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Black History Month Celebration 

The public is invited to North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave. to celebrate Black History Month, Feb. 21 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on the 17th floor. The keynote speaker is Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, the first African American Assembly Speaker in NYC history. Info: NCBPublicAffairs@nychhc.org.

 

Events
Tracey Towers, 20 W. Mosholu Pkwy. So., Community Room A, holds Election 2020 Town Hall, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Event includes discussion on early voting, voter registration, poll worker job opportunities, and the upcoming presidential election. Info: John Zaccaro, Jr. at John.ZaccaroJr@gmail.com.

Church of the Holy Nativity, 3061 Bainbridge Ave. at 204th Street, presents its 16th anniversary of Poetry and Dining, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. $25/donation per ticket includes dinner, drinks, poetry and surprises. Guests are invited to bring their own pieces of poetry and participate. Info: (914) 494-3412 or (917) 208-3207.

Williamsbridge Oval offers numerous activities for all ages. Info/schedule: (718) 543-8672/8.

NYC Parks hosts Family Fun Day, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 10th annual Bronx Winterfest, Brady Playground, 2222 Bronx Pk. E. Event includes winter sports, dance performances, games, prizes, and more. Info: www.nycgovparks.org.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Biomimicry Boutique, to dress up and walk the catwalk, Feb. 15 and 16; and Swamp Spectacles and Marsh Marvels, to make large-scale puppets and float-like structures, then be part of a public service announcement video, Feb. 22 and 23; both in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. Info/schedule of events including tours and walks: (718) 549-3200. 

Exhibits
Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. celebrates Black History Month with Young, Gifted and Black: The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art, beginning Feb. 8. Opening reception is Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Info: (718) 960-8833. 

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing; and Mott Haven, the Bronx: A Historic District Turns Fifty, through May. Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: (718) 881-8900.

Bronx Council on the Arts presents The Update, free exhibition at the Hostos Community College Art Gallery room C-190, 450 Grand Concourse, Tuesdays through Fridays noon to 6 p.m., through Feb. 26’s free closing reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: (718) 518-6728.

Bronx River Art Center (BRAC), 1087 E. Tremont Ave., presents free 25 Years of Project 59: A Retrospective of Ukrainian-American Artist Irina Danilova, through March 11, Mondays through Fridays noon to 6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 6 p.m. Info: (718) 589-5819. 

New York Botanical Garden presents 18th Annual Orchid Show through April 19.featuring dazzling creations. Info: (718) 817-8700.

Library Events
Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents: STEM Fridays at 4 p.m.: Feb. 14; and R.E.A.D. With Tyler: Sign up to read to a therapy dog, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. (both for ages 5 to 12); and Read to Me, Little Bee: Includes play, music, storytime and free book giveaway (ages to 5 years), Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Adults can attend: Microsoft Word for Beginners: Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.; and film: “The Wiz,” Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Info: (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for kids: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): crafts, Feb. 14 and 21; Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months): stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts, Feb. 20 and 24; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): Feb. 18 (Astronomy). Families can attend film: “A Dog’s Journey,” Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can join: Knitting: Thursdays at 3 p.m. Info: (718) 882-8239. 

Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), offers film: “Charlotte’s Web,” Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. (ages 5 to 12). Teens/young adults can enjoy: Juggling 101: Watch jugglers followed by participant juggling and a juggling ball making workshop, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Basics: Feb. 22 at noon. Info: (718) 549-5200. 

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