Benefits &  Social Events

saturday | 1

Anniversary celebration. Congregation Beth Sholom's 50th anniversary. At Napa Valley Country Club, 3385 Hagen Road, Napa. 6:30 p.m. $150. (707) 253-7305.

"Monte Carlo Night Dinner Dance." At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 6:30 p.m. $58. Reservations: (510) 523-1852.




sunday | 2

"Kids-For-Kids Swimathon." Fund-raiser for Aquatic Therapy Associates. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. (415) 444-8000.

"Step Into Spring." Informal showing of the latest fashions. Sponsor: Women's American ORT, El Camino chapter. Meet outside the western entrance of Nordstrom at the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo. 11 a.m. Free. (650) 345-1898.

"Spring for Your Community: Campaign 2004 South Peninsula Community Phonathon." Sponsor: South Peninsula Region of the S.F.-based federation. At Fenwick and West, 801 California St., Mountain View. Sessions at 3 and 6 p.m. (650) 919-2101.




saturday | 8

Anniversary celebration. Honoring Rabbi Steven B. Kaplan for 25 years as the spiritual leader and pianist Frank Sherr for 25 years of accompanying services at Temple Beth Torah. Also recognizing the 40th year of the temple's founding. Dinner, music and more. At Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 7 p.m. $118. (510) 656-7141.




sunday | 9

Mother's Day celebration. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. (510) 549-6950.