Along with lighting the menorah there were potato latkes, donuts and candy for kids. More than 50 people attended the celebration and kids were given light sticks and dreidel balloons.

There will be music, latkes and free dreidels for the kids. The 20-foot menorah is erected and maintained throughout Chanukah from Dec. 25 and culminates on Jan 2.

Many people in attendance said lighting the menorah symbolizes that even in darkness, there's always room for light. "Especially in these days, it's very important to show the kids that even in ...

They were offered hot cocoa, jelly doughnuts, gelt and dreidel cookies and could take home a free menorah. Several crafts were there for kids as well. Bloomington resident Christie Popp said she ...