It's another weekend packed with fun events and things to do, 蜜柚直播. Do you have plans yet?
Here are some ideas: lots of markets where you can support local artists, Mexican Independence Day celebrations, Oktoberfest, free admission to area museums, live music, a free literacy event at the Children's Museum, Sabino Canyon night tours ... and MORE.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Pictured is the monsoon pavlova, filled with a gently creosote-scented creme. It's only available at Red Light Lounge, 485 S. Stone Ave., during Sonoran Restaurant Week 2022.听
Sonoran Restaurant Week
Around 100 local restaurants are participating in this year's Sonoran Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration of food in Southern 蜜柚直播. The participating restaurants are offering prix fixe meals for $25, $35 or $45. Just ask for the Sonoran Restaurant Week menu when stopping into your participating restaurant of choice!
When:听Now through Sept. 18
Where:听Various restaurants. See participating restaurants听.
Cost:听$25-$45
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at 蜜柚直播鈥檚 Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission 鈥 and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing!听
When:听5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15
Where:听Museum of Contemporary Art 蜜柚直播,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food
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Legendary Band听Jefferson Starship Touches Down at The Fox
Jefferson Starship takes the stage this Saturday for their听, playing all the songs you know and love from Jefferson Airplane AND Jefferson Starship hit lists!听...(we know you finished that refrain in your head)听鈥 see them live and relive those memories again at听!
Mexican Independence Day Concert
Catch a concert for Mexico's Independence Day, thanks to the Consulate of Mexico in 蜜柚直播 and the 蜜柚直播 Symphony Orchestra. The concert will feature听Mariachi Aztl谩n and Compa帽铆a de Danza Folklorica.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15
Where: Fox 蜜柚直播 Theatre,
Cost: Free to attend
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Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series. This month, enjoy music from ROH Band. There will also be live painting with artist Victor Navarro and paper flower crafts with Luna's Paper Designs, plus food trucks onsite. Bring your own chair or blanket!
When:听5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15
Where:听Marana Municipal听Complex,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Children鈥檚 Museum 蜜柚直播 invites you and your little ones to experience reading in a fun, new way at Love of Literacy!
听where you can read to dogs with Humane Society of Southern 蜜柚直播 or hop on the bookmobile听鈥 a library on wheels from Pima County Public Library! Don鈥檛 forget to spin the wheel for prizes with Legacy School, too.听
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum 蜜柚直播
Visit Children's Museum 蜜柚直播 for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.听
When:听5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:听Children's Museum 蜜柚直播,听200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend
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Mexico Lindo Pop-up Market
The Downtown Clifton is celebrating Mexican Independence Day with live music, drink specials and Mexican/Chicana-owned businesses, including vendors like Barrio Books, Raizes 420, Tacobout Crafting and The Serene Essentials.听
When:听5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Music is 6-8 p.m.
Where:听The Downtown Clifton,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Volunteer for Days of Caring
Join听听on Friday, October 21st听鈥 Saturday, October 22nd.听Choose from hundreds of projects during听听to help build up our community. Great for families, teams and individuals!
20th Annual Roast Chile Festival
Celebrate roasted chiles at this festival with Heirloom Farmers Markets. There will be four events at markets around town that will include live music, vendors, and, of course, roasted chiles. Some of the events will have kid-friendly activities like face painting.听
When: 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 16 at Udall; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 in Rincon Valley; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17 at Steam Pump Ranch; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 18 at Rillito.
Where: Udall Park,听; Rincon Valley,听;听Steam Pump Ranch, ; Rillito Park,听
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Tween/Teen Movie Night
These movie nights, presented by Southern 蜜柚直播 Network for Down Syndrome (SANDS),听happen every third Friday of the month for teens and tweens ages 11-17 with Down syndrome. Enjoy a movie, pizza and drinks!听
When:听6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16
Where:听
Cost:听$5
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Painting with Tipsy Picassos
Paint a canvas or decorate a wine glass this weekend with Tipsy Picassos. Check out September events听!
When:听Various dates, depending on which project you're most interested in.
Where:听Various locations, including one spot in Sonoita.
Cost:听$30-$35
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The Shelter Cocktail Lounge neon sign at 4155 E. Grant Road.
Hermitage's 57th Birthday Party
Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary is celebrating its 57th birthday at The Shelter Cocktail Lounge this Friday! There will be a buffet of food, plus 25% of alcohol sales that night will be donated to Hermitage.
When:听4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16
Where:听The Shelter Cocktail Lounge,听
Cost:听$10 for buffet听
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Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When:听4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where:听BICAS,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donation suggested听
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Movies with Nightjar
Head to Nightjar, the sister bar of The Coronet and Meyer Avenue Cafe, for drinks, late-night bites and a movie 鈥 ones that "couldn鈥檛 either get on or stay on the public鈥檚 radar"听鈥斕齩n the patio on most Fridays.
When:听10 p.m. Fridays in September, except Sept. 23
Where:听Nightjar,听
Cost:听Free to attend, happy hour specials available
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蜜柚直播 History Museum, 949 E. Second St.听
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
As part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, two 蜜柚直播 museums will open their doors for free. They include 蜜柚直播 History Museum and DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. Several other museums across the state will participate in Museum Day too.
When:听Saturday, Sept. 17. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 蜜柚直播 History Museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for DeGrazia.
Where:听蜜柚直播 History Museum,听; DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun,听.
Cost:听Free to attend, get your ticket听.
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Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon 鈥 at night! The night tours run every Saturday through October, depending on weather.
When:听7听p.m. Saturdays through听October听
Where:听Sabino Canyon Recreation Area,听
Cost:听$15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
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End of Summer Tuxon Makers Market
Close out summer at The Tuxon! Check out 40 local vendors, games, food and a beer garden. You'll find makers selling earrings, prints, clothing, candy, soap and more.听
When:听5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听The Tuxon,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food/drinks
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays! Learn about rain gardens and how to plant one of your own. There will also be story time and kid-friendly activities, plus you can take home a free rain garden kit.
When:听8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Watershed Management Group,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Movie on the Lawn: "Lightyear"
Catch a showing of "Lightyear" under the stars at this event hosted by Oro Valley Parks and Recreation.听
When:听6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Lawn near the听driving range at Oro Valley Community &听Recreation Center,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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The Heritage Market
After taking a break for summer, The Heritage Market at The Dunbar Pavilion is back! Support local Black-owned businesses at the market, eat good food and watch a capoeira showcase. There will also be a backpack giveaway.
When:听4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听The Dunbar Pavilion,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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A 鈥淒ymaxion鈥 pale ale from Modern Times brewing at Casa Marana Craft Beer + Wine, 8225 N. Courtney Page Way.
Oktoberfest at Casa Marana
Casa Marana is kicking off the first official day of Oktoberfest with a vendor market, Haus of Brats German food truck and a stein holding contest (in addition to 30 beers on tap).
When:听2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Casa Marana,听
Cost:听Free to attend,听bring money for food and drinks
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Oktoberfest Kickoff at Catalina Brewing Company
Enjoy a day of drinks, live music, games and prizes at Catalina Brewing Company. Food truck Charly's BBQ and Grill will be there, plus there will be drink specials and a paint party with Tipsy Picassos.
When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Catalina Brewing Company,
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Painting with Tipsy Picassos is $35, .
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Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Mount Lemmon's Ski Valley every weekend leading up to Oct. 9. There will be German beer, food, music and a dance floor, plus kid-friendly games. Note: Dogs are not allowed.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. weekends through Oct. 9
Where:听 in Mount Lemmon Ski Valley
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Annual Rummage Sale
Check out this annual rummage sale at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, where you'll be able to shop miniature dollhouses, furniture, accessories, fabrics and more.听
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures,
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.听Cash and checks are accepted, no credit cards! Museum admission is not included.
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Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices. This time, you'll learn about pomegranates grown at the garden and get to taste pomegranate tea and pomegranate snow cones, all while learning how "our different cultivars of the heritage white pomegranate all taste and look a little different."
When:听8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Mission Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation
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Tables fill the Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. 5th St., in 蜜柚直播. Nancy Bender spent a large amount of money on the warehouse in the historic Dunbar/Spring Neighborhood which was scheduled to be demolished. After a fire and 12 years of renovation, the Whistle Stop Depot is open as a community center.
Celebration of the Arts Festival听
Ascend Movement Community is hosting this arts festival featuring performances from local bands, dance companies and street performers. You'll also have the chance to shop from small businesses and purchase food from vendors like Herculean Chicken and 420 Taco.
When:听6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听The Whistle Stop Depot,听
Cost:听$10
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Guided look at the night sky
Volunteer astronomers at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will guide guests through points in the night sky with a 16-inch telescope at the observatory.听
When:听7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Dates are subject to change due to staffing and weather.
Where:听Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donations accepted
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'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party featuring music videos from the '80s and themed drinks. Dress in a "The Goonies" theme or in your best '80s attire. This event is for ages 21 and up.
When:听9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Surly Wench Pub,听
Cost:听$5
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Poolside Lounge Parties
Head to the rooftop pool at AC Hotel for burgers, ice cream and drinks.听This event is for ages 21 and up.
When:听2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听AC Hotel,听
Cost:听$25, food and drinks also available for purchase
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Kid's Night Out
Drop off the kids for a night at We Rock The Spectrum. There will be pizza, crafts, games and open play such as a zipline and a trampoline. Kids must be potty trained and five years old or older.
When:听4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听We Rock The Spectrum,听4811 E. Grant Road
Cost:听$35 per child in advance, $45 day of
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Pop-up Flower Bar
Check out this pop-up flower bar put together by Patagonia Flower Farm, where you can create your own bouquet of flowers.
When:听7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Exo Roast Co.,听听
Cost:听Flowers are sold by the stem. You can bring your own vase filled with water if you'd like.
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Maestro L谩szl贸 Veres, left, receives flowers from his wife Fran Veres during Veres's final concert with the 蜜柚直播 Pops Orchestra at George DeMeester Performance Center inside Reid Park in 蜜柚直播, Ariz. on June 12, 2022.
Music in the Park听
蜜柚直播 Symphonic Winds will be performing at this Music in the Park event with music director and conductor听L谩szl贸 Veres,听featuring classics, marches, Broadway show tunes, and popular music from the '80s and on. Bring your own chair or blanket!
When:听7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听L谩szl贸 Veres Amphitheater at听Udall Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Beer + Bikes
This bike ride goes along The Loop to 1912 Brewing Co. for a beer or two, followed by a bike ride back to Button Brew House for food truck bites.
When:听5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Button Brew House,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
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Pride Bell Making听
Help paint Pride bells with Ben's Bells and the 蜜柚直播 LGBT Chamber of Commerce!
When: 10 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Ben's Bells, 40 W. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, register online
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Orkesta Mendoza and the Magic of Mexico
On Saturday, 蜜柚直播 Symphony Orchestra is sharing the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall stage with Sergio Mendoza and his听Orkesta Mendoza听for "Orkesta Mendoza & the Magic of Mexico."
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: 蜜柚直播 Convention Center,
Cost: $29-$49
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Bike Event and Bike Blessing
This motorcycle event combines faith and a love of riding. This annual fundraiser for riders and their families after a motorcycle accident will feature biker games, a bike show and games for kids, along with a bike blessing.
When:听10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Emmanuel Baptist Church,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Mexican Independence Celebration at Presidio Museum
This Mexican Independence Day celebration includes re-enactors, a lecture and mariachi and folklorico performances.
When: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Presidio San Agust铆n del 蜜柚直播,
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-13
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Puppy yoga
Take this beginner's yoga class surrounded by puppies! Proceeds go to Pathways for Paws. Attendees should be ages 14 and up.
When:听1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Barefoot Studio,听
Cost:听$20
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!听
When:听8-9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park,听
Cost:听$25
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Remove Arundo and Restore the Flow
Watershed Management Group's River Run Network is hosting volunteer days to help remove the invasive Arundo plant, which "drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native plants and crowds out native species,"听from Tanque Verde Creek.
When:听8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Tanque Verde Creek and Wentworth Road
Cost:听Free to attend, register online
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore 蜜柚直播's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. This weekend's tour will take you through historic neighborhood Barrio Viejo.
When:听5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听El Tiradito Wishing Shrine,听
Cost:听$25 for nonmembers, $20 for members. Pre-registration is required.
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Full Moon Market
Head to this market that will feature tarot readers and astrologers, in addition to vendors selling items like crystal jewelry and essential oils. There will also be a number of mini classes.
When:听Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where:听Spark Project Collective,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Shoppers browse the wares at the St. Philips Plaza Artisan Farmer鈥檚 Market in 2019.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Check out this market filled with local artists and makers featuring jewelry, pottery, soap, yard art, plants and more. Plus, enjoy live music!
When:听8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where:听St. Philip's Plaza,听4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Burrito Run
Presented by Sunnyside Foundation and United Healthcare is the Burrito Run! It's a 5K or 10K walk or run with music, activities, a health and wellness fair, and, of course, burritos.
When:听8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 18
Where:听Mission Manor Park,听
Cost:听The 5K is free, the 10K is $30.
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Cafecito and Chill
蜜柚直播 Creative Comadres, a local Latina networking group hoping to diversify 蜜柚直播's creative and entrepreneurial scene, is hosting a meet-up where community members can network, receive feedback and ask questions.
When:听10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where:听Cartel Roasting Co.,听
Cost:听$10
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Sitcom Sunday at Casa Video and Film Bar
Get a dose of nostalgia with Casa Video and Film Bar's Sitcom Sunday events. This week's Sitcom Sunday features "Scrubs." Food truck听Reservation Sensation will be there!
When:听8-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where:听Casa Video and Film Bar,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Roadrunners goalie Ivan Prosvetov pokes the puck out of the crease ahead of Stockton鈥檚 Glenn Gawdin during the first period of their Jan. 5 game at 蜜柚直播 Arena.
Roadrunners Fan Fest
The 蜜柚直播 Roadrunners are hosting Fan Fest this Sunday, complete with games, inflatables, giveaways, food trucks and ice skating! Roadrunners forwards Adam Cracknell and Tyson Empey will be meeting fans, taking photos and signing autographs, as will Dusty, the Roadrunners mascot. Plus, attendees will get to take photos in the Roadrunners locker room!
When:听1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where:听蜜柚直播 Convention Center,听
Cost:听Free to attend, though attendees are asked to bring a canned food donation for IMPACT of Southern 蜜柚直播.
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Music under the Stars听
蜜柚直播 Pops Orchestra is performing a series of Music under the Stars events, this time with special guests.
When:听7 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 18-25
Where:听DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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TKMA Song Circle Social Gathering
蜜柚直播 Kitchen Musicians Association, aka the folks who put on the annual 蜜柚直播 Folk Festival, are putting together a bimonthly Song Circle Social. Bring your instrument, share some songs and mingle with fellow musicians.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company,
Cost: Free to attend听
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Painting & Vino paint night
Looking to get crafty at one of your favorite restaurants? Check out Painting & Vino, which is hosting paint nights at local eateries this September, including Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta this weekend.
When:听6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18听
Where:听Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta,
Cost:听$45
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Family Mega Challah Bake 蜜柚直播
Learn how to make and shape听Rosh Hashanah Challah at the 8th Mega Challah Bake of 蜜柚直播. The event is open to all ages!
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where: The Shul,
Cost: $36 for adults, $25 for kids, $100 for families
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