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Bronx Tree Lightings
The public is invited to attend local tree lighting events: Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the plaza on Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North, sponsored by the Jerome-Gun Hill BID, and includes Christmas carols with Santa, hot chocolate, cookies, and gifts (718) 324-4946; on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., at the Mosholu Parkway Lawn at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue, sponsored by Bronx Community Board #7 (718) 933-5650; and on Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bryan Park (East Fordham Road and Kingsbridge Road), featuring Santa Claus, free presents for the first 100 kids, music, raffles and prizes (718) 562-1269.

Onstage
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Kinobe & Jaja, concert with two African musicians, Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. 

Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD), 2474 Westchester Ave., presents Monster, dance performance, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ($20). For more information, call (718) 918-2110. 

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents The Emperor’s New Clothes, Dec. 4 at 1 and 2:30 p.m. in the Whitehall Ballroom, 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy. Tickets are $10; $12 at the door. For more information call (718) 601-7399 or visit bronxartsensemble.org.

Events
Co-op crafters are invited to a Holiday Crafts Show, Dec. 3 from noon to 6 p.m. at Vladeck Hall, 74 Van Cortlandt Park South at Hillman Avenue. Work will be available for sale and must be hand crafted, not imported. ($30/fee; tables are limited: $5/6’; $8/8’; free/bring your own table). For more information or to RSVP, call (718) 796-9300.

The New York Botanical Garden presents the Holiday Train Show exhibition in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory featuring numerous NYC landmarks made from plant parts and large-scale model trains, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. New this year is the Coney Island roller coaster. Also scheduled is Bar Car Night, for adults 21+ which includes street performers, ice sculpting demonstrations, stilt walking and a dance theatre. The Pine Tree Cafe hosts musicians ($25/members; $35/non members; advance tickets recommended). For children, there is Evergreen Express, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Nov. 27, 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. Also offered are films in Ross Hall: “Miracle on 34th Street,” Nov. 25, and “Polar Express,” Nov. 26; both at 2:30 p.m.; and “Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas,” Nov. 27 at 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. 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 Old Tales and Historic Facts of the Bronx River, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m., a walking tour along the river from West Farms Square to Hunts Point Riverside Park. Meet at West Farms Square (northeast corner). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water ($10/members; $20/non members). For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 881-8900.

The Bronx County Historical Society presents a walking tour along the Bronx River, from West Farms Square to Hunts Point Riverside Park takes place Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. This tour will meet at West Farms Square (northeast corner) and can exceed two hours. Take 2 or 5 train to West Farms or Bronx buses 9, 21, 36, 40, or 42 to West Farms Square. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Tour costs $10 for Bronx County Historical Society members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve a spot.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Harvest Time Hangings, to weave garden materials together to create a decorative wall hanging, Nov. 26 and 27; and Seasons Greetings, to draft flip-open frames and pop-out winter nature images, Dec. 3 and 4; all in the WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is Swingtime Big Band, concert featuring 20-piece band ($45/$35/WH member; info: ext. 251), Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the WH House. 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.

Niño de la Caridad Foundation, 557 E. Fordham Rd., presents Tricky Tray Fundraiser, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Calling begins at 12:30 p.m. Events include 50/50 raffles, refreshments for sale, and fun for the entire family. A tricky tray fundraiser is one that relies on raffles. Prizes are placed with a container next to it. People buy tickets and place as many as they want into the containers assigned to the prizes they want most. A basket raffle is $5 for a sheet of 20. For more information, call (917) 688-1098.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following for children: Hands-On Projects: (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required), Door Hanger Making, Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m.; and Christmas Shape Tree Making, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m.; and Design & Test a Parachute: (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required), Dec. 6 at 4 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 teens/young adults: films at 1:30 p.m.: “The Huntsman Winter’s War,” Nov. 26; and “Finding Dory,” Dec. 3. 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: (ages 5 to 12), dance moves on the Wii game console, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: Dec. 1 and 8. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

A  HAPPY AND HEALTH THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR READERS! 

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