Chanukah Celebration Tuesday Night in LV

As we come down the home stretch of the holiday season–and of 2011–sometimes it feels like your head could be spinning. So, we’re here to tell you it’s OK to slow down and breath, even if just for a few minutes. Take a look at what you should know about in town today.

You Need to Light the Menorah: The annual menorah lighting to celebrate the first night of Chanukah on the porch of will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to everyone. Songs and festivities will be available. The celebration is led by Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Temple Hatikvah in Flanders. .

You Need to Know About Health: The Washington Township Board of Health will hold its final meeting of 2011 at the at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

You Need to Deck The House And Vote: Patch’s nationwide Deck the House contest is currently underway and all readers are invited to enter their videos and photos of Long Valley’s best decorated homes. Also, don’t forget to vote for the entries already there. What’s on the line? How about $100,000 for local schools! Go here to find out rules, regulations, how to enter, and how to vote.

You Need to Hang Out With Golden Folks: The Washington Township Golden Age Group will meet at the at 10 a.m. Coffee and desserts are supplied, and guests may bring their own lunch. .

You Need Some Winter Sports: The have a few games on the schedule today. The boys and girls winter track teams will compete in the DeSchriver Invitational at Drew University at 4:30 p.m. The boys and girls swim teams will compete against Chatham High School at 6:15 p.m. at the Morris Union Juncture Pool. The boys basketball team will host Delbarton at 7 p.m., the Wolfpack wrestling team will host High Point Regional at 7 p.m., and the ice hockey team will host Morristown-Beard at 8 p.m. Go support your teams!