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Friday is the first day of Hanukkah, and here are some ways to celebrate/take part in Portland:

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On Friday, Lompoc Brewing releases Portland's first beer brewed for Hanukkah – “8 Malty Nights”, which they describe as “a rich, dark ale made with chocolate malts and flaked rye.” (more info)

On Saturday, Hilel, JSU & the Jewish Federation of Portland are hosting Matzo Ball at the Crown Room with Vursatyl of Lifesavas, Philly's Phunkestra Soul Orchestra & others. There is an open bar hour or so and you can RSVP Leigh Feldman for it at leighfeldman3@gmail.com. This is also a benefit for the Sunshine Pantry. $3 with a canned food donation. 9pm. 21+ (flyer & a little more info)

On Sunday, Leigh's weekend event list: Latke's and Laughs @ Tea Zone (potato pancakes and a screening of the Hebrew Hammer)

Lastly, the Menora will be up in Pioneer Square (pictured above from 2008) and will be lit from the 11th through the 18th. There is no information on when the lightings take place on the website, but they should be at sundown….which seems to be about 4:30PM (4:30!!!).

(Oh, and while this is not Hanukkah related (or Chanukah related), famous Portland Jewish artists Chris Haberman & John Graeter of Portland City Art, are having a huge Portland art show on Friday with 100 artists, over 2000 pieces & everything is  only $30 + Pipeline is a sponsor.)

From our partners at World Forestry Center

Museum by Moonlight at World Forestry Center
An after-hours event for those 21+
Dec. 10, 2009, 6 — 9:30pm, $8
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
www.worldforestry.org
Take MAX to our front door! Exit Washington Park/Zoo

Tastings •  Beer •  Wine •  Food

Come explore the Discovery Museum after hours and view the special exhibit, Coffee: The World in Your Cup. Wondering what to expect? Portland Roasting Coffee is brewing holiday decadence drinks and has teamed up with Laurelwood Brewery to create Organic Portland Roasting Espresso Stout! Also on tap Tree Hugger Porter. Barefoot Wine's pouring their selection of the red, the white, and the bubbly.

Don't forget 50 Licks Handmade Icecream who's bringing all their flavors including the legendary Maple Bacon and Single Malt Scotch (so potent it requires an OLCC license!) Missionary Chocolates will be sampling the latest and greatest vegan creations including Stumptown Ethiopian Sodomo & Read the rest of this entry »