July is here, and with it, the lazy, hot days of summer. In between lounging by the pool, enjoying barbecues with friends and leaving town or a week-long getaway with family, check out these six ways The Associated can make your summer special. 

1. Discover 1960s Counterculture When it Meets Jewish Pop Art 

Escape the heat and spend an afternoon at the newly re-imagined Jewish Museum of Maryland. While there, check out its newest exhibit, Psychedelicatessen. New York City artist, Steve Marcus, infuses Jewish pop art with underground comic, the psychedelic hippie culture of the 1960s and Jewish spirituality.  

For Children 
Get ready to meet real-life heroes. Join the Jewish Library of Baltimore for its Community Helper Book Series and hear a fire lieutenant and veterinarian share what it’s like to save lives. Enjoy a read-aloud story and learn how they make a difference in our community. 

4. Family Fun

Welcome Shabbat with song, blessing and community at a special musical celebration in the park for families with young children. Enjoy the sounds of Kol HaLev Synagogue’s Shabbat Unplugged band, listen to PJ Library stories and meet new friends. Bing the whole mishpacha (family) – from grandparents to cousins. Learn more. 

6. Make a Difference

Summer is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and volunteer in the community.  

Check out the many ways you can volunteer by going to this portal and find the opportunity most meaningful to you.   

For more events, go to associated.org/events.