saturday/3
“Early Celebration of Israel’s 66th Birthday.” Guest speakers, live music and an Israeli-themed luncheon. 9:30 a.m. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. Free. www.bethamisr.org.
sunday/4
“Israel in Marin.” Celebrate Israel Independence Day with live music, art, Miller’s East Coast Deli food and a birthday cake. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30-2:30 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration. Celebration of Israel Independence Day with live music, dancing and Israeli food. At Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 11 a.m. Free. www.templeisraelalameda.org.
tuesday/6
“Made in Israel.” Israeli independence celebration with wine tasting, live music, art exhibits and more. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.
“Yom Ha’Atzmaut Community Celebration.” Celebrate Israel’s birthday with live music and dancing, games for children and wine tasting. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 4:30 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration. Two Israeli bands perform; falafel for sale. Sponsored by the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. www.jewishfed.org.
wednesday/7
Israel celebration. Dancing followed by an Israeli-themed dinner. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr., Tiburon. 4 p.m. Free RSVP (415) 388-1818.