As part of its Holiday on the Lake festivities, the Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association (HCCA) will be sponsoring a menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 29 at 4:00 pm. The holiday celebration will begin with live music. Rabbi Avi Korer of Chabad of Putnam County will preside over this Chanukah festival ceremony with singing and refreshments. The menorah will be located on the shore of Lake Gleneida  at the intersection of Routes 6 and 52 (opposite the Reed Memorial Library). The public is invited to come help us celebrate. The fun will begin at 4:00 pm and the menorah lighting ceremony will begin at 4:30 pm. For more local Chanukah activities visit www.PutnamChabad.org.