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Marin JCC Festival of Lights. Family celebration with treats, arts activities, Hanukkah gift market, photo booth and live music. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org/FOL
“Hanukkah on the Boulevard.” Public menorah lighting with crafts, food and entertainment. Sponsored by Chabad of Castro Valley. At 3601 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. 5 p.m. Free. www.jewishcastrovalley.org
“Hanukkah at the River.” Menorah lighting with food, crafts, music and a fire-juggling performance. Sponsored by Chabad of Petaluma. At Water Street Promenade, 100 N. Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. 5 p.m. Free. www.jewishpetaluma.com/menorah
Hanukkah in Union Square. First-night lighting of the Bill Graham Menorah, with children’s activities and music by Jerry’s Kosher Deli and Greg Anton. Sponsored by Chabad of San Francisco. In San Francisco’s Union Square. Festivities begin at 2 p.m., lighting at 4:30 p.m. Free. www.billgrahammenorah.org
Hanukkah in Redwood City. Latkes and donuts, live music, a magic show and lighting of an on-site 3D-printed menorah. Sponsored by Chabad Mid-Peninsula. At Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. 4 p.m. Free. www.chabadmidpen.com
Hanukkah in Lafayette. Public menorah lighting, latkes, sufganiyot and arts activities. Sponsored by Chabad of Lamorinda. At Lafayette Plaza, Mount Diablo Boulevard and Moraga Road, Lafayette. 4 p.m. Free. www.chabadoflamorinda.com
“Latkes & Laughs.” Comedy by Mark Schiff, Jeff Applebaum and Emily Epstein White, plus potato pancakes and menorah lighting. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 5:30 p.m. $18-$36. www.latkesandlaughs.com
Hanukkah in Walnut Creek. Public outdoor Hanukkah celebration that includes giant menorah lighting, holiday treats, live music and a fire-juggling performance. Sponsored by Chabad of Contra Costa. At Broadway Plaza (near Men’s Macy’s), Walnut Creek. 4 p.m. Free. www.jewishcontracosta.com
“Night at the Jewseum: Power!” Exploring connections among the story of the Maccabees, the current “Chasing Justice” exhibition, superheroes and Jewish tradition. Features a latke bar, DIY crafts, cocktails, a comic book library and more. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Included with museum admission, $5 after 5 p.m. www.thecjm.org
“Chanukah on Ice.” Hanukkah treats, gifts for sale, skating to Jewish music and a grand menorah lighting with state Assemblyman Marc Levine. Sponsored by Chabad of Novato. At Northgate Mall (near Kohl’s), San Rafael. 6 to 9 p.m. Free; $15-$18 skate rental. RSVP requested. www.jewishnovato.com/ice
Hanukkah in Palo Alto. Holiday foods, activities for kids and a “mega menorah” lighting. Sponsored by Chabad Palo Alto. At Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. 4 p.m. Free. www.chabadpaloalto.com/chanukah
Hanukkah at Six Flags. Holiday event with menorah lighting. Portion of proceeds to benefit Bay Area Friendship Circle. Sponsored by Chabads of Napa Valley and Solano County. At Six Flag Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Drive SW, Vallejo. 5 p.m. $27.31. www.tinyurl.com/sixflags-hanukkah2015
tuesday/8
Hanukkah in Mountain View. Holiday treats, olive-press workshop, crafts and a giant glow-in-the-dark menorah. Sponsored by Chabad of Sunnyvale. At Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.chabadsunnyvale.com
wednesday/9
All aboard! Start the fourth night of Hanukkah with a candlelighting at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and then climb aboard Roaring Camp’s vintage railroad cars decorated for the holiday. An hourlong ride with songs, stories and dreidel play will be followed by minigolf, laser tag or arcade games at the boardwalk.
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St. $23-$29. www.roaringcamp.com/events#chanukah
Hanukkah at Jelly Belly. Lighting of a jellybean-filled menorah, free factory tour, latke bar, children’s activities and live music. Sponsored by Chabad of Solano County. At Jelly Belly Visitor Center, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. 4 to 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishsolano.com
save the date
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Community free day
Dec. 25 in San Francisco
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Émigré Gala
Jan. 23 in San Francisco
jewish calendar
Nov. 27, 2015 / Kislev 15, 5776
Light candles at 4:34 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:34 p.m.
Dec. 4, 2015 / Kislev 22, 5776
Light candles at 4:33 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:33 p.m.
Hanukkah, first night
Dec. 6, 2015 / Kislev 24, 5776
Light candles at nightfall