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9 free events take place in New York City on Monday, December 28, 2009.

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9 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, December 28, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Workshop | Daily Instructed Meditation

Learn some serenity at the start of your busy day.

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7:30 am
free, no reservation required

Other | Ice Skating in the City

The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.

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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour

Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.

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9:30 am
Free...

Workshop | Genealogy: Using Library Databases

Hands on using wireless laptops. A follow up to "Genealogy: an Introduction." Enhance your genealogical research by using historical newspapers, records, maps and databases. Prerequisite: "Genealogy: an Introduction" or prior genealogy research experience.

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10:30 am
Free...

Dance Performance | Kwanzaa Celebration: ASE Dance Theatre Collective

In celebration of Kwanzaa, this Brooklyn-based, neo-folkloric performance ensemble presents a show of dance, music and recitation. This hour-long performance explores the multiculturalism of the African Diaspora to illuminate the meaning of Kwanzaa.

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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

**Screening | Dennis Jackson's Christmas at Wapos Bay (2001): Claymation Holiday Film**

In this claymation film, three children visit their grandparent at his cabin in the bush. When an emergency arises, they learn self-reliance and the spirit of the traditional Cree way of life. 50 min.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

**Staged Reading | Dimitri Michalakis' The Neighbors: Bickering in Brooklyn**

A staged reading about a group of neighbors who bicker and trade gossip over their backyard fire escape in Brooklyn.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Introduction to Social Networking

Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn about online social networks and explore some of the most popular websites, including Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Prerequisites: mouse skills, keyboard skills, and basic internet.

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2:30 pm
Free...