Things to do

Friday, December 21,

 3 p.m.

WINTER SOLSTICE SUNSET WALK

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Welcome the arrival of winter on the shortest day of the year. Take a guided walk through the Refuge in search of winter residents. Ends with a sunset view. Wear warm layers. 1.7 miles.

Saturday, December 22,

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

HOLIDAY MARKET

Community House

101-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Get some last-minute shopping done from more than a dozen vendors. Plus a visit from Santa and brunch specials!

Saturday, December 22,

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG

Bungalow Bar

377 Beach 92nd Street

Join Jenna and Bobby of

Indaculture for a Christmas song sing-a-long.

Sunday, December 23,

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TOY DRIVE EVENT

First Presbyterian Church

896 Central Ave

CT3Designs hosts a family event including face painting, balloon twisting, magic, DJ music, raffles and more. All money and toy donations are welcome. Donations will go to a Queens children's shelter.

Monday, December 31,

8 p.m.

FAMILY NYE EVENT

House on the Rock Church

91-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd

Join with House on the Rock for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve. Feel free to bring your favorite food (half tray pans only), desserts, snacks or drinks (non-alcoholic only). Live music, games with prizes and lots of fun!

Tuesday, January 1,

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S DAY BEACH WALK

Fort Tilden-Chapel

Start the year off with a brisk walk along the shoreline, dunes and woods of Fort Tilden. Hike to the top of the Battery Harris East hawk watch platform and get great views of the ocean, bay and NY harbor. After the walk, meet

at the Rockaway Artists bldg. for coffee, cake and champagne! For more info, call (718) 474-0896 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 2 miles.

Saturday, January 5,

BUGALOU SERIES: LEX GREY

St. Camillus

185 Beach 99th Street

Bugalou presents Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneers, plus 3 Sheets to the Wind. For tickets, head to www.bugaloumusic.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS

Rockaway Brewing Co.

415 Beach 72nd Street

Sing your heart out or be entertained by others.

Saturdays, 11 a.m.

SHAPEUP: CARDIO FOR ADULTS

Seaside Library

116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Instructor Gloria leads this total body workout that incorporates techniques such as kicks and punches that move to a rapid pace. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, bring water.

Weekends,

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GLIDERS HOLIDAY MARKET

114-04 Beach Channel Drive

Every Saturday and Sunday, in the parking lot, there will be vendors selling good for the holidays. Plus food from the Fit Food Kitchen and the Holiday Dessert Outlet.

Sunday Jan. 6,

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday Jan. 8,

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

RTC AUDITIONS

Post Theatre, Fort Tilden

The Rockaway Theatre Company is auditioning for the March/April production of A Comedy of Tenors. For more information,

see www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/auditons