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Free Physical Activities Open House
The public is invited to a free Inaugural Adaptive Sports Open House at the Williamsbridge Oval, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (meet outside the Recreation Center). Events include hands-on equipment demonstrations, participation in sample adaptive sports sessions, educational health materials, and a 1-mile walk around Oval Park with the docs at Montefiore. Adaptive sports offers physical activity for people with disabilities. For more information, call (718) 547-4940.

Onstage
The Williamsbridge Oval’s Recreation Center hosts William Shakespeare’s “The Twelfth Night,” April 8 at 1 p.m. RSVP to sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents the following performances: Shaolin Warriors, musical extravaganza with numerous costumes, March 30 at 8 p.m. (tickets: $25 to $45; $10/age 12 and under); Victor Manuelle, April 1 at 8 p.m. (tickets: $45 to $100); Moscow Festival Ballet, featuring a Tchaikovsky Gala, April 2 at 4 p.m. (tickets: $25 to $45; $75/VIP; $10/age 12 and under); Latin singer Diego El Cigala performing salsa and flamenco, and special guests, April 8 at 8 p.m. (tickets: $$50 to $65; $100/VIP); and Jose Alberto “El Canario” and Septeto Santiaguero, featuring Latin music (tickets: $50 to $65; $125/VIP).  VIP tickets include pre-concert wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and the best seats in the house. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 960-8833.

The NY Botanical Garden presents Magical Thailand – A Journey With the Somapa Thai Dance Company, performing classical and folk dances, April 1 and 2 at 1 and 3 p.m. in Ross Hall. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents the Fordham Choir and the BAE Orchestra performing its annual spring concert, April 2 at 3 p.m. at the Fordham University Church. For more information, fees, and to RSVP, call Susan at (718) 601-7399.

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Classics You Can Count On, featuring classical music performed by the Bronx Symphony Strings Quartet & Friends, April 1 at 2:30; and Jazz, featuring the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, April 5 at 6 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events
Lehman College hosts Powerful Women Sharing Their Most Valuable Secrets of Success, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lovinger Theatre’s faculty dining room, featuring music. For more information, call (718) 933-5650. 

The Bronx United Federation of Teachers, 2500 Halsey St., will host a college fair, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for high school students and counselors, featuring college prep workshops, information on admissions, financial aid, exams, and more. For more information, call (866) 509-5921 or (914) 943-9345 (cell).

The NY Botanical Garden will host Senior Appreciation Day, April 7 to celebrate Women’s History Month. Breakfast and Award Presentation will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Garden Terrace Room. Admission is free but seats are limited. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 842-8100.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Organic Collagraph Collections, to create printing plate made with cardboard and synthetic and natural materials, April 1 and 2; and Eels and Hudson River Theatres, to learn about eels, then create a river theatre diorama with movable parts, April 8 and 9; both in the WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is Concert: Amy Burton, soprano, and John Musto, composer/pianist, husband and wife duo, perform popular songs, in the WH House, April 2 at 2 p.m. ($28; $22/member; $15/ages 8 to 18; $12/child member; info: ext. 251); and Nature Program: The Incredible Journey of the American Eel, to learn about and see live eels, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the WH House. 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.

Exhibits
The Bronx County Historical Society presents free opening reception of exhibit Over There, America & The Great War, April 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for children: Hands-On Project: (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required), Paper Plate Bird Craft, March 30 at 4 p.m. Adults can attend: Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners: April 11 at 2 p.m.; and NY Citizenship Information Session: free legal help and financial counseling, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for teens/young adults: film: “Moana,” April 8 at 1:30 p.m. Adults cam attend: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For all: Free 8-Week Poetry Workshop: to read and write original poetry for all levels of experience, Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., March 25 through May 13. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for children: Kids Get Active Fridays at 2:45 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), dance moves on the Wii game console, March 31, April 7 and 14; and Preschool Story Time and Craft at 11:15 a.m.: (ages 3 to 5), featuring books, puppetry, dramatics, crafts and flannel boards, March 30, April 6, 13 and 20. Teens/young adults can attend: Endangered Species: to see live animals and multimedia presentations, April 11 at 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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