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Holiday Tree Lightings 

The public is invited to two Christmas tree lightings in Norwood. One sponsored by the Jerome-Gun Hill BID is on Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Greenstreets Park on Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North (info: (718) 324-4946); and the other sponsored by Community Board 7 is on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. on Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue (info: (718) 933-5650). 

Onstage 

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Music: Bronx Songwriters Showcase, featuring singer and jazz trio, Nov. 29; and Celia Cruz H.S. Orchestra in Concert: Dec. 6; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events

Williamsbridge Oval, 3225 Reservoir Oval E., presents Seniors Fitness Fest, free fitness and computer classes, entertainment and giveaways, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior membership for ages 62+ is $25 for gym, computer and fitness; adults ages 25 to 61 is $50/6 months or $100/year. For more information, call (718) 543-8672. Baf

Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy’s Reunions on the Trail, invites the public to its 5K Run or Walk, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., at the Tortoise & Hare Statue ($25; $15/ages 7 to 12; free/under 6. Preregistration is required at vcpark.org. For more information, write info@vcpark.org.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Projects: Harvest Time Hangings, to gather leaves and cones and weave them with other materials to create a decorative wall hanging, Nov. 29 and 30; and Seasons Greetings, to draw tales for pop-up holiday cards, Dec. 6 and 7; both in 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.

Holiday Events 

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents Holiday Concert: Music for St. Nicholas, Dec. 6 at Van Cortlandt House Museum, VC Park, Broadway near 246th Street; and Dec. 13 and 14 at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Pk; all at 1 and 3 p.m. Free tickets are available online at bronxartsensemble.org or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to St. Nicholas Day Festival, c/o Bronx Arts Ensemble, 80 Van Cortlandt Park South, #7D-1, Bronx, NY 10463 (specify number of tickets; limit 5 per order). For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Rd., Pelham Bay Pk., presents on Dec. 5: Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Music and Refreshments, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ($12/adults; $10/seniors/students; free/members); on Dec. 6: Annual Holiday Family Day: A Storybook Christmas, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including storytelling (10:15 a.m. and noon), glee club at 11 a.m., professional photos with Santa ($20), and crafts (full day: $20/1+ years; $15/member children; free/adults/kids under 1 year; Holiday Party, including cocktails, caroling, holiday fare buffet dinner, and more, 7 to 10 p.m.; on Dec. 13: Holiday Candlelight Tours and Victorian Carolers, 6 to 8 p.m. , includes snacks ($12/adults; $10/seniors/students/members). Reservations are required for each event. For more information, call (718) 885-1461.

New York Botanical Garden holds its Holiday Train Show through Jan. 19. Included are over 20 large-scale model railway trains and trolleys traversing nearly a quarter-mile of track, hands-on activities for children, Concert Series Dec. 7 and 21 at 4 p.m. in the Ross Hall; and Holiday A Cappella, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. through Jan. 18. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Viennese Christmas by the Hollywood Concert Orchestra, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. (tickets are $15 to $25; $10/12 and under). For more information, call (718) 960-8833.

Library Events

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for children: Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.: (ages 3 to 5 years), Dec. 4 and 11; Toddler Play Time at noon: (ages 18 to 36 months), Dec. 4 and 11; Tree Ornament Making: (ages 7 to 12), Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.; and Magnet Magic: (ages 5+), Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy film: Nov. 28 at 3 p.m.; and Create Hip-Hop Jewelry: Make your own jewelry, materials provided, Dec. 2 at 3 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 adults Knitting Circle at 3 p.m.: Dec. 4 and 11. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Active Health at 4 p.m.: Yoga and zumba, Dec. 5; and Chess Program: Learn to play, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. (both for ages 5 to 12); and Toddler Time at 11 a.m.: Dec. 10 (for ages 18 to 36 months). Teens/young adults can enjoy film: Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Basics Open Lab at noon: Dec. 4 and 11. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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