Baltimore, MD - Oct. 23, 2015 -  Looking for something fun to do this week in Baltimore? Fall is here and with it comes pumpkins. Why not try the Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt for the youngest member of the family. Or hear from George J. Mitchell, former Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. Check out these great events sponsored by The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore or Associated agencies.

Motzaei Shabbos, October 24

7:30 p.m.

One People One Heart Concert http://www.baltimoreshabbatproject.org/event-info/havdalah-celebration/ 

Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue

Celebrate with the rest of the world another end to a special Shabbat.  Bring your lawn chairs for a beautiful Havdallah service under the stars, followed by a community outdoor concert, starring the Moshav Band. Event is free.

Sunday, October 25

October 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt (www.cjebaltimore.org/ahavapumpkinpatch)

Weinberg Park Heights JCC, 5700 Park Heights Avenue

Ahava Baby brings families together for a scavenger hunt designed for babies – complete with cider, family photos and a discussion on Jewish values.

Sunday, October 25

October 25, 3:00 p.m.

The Cashore Marionettes in “Simple Gifts” http://www.jcc.org/gordon-center/family-entertainment/

The Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue

Internationally-acclaimed Puppeteer Joseph Cashore masterfully manipulates hand-crafted marionettes into vignettes that delight children and adults by exploring our lives with humor, sensitivity and grace. 

Wednesday, October 28

October 28, 7:00 p.m.

The Negotiator– An Evening with George J. Mitchell (pgwynn@baltjc.org; I’m interested in attending An Evening with George J. Mitchell)

Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Road

Hear Senator George J. Mitchell, former Senator and Senate Majority Leader, who was appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama as the administration’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. The first 300 people to register receive a free copy of his book, The Negotiator. 

Thursday, October 29

6:00 p.m.

CHANA Celebrates 20 Years (www.chanabaltimore.org/chana20)
The Suburban Club, 7600 Park Heights Avenue

CHANA celebrates 20 years making a difference in our Jewish community at this evening event featuring Joshua Safran, author, attorney and nationally recognized advocate for survivors of domestic violence and the wrongfully imprisoned. He is the subject of the award-winning documentary, Crime After Crime, and author of his critically-acclaimed memoir, Free Spirit: Growing Up on the Road and Off the Grid. Cocktail reception; dietary laws observed.