friday   |   16

“Young Adult Shabbaton.” Jewish Study Network explores the day of rest. At 3626 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $36-$54. [email protected].

saturday   |   17

Open house. Free snacks and “taste of fitness” group class sampler. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10 a.m. Free. [email protected].

“Bonfire of Reflection.” YeaShOre Community and Nishmat Shalom present a community bonfire, with Havdallah ritual after sunset. At Emeryville Marina, 3300 Powell St., Emeryville. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].

sunday   |   18

High Holy Days cleanup. Family-friendly creek cleanup. Gloves, bags and holiday snacks provided. At Vasona County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 9 a.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].

Open house to welcome Rabbi Joel Rembaum. Klezmer music, nosh and children’s activities. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. Free. (707) 360-3000.

Dedication of new Chabad house. Includes live music, refreshments and crafts. At 2730 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. 1 p.m. Free. (510) 540-5824.

Hazon Ride Launch/Work party. Urban Adamah fellows will serve farm-fresh pizza, followed by video footage from last year’s Hazon Ride and information about the upcoming 2012 California Ride. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].

“Federation’s Local Mini-Mission.” Take a road trip through the Jewish community. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 2:30 p.m. $10. [email protected].

tuesday   |   20

PJ Library Bee Event. Local Jewish beekeeper Alisa Goldberg brings “honey experience” to the library. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 3 p.m. Free. www.jvalley.org/pjlibrary.

saturday   |   24

Dairy potluck and Havdallah. Community discussion about Jewish activism. Concludes with service. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 661-3383.

sunday   |   25

Beit Midrash Hillel school open house. Includes a Rosh Hashanah seder. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 9.30 a.m. Free. (510) 223-2560.

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