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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, begins at sundown Sun., Nov. 28. It is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE when there was one cruse of oil that contained sufficient oil for one day's lighting only, yet a miracle was wrought, and the lamp burned for eight days. Thus Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights and days and is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah or hanukkiah. Each night, one additional candle is lit until all eight candles are lit together on the final night of the festival. Other Hanukkah customs include singing Hanukkah songs, playing the game of dreidel and eating oil-based foods, such as latkes and doughnuts and dairy foods. Children are generally given a gift each night which may include gelt (money). Happy Hanukkah to our readers who celebrate this holiday.

Winter Fest will take place Fri., Dec. 3 at Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, Rye Brook, 6-9 p.m. Activities will include Santa in the Park, crafts and games, ice carving demos, winter themed obstacle course, train rides, Santa and Elf Magic Show, Christmas tree and Menorah lighting.

There will be a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Main Street in Port Chester at the police booth Thurs., Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. The Mayor and Board of Trustees will light the tree. Event will include music by the Port Chester Brass Ensemble & the Port Chester High School Choir and free hot chocolate. For additional information call 914/939-2354 or go to www.portchesterny.gov.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present the Clay Holiday Market, thru Dec. 24. Shop in-person or online for functional pottery and ceramic sculpture featuring ceramic ornaments, dinnerware, mugs, serving pieces and more.  www.clayartcenter.org.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester is presenting Saturday Clay for ages 6+ Sat., Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4 & 11 will feature ornament making. No experience necessary. $25 per person and Family Wheel Night for ages 10+ Sat., Dec. 4 & 18, 6-8 p.m. Have fun with the whole family in this one-time class for parents, kids, tweens and teens interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Parent/guardian must register for the class. $45 per person and Maker Nights for ages 17+ on Fri., Dec. 3, 10 & 17. from 7-9 p.m. Teachers will show you how to make something on the wheel that will be glazed and fired for you to take home later. $65 per person. 20% off through Dec. 31 with code: CLAYFUN21. Register online at https://www.clayartcenter.org/one-time-classes/maker-night

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will offer Holiday Decorating with Paper Transfers Sun., Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. Free. Use holiday-themed paper transfers to add patterns and designs to clay surfaces. Bring in your own leather-hard pieces or use the slabs provided. This is a great opportunity to decorate ornaments or gifts for the holiday season. All skill levels. Pre-registration is required; one registration per person at https://www.clayartcenter.org/fall-2021/holiday-decorating-with-paper-transfers?mc_cid=b067d72575&mc_eid=5c7341d786

Rye Brook Seniors is offering a Sono Shopping Spree Wed., Dec. 1. Bus departs Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook at 9:30 a.m. $4 for non-members and a Rye Brook Seniors Holiday Party at the Center Wed., Dec. 8. Doors open at 11 a.m. $20 for non-members. Register at 914/939-7904.

The Westchester County Clerk’s mobile office is coming to Port Chester in the parking lot at 222 Grace Church St. Tues., Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the purpose of issuing passports.

Friends of Crawford Park will present Holiday Lights at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook Sat., Dec. 4, 4-8 p.m. Come to this family-friendly open house surrounded by thousands of sparkling holiday lights. There will be food trucks, games, holiday train rides, crafts by the Westchester Children’s Museum and musical performances by the Westchester Chordsmen, Blind Brook Middle & High School bands, Port Chester High School Brass Ensembles and more. There will also be complimentary photos with Santa!

The Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Town Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Party will take place Fri., Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at T&J Italian Restaurant, 10 Pearl St., Port Chester. $50 per person. Paid reservations are required by Dec. 10. Menu: appetizers--garden salad, stuffed mushrooms, fried calamari; buffet dinner—Chicken Francese, penne vodka, sliced steak, shrimp scampi, sausage and peppers in tomato sauce, eggplant rollatini, string beans, coffee, espresso, mini pastries; beer, wine & soda. Send checks to Chamber of Commerce, 222 Grace Church St., Ste. 301A, Port Chester, NY 10573.

The Kiwanis Club of Port Chester/Rye Brook will host the Dom Bologna/Sal Casino Kiwanian of the Year Holiday Dinner Tues., Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at Pasquale Ristorante, 2 Putnam Ave., Port Chester. Honoree will be Hank Birdsall. Cost: one new unwrapped toy for a child 0-10 years old plus $50 per person (pay at the door). All attendees are requested to be vaccinated. RSVP to Kathy Casino at 914/937-0413 or [email protected]. Checks should be payable to Kiwanis Club of PC/RB.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Dec. 1 & 15.

Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].

The Capitol Theater, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will feature Twiddle Frendsgiving Fri. & Sat., Nov. 26 & 27. $31-$140; Wed., Dec. 1: Chris Isaak Holiday Tour, $36.50-$196.50; Fri., Dec. 3: Victory the Podcast Live! $150-$215; Sat., Dec. 4: Hot Tuna Acoustic; $39.50/$55/$75 & $95 in advance; $44.50/$60/$80 & $100 day of show and Sun., Dec. 5: Central Park Dance Presents the Nutcracker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., show at 12:30 p.m. or doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. Event is all ages. Children ages 3 & under are admitted free provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap; children 4 years old and over require a ticket. $25-$100. Doors open at 6:30, show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Ages 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. For tickets and show information, go to www.thecapitoltheater.com.

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the pandemic were canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol:

Rescheduled shows: Dec. 10 & 11: moe; Jan. 21: Almost Queen; Jan. 28: David Bromberg Big Band; Feb. 26: Steve Vai Inviolate Tour; Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Disco Biscuits; Apr. 8: Mt. Joy 2022; Apr. 9: The Beach Boys; Apr. 10: Bela Fleck & the Fleckstones. Apr. 29: Nate Bargatze.

Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Canceled shows: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Lake Street Drive, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace and The Fab Faux. Refund at point of purchase. Original tickets will be honored on the new date and tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.ticketfly.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Gregory Mcloughlin, Fri., Nov. 26. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. Free to all Nov. 26 Twiddle ticketholders; Twiddle Frendsgiving pre-show: Frend Art--Joe Cirotti, Pin Daddy, Sunshine Jam Design, Apocpoet Art, Wander Yander Designs, Siren Society Art, Grateful Daze Boutique, Sat., Nov. 27, door open and show at 1 p.m.; Twiddle Frendsgiving pre-show: Joe Cirotti Trio. Sat., Nov. 27. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. Free to all Nov. 27 Twiddle ticketholders; Thurs., Dec. 2: Dan Zlotnick Band & Swahoogie. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; $10 in advance; $15 day of show and Fri., Dec. 3: The Spadtastics. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. General admission. Ages 21+. All patrons must show proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of entry.

Yoga in the Park with Jamie Maldonado at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook takes place every Sun., 9:30-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Jamie is a native of Rye Brook and a Port Chester High School graduate. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Fee: $20 suggested amount by cash or check at Venmo@JMalYoga. For information and registration, email [email protected].

Bingo that usually takes place Tuesdays at Corpus Christi-Holy Rosary School Cafeteria has been cancelled until further notice.