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Women: Defend Yourselves! 

All females ages 10 and over can join free Women’s Self Defense Workshops at the Williamsbridge Oval, Sundays through Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn self defense moves and discuss the threats faced by females. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

 

Onstage
Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents a Reunion of Salsa concert, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 to $125/VIP. VIP includes pre-concert wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. and the best seats in the house. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 960-8833.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents the Ted Rosenthal Jazz Trio, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., at the Riverdale Y, 5625 Arlington Ave. For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

Events
Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse (at Kingsbridge Road), presents the following free events: Fourth Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder…Exhibition, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays through Jan. 28; Edgar Allan Poe Birthday Bash, Jan. 21 from noon to 5 p.m., featuring performances and readings of his works; and Recycle-to-Art for All Ages, to create items out of recycled materials, Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., through March 29, starting Jan. 25. For more information, call (718) 365-5516.

Join Bronx authors Robert Gumbs and Fordham University’s Professor Mark Naison as they present their book Before the Fires: An Oral History of African American Life in the Bronx from the 1930s to the 1960s, along with the research that was done during the process. The authors will have copies of their book for sale and signing. This lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. For directions, call (718) 881-8900.

The New York Botanical Garden presents for children, the Evergreen Express, through Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, to explore plant parts, make crafts, create a train puppet, join a musical marching parade, and more. Also, there is All Aboard With Thomas & Friends, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., through Jan. 22, a sing-along ride including professional photos offered.  For more information or a detailed schedule, call (718) 817-8700.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Sweet Dreams, Hibernators, to hear tales followed by making a furry animal or woodsy home, Jan. 21 and 22; and Re-framing Winter, to make a small painting of WH nature, then use natural materials to make decorated frames, Jan. 28 and 29; both in the WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is concert, featuring pianist performing classical music, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in the WH House (tickets: $28; $22/member; $15; $12/member ages 8 to 18; info: ext. 251). 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.

The NYPD and Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit invite the public to Together as One NYC, Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th St. (between Inwood Avenue and Plaza Drive). Join police, clergy, community members, youth and business leaders for a special interfaith service. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Jan. 20 to Lorraine.Perez@nypd.org or Kimberly.Ford@nypd.org. For more information, call (718) 299-4503.

The Bronx County Historical Society presents a free illustrated lecture presentation, Edgar Allan Poe at Fordham, featuring Poe’s experience living in the Bronx, at the Bronx Library Center, 301 E. Kingsbridge Rd., Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4257.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following for children: Hands-On Projects at 4 p.m.: (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required), Paper Plate Arctic Fox Making, Jan. 19; and Circle Penguin Making, Jan. 26. 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: “The BFG,” Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. 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, Jan. 20 and 27;  and Preschool Story Time and Craft at 11:15 a.m.: (ages 3 to 5), featuring books, puppetry, dramatics, crafts and flannel boards, Jan. 19 and 26. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: Jan. 19 and 26. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

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