For the first time, Claremont will host a Chanukah festival at city hall on Wednesday, December 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The evening will include a Menorah lighting, an appearance by Mayor Corey Calaycay, music, latkes and sufganiyah, holiday crafts, dreidels and Chanukah gifts for children. The celebration is free and open to the public.

For information, contact Rabbi Sholom Harlig at Chabad of the Inland Empire at (909) 949-4553 or visit www.ChabadInlandEmpire.com.