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Celebrate the Holidays 

The public is invited to a Winter Wonderland to celebrate Christmas, Eid eMilad-un Nabi, Kwanzaa, Chanukah and Three Kings Day, Dec. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Williamsbridge Oval. Events include winter arts and crafts, carnival games, healthy snacks and a visit from some special guests including Santa. For more information, call (718) 543-8672 or visit nyc.gov/parks.

Onstage
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Concert, featuring the Celia Cruz H. S. Chamber Orchestra performing classical music, Dec. 12; and Definitely Dickens Carolers featuring carolers performing traditional and contemporary holiday classics in Victorian-style costume, Dec. 19; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events
The New York Botanical Garden’s Ross Hall presents Winter Harmonies Concert Series, featuring Le Train Bleu ensemble performing classical music including a concert for kids at 2 p.m., Dec. 13 and 20 at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets (which include All-Garden pass admission to the Holiday Train show) are $35/adult; $23/child; members: $15/adult; $10/child. For more information, call (718) 817-8700 or visit www.nybg.org.

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation presents free: Seasonal Crafts, each Friday through Jan. 29, 2016, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Poe Park’s Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse (at Kingsbridge Road. For more information, call (718) 365-5516.

The Williamsbridge Oval offers Hip-Hop Aerobics Classes, Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to become a member, call (718) 543-8672. 

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Candles, Snowflakes and Stars, to mold an image of nature onto a candle or make a woven string star or button snowflake, Dec. 12 and 13; and Snow-Globe Gift Boxes, to make a snow globe using live pine boughs, then decorate it, Dec. 19 and 20; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

Holiday Events
Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Christmas Around New York, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Lovinger Theatre, featuring the New York Choral Society performing traditional and international Christmas carols with brass and organ accompaniment. Also included are an audience sing-a-long and a special appearance by the Celia Cruz Bronx H.S. of Music Stage Choir.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Parranda Navideña (Puerto Rican style Christmas celebration), Dec. 12 at 8 p.m., featuring José Nogueras and El Trio Borinquen. Tickets are $25 to $50; $10/ages 12 and under. For more information, call (718) 960-8833. 

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse, presents free event (tickets are required): Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring Harambee Dance Company performing traditional and contemporary African dance, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Repertory Theatre. Subject to change. For more information and to reserve, call (718) 518-4455 or visit www.hostoscenter.org.

The Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Ave., presents Chanukah Community Party, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring for kids: arts and crafts, dancing, food craft, and more, all in an Israeli style (light kosher dinner and treats will be provided after candle lighting; $10/pp; $35/family). For more information, call (718) 548-8200 or (347) 479-8274.

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation presents Holiday Train Show, daily through Jan. 18, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the New York Botanical Garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, featuring model trains that zip through a display of 150 NYC landmarks, each recreated with bark, leaves and other natural materials. Advance reservations are recommended. For more information and tickets prices, call (718) 817-8716.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following events for children: Early Literary Series: (ages 2 to 4), musical fun, read aloud, free book giveaway and library card signup, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.; Hands-on Projects at 4 p.m. (ages 7 to 12; in-person preregistration required): Paper Snowman Making, Dec. 10 and Gingerbread House Making, Dec. 17; Dorothy in the Land of Oz (ages 3 to 12): presented by Traveling Lantern Theatre, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.; and Family Time (ages 3 to 6): reading aloud and crafts, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Teens/young adults can join Design Your Own Leather Bag: to make a leather backpack, tote or messenger bag, and add pockets and accessories, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.; and film: “Elf,” Dec. 24 at noon. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Harry Potter Party (ages 5 to 12): to celebrate the series with games, crafts and trivia, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m.; and Winterfest (ages 5 to 12): games and crafts, Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can attend film: “Pixels,” Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School Book Celebration (ages 5 to 12): celebrate this book series with a fun craft, game and snacks, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. (registration required); Abracadabra (ages 3 to 12): hand tricks and comedic talents interactive show, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m.; and Kids Pajama Party (ages 18 months to 12 years): cool craft and read-alouds, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. (registration required). Adults can join: Computer Basics at noon: to learn computer parts, email and more, Dec. 17. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

A HAPPY AND HEALTHY PASSOVER TO ALL OUR JEWISH READERS! 

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