sunday/17
Family volunteer day. Help package 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.
Hanukkah boutique. Congregation B’nai Israel’s holiday event with Judaica gifts, baked goods. Proceeds benefit Sunday school program. At Congregation B’nai Israel, 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.bnaiisrael.com.
Work party on the farm. Volunteer to help Urban Adamah plant and harvest crops, move soil and take care of chickens and goats. For 12 and older. Portion of food is donated to local food banks. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. www.urbanadamah.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. For 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.
saturday/23
“Light It Up.” Hanukkah Venetian Ball for young adults with live music, dancing, blackjack, dreidel and open bar. At Hillel at Stanford, 565 Mayfield Ave., Stanford. 9 p.m. $15-$20. www.jvalley.org/events/list.
sunday/24
Chanukah arts and crafts fair. Congregation B’nai Emunah’s holiday marketplace and arts fair with live entertainment. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. (415) 664-7373.
Festival of Lights. Temple Beth Hillel’s Hanukkah party, artisan fair and latke luncheon. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central St., Richmond. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. www.tbhrichmond.org.
Festival of Lights. Osher Marin JCC’s Hanukkah party with a holiday gift mart, catered food, games and activities for kids. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
Festival of Lights. JCC East Bay’s Hanukkah party with menorah making, latkes and live music. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 3 to 6 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.
Hanukkah celebration. Homemade latke lunch. Sponsored by the B’nai Israel Sisterhood and J School. At B’nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 11:30 a.m. $15-$20. 12 and younger free. www.bnaiisrael.net.
“Hanukkah on Ice.” Addison-Penzak JCC will turn its auditorium into a synthetic ice skating rink and feature a Hanukkah carnival with an obstacle course, games and art projects. San Jose Sharks mascot SJ Sharkie will make an appearance. At APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12 to 4 p.m. Free. Also a teen skate 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24 and a 21-and-over skating event 7-10 p.m. Nov. 23. www.svjcc.org.