Ruth’s Life Said a Lot About Her
what’s happening Spring Into Art at Park Place School Luncheon: Tuesday, May 1, 11 am–12:30 pm, Congregation Beth El
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eth El is bustling with activity in the art studio now being run in the Park Place School. Each week, under the direction of art therapist Kimberly Fisher, all 65 of the second through sixth graders explore different media to develop their skills as budding artists. In answer to the call for Beth El congregants to participate with the Park Place students, several have joined in to launch Spring Into Art, a program designed to inspire the students to create, draw, and paint together. Lisa Stein Delevie leads the volunteers in working with the students on two projects. The second, third, and fourth graders diligently trace their hands and then paint designs on their work. Stein Delevie is mounting their art on a giant canvas, making a masterpiece of their creations. Shirley Stein, Patti Wainger, Roy Karp, and Helene Rosenfeld directed the
fifth and sixth graders the students are painting in a study of the art and mermaids, donated by the career of Park Place born Mermaid Factory, to be artist Clayton Singleton. centerpieces at the lunAfter watching WHRO’s cheon. At this event, visitors Curate presentation on will have the opportunity to Singleton, the students learn about the Park Place Skyped with the artist program and its outstandwho spoke with them ing students and staff. A from Lake Taylor High Spring into Art silent aucSchool where he chairs tion will feature art and Park Place students with the art department. The jewelry by local artists, as Lisa Stein Delevie. artist inspired his viewers well creations by the Park to be “the best they can Place students. be” and to create art. With his direction, the students are painting and Stein Delevie The event is free, open to the entire comis mounting their work. To expand their munity, and offered as a “thank you” for horizons, the students will visit art shows the support provided by Park Place donors at Norfolk Academy and the Chrysler and Beth El Synagogue. To attend the lunMuseum. cheon, RSVP to aphillips@parkplaceschool. In preparation for Spring into Art, org or call 624-3473.
Ohef Sholom’s Got Talent Saturday, May 5, 6–9 pm, Ohef Sholom Temple
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o Frill Grill. One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. Cooper Hurley Personal Injury Lawyers. Bite. What do these businesses have in common? They are all owned by Ohef Sholom Temple members. “In my years of board service, I’ve learned that our congregation is filled with talented people, but we often don’t have the chance to hear about each other’s passions Well-known local artist Lorraine Fink donated a piece of her art and interests,” says Alyssa for the silent art auction. musical, comedy, and story telling acts. Muhlendorf OST, fundraiser chair. “With This event is already building new conthis fundraiser I’ve developed lists of talnections. More than 20 artists donated ented congregants in order to create a original artwork to the silent art auction. fund- and friend-raising opportunity for While asking the artists to participate, Jane all us.” Goldman and Muhlendorf developed new For Ohef Sholom’s Got Talent, all of the friendships with congregants they’d never live entertainment, food (four restaurants met before. are doing a tasting of three dishes each), “Charlotte Corey, a beautiful 85-yearart for the silent auction, and sponsorships old lady, is simply one of the most dynamic, will come from gifted congregants. The delightful, and creative people I’ve met in entertainment will be a series of short
a very long time. We spent literally hours one afternoon talking about so many things— life in Norfolk, raising children, handling grief, finding one’s path in life…It surprised me to learn that Charlotte didn’t discover her passion for designing and making her bold, expressive jewelry until she was almost 70!” Goldman says. Muhlendorf felt a deep connection to Mary Anne Katz when she spent a morning touring her art studio, listening to the love story of her marriage to David Katz (of blessed memory), and picking up her donation of an incredible Judaic watercolor. Tickets are $36 each, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Already have plans, but still want a chance to bid on the unique and beautiful art up for auction? Go to www.ohefsholom.org to bid. Bidding closes at 8 pm on May 5.
As a “pink lady” Ruth Goodman volunteered more hours than anyone else at the Norfolk hospital where she greeted visitors for years.
Before she died in 1995, Ruth arranged for a Hampton Roads Community Foundation bequest to forever give good health to the community she and her late husband Victor loved. This year 15 students are studying to become physicians, physical therapists, nurses and other medical professionals thanks to scholarships generated by Ruth’s generosity. Many more Goodman Scholars will follow every year. Write your prescription for a better future by ordering a free bequest guide. Learn how easy it is to leave a gift for charity. Adding Charity to Your W or IRA ill
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