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Christmas Tree Lightings

 The public is invited to tree lighting ceremonies by the Jerome-Gun Hill BID on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at East Mosholu Parkway North and Jerome Avenue; and by Community Board #7 on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. on the center island at Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue.

Onstage

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse, presents Henry’s Law performed by the Hostos Repertory Company, through Dec. 4 (call for times), in the Repertory Theatre (tickets: $10; free/students and under 18), a friendship develops when popular female student is tutored by male socially awkward student leading to cyberbullying. Also featured is free event (tickets are required): Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring Harambee Dance Company performing traditional and contemporary African dance, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Repertory Theatre. Shows are subject to change. For more information and to reserve, call (718) 518-4455 or visit www.hostoscenter.org.

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Pistolera, presented by the

Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series, featuring accordion-driven dance songs and Latin music, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation presents free: Seasonal Crafts, Nov. 27 and each Friday through Jan. 29, 2016, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Poe Park’s Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse (at Kingsbridge Road; call (718) 365-5516); and Bird Walks, Nov. 28 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Van Cortlandt Park’s Nature Center, West 246th Street and Broadway (call (212) 691-7483).

The Williamsbridge Oval offers Hip-Hop Aerobics Classes, Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to become a member, call (718) 543-8672.

The public is invited to ride the free Bronx Culture Trolley, which transports visitors on the first Wednesday of every month (except January and September), to free Bronx hot spots. Trolley night starts with a 5 p.m. reception at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St.). From there, the trolley departs at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Next ride is on Dec. 2. Riders can get on and off at any scheduled stop and spend as much time as they wish at any or all of the featured venues. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 33 or log on to www.bronxarts.org.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Harvest Time Hangings, to weave gathered leaves and cones together with other materials to create a decorative wall hanging, Nov. 28 and 29; and Peeking Into the Season, to create paper dioramas, holiday cards or calendars, then join the making of a group mural, Dec. 5 and 6; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also offered is Swingtime Big Band, featuring music from the 1930s to the ‘50s, including Sinatra tunes in honor of his 100th birthday (tickets: $28/adults; $22/members; $15/ages 8 to 18; $12/members (info: call ext. 251), Dec. 6 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.

Holiday Events

The Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Ave., presents the following holiday events: Chanukah Gym-Bo, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring physical activity, creativity, and playtime for kids, including lunch, with a special Chanukah celebration and Israeli arts and crafts (each child will create and decorate his own menorah); Chanukah Community Party, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring for kids: arts and crafts, dancing, food craft, and more, all in an Israeli style (light kosher dinner and treats will be provided after candle lighting; $10/pp; $35/family); and Chanukah Luncheon, Dec. 9 at 11:45 a.m., at the Y’s Senior Center, including an international concert sponsored by Concerts in Motion ($6/advance; $8/at door). For more information, call (718) 548-8200 or (347) 479-8274.

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation presents Holiday Train Show, daily through Jan. 18, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the New York Botanical Garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, featuring model trains that zip through a display of 150 NYC landmarks, each recreated with bark, leaves and other natural materials. Advance reservations are recommended. For more information and tickets prices, call (718) 817-8716

Library Events

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following events for children: Hands-on Projects at 4 p.m. (ages 7 to 12; preregistration required): Tree Ornament Making, Dec. 3; and Paper Snowman Making, Dec. 10. Adults can attend Why Sinatra Matters, an homage to the singer by author Pete Hamill, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can join Design Your Own Leather Bag: to make a leather backpack, tote or messenger bag, and add pockets and accessories, Dec. 10 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: Make Your Own Holiday Ornament: to make beads, baubles, and more (materials are provided), Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Kids Get Active Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), dance and zumba, Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy: Art Club: art for all levels (materials are provided), Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Adults can join: Computer Basics at noon: to learn computer parts, email and more, Dec. 3 and 10. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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