\ 29 Herald & Lantern 12 December '84 ' . ; _ . —

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By Libby Demp Forrest THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN is kerning us busy. These short, short days of daylight are just not long enough to do all the tasks that have to be done. Ahhh, the Christinas notes that have to be sent ... the cookies we'd like to bake ... the presents that haveta be purchased, then wrapped ... time marches on. % • • • The Winter Solstice occurs at 11:23 A.M. EST next Friday, December 21. Ihus, we will reach the shortest day and the longest night of the year. We'll be telling you more about this annual occurrence next week. v*> * * • . Also coming up next week is Hanukfeah, the Festival of Lights celebrated by the Jews for eight days starting Tues., - Dec. 18. It is one of the happiest holidays woven into the traditions of the Jewish I people; placing the Hanukkah lights in the nine-branched menorah. i It is customary to serve La tkes during Hanukkah, delicious pancake fried to 4 golden brown perfection. Draidel games are traditional fun for children and grownups, too during Hanukkah. The Draidel is a four-sided top, with a thumb-piece at the top for spinning it around on the pointed tip. The Draidel falls on one flat side and the marking indicates whether the player has won or lost, and the amount. • • • Along with the holidays, comes an abundance of good times. When it comes .» to eating out, we're always assured of the best at this week's recommendations: BRIAN'S PLACE. Dine in 'style and comforLat the Avalon location of Brian's Place, fchich offers especially satisfying meals jou're likely to come back for time and title again. Located at 2408 Dune Drive, Brians Placeyinpen for breakfast, luncheon and dinner. The menu offers plenty of choices^ but everything is affordable. We enjoyed a tasty hot luncheon platter there last weekend — chicken pot pie and a crispy salad, all for $4.95. The Hubby (you know men, and their meat and potatoes — ) was well satisfied with a hot roast beef sandwich with gravy, French Fried potatoes and a beverage, also for $4.95. A Very pleasant atmosphere awaits I you. H * * * ALEXANDER'S. One of Cape May's most renowned restaurants, Alexander's Inn & Restaurant, at 653 Washington Street will be closing for the season on Dec. 16 — thus we suggest you enjoy its seasonal decor and superb food while you p can. The grand setting is authentically Victoian — and the food matches it divinely. Now open 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as for the marvelous Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., accommodate your taste for excellence this H weekend.

VICTORIAN TOUCHES — la prrprratioa for Coart House Chriitmes House Tour, sponsored by Middle Township unit of Burdette Tomlta Memorial hospital auxiliary . Ruth Webe, auxiliary' president, left, helps Marie Metx decorate her home Victorian style for tour. Tickets for benefit event Dec. 28 will be sold at Municipal Building beginning at t p.m. to benefit the hospital.

, County Calendar I term A* COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY | PRKmTto PUBLICATION Send them to: Ltbby Demp Forreit. P O Box 430. Cape May Court House. N J 08210 1 WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12 Avilon Board of Education, trailer Board Room, 4 p.m THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13 Luncheon meeting and quilt raffle. Stone Harbor Avalon branch, Burdette Tomlih Memorial Hospital (info 465-5337), at the Whitebrier, Avalon. Candlelight Walk. Washington St. Mall, Cape May, 7-9 p.m. Cape SUmp Club meeting, (info 884-8778), County Library, Court House, 7: A p.m. • FRIDAYJDECEMBER 14 Gingerbread House Contest display, all entries exhibited at Cape May ciurity Art League, (info 884-8628), 1050 Washington St., Cabe May, thru Dec. 29. On the 29th guests on Candlelight will vote for winners. Spaghetti Dinner by HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) (info 465-3064), in cafeteria, VoTecb School, Court House, 4:36-7:30. Ham Dinner to benefit Ethiopian hunger through UMCOR-Methodist Relief channel (info 884-7486 or 884-4030) , in Lyle Hall, First United Methodist Church 635 Washington St., Cape May, 4:30-7 p.m. Dennis Volunteer Fire Co. and Dennis Twp. Rescue Squad benefit at Meerwahl's Wonderland of Lights open house, (info 861-3041), Rt. 83, Dennisville, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cape May City Women's Republican Club Dinner Cinfo 884-3898 or 884-5073), at Atlas Motor Inn, Beach Drive, 7 p.m. j Hospitality Night on Washington St. Mall ( info 884-841 1 ) , Cape May, 7-9 p.m. Christmas Lights Trolley Tours, (info 884-8411), leave from Info Booth, Ocean St., Cape May, 8 p.m. 2nd Annual Christmas Vigil for Peace by Jersey Cape Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament (info 884-4631 or 884-7472), at Our Lady Star of the Sea church, Washington Mall, Cape May, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 15 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by No. Wildwood F.M.B.A. 522-5916), at Anglesea fire hall. Also Sunday. .N Christmas Antique Show and Bazaar by Kiwanis Club of Court House (info 465-7360). at Melville Lockwood 4-H (Page 34 Please)

i t i Guild to Give Classic 'Carol' COURT HOUSE - \ Scrooge, Marley.' Tiny Tim, aqd the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future will come to life again on the stage of Mid die Township Elementary school 3 when, the Jersey Cape Performing Arts v Guild presents its innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Dec. 22, 23, 27, at 28 at 8 p.m There will be a matinee performance Sunday, Dec 23 at 2 p.m. For information and reservations call

ATLAS. After the hen-tic fervor of Christmas Day, culminate, the holiday with Christmas dinner at the Crystal Room in the Atlas Motor Inn, on Beach » Drive, near Madison Avenue, in Cape May. 5 The Atlas will be featuring its 2nd Annual Christmas Festival dinner this Sunday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a full coarse dinner (everything served gourmet style) for just $8.95 per person. There will be Christmas carolfers on hand, festival decorations, plenty of Christmas cookies — and Santa himself as well as entertainment by Now and y Then for your dancing pleasure Be sure to make reservations as soon as possible — call 884-7000. • • •' PETER SHIELDS. The Peter Shields Restaurant is one of Cape May's newest traditions — located at one of its old locations, at 1301 Beach Drive (at Trenton Avenue). A handsome mansion houses one of Cape May's best restaurants. ; The cuisine is as close as you can come to perfection, prepared by a famous chef. A variety of specialties are served by an exceptional staff. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:30. Sunday Brunch is served from 9 until 2:30 p.m. s Come celebrate the season in the romantic dining room. * • • OBADIAH'S. Aged steaks and fresh seafood are the hallmark of Obadiah's, »j located at exit 25 of the Parkway in Marmora. It would be hard to match the thickness and the quality of Obadiah's 32 oz. Porter House steaks or the 16 oz. Lobster tails. tx Obadiah's scenic location itself is worth the trip' to reach this rural and attractive restaurant, established just this year, but where the feeling of down country abounds. A great location for Christmas parties — call 390-3574 for reservations