Editor's Note: Events are listed in alphabetical order of the organization sponsoring them.

Tifereth Israel Synagogue—Shabbat in the Park—Tifereth Israel Synagogue is sponsoring outdoorKabbalat Shabbat services at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 21, and again September 4, as part of its "Pray at the Park" program to meet new and prospective members. The park, in this case, is in Tifereth Israel's own backyard, the Shekhter Family Gan Yeladim (Children’s Park) at 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., entrance from Tommy Drive. "Bring lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy the relaxed outdoor surroundings," instructs an announcement from the Conservative congregation in the San Carlos area of San Diego. "We are encouraging everyone to pack a dairy / pareve picnic dinner to enjoy following the service. Bring enough for yourself and some extra to share with your friends." Furthermore,recommends Beth Klareich, the congregation's program director, " Let the kids enjoy the playground while you schmooze with friends." For more information, contact Klareich through the synagogue office at (619) 697-6001.