Tuesday's Scoop: Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

Greetings, and welcome to today's City Scoop. Here's what's happening Tuesday in West Hollywood:

Main Event: Hanukkah

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, commemorating the Maccabees' victory over a larger Syrian army in 165 B.C., begins at sundown. Here's a list (compiled with help by City News Service) of nearby public candle lighting ceremonies:

• The Farmers Market in nearby Los Angeles is holding a Hanukkah Celebration from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., complete with the building of a giant Lego menorah, games, a DJ and a sing-a-long.
• The Montage Beverly Hills will light their menorah at 5 p.m., and continue every evening through Dec. 28.
• Over at Universal CityWalk, stop by Chabad's Chanukah from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event includes a menorah lighting and outdoor concert, plus hot kosher food.

Other Happenings:

• The recreational club Time Presses will host a Tuesday Night Social Club from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. in the Great Hall at Plummer Park, featuring karaoke singing, movies, potluck food and an opportunity to communicate in Russian and English languages. There will be a special presentation by  members and an open microphone. Admission is free.

• A Russian Advisory Board Meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the city's Community Conference Room. On the agenda is a presentation from City Clerk Corey Schaffer regarding the state's Brown Act open-meeting law and parliamentary procedures, followed by elections for an advisory board chair and vice chair.

The Forecast:

• The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather, with a high near 71 degrees and a low around 45 degrees. North-northeast winds will remain between 5 and 10 miles per hour. The evening will see mostly clear skies.

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