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NYPD National Night Out

National Night Out Against Crime will be held on Aug. 6. The 52nd Precinct event will be held at Poe Park on the Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Road from 5 to 8 p.m. Activities include bouncy house, pony rides, giveaways, dance contest, refreshments, and crime prevention information. The 47th Precinct event will be held at Grenada Place between Ely and Laconia avenues across from its precinct from 4 to 8 p.m. Activities include free games, rides, food and entertainment. Peace Prayer March begins at 3:30 p.m. at Laconia Avenue and East 222nd Street.

Onstage

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents Sunday summer concerts at Orchard Beach at the main stage at section 9, subject to change, including The Nelson Gonzalez All Star Band and Conjunto Clasico on Aug. 4; The Mambo Legends Orchestra on Aug. 11; Tipica 73 and Hector Trioche on Aug. 18; and Andy Montañez on Aug. 25. For more information, call (718) 590-8989.

Events

Williamsbridge Oval offers a variety of free summer programs including sports, exercise, and dance. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 543-8672.

Bronx Borough President Rubin Diaz Jr., Empire Blue Cross & Montefiore present Back-to-School Health and Literacy Fair, Aug. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Poe Park on the Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Road. Events include music, giveaways, entertainment, food, and raffle prizes. For more information, call (718) 590-6012.

The 52nd Precinct holds a community meeting, Build the Block, on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Fordham Methodist Church, 2543 Marion Ave. to discuss the public safety challenge in our neighborhood. Attendees can meet the Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) and the Steady Sector Officers on how to solve local quality of life conditions and crime concerns. For more information, call (718) 220-5811.

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave., holds a Blood Drive, Aug. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the game room. Volunteers who get screened get a $10 Dunkin’ gift card and high school students 16 to 19 are eligible for an additional $15 gift card. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information on requirements and to sign up, call Stu at (646) 240-1279.

Bronx County Historical Society presents Beautiful Bronx Trolley Tour, Aug. 24, rain or shine, visiting the Hall of Fame on the Bronx Community College campus, Parkchester, Pelham and Mosholu parkways, and lunch in Little Italy (not included). Meet at the Jerome/Bainbridge avenues gate of the Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. Tour begins at noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance at woodlawntours.org and all sales are final; no refunds. For more information, call (718) 920-1469.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers the following summer concerts: Bronx Salsafest – Chino Pons & Grupo Irek, on the Great Lawn on Aug. 7; DJ Lightbolt Spinning Globe Sounds, at the Kate French Terrace on Aug. 8; Dronehoir, in the Aquatic Garden on Aug. 15; and Gamelan Dharma Swara, in the Aquatic Garden on Aug. 22; all at 7 p.m., rain or shine, ($12; $8/students/seniors; $6/age 6+; free/WH members and under age 6; no refunds; bring picnic and folding chair). Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

Exhibits

NY Botanical Garden presents its largest exhibition ever, Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx, through Sept. 29, featuring lush gardens with a curated gallery of his vibrant paintings, drawings and textiles. In addition, the sights and sounds of Brazil and its lively contributions to music and dance are included. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave., presents exhibition, The Bronx Goes to the Movies, through Oct. 6. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing. Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Library Events

Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for children ages 5 to 12: Birds of Prey: to learn about hawks, owl, and falcons, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy Pizza and movie at 5 p.m.: Aug. 1. Adults can attend: films at 2 p.m.: “Spider-man: Into the Spider,” Aug. 1; and “Creed II,” on Aug. 2; and Computer Basics: Aug. 20 at 4:30 p.m.; and Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 months to 3 years), interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and crafts, Aug. 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29; and for ages 5 to 12: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: crafts, Aug. 2, 9, and 23; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: Water, Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Adults can enjoy: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for adults Computer Basics at noon: Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

Public Service Announcement

The Norwood News begins its yearly hiatus with this issue and will return on Aug. 29. We wish all our readers an enjoyable summer.

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