Name: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Start: 2025-12-18T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Clarkson Park, 1950 Willow Road, Northfield

Clarkson Park, 1950 Willow Road, Northfield

Sponsored by the Stuart Raskas Friendship Circle. Thursday, 12/18, 5:30-6:30 PM.  Fun for all ages! Menorah Lighting (5:30 PM) &amp; Chanukah Celebration in warm Lustig Lodge to follow--Music, Latkes, Games, Gelt, Dreidels, Donuts &amp; Chanukah Mania Show by Randy (comedy, illusions &amp; storytelling for all ages!)   RSVP required at FCIL.ORG/LIGHTING  FREE admission!

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Rachel Barnes

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Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

Sponsored by the Stuart Raskas Friendship Circle. Thursday, 12/18, 5:30-6:30 PM.  Fun for all ages! Menorah Lighting (5:30 PM)...

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Stop by The Book Stall on Tuesday, December 16th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for a festive holiday Meet &amp; Greet with Alexandra Kaehler, author of the new book, A Welcome Home: Inviting Interiors, where she shares her secrets for creating beautiful, livable, and sophisticated family homes. Alexandra Kaehler is renowned for her deft hand with color, pattern, fabrics, and finishes; her clever decorating solutions; and the undeniably pretty spaces she creates for her clients. To Ms. Kaehler, function is as important as form and designing homes that are authentic to the day-to-day lives of those who live in them is an indispensable part of her work. 
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Chabad of Evanston warmly invite the entire community to the Annual Public Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
This year’s celebration will be joined by Mayor Daniel Biss and Alderman Bobby Burns, and local politicians who will offer greetings and help light the giant public Menorah in honor of the Chanukah holiday.
The festive outdoor gathering will feature:
<ul>
 <li>Brand New 15-Foot Menorah</li>
 <li>Live Musical Performances</li>
 <li>A dazzling LED Robot Show</li>
 <li>A skilled Balloon Artist creating Chanukah-themed creations for children</li>
 <li>Traditional Chanukah treats, including dreidels, Sufganiot (doughnuts), and chocolate gelt</li>
 <li>Chanukah kits and menorahs available for attendees</li>
</ul>
The event is free and open to the public, and families with children are especially encouraged to attend.

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