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• West 258th Street and Riverdale Avenue Arthomas 'Romo' Smith, WWII vet, dies at age 86 (News and Features Section)

  On his return, Mr. Smith taught himself photography and set up a shop at West 258th Street and Riverdale Avenue. He later became a realtor and had a store selling men’s clothing on Johnson Avenue.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5625 Arlington Ave. Public meetings (News and Features Section)

  Community Board 8’s Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee will meet Monday, Nov. 9 at the Riverdale Y, 5625 Arlington Ave., in the multi-purpose room, at 7:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5676 Riverdale Ave. Public meetings (News and Features Section)

  Community Board 8’s Traffic and Transportation and Economic Development committees will hold a joint session Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Board Office, 5676 Riverdale Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5625 Arlington Ave. Wed., Nov. 4 (On the Calendar Section)

  Anna Kirshblum, a licensed clinical social worker, will lead a workshop at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Ave., from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5521 Mosholu Ave. Wed., Nov. 4 (On the Calendar Section)

  Riverdale Neighborhood House, located at 5521 Mosholu Ave., will teach about infant/ child CPR and first aid at 7 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sat., Nov. 7 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a garden walk, at 1 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Tue., Nov 8 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a spoken/ written word event, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 4450 Fieldston Road Tue., Nov 8 (On the Calendar Section)

  The Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, located at 4450 Fieldston Road, will host a presentation by Bart Wordern entitled “Sustainable Living and Ethical Culture,” at 11 a.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 452 W. 260th St. Tue., Nov 8 (On the Calendar Section)

  St. Margaret of Cortona Church, located at 452 W. 260th St., will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school gym.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 475 W. 250th St. Mon., Nov. 9 (On the Calendar Section)

  Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, located at 475 W. 250th St., will host a talk by Hasia R. Diner about her new book, We Remember with Reverence and Love — American Jews and the Myth of Silence After the Holocaust, 1945-1962, at 7:45 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 246th Street and Independence Avenue Tue., Nov 10 (On the Calendar Section)

  The Riverdale Chapter of The Brandeis National Committee is hosting a meeting Riverdale Temple, West 246th Street and Independence Avenue, at 12:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5800 Arlington Ave. Tue., Nov 10 (On the Calendar Section)

  Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made by sending a check for $12, payable to B.N.C., to Cecile Horwich, 5800 Arlington Ave., Apt. 10W, Bronx, N.Y. 10471, by Wednesday, Nov. 11. A subscription at the door will be $15.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5919 Riverdale Ave. Tue., Nov 10 (On the Calendar Section)

  Congregation Shaarei Shalom will hold its next book club at 8 p.m. in Congregation Shaarei Shalom’s new sanctuary, located at 5919 Riverdale Ave.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5521 Mosholu Ave. Wed., Nov. 11 (On the Calendar Section)

  Bronx Toastmasters club invites new members to join its meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5625 Arlington Ave. Sat., Nov. 14 (On the Calendar Section)

  The Riverdale YM-YMHA, 5625 Arlington Ave., will host “A Bronx Evening of Dance” presented by Bronx Council on the Arts and Performance Space at 8 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sat., Nov. 14 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a cooking demonstration of sweet potatoes and yams at 1 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5625 Arlington Ave. Sun., Nov. 15 (On the Calendar Section)

  The Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Ave., presents Jenny’s Penny, at 2 and 7 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sun., Nov. 15 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, presents a nature talk, “The Unknown Palisades,” on the grounds in the Wave Hill House, at 1 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway Sun., Nov. 15 (On the Calendar Section)

  The second in a series of free concerts will be held at Riverdale Presbyterian Church, located at 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway, at 5 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 4545 Independence Ave. Sun., Nov. 15 (On the Calendar Section)

  Riverdale Temple, located at 4545 Independence Ave., will display Ethiopian crafts available for purchase at the Riverdale Temple Holiday Gift and Craft Sale, from 9 to 3 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Ongoing programs (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host tours of “Muhheakantuck in Focus,” in which contemporary artists look at “the river...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5800 block of Arlington Avenue Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  A woman stole two laptops, a video system and games from her sister on Oct. 30 in the 5800 block of Arlington Avenue, the alleged victim told police. The stolen property was valued at about $3,550. No arrests have been made.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 6355 Broadway Council talks adult homes (Political Arena Section)

  At a Mental Health Committee meeting on Oct. 28, members of the City Council heard testimony urging them not to appeal a federal court ruling from nearly two months ago calling adult homes such as Riverdale Manor, located at 6355 Broadway, unlawful.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5030 Henry Hudson Parkway East Music (Stepping Out Section)

  CHRIST CHURCH Riverdale, located at 5030 Henry Hudson Parkway East, will open its 2009-2010 “Great Music Concert Series,” with a live show on Saturday...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5622 Mosholu Ave. Art (Stepping Out Section)

  THE RIVERDALE gallery of Elisa Tucci Contemporary Art, located at 5622 Mosholu Ave., presents a new exhibition for the Halloween season, “Out of the Shadows,” which is now...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5901 Palisade Ave. Art (Stepping Out Section)

  THE HEBREW Home at Riverdale, located at 5901 Palisade Ave., presents the new exhibition, ‘Shana: My Muse/Assemblage Works by Alexandra Zizmor,’ which is now...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway West Seniors (Stepping Out Section)

  THE AARP of Riverdale meets in the afternoon on the third Wednesday of each month, at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church, 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway West. Entertainment and lectures are offered along with business meetings. Call Manfred Segal at 718-549-0088.

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5625 Arlington Ave. Seniors (Stepping Out Section)

  THE HARRY and Dora Simon Senior Center of the Riverdale YM-YWHA, at 5625 Arlington Ave., offers numerous activities for people 60 and older, including language instruction, cards and games, exercise...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 6000 Riverdale Ave. Seniors (Stepping Out Section)

  ...p.m., the first and third Friday of every month, at St. Margaret’s Rectory, 6000 Riverdale Ave., at West 260th Street. The group is open to all seniors and features speakers, trips...

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.

• 5540 Mosholu Ave. Teens (Stepping Out Section)

  THE RIVERDALE Library, at 5540 Mosholu Ave., will host the following programs for young adults this week:

  Published by Riverdale Press on November 5, 2009.