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SOLUTIONS FOR PARENTING IN STATEN ISLAND

Back to school:

Choose The Best Afterschool Activity For Your Child

BackPack Giveaway and back to school Directory

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Staff

Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht Editor Jeannine Cintron Art and Production Michelle Yannaco Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Jodi Fatto

18 The Drug Epidemic What to do When Your Child is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol

22 Back to School Directory Find the Best School for Your Child

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Member of the Parenting Media Association (PMA)

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The Epic Day Trip Guide 60+ Ideas for Your Next Family Trip

Raising Kids 10 When a Bad Spouse is Still a Good Parent 20

Choose the Best Afterschool Activity for Your Child

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Mike Reilly: Proctecting Our Future – Addressing School Security Challenges In America Good Sports: Has Your Child Been Cut From a Team? Professional Services

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58 Dear Teacher: Important Educational Questions

Fun Stuff

Events & News

28 Back to School Tips & Tricks

6 Community and School News

28 Backpack Giveaway

61 Birthday Club

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FDNY Summer Block Party The FDNY is once again heating up some family fun with their Summer Block Party! The annual kid-friendly event takes place in every borough and features food, games, music, firefighters and fun. It’s a one-of-a-kind chance to explore the firehouse and EMS station and meet with fire safety education teams. Kids will also get to meet the FDNY Fire and Life Safety Mascots, Hot Dog and Siren. Staten Island’s Block Party will take place on Saturday, August 18 at Engine 153 / Ladder 77 at 74 Broad Street from 11am to 4pm. For more information, contact the FDNY Community Affairs Unit at 718-999-8112.

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Staten Island Summer Fun Guide Is summer halfway over or halfway begun? Either way, there’s still a whole month of fun in the sun left! Want to stay up to date on all of the best seasonal happenings on the Island? Just head to siparent.com/summer and we’ll keep you in the loop with free summer concerts, carnivals and festivals on the Island and in NJ, nearby pick-your-own fruit farms, movies under the stars, free events and entertainment, free or low-cost events at local cultural institutions like the Staten Island Zoo and all library branches, summertime ideas and activities for kids and so much more. Plus go to you can check out our 12 Weeks of Summer Fun guide, offering up fresh ideas for Staten Island families EVERY SINGLE DAY UNTIL LABOR DAY! Just go to

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A school for children with dyslexia is officially slated to open in fall of 2019. BP Oddo joined with literacy advocates recently to announce that Bridge Preparatory Charter School, which is designed for children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, was authorized to open by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Bridge Prep will be the first public school of its kind in New York State and one of only a few nationwide. Go to

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everything you need to know about your community Teacher Alert System Created by Local Mom It’s probably one of the most necessary inventions of our time. A Staten Island mom has developed an alert system for teachers in the classroom that can immediately notify the authorities in the event of an emergency. When Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, a former CSI professor, realized there was no way for a teacher to quickly reach out for help, she decided to create one. She recruited two other Staten Island moms, Traci Cangiano and Patricia Carrasco to help her create the Teacher Alert System, or TAS, a wireless remote device that can be worn around the neck to provide a direct link to police, fire, ambulance, the principal, and other teachers in the school during an emergency situation. The device includes an “active shooter” button and connects to Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite, ensuring a no-fail connection at all times. The TAS developers hope to see their device in every classroom throughout the country someday. We hope so too!

Free Trip for Cancer Patients Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? Cancer Tamer Foundation is hosting a white water rafting trip and offering a free ticket to anyone who has had cancer (while supplies last). The trip will take place on August 25 and is open to everyone 18 and over (including non-cancer patients). It includes a full day of fun: white water rafting adventure, lunch, transportation to and from Lehigh River Rafting in the Poconos, and BBQ at the end of the course. To request your free ticket, email info@cancertamer.org. You can also help sponsor a cancer patient. The trip fee is $97 for non-cancer patients. Go to cancertamer.org

to collect backpacks and other supplies for children in our communities, so that they will have the essential tools they need to be successful students,” Minority Leader Matteo said. “I am grateful that my neighbors on Staten Island have made our school supply drive a success in past years, and I am confident they will once again step up to help.” Those who want to participate can bring a backpack filled with items that students will need for school. Each backpack of supplies should be geared for a specific grade bracket and labelled as such. The drive will last from July 16 through Labor Day - September 3. Supplies can be dropped off at Mateo’s district office, located 900 South Avenue, Suite 403, Staten Island between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, or at the Teddy Atlas Foundation, at 543 Carey Avenue, Staten Island, between 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Each bag must be filled with specific supplies and be labelled with the form indicating the contents attached. Go to siparent.com for a list of contents for

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Share Your Nanny! Summer is nanny transition time. Are you or a friend helping your nanny find a new family? Post her on the MommyBites Nanny Board and introduce her to families who are seeking a wonderful new nanny. MommyBites has helped thousands of families in New York find full and part-time nannies. Their website is full of resources to help you find the perfect nanny or find the perfect new family for your nanny. You can even help your babysitter find work on the weekends. Just

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New BP Assist App

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Borough President James Oddo recently announced the relaunch of his popular BP Assist app, a free tool which allows Staten Islanders to easily report quality-of-life issues through a mobile device. The upgraded app includes new features that make it even easier to report issues directly to the Borough President’s office. Those who already have the app will need to delete their current app and download the new one. BP Assist currently enables Staten Island residents and visitors to quickly report problems such as potholes, litter, and graffiti. Reports are instantly transmitted to the Borough President’s Help Line and then directed to the appropriate agency for action. Additionally, the app contains other resources, including important phone numbers, local news, an events calendar, and a link to the Visit Staten Island tourism website.

Fill a Backpack with Love It’s time to supply some back-to school love to local kids who need it most. Minority Leader Steven Matteo has teamed up with the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation for his annual summertime drive to collect school supplies for children in need on Staten Island and across the city. “This year I am partnering with Teddy Atlas and his great foundation

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The hugely popular chain Dave & Busters has opened in the Staten Island Mall, offering up 40,000 square feet of food, drinks, arcade games, giant TV screens and more. The restaurant and entertainment center is virtually perfect for people of all ages, and will be an exciting new option for Staten Islanders looking to do something different on family days, date night, or any other occasion where food and fun come together as one.

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I had been divorced for a couple years when my former husband called with a surprise. Thankfully, it wasn’t the type of surprise he delivered the night he sat me at the table and told me he had been unfaithful for more than a decade and was leaving me for someone he met in Las Vegas.

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No, this surprise had to do with our twelve-year-old son. He said he was taking him to China for a vacation. I got that feeling you get when you walk in on a conversation and everyone is laughing and looking at you like you know what they’re talking about. China? How had this come about? I searched my memory for some mention of anything remotely Chinese on my son’s wish list. Had the two of them been to see the First Emperor’s Terracotta Warriors on display at the Field Museum? Or taken a school field trip to Chinatown that I didn’t know about? The only connection I could come up with was my son’s collection of Pokemon cards, but those are Japanese.

“Um….that would be cool, I guess,” I said, still processing the random nature of his declaration. By the time I gathered my thoughts enough to pose some questions and concerns, he announced that he had bought tickets to travel during a school week and over days that were technically mine on the parenting schedule. “I can’t change it,” he said. “If I do, I’ll have to pay $1,000 and I know you don’t want that.” What I didn’t want was to be told what to think or how to feel. An immediate, familiar pressure gripped my chest as I recalled all the activities and decisions that had already occurred behind my back. That he would plan something so extravagant for our son without discussing it with me felt too unfair. I was

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feature / parenting already struggling with the realities of co-parenting our three children, still getting used to the myriad ways a divorced mom must learn to let go as she is eased out of her job. After college, I worked as a secretary in London for a few months and learned that, rather than firing people, workers are “made redundant.” It means the same thing, but sounds so much nicer. I’ve been made redundant as a mother—no longer needed or useful in all the ways I once was. This shows up in small ways: Tell me about your science project. I don’t want to talk about it. I told dad all about it. Want to see the new Marvel movie? Sorry, mom, we saw it with dad. Guess what? I got pizza for dinner! (A chorus of groans.) We had pizza two nights in a row with dad! And in big ways, like feeling helpless and broken during that stretch when my daughter called, in tears, begging to come home every time she was at her dad’s. Or having no words of comfort when my boys expressed their anger about their dad’s girlfriend moving in.

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All of those impotent moments were triggered again by the thought of my son flying halfway around the world without me. I imagined him sleep-deprived and anxious from the long flight, wandering lost in a crowded street market, even starving, thanks to his finicky diet. Overprotective? Maybe. But once your trust in someone is so completely shattered, how do you patch enough of it together to cover some areas and not others? I believe my kids’ dad is, as a parent, loving and devoted. But I believed that about him as a husband, too, and I was wrong. I don’t blame myself for being guarded. I believe that any mother who has ever experienced betrayal would likely volunteer to go through it again rather than see her kids suffer a similar disappointment. At the same time, I have to be careful not to color my kids’ experiences with my disappointments. For me, this meant smiling while I packed a suitcase and waved bon voyage to my baby. It also meant feeling

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decisions I made, early in the divorce process, was to treat negotiations as business agreements and relegate them to emails rather than phone calls. That way I can take my time and formulate a clear-headed answer on my timeline. Reacting equals losing power. Responding equals reclaiming power. Have your facts straight. In the case of the China

trip, I assumed that my son couldn’t be taken out of the country without my permission. But when I checked our parenting agreement, I saw that my former husband only needed written permission from me the first twenty-four months following the divorce. Wow. That shocked me, but there it was, in black and white. Gathering the facts gave me time to gather my thoughts enough to get clear about my objections and whether they were ones I had a right to make. As galling as it is to have to follow rules with a rule-breaker who broke your heart, do it anyway. Come from a “well-fed” place. This is the juicy center, the meat inside the sandwich. Everything revolves around my ability to get quiet, tune into, and take responsibility for my inner world. What are my motivations? Is this about me or my kids? Am I fighting for the sake of fighting? Am I settling an old score? Am I bored, lonely, or craving drama? I need to look at whether I’m feeding myself what I need rather than entering into a “hungry” exchange with my former husband.

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Valuable advice from Trevor McDonald, a recovering addict and alcoholic who uses his own painful experience to help others.

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That’s probably why my parents turned a blind eye to it for so long. They were born in the 60s, so they were just kids during the drug-fueled flower child era. They understood experimentation, but addiction was another story. It was something that happened to other families. Not good people like us. My parents missed the warning signs, but there came a time when they couldn’t ignore my addiction. Parents today are more attuned to the issue, so they’re able to catch the problem sooner. This is immensely helpful to everyone. With early intervention, the addict can get treatment sooner, and everyone can begin to heal. If you’re sure your child is abusing drugs or alcohol, here’s what you can do: 1. Know that there’s hope Addiction is a terrible disease, but your child can get through this with your help. You all have a long and difficult road ahead, but his life isn’t over. It’s true that the decision to recover lies with him, regardless of age, but you are not powerless.

2. Start talking You may have danced around the issue before, but this conversation must be different. Before you talk, gather evidence of your child’s drug or alcohol abuse. This may mean going through her belongings and that’s okay. This is about keeping your kid safe.

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Once you have the evidence, it’s time to give yourself a pep talk. This is not going to go well. Remind yourself that the eventual outcome is well worth these uncomfortable moments. When you start talking, she will likely react in anger. She’ll change the focus of the conversation to accuse you of distrust and invading

to get more involved. If nothing else, it sends the message that you care, and you’re willing to fight for him through addiction. Start by setting clear expectations. Let him know that you’re going to be monitoring for signs of drug or alcohol use. Set curfews and stick to them. Consequences are as important as expectations. Make sure he understands both. If he’ll be grounded for two weeks for missing curfew, let him know that. 4. Talk about treatment If your child is 18 or older, she must consent to treatment. You can put a younger teen into rehab without their consent, but first, give it some thought. It’s a great decision if you’re afraid her life is in danger. Otherwise, your child’s anger and resentment for the forced move may negate the benefits of treatment. Ideally, you’ll always want your child’s consent. If she isn’t quite ready, consider staging an intervention. Interventions can be extreme and emotional, and they have the biggest impact the first time around. This is why I always recommend hiring an intervention expert to help you make the most out of the moment. You should be able to get recommendations from any local rehab facility. 5. Remain vigilant If your child rejects help, you’ll inevitably feel a wave of hopelessness wash over you. But know that this isn’t the end. You’ve planted the seed. Now, he knows that he can go to you for help when he’s ready. Continue monitoring his behavior. If he is using drugs, free time is his enemy. Do what you can to keep him busy. And be prepared for backlash. Anything that stops him from using will make him angry. So if he’s angry, you’re probably doing it right.

her privacy. Do your best to remain calm. If things start getting ugly, walk away and continue the conversation later. Regardless of what she says or does, tell her that you love her and you’re going to help her get through this. 3. Step up your involvement

Throughout this journey, let your child know that you’re there for him. Do your best to remain calm, stay vigilant and have hope that he’ll come around eventually. Overcoming addiction is never easy, but it’s more manageable when families attack the problem together. Trevor is a freelance content writer and a recovering addict and alcoholic who has been clean and sober for over 5 years. Since his recovery began, he has enjoyed using his talent for words to help spread treatment resources, addiction awareness, and general health knowledge. In his free time, you can find him working with recovering addicts or outside enjoying about any type of fitness activity imaginable.

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Art Lab – The School of Fine & Applied Arts in Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace • 10301 718.447.8667 Email: info@artlabsi.org • www.artlabsi.org Big Bird’s Playhouse Corp. 1859 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.982.0550 Email: BigBirdsPlay@aol.com www.BigBirdsPlayhouse.com Broadway & South Shore YMCA Broadway: 651 Broadway • 10310 718.981.4933 E-mail: asicuranza@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/broadway South Shore: 3939 Richmond Ave • 10312 718.227.3200 E-mail: bschiuma@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/southshore Building Blocks Montessori School 55 Forest Avenue • 10301 718.448.2992 Email: bbms411@verizon.net www.buildingblocksmontessori.com Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. 10 Akron Plaza • 10314 718.982.9226 Email: centerstagedanceltd@yahoo.com www.centerstagedancecoltd.com

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Community Resources Preschool 3651 Richmond Road • 10306 718.568.3105 Email: J.Hansen@cr-si.org www.crpreschool.org Congregation B’Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School 275 Martling Avenue • 10314 718-981-5550 Email: CBJshul@gmail.com www.cbjsi.com Dance Dance Dance Ltd. 1212 Forest Avenue • 10310 718-981-8869 Email: dancedancedanceltd@gmail.com www.dancedancedanceltd.org Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute of the JCC 1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5263 www.sijcc.org Friends Preschool 610 Bloomgindale Road • 10309 718.984.5194 Email: friendspreschool@verizon.net friendspreschool.com

1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 718.475.5224 485 Victory Boulevard • 10301 718.475.5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5230 2221 Richmond Avenue •10314 718.475.5100 www.sijcc.org JCC of Staten Island First Foot Forward 1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5225 www.sijcc.org New Dorp Christian Academy 259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.351.4442 Email: contact@ndca.email www.ndca.academy Richmond Hill Children’s Center 501 Richmond Hill Road • 10314 718.494.7422 Email: rhcc@verizon.net www.rhccny.com Rise Dance Studios 1 Gunton Place • 10309 718.966.7473 Email: risedancestudios@gmail.com www.risedancestudios.com Instagram: risedancestudios www.facebook.com/risedancestudios St. Joseph Hill Academy 850 Hylan Boulevard • 10305 718.981.1187 Email: egregor@stjhill.org www.stjosephhillacademy.com

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Silhouette Dance Studio 230 Livingston Avenue 718.727.2649 Email: Silhouettedance92@gmail.com www.silhouettedancestudio.net Silver Lake Head Start II 20 Park Hill Circle • 10304 718.720.0090 Email: SLHS2@yeled.org www.yeled.org South Shore Toddler Academy & Pre-K 11 Sampson Avenue • 10308 718-356-3563 SICSPREK@aol.com SSTAPREK.com www.facebook.com/sstaprek Small World Preschool 144 Bloomingdale Road • 10309 718.356.7795 E-mail: kdsrmybiz@aol.com www.smallworldpreschool.net Staten Island Community Tennis 2800 Victory Boulevard • 10314 718.982.3355 Email: sitenniscenter@gmail.com www.statenislandtennis.com Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718.303.7803 Email: ccrane65@statenislandacademy.org www.statenislandacademy.org

Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service 3911 Richmond Avenue • 10312 718.948.3232 Email: arusso@ymcanyc.org 285 Vanderbilt Avenue • 10304 718.981.4382 Email: elhernandez@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/counseling

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Spotlight Theatre Company 358 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY • 10301 718-207-1128 SpotlightTheatreSI@gmail.com SpotlightTheatreSI.org Tender Care Preschool 6581 Hylan Blvd • 10309 718.317.2849 or 2858 Email: bquinn@mountloretto.org mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool Facebook @ Tender Care Preschool The Children’s Center College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd • Bldg. 2R/Rm 104 • 10314 718.982.3190 Email: childrenscenter@csi.cuny.edu www.csi.cuny.edu/childcare Wagner College department for Lifelong Learning 631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 Email: lifelong-learning@wagner.edu www.wagner.edu/lifelong-learning Xaverian

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PROTECTING OUR FUTURE: Addressing School Security Challenges In America On Monday July 9, 2018, I had the honor and privilege of appearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee to address School Security Challenges in America. I want to thank Chairman Rep. Daniel M. Donovan and Ranking Member Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. for inviting me to participate in the discussion. The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness and Communications field hearing was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Newark Campus. I highlighted the efforts Community Education Council 31 has made in advocating for greater security protocols. Our advocacy helped increase emergency drills, training, and grant opportunities for schools and districts throughout New York State. Community Education Council 31 has been advocating for greater security protocols for several years. In 2012 CEC 31 introduced a proposal -- titled Comprehensive School Safety and Security – which included: locking all doors; installing security cameras at main entrances to school buildings; improving School Building Response Team training; overhauling School Public Address systems, and incorporating retired police officers as special patrolmen to supplement school security. After discussing the proposal with our local, state and federal representatives the plan was introduced in state legislation and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2014. The laws authorized the NYS Education Department to provide grant opportunities to schools to improve infrastructure security (ie. Replacing doors, installing cameras and other technology) for school buildings, mandating increased training for school emergency response teams and more frequent security drills. The law also allows school districts to hire retired police officers as School Resource Officers. In addition, in the same time period, DOJ authorized the use of civilian clothes school resource officers, which aligned with the CEC 31 plan. Until then, the federal grant opportunity only applied to uniformed school resource officers. Some have raised concerns that locking the front door may hinder emergency responders because they may not be able to access the building as quickly as possible. I believe the use of a “Key Fob” pass key or another similar technological access device could be utilized, allowing immediate entry for emergency responders. The FDNY has a similar system where they utilize a “Master Key” for elevator access across the city. It is important to remember that it is impossible to prevent all incidents, but we must continually try our best to limit the impact if an emergency occurs.

CEC 31 believes there are several other protocols and supplemental supports that can help school communities. Improving communication between agencies would be beneficial. The NYPD and DOE do a tremendous job protecting our schools, but like everything else there is always room for improvement. Having a regional “Fusion Center” model to monitor and track incidents and threats to schools could streamline information sharing to mitigate the possibility of missing an important trend or piece of information. Additionally, providing training and potential requirements at the federal level for school districts to report incidents of bullying, threats etc. as well as the disposition of all incident investigations could help identify students who may need additional support and/or counseling. Adding additional counselors to our schools would be a proactive step, but as I am sure you are aware that requires funding. Lastly, after a recent incident at a High School involving a potential threat with a firearm, we held a safety meeting with our elected officials as well as the DOE and NYPD. We spoke about the impact to response caused by parents and caregivers rushing to the school during the initial emergency. During that meeting we discussed incorporating a family staging area for individual school safety plans. This would coincide with an initial family notification that would include a staging area far enough away from the incident that could potentially reduce the hysteria and chaos resulting from social media posts and text messages. If possible could DHS consider incorporating a parent video and training piece advising parents to wait for a notification and only respond to officially designated staging areas? Additionally, if the current training doesn’t incorporate a piece recommending school communities establish staging areas to reduce traffic at the incident site, could it be added? The U.S. Department of Justice has $2 Billion dollars in grant opportunities related to improving security for schools and districts across the country. Far too often these funding opportunities are not publicized. During the hearing, my fellow panelists and I asserted the need for the federal and state governments to improve notification to stakeholders about any and all grant opportunities.

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has your child been cut from a team? Turn the disappointment into something positive Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s now joined by his son, Mike, a sandlot baseball player on the Island and a senior at Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he’s on the baseball team and majors in Electronic Journalism Arts. Read more sports advice @ www.siparent.com/goodsports

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We came across a Facebook post recently by a parent whose daughter had failed to make a team she had played on for several years. It’s not an experience that is foreign to us. There have been a number of unhappy cuts our family members have had to deal with. We know how painful they can be for the player and the parents. The player will feel rejected and hurt, and maybe even embarrassed. He or she will no longer share something with other children with whom they have become friends, and it can cause a divide in those friendships. The parents will probably hurt for their child and perhaps feel anger toward the individuals who made the decision. Also, sports teams become social connectors for parents, too. They will no doubt feel a void in their own lives, no

longer hanging out with their friends at the games and often at eateries afterward. How the parents handle the situation can be critical in whether or not the young athlete will continue to play the sport they love. The first thing parents shouldn’t do is use social media to vent their frustration. You may blame league or team politics, friendships, relationships and other factors, which might in fact be true, but it doesn’t help to voice your theories. Chances are your child isn’t seeing the posts, so why are you doing this? You may get sympathy from some friends, but you also run the risk of coming off as petty. It could ruin friendships. And it could turn off people who might consider adding your child to their team in the future.

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By no means have we always been perfect when handling these situations in our home, but we usually try to remind ourselves that, a) beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, b) you can control your own actions, but not those of the people who make the decisions. A little self-reflection wouldn’t hurt in these situations. Has your child missed lots of practices or games? Can they be seen as being disruptive at practice, perhaps interrupting when the coach is trying to teach an important skill or tactic? If so, that could have contributed to being left off the team, and there needs to be an attempt to make changes in those areas moving forward. But by all means encourage your child to continue playing the sport. It won’t be the last disappointment they face in their lives, so how they respond might help shape how they handle future disappointments. Find another team to try out for, and/or join a league where there are no tryouts needed to participate. It’s an opportunity to make new friends and perhaps find an even better situation. Attend instructional camps or sign up your child for individual lessons. An expert might offer a technique or method that helps your child improve in an area where he or she has been deficient or has struggled. Encourage your child to play and practice on his or her own. If the sport is basketball, it should be easy to find choose-up games in the park. If your child’s sport is baseball or softball, he or she can hit off a tee into a net in your yard, or throw the ball into a pitch-back. Get a net for him or her to kick the soccer ball into. Don’t be afraid to get out there yourself and play with your child, whether it’s catch or kicking around a soccer ball or whatever. As your child gets older, conditioning will come more into play, so encourage him or her to engage in fitness activities. Can they afford to lose a few pounds, or bulk up a little? Running, biking and swimming are great and easy forms of aerobic activity. Improving one’s endurance and strength could make a big difference. Being cut will obviously be a disappointment at first, but one door closing can mean another door opening. Walking through the new door could be the best thing that ever happens for your child.

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These back-to-school tips from Crayola.com will make starting the new school year with your kids less stressful for everyone! • Use colorful schedules and charts to help ease morning routines. Encourage your kids to make personal decisions when possible. • Fresh new supplies give kids a fresh start to a new year of colorful learning and new friendships – the excitement kids feel while picking out new school supplies generates excitement about going into a new school year. • Start back-to-school shopping early. Shopping for new supplies gives parents the opportunity to talk about the new school year - guide kids to imagine their new classrooms, friends, teachers and subjects and establish a dialog for success before the year begins. Not waiting for the last minute means less stress, more options, and less running around from store to store. • Focus on the excitement of being “one year older” and “moving up a grade.” • Prepare for the changes to daily routines. Work with your kids to develop a chore chart that includes activities such as packing lunches, reviewing backpacks, and completing homework. • Create a homework center. Designate an area in the house (perhaps a corner of the kitchen or in your kids’ room) to be a place where the homework supplies are organized and ready to use. Add in a few special treats in the way of supplies that remain at home in the homework center. • Make mistakes less stressful by using erasable products. If kids are struggling with multiplication facts or need more practice with vocabulary or spelling words--select a small dry erase board and dry erase crayons so they can easily practice and erase, building these basic skills before taking a school test. • As summer is waning, remember to keep learning skills fresh to avoid eroding the learning from the prior year. After reading a book, have your kid draw a new cover that depicts a different ending and then tell their revised story. • If travel is part of your summer plans, have your kid draw a map of the places you’ll visit, calculate the miles, and sketch some sights along the way. Crayons and index cards make great travel postcards that your kid can create and mail from the road.

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Shop around. Don’t buy everything in one place. Buy what you need only from stores where those items are on sale and gold off on buying the rest until tit goes on sale elsewhere. Clip coupons. Coupons for supplies can be found in local weekly circulars. For online shopping, check retailmenot.com, couponcabin. com, or sign up for a store’s emails and get coupons directly to your inbox. Buy used. Shop thrift stores or secondhand shores for the best deals, or check eBay or craigslist for online steals. Shop end of summer deals. Summer clothes can be worn well into the fall and the following spring (if you buy slightly larger sizes) so don’t forget to check out those summer clearance sales. Host a clothing swap. Get together with friends who have children of all different ages and swap clothes. You can also swap toys, supplies, anything!

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Divorce, Family Court, Child Custody, Spousal & Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Name Changes, Annulments, Separation Agreements. Free Initial Consultation for Divorce Actions. 24 Hour Phone Service.

Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. If you are eager to free yourself from long-standing unhelpful behaviors, then psychotherapy can help you find the answerers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life. As a mental health counselor, my initial goal is to provide you with confidential and personalized therapy to begin your journey to emotional well-being. My office is private and personal. In my therapeutic work, I incorporate the many facets of my professional career which have included positions in educational and clinical sectors. In working with you, I will draw o these diverse experiences in order to provide you with a culturally sensitive treatment plan.

Attorney at Law 1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY 718.720.1000 • www.krichardspc.com

Jesse David Eisenberg, Esq.

Child Accident Attorney 2555 Richmond Avenue, Ste 2 718.966.0877 • Jesse@JDELaw.nyc • JDELAW.NYC When the Unthinkable Happens...Think of Us. At JDE Law Firm, I represent people and businesses. Whether you are suing or being sued I will fight for what’s most important to you by vigorously defending your rights.

orthodontics Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312 718.967.5213 www.bracesbydrindelicato.com

Dr. Indelicato and his team will work with you individually to create a treatment plan catered to meet your needs. We offer gentle, personal, quality care for children & adults. Member American Association of Orthodontists.

psychotherapists Karen L.. Goldman LMHC,BCPC, NCC

Bereavement and Mental Health Counseling 1076 Forest Ave • Staten Island NY 10310 347-850-2322 Kgoldmantherapist@gmail.com By Appointment Only • Daytime and Evening Hours Counseling Individuals and Groups, Children, Teens and Adults Struggling With Grief & Loss Issues, Transitions, Parenting Skills, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Play, Art and Talk Therapy

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NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor Specializing in Couples/Family/Individual Counseling 917.636.3256 • acapece810@gmail.com By Appointment • Day and Evening Hours

My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Self-Esteem, Stress Reduction and Management

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QUALITY CARE SPEECH CENTER, INC. Randi Pino M.A., CCC-SLP/TSHH, Director 3767 Hylan Blvd (Great Kills) 718.605.4301 • www.qualitycarespeech.com

NYS Licensed Speech Pathologists. Occupational & Physical Therapists; Evaluation & Treatment of Pediatric Speech, Language, Feeding, Oral, Fine & Gross Motor Disorders; P.R.O.M.P.T.; Russian Bilingual Services; State-of-the-Art Sensory Gym; Dept of Ed Provider (CPSE & RSA); Primary Designation for Physical Therapy; Top Tier for Speech & OT.

speech pathology Speech & Language Therapy Associates of Staten Island, PLLC

Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling 15 1st Street, 2nd Floor • 10306 • 917.837.1317 CulturallyCompetentCounseling@Gmail.com

Lisa Jiannetto, MA, CCC-SLP, Director 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308 718.356.6604 • www.pediatricandadultspeech.com

Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy; Identity and Self Esteem; Autism and Aspergers; Addiction and Recovery; LGBTQI; Adults and Children. Most Insurance Accepted.

PROMPT Trained Therapists, SOS Feeding Approach, Orton-Gillingham & Wilson trained therapists. Individualized and Customized: Language Enhancement Programs; Auditory Training Programs; Fluency Enhancement Programs; Oral-Sensory-Motor Plans; Voice Treatment Programs; Accent Reduction Programs; Feeding Treatment Plans; Pediatric & Adult Clients. We welcome NYC DOE clients and are now an associate of The Perfect Playground for all CSE/CPSE cases. Accepted insurance plans: Aetna HMO, Aetna PPO, Empire BC/BS PPO, GHI HMO. If you have GHI PPO (most NYC Employees), we are registered as a non-participating provider and will submit on your behalf in order for you to receive back a portion of your expenses. If you have any insurance questions, email speechandlanguagetherapy@verizon.net.

Michael DeSimone Ph.D, LCSW

175 Burbank Ave (New Dorp) 718.650.9000 michael.w.desimone@gmail.com • michaeldesimonetherapy.com Helping Adults, Children and Adolescents with Anxiety, Fears & Worries, Anger, Depression, Grief/Sadness, Insecurity/Shyness, Self-Esteem, Relationship Problems Private, Comfortable & Confidential.

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speech pathology claire guttsman m.a., c.c.c. - slp 1076 Forest Avenue (Corner of Manor Road) 718.447.5501

Nationally certified professional providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 40 years. Additional services available: public speaking classes, accent reduction, corporate speech pathology and lecturing. Approved NYC Department of Education Provider. (CPSE & RSA)

PreCare Speech Language Pathology, PC

718.259.4001 1829 Richmond Rd • SI, NY 10306 3099 Coney Island Ave • Bklyn, NY 11235 www.slpmd.com We are highly trained team of professionals that evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with communication disabilities, such as articulation disorders, phonological awareness, apraxia, dysarthria, feeding issues, traumatic brain injury, speech issues from hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, receptive/expressive delays, impaired language, voice disorders, jaw instability, stuttering/ cluttering and lisps. If your child is experiencing issues with fluency (stuttering & cluttering), articulation, apraxia (motor planning for sound), oral-motor weakness, feeding or swallowing issues or receptive and expressive language delays, our certified speech language pathologists can work with your child to address and improve these issues using ASHA-standards.

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Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center East Brunswick, NJ • 732-390-6981 eastbrunswick.org/crystalsprings Featuring splash pools for small children, two large pools, water slides and a lazy river. Splashdown Beach Fishkill, NY • 845-897-9600 splashdownbeach.com Self-proclaimed “America’s biggest little water park” featuring waterpark with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas. The Funplex East Hanover, NJ • 973-428-1166 thefunplex.com An indoor amusement park and outdoor water park with rides, arcade games, live entertainment and laser tag. iPlay America Freehold, NJ • 732-577-8200 iplayamerica.com Featuring indoor rides, attractions, boardwalk games and one of NJ’s largest arcades. Playland Park Rye, NY • 914-813-7010 playlandpark.org A historic amusement park, often referred to as Rye Playland, featuring rides for young kids and adults. Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids Keansburg, NJ • 732-495-1400 keansburgamusementpark.com Beach-adjacent amusement park with rides, games, food, arcades, go-karts, plus a waterpark with 18 slides and a lazy river.

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Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 732-892-0600 jenkinsons.com Amusement park rides along the boardwalk plus aquarium, beach-adjacent, fireworks shows, games, mini golf, ropes course and more. Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari Jackson, NJ • 732-928-2000 hersheypark.com Featuring rides for kids of all ages and adults, shows, characters, a safari and animal attractions, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor waterpark. Luna Park Coney Island, Brooklyn • 718-373-5862 lunaparknyc.com World-famous amusement park located on the boardwalk at Coney Island, featuring roller coasters, kiddie rides and more. Hershey Park Hershey, PA • 718-534-3900 hersheypark.com Chocolate themed amusement park with rides for kids of all ages, plus a waterpark, games, a zoo, and chocolate factory tours.

Turtle Back Zoo West Orange, NJ • 973-731-5800 turtlebackzoo.com Featuring a multitude of animals, aviary, butterfly tent, shark and sting ray touch tank, endangered species carousel, treetop adventure course, mini golf and more. Insectropolis Toms River, NJ • 732-349-7090 insectropolis.com View and touch beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Bronx Zoo Bronx, NY • 718-220-5100 bronxzoo.com The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States and one of the largest in the world, at 265 acres of park lands and natural habitats. New York Aquarium Brooklyn, NY • 718-220-5100 nyaquarium.com Large aquarium featuring an aquatheater, sea cliffs, a new shark exhibit with over 115 marine species and more. American Princess Cruise Whale Watching Queens, NY • 718-474-0555 americanprincesscruises.com Spot whales and dolphins in the waters of Rockaway, Queens, New York. Kids can help crew members with official whale and dolphin count. White Post Farms Melville, NY • 631-351-9373 whitepostfarms.com A petting zoo and animal farm, with exotic birds and aviary, inflatable water slides, pony rides, and a giraffe station. Catskill Animal Sanctuary Saugerties, NY • 845-336-8447 casanctuary.org Ideal for animal activist families, meet rescued animals and hear their stories and learn about the plight of farmed animals and how you can help.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Allentown, PA • 610-395-3724 dorneypark.com A waterpark and amusement rides for little kids up to adults.

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Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 732-892-0600 pointpleasantbeach.com Arcades, games, beach, restaurants, Jenkinson’s amusement park rides & aquarium, live entertainment, and fireworks shows. 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park Long Branch, NJ • 732-229-7025 long-branch.net/7-presidents-oceanfront-park 38 acres including an activity center, a boating launch, fishing, a playground, swimming, sand volleyball, pavilion with snack bar. Seaside Heights Seaside Heights, NJ • 732-793-6488 Beach and boardwalk featuring Casino Pier amusement rides, Breakwater Beach waterpark, plus go-karts, mini golf, arcades, games & food. Ocean City Ocean City, NJ • 609-399-7082 Two and half miles of boardwalk containing family amusements like OC Waterpark and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, plus the beach and free entertainment. Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ • 732-872-5970 One of New Jersey’s most beautiful beaches, visitors can go fishing, birding, camping, boating, canoeing, have a picnics, take sightseeing tours and eat at local seafood restaurants. Wildwood Wildwood, NJ • 800-992-9732 Featuring over 100 rides and attractions including Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club, Splash Zone Water Park, games, arcades, food, and restaurants. Central Park New York, NY • 212-310-6600 centralparknyc.org So much more than a park, there’s a zoo, live free shows, a carousel, kiddie rides (in the summer only at the Wollman rink), playgrounds & more. Coney Island Brooklyn, NY • 718-373-5862 Amusement park rides for kids of all ages, games, food, fireworks shows, beach, live entertainment, New York Aquarium, ferris wheel, carousel and more. august 2018 www.siparent.com

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Nautical Mile Freeport, Long Island • 516-377-2200 longisland.com/freeport-nautical-mile A lively, seaside destination featuring great restaurants, shopping, fishing boats, mini-golf and ice cream shops.

New York Transit Museum Brooklyn, NY • 718-694-1600 nytransitmuseum.org See a collection of vintage subway cars and retired buses, as well as other bridge, tunnel, and railway artifacts and memorabilia.

Bushkill Falls Bushkill, PA • 888-287-4545 visitbushkillfalls.com Known as “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls is comprised of eight waterfalls within the Pocono Mountains accessible through scenic hiking trails and bridges.

Dimenna Children’s Museum New York, NY • 212-873-3400 nyhistory.org/childrens-museum The children’s wing of the New York Historical Society is targeted toward children ages 8–13 and uses interactive exhibits to make history fun.

museums Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ • 201-200-1000 lsc.org An interactive science museum and learning center with multiple exhibits and the largest IMAX Dome theater in the United States. Newark Museum Newark, NJ • 973-596-6550 newarkmuseum.org Museum featuring planetarium, creative play, interactive galleries, science exhibits, fire museum, art collections and more. Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey Teterboro, NJ • 201-288-6344 njahof.org View historic aircraft, air and space artifacts, photographs, fine art and an extensive model collection.

Fruit Picking

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Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum New York, NY • 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Climb aboard the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, see the space shuttle Enterprise and the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. New York Hall of Science Queens, NY • 718-699-0005 nysci.org Featuring over 450 interactive displays that explain science, technology, engineering, and math, plus a 60,000 square foot outdoor Science Playground and Rocket Park. American Museum of Natural History New York, NY • 212-769-5100 amnh.org One of the largest museums in the world, featuring 45 exhibition halls, planetarium, and library, and a collection of over 33 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts. Madame Tussauds New York, NY • 212-512-9600 madametussauds.com Times Sqaure wax museum featuring life-like wax sculptures of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders and more. National Museum of Mathematics New York, NY • 212-542-0566 momath.org Features exciting, interactive displays and exhibits that provide a place for children and adults of all ages to experience the excitement of math, with a special emphasis on activities for 4th through 8th graders.

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cover story Please Touch Museum Philadelphia, PA • 215-581-3181 pleasetouchmuseum.org Featuring highly interactive exhibits for purposeful play, with a collection of over 25,000 toys as well as toddler zones, a carousel, and imagination playground.

Theme Entertainment Center Wild Wild West City Stanhope, NJ • 973-347-2355 wildwestcity.com Western heritage theme park recreating 1880’s life in Dodge City, Kansas, featuring live-action shows, stagecoach, train and pony rides, and museum-quality exhibits. Field Station Dinosaur Leonia, NJ • 855-999-9010 fieldstationdinosaurs.com Walk the trail and see 32 life-sized, realistic dinosaurs come to life. RPM Raceway Jersey City, NJ • 201-333-7223 rpmraceway.com/race Features go-kart racing for drivers 4” tall and up, plus arcade and billiards. Diggerland West Berlin, NJ • 856-768-1110 diggerlandusa.com The only construction themed adventure park in North America where children and families can drive, ride and operate actual machinery. TopGolf Edison, NJ • 732-374-4097 topgolf.com Giant golf facility with over 100+ climatecontrolled hitting bays, full-service restaurants, over 200 HDTV’s and more. Crayola Factory Easton, PA • 610-515-8000 crayolaexperience.com/ Explore and learn all about crayons and coloring, plus do art projects and see live demonstrations.

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Legoland Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting, PA • 208-513-1429 Yonkers, NY • 866-243-0770 legolanddiscoverycenter.com A Lego-themed indoor family entertainment center for kids age 3-10 with rides, Lego buildand-play zones, a 4D cinema and a gift shop. GlowGolf Garden City, NY • 516-747-3682 opryglowgolf.com A glow-in-the-dark miniature golf and laser maze center located in Roosevelt Field Mall. Palisades Center Mall West Nyack, NY • 845-348-1000 palisadescenter.com A four-level shopping center offering over 200 stores, 15 sit-down restaurants, a bowling alley, ice rink, the world’s tallest indoor ropes course, and more. The Adventure Park at Long Island Wheatley Heights, NY • 631-983-3844 longislandadventurepark.org The largest forest climbing park in New York with 10 Trails, 15 zip lines, 5 difficulty levels, and over 140 challenge bridges.

Theme Parks for Preschoolers Land of Make Believe Hope, NJ • 908-459-9000 Waterpark and rides and attractions for children of all ages, even kids under 36”.

Waterpark Resorts Mountain Creek Vernon Township, NJ • 973-827-2000 Waterpark and resort featuring 22 rides and world’s tallest double looping slide, as well as mountain biking and an aerial adventure park and ropes course. Great Wolf Lodge Scotrun, PA • 800-768-9653 Indoor waterpark and resort for all ages plus characters and activities for kids. Camelback Mountain Tannersville, PA • 570-629-1662 Featuring Camelbeach outdoor waterpark, Aquatopia Indoor Water park, plus ziplining and other adventure rides. Sahara Sam’s Oasis West Berlin, NJ • 856-767-7580 Indoor & outdoor waterpark and resort with rides and attractions for all ages, plus an arcade. Kalahari Indoor Water Park Pocono Manor, PA • 877-525-2427 America’s largest indoor waterpark, featuring water slides, spa, wave pool, lazy river, and toddler play area. Coco Key Mount Laurel, NJ • 877-494-2626 Indoor waterpark and resort for all ages plus an arcade.

Storybook Land Egg Harbor Township, NJ • 609-641-7847 A nursery rhyme themed amusement park primarily for families with young children. Dutch Wonderland Lancaster, PA • 866-386-2839 “Kingdom for Kids” themed park with over 30 rides for kids of all ages plus water play area and live shows. Sesame Place Langhorne, PA • 215-702-3566 Sesame Street theme park with rides for kids of all ages, as well as a water park, live shows, games, and characters.

More fun on the Island!

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Wednesday, August 1

Wonderful Wednesdays at the Carousel for All Children Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 10:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Arts, Culture & Fun: Drawing at the Conference House Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 718-984-6046 • conferencehouse.org 10:00am • Free • All ages Community Days at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 • conferencehouse.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 12:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Children’s Summer Craft: Make a Dragonfly South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Storymakers and Shakers Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Children’s Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Music Makers Design Lab Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

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sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Garden Club Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

Thursday, August 2

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 • noblemaritime.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Kids Movie Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 10:00am • $8 • Ages 3.5-5

Read In At the Library Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

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718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 nypl.org 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11

441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 3:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+

Friday, August 3

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Toddlers Playtime! Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing info • All ages Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

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Saturday, August 4

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Tavern Terrace Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00am • Free • All ages Home Depot Workshop: Bookworm Bookends Home Depot All Staten Island Locations 800-466-3337 homedepot.com/workshops 9:00am • Free • All ages

Healthfirst & Staten Island Yankees FREE Baseball Clinic Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 7-14 Kids Club Kawaii Backpack Tags Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Kids Club Kawaii Backpack Tags Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Beach Volleyball Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 10:00am • Free • Ages 10+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • All ages Library Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-5

Kid Paint & Sip Saturday, August 4 4-5:30pm Free Event Ages 5+ Clay Pit Ponds 2351 Veterans Road W 718-967-1976 nysparks.com Relax and enjoy the outdoors while painting the landscape around us and sipping on juice. Please RSVP to reserve materials to Ciara.Scully@parks.ny.gov

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A Funny Fractured Fairytale SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12:15pm • Free w/admission • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Family Art Workshop with Lina Montoya: Mola Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Kids Paint and Sip Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com Family Storytime 4pm • Free (RSVP required) • Ages 5+ New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane S.I. Yankees Game 718-351-2977 • nypl.org Richmond County Bank Ball Park 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com Lego Boardgamers 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street Mystery After Dark Tours at 718-727-0427 • nypl.org Historic Richmond Town 2:00pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave Crafternoon 718-351-1611 West New Brighton Library historicrichmondtown.org 976 Castleton Avenue 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+ 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Sunday, August 5 Reading Under The Stars NYRR Open Run Richmondtown Library Conference House Park 200 Clarke Avenue 7455 Hylan Blvd. 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 855-569-6977 • nyrr.org 6:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ 9:00am • Free • All ages Shark Files in High Rock Park High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 1:00pm • Free (registration required) • Ages 6+ Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission All ages Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 3:00pm • Free • Under 18 must be with and adult

Monday, August 6

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Playtime! Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

Tuesday, August 7

Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com 9:30am • $15 Ages 4-Intermediate School Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 • lllofstatenisland.com 10:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org/ 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 • barnesandnoble.com 11:00am • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

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Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 StoryTime Hour: Presented by Literacy Inc. Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 12:45pm • Free • All ages Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+ Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Pigment Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue

Staten Island Yankees Baseball Clinic Saturday, August 4 • 10am-12pm Free Event • Ages 7-14 Richmond County Bank Ballpark 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 siyanks.com Learn the game from Staten Island Yankees players, play on the stadium field, learn how to field, run, throw, stretch, and prevent injuries. Bring your own glove and equipment. Doors open at 9AM. Space is limited and participation is on a first come, first serve basis.

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718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5+

718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 10:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Music Makers Design Lab West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Preschool Time & Phun Time with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Annual Night Out Against Crime Midland Beach Turtle Circle Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Jefferson Ave. 718-876-8500 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Story Makers and Shakers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages Community Days at C onference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 • conferencehouse.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission All ages Storymakers and Shakers Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

Thursday, August 9

Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com 9:30am • $15 Ages 4-Intermediate School Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 10:00am • $ per week • Ages 3.5-5 Arts & Crafts on the Beach Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 10:00am • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 11:00am • Call for pricing • All ages CityParks PuppetMobile Presents: The Big Good Wolf Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace cityparksfoundation.org 11:00am • Free • All ages

Life on Mars? Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • www.sigreenbelt.org Toddler StoryTime 2:00pm ) • All ages Richmondtown Library Free (must pre-register Historic Richmond Town’s 200 Clarke Avenue Cruise Night (Classic Cars) 718-668-0413 • nypl.org Children’s Coloring Time Historic Richmond Town 11:00am • Free • Ages 18-36 months South Beach Library 441 Clarke Ave 21-25 Robin Road 718-351-1611 Bouncing Babies 718-816-5834 • nypl.org historicrichmondtown.org West New Brighton Library 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 5:30pm • Free • All ages 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org Music Craft NYRR Open Run 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Huguenot Library Silver Lake Park 830 Huguenot Avenue Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave Family Playtime 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 855-569-6977 • www.nyrr.org New Dorp Library 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-6 7:00pm • Free • All ages 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org Boogie Woogie Wednesdays Frog Watch USA 11:30am • Free • All ages SI Children’s Museum Monitoring Session: Calling all Citizen Scientists 1000 Richmond Terrace Nature Center Adventures 718-273-2060 Greenbelt Nature Center Blue Heron Nature Center sichildrensmuseum.org 700 Rockland Avenue 222 Poillon Avenue 718-351-3450 • www.sigreenbelt.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 8:00pm • Free • Ages 8+ 1:00pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library Wednesday, August 8 Weekday Art Studio 309 New Dorp Lane Vacation Bible School SI Children’s Museum 718-351-2977 • nypl.org Bethel United Methodist Church 1000 Richmond Terrace 5:00pm • Free • All ages 7033 Amboy Road 718-273-2060 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com sichildrensmuseum.org S.I. Yankees Game 9:30am • $15 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Richmond County Bank Ball Park Ages 4-Intermediate School 75 Richmond Terrace Pipsqueak Picasso 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com Wonderful Wednesdays New Dorp Library 7:00pm • Call for pricing info at the Carousel for 309 New Dorp Lane All ages All Children 718-351-2977 • nypl.org Willowbrook Park 2:00pm • Free • All ages 1 Eton Place

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Elephant & Piggy Picnic New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Garden Club Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Kids Movie Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Movie Night: Wonder (2017) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 4:30pm • Free • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Summer Eats Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with Tango in the Park Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue

718-390-8023 • nycgovparks.org 6:30pm • Free • All ages Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

Friday, August 10

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Toddlers P reschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am Free (must pre-register) • Ages 3-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months What do Frozen Things do in the Summer? Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 •sigreenbelt.org 10:30am • $3 • Ages 3-6 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Nature Center Adventures Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until August 18 1-2pm & 3-4pm Free Event • All Ages Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 nycgovparks.org Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world. Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.

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Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library

200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 8:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+

Saturday, August 11

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • www.nysparks.com 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+ Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Tavern Terrace Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission All ages Gentle Flow Yoga Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 • aliceausten.org 10:00am • Free • All ages Kids Club Back to School Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

Kids Club Back to School Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Beach Volleyball Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 10:00am • Free • Ages 10+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • All ages Sensory Storytime Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:00am Free (must pre-register) • All ages Library Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-5 Second Saturday Science: Astronomy for Beginners! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 • lllofstatenisland.com 12:15pm • Free • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages Spotlight Children’s Theatre Presents: Mary Poppins, Jr. The Great Hall at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-207-1128 • spotlighttheatresi.org 3:00pm • $20 • All ages Snug Harbor 2018 Summer Concert Series Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace

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718-425-3504 • snug-harbor.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages

sichildrensmuseum.org 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 8:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages

Zumba Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 8:45am • Free • All ages

Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 hhistoricrichmondtown.org 8:00pm • $10 • Ages 13+ Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 • aaa.org 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, August 12

Birding Tour With NYC Audubon Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 • freshkillspark.org 8:00am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 • nyrr.org 9:00am • Free • All ages Family Adventure Race Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. cityparksfoundation.org 9:00am • Free • All ages Zoolympics Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 • statenislandzoo.org 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 2:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages

Monday, August 13

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

hat Do Frozen W Things Do in the Summer? Friday, August 10 • 10:30am $3/Free for Members Ages 3-6 Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org sigreenbelt.org Spend time among the forest trees, blow bubbles in the breeze. Make a fun summer craft. We will all be ready to laugh, as our favorite snowman appears-in summer! Registration required.

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Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Ages 18-36 months Free (must pre-register) All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Boardgamers Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 4-12

Hands-On Science: T een Jam Session Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Ave 212-621-0690 • nypl.org 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Ave 212-621-0690 •nypl.org 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Summer Reading Celebration: Turtle Dance Music: The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Reading Under The Stars Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 6:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tuesday, August 14

Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com 9:30am • $15 Ages 4-Intermediate School Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 hbarnesandnoble.com 11:00am • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Storymakers and Shakers Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Rd 718-351-1444 • www.nypl.org 11:30am • $3 – $5 • All ages Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Bobaloo’s Music and Storytelling Performance Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • www.nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Preschool Time & Phun Time with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Superhero Role Playing Game Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Historic Richmond Town’s Cruise Night (Classic Cars) Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:30pm • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 • nyrr.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, August 15

Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com 9:30am • $15 Ages 4-Intermediate School Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Storymakers and Shakers Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue

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718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Community Days at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 • conferencehouse.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages

21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12

718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages

The Life of Mozart Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 5+

Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

How Mindfulness Can Positively Impact my Art Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Ave 212-621-0690 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Imagination Station New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Children’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Storymakers and Shakers Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Ave 212-621-0690 • nypl.org 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Children’s Coloring Time South Beach Library

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Con Edison Family Science Night – It’s Electric! Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 6:30pm • Free (must pre-register) • Ages 8-10 S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Thursday, August 16

Family Adventure Race Sunday, August 12 9am & 10am Free Event • All Ages Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. cityparksfoundation.org The races take place on an obstacle course featuring 12 activity stations, such as javelin throw, jump rope, hurdles, mini climbing wall and more. Team members must find each station and perform the required exercise together before advancing to the next station. Awards are given too all who participate.

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Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 • bethelumcsi.com 9:30am • $15 Ages 4-Intermediate School Toddler Story-Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Garden Club Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Ave 212-621-0690 • nypl.org 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Kids Movie Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages Wildlife Superheroes Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5+ Historic Richmond Town’s Summer Eats Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 8:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages

Friday, August 17

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Toddlers

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Staten Island Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 11:45am • Free • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity

Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 8:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages

Saturday, August 18

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Tavern Terrace Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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Pediatric Multi-Disciplinary Diagnostic Evaluation Site SEIT Program & Treatment Center Special Education Services: SEIT Services • CPSE & Private Evaluations CPSE Related Services (approved tertiary)

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Mini Tots 2.4-3 (Not Potty Trained OK) Miss Michelle & Mrs Janet will be there for UPK & All New Mommy & Me Classes

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Farm Fun Day Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 4+

Library Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-5

Kids Club Wall Decor Art Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

Nature Center Adventures Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 • nycgovparks.org 1:00pm • Free • All ages

Kids Club Wall Decor Art Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Beach Volleyball Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 10:00am • Free • Ages 10+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • All ages

Saturday, August 25 12-3pm Free w/ Admission • All Ages Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 statenislandzoo.org Slither into the zoo for an afternoon with their awesome snake collection. Zoo staff will proudly display their amazing reptiles with presentations and demonstrations…outside of the tanks! Lots of snake feedings and opportunities to touch the beautiful creatures. Snake photo-ops await! Included with zoo admission. FREE giveaway to the first 100 kids under 14.

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Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 3:00pm • Free • Under 18 must be with and adult

Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Live Music in High Rock Park with the Staten Island Philharmonic High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Seasonal Jewelry Making Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 2:00pm • Ages 12+ Free (registration required)

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Playtime! Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Snug Harbor 2018 Summer Concert Series Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 • snug-harbor.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

Campfire Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Serpent Day

718-447-6490 • noblemaritime.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 8:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages

Sunday, August 19

Weekend Art Studio: Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 • nyrr.org 9:00am • Free • All ages Little Victory Theatre Presents: Barefoot in the Park Little Victory Theatre 4089 Victory Boulevard 718-524-8467 littlevictorytheatre.com 2:00pm • Call for pricing • All Ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace

Monday, August 20

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 •nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Boardgamers Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Mad Scientist Monday New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • All ages Reading Under The Stars Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 6:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Tuesday, August 21

29th Annual Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing Grand Oaks Country Club 200 Huguenot Avenue 718-987-1234 ext 1012 • avspny.org 8:00am • Call for pricing • Adults Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 • barnesandnoble.com 11:00am • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 StoryTime Hour: Presented by LiteracyInc. Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Storymakers and Shakers Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Rd 718-351-1444 • nypl.org 11:30am • $3 – $5 • All ages Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 12:45pm • Free • All ages Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+ Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Balloon Powered Rockets Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 10+ Music Makers Design Lab West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Preschool Time & Phun Time with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Historic Richmond Town’s Cruise Night (Classic Cars) Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:30pm • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 • nyrr.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Wednesday, August 22

Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Living with Deer Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-967-3542 nycgovparks.org 11:00am • Ages 5+ Free (must pre-register) Storymakers and Shakers Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Story Makers and Shakers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages

Overnight Campout with National Park Service

Saturday, August 25 • 2pm Free Event • All Ages Fort Wadsworth Camp Hudson 210 New York Avenue 718-354-4655 nps.gov Learn to pitch a tent, build a fire, cook and make s’mores over a fire pit. The program is free and all equipment will be provided – just bring your own food, insect repellent, and ice. Space is limited.

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Community Days at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 conferencehouse.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Children’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Storymakers and Shakers Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-5 S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park

75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 2:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages Children’s Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Straw Rocket Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 7-13 Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, August 23

Toddler Story-Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org/ 11:00am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 • nypl.org 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages

718-816-5834 • nypl.org 4:30pm • Free • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Summer Eats Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, August 24

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Toddlers P reschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free (must pre-register) • Ages 3-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12:00pm • Free w/ dmission • All ages

Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 • sichildrensmuseum.org Wii Love Gaming! 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org Garden Club 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Stapleton Library 132 Canal St Game Day 718-727-0427 • nypl.org South Beach Library 2:00pm • Free • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org Kids Movie Time 3:00pm • Free • All ages Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street Family Story Time 718-442-0158 • nypl.org Richmondtown Library 3:30pm • Free • All ages 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 •nypl.org Teddy & me Time 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Bat Hike! 718-351-2977 • nypl.org Clove Lakes Park 4:00pm • Free • All ages 626 Clove Road 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org Family Movie Night: 7:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ The Emoji Movie South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

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Saturday, August 25

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 • grownyc.org 8:00am • All ages Historic Richmond Town’s Tavern Terrace Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 historicrichmondtown.org 8:00am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Gentle Flow Yoga Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 www.aliceausten.org 10:00am • Free • All ages Kids Club Kawaii Art Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Kawaii Canvas Art Michael’s All Staten Island Locations 2795 Richmond Ave 30 Barrett Ave 245 Bricktown Way michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Beach Volleyball Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 10:00am • Free • Ages 10+ Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-12 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • All ages Super Science: Bubbles Big and Small Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org 11:00am • $5 – $10 • Ages 8-13

Snug Harbor Summer Concert Series

Library Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-5

Thursdays, August 11, 18, & 25 7-9pm Free Event • All Ages Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 snug-harbor.org

Serpent day Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 • statenislandzoo.org 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Kick back with a blanket or a beach chair for our free summer concerts! You’ll get to groove to tunes from your favorite local bands with your friends and family—plus play games, eat delicious food, enjoy a beer and wine tasting from Flagship Brewery and Honor Wines, and more.

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Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Birthday Campout – NPS Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 2:00pm • Free (must make reservations) • All ages Lego Club South Beach Library

21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages Snug Harbor 2018 Summer Concert Series Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 • snug-harbor.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, August 26

Weekend Art Studio: Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 8:00am • Free w/ admission • All ages

Lego Boardgamers Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 4-12 Reading Under The Stars Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 6:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

Tuesday, August 28

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages

Zumba Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 8:45am • Free • All ages

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 • www.nyrr.org 9:00am • Free • All ages

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 • barnesandnoble.com 11:00am • Free • All ages

Choral Concert High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

Monday, August 27

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+

Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 • nypl.org 10:30am • Ages 18-36 months Free (must pre-register)

Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

Plantable Paper Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 • sigreenbelt.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5+

Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Art of Mime (A Summer Reading Celebration) Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 4+

Family Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3+

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St

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718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 End of Summer Reading Program, Music With Patrick South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Balloon Powered Rockets Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Rd 718-351-1444 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 10+ NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 • www.nyrr.org 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, August 29

Regal Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 2474 Forest Avenue 844-462-7342 ext 636 regmovies.com 10:00am • $1 • All ages Storymakers and Shakers Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

1st Annual New Dorp Lane car Show Sunday, September 30 9am-3pm facebook.com/explorenewdorp

New dorp Restaurant crawl Sunday, September 16 2pm-5pm facebook.com/explorenewdorp

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3rd Annual Lighthouse Point Fest National Lighthouse Museum 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point 718-390-0040 lighthousemuseum.org 12:00pm • • All ages Community Days at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 conferencehouse.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Summer Dance Party Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett St 718-442-0158 • www.nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Children’s Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 • nypl.org 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Thursday, August 30

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • All ages

Weekday Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Garden Club Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • All ages Kids Movie Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street

718-442-0158 • nypl.org 3:30pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Friday, August 31

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 • nysparks.com 10:00am • Free • Toddlers Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 • nypl.org 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org 12:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 • nypl.org 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 • nypl.org 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 7:00pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Upcoming Events Saturday, September 1

39th Annual Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:00am • $11 – $16 • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5

Sunday, September 2

Zumba Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 • nps.gov 8:45am • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

39th Annual Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:00am • $11 – $16 • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 • siyanks.com 1:30pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Monday, September 3

39th Annual Richmond County Fair Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11:00am • $11 – $16 • All ages

Tuesday, September 4

La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 • 8:00am • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-788-7900 • 8:00am • All ages

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Movie Night When it comes to movie night, there’s nothing like a classic film to keep everyone captivated. According to Common Sense Media, these movies are a must-see for kids under 12 due to their positive messages, wonderful role models, and all-around entertainment value. Charlotte’s Web • 2006 Finding Nemo • 2003 Frozen • 2013 Lilo and Stitch • 2002 My Neighbor Totoro • 1988 Toy Story • 1995 WALL-E • 2008 Babe • 1995 Beauty & the Beast • 1991 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey • 1993 The Iron Giant • 1999 The Lego Movie • 2014 The Lion King • 1994 Mary Poppins • 1964 Miracle on 34th Street • 1947 Moana • 2016 Modern Times • 1936 The Muppet Movie • 1979 Shrek • 2001 The Sound of the Music • 1965 The Wizard of Oz • 1939 Anne of Green Gables • 1986 Elf • 2003 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial • 1982 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone • 2001 How to Train Your Dragon • 2010 The Incredibles • 2004 The Indian in the Cupboard • 1995 James and the Giant Peach • 1996 A Little Princess • 1995 Song of the Sea • 2014 Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope • 1977 Akeelah and the Bee • 2006 Fly Away Home • 1998 Howl’s Moving Castle • 2005 Hugo • 2011 Mad Hot Ballroom • 2005 The Princess Bride • 1987 Superman: The Movie • 1978 It’s a Wonderful Life • 1946 Spirited Away • 2002 Children of Heaven • 1999 Hidden Figures • 2016 A League of Their Own • 1992 October Sky • 1999 Remember the Titans • 2000 Napoleon Dynamite • 2004 Sense and Sensibility • 1995 Spider-Man • 2002 Whale Rider • 2003

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Question: Many of the teachers in our kids’ elementary school have banned fidget spinners. What about kids who use them to calm themselves? – No Spinners

While spinners may focus some students, they definitely distract others. Since it is very difficult to teach distracted students, the debate will continue as to whether fidget spinners can or should be used in the classroom. There are many other techniques that are less distracting that help students focus from chewing gum to squeezing a ball.

Answer: Just in case someone does not know what a fidget spinner is, it is a gadget with three weighted prongs that spin. This is not a new gadget, as it has been in existence since 1993. Today, however, stores cannot keep fidget spinners in stock. Now spinners are being marketed as a medical intervention that is helpful for students with ADHD, anxiety and autism. Individual student success is not the same as scientific research. However, now more scientific studies are coming out to support the benefits found for ADHD and autistic students. So, what is the problem with fidget spinners and why are they being banned from classrooms across America? Many educators feel fidget spinners are nothing more than a toy, distracting to other students and not needed by every student.

Question: My children play their music very loud. Is it possible that they could damage their hearing? – Concerned Answer: It is definitely possible that their hearing could be damaged if they frequently listen to music playing full blast. We spoke with Shari Eberts, a hearing health advocate, who told us that prolonged exposure to any sound at or above 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss. In addition, once your hearing is damaged, it is permanently impaired Loud noise exposure kills the delicate cells inside the cochlea of the inner ear, and once they are gone, they do not grow back. Loud noises can also

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cause tinnitus, the sensation of buzzing or ringing in your ears when no sound is present. While people know about concerts, there are other venues and activities that can be damaging to your children’s hearing that are not obvious. Restaurants, sporting events and even children’s parties are getting louder every day. Other venues on this list that you need to be aware of so you can protect yourself and your family from noise-induced hearing loss include: • Movies: One of the “Star Wars” movie boasted that it was the loudest movie on record. • Social events: Bar/bat mitzvahs and weddings can be heartwarming and fun, but also incredibly loud. Most bands and DJs set the volume at unsafe levels. • School events: The noise at some school programs like talent shows can be at unsafe levels. The good news is that noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable! You can protect yourself from unexpected noise by being aware of the risks and arriving prepared. Here are tips for protecting your hearing and your children’s when out and about: 1. Turn down the volume. If you have control of the volume, turn it down to a safe level. 2. Speak up. If you think the environment is too loud, ask for the volume to be lowered or to be moved to a quieter seat. 3. Move away from the sound. If you have a choice of seats, sit far away from the speakers. With distance comes safety. 4. Travel with earplugs. Carry earplugs with you in your backpack or purse. Be sure to bring extra to share with friends and family. Acoustic earplugs provide the best sound for music, but properly used cheaper pairs will also do the trick. 5. Use a decibel reader app. Most are not 100 percent accurate, but they will let you know if you are near or in the danger zone. 6. Vote with your feet. If a place is consistently too loud and will not adjust the volume level, don’t go there anymore. If enough people do this, change will eventually occur.

Question: I am concerned about the upcoming school year because my children missed so many days last year due to illnesses. How can I make this year a healthier one? – Missed too much Answer: Schools are definitely germ centers! And being absent from school can definitely hinder children’s academic success. One of the best germ fighters is to teach your children healthy habits at home to take to school with them. • They should be regularly washing their hands at home and at school because germs and bacteria are everywhere. This is an absolute must. • To avoid spreading anything to other children they should cough or sneeze into their upper arm by bending it at the elbow and raising it to cover their mouths. • Healthy eating is essential to good health. Help your children acquire good eating habits that include fresh fruit and vegetables at every meal. Pack lunches for them if they don’t like or eat school lunches. • Schedule doctor and dental visits before the school year starts.

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advertiser directory Child Care/Day Care Big Birds Playhouse............................... 22, 55 Creative Learning Clubhouse.................. 45 High Hopes................................................... 39 Kids Palace................................................... 63 Tender Care.................................................. 39 The Children’s Center @ CSI...................... 23 Tots R Us Daycare........................................ 29 Tots R Us Daycare, Inc. II............................. 29

Classes Art Lab, Inc.............................................. 22, 43 Ciao Amici Language Workshop for Kids............... 14 Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute....... 22 Staten Island Family Music........................ 23

Community Centers JCC of Staten Island............................. 22, 51 Woodbridge Community Center............ 27 YMCA............................................................. 22

Dance Center Stage Dance Co...................... 22, 55 Dance Dance Dance............................ 7, 22 Dance Sensations Dance Studio............. 31 Impact Dance Studio................................. 22 Rise Dance.................................................... 22 Silhouette Dance................................... 23, 29 Studio 11 Dance Company...................... 27

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South Shore Speech Pathology............... 30 Speech & Language Therapy Association............................... 30 Staten Island YMCA Counseling............... 23 Sunny Days Consulting Services...............31.

Health Dr Lisa Lazzara (Kids Dental)..................... 53 Fidelis Care................................................... 21 My Fat Loss Expert....................................... 47

Volunteers of America ............................... 49

Richmond University Medical Center..... 41

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Salvatore R. Indelicato, DMD..................... 30 Small World Dental...................................... 57

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Building Blocks Montessori School.... 22, 49

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Family Fun Festival....................................... 37

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Jenkinsons.................................................... 33

Staten Island Youth Soccer League......... 16

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Theater Spotlight Theatre Company...................... 23

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