saturday/9

“Double Chai Celebration.” An evening of shmoozing, food, drinks, entertainment and dancing to mark synagogue’s 36th year. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 6 p.m. $36. www.shaarzahav.org/events/event/double-chai-celebration.

“Driving Our Dreams: A Tribute to Arnie Addison.” Gala fundraiser paying tribute to the Addison-Penzak JCC founding donor. Includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. At APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $160. www.svjcc.org.

Israeli folk dance party. Café Shalom presents monthly dancing and munchies. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1399 43rd Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. [email protected].

“Second Saturday.” Night for Jewish young adults with dancing, drink specials and appetizers. At the Cellar, 685 Sutter St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 includes four drinks. www.cellarsf.com.

sunday/17

Family volunteer day. Help package dozens of Hanukkah food and gift packages for seniors in San Francisco. At Chabad of Cole Valley, 330 Parnassus Ave. #105, S.F. 2 p.m. Free. www.chabadcv.org.

monday/18

Blue Monday. Cocktail mixer sponsored by the Young Adults Division of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. For 21 and older. At Blackbird Bar, 2124 Mission St., S.F. 6 p.m. $18 suggested donation. (415) 512-2642.

tuesday/19

“Schmooze.” Explore a local bar and enjoy appetizers with EastBay Jews. Ages 21 and older. At Tribune Tavern, 401 13th St., Oakland. 6 p.m. $10. www.eastbayjews.org/schmooze.

thursday/21

Bocce ball. Learn how to play with the Silicon Valley Widows/Widowers and Singles group. At Campo Di Bocce of Los Gatos, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. 11:15 a.m. $12.50. RSVP required. (408) 252-2323.

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