Chanukah Palooza: Congregational Chanukah Dinner & Celebration
Friday, December 7, 2018 • 29 Kislev 5779
6:00 PM - 7:30 PMLevin Social HallDinner! Dreidels! Tacky Chanukah Outfits! Music! Games!
Join us for our annual Chanukah celebration and dinner - Chanukah Palooza! There will be a delicious build-your-own taco bar catered by NanaTaco, live music, a laser light show by Optic Laser Media, games and crafts for all ages, photos by crowd favorite ZimZoom Photo Booth, and more!
All are invited -- bring a friend!
- Chanukah Candle Lighting, Dinner, Live Music, & Games at 6:00 PM
 - Tacky Chanukah Outfit Winner announced at 7:00 PM
 - Shabbat Services at 7:30 PM
 
Join us in your best and most absurd Chanukah sweaters, ties, leggings, and festive clothes for our 3rd Annual Tacky Chanukah Outfit Contest! A panel of judges will award the following categories:
- Best Overall
 - Most Creative
 - Most Festive
 
Prizes include: Gift Certificates to Nana Taco ($60 value), a Movie Night Out Package for Silverspot Cinema donated by Heidi Aycock, and a Cozy Bundle of Socks for the Family donated by Nancy Luberoff.

Early Bird Ticket Prices - Scroll down to purchase tickets
Purchase a ticket below by Monday, December 3 at these Early Bird rates:
- Adults (age 13+): $12
- Children ages 5-12 : $7
- Children 4 and under: free
A limited number of tickets will be available online after Dec. 3 and at the door. Adults $15. Children (ages 5-12) $10.
A big thank you to several local businesses and congregants who donated services and prizes for our celebration:
- Optic Laser Media
 - Nana Taco
 - Heidi Aycock
 - Nancy Luberoff
 - ZimZoom Photo Booth
 
NanaTaco Dinner Menu
A build-your-own taco bar will include your choice of:
- Rotisserie Chicken
 - Garlic Beef
 - Grilled Veggies (vegan)
 - Corn & Flour Tortillas (gluten-free corn tortillas available)
 - With a variety of taco toppings including: black beans (vegan), rice (vegan), pico de gallo, salsa verde, salsa roja, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and house-pickled jalapeƱos.
 
Volunteer
We are seeking a few great volunteers to help us from 5:30 - 7:30 pm to help make Chanukah Palooza a success. Volunteers should be 13 years old or older in order to volunteer alone. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket and dinner. Want to volunteer to help and have fun here's how: click on Volunteer Sign-up or email Juliet Jensen.
Photos taken at this event may be used on the Judea Reform website and other publicity.
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