'Shine: A Chanukah Celebration' Returns To Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — It's that special time of year when local residents, and people around the world, celebrate Chanukah. The Northbrook Park District and Congregation Beth Shalom are partnering up for the second annual "Shine: A Chanukah Celebration" on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave.

The event, welcome to all whether they celebrate the Jewish holiday or not, runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Families are welcome to drop in for part of the event, or stay for the entire time, according to Northbrook Park District officials. Children must be accompanied by an adult; registration is $9 per person for residents, $15 per person for nonresidents and free for children ages 2 and under. To register, visit nbparks.org/events/shine.

According to organizers, families can enjoy songs, games, cookie decorating and more, and children can make their own dreidel.

Maria Warren, recreation supervisor, said the park district is looking forward to welcoming new and returning families to the "Shine" event, which this year will feature new activities and take-home dreidels.

"Participants will be familiar with some aspects of the event, but we are particularly looking forward to some new activities like bingo games, making your own dreidel and an open play gym to get the wiggles out," Warren said. "We're looking forward to helping families create special memories."

The line-up of activities on Dec. 15 will include:

• Songs with Congregation Beth Shalom
• Dreidel decorating
• Bingo/Dreidel game room
• Arts/Crafts room to make take-home dreidels
• Chanukah cookie decorating with Jill Roter
• Open Play Gym
• Photo Opportunities