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Maggie russo (bottom left) with our lady of good council teammates

soccer kids against cancer Their toes were cold, but their hearts were warm as the Staten Island Soccer Community recently came together at the Second Annual Gold Ribbon Games to support ten-year-old soccer player Maggie Russo in her battle with cancer. Players, referees, parents and coaches all braved the nighttime chill under the lights at the Owl Hollow Soccer Complex to raise money for Candlelighters NYC, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families of children with cancer as well as We Can Kick It, a foundation which uses soccer to inspire and empower children affected by cancer and their families.

Maggie and her 13U Our Lady of Good Counsel Soccer Club teammates joined Petrides, Richmondtown, Great Kills, OLHC, St Patrick’s, OLSS, Holy Child, New World Prep and St Joseph Hill Clubs in games with players wearing gold socks — the color of childhood cancer awareness - to show their support for Maggie. The event raised $5,000 for the two charities!

Maggie was diagnosed with cancer when she was almost two years old. It began in her left eye, which was removed, then later spread to her bone marrow and most recently her bladder. There is currently no cure or treatment for Aveolar Soft-Parts Sarcoma, the kind of cancer Maggie is battling. You can follow Maggie’s journey

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Important School Dates: • Monday, December 3 – Public High School Application Deadline • Monday, December 3 – Public Middle School Application Deadline • Monday, December 24-Tuesday, January 1 – Winter Recess

Go to siparent.com for info on: • Maggie Russo’s Cancer Fight • NYC Lantern Festival • Wishes Delivered • Freezin’ For a Reason • Kids Night on Broadway • Holiday Toy/Winter Coat Drives and Volunteer Opportunities • Submit a Birth Announcement • Join the Birthday Club

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see the nyc lantern festival at Snug harbor cultural center & botanical garden this holiday season

the nyc lantern festival There’s a new kind of winter festival coming to Snug Harbor this holiday season. The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is a spectacular display spanning seven acres, lit up by 40 LED installations up to 30 feet tall. The handcrafted LED lanterns will be accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dances, art, and vendors.

10,000 LED lights illuminate the themed lantern “zones,” which include a glowing light tunnel, Sea World, Animal Kingdom, Panda Paradise, Holiday Zone, Chinese Lights and Wonderland.

The NYC Lantern Festival is running November 28, 2018 through January 6, 2019 (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays). Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 5-10pm and Fridays and Saturdays 5-11pm.

Ticket prices are $15 and up. Go to nycwinterlanternfestival.

com for more information and to purchase tickets, or link directly at siparent.com.

Freezin’ for a Reason Miss the beach? No need to wait until next summer! The 12th annual Staten Island Polar Plunge is set for Sunday, December 2.

Participants will brave the icy waters of South Beach to raise money for the athletes of the Special Olympics. Go to siparent.com to link

to more info or to link to a registration form or supoport a Plunger.

Kids Night on Broadway Why do adults get to have all the fun? Kids Night on Broadway lets kids under 18 see a Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. It also includes family-friendly restaurant deals, parking discounts, and activities. This year, Kids Night on Broadway takes place on Tuesday, February 26. Tickets go on sale this month.

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9-year-old Indiana student Sammie Vance founded the Buddy Bench program

Save your appetite! Many Times Square eateries offer specials for ticket-holders, including free entrees for kids. For a list of partici-

pating shows and how to get tickets, go to siparent.com.

buddy bench After a school in Staten Island shut down and all of its students were merged into St. Dorothy’s, there were many students who felt lonely and in need of new friends. One St. Dorothy’s student had an idea. She had heard about a program called Buddy Benches, where students who were new, lonely or bullied could sit on a special bench and have another student come sit with them. Her wish was to bring Buddy Benches to her school - and UPS made that wish come true through their annual Wishes Delivered campaign. As a surprise, the founder of the Buddy Benches program – nine-year-old Fort Wayne, Indiana student Sammie Vance - delivered the bench in person to the students of St. Dorothy. Learn more about Wishes Delivered on

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holiday toy drives No child should be left without a gift to unwrap during the holiday season. Help make the season special for families who are less fortunate by donating to a local toy drive. You can also donate gently used coats to keep those in need warm when the temps begin to drop this winter, or volunteer your time to a charitable foundation. For an

updated list of ways to give back this holiday season, visit siparent.com/donate2018.

birth announcements Alexia Rae Victoria Weisman October 26, 2018 7 pounds, 12 ounces Parent: Dayna

Kahlan Marilyn Faith Rodriguez October 17, 2018 4 pounds, 3 ounces Parents: Megan and Arnaldo

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Shopping Online how to stay safe from hackers and cyber-scams

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Hackers and cyber-scams can spoil your holiday.

Experts share what you need to know before you click “buy.”

hen I was in high school, one of my friends bought a prom dress online. She had never heard of the company before, but the dress was hundreds of dollars cheaper than retail value, and the photo in the advertisements looked beautiful. She took her parents’ debit card and bought the discount “designer” gown without telling anyone. When it finally arrived in the mail weeks later in a package from China, she was overjoyed. But once she put on the dress, her excitement quickly turned to disappointment: The fabric was cheap and poorly cut, and the dress fit her like a trash bag despite the precise measurements she had sent the company. The “Swarovski” crystals were nothing more than cheap, poorly adhered rhinestones. My friend had been the victim of an online shopping scam, and her parents had to pay the price.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated incident. With the holiday online shopping season upo us, it’s important to know how to recognize Internet shopping scams and phishing, or the act of stealing private

information through viruses or malicious computer codes. What may seem like the perfect gift for a great price could very easily be a sneaky way to rob you. And the methods of fooling people are getting more and more creative.

So how can you avoid these schemes and keep your family safe? Here are a few things to look for when shopping online to help you recognize shady sites and keep your information private.

Be Leery of Links “You should never, ever trust a link in an email,” says Eric Cole, Ph.D., a consultant, author, and former CIA employee with more than 30 years of experience in cyber security. “[People] get an email from a store that says, ‘Hey, we have a seventy-percent-off sale, but it’s only good for the next two hours.

Click on the link below to take advantage of it.’ And they’re so excited about the sale they never look at the link very closely.”

If you do get an unfamiliar email, “click on the name in the ‘sent from’ box to view

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raising kids the actual email address,” suggests Justin Lavelle, chief communications officer of BeenVerified, an online background check platform. “If you don’t recognize the sender, your best bet is to not open the email, period, and never click on a link, attachment, or file within.”

And, as obvious as it sounds, “if it seems too good to be true, it is,” says Alex Krush, a development operations engineer at Royal Bank of Canada. Finding $100 discounts or deals that are significantly below market value is a huge red flag, as are those 2-hour sales. These incredible deals are a means of luring in customers to a shady site. “More than not, an item that has an incredibly low price tag or out-ofthe-world features is probably part of a scam,” says Alayna Pehrson, manager of identity theft content for BestCompany.com, a consumer-review data company. You might think you’re saving money, but the potential savings are never worth the risk.

Learn to Spot Suspicious Sites Of course, this is the season when some legitimate retailers do offer sweet deals. How do you know if the offer (and seller) you’re looking at is on the level?

There are a few other factors to be wary of when visiting a potentially sketchy site. “If you think the website lacks some design skills, has a disorganized layout, and/or has several grammar and language mistakes, then you should probably not purchase anything from it,” Pehrson says. It’s important to keep in mind that retailers will care about their aesthetic, but a scam site likely won’t.

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raising kids “When you click on an item it will tell you whether you’re buying it directly from Amazon or if it’s going through a third party,” Dr. Cole says.

“Anytime you’re buying things from a third-party, your credit card is now being charged and sent to that third-party, and if they’re not legitimate…they could easily be able to steal your information.”

If you’re determined to purchase something from a third-party vendor, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risk. “Always read descriptions and reviews when possible,” Krush says. Predominantly bad reviews are a sign that something is fishy. And good reviews can be faked, so Will Geddes, author of Parent Alert, recommends you be wary of “a small number of short, generic, and positive reviews all posted within a short period of time and from the same country.”

Also try to check how long the retailer has been a vendor on Amazon. “If they’ve been a retailer for Amazon for five years, that’s probably an indicator that they’re somewhat legit,” Dr. Cole says.

Be Careful with Your Credit Even if you take all possible precautions, fraud and identity theft are still possibilities. The reason for this is simple: Every day, hackers are getting better and better at what they do. “The number one thing families can do is to utilize a separate credit card just for online purchases that has a small balance,” Dr. Cole advises. “If fraudulent activity occurs or if it gets stolen, now all you have to do is get a new card and you don’t have to worry about if you’re using that card for bills.”

There are other good reasons to use a credit card for your online shopping. “With credit cards, the liability is with the credit card provider. With debit cards, the liability is with you,” Dr. Cole says.

Additionally, it’s important to note that “credit cards offer many purchase and fraud protections where you’ll have time to report and manage the fraud before your bill is due,” Lunduski says. “With a debit card, fraudulent purchases leave your account immediately, causing you to have to work with your bank to get your money back.”

When it comes to safety features, you should always “go to your credit card’s website or call them, [and] turn [these features] on,” says Dr. Cole, who personally receives text messages every time his card is used. If somehow your credit card is compromised, he recommends that you activate this feature, so you can stay informed at all times.

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Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet What you need to heal your kids quickly and effectively

Kids will bring home more than homework once they’re back in school. They also bring home plenty of germs.

With that in mind, it’s a good idea to check your medicine cabinet and ensure it’s fully stocked and ready for any sick days that may arise.

(The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school.) Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes and other maladies.

Be prepared this flu season for whatever sickness your little ones pick up with these tips from leading health expert Bryce Wylde.

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ow is the time to prepare for kids’ school-time sniffles and scrapes by cleaning out and organizing your medicine cabinets. Having remedies handy, exactly when you need them, will help relieve the stress of caring for a sick child.

Start by doing the following: Choose a cool, dry storage place.

Bathroom cabinets are okay as long as they don’t get warm and steamy during baths and showers. Many products degrade when exposed to humidity and warm temperatures.

Check expiration dates. Toss any expired products. Many pharmacies offer safe medication disposal.

Safely secure all medications. This is especially important if there are young children in the house. Lock these products in a high cabinet.

Carefully review all labels. Now is a good time to remind yourself of any

precautions. Many over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have warnings regarding their use in those who have serious medical conditions such as heart, kidney, or liver disease.

Understand dosing instructions. Some products for children are dosed by weight or age. Others are not safe or recommended for children.

Make sure your cabinet is fully stocked. You’ll want to keep all the best products for healing your little ones safely, naturally, and quickly. Here are a few suggestions for things to keep handy around the house.

For bruises and muscle strains: Arnica, available in tablets or gel, is a homeopathic remedy that can be used for treating minor bruises and muscle strains. It can reduce pain and swelling and speed healing. Keep a flexible cold pack handy to manage pain and swelling from an acute minor injury such as a strain or sprain. Ibuprofen can help treat aches and pains.

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For the common cold:According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 22 million school days are lost annually in the United States because of the common cold. This year, you may want to stock up on black elderberry. It contains flavonoids called anthocyanins, which have a remarkable ability to stimulate the body’s immune system. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, black elderberries have more than twice the concentration of anthocyanins than is found in any other fruit. But unfortunately, you won’t find black elderberries at the grocery store. What you will find is a marvelous extract of black elderberry, sold over the counter as Sambucol Gummies. They are great for kids because they contain no artificial flavors or colors. They are also gluten, nut, soy, dairy, and egg free.

For bug bites:Hydrocortisone creams help with the itching, swelling, and redness. But surprisingly they can cause kids’ skin to itch, burn, dry out, and change color.

A natural alternative is an ointment that contains tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral.

It helps take the sting and itch out of bug bites, and it’s good for minor cuts and irritations.

For sore throats: Buckwheat honey is great for managing a sore throat. It contains antioxidants and nutrients that help speed healing. It also lubricates and soothes a sore throat. Buckwheat honey can be given to children age one year and older and is available in most health food stores. Throat sprays with Echinacea, sage, and peppermint can also help.

For eczema/skin rash: Oatmeal baths can help relieve dry, itchy skin. Add 2 cups of ground colloidal oatmeal (not breakfast oatmeal) to a tub of warm water (hot water can further dry out and irritate skin).

Then apply a moisturizer with soothing and hydrating ingredients such as vitamin E, aloe, and lavender.

For nausea, upset stomach: Studies show that the very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols found in ginger can help relieve motion sickness, dizziness, nausea and gas, and soothe the intestinal tract. You can find supplemental ginger in chewables and gummies in pharmacies and health food stores.

With these products readily available, you may be able to resolve many of your child’s typical health issues quickly and easily.

By Bryce Wylde, a leading health expert specializing in integrative and functional medicine, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, and supplementation. As associate medical director at P3 Health in Toronto, and director of My Health Report, he blends the latest in science and technology with traditional and ancient remedies. Wylde is the author of three national best-selling books, previous host of CTV’s Wylde on Health, and regular guest health expert and medical advisor on “The Doctor Oz” show.

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Family Game Night top 20 board games and ideas

Bone-chilling temperatures and more than a week off school– what’s a family to do??

Game night, of course!

Here’s our 20 favorite games to keep the family fun going at home all winter long.

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ie Face Game – The winners are the players who manage to avoid getting whacked in the face with a dollop of delicious cream, but this is clearly the type of game where when hilarity ensues, everyone wins. New versions include Pie Face: Cannon and Pie Face: Sky High.

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Dixit – Children are natural-born storytellers, and this is the type of game where the gift of creative storytelling comes in handy.

Players take turns making up brief tales and their opponents must correctly guess which card describes each tale. It’s definitely a winner for kids and parents alike. en.Libellud.com • Ages 8+

Pictopia Disney Edition – If your family is like most American families, then you’ve probably seen your fair share of Disney movies and visited a Disney theme park at least once or twice. This game features 1,000 trivia questions to test players’ knowledge of everything Disney, and it’s usually a hit with both kids and adults.

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Hoot Owl Hoot – This game is a real hoot for the kindergarten crowd, who take turns helping owls fly back to their nest before the sun comes up. Kids will learn numbers, counting, colors and teamwork.

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Noodle Speedoodle – The tagline reads: “Grab a noodle and draw a doodle!” And that’s exactly what you do in this cooperative picture-guessing game for families. Like many games from Peaceable Kingdom, everyone works together and plays as a team, and there are no winners or losers—just lots of fun.

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Move & Groove – This game is a top pick for toddlers, with simple rules and no skill required. Simply roll the cube, grab a card, then boogie down! Little ones will learn colors while building their confidence, improving coordination, and having a blast.

ThinkFun.com • 18 months-5 years Zingo – This twist on the classic favorite Bingo has the added value of vocabulary recognition for younger players. While Bingo relies

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Robot Turtles – If you think your child is too young to learn how to code, think again. This game teaches basic programming concepts to players as young as four years old without even using a computer screen.

ThinkFun.com • Ages 4+ Apples to Apples Junior – Fans of the popular party game Apples to Apples can play this fun comparison game with their whole family now. The recommended age is 9+, but many reviewers claim to enjoy the “Junior” version with kids as young as five or six years old.

MattelGames.com • Ages 9+ Spot It – With over 3,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s hard to imagine anyone wouldn’t like this fast-paced matching card game. Simple instructions make it easy for younger players but fun for the whole family. Switch it up with different game versions, like Spot It Sports, Disney, Animals, Halloween, etc. There’s also a Junior version for younger players.

BlueOrangeGames.com • Ages 7+ Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game – The rules are basic enough for early preschoolers to grasp, which helps young children understand basic concepts of board game play. Players get to use tweezers to grab acorns, which helps with developing fine motor skills as well.

EducationalInsights.com • Ages 3-7 years Ticket to Ride – Frustrated by games that rely on pure luck? This fun and educational game incorporates strategic thinking and decision-making with a little bit of geography.

Players collect and match train cards to claim railway routes throughout North America.

DaysOfWonder.com • Ages 8-12 Qwirkle – At first glance, this game looks like Scrabble for preschoolers. But don’t let the tiles fool you, the two are nothing alike. In this simple yet engaging game, players build lines by matching tiles based on either color or shape.

Although recommended for ages 6 and up, it can double as a simple color and shape matching game for the younger ones. But it’s also a hit with adults, making it truly fun for all ages.

MindWare.com • Ages 6+ The Dinosaur Escape Game – Dinosaurs are big hit with any preschool crowd,

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PeaceableKingdom.com • Ages 4-7 No Stress Chess – The rules of chess can sometimes seem complicated for adults, but this game teaches chess in smaller, simpler steps. The board is two-sided, so once players have a thorough understanding of the game, they can switch from the beginner side to the standard chess side.

Winning-Moves.com • Ages 7+ Labyrinth – Incorporate fantasy with moving mazes for the perfect family game that’s easy enough for players as young as 7 or 8 up all the way up to teens and adults.

Ravensburger.us • Ages 8+ Headbanz & Hedbanz Jr. – This engaging guessing game requires players to wear the answer on their head – literally.

Spinmaster.com • Ages 5+ Watch Ya Mouth – Don’t let the title fool you; this game is 100% family friendly. Players take turns wearing mouthpieces and reciting phrases. And yes, it is as hilarious as it sounds.

Wymgame.com • Ages 8+ Blokus – Game time is less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect length of time for kids. Even better? There is just one rule, so it’s pretty easy to get the hang of.

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Updated Classics - If you’re a big fan of the classics, try versions that include popular characters or simpler rules for younger ones— like Clue: Harry Potter Edition; Disney Monopoly; The Game of Life Junior; Connect 4: Super Mario; and Candyland: Princess Edition.

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‘My’Christmas is filled with laughter, andjoy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit.

Iwant you to make it.”

10. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, throughthe sea of swirly twirly gum drops, andthen I walked through the LincolnTunnel.”

Answers: 1. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 2. Miracle on 34th Street 3. A Christmas Story 4. Home Alone 5. A Charlie Brown Christmas 6. A Christmas Carol 7. The Polar Express 8. Gremlins 9. The Nightmare Before Christmas 10. Elf

purely on luck, Zingo requires more work than simply checking off numbers on a card –which keeps everyone from losing interest quickly.

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Unlike its lengthier summertime counterpart, the winter break leaves parents with few options for entertaining kids while they’re off from school. The cold weather and shortened days may keep everyone inside, but you don’t need to stay home all week long. Check out some of these local spots for indoor fun over the winter break.

Aviator Sports page 25 Exit 11S off the Belt Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 718-758-7500 aviatorsports.com/public-ice-skating

Showplace Entertainment 141 East Service Rd. Staten Island, NY 10314 718-477-2695 showplacebowling.net

dave and busters 2655 Richmond Ave Staten Island, NY 10314

Staten Island Skating Pavilion 3080 Arthur Kill Rd. Staten Island, NY 10309 718-948-4800 thepavilion.org

Fun Station page 55 3555 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314 718-370-0077 funstationsi.com Launch Trampoline Park page 21 1601 West Edgar Road Linden, NJ 908-357-2908 launchlinden.com Rab’s Country Lanes page 15 1600 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY 718-979-1600 bowlatrabs.com Free fun at the library!

St. George Library Center Children’s Room/Media 5 Central Avenue 718 442-8560 Mon 8-8 • Tues 8-8 Wed 8-8 • Thurs 8-8 Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-5 Port Richmond 75 Bennett Street 718 442-0158 Mon 10-6 • Tues 10-6 • Wed 10-6 Thurs 12-8 • Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-5 South Beach 21-25 Robin Road 718 816-5834 Mon 11-6 • Tues 11-6 • Wed 11-6 Thurs 12-7 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

Mariners Harbor 206 South Avenue 212 621-0690 Mon 12-8 • Tues 10-6 • Wed 10-6 Thurs 10-6 • Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-5

Tumbles of Staten Island page 37 27 Brienna Court 718-554-4009 Staten Island, NY 10309 charlestonsi.tumbles.net Woodbridge Community Ctr page 14 600 Main Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-596-4100 www.njwcc.com

Branch hours are also listed at siparent.com/staten-island-libraries West New Brighton Huguenot Park Tottenville 7430 Amboy Road 830 Huguenot Ave 976 Castleton 718 984-0945 Ave718 442-1416 718 984-4636 Mon 11-6 • Tues Mon 12-8 • Tues Mon 11-6 • Tues 11-6 • Wed 11-6 10-6 • Wed 11-6 11-6 • Wed 12-8 Thurs 11-6 • Fri 10-5 Thurs 12-8 • Fri 10-5 Thurs 11-6 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sat 10-5

Stapleton 132 Canal Street 718 727-0427 Mon 10-6 • Tues 12-8 • Wed 10-6 Thurs 10-6 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

Dongan Hills 1617 Richmond Rd 718 351-1444 Mon 12-7 • Tues 11-6 • Wed 12-7 Thurs 11-6 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

New Dorp 309 New Dorp Lane 718 351-2977 Mon 10-6 • Tues 10-6 • Wed 10-6 Thurs 12-8 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

Todt HillWesterleigh 2550 Victory Blvd 718 494-1642 Sun 1-5 • Mon 10-6 Tues 12-8 • Wed 10-6 • Thurs 10-6 Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-5

Great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718 984-6670 Mon 11-6 • Tues 12-7 • Wed 12-7 Thurs 11-6 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

Richmondtown 200 Clarke Avenue 718 668-0413 Mon 12-8 • Tues 10-6 • Wed 10-6 Thurs 10-6 • Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5

Check out our Family Calendar for daily events and programs at your local library.

Just go to siparent.com/ events.

Open Play sessions below may be available.

Call to confirm.

Boom Kidz 4878 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-605-5439 boomkidz.net Chelsea Playground 400 Chelsea Rd. 718-761-7529 chelseaplaygroundny.com Chuck E. Cheese 1175 South Avenue 718-494-1274 chuckecheese.com Fly High Indoor Trampoline Park 501 Industry Road 718-524-6561 flyhighny.com Kids N Shape 153 Main Street 718-227-8300 kidsnshape.com Kidz Rock 8 Johnson Street 718-966-5990 kidzrocksi.com Roller Jam 236 Richmond Valley Rd. 718-605-6600 rollerjamusa.com Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1134 statenislandmuseum.org Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 statenislandzoo.org Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org WWII Veterans War Memorial Ice Skating Rink Clove Lakes Park 1150 Clove Rd. 718-390-8000 nycgovparks.org

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REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AT LOCAL BARS & RESTAURANTS 718-619-3723 • artsndraftsco@gmail.com Facebook: Arts-N-Drafts • Instagram: @artsndraftsco www.squareup.com/store/artsndrafts

Birthday’s, bachelorette, team building & fundraisers ~Private Parties & Children’s Parties Available~

Staten Island Family Music

The premier music enrichment program for babies, toddlers, 3, 4 & 5 year olds and their grown-ups!

3 convenient locations.

Morning, afternoon & weekend classes.

www.SIFamilyMusic.com 718.207.1128 Mary Lee Aloia, Director

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Holiday Crafting Corner

Empty toilet paper tubes and glitter can go a long way for crafty families. These exciting holiday-themed projects are fun to make and kids can actually use use them in their holiday celebrations.

Santa Binoculars

It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s SANTA CLAUS!! These adorable binoculars will help kids search the skies for Saint Nick on Christmas Eve. You will need: • 2 Empty toilet paper rolls • Red felt • Gold scrapbook paper • White faux fur • Black tape • Ribbon or string • Hot glue gun • Scissors

Directions: 1. Cut 2 rectangles the width of your rolls and make sure the length covers the entire roll as well. Wrap each piece around the holders then glue.

2. Place both rolls together and wrap the end with black tape. This will hold the binoculars in place.

3. Cut a small square out of the gold paper and glue on to the middle of the black tape.

4. Wrap the faux fur around the end of the binoculars and cut to size, then glue on.

5. Cut the ribbon/string to the desired length needed. Glue each end to the inside of the rolls or between the felt and each roll.

6. Start looking for Santa! viewsfromastepstool.com

Glitter Menorah

So sparkly! Parents can have kids add the individual flames to this beautiful Menorah each day during Hanukkah.

You will need: • Empty aluminum foil or saran wrap box for the base (or any long, thin, rectangular box) • 9 toilet paper rolls, or any long, thin tubes • Heavy metallic gold cardstock/cardboard (or cover paper with metallic gold contact paper etc.)

• Heavy aluminum foil • Silver glitter • Gold sequins • Glitter glue in blue, gold and silver • 3-5 bottle caps • Hot glue gun • Scissors • Pencil

Directions: 1. Open your cardboard box so that it’s completely flat and inside out. Draw a design on the box (the inside part) with a pencil. Older children can draw the design themselves, but you can let younger kids trace it. Have the kids trace the design with glitter glue and set aside to dry.

2. Cut the cardboard tube into sections, for candles 3” high and for the shamash, 5” high.

3. Brush on watered down glue, and coat with glitter by sprinkling the glitter over the tube and turning the tube as you go. Do this over a plate so that you can use can re-use the glitter that falls.

4. Cut out flame shapes from gold cardboard, apply lines of glue, and have kids apply sequins.

5. When everything is dry, heat up the glue gun and start assembling. First glue the box closed. Glue at least three bottle caps to the bottom for feet.

Then glue the candles to the box.

6. Cut circles of heavy aluminum foil about 1/4” bit larger than the tubes all around, and glue those to the tops of the tubes.

7. With scissors, make slits in the circle and fold down over the tube to form a cap. Using a knife carefully make slits in the aluminum foil caps, and Joseph Guerci Lucas Vazquez insert flames. Reapeat adding a flame each day of Hanukkah. creativejewishmom.com 26 December 2018 • siparent.com

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Holiday photo Submissions

Thanks to everyone on Facebook who submitted their child’s photo this month! Check out these local cuties, all decked out and ready to deck the halls! Want to see your child in an upcoming issue of Staten Island Parent? Upload a photo to siparent.com/childphoto.

Riley Cammarano

Jackson Summa

Jaxson Thornton

Joseph Guerci

Serena Joseph

Santiago Quintero

Lincoln Black

Lucas Vazquez

Theresa & Antonia Geandomenico

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events & Things to do Please call to confirm deatils prior to attending as dates, times and locations may change.

Christmas Tree, Menorah Lightings & Holiday Lights Pleasant Plains Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony Sunday, December 2 • 4:30pm Pleasant Plains Plaza Intersection of Amboy Rd. & Bloomingdales Rd. janine.materna@gmail.com Please bring an unwrapped toy for a less-fortunate chid in the local community.

This event is free and open to the public.

Richmond Road Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival Sunday, December 2 3-5pm Santander Bank Parking Lot 1630 Richmond Road 718-477-1400 ext 828 Free family photos with Santa, trackless train, costume characters, holiday food and rides.

Christmas in Richmond Town Sunday, December 2 • 11am-7pm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue • 718-351-1611 Tree Lighting and other events through the historic village.

19th Annual Memorial Service & Tree Lighting Ceremony Monday, December 3 (Last Names A-L) • 8pm Tuesday, December 4 (Last Names M-Z) • 8pm Old Bermuda Inn 301 Veterans Rd W. • 718-948-7600 This service honors the memory of those who have gone. Trees are adorned with ornaments selected by the family members. RSVP at surveymonkey.com/r/ScaliaTreeLighting.

New Dorp Lane Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival Wednesday, December 5 5:30-7:30pm On New Dorp Lane Between New Dorp Plaza & 10th St 718-477-1400 ext 827 There will be Christmas caroling, a family photo booth with Santa, a trackless train, animals, costume characters, free gift wrapping and much more! Free event.

Borough Hall Menorah Lighting Wednesday, December 5 • 6:30pm 10 Richmond Terrace • 718-816-2000 Borough Hall Tree Lighting Monday, December 10 • 6:30pm 10 Richmond Terrace • 718-816-2000

breakfast and brunch with santa Sensory Santa Saturday, December 1 • 10am-4pm Person Centered Care Services 150 Granite Ave. • 718-370-1088 Enjoy time with Santa in a noise-free environment. Take family photos. Enjoy arts and crafts. Take home snacks and treats.

Breakfast with Santa at Dave Busters Sunday, December 2 • 8-10am Dave & Busters Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue Includes breakfast bar and $10 game card with unlimited video game play.

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LIPM Breakfast with Santa at Tumbles Saturday, December 8 • 10am-12pm Sunday, December 9 • 11am-1pm Tumbles of Charleston 27 Brienna Ct. • 718-554-4009 Includes breakfast treats, open play time in gym, Christmas crafts.

Call to reserve a spot.

Annual Breakfast with Santa at Applebees Sunday, December 9 • 8:30am-10am Staten Island Mall location 2655 Richmond Ave • 718-370-3761 New Dorp location 430 New Dorp Lane • 718-980-7800 Expressway Plaza location 1451 Richmond Avenue • 718-477-1300 Outerbridge Crossing location 115 Bricktown Way • 718-943-1200 *100% of proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 718-7018784 or email applebeessanta2018@gmail.com.

Children’s Christmas Tea & Shopping Spree Saturday, December 15 • 12pm & 2pm Old Bermuda Inn 2512 Arthur Kill Rd • 718-948-7600 Inexpensive gifts for kids to purchase for their friends and family. Helpful elves will assist with shopping and complimentary gift wrapping. Proceeds will benefit Seton Foundation for Learning.

Breakfast & Bowling with Santa Sunday, December 16 • 9am-12pm Rab’s Country Lanes 1600 Hylan Blvd. • 718-979-1600 One hour of bowling includes rental shoes, breakfast buffet, and photo with Santa.

Brunch With Santa at Grand Oaks Country Club Sunday, December 16 Seatings starting at 10am 200 Huguenot Avenue 718-356-2771 Pictures with Santa & free gifts.

Clove Lakes Health Care Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 16 • 10am 25 Fanning Street • 718-289-7900 Brunch with Santa Sunday, December 23 • 12:30-2:30pm Gringo’s Tacos 8 Navy Pier Court • 917-423-2450 Take photos with Santa. Call for info/prices.

Brunch with Santa and Magician Mike Lane Saturday, December 15 • 9am-12pm Sunday, December 16 • 10am Harvest Café 694 New Dorp Ln • 347-857-6888 Photos w/Santa, giveaways & more.

Beastly Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 15, 9:30-11am or 1-2:30pm 614 Broadway • 718-442-3131 x33 Includes hot breakfast or lunch, intimate animal encounters, carousel rides, holiday themed crafts and activities, gift from Santa and pictures with Santa (bring your own camera). Reservations required. Limited seats available.

Shows NYC Winter Lantern Festival Now through January 6, 2019 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday 5-10pm Friday & Saturday: 5-11pm Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens 1000 Richmond Terrace • nycwinterlanternfestival Seven acres of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden will be lit up by 40 LED installations that stretch up to 30 feet tall. The LED lanterns will be accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dances and art.

A variety of holiday vendors will also be on hand.

Merry Music Series (see below) Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace • 718-273-2060 The Nutcracker with Brighton Ballet Theatre Saturday, December 1 • 2pm Enjoy selected pieces from the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”

Grace-ful Glee Saturday, December 8 • 3pm It’s time for holiday caroling with the members of the Grace Foundation of New York’s Junior Glee Troupe. GRACE-ful Glee is an innovative performing arts program provided by the GRACE Foundation that offers individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) a chance to build and express their creative singing talents.

Happy Hanukkah!

Saturday, December 8 • 2pm & 3pm Celebrate Hanukkah with a special Jewish cultural performance and sing along.

The Snow Queen Saturday, December 1 • 3pm CSI Center for the Arts Williamson Theatre 2800 Victory Blvd • 718-982-2787 A story about a Snow Queen who lived in her ice palace. On winter nights she swept down on cities and villages and froze them in snow and ice. This theatrical adaptation is set to the music of Archangelo Corelli and danced in a narrated ballet by larger than life puppets. Ages 4+.

Jacob Marley’s “A Christmas Carol” December 6-9 and 13-19• 8:00 pm The Conference House 7455 Hylan Blvd. • 718-984-6046 “Marley” – A Christmas play from the point of view of Jacob Marley Clove Lakes Health Care Annual Train Show Saturday, December 8 • 10am-4pm Sunday, December 9 • 10am-4pm 25 Fanning Street • 718-289-7900 A highlight for residents, children, and grandchildren. Open to all.

Richmond Choral Society presents “Winter Wonders” Saturday, December 15 • 8pm St. Clare’s Church 110 Nelson Avenue • 718-448-3656 Featuring the works of Ola Gjeilo, Michael Gandolfi, Dan Forrest, Mark Hayes and others.

The program will also feature a selection of holiday favorites and their traditional “sing along.”

The Nutcracker with Staten Island Ballet Saturday, December 15 • 2-5pm Sunday, December 16 • 2-5pm College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. • 718-980-0500 A family classic. Free parking, closer than Lincoln Center!

The 15th Annual Christmas Show Friday, December 14 • 7pm Saturday, December 15 a• 3pm & 7pm Sunday, December 16 • 3pm & 7pm St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street • 718.442.2900 Now in its 15th year, this two-hour production is a high energy, rhinestone-studded series of songs and dances that the whole family will enjoy!

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fun stuff Frozen Family Movie Night Thursday, December 27 • 7pm St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street • 718.442.2900 Enjoy a family movie night during the holiday season with a screening of Disney’s FROZEN! Dress up like your favorite characters and enjoy an eveningl featuring a pre-show costume parade, a singalong, photo ops, and a Winter Wonderland in our decorated grand lobby!

Experience the magic of seeing this classic movie on the big screen at the majestic St. George Theatre.

fairs Saturday, December 1

St. Rita School Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Ave. (entrance on Bradley Ave.) 718-761-2504 12-6pm Free admission, all welcome.

Vendors, arts and crafts, food, gifts, holiday decor, pics with Santa, raffles and so much more!

Saint Joseph – St. Thomas Holiday Fair 50 Maguire Ave. 718-356-0452 9am-9pm Port Richmond High School Holiday Basket Auction 85 St. Joseph’s Avenue 718-420-2100 12-4pm Games, raffles, entertainment, crafts/fun for kids, food/concession, prizes.

Jolly Holly Fair at Unitarian Church of Staten Island 312 Fillmore St. 718-447-2204 December 1 • 10am-4pm Meet Santa & Mrs Claus. Listen to holiday music, enjoy delicious food, browse booths for special treats!

Sunday, December 2

St. Rita School Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Ave. (entrance on Bradley Ave.) 718-761-2504 9am-3pm Free admission, all welcome.

Vendors, arts and crafts, food, gifts, holiday decor, pics with Santa, raffles and so much more!

Saint Joseph – St. Thomas Holiday Fair 50 Maguire Ave. 718-356-0452 9am-6pm Msgr. Farrell High School Christmas Fair 2900 Amboy Rd. 718-987-2900 10am-5pm Vendors, raffle baskets, door prizes, baked goods, food, trash to treasure. Visit with Santa.

Conference House Colonial Christmas 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-984-6046 11am-4pm Music, Treats, Father Christmas, Raffles & Gift Vendors

Tuesday, December 4

P.S. 37R Holiday Fair 15 Fairfield Street 718-984-9800 6-9pm Vendors selling holiday items and novelties, win a basket. Pictures with Santa too.

Wednesday, December 5 P.S. 58 Holiday Fair 77 Marsh Avenue 718-605-1189 6-9pm

Friday, December 7

P.S. 36 Holiday Fair 255 Ionia Avenue 718-984-1422 6-8pm A variety of vendors selling beautiful merchandise.

Saturday, December 8

St. Teresa School Christmas Fair 1632 Victory Blvd. (Conran Hall) 718-448-9650 12pm-7pm Christmas Cafe, pictures with Santa, vendors and holiday shopping, games and raffles.

Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10am-4pm Toys, decorations, gifts, stocking stuffers, 1/2 price items, visit from Santa, decorate your own gingerbread house.

Eltingville Lutheran’s Mistletoe Halls 300 Genesee Avenue 718-356-7811 Time TBA Vendors, raffles and food.

St. Christopher School Christmas Fair 50 Maguire Area 718-356-0452 12-6pm Wide variety of vendors, raffles, pictures with Santa, food, games, and a grand prize raffle. $500 & $250 cash prizes.

Island Shores Holiday Fair 1111 Father Capodanno Blvd.

718-667-0666 12-4pm Raffle baskets, 50/50, bake sale, vendors, crafts, a visit from Santa. All fair proceeds will benefit local charities.

South Shore Toddler Academy Holiday Fair 11 Sampson Ave. 718-356-3563 10am-2pm Vendors, 50/50 raffle, family photos, baskets, refreshments, Santa visit.

P.S. 42 Winter Wonderland 380 Genessee Ave. 718-984-3800 11am-5pm Indoor/outdoor family event! Over 20 vendors, bounce houses, slides, carnival rides, Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating, performances by Next Step Dance & Ms. Carolina’s Dance Elite, food trucks, fresh wreaths and mini trees, & more!

Sunday, December 9

St. Teresa School Christmas Fair 1632 Victory Blvd. (Conran Hall) 718-448-9650 10am-3pm Christmas Cafe, pictures with Santa, vendors and holiday shopping, games and raffles.

Enter our Holiday Gift Giveaway. See page 38 and 39 for prizes!

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LIPM Holiday Shopping at the Hilton Hilton Garden Inn • 1100 South Avenue vinevendornetwork.org 10am-4:30pm Join over 50 local small businesses to shop and play raffles. Vendors offering toys, jewelry, art, bags, ornaments, clothing, sewing, crafts, skincare, photography, cosmetics, crochet, candles, cutlery, knitting, essential oils, and more. Admission is free.

Opening Doors Wellness & Recovery Winter Wonderland 1652 Richmond Ave. Calla Karate • 718-720-2509 1-4pm Storytime with Santa, Cookie decorating, arts and crafts, holiday games, face painting, raffles.

Saturday, December 15

P.S. 56 Holiday Fair 250 Kramer Avenue 718-605-1189 10am-5pm Pictures with Santa, raffle baskets, food and more.

Sunday, December 16 Holiday Holistic Expo Hilton Garden Inn • 1100 South Ave 718-524-1077 Celebrate with your favorite light-workers! Recharge before the holidays. Gift shopping, awesome workshops, raffles, giveaways and more! Admission is $5.00.

things to do in and around new york city The Holiday Train Show Now thru January 21 New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard • Bronx 718-817-8700 Model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York City landmarks re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center Now thru January 7 45 Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan • 212-332-6868 The iconic Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center typically stands at a towering 80 feet high (or higher) the tree lighting serves as the unofficial start of the holiday season.

Latkepalooza December 2 • 11am-1pm Museum at Eldridge Street at 12 Eldridge Street Manhattan • 212-219-0302 All three floors of the museum will be buzzing with fun, as the holiday’s miraculous spirit comes to life with art, music, stories and lots of latkes!

Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

Dyker Heights Lights Throughout December Between 11th & 13th Avenues From 83rd Street up • Brooklyn The Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn is known for its over-the-top holiday displays, attracting visitors from all over to its traffic-halting Christmas scenes and lights.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas at MSG December 13-30 • Various Times Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza • 212-465-6741 The Grinch Steals the Show this holiday season as he brings both mischief and Christmas cheer to NYC at The Hulu Theatre at MSG. More info at grinchmusical.com.

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Throughout December 14 East 51st Street • Manhattan • 212-753-2261 The gothic-style church is stunning all year long, but it is especially magnificent in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Christmas Night of Lights at Coney Island Daily until January 6, 2019 (including holidays).

1208 Surf Avenue • Brooklyn • 718-373-5862 Ride along in your car through a two-and-ahalf-mile long show of over a million lights synchronized to holiday music and larger than life trees, snowflakes, dancing candy canes and tunnels of lights.

Visit the World’s Largest Menorah(s) December 2 through December 9 Grand Army Plaza at Fifth Avenue & West 59th Manhattan Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Ave & Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn New York City can stake its claim to not one, but two of the “World’s Largest Menorahs,” each standing at a whopping 32 feet high.

Macy’s Santaland Now to December 24 Macy’s Herald Square at 151 W 34th Street Manhattan • 212-695-4400 Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Ave & Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn See the 13,000 square foot Christmas Village filled with cheerful holiday scenes and magical characters as you wait to take a photo with Santa.

You must have an appointment to visit Santa.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Now to January 1 Radio City Music Hall 260 Avenue of the Americas Manhattan • 1-866-858-0007 This famed annual holiday show features everything from dancing Santas to a live reenactment of the very first Christmas.

Holiday Events at American Girl Various dates throughout December American Girl Place at 75 Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan • 877-247-5223 Enjoy a holiday-themed high tea with your child’s favorite doll featuring crafts and lunch, enjoy a live musical with your doll, meet Santa and more. Visit americangirl.com info.

Laurie Berkner Holiday Concert December 1 • 11am & 3pm • Tarrytown, NY December 9 • 2pm • Englewood, NJ A live holiday concert with the band playing their most popular hits and song selections from the Christmas album. Tickets at laurieberkner.com.

Santa Rescue at NYC Fire Museum Sunday, December 2 • 11:30am sharp 278 Spring Street • Brooklyn • 212-691-1303 Watch FDNY firefighters rescue Santa from the roof of the Museum, after which he will sit with children and pose for photos.

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place Select days Now to January 1 100 Sesame Road Langhorne, PA • 215-702-ELMO Hang with the whole Sesame crew for a holidaythemed version of the park featuring shows, lights, rides and more.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure Now to January 1 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ • 732-928-2000 With holiday thrills, attractions, live entertainment and more, the magic of the season comes alive at Six Flags.

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Select dates now to January 1, 2019 100 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 717-534-3900 more than 4 million lights, your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa, and more!

Holiday recipes on page 42 and Holiday crafts on page 44.

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fun stuff Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo Friday-Sunday until December 10, then daily until December 31 560 Northfield Avenue • West Orange, NJ 973-731-5800 See over 50 winter and animal characters under the sparkling lights decorating the zoo.

attraction in Bryant Park throughout the holiday season (and well into the following cold-weather months).

Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History November 19 to January 13 Central Park West at 79th Street Manhattan • 212-769-5100 Once you head up to see the dinos, go check out the traditional Origami Holiday Tree on the fourth floor. It’s decorated with handmade origami models inspired by items in the permanent halls, current exhibitions, and Museum collections.

Jenkinson’s Sea of Lights Festival December 14, 15, 21, 22, 26-28, 6-9pm 300 Ocean Avenue • Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 732-892-0600 See the boardwalk light up and join in Winter Wonderland activities, games, pictures with Santa crafts, holiday shopping and more.

Kwanzaa 2018 at AMNH Saturday, December 29 • 12-5pm AMNH at Central Park West at 79th Street Manhattan • 212-769-5100 Featuring a live musical performance, an overview of the Kwanzaa principles, and a marketplace that showcases local artisans from the African-American community.

Breakfast with Santa at iPlay America Sunday, December 9 • 9:30am 110 Schanck Road • Freehold, NJ 732-577-8200 Indoor amusement parks are hot spots for chilly winter weathe. Meet Santa before you venture off to play some skee ball tag.

Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 10am-6 pm Routes 202 & 263 Bucks County, PA • 215-794-4000 This Victorian Village is a charming winter wonderland during the holiday season. Their Christmas Festival features a Santa Parade, a Gingerbread House Competition, shopping, live entertainment, and a million twinkling lights.

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Christmas Ice Caverns Daily until Christmas Jodi’s Silk Florist at 437 US Highway No 46 West Fairfield, NJ • 973-808-5639 This walk-through animated display is a popular North Jersey Christmas tradition. See dozens of life-sized storybook displays and characters, and shop for Christmas gifts.

NYC Window Shopping Throughout December Primarily Fifth Avenue Manhattan ​Window shopping in New York City at Christmas is the best kind of shopping; you won’t spend a dime strolling down Fifth Avenue and taking in one dazzling display after another. Check out the store windows, especially Lord & Taylor, Barney’s, Macy’s, Saks, Bloomingdales, and Bergdorf Goodman’s.

Winter Village at Bryant Park Daily until March 3, 2019 476 5th Ave • Manhattan (917) 438-5166 Over 150 shops and a free, 17,000 square-foot ice skating rink combine for a must-see

Sled with Reindeer Saturday, December 1 • 9am-12pm Home Depot • All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops Dash through the snow in the hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a model sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Free.

Kids Club Advent Calendar Saturday, December 1 • 10am-12pm Michael’s • All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Kids 3+ ($2) and 6+ ($5) can enjoy making an advent calendar.

Jewelry Making Inspired by the Season Saturday, December 1 • 11:30am Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Ave. • 718-351-3450 Create winter-inspired jewelry using both crafted and upcycled materials. Participants will learn introductory jewelry making techniques and create easy-to-love pieces. Ages 12+.

Registration required. $5.

Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards Saturdays & Sundays in December • 1pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace • 718-273-2060 Create pop-up cards inspired by snowy days.

Free w/admission.

ShopRite Kidz Cook Holiday Cookies Fridays in December • 3pm & 4pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace • 718-273-2060 Make cookies to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Omisoka. Free w/admission.

Winter Wonderland Storytime Tuesday, December 4 • 3:30 pm West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue • 718-442-1416 Join in a story, talk about your favorite parts of winter and the holidays, make a craft.

Ages 4+. Free.

Holiday Wreath Craft Wednesday December 5 • 3:30pm South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road • 718-816-5834 Free craft activity.

Foam Gingerbread People Craft Wednesday, December 5 • 3:30pm Great Kills Library, 56 Giffords Lane • 718-984-6670 Free craft activity.

Winter Crafternoon Thursday, December 6 • 3:00pm Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Ave. • 718-984-4636 Festive fun is sure to be had! Wear comfy clothes because it may get at bit messy.

All ages. Free.

Holiday Ornament Decorating Thursday, December 6 • 4pm Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue • 212-621-0690 Decorate your own ornament and display it on the library’s holiday tree. First come, first served.

All ages.

Snowman Craft Thursday, December 6 • 3:30pm South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road • 718-816-5834 Free craft activity.

Kids Club Dashing Reindeer Saturday, December 8 • 10am-12pm Michael’s • All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Kids 3+ ($2) and 6+ ($5) create a reindeer.

Holiday Story and Craft Hour Tuesday, December 11 • 3:30 pm West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave • 718-442-1416 Enjoy a Holiday story and make a fun, seasonal craft. Ages 4+. Free.

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Light Up Holiday Cards Thursday, December 13 • 3:30pm Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue • 718-984-4636 Create a light up greeting card! Decorate a card with a circuit made of copper tape, a coin cell battery, and an LED. Learn about basics of electricity and make a take-home card for family or friends. Ages 13-18 years old.

Kids Club Christmas Frame Saturday, December 15 • 10am-12pm Michael’s • All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Kids 3+ ($2) and 6+ ($5) can enjoy creating a Christmas frame out of materials.

Annual Wreath Workshop Saturday, December 15 • 10am-12pm Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W • 718-605-3970 x201 Create a holiday wreath using fresh greens. Best for pre-teens through adults. Call to RSVP. $15.

Gingerbread Houses Thursday, December 20 • 4:00 pm Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street • 718-727-0427 Construct a house to be decorated with graham crackers, candies and cereal. Free. Pre-register.

Family Holiday Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Thursday, December 18 • 3:30pm West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue • 718 442-1416 All ages. Free.

Walk-In Workshop: Create New Year’s Eve Noisemakers!

Tuesday, December 26 & Wednesday, December 27 • 1-4pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace • 718-273-2060 Create unique noisemakers to ring in the New Year.

Toddler Noon Year’s Eve Friday, December 28 • 11:15am West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue • 718 442-1416 Music, dancing, and stories before the countdown. Snacks provided and an apple juice toast at noon. Ages 2+. Free.

Preparing for Winter Solstice Saturday, December 15 • 11am-12pm Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue • 718-351-3450 Celebrate the end of fall and look forward to the winter days ahead. Ages 4-8. $8. Must register.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration Monday, December 31 • 11:00am Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street • 718-727-0427 For the younger crowd that can’t stay up until midnight, celebrate the new year counting down to noon with stories, activities and other treats. Free.

Family Holiday Movie: Elf Tuesday, December 18 • 3:30 pm West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue • 718 442-1416 For all ages. Free.

New Year’s Eve (Day) Party!

Monday, December 31 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace • 718 442-1416 Games, crafts, musical performance.

Family Finger Painting: Festive Lights Wednesday, December 19 • 4pm South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road • 718-816-5834 This new sensory art program is for the little ones, the older ones, the entire family. Free.

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Winter Holiday Storytime Thursday, December 20 • 3:30-4:30pm St. George Library 5 Central Avenue • 718-442-8560 Don’t miss this story time featuring holiday stories, music, and a craft. Ages 3-12. Free.

Bear Swamp Farm 81 Otterhole Road • Milford, NJ 07480 973-697-2541

Ann Allen Tree Farm & Shop 114 Daum Road • Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-786-9277

Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm 35 Orchardside Drive • Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-799-1855

Bullock Farms 83 Emleys Hill Road • Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609-758-8726 Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm 231 Adamic Hill Road • Milford, NJ 08848 908-995-4365 Cherryville Farms 352 Quakertown Road • Pittstown, NJ 08867 908-806-4580 Fairview Farm Christmas Trees 91 East Mill Road • Long Valley, NJ 07853 262-325-6693 Giamarese Farm 155 Fresh Ponds Road • E. Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-821-9494 Habiak Farms 315 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. • South Brunswick Township, NJ 08810 732-287-2737 Keris Tree Farm 848 Route 524 • Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-0720 Lantier Tree Farm 163 Dey Grove Road • Englishtown, NJ 08831 732-446-9799 McLaughlin Tree Farm 1312 Old York Road • Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-259-8122 Meadow View Farms 60 Birdsall Road • Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-7181 Patterson Greenhouses 636 Adelphia Road • Freehold, NJ 07728 732-431-5271 Picea Acres 50 S New Prospect Road • ackson Township, NJ 08752 732-370-8733 Simonson Farms 118-260 Dey Road • Cranbury, NJ 08560 609-730-1110 The Evergreen Farm 4 Bass Lane • Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-9550 Westhaven Farm Inc. 725 Route 524 • Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-2186 Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm 249 County Road 519 • Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-4508

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Between Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s and Kwanzaa, December is the best time of year for holiday family fun! Head to our Holiday Happenings section at siparent.com for festive ideas all season long.

Here’s what you’ll find at siparent.com/holiday-happenings • Holiday Fairs • Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms • Volunteer and Donation Opportunities on Staten Island • Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremonies • Breakfast with Santa • Holiday Shows • Holiday Events • Holiday Crafts & so much more, plus....

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Holiday Cooking with Kids If you want your kids to actually start cooking for you someday, you have to let them experiment in the kitchen when they are young. Sure it gets messy and might slow down the process. But the memories you make, combined with the meals they’ll whip up for you in the future, are well worth the effort.

Better-Than-Fruit-Cake Bark Ingredients 1/2 cup whole almonds 1 cup dried apricots, cut into quarters 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 lbs white chocolate (chopped or use morsels) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Pour almonds onto a second baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown.

Meanwhile, add white chocolate to a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat chocolate 30 seconds at a time. Repeat until smooth, stirring each time.

Reserve a small handful of fruit and nuts to garnish the bark. Sprinkle remaining fruit and nuts over the baking sheet.

Pour melted chocolate over fruit and nuts and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining fruit over the top and gently press toppings into chocolate.

Snowflake Sugar Cookies Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 4 tablespoons water or milk Directions Beat butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and 2 tsp of vanilla and beat. On low speed, slowly add in the flour and baking powder and beat until incorporated.

Divide dough in half and roll out each to 1/4-inch thick. Place two sheets of dough on a baking sheet and chill for 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter and transfer to the baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are set and begin to brown.

Set at room temperature for 2 hours or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. When firm and cool, break into pieces with your hands and serve.

For the icing, use a fork to beat together all the ingredients in a small bowl. The mixture should be very thick but still pourable. Transfer icing to a squeeze bottle using a funnel or a pastry bag fitted with a very small tip. Holding the bottle or bag tip directly over one corner of a cookie, create lines and dots in a snowflake shape.

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Hanukkah Potato Pancakes Ingredients 4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 2 eggs 3/4 cup matzo meal salt and black pepper vegetable oil Directions Place the potatoes and onion into a food processor or use a grater to coarsely grate both.

Add the mixture to a strainer to remove excess water.

Add the eggs and combine. Then add matzo meal and add to the mixture until a batter is formed. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Heat a griddle pan and add vegetable oil.

Prepare the pancakes by using about two tablespoons of the batter to form the pancake.

Place the pancakes onto the griddle. Use a spatula to press down on the pancakes until they turn a golden brown.

Flip over and cook until the other side is brown as well. Drain on paper towels serve. apples4theteacher.com

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“The AMBER Alert Program is a voluntary partnership between law-enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry, to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child-abduction cases. The goal of an AMBER Alert is to instantly galvanize the entire community to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of the child.”

By Michael Reilly, District 31 Community Education Council President and former New York City Police Department Lieutenant.

AMBER Alerts are automatically sent through the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) program to millions of cell phone users. If you have a WEA-enabled phone, you are automatically enrolled for the three alerts: President, Imminent Threat and AMBER Alerts.

The New York State AMBER Alert Plan can be activated when an investigating law enforcement agency has reasonable cause to believe that: • An abduction of a child (under the age of 18) has occurred, and • The child is believed to be in danger of serious bodily harm or death, either due to the actions of another or due to a proven mental or physical condition.

Even if formal activation criteria have been met, activation may be impractical if available information is not specific enough and/or an extended period of time passed since the disappearance.

For example, an AMBER Alert specifying involvement of a white van (without a license plate number) could hinder an investigation by causing the public to inundate police with possible sightings.

“Reasonable Cause to Believe” means that from eyewitness accounts, or by eliminating other possibilities, your investigation leads you to believe that a child has been abducted.

Familial abductions qualify only if a child is endangered by the actions of the abducting family member.

Whenever an AMBER Alert request does not meet activation criteria, requesting agencies are referred to other NYS Police investigative resources and to the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services Missing Persons Clearinghouse (MPC) for possible issuance of a Missing Child/College Student Alert.

AMBER Alerts will link to photos of missing children under FCC upgrades.

Any questions or concersns on AMBER Alert messages received on your phone should be directed to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or missingkids.com.

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family C • a • l • e • n • d • a • r Important December Dates

Hanukkah – Sunday, December 2 – Monday, December 10 Pearl Harbor Day – Friday, December 7 Winter Solstice (Winter Begins) - Friday, December 21 Christmas Day – Tuesday, December 25 New Years Eve – Monday, December 31 Saturday, December 1

Sled with Reindeer Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages

Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Family Art Workshops: Kids Club Advent Calendar From Joke to Drawing Staten Island Museum Craft 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A Michael’s Craft Stores 718-727-1135 All Staten Island Locations 1pm • $2 – $8 • All ages michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Merry Music Series: Kids Club Advent Calendar Brighton Ballet Theatre SI Children’s Museum Craft 1000 Richmond Terrace Michael’s Craft Stores 718-273-2060 All Staten Island Locations 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 355 Bard Avenue 2pm • Free • All ages 718-818-1234 10:30am • All ages The Snow Queen College of Staten Island Music & Movement 2800 Victory Blvd.

New Dorp Library 718-982-2787 309 New Dorp Lane 3pm • $20 • All ages 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center Animal Tracking 1000 Richmond Terrace Greenbelt Nature Center 718-425-3504 700 Rockland Avenue 5pm • $15 • All ages 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Sunday, December 2 Jewelry Making Inspired by the Season Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue 718-351-3450 11:30am • $5 (preregister) • Ages 12+

Happy Hanukkah

St. Rita Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Avenue 718-761-2504 12pm • Free • All ages

St. Rita Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Avenue 718-761-2504 9am • Free • All ages

Caring Santa at the S.I. Mall Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 10am • Call for pricing • All ages Colonial Christmas The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 11am • Free • All ages Christmas in Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $10 • All ages Holiday Craft Workshop at Nature Center Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 12:30pm • $12 • Ages 16+ Mushroom ID Hike Wolfe’s Pond Park 420 Cornelia Avenue 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Richmond Road Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival Richmond Rd. Santander Bank 1630 Richmond Road siedc.org 3pm • Free • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

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Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Lego Builders South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Rock, Scissors and Paper St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-12 LEGO’s Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

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Tuesday, December 4

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 La Leche League B reastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages

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LIPM Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Holiday Wreath Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Foam Gingerbread People Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Preschool of Rock Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-5 Story & Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Winter Wonderland Storytime West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4:30pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

NYC Lantern Festival November 28, 2018-January 6, 2019 Wed/Thurs/Sun: 5–10PM Friday and Saturday: 5 – 11PM Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 Seven acres of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden will be illuminated by 40 LED installations that stretch up to 30 feet tall. The LED lanterns will be accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dances and art. A variety of holiday vendors create an experience for guests of all ages. Buy tickets at nycwinterlanternfestival.com.

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15 • All ages

Wednesday, December 5

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 8am • Free • Ages 3+

Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages New Dorp Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival New Dorp Lane 181 New Dorp Lane newdorpmerchants.org 5:30pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, December 6

Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Bouncing Babies Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Winter Crafternoon Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Ave 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages Reader’s Theatre St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Snowman Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Teen Game On! Great Kite Library 56 Giffords Ln 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages Let the River Run!: 30th Anniversary Screening of Working Girl & Cinema Connex K ickoff Party St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-414-6904 7pm • Free • All ages Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr. 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • All ages

Friday, December 7

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Preschool

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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events & news Babies and Brew West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Shop Rite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

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LIPM YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, December 8

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

Kids Club Dashing Reindeer Michael’s All Staten Island Locations Richmond Ave: 718-697-0252 Forest Ave: 718-720-0377 Charleston: 347-694-7203 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Kids Club Dashing Reindeer Michael’s All Staten Island Locations Richmond Ave: 718-697-0252 Forest Ave: 718-720-0377 Charleston: 347-694-7203 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Breakfast with Santa Tumbles of Staten Island 27 Brienna Ct. charlestonsi@tumbles.net 10am • $25 • All ages Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 10:30am • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

The Snow Queen Saturday, December 1 3:00 PM College of Staten Island Center for the Arts 718-982-2787 cfashows.com A story about a Snow Queen who lived in her ice palace. On winter nights she swept down on cities and villages and froze them in snow and ice. This theatrical adaptation is set to the music of Archangelo Corelli and danced in a narrated ballet by larger than life puppets. Ages 4+. Tickets $20

Pixelate Me! Con Edison Second Saturday Science SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Pretty Monsters with S taten Island OutLOUD Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-907-0709 2pm • Free • Ages 7+

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Sunday, December 9

Applebees Breakfast with Santa Applebees All Staten Island Locations 718-701-8784 8:30am • Call for pricing • All ages

Toddler Story Time with Police Officers Louise and Tammy Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Holiday Shopping at the Hilton The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue vinevendornetwork.org 10am • Free • All ages

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+

Caring Santa at the S taten Island Mall Staten Island Mall 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-761-6800 10am • Call for pricing • All ages Holiday Maker Market SI Maker Space 450 Front St, Unit B 718-273-3951 11am • All ages Breakfast with Santa Tumbles of Staten Island 27 Brienna Ct. charlestonsi@tumbles.net 11am • $25 • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages A Very GRACE-ful Holiday Celebration P.S. 52 450 Buel Avenue 718-983-3800 2pm • $3 • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Monday, December 10

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Toddlers

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Lego Builders South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, December 11

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Baby Space St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

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events & news Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Story & Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Holiday Story & Craft Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

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Wednesday, December 12

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 8am • Free • Ages 3+

Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 Anti-Bully Support Workshops 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Projectivity Paint, Stamp & Draw: 51 Broad Street 2D Art Day 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 LiteracyINC: Story Hour 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street STEM Wednesday 718-727-0427 St. George Library 4pm • Free • All ages 5 Central Ave Preschool Time & Phun with 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Phonetics New Dorp Library Anti-Bully Support 309 New Dorp Ln Workshop 718-351-2977 Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 4:30pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free (call to confirm) • All ages Holiday Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Pixelate Me! Saturday, December 8 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Shigeru Miyamoto created many popular Nintendo video games.

Learn about his use of pixels to build game images and make your own pixel-inspired artwork. Con Edison Second Saturday Science program.

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Thursday, December 13

Toddler Series: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Preschool

Tree Tots: Nature Inspired Programs Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

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

Bouncing Babies Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

Shop Rite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Little Picassos St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Lego Challenge Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+

Teen Game On! Great Kite Library 56 Giffords Ln 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Family Movie Night: Mary Poppins (1964) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

The Christmas Show St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

YMCA Teen Night South Shore YMCA 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Labor & Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Ctr 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • All ages

Friday, December 14

Preschool Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Saturday, December 15

Kids Club Christmas Frame Michael’s Craft Stores All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 12am • $5 • Ages 6+ Brunch with Santa & Magician Mike Lane Harvest Cafe 694 New Dorp Ln 347-857-6888 9am • Call for pricing • All ages Annual Wreath Workshop Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • $15 • Pre-teens & adults

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Kids Club Christmas Frame Michael’s Craft Stores All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+

Beastly Feast with Santa Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 1pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

Staten Island Ballet Presents The Nutcracker College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

718-980-0500 2pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Preparing for Winter Solstice Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $8 • Ages 4-8 Saturday Sing-along with Matt St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 11:30am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

The Christmas Show St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 3 & 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages

The Christmas Show – 15th Annual St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Sunday, December 16

Brunch with Santa & Magician Mike Lane Harvest Cafe 694 New Dorp Ln 347-857-6888 10am • Call for pricing • All ages

Sunday, December 9 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM P.S. 52 450 Buel Avenue 718-983-3800 graceofny.org Autism Friendly Day! Holiday photos, vendors, hot chocolate, treats, food trucks, raffles and a visit from Santa on a fire truck. $5 adults. $3 children 5-12. Children under 5 free. Held in schoolyard and cafeteria-dress warm.

The Christmas Show St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 3pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Bowling & Breakfast with Santa Rab’s Country Lanes 1600 Hylan Blvd.

718-979-1600 9am • Call for pricing • All ages

A Very GRACE-ful Holiday Celebration

Staten Island Ballet Presents The Nutcracker College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

718-980-0500 2pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Brunch with Santa Grand Oaks Country Club 200 Huguenot Avenue 718-356-2772 10am • Call for pricing • All ages Holiday Holistic Expo The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue 718-524-1077 11am • $5 • All ages Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Monday, December 17

Lego Builders South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Mad Scientist Mondays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+ Literacy Inc. Read Aloud St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 4pm • Free • All ages Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Ave Free Parents & Family 718-984-4636 Substance Abuse 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr Little Irish Steppers 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor Huguenot Library 7pm • Free • All ages 830 Huguenot Ave 718-984-4636 Tuesday, December 18 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Tot Time Tuesdays Toddler Playtime Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center Huguenot Library 2351 Veterans Rd W 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-967-1976 718-984-4636 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 11am • Free • Toddlers Baby Space Baby Time St. George Library South Beach Library 5 Central Avenue 21-25 Robin Road 718-442-8560 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months 11am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Tot’s Time Toddler Storytime: SI Children’s Museum All Join In! 1000 Richmond Terrace Stapleton Library 718-273-2060 132 Canal Street 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby and Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library Toddler Story Time 56 Giffords Lane Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 56 Giffords Lane 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Babies in Rhythm

by Urban Stages Krazy Kidz South Beach West New Brighton Library Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane 976 Castleton Ave 718-816-5834 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-4 11:30am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Story & Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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Wednesday, December 19

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 8am • Free • Ages 3+

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LIPM Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Baby & Tots Playtime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-4

STEM Wednesday St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Family Finger Painting: Festive Lights South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Winter Holiday Storytime St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:15pm • Free • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Little Irish Steppers Monday, December 17 10:30 AM Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 nypl.org Join us for some Irish pre-dance and movement fun! Upbeat traditional Irish music and songs, combined with popular toddler songs, clapping, stamping and shakers are used to explore rhythm and time signatures. Ages 2-5, with participating adult. Presented by Urban Stages.

SI Babywearers Presents “Now & Later” West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:45am • Free • All ages

Con Edison Family Science Night: Planetary Science Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:30pm • Free (preregister) • Ages 8-10

Thursday, December 20

Teen Game On! Great Kite Library 56 Giffords Ln 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Gingerbread Houses Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free (preregister) • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages Addiction Angel Parents Support Group & Sibling Support Group Our Lady Star of the Sea 5411 Amboy Rd. 646-404-0637 7pm • Free • All ages

Friday, December 21

Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Shop Rite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Family Holiday Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 3pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15 • All ages YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, December 22

Free Learn to Swim Registration Opens Online registration only nycgovparks.org nycgovparks.org/reg/learn-to-swim 12am • Free • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

Curious Tots St. George Library 5 Central Ave 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Preschool

The Dark Side of the Moon SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Weekend Art Studio: PopUp Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

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Sunday, December 23

Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages Brunch with santa Gringo’s Tacos 8 Navy Pier Court 917-423-2450 12:30pm • RSVP • All welcome

Monday, December 24

NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

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LIPM Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

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Merry Christmas Wednesday, December 26

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 8am • Free • Ages 3+

Walk-In Workshop: Create New Year’s Eve Noisemakers!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

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Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Walk-In Workshop: Create New Year’s Eve Noisemakers!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Family Movie Night: The Chronicles of Narnia (2005) South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Friday, December 28

Toddler Noon Year’s Eve West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 2+ Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Shop Rite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages South Shore YMCA Teen Night 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 8.5+

Saturday, December 29

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Sunday, December 30

Weekend Art Studio: Pop-Up Holiday Cards SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages

Monday, December 31

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages

New Year’s Eve (Day) Party!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15+ • All ages Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

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Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages NYC Lantern Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 5pm • $15 • All ages

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Festive Holiday Reads The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish

By Deborah Diesen (2015) Rory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree

By Liz Climo (2017) Santa Rex

By Molly Idle (2017) A Bad Kitty Christmas

By Nick Bruel (2011) Christmas in the Barn

By Margaret Wise Brown (2016) A Christmas Tree for Pyn

By Olivier Dunrea (2011) Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!

By Doreen Cronin (2015) Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

By Selina Alko (2012)

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Eloise at Christmastime

By Kay Thompson (2003) Grace at Christmas

By Mary Hoffman (2011) Hanukkah

By Roni Schotter (2008) How the Grinch Stole Christmas

By Dr. Seuss (2004) Jingle Bells

By Susan Jeffers (2017)

The Lost Gift: A Christmas Story

By Kallie George (2016) Miracle on 133rd Street

By Sonia Manzano (2015) Nativity

By Cynthia Rylant (2017) The Nutcracker in Harlem

By T. E. McMorrow (2017) Oskar and the Eight Blessings

By Richard Simon, Tanya Simon (2015) Lots of Latkes, A Hanukkah Story

By Sandy Lanton (2014) It’s a Miracle!: A Hanukkah Storybook

By Stephanie Spinner (2007) My Two Holidays: A Hanukkah and Christmas Story

By Danielle Novack (2010) Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama

By Selina Alko (2012) Simon and the Bear

By Eric A. Kimmel (2014) The Sound of Kwanzaa

By Dimitrea Tokunbo (2009)

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Experienced educators and authors Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts give solid advice about everything school and education-related.

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P

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Resolve to focus each day on one thing that you can be grateful for. Parents can be grateful for how well their children are doing in school, and children can be grateful when their studying results in a good grade on a test. Both can be grateful for such things as good friends, a beautiful sunset and warm weather.

Resolve to be grateful for the people who have helped you. Thank them or write notes to express your gratitude.

Question: My middle-schooler comes close to hating one of his teachers. And I don’t think that the teacher is too fond of him.

What should be done to improve this situation? -- Love Lost Answer: When a student is extremely unhappy with a teacher, it can make for a miserable year. To improve the situation, you need to have a dialogue with your child first of all. You will want to listen and not jump to conclusions, as you are hearing only his side of the story. Remember also that your child and the teacher might not see the situation in the same way.

When you talk to your child, see if there are specific instances that have caused him or her to dislike his teacher. Ask what he and the teacher could have done differently. You do need to point out that not all teachers will jibe with his learning style or personality, and he needs to learn how to deal with all different

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LIPM kinds of people. Ask your son also what he might do to improve the situation, like showing interest in class.

Do try to narrow down if this problem is because he is not doing as well as he wants in this class or it is more of a personality misfit.

When you talk to the teacher, be respectful. See if she thinks that a problem exists and how it might be improved. Relate this information to your child and help him develop a plan to improve the relationship.

Or you might think it appropriate for your child to attend this meeting so a solution to the problem can worked out at once between the teacher and your child Question: My neighbors and I were discussing what makes a good student. What do you think? -- Unknown Qualities Answer: Research shows that teachers place more emphasis on personal characteristics than academic skills. Most want to see students who are motivated, curious, self-disciplined, respectful toward teachers and persistent. They also consider children good students if they are willing to ask questions. Other qualities that teachers appreciate are being trustworthy, problem solvers, hard workers and honest.

Question: What are some rewards that may inspire my children to do homework and household chores?

Will rewards work? – Puzzled Answer: The purpose of giving rewards to a child is to get a task done. The end result you are seeking is for your child to move from receiving an extrinsic reward to realizing the intrinsic reward of valuing a task for the satisfaction of completing it. For example, getting their homework done well and turned in on time can produce the satisfaction of learning something new as well as getting good grades.

Rewards tend to work when a reward is something that is important to children. Parents need to think about what will entice their children to work for a reward. It can be helpful for parents and children to decide what an award will be for the successful completion of a task. For some children, a reward chart can work. Children can earn stars or tokens for completing certain tasks. When they have a certain number of stars or tokens, they can receive a predetermined reward.

Other popular rewards are money, the promise of a fun activity and media time.

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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.

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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

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By Appointment Only • Daytime and Evening Hours Counseling Individuals and Groups, Children, Teens and Adults Struggling With Grief & Loss Issues, Transitions, Parenting Skills, Anxiety, SelfEsteem, Play, Art and Talk Therapy.

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

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

speech, occupational & physical therapy South Shore Speech Pathology

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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

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

Email speechandlanguagetherapy@verizon.net iIf you have any insurance questions.

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LIPM 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.

Sandra Mazzucco M.A., C.C.C.-SLP

NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Annadale Town: 465 Belfield Ave North Shore: 1076 Forest Ave 718.815.6024 Evaluations & Therapeutic Intervention for Children & Adults, PROMPT Trained, Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy, Specializing in Fluency. ASHA Certified.

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restaurants and food Eggers Ice Cream Parlor...................... 12 Gringo’s Tacos......................................... 19

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Arts-N-Drafts.............................................. 25 Aviator Sports & Recreation.................. 25

Services

Fun Station............................................... 55

Blue Ribbon Travel.................................. 17

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Rab’s Country Lanes.............................. 15

J.D.E. Law Firm......................................... 60

St. George Theatre.................................... 2

Kurt T. Richards, PC.................................. 60

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