OTHER EVENTS BOOK & TOY DRIVE Gifts needed, drop off unwrapped ...
Gifts needed, drop off unwrapped books & toys at American Red Cross, 150 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 877-RED-CROSS or www.nyredcross.org [through 12/31].
CHRISTMAS DRIVE
Riant Theater seeks contributions for local hospitalized children & elderly in nursing homes; 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; call for info.
COLLEGE.COM FULL-RIDE SWEEPSTAKES
Log onto www.tommy.com or www.colleges.com for your chance to win a four-year college scholarship, room & board and four-year car lease. Winner also receives wardrobe by Tommy Jeans?must be 15 or older, reg. by Dec. 30.
INTERNATIONAL OPEN AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
NY area photographers encouraged to submit one memorable photo (b&w or color) in one category: people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portrait or other; must be unmounted & 8" x 10" or smaller. Applicants should incl. their name & address on back of photo. Mail photo to: The International Library of Photography, #101-9009, 3600 Crondall Ln., Owings Mills, MD, 21117 by Jan. 31, 2001, $60,000 in prizes awarded; www.picture.com for more info.
NEW YORK CARES COAT DRIVE
Adult & children's coats needed for 12th annual coat drive, over 600 drop-off sites throughout the city; 212-223-CARE or www.nycares.org for info [through 12/31].
NORMA KAMALI
Sample sale, 50%-75% off Fall merchandise & swimwear; 11 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-957-9797; daily [through 12/25].
ROME'S WORLD PRIDE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE
Nearly 30 photographs exhibited by Michael Luongo at Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; call for times, free [through 12/31].
TOY DRIVE
Unwrapped toys needed for Raven Cafe's third annual drive; 194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712; call for info.
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is it's in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin w/phrase "I've always wanted to own a music store" & most importantly be accompanied by a check for $100 which benefits VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2001.
YEATS POETRY COMPETITION
Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15. All entries must incl. 3x5 card w/title, poet's name, telephone number, address & e-mail address. Visit www.YeatsSociety.org for more info.
Wednesday 12/20
DONATE A COAT
And meet Al Roker, benefits NY Cares; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave., 3rd fl. (betw. 15th & 16th Sts.), 212-228-5000; 1-2.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Weekly social function for singles; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:45-12 a.m., $9.
POLYAMOROUS
Monthly meeting for people interested in long-term, committed, multi-partner relationships?all ages welcome; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-568-9102 or www.Poly-NYC.com; 8, call for price.
Thursday 12/21
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, $3-$5.
SUNRISE SOLSTICE CEREMONY
Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, call for location, 718-857-2247, res. req.; 7 a.m.
Friday 12/22
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
NYC Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association hosts support group for caregivers; National Council of Jewish Women's Senior Center, 241 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-983-0700; 12-1:30, call for info.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Bring your pet (real or stuffed) to get blessed at Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave. (64th St.), 212-838-0808; 4:30-5:30 & 6:30-7:30, contrib.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 12/23
VEGGIE SINGLES HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY
Meet vegetarians & those who enjoy meeting them at this meat-free dance party; Grand Ballroom, 939 8th Ave., rm. 207 (betw. 55th & 56th Sts.), 718-437-0190; 7:30, $18.
Sunday 12/24
CARROLING LESSONS
Preceding Christmas eve services, the Riverside Church offers lessons w/carols, anthems & readings; 490 Riverside Dr. (122nd St.), 212-843-9231; 8, free.
COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING/CHANUKAH EXTRAVAGANZA
Outdoor lighting of large menorah followed by concert & fun for the family; Community Synagogue, 325 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-683-9004; 4-6, $5.
FOOD NOT BOMBS
Meet to cook at ABC No Rio & serve at Tompkins Sq. Park; 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 3:30 [repeats Mon. & Fri.].
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
Tuesday 12/26
BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC CHORUS AUDITIONS
Rehearsals for those interested in joining the chorus, auditions held Jan. 2001; First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry St., Bklyn., 516-670-8789; call to sched. an audition.