Temple Beth El presents its annual Hanukah Festival on December 6 from 9 a.m -3 p.m. Hot potato latkes and apple fritters will be served all day at the arts and crafts sale and book fair. Wandering klezmer musicians wlll entertain from 12-2:30, the Hanukah sing-along/dance-a-along takes place from 12-12:30. Crafts for children and parents are from 1-3, and children's stories will be told from 1:30 -2:30. Admission is free and open to the public. Temple Beth El is located at the corner of Court and Tioga Streets in Ithaca, NY>

What: Student Art Exhibit When: Through Dec. 15, regular hours Mon-Thur: 8-5; Fri.: 8-4; Sat.: 9:30-4; Sun.: 11-4 Where: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca Description: Each painting in this exhibit features a bird associated with the Cornell Lab’s research programs and citizen-science projects. The textured gel and paint works were created by seventh-through-tenth graders More information about the exhibit can be found at: www.birdsleuth.net/texturedart. The works are also for sale. Proceeds benefit education at the Cornell Lab and the school whose students produced the paintings. Admission: Free Contact: (800) 843-BIRD (2473); www.birds.cornell.edu

Free, guided weekend bird walks are continuing through the end of the year at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca. You'll be walking the wooded trails of Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. Just meet at the front door of the Lab. Some binoculars are available for loan. Sept/Oct walks: 8:00 am, Saturday and Sunday Nov/Dec walks: 9:00 am, Saturday and Sunday Contact: (800) 843-BIRD (2473)