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Children raised their voices in songs of the season as Woodside on the Move held its Christmas Tree Lighting event last Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sohncke Square, at 58th Street between Woodside and Roosevelt avenues. (photo: Adriana Varella) More ... Hot chocolate, music and an appearance by Santa, who distributed gifts, helped to brighten the event as the Glendale Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Tree Lighting was held last Sunday, Dec. 7 at Myrtle and Cooper avenues, where Chamber President Werner Lehner welcomed all who took part. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... Some familiar characters were spotted along Jamaica Avenue, on their way to the Tree and Menorah Lighting in Woodhaven last Friday evening, Dec. 5. The event took place at Forest Parkway Plaza, where attendees were welcomed by Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District/Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation, to the kickoff of "Holidays in Woodhaven Weekend." (photo: Milady Lopez) More ... The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1, at Joe Sabba Park, 50th Street and Queens Boulevard. Chamber President John Vogt and Santa Claus welcomed all who attended. Among those on hand were Msgr. Denis Herron, pastor of St. Teresa's Church in Woodside, who offered an opening prayer, and Dr. Gail Mellow, president of LaGuardia Community College, who performed the lighting. As shown, they were joined by Assemblymembers Catherine Nolan and Marge Markey, City Council Member Eric Gioia, Community Board 2 Chairman Joseph Conley, Community Board 2 District Manager Debra Markell Kleinert, Lily Gavin, Jimmy Van Bramer, Marie Konecko, Gert McDonald, Rita Manton, Deidre Feerick and Ira Greenberg. More ... The young voices of the St. Stanislaus Kostka/Transfiguration Children's Choir have been raised in practice for their performance in the annual Christmas concert at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Maspeth on Sunday, Dec. 14. They will be joined by the adult choir. Both are under the direction of Don Competello. The concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the church, located at 57-15 61st St. More ... The 50-voice Youth Choir of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, consisting of children in the fourth through eighth grades of various schools, performed a Christmas concert under the direction of Dr. Merry A. Naddeo at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Ridgewood last Saturday, Dec. 6. As noted, the choir, which sings in both German and English, had performed during the departure of Pope Benedict XVI from Kennedy International Airport last April. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... With traditional carols and a customary countdown, the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association kicked off the holiday season with their annual Christmas tree lighting at I.S. 93 last Thursday, Dec. 4. Residents in attendance were treated to a performance by the children's choirs of St. Aloysius, St. Matthias and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal churches. Afterward, RPOCA President Paul Kerzner and Santa Claus, whose appearance was made possible by RPOCA member Joseph Haufe, turned on the lights adorning both trees. (photo: Robert Pozarycki) More ... Youngsters provided some holiday entertainment as the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce held its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Maspeth Memorial Square, located at 69th Street and Grand Avenue, where Chamber President James O'Kane welcomed those who turned out last Friday, Dec. 5. (photo: Adriana Varella) More ... Santa met some of his friends and fans, including at least one four-legged one, last Sunday, Dec. 7 at Ridgewood's Venditti Square, at Myrtle and St. Nicholas avenues, where a "Pictures With Santa" event was sponsored by the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... The North Pole's most famous resident was greeted with a parade in his honor as the Welcome Santa to Woodhaven Parade was held along Jamaica Avenue from 96th Street to Dexter Court last Saturday, Dec. 6. The event was part of the "Holidays in Woodhaven Weekend," presented by the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, in conjunction with the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation, and with the support of the Woodhaven Residents' Security Patrol. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... A Visit With St. Nicholas Visitors to the Vander Ende- Onderdonk House in Ridgewood had an opportunity to meet St. Nicholas last Sunday, Dec. 7. As part of the celebration of the traditional Dutch holiday in preparation for Christmas, visitors enjoyed songs of the season, plus candy canes and cookies, along with hot mulled cider and hot chocolate. In addition, they also crafted holiday cards and ornaments. The Onderdonk House is located at Flushing and Onderdonk avenues, where its Christmas Tree will remain on display for Saturday visits through Jan. 12, 2009. For information, call the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society at 1-718-456-1776. More ... Children decorated their Sunday School's Christmas Tree at Covenant Lutheran Church in Ridgewood last Sunday morning, Dec. 7. The young decorators are pictured with Rev. Michael Ross, pastor of Covenant Lutheran Church, and Doris Perez, liturgical assistant. Following Sunday church service, a luncheon was served for members of the congregation and friends. (photo: Milady Lopez) More ... Green Thumbs Up On Forest Avenue Sixth graders in the Garden Club at Ridgewood's I.S. 93 were diligent in their duties, as they performed weeding, watering, pruning, planting and transplanting in the garden outside the school. More ... Staging A Dickens Of A Show The play was the thing as the Drama Club of St. John's Preparatory School in Astoria staged their production of "A Christmas Carol," based on the story by Charles Dickens. More ... This Park 'Happening' Was In Season Santa and his helpers welcomed children to Forest Park's Oak Ridge building, where the Department of Parks and Recreation held a "Holiday Happening" last Saturday, Dec. 6. A visit from Santa was among the highlights, along with crafts, games and music. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Their Drive To Help Those In Need Students of Brooklyn's St. Brigid School, located near the Ridgewood/Bushwick border, capped their Thanksgiving Food Drive by distributing food items to people of the parish in need. Shown joining some of her students for a picture is Sheila Smith-Gonzalez (third from left), principal of St. Brigid School. More ... Students Stuffed Stockings For Soldiers As participants in the Adopt a Soldier Support Effort, students at Glendale's P.S. 91 donated enough items to fill over 25 stockings for U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, handmade cards were attached to the special gifts. More ... |
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