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Erev Shabbat Halelu Service. Peninsula Jewish Singles 40+. At Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. 6:15 p.m. (650) 366-2999.

Lafayette Reservoir hike. Yachad, Temple Isaiah’s singles 45+ group. Departs from Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.1:40 p.m. (925) 283-8575.

Animal Advocates letter-writing party and dinner. Sponsor: Veggie Jews. At Shangri-La kosher vegetarian restaurant, 2026 Irving St., S.F. 6 p.m. [email protected]

“Anna in the Tropics.” Peninsula Jewish Singles 40+. At Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 7:15 p.m. Free. (650) 321-6106.

“Family Alchemy.” Yachad theater party. At Berkeley Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $25. (925) 283-8575.