saturday/15
Nirkoda! Monthly Israeli open-dancing party with requests. With DJ Aaron Alpert. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10, free for children and students under 25. www.nirkoda.com/saturday
sunday/16
Russian Jewish Community Hike & Learn. Join group for a trail walk through San Francisco’s Land’s End district. Meets at 680 Point Lobos Ave., S.F. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $7-$12, children under 6 free. [email protected]
wednesday/19
“A Spoonful of Honey.” Rosh Hashanah gourmet honey-tasting event with a variety of honeys available for sampling and purchase, a free raffle and various holiday activities. At Whole Foods Market, 621 E. Washington St., Petaluma. 4 to 7 p.m. Free. (707) 684-6692 or [email protected]
thursday/20
“Jews, Baseball and Joy.” With KNBR Giants’ host Marty Lurie and Rabbi David White. Ballpark-style refreshments include kosher hot dogs and beer. Proceeds to benefit Congregation B’nai Israel. At B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 6 p.m. $24. Reservations requested. (707) 642-6526 or [email protected]
sunday/23
Deli delights in Carmel. Brisket, latkes, corned beef: What’s not to like? Old World deli heads to Carmel for the annual Jewish Food Festival. The fundraiser for Congregation Beth Israel features live music, crafts for sale, crafts, kids’ activities and tasty edibles for all palates — including vegan.
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Free parking and shuttle bus from Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road. www.carmelbethisrael.org/food-festival-2015.
monday/24
2015 National Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. Luncheon and ceremony celebrating outstanding teens for their community service. At the Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. (415) 512-6432 or [email protected]
sunday/30
Invitation to a (bocce) ball. Compete for prizes and bragging rights at the second annual Bocce Challenge, courtesy of the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California. Even if your team of four — all ages eligible — has never played before, no problem. Learn while enjoying an afternoon of the classic game along with refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Hall of Fame’s student athletics and scholarship programs.
2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30 at Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. $75 entry fee; $250 per team. Registration required. www.jshofnc.org/bocceball