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Sunday, September 14
Potatoes for Change! Cookies First! Four University of Chicago professors will debate which treat reigns supreme: latke or hamantash. A post-debate reception at 9:30pm, where guests are welcome to eat the contestants, costs $5. Doors open at 7pm. Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. Visit www.uchicagohillel.org/Hillel_Website/Latke_Hamantash.html for more information.
Shoot some hoops, win a turkey. Simple, no? The free event starts at 4pm at Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington.