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choosing the right chores for your kids ARE YOUR KIDS HELPING OUT? Start young

Most parents want their kids to participate in the household by doing chores. And rightly so.

But how do you go about deciding which chores to assign your kids – and what role should you play in helping them complete their chores? Experts agree on the following points:

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The first and most important thing is to start young. Generally speaking, says Dr. Roger McIntire, a child psychologist, parents wait too long to assign chores because they think their kids should be ready first. “But that puts the cart before the horse,” says Dr. McIntire.

“They will learn by doing. Cynthia Ewer, the author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Organized” and other well-known books on home management, agrees: “A one-year-old will giggle if handed a clean diaper to dust the legs of the furniture.”

Make sure the chores are age-appropriate

While even toddlers can get excited about helping out, make sure that the chores you assign are age-appropriate. “Instead of assigning a simple task,” says Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson, a professor of early childhood education, “appeal to your child’s desire to do important things by giving difficult tasks.”

Simple tasks are often seen as boring, and your kids may quickly lose interest and do a poor job. One way to overcome this problem is to add complexity to simple chores as your kids get older and more experienced.

For example, if they have learned to put the dishes in the sink, ask them to rinse them off and put them away. Kids are often capable of much more than their parents realize – and that kids let on. As Elizabeth Pantley, the author of many best-selling books on parenting, notes only partly tongue-in-cheek: “Keep in mind that a child who has mastered a complicated computer game can easily run the dishwasher.”

Make sure the chores are manageable

It’s also important that the chores you assign are manageable. Karen Stephens, founder of the “Parenting Exchange,” which publishes parenting books, says that you should teach your kids how to “break tasks

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down into manageable ‘can do’ parts.” Indeed, says Mrs. Stephens, it’s useful to “provide a checklist for steps to accomplish. This avoids children ‘forgetting’ steps or feigning confusion.” Mrs. Pantley agrees: “‘Clean your room”’ is vague and can be interpreted in any number of ways. Instead be explicit by saying, ‘Put your clothes in the closet, books on the shelf, dishes in the kitchen, and toys in the toy box.’

You should also teach your kids how to prioritize, especially if you assign them multiple chores. As Mrs. Stephens puts it, kids need to learn how to “set and prioritize goals and determine what needs to be done to achieve them.” Finally, your kids will see the chores you assign as more manageable if they can be accomplished in a relatively short period of time: “Kids are more willing to repeat a short burst of tidying than a long marathon of cleaning,” says Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a child psychologist.

So, what role should you play in helping your kids complete their chores?

Do chores together - or at the same time

It’s important to either set aside periods of time where you do chores together as a family or, at the very least, do chores at the same time. “That way,” says James Lehman, the creator of many well-known parenting programs, “no one feels as if they’re missing out or being punished by having to complete their tasks. It’s just chore time.” Mrs. Ewer agrees that you should try to have all family members do chores at the same time. “From a kid’s point of view,” says Mrs. Ewer, “it’s downright lonely to be sentenced to clean a bathroom each afternoon after school.” That becomes so much easier to stomach if the kid knows “that all the other family members are hard at work, too.

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It’s also important to make sure that your kids always complete their chores. “If your kids aren’t expected to regularly follow through,” says Mrs. Pantley, “they might start putting off chores in the hope that someone else will do them for them.” As a parent, you should complete whatever chores you have assigned yourself. As Dr. Brunner, a child psychologist, puts it: “Children learn the most from what they see you do, not what you tell them to do.”

Have fun together

Finally, try to make this a fun and enjoyable experience.

Experts agree that you get the best results if you make doing chores a family event filled with love, laughter, and music. As Dr. Kennedy-Moore puts it, “if your attitude while doing the chores is light-hearted, your child will be more willing to participate.”

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A good place to start is by visiting NYC Parks & Recreation’s Historical Signs Project whose mission is two-fold: teach New Yorkers about the city’s rich park history and by doing so, develop communities that seek to nurture these important public spaces. In fact, the park on Manor Road was recently rededicated to honor one of Parks’ greatest community advocates.

The park, formerly known as Toad Hall Playground, is located at the foot Todt Hill.

Standing at 401 feet, Todt Hill’s peak is the highest natural point in the entire five boroughs of New York City! There is quite a bit of speculation surrounding how Todt Hill received its name, which isn’t really clear over the course of history. Although the name, “Toad Hill”, appears on a property map dated February 4, 1857, the hill has been more commonly known as Todt Hill.

“Todt” is a variant of the Dutch word for “death”, which would refer to the Dutch and Native American burial grounds that are believed to have existed there in the past.

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There’s Only One First Father’s Day- Make It Memorable!

make his first father’s day special Dads are often the first heroes in their young children’s lives. Dads chase away ghosts in the closet, let their daughters dance on their toes, and teach their sons how to win the heart of their first crush.

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The first Father’s Day a new dad spends with his growing family can be quite memorable, as celebrating one’s fatherhood for the first time is a unique and special time. Spouses and other family members can go the extra mile to make this year that much more special for first-time fathers.

• Let Dad sleep in. Chances are Dad is enamored with his little bundle of joy, but it’s well-known that being a new father often means sacrificing sleep time - especially for the first several months to a year of that child’s life. Enlist the help of a family member who can be on baby watch while Dad gets to sleep in on the weekend of his big day. With some extra sleep, Dad can enjoy Father’s Day that much more.

Take the time to put together a scrapbook of the photos and moments baby and Dad have gotten to spend together. So much focus is often placed on a new baby and his or her mother that Dad may be left playing second fiddle. Make it clear that fathers are key to their children’s development and happiness, too.

• Make a baby keepsake. Use washable ink so that baby can sign a Father’s Day card with a hand or footprint. The tradition can be repeated year after year until the child is old enough to write.

• Go overboard on gifts. The idea isn’t to buy Dad’s love, but Dad’s first Father’s Day is a truly unique time. On behalf of his firstborn, purchase a few different gifts - those items that he has been interested in buying but has resisted in favor of saving money for new onesies and burp cloths. Or invest in one special event gift, such as tickets to a game to see his favorite team or a concert to catch a favorite band.

• Boost his ego. Get matching T-shirts for baby and Dad with cute memes and sayings, such as “Couch Potato” and “Tater Tot.”

Father’s Day comes once a year. However, a father’s very first Father’s Day occurs just once. Use the opportunity to pamper Dad so he can savor this truly special experience.

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Fatherhood Family Fun Day June is Dad’s month! That’s why Staten Island Community Partnership is hosting their eighth annual “Fatherhood Family Fun Day and Resource Fair” for Staten Islanders on Saturday, June 9. The event, which takes place in Clove Lakes Park from noon to 3pm, celebrates the importance of fathers to families, especially in the healthy development of children, and to community. There will be refreshments, face painting, bouncy houses, a magic show, a petting zoo, workouts, contests, community resources, giveaways and much more. MetroPlus Health Plan will be on hand to offer access to free or low-cost health insurance plans. The Staten Island Community Partnership is comprised of over 25 service

The perfect event to celebrate dad! providers, agencies, community groups and community residents to provide and promote family-centered community based services to at-risk families and children. Learn more at sicpp. com. A rain date for the event is set for June 30.

Readers are Winners!

Reading is FUNdamental! Just ask the extremely bright fourth graders who represented their schools at the Borough President’s 22nd annual “Readers Are Leaders” Exceptional Readers Awards Ceremony. Fourth grade classes in Staten Island’s public, parochial, and private schools were challenged to read six books at grade level or above during a five-week period and submit a report on their favorite book that they read during the period. The Island’s fourth graders have read more than 660,000 books for the annual challenge since it began back in 1996. One Exceptional Reader from each school that participated in the program was then chosen to attend the ceremony. Head to siparent.com for a complete list of the exceptional reader

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June 7

Anniversary Day: public school students do not attend

June 11

Clerical Day: public elementary and middle school students do not attend

June 12-23

NYS Regents Exams June 15 - Eid al-Fitr: public schools closed

June 22

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2018 readers are leaders exceptional readers ceremony at Bernikow JCC. photo credit: statenislandusa.com

“‘Readers Are Leaders’ has helped foster Staten Island children’s love of reading for more than 20 years, and I’m thrilled to continue the ‘Readers Are Leaders’ tradition,” said BP Oddo. “You read for fun, you read to learn, you read to escape, you read to get better at certain things, and if you want to be a leader, you do well by reading and reading as much as you can. I want to congratulate all of this year’s participants and hope they continue reading and learning.”

The Great American Campout Everyone should spend a night under the stars at least once. The National Wildlife Federation is again hosting its Great American Campout, an annual event encouraging people to connect with the great outdoors, get closer to nature, and get motivated to protect wildlife and wild places. People are asked to make an online pledge to camp anywhere they’d like – including their own backyard— on the Great American Campout Day, June 23.

National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout is also part of Great Outdoors Month in June, a month designated to highlight the many kinds of outdoor activities that strengthen our bonds with nature.

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For a fun camping experience right here in Staten Island, Urban Park Rangers will be hosting a family camping event on Saturday, June 16 at Willowbrook Park. Space is limited and registration will take place online beginning June 6. Participants will be chosen via lottery. Go to

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A Shark-tastic Summer Shark Week isn’t the only thing shark enthusiasts can look forward to next month. A new exhibit at the famous New York Aquarium in Coney Island will be opening on June 30 featuring 18 different species of the world’s scariest sea creatures. The “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” exhibit measures a vast 57,500 square feet and stands at three stories high, offering an educational message to onlookers about protecting the ocean’s biggest predators. Between this and the upcoming August release of “The Meg,” a potential blockbuster about the return of the prehistoric Megaladon, this is going to be one heck of a shark-tastic summer!

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Fourth of July Travis Parade With the start of summer comes its biggest holiday -- Independence Day! On Staten Island, the place to be for the patriotic day is in Travis, where one of the oldest, continuously-held Independence Day parades in the country is proudly held each year.

Big Apple Winners Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Big Apple Awards!

Seventeen educators from all five boroughs were honored for their outstanding work, including Alberto Toro, Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher at I.S. 7 Elias Bernstein in Staten Island. The Big Apple Awards are a citywide recognition program open to all full-time teachers in New York City public schools. The winners were selected from a pool of over 6,500 nominations.

Summer Reading Challenge The Scholastic Summer Challenge is back again, motivating young readers to pick up a book all summer long. To participate in the challenge, kids simply log their reading minutes on the Scholastic website each day to earn virtual rewards. The challenge is already underway, with millions of minutes logged so far. Kids have until September 7 to log their minutes. This year’s theme is “The Magical Summer of Reading” inspiring reading adventures over the break.

The school that logs the most minutes will receive “Best in State” recognition.

Go to siparent.com/summer-reading-programs for the scoop on local summer reading parties and other summer reading challenges!

Global Running Day

This year’s Grand Marshal will be President of the Travis Civic Association and Vietnam Veteran Gene Guerra. “I can’t begin to tell you how proud it makes me to be selected as the Grand Marshal of the 108th Travis 4th of July parade,” said Mr. Guerra to parade organizers.

“When I look at the names of the grand marshals that preceded me, it sends chills up my spine. It is a great honor that I will cherish forever.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless Travis and God Bless America. LET’S HAVE A PARADE!” The rain-or-shine ceremony kicks off at noon at the reviewing stand at P.S. 26 at 4108 Victory Blvd, followed by the parade step-off from Showplace Entertainment Center at 141 East Service Road at 12:30pm.

All access roads into Travis, including the Victory Blvd exit off Route 440, will be closed at 11:30 a.m. Go to siparent.com to link to more

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Run for fun! Pledging for Global Running Day and the third annual Million Kid Run on June 6 is now open at GlobalRunningDay.org.

Runners of all ages and abilities can pledge to run on June 6 and add their name to the list of people from all over the world who are coming together to celebrate the sport on Global Running Day. The day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. It doesn’t matter how fast you run or how far you go—what’s important is that you take part, and how you do it is up to you. The important thing is that you have fun being active—and you inspire others to join you.

In its third year, the Million Kid Run will once again aim to have a million kids around the world pledge to run on June 6, and will be about making fitness fun and inspiring kids to embrace running as a way to get moving and stay healthy. Last year, more than 1.2 million people from 187 countries pledged to run 8.2 million miles on Global Running Day. Go to GlobalRunningDay.org or siparent.com to learn

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The Jewish Community Center (JCC) Staten Island has some great news – it’s expanding to a fourth location due to the popularity of its early-childhood programs. Formerly home to the Foresight School, their newest location will be at 2221 Richmond Avenue at the corner of Travis Avenue. The new daycare center and preschool program is set to open in September and will duplicate the services offered at their Manor Road location for children from three months old to pre-kindergarten. Go to sijcc.org to learn more about their early childhood programs.

Did you know that June is Anti-Gun Violence Month? Unfortunately, there’s never been a more crucial time to spread awareness. Sundog Theatre is once again encouraging students to “use art as a catalyst for change.” They are hosting “Soundtrack of Life,” a program encouraging students to express their feelings about gun violence through music and spoken word. Students from Curtis and McKee High Schools have worked hard putting their creative thoughts into song and spoken word and professionally recording their work.

Sundog Theatre is showcasing the talented students’ work in a three-hour, borough-wide event at St. George Theatre on Sunday, June 9 from 1pm to 4pm. The free event will feature a live DJ, refreshments, giveaways, performances, community service organizations, speakers, free activities for kids, and more. You can RSVP at sundogtheatre.

Alex’s Lemonade Days Lemonade stands are a summertime must for little entrepreneurs, and those with a generous spirit have even more reason to do so in June.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is once again hosting its annual fundraiser, Alex’s Lemonade Days, where supporters host stands to raise funds for childhood cancer research. The fundraiser was founded by Alex Scott, a selfless girl who lost her own life to cancer at just eight years old.

Lemonade Days is held each year in June, the time of year when Alex always held her lemonade stand, to honor her and all childhood cancer heroes. $150 million has been raised toward pediatric cancer research since Alex’s first front yard lemonade stand.

Previously a three-day event, this year’s Lemonade Days has been extended to a full week, Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 10. Do you or your child wish to join the fight against childhood cancer? Hosting a lemonade stand of your own is the perfect opportunity to continue Alex’s legacy and embrace ALSF’s mission. Each Lemonade Days stand host receives a fundraising kit, which includes materials such as posters, banners, thank you notes, fundraising tips, ALSF merchandise and more.

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Fairs, Festivals, Food & Fun! There are so many fairs, festivals, tastings and strolls on the Island this month, your kids won’t have time for screens at all and you won’t know which one to hit first. From food truck festivals to STEM-themed carnivals to BIG PICNICS and so much more, you won’t even think of leaving Staten Island this June. Go to page 38 for a list of family friendly events every single weekend, all month long!

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22 things your kids will destroy Mud, drinks, food, candy, paint, glue, nail polish – you name it, it’s going to end up on your floor

Whether your kids qualify as Dennis the Menace clones or not, your house may be in shambles for years to come.

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Following are some common household items you might expect to be demolished by your little, or not so little, mischief-maker and recommendations for a home that can withstand the childhood years.

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Screens – Door and window screens get pushed on, poked at, popped out, stretched, and torn by kids. Install window guards, which come in a variety of styles and serve a dual purpose.

They’ll protect your screens and prevent your child from falling out windows.

Sliding and bi-fold closet doors – Some bi-fold and sliding doors just don’t hold up to excessive use by children, especially when kids attempt to close the doors over heaps of stuff.

Prevent unnecessary opening and closing (as well as getting fingers pinched in the hinge!) by installing a bi-fold door lock that hooks to the top. For doors used regularly by children, make sure they’re installed properly to keep the doors from coming off track. If they are still a problem, replace them with heavier doors and better-designed tracks.

Walls – These dirt magnets quickly take on a life of their own. For easy-to-maintain walls,

avoid heavy texture, which is difficult to clean.

Cover walls with either vinyl-coated wallpaper or semi-gloss paint. Eggshell or satin paints have enough sheen to wash up reasonably well, but avoid flat paint altogether.

Doors and trim – These often-ignored surfaces are grime collectors. Use high gloss paint, which can be washed repeatedly on doors and trim. High-gloss paint will also lessen damage to doors caused by tape and stickers by allowing for easy removal of sticky residue.

Carpet – Mud, drinks, food, candy, paint, glue, nail polish– you name it– it’s going to end up on your floor. When selecting carpet, look for Olefin, the most stain-resistant carpet fiber, in a dense, low tuft pile or loop. Olefin can even be cleaned with bleach. Nylon is also resistant to stain and less likely to matte. Be sure to install a high quality, thin, dense pad underneath to reduce wear and extend your carpet’s life.

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Lazy Susan cabinet – Your Lazy Susan shelves make the perfect step stool. But your child’s weight can cause imbalance and affect the Lazy Susan’s rotation. Protect your child and your cabinet by installing a Lazy Susan cabinet lock.

Mattress – Nighttime accidents can occur into the early elementary years. Even if your child doesn’t have an accident, his overnight guests might. Protect mattresses with a fitted waterproof mattress cover or pad placed underneath the comfier mattress pad.

Upholstered furniture – Sofas and chairs will likely be eaten on, soak up spilled drinks, be used as footrests for dirty shoes. They even sometimes make a creative canvas for art work. Choose stain resistant synthetic fabrics. Nylon, then polyester, are the most resistant. Polypropylene is also a good choice and the only stain proof fabric. Consider stain proofing your upholstery or protecting it with slipcovers as well.

Wood furniture – Protect tables, chairs, desks, and other wood furniture from scratches, gauges, chips, crayons, and drinks by purchasing solid wood coated with a scuff and stain resistant polyurethane finish. If solid wood isn’t in your budget, avoid inexpensive veneered furniture, which will bubble and chip with minimal use. Just look for something in between.

Blinds – All it takes to ruin a set of blinds is to pull the strings the wrong way causing them to tangle inside the frame.

So purchase Blind Cord Windups to keep cords out of children’s reach. When kids are old enough to adjust blinds on their own, tie the pull strings together in a knot a few inches above the pulls to prevent blinds from malfunctioning. Of course, cordless blinds are the safest choice.

Computer, DVD & CD Players – Any electronic equipment with slots make popular hiding places for small items, such as crayons, coins, or toy figures. Keep your computer and electronics in a locked cabinet. If the keyboard and mouse are within reach, turn it off when not in use. If your child uses a computer, give her one of her own. A used one can often be purchased complete with monitor and keyboard inexpensively.

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Vacuum – Your vacuum is likely to eat many foreign objects such as pennies, marbles, and game pieces. Look for a vacuum specially designed to deflect or handle foreign objects without belt breakage or motor damage.

Television – TV buttons draw young children like magnets.

Broken and lodged buttons can occur even with newer models.

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Battery operated devices –Battery compartments are simply irresistible to curious kids, resulting in missing batteries and lost or broken covers, or even worse– accidental ingestion!

For battery-operated items, look for those fastened by a screw or that require prying to open.

Silverware – Spoons make excellent shovels! Keep good silverware out of reach, and protect your everyday silverware from going missing by having plenty of small shovels available for your kids and their friends, whether you have a sandbox or not. The garbage disposal also poses problems with kids. Buy a sink strainer to keep silverware from falling in the disposal and being gnawed up.

Dishes – Save the elegant table for guests and special occasions. Give young children their own set of plastic dishes to eliminate breakage. As your kids grow, invest in a set of Corelle dinnerware, which comes in a wide variety of designs and is nearly unbreakable.

Photo albums – Kids love looking at family photo albums, but it won’t take long for them to be in shambles. Choose photo albums with heavy-duty sleeves, then seal sleeve openings with an acid-free clear tape.

Books – Scribbles, tatters, and tears will likely fill your books if they aren’t kept out of reach. Protect jacket covers by removing and storing them, and cover your books with store bought or homemade covers.

CDs, DVDs & Video Game – Putting disks away is quicker and easier if they don’t have to be matched up with their jewel cases. Get a binder case that holds multiple CDs so they will be less likely to get trampled and broken.

Car upholstery – Family travel is tough on auto interiors.

Protect your vehicle with seat covers and floor mats throughout, making it easier to clean and retain your vehicle’s resale value.

Sprinklers – Kids love running through the sprinkler. They also like standing on it, adjusting it, and squirting with it. So a single day of water play can do the sprinkler in. Have a non-mechanical sprinkler available for your kid’s use.

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chicken, bacon, avocado wrap Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 tsp dried basil • 2 tsp lemon juice • salt and pepper to taste • 4 -5 large tortillas • 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded • 1 avocado diced • 5-6 slices bacon cooked and chopped • 1 large chicken breast cooked and shredded

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dried basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, toss together shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, bacon and chicken.

3. Add mayonnaise mixture to the large bowl and toss to coat evenly. You may not need all the dressing-add it to your liking.

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• 3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise • 1 teaspoon dill • 1/2 clove garlic minced • 1 rectangle wrap • 1 big handful fresh arugula • 1 medium tomato sliced very thin • 4 ounces (about 5 large slices turkey breast) • 1 shallot sliced thin

Directions:

1. To make the spread, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, and garlic. Spread onto wrap covering entire surface.

2. Cover with arugula, then tomato, then turkey, then shallot, reserving about a one inch section on one side where no toppings will sit. That will be the last part of the wrap and the cream cheese will help seal it together.

3. Starting from the opposite side, roll up your wrap, using your hands to ensure the toppings don’t squeeze out as you role.

4. Using a sharp knife, cut into 6-8 pinwheels.

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cheeseburger wrap Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef • 5 slices cooked bacon, chopped • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce • 3 tablespoons ketchup • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion • pepper and salt, to taste • 5 large flour tortillas • shredded cheddar cheese • mustard • tomato slices • lettuce

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any grease. Add cooked chopped bacon, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, minced onion and salt and pepper to beef. Stir to combine.

2. Reduce heat to low and let mixture heat thoroughly, about 5 minutes or so.

3. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese down the center of each tortilla. Add a few heaping Tablespoons of the beef mixture on top of cheese. Drizzle a little mustard (and more ketchup, if desired) on top of the beef, and then add a couple tomato slices. Roll up each tortilla burrito-style.

4. Place wraps, a couple at a time, onto a preheated indoor grill and grill for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Carefully remove wraps from grill and place on a plate. Gently unravel wrap to add some lettuce.

5. Re-roll wrap and then cut in center diagonally.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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

counseling services

NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor Specializing in Couples/Family/Individual Counseling 917.636.3256 • acapece810@gmail.com

By Appointment • Day and Evening Hours

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

speech, occupational & physical therapy

Karen L. Goldman MA, LMHC-BC

South Shore Speech Pathology

Let me help you (and your family members) to express and process your pain, fears and questions about your grief starting with a Complimentary Telephone Support Consultation. We offer: Bereavement Specialist For Individuals, Groups, Adults and Children; Play & Art Therapy; Grief & Loss Issues; Depression.

Evaluation & treatment of pediatric speech & language, fine & gross motor delays & disorders; Department of Education CPSE & CSE Tertiary Designation; Most Insurance Accepted. Homecare & School Services Offered.

NYS Licensed Psychotherapist 1076 Forest Ave • SI, NY 347.850.2322 • By Appointment • Day & Evening Hours

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

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

psychotherapists Kim Williams-Jenkins LCSW-R, MSEd, CRC, CASAC Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling 15 1st Street, 2nd Floor • 10306 • 917.837.1317 CulturallyCompetentCounseling@Gmail.com

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

Most Insurance Accepted.

520B Bloomingdale Rd • Staten Island, NY 10309 718.608.1508 southshorespeechtherapy.com

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

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

Intellectual Gift, Inc. 49 Cranford Court Staten Island, NY 10306 917.553.0424

Intellectual Gift, Inc. is a multilingual early intervention agency. Our highly experienced clinicians perform multi-disciplinary evaluations and homecare services for children ages 0-3. Services Offered: Core & Supplemental Evaluations, Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Instruction, Family Counseling, ABA Service. We hire OT, PT, SLP,SI,COTA (bilingual Spanish,Russian,Albanian a plus) Please fax your resume to 718524-7995

Michael DeSimone Ph.D, LCSW

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

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

Nationally certified professional providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 40 years. Additional services available: public speaking classes, accent reduction, corporate speech pathology and lecturing.

Approved NYC Department of Education Provider. (CPSE & RSA)

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. If you have any insurance questions, email speechandlanguagetherapy@verizon.net.

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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Fa i r s Festivals Food & Fun! There are so many fairs, festivals, tastings and strolls on the Island this month, your kids won’t have time for screens at all and you won’t know which one to hit first. From food truck festivals to STEM-themed carnivals to BIG PICNICS and so much more, you won’t even think of leaving Staten Island this June.

Outdoor Adventure Day for the Family

BIG PICNIC

Saturday, June 16 • 12-3pm Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org Games, crafts, live entertainment, food, and more at the first annual BIG PICNIC at Snug Harbor! Bring your picnic basket and a blanket. Your ticket will get you access to the main event, plus entry to all your favorite museums, galleries, and gardens.

Saturday, June 2 • 11am-3pm Willowbrook Park • 1 Eton Pl. sigreenbelt.org The second annual Greenbelt Outdoor Adventure Day will include canoeing, fishing, archery, birds of prey, and more! Partner organizations include NYC Parks, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, The Raptor Project, and more.

Carnival & Science Spectacular

Saturday, June 2 • 1-5pm Staten Island Children’s Museum • 1000 Richmond Terr. sichildrensmuseum.org This old fashioned festival includes carnival rides & games, mad scientist shows, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, STEAM demonstrations and activities, robots, a solar car, lasers, and entry to the museum.

10th Annual Ryan Pisapia Memorial Family Fun Day

Saturday, June 2 • 12-5pm The Nansen Lodge 3441 Victory Blvd ryanfund.org Raffles, prizes, awards, and games! Proceeds from the event will go to the Ryan Fund to sponsor programs at St. Joseph-St. Thomas School and various youth programs.

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Zoo Conservation Celebration

Sunday, June 3 • 12-3pm Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway statenislandzoo.org Join the zoo in this annual event bringing together a variety of different education demonstrations, crafts, keeper talks and a greater awareness of the health of the planet. Exciting animal presentations, giveaways and keeper talks will also be a part of the day.

Spring Fair

Saturday, June 2 • 10am-9pm Westerleigh Park Neal Dow Ave. & Springfield Ave. 718-702-3812 Support domestic violence victims; featuring kids activities, food, face paint, paint-your-own-art, make jewelry, music, singing, and dancing.​

NYCID Block Party

Saturday, June 2 • 11am-3pm P.S. 48 • 1050 Targee Street nycid.org Activities, games, live performances, food, & treats! 50/50 raffles, music, prizes, rides, and vendors. Free!

Staten Island Irish Fair Saturday, June 9 • 12-7:30pm Sunday, June 10 • 12-7:30pm Mount Loretto • 6581 Hylan Blvd. statenirelandirish.com Join the Irish Cultural Center for their 20th Annual Fair. Live music, plenty of vendors and great food.

AMC Music Festival

Saturday, June 9 • 7pm-12:30am Killmeyer’s • 4254 Arthur Kill Rd. amcmusicfestival.com Fundraiser featuring bands & raffles to raise awareness & funds to help support families & children living with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

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Richmond Valley Taste of the Valley Food Festival

Saturday, June 9 • 12-3pm Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. facebook.com/richmondvalleysi Get a taste of the best restaurants in the Valley. Music, entertainment & kids rides. One price tastes it all!

Healthy Path Spring Festival

Saturday, June 9 • 12-5pm Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road healthypathfoundation.org Fun activities for kids ages 2-12 with opportunities to learn about best practices and the benefits of healthy living! Bounce castles, yoga, music, face painting, games, raffles, crafts, organic food, healthy habits and more.

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Taste of the Towns Restaurant Trolley Tour

Sunday, June 10 • 1-5pm Richmond County Savings Banks: 820 Annadale Road 4523 Amboy Road 3829 Amboy Road southshorebid.org Hop on a trolley and enjoy tastings with over 20 restaurants from three towns: Annadale, Eltingville and Great Kills. Use the trolley to travel back and forth to each town.

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Food Truck Festival at the Mount

Saturday, June 23 • 12-8pm Sunday, June 24 • 12-8pm Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd mountloretto.org This year enjoy live musical performances on stage each day, relax in the tented seating area, chill out in the beer or sangria garden, and of course enjoy the best food from the top food trucks in the tri-state.

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Richmond Road Block Party

Sunday, June 10 • 1-5pm Santander Bank • 1630 Richmond Road facebook.com/ExploreDonganHills This free event is for the entire family.

Featuring music, rides, carnival games, bouncy houses, face-painting, balloon artists, vendors and much more!

Victory Boulevard Merchant Association Street Fair and Stroll

Sunday, June 3 • 12-3pm 1899 Victory Blvd. victoryblvdmerchantsassociation.com Take a walk down Victory Blvd and sample some of our finest restaurant’s food. Meet the merchants of Victory Boulevard, between Jewett Avenue, and Manor Road.

Explore the neighborhood while eating delicious food.

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Saturday, June 2 • 12-4pm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue historicrichmondtown.org Stroll through Historic Richmond Town and sample dishes from the area’s top chefs. Enjoy a taste of wines and see traditional recipes being prepared.

Fatherhood Fun Day and Resource Fair

Saturday, June 9 • 12-3pm Clove Lakes park • 626 Clove Road sicpp.com Fatherhood Family Fun Day celebrates the importance of fathers to families, especially in the healthy development of children, and to community. Refreshments, face painting, bouncy houses, magic show, petting zoo, workouts, contests, resources, and giveaways.

summer reading kickoff parties Kick off your summer reading adventures with exciting parties at every local library branch in Staten Island.

June 12 @ 3:30pm • Dongan Hills Library June 21 @ 3:30pm • Great Kills Library June 19 @ 3:30pm • Huguenot Library June 28 @ 3:30pm • Mariner’s Harbor Library June 28 @ 1pm • New Dorp Library

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June 12 @ 4pm • Todt Hill/Westerleigh Library June 6 @ 4pm • Tottenville Library June 18 @ 3:30pm• West New Brighton Library For library information visit siparent.com/staten-island-libraries june 2018 www.siparent.com

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Most of us wish summer would last forever. Okay, well, some of us do. Either way, you have twelve weeks to keep the kids busy and have as much fun as you can doing it. We’ve found a different activity for every single day of the summer. Hang onto this list all summer and check them off as you go!

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Iconic Staten Island Summertime Fun o Back to the Beach o Staten Island Ferry ride o Travis 4th of July Parade o Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor o Movies Under the Stars o Minor League Ballgame o Ride the Carousel for All Children o Staten Island Zoo o Dancing at Staten Island Children’s Museum o Richmond County Fair

Rainy Day Fun o Puddle-jumping o Movie afternoon o Camping indoors o Family game night o Escape room o Family movie night

Stay Active o Bowling o Swimming in a pool o Bikes on the boardwalk o Indoor ice skating o Kayaking o Summer Olympics o Batting cages o Miniature golf o Go-karts

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Play with Your Food o Make popsicles o Go out to eat on kids-eat-free night o Family fondue night o Have an outdoor picnic o Kids cook day o Chocolate factory tour

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Get Creative o LEGO-building competition o Scavenger hunt o Cardboard box playhouse o Make sock puppets and put on a puppet show o Make homemade slime, bath bombs, flower seed bombs, or homemade play-dough o Put on a stand-up comedy show o Make a time capsule o Ultimate crafting day o Make a scrapbook o Paint rocks and hide them o Build a birdhouse or feeder o Make wind chimes from items found at the beach

Outdoor Ideas o Watch fireworks o Go camping o Run through sprinklers at the park o DIY scenic family photo shoot o Build sandcastles at the beach o Fly kites o Go geocaching o Pick wildflowers o Feed the ducks o Go stargazing o Host a hopscotch competition/sidewalk chalk masterpieces o Backyard water play day: sprinklers, water balloons, squirt toys, etc. o Go hiking or on a nature walk o Plant a garden together

Educational/ Cultural Fun o Visit a museum o Go to the library o Do science experiments o Visit a nature center o Join a summer reading club o See a concert/live music o Watch a play o Celebrate shark week

Rewarding Activities o Summer cleaning & donating o Volunteering o Visit an elderly person or senior center o Host a garage sale o Lemonade stand o Make a first aid kit for the house o Declare random acts of kindness day

Special Trip Saturday o Zoo day o Carousel o Amusement park o Museum day o Waterpark o Beach o Themed entertainment park o City day o Ziplining o Fruit-picking o Indoor waterpark day o Try something new day

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Friday, June 1

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Movies Under the Stars: Thor: Ragnarok Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, June 2

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Great Fish Count: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, I Fish, You Fish Lemon Creek Park 175 Johnston Terrace worldsciencefestival.com 11:00am • Free • All ages

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

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 9:00am • Free • All ages

Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Build a Classic Car Home Depot – All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9:00am • Free • All ages

Storytime and Activities Featuring Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages

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

Spring Fair Westerleigh Park 160 Neal Dow Avenue 718-702-3812 10:00am • Free • All ages

NYCID Block Party PS 48 1050 Targee St. 718-815-4557 11:00am • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • All ages ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free • All ages National Doughnut Day Deliciousness Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ No Shush Shabbat Service Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6:00pm • Free • 4+

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June 8 – National Best Friends Day June 14 – Flag Day June 17 – Father’s Day June 21 – Summer Begins Kids Club Sloth Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

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Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12:00pm • $13 - $35 • All ages

Kids Club Sloth Canvas Art Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

10th Annual Ryan Pisapia Memorial Family Fun Day The Nansen Lodge 3441 Victory Blvd 917-715-4461 12:00pm • $5 - $35 • All ages

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 10:00am • Free • Ages 0-5 Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages Outdoor Adventure Day for the Family Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 11:00am • TBA • All ages

Family Art Workshop with Lina Montoya: Bottle Flowers Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Candy Sushi Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 1:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Carnival and Science Spectacular SI Children’s Museum

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages ProjectArt: Unleash Your Creativity Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Movies Under the Stars: T he Lion King Lemon Creek Park 175 Johnston Terrace 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Dr. Suess’ The Lorax Westerleigh Park 160 Neal Dow Avenue 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, June 3

Discovery Day at Freshkills Park Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 11:00am • Free • All ages

Animal of the Month Club: Snapping Turtle Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 11:00am • Free • All ages Gardening Workshop: Planting for Pollinators Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:00am • Free • Ages 10+ Victory Boulevard Merchant Association Street Fair and Stroll Victory Blvd.

From Jewett Ave. to Manor Road. victoryblvdmerchantsassociation.com 12:00pm • $15 - $20 • All ages Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 12:00pm • Free • Under 18 with adult

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Zoo Conservation Celebration Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Gardening Workshop Part 3: Planning for People and Pollinators Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:00pm • Free • Ages 10+ Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages

Monday, June 4

Teen Lego Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 8:00am • Free • Ages 5-12 Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-3 Toddler Storytime: Krazy Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Storytime: Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 6-11 “Into the Wild” Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Techie Tween Teen Time: Inventor’s Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Anime & Manga Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

$5 GO KART RIDES TUESDAYS! Tuesdays in June, 2018 Staten Island FunPark 215 Schmidts Lane sifunpark.com 718-982-5576

Satisfy your FUN cravings and need for speed every Tuesday this month with special $5 Go Kart rides around the Staten Island Raceway! Offer is valid only on Tuesdays in June, 2018.

Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value or exchanges.

Subject to weather.

Tuesday, June 5

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Borough Hall Blood Drive Staten Island Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace 718-816-2000 10:30am • Free • Adults Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library

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75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages $5 Go Kart Rides Staten Island Fun Park 215 Schmidts Lane sifunpark.com 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Tween Tuesdays 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Cactus Bookmark Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Storytime: Presented by LiteracyINC Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages Staten Island Teacher Recruitment Fair Michael J. Petrides 715 Ocean Terrace 718-935-2000 4:30pm • Free • Adults FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 8:15pm • Free • Ages 8+

Wednesday, June 6

Anime & Manga Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Storytime: Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Reading Kick Off: The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4:00pm • Free • All ages Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:00pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, June 7

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2:00am • Free • All ages

Systemwide Summer Reading Kick Off Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 10:00am • Free • All ages Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 Baby Storytime: Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free • All ages Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Friday, June 8

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • All ages

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

ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+

Taste of the Towns Restaurant Trolley Tour Sunday, June 10 Advance tickets $20 Day of event tickets $25 Hop on a trolley and enjoy the tastings of over 20 restaurants from Annadale, Eltingville & Great Kills. PLUS use our trolley to travel back and forth to each town. Visit southshorebid.org for our lineup, info and to purchase tickets. Don’t forget to text the word “SSBID” to the number 313131 for a chance to WIN tickets. Provided by The South Shore BID and Councilman Joe Borelli.

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Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 5:00pm • Free • Under 18 must be with an adult Movies Under the Stars: Fences Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Moana The Meadow at Cedar Grove Park Cedar Grove Ave. & Cedar Grove Ct. 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, June 9

Get Outdoors Day Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Adults

Kids Club Paper Cactus Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Dimensional Cacti Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Birding: Raptors Brookfield Park 575 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-967-3542 10:00am • Free • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 CANDY SUSHI Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 Free • Ages 13-18 • 1pm Storytime and Activities Featuring Incredibles 2: Sweet Dreams, Jack-Jack Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Read with Laddie Boy, Our Therapy Dog Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 5+ 20th Annual Staten Island Irish Fair Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-667-8842 12:00pm • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12:00pm • Free • All ages Richmond Valley Taste of the Valley Food Festival Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. siedc.org 12:00pm • $8 - $10 • All ages Spring Festival Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road healthypathfoundation.org 12:00pm • $3 - $10 • All ages Prisms, Light & Rainbows SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages

8th Annual Fatherhood Fun Day and Resource Fair Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-447-7740 (Ext.4288/4261) 12:00pm • Free • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Living with White-Tailed Deer Deere Park Staten Island Boulevard and Shields Place 718-967-3542 1:00pm • Free • All ages Awaken Your HeART – Anti Gun Violence Culmination Event St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-816-5453 1:00pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages ProjectArt: Unleash Your Creativity Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • Ages 8-12 AMC Music Festival Killmeyer’s 4254 Arthur Kill Road amcmusicfestival.com 7:00pm • $12 - $20 • All ages

Sunday, June 10

Painting for Kids Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00am • Free • Ages 4-12 Race for the Ring Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-8300 9:30am • Free • All ages Saltwater Fishing Lemon Creek Park 175 Johnston Terrace

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Richmond Valley Taste of the Towns Restaurant Trolley Tour Saturday, June 9 Conference House Park 298 Satterlee Street 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Raindate June 17 facebook.com/richmondvalleysi Come get a taste of the best restaurants in the Valley One price tastes it all! Live music, entertainment and kids rides. $10 at the door, $8 pre sale.

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1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 718-494-1642 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Monday Movie for Kids: Paddington 2 Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 8:00am • Free • Ages 5-12

Techie Tween Teen Time: Inventor’s Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Superhero Game Day Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5-18

Camp Creativity: Friends Forever Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

Beat Making for Beginners West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Camp Creativity: Friends Forever Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible)

Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-3

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

Toddler Storytime: Krazy Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4

Monday, June 11

Teen Lego Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Baby Storytime: Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Superhero Design Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-12 Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Father’s Day Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Light Up Cards Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd

Tuesday, June 12

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages $5 Go Kart Rides Staten Island Fun Park 215 Schmidts Lane sifunpark.com 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Tween Tuesdays 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY, 10306, United States 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Summer Reading Kick Off: The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 3:30pm • Free • All ages Popsicle Stick Buddy Craft South Beach Library

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Storytime: Presented by LiteracyINC Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Reading Kick Off: Bilingual Birdies Spanish Class Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:00pm • Free • All ages Father’s Day Crafts for Kids Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4:00pm • Free • Ages 4+

Wednesday, June 13

Anime & Manga Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18 Camp Creativity: Friends Forever Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Friends Forever Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 2:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library

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Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4

Family Storytime: Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages

Baby Storytime: Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:00pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, June 14

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free • All ages

Summer Fun for the Wee Ones Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:00am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Fuji Instax Partner Portrait Workshop Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4

Superhero STEAMtastic Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4:00pm • Free • Ages 8-12

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Ink Painting Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Healthy Path Spring Festival Saturday, June 9, 2018 12pm-5pm Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road Ages 2-12 Free for kids under 3 healthypathfoundation.org info@healthypathfoundation.org Join us for a fun-filled day of raffles, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, crafts, music, yoga & organic food while you & your children learn about the benefits & best practices of healthy living.

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Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Family Movie Night: The Incredibles (2004) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Camp Night at the Carousel Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 5:00pm • Free • All ages Addiction Angel Parents Support Group & Sibling Support Group Our Lady Star of the Sea 5411 Amboy Rd. 646-404-0637 7:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: West Side Story Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue

718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, June 15

Camp Creativity – Slime Friday Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • Ages 3+

Cool School Holiday!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10:00am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ How to Talk to a Robot Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ I* Shabbat Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6:00pm • Free • Young children Staten Island Yankees Opening Day Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for ticket pricing • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Transformers: The Last Knight Midland Field 370-458 Bedford Avenue 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 8:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages

Saturday, June 16

Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4

Kids Club Bear Father’s Day Card Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Kids Club Father’s Day Card Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free • All ages

Pawz & Clawz Adoption and Information Fair Midland Beach Splash Plaza Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Seaview Ave. 718-351-7923 10:00am • Free • All ages

South Beach Library Summer Reading Kickoff & Birds of Prey South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5

Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Father’s Day Storytime Featuring With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages

Canvas Kids + Gallery West New Brighton Library

Nature’s Edge: Janice Patrignani’s Fiber Art Workshop

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Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:00am • Free • Ages 6+ BIG PICNIC Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12:00pm • Free • All ages MSSI 1st Community Halal Food Fest and Bazaar The Port Richmond School for Visionary Learners 1625 Forest Ave. 718-447-7740 (Ext.4288/4261) 12:00pm • Free • All ages Flower Show New Dorp Moravian Church 2205 Richmond Road 718-351-0090 1:00pm • Free • All ages Movie of the Month: Check It Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 1:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, June 10 • 1-5pm Jefferson Blvd & Richmond Rd In the Santander Bank Lot 1630 Richmond Road (Liberty Avenue will be closed) www.facebook.com/ExploreDonganHills This free and fun event is for the entire family, featuring live music, rides, carnival games, bouncy houses, face-painting, balloon artists, vendors and much more! Rain date Sunday, June 24.

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Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • Under 18 with adult Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 1:30pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Superhero Movie Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2:00pm • Free • All ages

ProjectArt: Unleash Your Creativity Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • Ages 8-12

Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 3:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Camping: Staten Island Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-967-3542 6:00pm • Free (must register in advance) • All ages

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Movies Under the Stars: Black Panther Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-667-3545 7:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Arthur Von Briesen Park Bay Street & School Road 718-967-3542 8:00pm • Free • All ages Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 8:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, June 17

Kayak Tour Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374

Monday, June 18

Camp Creativity: Outdoor Adventure Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 8:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

Baby Storytime: Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Summer Reading Kick Off: DJ Dance Party 2 West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Techie Tween Teen Time: Inventor’s Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Anime & Manga Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Tuesday, June 19

Teen Lego Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible)

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 8:00am • Free • Ages 5-12

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Camp Creativity: Outdoor Adventure Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

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

Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4

Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-3

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

Toddler Storytime: Krazy Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

$5 Go Kart Rides Staten Island Fun Park 215 Schmidts Lane sifunpark.com 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library

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309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Summer Reading Kick Off: Tabletop Carnival Games 2.0 Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • All ages Popsicle Stick Buddy Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Storytime: Presented by LiteracyINC Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages

Movies Under the Stars Fridays & Saturdays All Month Long Various Parks throughout Staten Island nycgovparks.org Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free, family-friendly film in the great outdoors. You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome! See the S.I. Parent Family Calendar at siparent.com for the full schedule of upcoming movies!

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Wednesday, June 20

Anime & Manga Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18 Camp Creativity: Outdoor Adventure Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Outdoor Adventure Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

718-351-2977 4:00am • Free • Ages 3+ Summer Fun for the Wee Ones Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:00am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Parachute Playtime 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane Game Time!

718-984-6670 West New Brighton Library 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 Baby Storytime: 3:30pm • Free • All ages Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library Family Storytime: 976 Castleton Avenue Stay & Play Storytime 718-442-1416 Tottenville Library 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 Paint Day 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Teen Time 718-273-2060 South Beach Library 1:30pm • Free • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Summer Reading Kick Off: 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 The Rock Show Great Kills Library Family Storytime: Bookcraft 56 Giffords Lane Stapleton Library 718-984-6670 132 Canal Street 3:30pm • Free • Ages 0-8 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages Open Play Richmondtown Library Musical Manga 200 Clarke Avenue Mariners Harbor Library 718-668-0413 206 South Avenue 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 212-621-0690 4:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Homework Help South Beach Library Evening Group Hike 21-25 Robin Road Greenbelt Nature Center 718-816-5834 700 Rockland Avenue 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12 718-351-3450 6:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Solstice Concert and Beach Walk Con Edison Family Science Conference House Park Night – Forces of Nature 7455 Hylan Blvd.

Greenbelt Nature Center 718-984-6046 700 Rockland Avenue 6:00pm • Free • All ages 718-351-3450 6:30pm • Free (must register in The Metropolitan Opera advance) • Ages 8-10 Summer Recital Series Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road Thursday, June 21 cityparksfoundation.org Teddy & Me Time 7:00pm • Free • All ages New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for ticket pricing • All ages

Friday, June 22

Camp Creativity – Slime Friday Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Eric Carle Party Story New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free • All ages “Paws” to Read with Staten Island OutLOUD Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10 and under Wii Love Gaming!

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Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages Movies Under the Stars: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water Seaside Wildlife Nature Park Nelson Avenue 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Yogi Bear Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 8:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages

Saturday, June 23

Kids Club Finger Print Bug Jar Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations

michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Butterfly Catcher Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Super Science: Crustaceans Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • $5-$10 (preregister) • Ages 8-13 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Storytime and Activities Featuring Jurassic Park Little Golden Book Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Animal of the Month Club: Snapping Turtle Allison Pond Park Prospect Ave., N Randall Ave. and Brentwood Ave 718-967-3542 11:00am • Free • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12:00pm • Free • All ages Food Truck Festival at The Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 12:00pm • $5 • All ages

Great Fish Count: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, I Fish, You Fish Saturday, June 2 • 11am-1pm FREE Lemon Creek Park 175 Johnston Terrace worldsciencefestival.com

This popular, all-age, hands-on event is a celebration of the marine life in the waters surrounding our five boroughs. Top marine biologists and scientists will work with you and your kids to discover–and count–the many species of fish and marine creatures (even seahorses) here in our city waterways. We’ll provide everything, including waders.

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The Bee’s Knees Gericke Farm 2876 Arthur Kill Road 718-967-1976 1:00pm • Free • Ages 4-7 Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413

4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for ticket pricing • All ages Movies Under the Stars: Dunkirk Detective Russel Timoshenko Soccer Field Slater Ave & Father Capodanno Blvd.

718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 8:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages

Sunday, June 24

Food Truck Festival at The Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-984-1500 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages

michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Classic Crafts Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 Toddler Storytime: All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-3 Toddler Storytime: Krazy Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Storytime: Baby Space Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Fiesta Con Calpulli SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Baby the Musical Wagner College 1 Campus Road 718-816-5453 3:00pm • $18 - $20 • All ages

Mad Scientists Mondays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 5+

Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 4:00pm • Free • Under 18 must be with and adult

Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for ticket pricing • All ages

Staten Island Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 4pm • Call for ticket pricing • All ages

Monday, June 25

Teen Lego Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 8:00am • Free • Ages 5-12 Camp Creativity: Classic Crafts Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations

Tuesday, June 26

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4

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Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages $5 Go Kart Rides Staten Island Fun Park 215 Schmidts Lane sifunpark.com 12:00pm • $5 • All ages Summer Reading Kick Off: Summer Dance Party St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 1:00pm • Free • Ages 0-10 Summer Reading Kick Off: The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 3:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Reading Kick Off: The Amazing World of Animals Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • Ages 4+ Tween Tuesdays 309 New Dorp Ln

718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Popsicle Stick Buddy Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Storytime: Presented by LiteracyINC Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages Staten Island Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Wednesday, June 27

Anime & Manga Club Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 8:00am • Free • Ages 13-18 Camp Creativity: Classic Crafts Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+

Father’s Day Super Dad Super Event Sunday, June 10 • 11am-1:30pm Comic Book Jones 2220 Forest Avenue Register at cool4dads.com/superdads Free event Dads are the real superheroes!

Paint your own mini 3D Thanos Figure for Father’s Day with your kids! Everyone will receive their own mini 3d Thanos figure to paint and special artists will be on hand to help you draw superheroes for Father’s Day cards. Supplies provided. Free for Dad and up to two kids (ages 5+). Brought to you by #FatherhoodIsLit.

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Camp Creativity: Classic Crafts Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • Ages 3+ Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+

4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Storytime: Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4:00pm • Free • All ages

718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Summer Reading Kick Off: DJ Dance Party 2 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:15pm • Free • All ages

Manga Drawing Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:00pm • Free • All ages

Spell It, Write It, Read It New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Thursday, June 28

Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Baby Storytime: Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Summer Reading Kick Off: Hopalong Andrew Solo Performance New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 1:00pm • Free • All ages Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free • All ages

Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Glorious Gothic Calligraphy Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Mutt-i-grees South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834

Tonight’s Sky Planetarium Show Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane

Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Movie Night: E.T. (1982) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Summer WineStock The Stone House at Clove Lakes 1150 Clove Road 718-442-3600 6:00pm • $69 • Adults Movies Under the Stars: Chicago Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, June 29

Camp Creativity – Slime Friday Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977

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11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12:00pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 International Mud Day Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1:00pm • Free • All ages ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+

Garden State Cat Expo Saturday, July 21 • 10am-4pm Sunday, July 22 • 10am-4pm Garden State Convention & Exposition Center at the Raritan in Edison, NJ Adults $12 Children under 12 $7 Seniors $10, Family $30 (4 people max., 2 Adults) Tickets sold at the door only Fun for all ages! 50+ vendors, caricaturist Steve Nyman, 400 cats competing, cats for adoption, shopping for unique items and more! Free parking, handicap accessible.

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Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man: Homecoming Willowbrook Park Archery Range 1 Eton Place 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, June 30

Breakfast with the Beasts Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 9:30am • $15 members/ $20 non-members (free for kids under 2) All ages Kids Club Colorful Craftstick Ornament Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Sun Catcher Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Storytime and Activities Featuring Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages 4th Annual Monmouth Park Racetrack Event Monmouth Racetrack 175 Oceanport Ave 347-201-9845 11:30am • $20 - $40 • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12:00pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 718-667-3545 8:00pm • Free • All ages Movies Under the Stars: A League of Their Own Schmul Park Wild Ave., Pearson St., Melvin Ave.

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NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 11:00am • Free • Under 18 must be with and adult Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, July 3

La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave nyrr.org 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

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4th of July Travis Parade PS 26 4108 Victory Blvd. travisparade.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 7

Family Art Workshop with Lina Montoya: Mariposas Amarillas Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Sunday, July 8 NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 4:00pm • Free • Under 18 with adult

Tuesday, July 10

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave nyrr.org 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 14

Solar Speedway 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 Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

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NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

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Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

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NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave nyrr.org 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

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Banish Mosquitoes From Your Yard Time spent in the backyard on spring and summer afternoons and evenings contributes heavily to the popularity of these times of year. Many homeowners go to great lengths to make their outdoor living spaces as luxurious as possible, only to be bothered by uninvited and bothersome guests: mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes are not just pesky nuisances, but they’re also harmful. According to the American Mosquito Control Association, more than one million people across the globe die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Such diseases include malaria, dengue, yellow fever, West Nile virus, and the Zika virus.

Mosquitoes are even to blame for heartworm in dogs.

The AMCA notes that many of the diseases transmitted by mosquitoes can be linked to travel to endemic areas. But mosquitoes in North America can still be harmful, and bites may result in severe skin irritation through an allergic reaction to mosquito saliva.

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standing water around their properties. Mosquitoes can breed in bird baths, pets’ water bowls and empty plant pots that collect rain water; they can lay hundreds of eggs even in a spoonful of water!

• Inspect property for hidden pockets of water. While bird baths, pet bowls and kiddie pools are easy to find, homeowners may be unknowingly hosting mosquito breeding grounds elsewhere on their properties. For example, tarps used to cover pools, automobiles or grills that are not tightly secured can fold up, creating pockets where rain water can collect and give mosquitoes somewhere to breed. Mosquitoes also may use gutters to breed, so homeowners should routinely inspect and clean their gutters during spring and summer.

• Keep a well-manicured lawn.

Well-manicured lawns are less likely to be breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Because water plays such a crucial role in the mosquito breeding process, it’s necessary that all potential water sources in a yard be removed. Fallen leaves that are not removed and pockets of soil beneath trees and plants can collect rain water or water from lawn sprinklers, which can be just enough for mosquitoes to breed.

• Grow mosquito-repelling plants outdoors. Keep yourself, your family and pets safe naturally by planting specific plants and flowers that repel mosquitoes, as well as some other pests. Recommended plants include lavender, marigolds, catnip (also called catmint), rosemary, citronella grass (the Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus variety), basil, and scented geraniums.

• Use fans. Consumer Reports tested the efficacy of oscillating pedestal fans to keep mosquitoes from invading decks and patios and found that such fans cut mosquito landings by 45 to 65 percent for those sitting closest to the fans. When hosting backyard barbecues, homeowners can set up several such fans on their decks and patios to keep mosquitoes at bay.

Mosquitoes are unwelcome guests come spring and summer. But homeowners can take steps to increase the likelihood that their properties stay mosquito-free.

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Archery and Rifle Shooting Programs in NYS Public Schools– Should They be Banned?

Manhattan New York State Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal has authored a bill that would ban riflery, trap shooting, and archery in public schools throughout the state. While her proposal is in response to the rise in gun violence in schools, others believe this is an extreme reaction that will negatively impact students.

These programs provide a sport for students that may not be interested in other sporting activities.

Sports like Archery and Rifle Shooting are a part of extracurricular activities at colleges across the country, including Columbia University and John Jay College here in New York City. In addition, some colleges offer scholarships to students who participate in these sporting activities.

In 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shared that interest in the National Archery in Schools Program is growing in New York State.

“The second annual New York State National Archery in Schools Program tournament was held with great success on March 4 in Utica New York, with 513 students from 23 school districts participating in three divisions: High School, grades 9-12; Middle School, grades 6-8; and Elementary School, grades 4-5.” Although a private school, Staten Island’s own St. Joseph By The Sea took first Place in 2016. https:// www.dec.ny.gov/press/106135.html In 2012, the New York City Department of Education partnered with Easton Development Sports Foundation to bring Archery to NYC schools. As part of the partnership, Easton supplied the equipment at no cost to the school. The decision to participate in the program was left up to each individual school and principal. h t t p s : / / w w w. g o o g l e . c o m / a m p / s / n y p o s t . com/2012/04/02/arch-madness/amp/ Staten Island’s Intermediate School 24, offers an afterschool archery program, called Hunger Games, stating, “Archery provides a fundamental relaxation quality in that the archer must be focused on the im-

mediate moment. Archery is a rewarding activity, blending physical and mental resources. http://barnes24.org/ourpages/auto/2017/9/18/48591872/S_T_E_P_%20ASC%20 Fall%202017-2018.pdf Mrs. Jodi Sanchez commented, “My son is an 8th grader at I.S. 24. He participated in the Archery class last year and he loved it. He liked it so much that he is continuing Archery at the Zimmer Club. He is hoping to participate in an Archery program when he moves on to high school.”

I.S. 24 student Katniss Ricca said, “It was a great experience. I had helpful teachers and made lots of friends. Popping balloons for Barnes and Noble cash and winning the tournament was amazing!”

Another I.S. 24 parent, Mrs. Claudine Jorgensen, praised the program, “My son took the Hunger Games. He loved it so much that it turned him on to Archery and he’s been taking lessons for three years.

This program was amazing, introducing my son to safety rules that he would never have learned.”

Assemblywoman Rosenthal introduced this legislation in response to the Parkland, Florida school shooting because the perpetrator participated on the school’s rifle shooting team. The Assemblywoman believes rifle shooting and archery school programs are the catalyst for incidents like Parkland.

Unfortunately, this reaction broad-brushes an entire school athletic program as the direct cause of this violent incident. Assemblywoman Rosenthal does not take into account that an emotional, psychological issue played a pivotal role in this tragedy. This underscores the need for school districts to hire significantly more counselors and incorporate intervention services in schools across the country.

There are no active gun ranges in NYC Department of Education schools and, according to a DOE spokesperson, they do not centrally track schoolbased student clubs.

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While many people are familiar with the mood-enhancing benefits of music, they may not know that music also has developmental benefits.

According to Don Campbell, internationally known educator and author of “The Mozart Effect for Children,” music enhances intelligence, coordination, emotional expression, creativity, and socialization skills. Studies have suggested that music and movement affect all areas of development.

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music can calm and focus the mind, which is why it so often employed by therapists.

In the book, “The Importance of Music,” author Ellen Judson cites a 10-year study that tracked more than 25,000 middle and high school students. The study showed that students in music classes receive higher scores on standardized tests than students with little to no musical involvement.

In addition, singing and engaging in musical appreciation sharpens one’s ability to communicate. Learning a piece of information attached to a tune will more readily embed that information in the brain. For example, many children learn the alphabet via song. Pairing lessons with song can help anyone retain information more easily.

Music also is fun, so much so that kids may not realize they’re actually learning while singing. Matthew Freeman, development manager of “Sing up,” a national singing project to help enhance music in children’s education, states that children don’t think of singing as work and may be more willing to participate. Song can be used to reinforce all different subjects, from language arts to mathematics.

Children or adults who are apprehensive about meeting new people can use music as a means to open the door to new friendships.

Joining a choral group will immediately introduce people to others who enjoy music as well. Group singing is less intimidating than singing alone, so it takes some of the pressure off of a person and can staunch performance anxiety.

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Question: I thought that my role of homework enforcer would be over in the summer. Now, both of my children have brought home assignments that need to be completed over the summer. They are not small assignments, but will take several weeks to complete. Am I the only one to complain about this? – Overworked Answer: You definitely are not the only parent to face the fact that school is more and more becoming a year-round task. The nitty gritty behind teachers giving summer assignments is simple.

Children, especially those in elementary school, need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. For example, if they don’t engage in some academic work in math, almost all students lose about two months of grade equivalency between the beginning and end of summer vacation.

The story in reading is a bit different. Children who read a lot or participate in library reading programs may actually make some gains in their reading skills. The secret is that to do so, they must read. And summer homework reading assignments will help them keep their reading skills sharp.

Summer homework definitely pays more academic dividends in the elementary and middle-school years than in high school. If you want your children to start the next year truly ready for handling academics, you will need to grin and bear it and organize time for them to study from day one in the summer. It will be far more productive than cramming all their homework into the last two weeks of summer vacation.

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lonely summer. How can I avoid this and put her on the track to having some friends at school next year? -- Too Lonely Answer: Hopefully you have made the acquaintance of several mothers of first-graders in your daughter’s class.

Contact them now, and make plans for some summer activities. Family activities can be a good way to break the ice in forming friendships. You could organize family trips to the zoo, water parks or circus, as well as backyard barbecues.

This could be a start on helping your daughter have more friends next year at school.

Think also about some activities that your child might enjoy this summer, from taking ballet or gymnastics lessons to even playing a sport or attending a day camp at a YMCA. Ask your child who in her class she might enjoy doing some of these activities with her. Then see if you can arrange with the child’s parents for the other girl to join your child in this activity.

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Another thing that could help your daughter find friends is to sign her up for a social skills class. It will help her learn more about making friends.

Answer: You will definitely be able to still find some summer programs for your children. Not all will be filled up yet.

• Start with your school to see what summer programs they are putting on. Many offer more than one.

• Local libraries almost always will offer programs.

• Investigate if local colleges and universities have summer camp programs or courses.

One of the new kids on the block in summer programs is “Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp (DIY).” Just go online and start looking at all the possibilities under this heading.

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Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school.

Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends. But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

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Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape summer camp - remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

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2. Physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that take place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more.

This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles.

Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

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feature / tweens & teens kids are hesitant, parents can quiz them about what to do in certain situations, such as how to respond to a baby crying or what to do if a child is asking for his or her parents. Going over these topics before kids begin seeking babysitting jobs can help parents gauge if their children are ready to babysit while also helping them prepare for interviews.

Prepare Your Child Before Accepting a Job

tips for parents of aspiring babysitters Many tweens and teenagers babysit to earn money. Babysitting can instill responsibility in children as they’re on the cusp of becoming more independent.

Would-be babysitters who have cared for younger siblings may know what to expect, but parents of prospective babysitters with no such experience may want to heed the following tips before their youngsters agree to look after a friend’s or neighbor’s child.

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Discuss the responsibility of babysitting. Babysitting is a big responsibility, and parents can discuss this with their children before they accept any babysitting gigs. Children old enough to babysit should be old enough to understand the trust others are placing in them when paying them to look after their children. If would-be babysitters cannot recognize that or downplay just how big a responsibility they’re taking on, then they might not be ready to be a babysitter.

Ask your child if they have any questions about babysitting.

Prospective clients will no doubt feel more comfortable with babysitters who ask thoughtful questions, and one sign that a child is ready to accept the responsibility of babysitting is asking such questions. If

Get the contact information for guardians of the child your son or daughter will be babysitting. Before kids accept their first babysitting job, their parents should not hesitate to ask to meet the parents or guardians of the child they will be babysitting. This can calm parents’ nerves about sending their children to look after a stranger’s children. Such a meeting also provides an opportunity for parents to get the contact information, including name, address, home, and mobile phone numbers, of their children’s clients.

In addition, visiting a client’s home in advance gives kids a chance to learn how to use home security systems if necessary.

Program emergency numbers into babysitters’ mobile phones. Parents trusting their children to neighborhood babysitters may or not leave a list of emergency contact numbers on their refrigerator doors. But parents of would-be babysitters can exercise caution and program such numbers into their childrens’ mobile phones in advance. This ensures babysitters will have access to the numbers no matter what.

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Arrange transportation home in advance.

If a child’s clients will be going out for a night on the town where they expect to consume alcohol, parents can pick up their own children so they recognize the importance of never getting into a vehicle with someone who has been consuming alcohol. If clients will not be consuming alcohol, sitters’ parents can speak with them directly to ensure they will provide a ride home at the end of the night.

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