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Weekend Countdown: Shop Hanukkah Boutiques in Oak Park

Temple Emanu-El and Aish in the Woods plan Sunday events that will feature holiday wares from popular retailers and local merchants, as well as refreshments.

Posted Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 11:08 pm ET|Updated Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 10:09 am ET

There are not one, but two, Hanukkah events planned for Sunday in Oak Park and we've got the scoop on both.

Our picks for today:

Where:
When: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday
Cost: Free
Why go: There will be lots of handcrafted items, including jewelry and knits, candles and holiday decorations. The Book Beat of Oak Park will be on hand with a great selection of books. Bagels, coffee and juice will be available.
What else: Visit www.emanuel-mich.org for more information.

Where:
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Cost: Free
Why go: Shop items from more than 20 local vendors, including You'll Flip, Stella & Dot, Little Boogaloo, Designs by Rifcah, Out of the Box and more. A portion of sales will be used to support educational programs.
What else: Click here for a coupon to receive 10 percent off at one vendor; limit one per family. Visit http://www.aishinthewoods.com/new/specialevents.php for more information.

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