To mark today's Canada Day and Monday's American Independence Day, branches of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel are gearing up for barbecues, celebrations and reunions.

On July 4, the Netanya branch will be hosting an indoor barbecue to mark the two national holidays, featuring a team of grill experts at 7 P.M.

The event will take place at the organization's Render-Dow Auditorium and will also feature American songs led by Zvi Swerdlove and Jenny Frank.

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Also next week, on Thursday afternoon, the AACI Jerusalem branch will he holding its annual national North American bash.

This will be held in the capital at the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens near the city's new train station.

Nefesh B'Nefesh reunion

The event, which will also feature live musical performances and a Nefesh B'Nefesh reunion, will off old-fashioned potato sack races, a tug-of-war and face painting and origami events. Representatives from the United States and Canadian embassies will be present, as will members of the Color Guard, an organization of Jewish American war veterans.

Parties for Independence Day, featuring live classic American rock, will be held on July 4 at Mike's Place at both its Tel Aviv and Jerusalem branches.

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