Editor’s Pick: Holiday Events 

The public is invited to the following holiday events:

Dec. 9 – Caroling and Dessert Exchange.  Free, at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (lyrics are provided). Bring your favorite dessert: cookies, cake, or pie to share. Info: (718) 543-8672.

Dec. 17 – Winter Wonderland. Free, at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, to celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Eid e-Milad-un nabi, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day, noon to 2 p.m. Events include winter arts and crafts, carnival games, healthy snack program, and a visit from some special guests including Santa. Info: (718) 543-8672. 

Dec. 8 – Tree Lighting Ceremony. Presented by Bronx CB7, 6 p.m., at the Mosholu Parkway Lawn, intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue. Info: (718) 933-5650. 

Dec. 8 – Christmas Tree Lighting. Presented by Fordham-Bedford Housing Corporation, free, 4 p.m. at Serviam Gardems, 323 E. 198th St. Events include Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa. Info: (718) 708-8110.

Dec. 13 – Holiday Procession. Through various neighborhoods, with the 52nd Precinct, 5 to 7 p.m., starting and ending at the precinct, 3016 Webster Ave. A photo op for Santa and officers is from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Info: (718) 220-5811.

Dec. 16 – Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. The Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center (MMSC), 3450 DeKalb Ave., invites seniors to this event, leaving at 9:15 a.m. ($90/members; $96/non members). Trip includes coach bus, orchestra seats and lunch at Dallas BBQ. Info/RSVP: (718) 798-6601.

Dec. 22 – Holiday Show. Features the MMSC seniors. Info:  (718) 798-6601.

Onstage
Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Willie Colón, performing Asalto Navideño, a Christmas concert celebration featuring salsa music, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $100 (VIP). VIP tickets include a 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 Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Celia Cruz Bronx H.S. of Music, performing concert, Dec. 10; and Latin Jazz concert, Dec. 17; 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 presents the Holiday Train Show exhibition in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, through Jan. 16, featuring numerous NYC landmarks made from plant parts and large-scale model trains, New this year is the Coney Island roller coaster. For children, there is Evergreen Express, through Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 5:30 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. In addition, there are afternoon tours on the holiday weekend (meet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center). For more information or a detailed schedule, call (718) 817-8700.

The Bronx Country Historical Society presents lecture, Celebrating 175 Years of St. Ann’s Church, designated as a NYC historic landmark, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., at the Bronx County Archives, 3313 Bainbridge Ave. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 881-8900.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Snowflakes, Candles and Stars, to mix and mold an image of

nature onto a candle or weave a string star or button snowflake at this seasonal bazaar, Dec. 10 and 11; and Pine Scents and Sensations, to make a display using pine boughs and other natural objects, Dec. 17 and 18; all in the 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.

NYC Health & Hospitals invites the public to The Future of Healthcare in NYC, to learn about services, to share insight on how H&H can better serve your community and to help shape healthcare in your neighborhood, Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Community Board 12 office, 4101 White Plains Rd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (718) 918-4055.

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), Polar Bear Hand Print Making, Dec. 15, and Santa and Snowman Making, Dec. 22; and A Christmas Carol: (for ages 5 to 12), performed by Traveling Lantern Theatre Co., Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Adults can attend Computer Basics: Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; and MS Word for Beginners: to create documents, enter and edit text, save files, and various formatting options, Dec. 12 at 2 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 children ages through 12 years: Winter Wonderland Spectacular: hands-on musical experiences, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can attend film: “Ghostbusters,” Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy: Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and 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 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), dance moves on the Wii game console, Dec. 9 and 16; Preschool Story Time and Craft: (ages 3 to 5), features books, puppetry, dramatics, simple crafts, and flannel boards, Dec. 15 at 11:15 a.m.; and Holiday Party: (ages 5 to 12; preregistration required),  to make gingerbread houses and hear seasonal songs. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: Dec. 8, 15 and 22. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

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