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13 The Giant Menorah Lighting
at the Bay Terrace Shopping
Center, hosted by Chabad of Northeast
Queens, is one party you won’t want to
miss! Along with lighting up the menorah
for the sixth night of Hanukkah, the program
includes a world-famous fire eater
and juggler, live music and a grand prize
raffle. Guests can also enjoy chocolate coins
and potato latkes fresh off the griddle. Rain
or shine, admission free. 6 p.m., Bay Terrace
Shopping Center upper level, next to the
movie theater, Bayside. For more information,
email rabbi@chabadnequeens.com or
visit chabadnequeens.com.
14 Celebrating the holiday season,
Queens Opera Theatre –
a Flushing Town Hall Space Grantee –
presents “The Gift of the Magi,” composed
by Peter Ekstrom. The classic
O’Henry short story, set to music and lyrics,
tells the story of a young couple living
in New York City on Christmas Eve 1905.
Shows are Sunday at 2 p.m. and Monday,
Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $16
per person, $10 for students and members.
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern
Blvd., Flushing. Visit flushingtownhall.org
for more information.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
15 Enjoy one of the most beloved
films of the holiday season at
the East Elmhurst Library. They’ll be
showing the 1947 version of “Miracle on
34th Street,” a tale which proves beyond
a reasonable doubt that there is a Santa
Claus. You can enjoy cookies and juice
while watching this classic cinematic masterpiece.
12:30 p.m., East Elmhurst Library,
95-06 Astoria Blvd. For more information,
call 718-424-2619.
16 Fans of author Jodi Picoult are
invited to come to the North
Forest Park Library for a discussion
about her novel “The Storyteller.” The
story deals with secrets, guilt and the human
capacity for extreme evil. 6 p.m., North
Forest Park Library, 98-27 Metropolitan
Ave., Forest Hills. For more information, call
718-261-5512.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
17 Hear the classics like never
before during a concert at the
Richmond Hill Library. I-Heung Lee, who
performed at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully
Hall in Manhattan, will perform works of
Mozart, Liszt, Ravel and Chopin. 3 p.m.,
Richmond Hill Library, 118-14 Hillside Ave.
For more information, call 718-849-7150.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
19 Learn how to guard yourself
from major thyroid conditions
during “Health Chat: Thyroid Disorders,
Treatment and Types” at the Richmond
Hill Library. Registered Nurse Kathy Moran
will lead the discussion about common thyroid
gland disorders as well as their symptoms,
causes and treatments. 2:30 p.m.,
Richmond Hill Library, 118-14 Hillside Ave.
For more information, call 718-849-7150.
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Celebrate Hanukkah with captivating music at a concert hosted by the Rego Park Jewish Center. The
program, titled “The Singer and the Fiddler,” stars vocalist Galina Gergel and violinist Eduard Nisimov
as they perform beloved Jewish music and other songs in 15 different languages. Center members will
also come together to light the sixth Hanukkah candle. Hot latkes and applesauce will be served. $12
per person. 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park. For
more information, call 718-459-1000.
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Ever wanted to master the paper folding art of origami? At a special craft program at the Pomonok
Library, Kazuyo Mizukami will teach you how to create beautiful holiday decorations for your home.
Materials will be provided. 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Pomonok Library, 158-21 Jewel Ave., Flushing.
Seating is limited; reserve your spot by calling 718-591-4343.