Staff Report / Tucsonlocal.org

The Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) has announced a lineup of upcoming events and programs for the community.

For young children ages 3-5, the PeeWee Sports program offers activities such as T-ball, tennis, gymnastics, soccer, hip-hop, and basketball.

Youth Flag Football Clinics for kids aged 6-13 will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM.

On November 24, the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra will perform a concert.

From December 1 to December 15, December Youth Basketball Clinics for ages 3 to 11 will be held.

The Annual Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run is scheduled for December 8, featuring a timed 5k and 1-mile race, as well as a free untimed 1k run for participants of all ages and abilities. A Double Chocolate 5k/1m combo option will also be available.

The Women's Book Club will meet on December 11 to discuss the book "Table for Two" by Amor Towles.

On December 18, a workshop to create Hanukkah votives using fused glass will take place in collaboration with Sonoran Glass School.

Additionally, the 34th Annual Tucson J International Film Festival is scheduled for January 8-19.

For more information and to register for these events, visit tucsonjcc.org.

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