saturday | 3
“Chanukah Quickies.” Shir Hadash Sisterhood hosts an evening of handmade gift making, including candles and hamsa decoupage. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 7:30 p.m. $5 per gift. www.shirhadash.org.
sunday | 4
“Celebrate the Light.” Chanukah celebration will feature Jewish dancing and music and food. Sponsored by Beth Ami and the PJ Library. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 10:30 a.m. $5. www.bethamisr.org.
“Whole-Lotta-Latke Cook-off.” Latke tasting, carnival-style games, live entertainment, arts and crafts. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 2 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.
Fair trade Judaica fair. Chanukah fair plus arts and crafts activities. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. [email protected].
saturday 10
Chanukah shuk. Art and crafts fair with Havdallah and a champagne reception. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Also Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org.
sunday | 11
Chanukah festival. Activities for kids, performance by Andy Z, latkes, poker and mah-jongg for adults. At Congregation Beth David, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 11 a.m. Free. www.bethjacobrwc.org.
“Festival of Lights.” Artisan market, vegetable art and smoothies with Urban Adamah, holiday stories and sing-alongs. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
Chanukah festival and Isaac Zones concert. Live music, holiday treats, crafts and storytelling. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10 a.m. $5 plus a canned food donation suggested. (510) 848-0170.
“Almost Chanukah! Fair.” Live music by Ruach U’Nishama and John Erlich, Israeli folk dancing, latkes and doughnuts, Judaica art and crafts and jump house. At Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 11 a.m. Free. www.netivotshalom.org.
Chanukah and latke party. Judaica crafts and lunch. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 11 a.m. Free. www.tbhrichmond.org.
“Hanukkah Palooza.” Festival including a concert by Octopreztel, a KidZone with arts and crafts and a holiday boutique with Judaica. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12 p.m. Free. www.jvalley.org.
“Chanukah Experience.” Bounce house, arts and crafts and latke making. At Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $5. www.chabadgsb.com/tce.
“Simchah: The Senior Year.” Residents and staff of the Jewish Home San Francisco guide a “Glee”-style musical journey with Chanukah songs. At Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 469-2248.
tuesday | 13
Story time. PJ Library of Silicon Valley presents Chanukah-themed stories, songs, crafts and games. At Hicklebee’s bookstore, 1378 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 3:30 p.m. Free. [email protected].
wednesday | 14
Jewish High Tech Community Chanukah party. Food, dancing and prizes. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6:30 p.m. $10-$40.http://jhtc.org.
thursday | 15
RitLab Chanukah. Art workshop for personalized Judaica. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. www.jvalley.org.
saturday | 17
“Light It Up!” Chanukah party for young adults 21+. At Hillel at Stanford, 565 Mayfield Ave., Palo Alto. 9 p.m. $10-$15. RSVP at www.jvalley.org.
sunday | 18
“Latkepalooza!” Live music with Go Van Gogh, wine and olive-oil tasting for adults, activities for kids, menorah-lighting and latkes. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 1 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org.