Hiking and Biking Israel Seminar, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 Lyonsgate Road. Beni Levin will discuss biking and hiking opportunities in Israel. To RSVP, call (614) 581-4251.

Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave. Unique fine arts and crafts created by local artists. Children can enjoy an art activity area. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (614) 237-5223, ext. 102.

Christine's Christmas, a concert to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland-Croy Road. A reception will follow at Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Drive. Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for students and children. Visit nationwidechildren.org/christineschristmas or call (614) 355-0810.

Aging and Wellness Expo 2009, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St. Parking and admission are free. Event will feature Medicare consultations, advice for older adult caregivers, wellness checks and more. Seasonal flu shots available while supplies last (Medicare or insurance card required). Call Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging at (614) 646-7250 or visit www.coaaa.org.

Berwick Kiwanis Club, noon Thursdays at Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road. Call Francis Smith at 939-1313.

Bexley Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Wing's Restaurant, 2801 E. Main St.

Bexley Ohio Scholastic Chess Club, an affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, in the Community Room of Cup O Joe's, 2418 E. Main St. Provides open play and free chess instruction to Bexley scholastic chess players. Contact David Neubauer at 253-7654.

Bexley Club International Training in Communication, 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Driving Park Library, 1566 E. Livingston Ave. Call 841-9103 or 253-2554.

The Right Connection- Bexley/Whitehall/Southeast Columbus Chapter, 1 p.m. Monday at Mozart's, 2152 E. Main St. in Bexley. Call Kim Kalfas at 238-9355.

Central Ohio ACLU Working Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at King Avenue Church, 299 King Ave. Contact www.acluohio.org to register.

Columbus Area Boardgaming Society, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at the Easton Square Shopping Center, 3876 Morse Road, next door to JoAnn Fabrics. Contact (740) 474-4423.

Central Ohio Open Wheel Race Fans meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Otie's Restaurant, 5344 Center St. in Hilliard.

Going Green: Special Considerations in Implementing Green Policy, presented by the League of Woman Voters, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the JCC, 1125 College Ave. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with presentations by a variety of guest speakers to follow at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call (614) 837-1089 or visit www.lwvcols.org.

Hadassah Jewish Study Group, 8-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Columbus Community Kollel, 2501 E. Main St. Rabbi Avrohom Nochum Drandoff leads the sessions. For more information, call Arlene at (614) 235-8111.

Rotary Club of Whitehall-Bexley, noon every Friday at the Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road.

Western Square Dance Club, sponsored by Bucks and Does Singles, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St. For more information, call 901-3994 or 837-6974.

Bexley Board of Education, 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month in the Bexley High School conference room, 328 S. Cassingham Road.

Bexley City Council, 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call city hall at (614) 559-4200 for meeting location.

Bexley Mayor's Court, 9 a.m. every other Friday in council chambers at City Hall, 2242 E. Main St.