December 11-17, 2003

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8MINUTEDATING.COM Speed-dating. Wed., Dec. 17, 7pm, reservations required. call 856-854-1510 for more info. Red, Hot & Blue, Rt. 70 & Sayer Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ.

ACTOR'S NIGHT OUT CABARET w/ Jeffrey Marsh. Ongoing every Sun., 9pm, free. Fergie's Pub, 1214 Sansom St. 215-928-8118.

ANNUAL ST. LUCIA FEST Sun., Dec. 14, call 610-586-5493 for time and more info. St. James' Church of Kingsessing, 6838 Woodland Ave.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Buffet breakfast for kids. Sat. & Sun. until Dec. 21, 9-10:30am, $12,95, call 215-238-0639 for reservations. Hard Rock Cafe, 12th & Market Sts.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH WITH SANTA Santa & Mrs. Claus lead singalongs & story time. Every Sat. until Christmas, breakfast 8:30-10:30am, lunch 12:30-2:30pm, $29.95. Call 215-234-5254 for reservations. Philadelphia Zoo, 34th St. & Girard Ave.

BUY NOTHING ARTIST TRADING CARDS SESSION Make and trade 2.5x3.5 inch, unique cards. Dec. 13, noon-2pm, free. Well Fed Artists Gallery, 51 N. 3rd St. 215-665-3802.

CHISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM 2003 Craftsmen and artists gather for Christmas-themed festival. Dec.10-14, & 18-21, Wed.-Sat., 11am-8pm, Sun., 11am-6pm, $6. Spring & Main Sts., Bethlehem, PA, 610-861-0678.

COMBAT ZONE WRESTLING Cage of Death 5, bell time to be announced, call 856-742-7061 or visit www.czwwrestling.com for info. Viking Hall, Swanson & Ritner sts.

CONFIDENCE & FAITH Gabe Martinez in collaboration w/ Relache & the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Sat., Dec. 13, 6-8pm, reservations required, call 215-545-4302. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St. 215-545-4302.

FRANK SINATRA'S 88TH BIRTHDAY Buffet dinner. Thu., Dec. 11, 7-11pm, $25. Monsignor Farrell Hall, 16th & Shunk sts., 215-463-2335.

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION w/ Jordan Abramson. Fri., Dec. 12, 1pm (ages 3-12). Chris's Corner, 1940 Pine St. 215-790-1727.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION See the society's halls decked with holly. Sun., Dec. 14, 1-5pm, $3. Burlington County Historical Society, 451 High St., Burlington, NJ. 609-386-4773.

HOLIDAY TRADITION FAMILY DAY With storytelling, gospel, and workshops. Dec. 13, noon-4pm. African American Museum, 7th & Arch Sts. 215-574-0380.

LATKEPALOOZA Local chefs face off in a latke-making contest. Sun., Dec. 14, 2-5 p.m., $4-$8, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3027. See Mixpick on p. 76.

LUCIA FEST traditional Swedish performance. Sat., Dec. 13, noon-4:30pm, $2-7. Traditional Swedish Christmas dinner. Fri., Dec. 12, 6-10pm, $50, American Swedish Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776.

MEAL PACKING Package meals for shut-ins, bring a donation of frozen vegetables, or cooked meat. Wed., Dec. 17, 7:20pm, visit www.svbucks.org for more info. Church of St. Andrews, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown.

MURAL DEDICATION "Tribute to Italian Americans," by Karl Yoder will be dedicated at 7219 Torresdale Ave. on Thu., Dec. 11, 6pm. "Manayunk Passage" by Ken Millington will be dedicated on Tue., Dec. 16, 5pm at 4401 Cresson St.

PHILACON 2003 Sci-fi convention. Dec. 12-14, call 877-744-2315 for registration info. Marriott, 12th & Market Sts.

ROTUNDA FLEA MARKET Browse the wares to support the performing arts venue. Sun., Dec. 14, 11am-5pm. The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St. 215-573-3234. See Mixpick on p. 76.

SHIRAT HA-LEV (SONG OF THE HEART) Ongoing, every Wednesday, 3:30pm-5pm, $10. Call 215-646-2115. Kaiserman branch, Jewish Community Centers of Greater Phila., 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood.

SINGLE VOLUNTEERS OF BUCKS COUNTY MEETING Bring 3 dozen cookies to be donated to the needy. Tue., Dec. 16, 6:45pm, visit www.svbuck.org for more info. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane. Churchville, Bucks County.

TRADITION OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL A LA PUERTO RICAN Art Night in El Barrio from 6-9pm and meet the Parrandon, Fri., Dec. 12, 9-11:30pm. El Taller Puertorrique–o, 2257 N. 5th St. 215-426-3311.. See Mixpick on p. 76.

TRADITIONAL YULE LOG CELEBRATION Sun., Dec. 14, 1-4pm, call for reservation. Pocono Environmental Education Center. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org.

VICTORIAN YULETIDE FESTIVAL Vendors, food, carolers, etc. in the area around the South Garden, and the esplanade overlooking Boathouse Row, and on the New Mill House Deck. Dec. 13-14, 11am-8pm, free.