Dec. 11 — Fri. Light & Unity Celebration – The Community and Congregation of Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood invite everyone to celebrate Light and Unity on this special Chanukah Shabbat at Beth Judah Temple, Spencer & Pacific avenues, at 6:30 p.m. Call 522-7541 for more information.

Beth El Health Bill Discussion – 8 p.m. Service. Vaughn Reale, Former Margate mayor, now an insurance consultant will be discussing the Health Bill now in Washington. This should be a very informative program. Everyone is welcome to attend. Coffee and light desserts will be served following the program. For more information, contact 823- 2725.

Dec. 12 — Sat. Temple Beth Shalom to Host Chanukah Party – The community is invited to celebrate Chanukah at 6:30 p.m., at their annual Chanukah Party. A fun-filled evening is planned. “Together, we will light the Chanukah candles and say the prayer.” $12.50 per person, and includes a light supper with homemade potato latkes with all the trimmings, donuts and more. A Pollyanna game will be part of the evening’s festivities. Each person needs to bring a wrapped gift valued at $5 or more so that everyone receives a gift. Reservations are required. Please call 266-0403 to RSVP. The temple is located at 45th and Brigantine avenues in Brigantine.

Dec. 13 — Sun. Chanukah Carnival – Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood is having a Chanukah Carnival from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. This is open to the public for kids of all ages. There will be food, arts & crafts, carnival games & prizes, sand art, face painting and much more. Please call 522-7541 for additional information.

Dec. 16 — Wed. Holiday Cocktail Party – 6:30–8:30 p.m. This event, hosted by By the Seashore Singles Networking Group for the serious-minded single; 35-60 will be held at the Sandi Pointe Restaurant, Somers Point. This prepaid event is $20.00. Send your check by 12/12 to Riana Milne, 7028 Ridge Ave., Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234. Upcoming events include Speed Dating, Sat. Jan 16th and Valentine’s Party, Wed. 2/10. For more information, please call Host Riana Milne, MA LPC at (609) 631- 7884.

Golda Meir Hadassah Chanukah Meeting – Mini luncheon. $3.00. 11:30 a.m. Beth El Synagogue, 500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. Latkes will be served.Cantor Deborah Stern will light the candles and say Chanukah prayers. Several of our members will read the history of Chanukah. It is suggested that a toy, with a value of $1.00 to $5.00, be brought for children from infancy to eleven years of age. Reservations are a must. Please call Ruth Kleiner at 822-5370. All guests are welcome.

Dec. 18 — Sat. College Students Discuss Experiences – A panel of college students will discuss the experiences of Jewish students at respective schools at Beth El Synagogue. 7:30 p.m. service. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 823-2725.

Dec. 19 — Sun. Katz JCC Teen Winter Wonderland Dance – Teens in grades 6 to 8 are invited to a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and some frozen treats, at the Katz JCC. 7 to 9:45 p.m. The cost is $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. For information call Robyn King, 822-1167 ext. 112 or e-mail rking@jccatlantic.org.

Dec. 25 — Fri. Katz JCC Hosts Character Breakfast – 9 to 11 a.m. Families will enjoy a breakfast buffet with their favorite cartoon characters including Dora The Explorer, Sponge Bob, Elmo and Clifford the Big Red Dog. In addition to meeting characters, fun-filled art projects and face painting stations will be set up. This is a great way for your family to spend their morning when everything else in the community is closed – and the Katz JCC will be open and bursting with excitement. The cost of the Character Breakfast is $8 M/ $12 NM per person in advance and $12 M/ $18 NM the day of the event. Call Robyn King, JCC Youth and Teen Director for more information at 822-1167 ext. 112 or email RKing@jccatlantic.org

April 25 — Sun. TJCDS Annual Gala Dinner – the Trocki Jewish Community Day School’s Annual Gala Dinner. Hold the date for additional information. This program supports the good work of the education community.