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Auditions for Oliver!
The Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre is announcing auditions for their first production of the upcoming 2010-2011 seaons, Oliver! on Sunday, September 12th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave.
Director Debra Clinton is seeking a multi-age cast of 25 to participate in what promises to be an exciting, fun-filled, family-friendly experience! Please bring a two-minute song with either sheet music or cd with no vocals. Auditions will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and are open to anyone age 8 and up. This production will run December 9th - 19th, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at the Weinstein JCC. For furhter information contact Debra Clinton at dclinton@weinsteinjcc.org.
Send a Kid to Camp
Our demands for scholarships to our camps are up sharply this year from previous years and any help you can give would be greatly appreciated by families who have fallen on hard times and are struggling to give their children the great summer experience provided by our camps. Please help us defray the cost of these scholarships by clicking here to donate, we thank you for your continued support of the Weinstein JCC as we do our best to accommodate our families in need.
Gifts for Rosh Hashanah
Pure Kosher Honey (with gift box) makes a wonderful holiday gift. Honey Order Form due by July 9, 2010. Rosh Hashanah Kosher Round Challah Orders Due no later than Friday, September 3 — 12:00 NOON! Click here for the Rosh Hashanah round challah order form. Click here for the Kosher Honey order form.
Special Round Challah for Yom Kippur
Click here for the challah order form. Yom Kippur Kosher Round Challah Orders Due no later than Monday, September 13 — 12:00 NOON!
Farmers Market
The market is run by an organization called Horse and Buggy which partners with local area sustainable farmers to provide produce, eggs, breads and proteins. Click here to see a flier describing the program and their website is http://www.horseandbuggyproduce.com where additional information and fees can be found. We are pleased to be hosting this service for our members and the community and to work with an organization that promotes local farming and supports the local economy.
Please contact Horse and Buggy directly with any questions or additional information needed.
Friends of the Center
To make a contribution, click here.
Did you know that the Weinstein JCC provides scholarship money for 25% of the members children who are in preschool, after school care and summer camp?
Scholarships last year increased by 30% to over $132,000 agency wide. This year we are projecting the needs for scholarship assistance topping $175,000.
We therefore must ask for your help in donating to this years Friends of the Center Campaign. We need to come together as a community and take care of our Weinstein JCC family. These include:
• A couple with 3 children that were both laid off and are looking for jobs
• A grandmother who is raising her 6 year old grand-child by herself
• A couple with 2 children that ran a small business that failed and are now both looking for jobs
This year, all funds raised from this Friends of the Center Campaign will go directly into scholarships for our Weinstein JCC families.
Our primary goal is participation.
Your support at any level will make a difference.
• $180 will give a teen with mental and physical challenges the opportunity to participate in the Teen Circle of Friends for one year
• $360 donation provides one month of after school care in Kid’s Place
• $720 pays for a portion of a child’s preschool tuition
Donations are fully tax-deductible. We offer a beautiful name recognition wall in our Richard A. Arenstein Lobby for donors of $180 and higher.
Click here to make a contribution.
Sincerely,
Earl M. Ferguson Andy Brownstein
President Fund Development Chair
The 5400 Men’s Club is Looking for a Few Good Men!
Take advantage of the wonderful experiences and great times enjoyed by their members. Click here for our new Men's Club flier. Weekly meetings every Monday from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. with presentations from media, entertainment, academia, the medical profession, government and other interesting groups
• Just a tasting of previous speakers include: David Robbins,
Novelist; Mike Gill, Assistant US Attorney; Dr. Marc Katz,
Cardiac Surgeon; Dr. George Hoffer, VCU Professor of
Economics; Richard Becker, Pianist
• Low-cost dinner trips to area theaters
• An annual social evening with fine dining and entertainment that is open to spouses and friends
Did you Know?
Members are welcome to use the pool at Camp Hilbert on the weekends during the summer. Just bring your i.d. between 11 am and 7 pm Saturday and/or Sunday to enjoy our lovely outdoor pool. If you are bringing a guest, please get your guest pass at the Weinstein JCC prior to your visit to Camp Hilbert. If you have any questions, please contact the membership office at 285-6500. Click here for directions.