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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Local Tu B'Shevat Activities

On Sunday, January 31:

Tu B'Shevat Social Action Projects for the environment are available.

Co-Sponsored with St. Bernardine and the Mohammedi Center. Join together with congregants from Temple Aliyah and our neighbors. Participate in one, two or all three of these projects! Counts toward 2 Family Learning Points (Religious School), B'nai Mitzvah Tikkun Olam Project, and Community Service Hours.

1. Paramount Ranch (9am - noon)
Weeding, planting, and native plant restoration. You are invited to stay for a hike or picnic after the event.

2. Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center
(noon to 2pm) An opportunity to harvest grapefruit, which will be donated to local food pantries. Bring baskets, boxes or bags for collecting the fruit. If you have a small A-frame utility ladder, bring it along as well.

3. Silverado Assisted Living Facility
(Calabasas from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the MGM Room) Decorating flower pots and planting flowers with the residents.

These projects are for all ages. Space is limited. Please RSVP by January 25, 2010 to Jo Ann Leeds at 818-346-3545 or jleeds@templealiyah.org.

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