visit Paint & Vino.

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class, while you sip your favorite adult beverage at The Lafayette Hotel. Wednesday, July 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $45 per person including canvas, paint and tools Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. All ages are welcome at this event. You're sure to enjoy a fun and creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! You'll be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist and instructor, Darrin Fuller. We encourage artistic freedom! Alter the painting to fit your own style and use as many or as few of the paint colors available. All materials and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. For details and to purchase your tickets, visit Paint & Vino.

Come on over to The Dog Society for all kinds of fun for you and your pup! Guests are greeted with a drink ticket, and a meal from The Mexican Cafe as well as a Tails & Tacos goodie bag and a chance to win the raffle basket! Have a blast playing shuffle board, corn hole, mini golf and more while your pup makes some new friends in the beer garden! Buy a ticket and support two amazing animal friendly charities, Shelter to Soldier and Labs and More. Check out the flyer posted for more details and ticket information! Don't miss out on this opportunity for family fun! We look forward to seeing you there. Follow on social media! The Dog Society: Facebook + Instagram Tails and Tacos: Facebook + Instagram

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Writer Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reflects on what the holiest day in Judaism has meant for her after an experience in Germany changed her connection to religion.