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Holiday Events

The public is invited to the following free events:

Tree Lighting – Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Lou Gehrig Plaza, East 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, featuring Christmas carols with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, cookies and a special treat from Santa while supplies last.

Tree Lighting – Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the center mall at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue, featuring hot chocolate, carolers, small gifts while supplies last, and a visit from Santa Claus. Info: (718) 933-5650.

Winter Wonderland – Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Williamsbridge Oval, featuring holiday arts & crafts, games, and music. Info: (718) 543-8672 or (718) 515-2495.

Celebrate St. Nicholas – Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to learn about the history of this day, with activities, at the Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Bdwy., VC Park. Info: (718) 543-3344.

Holiday Concert – Dec. 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. featuring the Bronx Arts Ensemble at Woodlawn Cemetery’s Woolworth Chapel. Preregistration is required at www.WoolawnTours.org.

Onstage
Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for adults: Chamber Music Concert: Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. featuring the Celia Cruz H.S. Orchestra; and for teens/young adults: Carnegie Hall: Youth Ensemble Concert: Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Info: (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events
Williamsbridge Oval presents Storytime and Blessing Bags, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. featuring free books. Prepare bags to be given out to the homeless. Please bring adult hats or gloves for donations. Info and RSVP: text (347) 974-1105.

The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave., holds bazaar/carnival on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: (718) 884-6105.

Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents Fact Check: The Census in the Age of Trump, Dec. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Event includes a discussion with civil rights advocates and activists on the citizenship question, digital security and misinformation campaigns surrounding the 2020 census. Info: (718) 960-8013.

The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Rd., presents the following events at the Society Meeting House: Riverdale Art Association Exhibit: through Jan. 2, (artist reception: Dec. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. featuring Argentinian-style refreshments); Reverence and Awe: Ethical Practice: Dec. 8 at 11 a.m., to reflect on the humanist meanings; Ethics for Children: Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to teach children to be kind and fair through stories, games, art, discussions, and free play. The Society is also holding a Coat Drive, daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Dec. 17, at the Broadway Family Plaza, 5731 Broadway. Donations can be dropped off at the Plaza security desk. Accepted are clean gently used coats, scarves, hats and gloves of all sizes. Info: (718) 548-4445.

Christ Church Riverdale, 5040 Henry Hudson Pkway. at West 252nd Street, presents Riverdale Choral Society Concert, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. followed by a reception ($25). Info: (718) 543-2219.

The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center offers free art in painting, collage, sculpture or drawing as follows: Studio Art: Dec. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m.; and Toddler Studio Art: Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon. Also scheduled free is Literacy Day: Stories and snacks for ages 1 to 13 (books will be distributed to take home), Dec. 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; and Winter Wonderland: Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 featuring holiday arts & crafts, games, and music. Info: (718) 543-8672 or (718) 515-2495.

The Bronx Zoo features the Return of Holiday Lights, through Jan. 5, Sundays to Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Included are carolers, costume characters, train rides (fee), lantern safari, animated sculptures, light show in Astor Court every 20 minutes, and nightly ice carving demonstrations. Tickets: $29.95/adults; $22.95/children; $28.95/seniors. There will be an Ice Jubilee featuring an ice bar, ice throne, ice slide from Dec. 21 to 31 excluding Dec. 24 and 25, and an ice carving competition on Dec. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. For ticketing and a full schedule of activities, visit bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights. Info: (718) 220-5100.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Ave., offers a variety of adult and senior programs through Dec. 21. Info or a detailed listing: (718) 367-3657.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Transformational Terrariums, to make a terrarium using natural material, Dec. 7 and 8; and Self Portraits: Follow My Track, to make a self-portrait using natural and food materials, Dec. 14 and 15; both in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. Info and a schedule of events including tours and walks: (718) 549-3200. 

Library Events
Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for ages 5 to 12: STEM Fridays at 4 p.m.: Dec. 6 – Crystal Experiment; Dec 13 – Maker Space; Dec. 20 – Insta-Snow. Adults can attend: Computer Basics: Dec. 18 at 1 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, Dec. 6 and 13; Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months): stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts, Dec. 9, 12, 16 and 19; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): Dec. 10 and 17 (Building). Families can attend film: “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” Dec. 14 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 for children ages 5 to 12: film: “Wonder,” Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Basics at noon: Dec. 12, 19 and 26. Info: (718) 549-5200.

NOTE: Items for consideration may be mailed to our office or sent to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org, and should be received by Dec. 9 for the next publication date of Dec. 19.

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