Metrocard Van
A Metrocard van will be visiting two locations in Norwood and Bedford Park on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The first will be at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave. from 12 to 1 p.m. and at the Bedford Park Senior Center, 243 E. 204th St., from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information contact Councilman Andrew Cohen’s office at (718) 549-7300. 

Williamsbridge Oval Classes
The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center holds a variety of exercise classes, game room time, and computer classes for children, teens and adults this fall. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Open House
Councilman Andy King will host an open house and community  meet and greet at his 12^th District offices at 940 E. Gun Hill Rd. and 135 Einstein Loop, Room 44, in Co-Op City on  Jan. 15, from  11 a.m. to 2 p.m. King will be joined by representatives from city agencies, who will be available to answer community questions.

Applicants Wanted for Community Boards
The Borough President’s office is currently accepting applications for membership to local Community Boards. The submission deadline is Friday, February 6, 2015. For more information, visit www.bronxboropres.nyc.gov or call (718) 590-3914.

Winter Programs for Children
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is offering various winter classes in for local children in the arts, fitness and educational subjects. In person registration will be on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3450 DeKalb Ave. For more information visit www.mmcc.org or call (718) 882-4000.

Parking Calendars
Copies of the NYC 2015 Parking calendar are available to residents. Anyone interested can visit Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s district office at 3107 Kingsbridge Ave.

Support Services for Grandparents
The PSS/WSF Grandparent Family Apartments (GFA), which provides supportive housing for grandparents raising their grandchildren,  offers various services for caregivers and children through its PSS Kinship Caregivers Program. For more information, visit www.pssusa.org or call (718) 620-1262.

Opportunity for Local Poets
Poetryfest is soliciting submissions of poems of up to 21 lines for its Free Poetry Contest. The deadline is Dec. 20, and entrants can submit their work online at Poetryfest.TV or by mail to 1638 Dogwood, Ackworth, Georgia 30102. Winners will receive cash prizes and be featured in the organization’s upcoming poetry show. 

52nd Precinct Explorers
The 52nd Precinct Law Enforcement Explorers meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at 3016 Webster Ave. The group is open to youth ages 14 to 20. Learn about law enforcement as a career, meet with local police officers, participate in projects, trips, and various activities. For more information, call PO Yvette Palermo-Ortega at (718) 220-5833.