Manchester – The George and Lillian Sandals Memorial Dinner and Lecture featuring guest speaker Dr. Holtz, professor of Jewish education, will discuss his new biography, Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud; dinner, 6 p.m.; service, 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m., dessert/lecture; co-sponsored by Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI) and Hadassah, at BSBI, 400 East Middle Tpke., (860) 643-9563. $20/adults, $15/children under 18, $5/dessert and lecture only.