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EVENTS
Hygge For the Holidays
— What’s hygge? It’s the
Danish perspective on life
that’s all about celebrating
a cozy, warm atmosphere
with friends and family.
What better time to get your
hygge on than during holiday
season? Join us for hot cocoa
and conversation this month
as we make holiday cards
and work on our needlecraft
projects together. Bring your
holiday memories, books you
want to talk about, or pictures
of your pets - anything you
want to share!
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, from
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Queensboro Hill Branch, 60-
05 Main St., Flushing.
Cost: Free
Christmas Craft — Children
ages 4 to 12 are welcome to
celebrate Christmas with a
craft.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, from
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Queens Village Branch, 94-11
217 St., Queens Village.
Cost: Free
“Pay it Forward” — The
story of a social studies
teacher who gives an
assignment to his junior high
school class to think of an
idea to change the world for
the better, and then put it
into action. When one young
student creates a plan for
“paying forward” favors, he
not only affects the life of his
struggling single mother, but
of others.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, from
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Lefrak City Branch, 98-30 57th
Ave., Corona.
Cost: Free
“I Hear a Symphony:”
Supremes and Dreamgirls
Holiday Tribute
Extravaganza — Get in the
holiday spirit with Culture
Connection’s Supremes and
Dreamgirls inspired musical
tribute with Emilie Surtees.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Central Library, 89-11 Merrick
Blvd., Jamaica.
Chain Theatre Presents A
Live Radio Show: “It’s A
Wonderful Life” — Join us for
this Christmas classic staged
in the style of a radio drama
that follows the life of George
Bailey as he learns the true
spirit of the holidays.
When: Thursday, Dec. 20, from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Woodside Branch, 54-22
Skillman Ave., Woodside.
Cost: Free
“A Muppet Family
Christmas and More!” —
Among the many holiday
programs created by Jim
Henson, “A Muppet Family
Christmas” holds a very
special place in the hearts
of Muppet fans, as it unites
the Muppet characters, the
Fraggles and Sesame Street
characters in one big family
reunion.
When: Saturday, Dec. 22, at
11 a.m.
Where: Museum of the
Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave.,
Astoria
Cost: $15, $11 seniors and
students, $9 youth, free for
children under 3 and Museum
members at the Film Lover
and Kids Premium levels and
above.
Prototyping Lab — Test out
new engineering and design
activities in New York Hall of
Science’s Design Lab area.
When: Saturday, Dec. 22, from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: New York Hall of
Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona.
Cost: Free with NYSCI
admission.
Astronomy — The wonders of
the universe are ready to be
discovered and New York City
parks are the perfect place
to stargaze and explore the
night sky. Urban Park Rangers
will be your guides to the
solar system, discussing the
science, history, and folklore
of the universe.
When: Saturday, Dec. 22, from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Totten, North
Loop, Bayside.
Cost: Free
Historic New York: History
of Crocheron Park —
Crocheron Park has a rich
history dating back to the
late 17th century with the
settlement of the Crocheron
family. Since then, the land
has served multiple uses.
Head to Fort Totten to stargaze and explore the night sky. AP/NASA
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
TimesLedger Newspapers
Dec. 21-27, 2018
By Ed Canty
The Big Apple
Across
1. Remain unsettled
5. 20% of MCCLV
9. Atkins diet no-nos
14. Pack away
15. Muddy up
16. Ready for anything
17. "No problem"
18. "The ___ Love"
(Al Jolson tune)
19. Craze
20. Busy area of
Manhattan
23. It precedes "the
land of the free"
24. Hindu Mr.
25. Scuttlebutt
27. GI's cureall pill
30. Stains
32. Marchers' beliefs
36. Vaughan of jazz
38. 15-ball cluster
40. Numero uno
41. Big Apple tourist
attraction
44. NASA subj.
45. Calculus
calculation
46. The Little Mermaid
47. Batik artist's skill
49. E.P.A. concern
51. Doctor's charge
52. Glow
54. Something often
twisted apart
56. "60 Minutes" airer
59. Big Apple
landmark
64. Monopoly
purchase
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66. Like a good loser?
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68. Battery terminal
69. It helps you get
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70. Great review
71. Pop choice
72. Fringe
73. PGA part
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1. Attention-getter
2. Case for tweezers
and such
3. Standard
4. Hardly Mr. Cool
5. Singing Bing
6. Vanquisher
7. In ___ of
(replacing)
8. Trojan War epic
9. Cell phone feature
10. Miss. neighbor
11. Attorney General
Janet
12. French cheese
13. Christmas tree
topper
21. Hindu holy man
22. Talk show host
Lake
26. Potato, e.g
27. Syrian president
28. Easy mark
29. Orange container
31. Hotel amenities
33. Printing flourish
34. First name in
perfume
35. Newspaper
section
37. Skylit lobbies
39. A loud and
persistent noise
42. Tidal bore
43. Bread boiled
and baked
48. Cores
50. Creamsicle color
53. Cavern, in poetry
55. Met offering
56. Crack from
dryness
57. Shade of white
58. VCR button
60. Impact sound
61. "Poor me!"
62. Tach units
63. Sharp
65. Asner and
Begley
Learn more about this local
park and its signifi cant
history.
When: Sunday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
Where: John Golden Park,
215th Place and 33rd Ave.
Cost: Free
Ornaments of the Season —
In celebration of winter break
and the upcoming holidays,
participants are invited to
create decorative ornaments.
Families will be able to choose
from many design options
representative of the winter
holiday of their choice. All
groups can participate.
When: Sunday, Dec. 23, from
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Museum, New
York City Building, Flushing
Meadows Corona Park
Cost: Free
Fun & Games — Come play
games at Corona Library!
There will be different games
each week. All ages are
welcome.
When: Monday, Dec. 24, from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library,
Corona Branch, 38-23 104 St.,
Corona
Cost: Free
Black History Concert:
Lyn Lockamy — Please join
us for an exciting concert
sponsored by the Friends of
Kew Garden Hills and Rory
Lancman. The very talented
and professional singer Lyn
Lockamy will be performing in
observance of Black History
Month.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 25, from
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library, Kew
Gardens Branch, 72-33 Vleigh
Pl., Flushing.
Cost: Free
Kids Week: Nature
Exploration Hike for Kids
— The natural world is the
best playground in New York
City. Join the Urban Park
Rangers on a hike through the
wonders of Alley Pond Park.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 26,
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Where: Alley Pond Park
Adventure Center
Cost: Free
Holiday Open House —
Warm up by the fi replaces
of the decorated Adriance
Farmhouse at this celebrated
annual event. Take a tour of
this historic landmark and
enjoy kids crafts and hot
mulled cider throughout the
afternoon.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 26,
from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Queens County Farm
Museum, 73-50 Little Neck
Parkway, Floral Park.
Cost: Free
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