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Published on 11/30/1998 All articles from this issue

Holiday Happenings

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Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony Tuesday

The third annual celebration of Hanukkah will be a part of this year's downtown Los Altos seasonal celebration activities starting at sundown (approximately 5:30 p.m.) on Tuesday in the Community Plaza.

The ceremony celebrates the third night of the Festival of Lights and will include group singing and dancing and a taste of some of the foods that make Hanukkah special.

Children from Congregation Kol Emeth and the Jewish Community Center will light a new giant menorah. The "Fiddler on the Roof," Vvi the Fiddler and his Klezmaniacs, will fill the Plaza with music and dancing from 6-8 p.m.

Visitors will have the opportunity to sample special holiday snacks and chocolate gelt. Children will receive free dreidels.

Festival of Lights Parade seeks financial support

The 21st annual Festival of Lights Parade, held this past Sunday, is solely supported by donations from Los Altos residents and businesses. Donations are gratefully accepted at P.O. Box 996, Los Altos 94023.

Gingerbread house exhibit at Hillview

The Los Altos Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual gingerbread house exhibit, held through Friday at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave.

Gingerbread house creations are constructed of all-edible materials (although not necessarily in edible form).

For more information, call 941-0950, ext. 300.

Holiday carriage rides in downtown Los Altos

Tickets are now on sale for the new, one-half hour carriage rides around downtown Los Altos for the holiday season. Rides will be offered 5-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year.

The turn-of-the-century carriages comfortably seat four adult passengers and meet modern safety requirements.

Sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association, tickets are $40 per ride and riders are encouraged to make advance reservations by calling 949-5282.

Santa daily in Los Altos

A 40-year tradition continues this year, as Santa Claus sets up shop at Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos daily from noon to 4 p.m., through Christmas Eve.

Rancho merchants invite the public to "bring the kids and camera." There is no photo concession at Rancho, but nearby Rancho Camera Center can provide photo services a day ahead of the visit. Call 948-7456 for details. Rancho Shopping Center is located on Foothill Expressway at Springer Road and Magdalena Avenue.

Sponsors needed for Los Altos tree lighting

The Los Altos Village Association is asking residents and businesses to help support the cost of providing street decorations and twinkle lights that adorn many of the trees in downtown Los Altos and provide a festive ambiance during the month of December.

Residents wishing to donate can call 949-5282.