Weekend Events — Breakfast With Santa, Christmas Fairs, And Tree Lightings Galore
Have a great weekend and take advantage of all your neighborhood has to offer at one of these local events. If you have an event to share, please email us at editor@bensonhurstbean.com or post it on our our calendar.
Dyker Heights Christmas tree lighting
When: Friday, December 9 at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Corner of 13th Avenue and 75th Street — 7414 13th Avenue
What: 13th Avenue Merchants Association’s 2nd annual tree lighting
How much: FREE
More info: Hot beverages will be provided. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce & Investors Bank
Visitation Academy’s Christmas Fair
When: Friday, December 9 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Visitation Academy at 8902 Ridge Boulevard
What: Bring your family and friends to shop from some of our favorite local vendors, artisans and more more, and of course Santa will be there to greet everyone
How much: FREE
More info: For further information please call (718) 680-9452 or visit the website www.visitationacademy.net
Boy Scout Troop 20 and Cub Scout Pack 20’s Annual Breakfast With Santa Fundraiser
When: Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m.
Where: The New Utrecht Reformed Church on 18th Avenue and 84th Street
What: We will be serving a French toast breakfast with sausage, juice and fresh fruit. Every child will have their picture taken as they sit with Santa and receive a gift. We will have crafts, face painting and lots of activities.
How much: Tickets are $10 for adults and $15 for children – includes color picture with Santa and free gift
More info: For tickets contact Elaine Delaney, Cubmaster (917) 715-2548 or Frank Maddalena, Scoutmaster (917) 605-8334
Ongoing
Land use clinic
When: The third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: 8018 5th Avenue B
What: Free monthly land use clinic sponsored and hosted by Councilmember Vincent Gentile
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 748-5200 for your appointment
The New Utrecht Book Making Writers Guild
When: Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The 2nd floor meeting room at the New Utrecht Library on 1743 86th Street
What: Attention all teen authors! Join us every Wednesday as we explore book making techniques and learn about the creative writing process. Ages 13 and up
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 236-4086 for more information
Storytime at the New Utrecht Library
When: Saturday storytime is on Saturdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Babies and Books will be Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Story Play will be on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: The New Utrecht Library on 1743 86th Street
What: Saturday storytime is appropriate for all ages; Babies and Books is appropriate for children aged birth to 18 months; Story Play is appropriate for children birth to 5 years
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 236-4086
Into The Woods
When: Wednesday, December 14 through Saturday, December 17
Where: Edward R. Murrow High School at 1600 Avenue L
What: Into the Woods is a twist on the very much loved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical that follows the tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. This is all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
How much: $12 to $15. Purchase tickets online.
