Batavia group to host Hanukkah party

Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors will hold a pre-Hanukkah party and potluck meal from 12:15 to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Everyone is welcome. Enjoy holiday foods and music, along with crafts and other activities for children. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments.

Bring latkes, fruit, sweet treats, or anything else you would like to share.

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lights. This eight-day festival begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 4 and ends at sundown Dec. 12.

RSVP for the Hanukkah party with how many attending, and what food is being brought, e-mail mry98@aol.com.

Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors is composed of Jewish individuals and Jewish and interfaith families in central Kane County and nearby towns. The goal of this group is to develop a cohesive Jewish community in the Fox Valley area for social, religious, charitable and educational purposes.

Although it does have its own space at 121 S. Third St., attendance for events like the Hanukkah party has exceeded the capacity.

For information, including Shabbat services, community service projects and social gatherings, visit www.fvjn.org, or e-mail info@fvjn.org.