Staten Island Parent Magazine October 2017

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Tricks & Treats: For Kids of All Ages

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Staten Island is the place to be for a wide range of Halloween fun – from cute and funny to spooky and scary….and everything in between! Some local residents go all out when it comes to decorating their homes and attract visitors looking for a fun family outing to see the displays. Other local organizations hold events that are annual traditions for Staten Islanders. So, grab your broom and head on over for a howling good time!

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Kids Eat Free

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Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht senior editor/Designer Gerri Friscia junior Editor Jeannine Cintron Art and Production Michelle Yannaco operations & finance Director Linda Bellesi Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto Assistant Nicole Farina

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16 New York State Constitutional Convention…

Yes or No?

18 Looking Ahead: High School, MY School!

24 Extracurricular Activities for High School Students 32 How to Protect Your Kids in a Digital World 34 Dear Teacher Q & A

40 Should Sports Programs Matter When

Choosing a High School?

46 The Rewards of Having a Wired Grandparent

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Free Lunch for Public Schools Yes, you read that correctly. FREE! Public school lunch is now available to all New York City public school students in all grades entirely free of charge. The Free School Lunch for All

program is federally funded, and will not affect the city’s budget. “We know that students cannot learn or thrive in school if they are hungry all day,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Free school

lunch will not only ensure that every kid in New York City has the fuel they need to succeed, but also further our goal of providing an excellent and equitable education for all students.”

Common Core No More?

Important School Dates

Critics of Common Core rejoice: the widely opposed statewide learning curriculum is set to receive an overhaul after the Board of Regents officially adopted the Next Generation Learning Standards last month. The newly revised English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards are the result of over two years of collaborative work between educators and parents. It is slated for full implementation by 2020, in time for the Spring 2021 state tests for grades 3-8. Link to more information on the changes at siparent.com.

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Touch a Truck It’s not often that a kid gets to climb inside the larger-than-life vehicles that wiz by on the road every day. This month, kids will have an opportunity to explore a real firetruck, school bus, tow truck, and other

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October 9 Columbus Day (Public and Catholic schools closed) October 11 Middle School District Fair • New Dorp High School, 5pm October 14 & 15 Borough High School Fair • Port Richmond HS, 11am3pm October 16 TACHS Online & Telephone Registration Deadline

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everything you need to know about your community construction equipment at the Touch-A-Truck fundraiser. The low-cost event, hosted by the Staten Island Mental Health Society, will support local children with special needs. The event will be held, rain or shine, at the Vanderbilt parking lot in South Beach on October 8 from 11am to 3 pm. Visitors will be invited to touch and explore the trucks and meet the people who protect, build and serve the community. The $5 admission includes entertainment, face painting, crafts and other activities for kids.

All proceeds will benefit the diverse programs and services provided by the SIMHS for Staten Island children, teens, young adults (and their families) who are challenged with behavioral/emotional disorders, intellectual/learning disabilities, chemical addictions and other conditions — over 6,000 families on Staten Island. Go to simhs.org to purchase your tickets online or call 718-442-2225 for more info. You can also link directly to more info at siparent.com.

Amazon Coming to Staten Island Looking for a job? Amazon recently announced plans to open a fulfillment center on Staten Island’s West Shore. The facility will occupy 855,000 square feet of space and employ 2,250 people. According to Borough President Oddo, this will be the largest creator of jobs in Staten Island’s history. The facility is slated to open sometime in 2018.

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discuss their experiences with breast cancer, leukemia and thyroid cancer, helping viewers find the courage and answers they seek to keep them going strong.

Want to meet the Cancer Tamer hosts? They’ll be participating in several events throughout Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.

Go to siparent.com to learn more. The Cancer Tamer Television Talk Show series currently airs on Community Television in Staten Island and Manhattan and soon will air in other boroughs. Shows can be viewed on YouTube and at http://www.CancerTamer.org. You can also link to their website at siparent.com.

Halloween Bargain Hunting for a Cause Here’s an awesome way to save your money on this year’s costume and help a child with special needs at the same time. The Tottenville Thrift Shop, operated by the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS), is bursting at the seams with gently used Halloween costumes - from presidents to poltergeists - for children and adults. Bargain hunters will also find a bevy of Halloween decorations for the lawn or living room, tagged at the lowest discount prices. All proceeds of shop sales benefit the SIMHS’s wide range of mental health and related programs and services for kids with special needs. Last year, the Society assisted more than 5,000 Staten Island children and their families. The Tottenville Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Call them at 718-984-7439.

Now that the 2017-1018 school year is in full swing, it’s time to prepare for what’s to come. The 2018 Middle School Directory is available for download and serves as a resource for fifth grade students who will be graduating elementary school at the end of this school year.

In addition, the deadline to submit a request for Gifted and Talented testing is Monday, November 13 for students born between 2010 and 2013. For more information on Gifted and Talented Resources, middle school applications, as well as the high school admissions process and other important information from the Department of Education, bookmark our Public Schools page on siparent.com.

Cancer Tamer Here’s a scary fact: breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in our community.

When Dr. Charley Ferrer was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she was frustrated with the lack of information available. So she turned her frustration into awareness by starting the Cancer Tamer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and inspiration to women with breast cancer, leukemia, and other forms of the disease.

The ultimate goal is to help women with cancer advocate for themselves and live healthier more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Charley’s desire to educate the community compelled her to produce a television talk show with co-host and segment producer, Debra Santulli-Barone, whom she met at a cancer support group. The Cancer Tamer TV Talk Show provides the community with insight on cancer awareness and prevention, cancer recurrence, dealing with emotions, creative nutrition, creative movement or exercise and more. During each show, Dr. Charley interviews a physician or holistic practitioner to address various avenues of healing and health. The hosts candidly

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everything you need to know about your community Fall Fundraising Walks

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Grab your sneakers and break a sweat in the name of charity. For a feel-good kind of workout, register for these events and help to raise money and awareness for an important cause. If you’re not able to attend (or honestly not a big fan of walking), you could easily make a donation instead. Every little bit helps! Here’s a list of local walks taking place this season. Go to siparent.com/fundraisers for more information on each walk and to link to registration forms.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk • Oct 1 at Clove Lakes Park Walk for Dyslexia • Oct 1 at Wolfe’s Pond Park JDRF One Walk • Oct 1 at the College of Staten Island Light the Night Walk • Oct 7 at Midland Beach Promenade Walk to End Alzheimer’s • Oct 14 at Clove Lakes Park Making Strides Against Breast Cancer • Oct 15 at Midland Beach Walk Now for Autism Speaks • Oct 22 at College of Staten Island Bowling Against Breast Cancer • Oct 22 at Rab’s Country Lanes

Talk about a triple threat! Congratulations are in order for impressive Manor Heights triplets Lindi, Lirim and Luan Gjonbala, who have all been selected to the Regional Pool of the Eastern New York Soccer Association. They’re three of just 77 Eastern New York Olympic Development Program players who have made the Regional Pool.

“The boys are remarkably talented,” commented their ODP coach, Jerome Vivona. “They work hard for 90 minutes and from box-to-box.

They are great teammates and each of them in camp proved they belong in the Regional Pool.”

Holiday Fairs Is your school or organization hosting a holiday fair this season? The upcoming November and December issues of S.I. Parent will feature our annual list of local holiday fairs in Staten Island. The list will also be featured online at siparent.com. Please email the time, date, location and additional details of your holiday fair to jcintron@siparent.com, with the subject line “Holiday Fairs” to ensure your event is featured on our list.

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Fraud Alerts In the aftermath of the Equifax breach, many people are searching for ways to secure their personal financial information. Although you don’t need to be a victim of identity theft to employ these tools, you can consider if adding a fraud alert or a credit freeze to your account is the best method for you.

If you need more clarity on the difference between the two, log on to siparent.com/consumer_info for an explanation from the Federal Trade Commission, as well as some helpful links and the phone numbers for the three credit reporting organizations.

Festa Italiana at the Mount They’re calling it the biggest Columbus Day celebration in Staten Italy – er, Island’s -- history. Festa Italiana is a three-day Italian heritage festival that will include games and rides for kids, live music, delicious food and more. According to BP Oddo, the past success of Rome Through Richmond Town called for a larger venue. “We’re partnering with Mount Loretto to make this an even bigger festival that can accommodate many more people and activities,” he said. “We want more music, more culture, more education, more fun, and we intend to deliver on that front. This is a weekend for all of Staten Island to celebrate Italian-American culture and have fun.”

The festival will take place on Friday, October 6th from 5-11pm, Saturday, October 7th from 1-11pm, and Sunday, October 8th from 4-9pm. Admission will be $5 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Parking will be free.

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The boys have also been playing for the Cedar Stars Academy Gunners for the past four years, winning the Eastern New York Premier League (ENYPL) title in 2015 with Lirim playing as forward and his two brothers in the midfield. The team is now registered in the Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL).

“The triplets are great fun and they bring a whole lot of energy to the team and are very positive kids,” commented Cedar Stars coach George MacDonald. “Each have their own individual qualities but all are feisty.

Lindi is very aggressive and pacy, Lirim is a great finisher and Luan is a great passer.”

Falling Back In a digital world, you probably don’t need a reminder to set your clocks back. But you could use a little heads-up that your schedule is about to be thrown off for a while. It’s time to “fall back” into the shorter days and longer nights of autumn as we prepare to turn back the clocks early next month. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Enjoy the extra hour of weekend sleep. Just kidding – you have kids!

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Have a question regarding education or quality of life on Staten Island?

Let us know and Mike may address your concern in the next issue.

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New York State Constitutional ConventioN…Yes or No ?

On Tuesday, November 7th, New Yorkers will head to the polls and vote Yes or No to the following question, “Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same?”

Every twenty years New York voters have the opportunity to authorize a convention of delegates to create amendments to the state constitution.

The proposition will appear on the back of the ballot. Voters will have to flip that ballot over to cast a Yes or No vote. There is a pending lawsuit that is waging an effort to mandate the New York State Board of Election to place the question on the front of the ballot.

Recent social media posts have erroneously stated that if a voter leaves the question blank it will be counted as a Yes. This is FALSE. Only actual Yes and No votes will be counted.

If the proposition receives more No votes in November, the process ends. If the proposition passes with a majority of Yes votes, a State Constitutional Convention will move forward.

The first step requires the election of delegates on November 6, 2018. There would be 3 delegates elected in each of the 63 New York State senate districts and 15 statewide delegates, for a total of 204 delegates.

At the completion of the delegate election, the convention will convene on April 2, 2019. Each delegate will receive an annual salary of $79,500, equal to that of a New York State assembly member. Total delegate salary would cost the state approximately $16 million.

In addition, the delegates will hire staff and set their salaries, as well as purchase necessary equipment and meeting venues. Some have estimated the overall costs to fall between $50 and $150 million for the constitutional convention. The most recent constitutional conventions resulted in state legislators, their staff members and politically-connected individuals elected as delegates.

The current constitution allows elected officials, judges and other government employees to double dip, collecting the $79,500 delegate salary in addition to their regular government salary. State laws also allow the delegate salary to be factored into pension calculations for these members. During the convention, elected delegates will propose amendments to the State Constitution.

Proponents believe this is the best option to enact reforms to combat alleged corruption in Albany. They hope to restrict state legislator’s outside income and implement ethics reform that has been gridlock. A constitutional convention could also result in eliminating a state legislative chamber, streamlining the legislative process. The current legislative make-up includes 63 state senators and 150 assembly members. Supporters believe a convention could potentially remove unfunded mandates, which place financial burdens on local municipalities. Additionally, they believe it could provide savings in the government pension plans.

Opponents believe the high costs of conducting a convention and having state legislators as delegates, will hinder any chance of positive changes. There are concerns that opening the books on every law can negatively impact environmental conservation, public education, and labor protection laws. Opponents maintain that the right for workers to organize unions, worker’s compensation protections and previously negotiated state pension obligations can be in jeopardy. The most recent constitutional conventions were seen as mere duplications of previous legislative sessions, resulting in little change.

If the constitution convention moves forward and the delegates propose amendments, it is anticipated that voters will consider adopting the amended New York Constitution at the polls on November 5, 2019.

Please remember to exercise your right to vote on November 7, 2017!

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High School, My School!

If your child is one of the 80,000 eighth graders in New York City, you are likely in the throes of (cue dramatic music) The High School Admission Process! The Department of Education (DOE) requires every student to apply to high school, and allows each child to list up to 12 choices (not including specialized schools like Staten Island Technical, Stuyvesant or LaGuardia), ranked in the order of their preference.

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Since the task of choosing the right school is both an important and complicated one, most families jump-start their search in seventh grade. Start out by speaking with your son or daughter about their

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interests and what their hopes are for their high school career. Explore considerations, such as the logistics of the commute, which academic programs the schools are noted for, and the extracurricular sports and activities available that match your child’s interests. Culinary Arts, Medical Technology, Software Engineering, Carpentry, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training, Theatre, Law & Politics – there is a match for just about every interest!

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looking ahead It is a good idea to visit potential school choices with your child to get a sense of what to expect and how it feels to be part of the high school community. In October, your family can attend Borough High School Fairs and Open Houses to see the school first-hand and meet with staff and current students. Applications are due to guidance counselors by December of eighth grade, so your family should be well informed and ready to make a choice.

Today’s students have many more options than those of just a few years ago, when the choices were limited to a local public school, a private high school, or a specialized high school. We know it can be daunting– and we’re here to help!

Applying to a Public High School

Here in Staten Island, there are 11 district high schools with 51 programs available, plus one Specialized High School program. Some programs cater to specific interests and skills while others focus on creating specific learning environments. Some of today’s choices include: Career and Technical Schools – These schools integrate academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. They offer students the opportunity to graduate high school with industry-specific competencies, skills, training, and even credentials that can lead to college or entry into the workforce. Through these programs, students have the opportunity to earn Advanced Regents diplomas.

NYC P-TECH 9-14 Schools – These schools combine high school, college, and career training over the course of a six-year program.

Students will graduate with a high school diploma, an Associate Degree from CUNY, and relevant industry certification. All college courses are free and the credits are transferable for postsecondary education. iZone Schools – These schools incorporate the latest strategies, tools, and technologies to personalize the needs, motivations, and strengths of individual students. iZone programs can include the implementation of online courses, technology-rich classrooms, and/or computer science coursework in the curriculum.

Specialized High Schools – These are highly-selective public high schools designed to serve the needs of academically- and artistically-gifted students. With the exception of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School (where students are required to audition), admission is based on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). If your child is considering attending one of the nine specialized schools in NYC, it is highly advisable to enroll in a prep courses or private tutoring specifically tailored to the strategies necessary for these tests.

Charter Schools – These are free, independent public schools that are separate from the Department of Education. All students can apply and admittance is determined through a lottery. Preference is given to students who are already enrolled and students living in the charter school district. Some charter schools may have a longer school day, school year, and/or various thematic programs. There are currently

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over 50 charter schools across New York City, three of which are located on Staten Island: John W. Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, New Ventures Charter School, and New World Preparatory Charter School. For more information on charter schools, visit nyccharterschools.org.

Transfer Schools, Young Adult Borough Centers, or High School Equivalency Programs – These are small high schools designed to reengage students who have dropped out or fallen behind.

Students with Disabilities – Students with disabilities may apply to all programs and are subject to the same admissions requirements as their peers. They may take the SHSAT and apply for all audition programs, including Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts. Testing accommodations will be provided during the SHSAT administration as outlined in the student’s IEP. Students interested in applying to a NYC public high school from a private or parochial school should speak with their guidance counselor in middle school.

Important Resources for NYC Public High Schools:

• Dept. of Education High School Admissions: schools.nyc.gov/high • Public High School Admissions: 718-935-2399 • Email Subscription: schools.nyc.gov/subscribe • Sports Programs: Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL): psal.org • Special Education: schools.nyc.gov/academics/specialeducation

Important Dates for NYC Public High School Admissions • September 24 & 25 – Citywide High School Fairs

• October 12 – Registration deadline for Fall SHSAT and LaGuardia High School auditions • October 15 & 16 – Borough High School Fairs • October 22 & 23 – SHSAT for all current 8th grade students • October 30 & November 5 – SHSAT for all current 9th grade students, and 8th & 9th grade students who are English Language Learners or students with disabilities who have IEP’s or 504 plans.

• December 1 – High School Application Deadline for Round 1 • Early March – Round 1 results distributed Dates are subject to change. Check schools.nyc.gov for the latest information.

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SAINT PETER’S BOYS HIGH SCHOOL COME JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH FROM 1-4PM. If you want to be an Eagle, the TACHS application #117.

• Oldest Catholic High School for boys on Staten Island Celebrating 100 years of history and tradition (1917-2017) • Small school with a family atmosphere and a place for everyone, where meaningful learning happens.

• Opportunity for full and partial scholarships (valued at over $35,000 and $17,000 respectively).

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• $11,000,000 in expansion & construction over the past 10 years. Staffed with 3 Christian brothers, a diocesan priest, & a dedicated faculty including 7 Alumni.

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• Numerous clubs and community service opportunities that promotes student involvement.

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looking ahead Applying to a Catholic High School

If you are considering a Catholic high school for your child, there are a variety of coeducational and single-sex schools, many of which offer partnerships with local Catholic colleges and universities. On Staten Island, there are seven Catholic High Schools – two are all boys, three are all girls, and two are co-ed.

To apply to a Catholic High school, eighth grade students must take an admissions exam called TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools). Registration is available online at www.tachsinfo.com or via telephone at 1-866-61TACHS, Mon-Fri from 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun from 10am-2pm. They may select three high schools on their application.

The TACHS results, along with school records and other information, are then sent to the school’s principals to assist them in making their decision.

Catholic School scholarships opportunities include those based on merit, financial need, and for students identified as “at risk” through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. All scholarship inquiries and applications must be made through the school a student wishes to attend or is enrolled.

Special Needs Students – Bishop Patrick V. Ahern High School, under the Seton Foundation for Learning, is a private, special education program for students, ages 14-21 years old. It is accredited through the Department of Education of the Archdiocese of New York, and is open to all faiths and religions. Hosted by Moore Catholic High School, the students form many community partnerships to help with their academic, social and vocational training.

Like fairs held for public high schools, students and parents are invited to visit the facilities and learn more about the programs offered.

Fairs and Open Houses are generally scheduled prior to the TACHS exam date, but if you are unable to attend a one you should contact the school to set up an appointment.

Need more help? If you would like to discuss the admission process, speak to your child’s guidance counselor directly. You can never have too much information—it’s the key to making good decisions!

Important Resources for Catholic High Schools: • Archdiocese of New York: archny.org/education

• Archdiocese of New York Helpline: (646) 794-2885 • Test for Admission into Catholic High School (TACHS): tachsinfo.com

Curtis HigH sCHool Information Night

Wednesday, November 15 • 6:30-8:30pm Come see which of our SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES suits your interests:

• School for International Studies • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme • Computer/Business Institute • Performing Arts • Media Communication & Video Journalism • Visual Arts • Human & Legal Studies Academy • Nursing Learn about our many clubs, activities, & • Navy (NJROTC) PSAL Athletic Teams

For More Information Contact: Mr. Gregory Jaenicke, Principal or Mrs. Caruso at 718.390.1812 105 Hamilton Avenue • SI, NY 10301

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• 1-866-61TACHS – Help available Mon-Fri from 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun from 10am-2pm

Important Dates for Catholic High School Admissions

• October 6 – Deadline for submitting request and documentation to the diocese for extended testing time.

• October 16 – Registration deadline for the TACHS exam for internet and telephone • October 23-24 – Admit Card Distribution. Students currently in Catholic elementary school will receive it from school; all others will be mailed to address provided on registration form.

• November 3 – TACHS administration for Archdiocese of New York (includes Staten Island) • December 15 – Paper TACHS Applicant Records due to students’ three high school choices.

• January 10, 2018 – Release of mailed admission notices by high schools • January 11, 2018 – Release of email/phone/online admission notices by high schools • February, 2018 – Response card due back to school Dates are subject to change. Check tachsinfo.com for the latest information.

The information in this article is subject to change and should be used as a general guide.

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Extracurricular Activities for High School Students With many high schools, colleges and universities emphasizing their goals of producing well-rounded students, many tweens and teens are viewing their interests outside the classroom as an important aspect of their academic résumé. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize and often stimulate their minds and bodies in ways that differ from the stimulation provided in the classroom.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau states that, in 2014, 57 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 17 participate in at least one after-school extracurricular activity. Children are more likely to participate in sports than clubs or lessons, such as music, dance and language, but each of these activities can be beneficial to students’ development. The important thing is to pursue activities that the student is passionate about, since their level of interest directly relates to the level of success they will achieve or the length of their commitment.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities may want to limit their participation to 20 hours per week. This is according to a group of professors from Stanford University and Villanova University who have been collecting data on the issue since 2007. In their report “Extracurricular Activity in High-Performing School Contexts: Stress Buster, Booster or Buffer?,” Jerusha Conner and Sarah Miles found that 87 percent of kids who would be considered to have packed schedules were perfectly happy unless they were doing more than four hours a day.

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The “over-scheduling hypothesis” may be overhyped. This is the concern that too much organized activity participation leads to poor developmental outcomes. This hypothesis also suggests that hectic schedules also undermine family functioning, detract from schoolwork, and possibly increase the risk of copycat behaviors and excessive competitiveness.

However, in the study “The Over-Scheduling Hypothesis Revisited: Intensity of Organized Activity Participation During Adolescence and Young Adult Outcomes,” researchers J.L. Mahoney and Andrea Vest determined that, controlling for demographic factors and baseline adjustment, extracurricular intensity was a significant predictor of positive outcomes and unrelated to indicators of problematic

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adjustment (e.g., psychological distress, substance use, antisocial behavior) at young adulthood.

Even though extracurricular activities are largely positive - even when schedules are packed - parents need to be aware of the diminishing returns of too many activities. This is something called the “threshold effect.” Benefits from extracurricular activities can level off when too many activities are being juggled. If a child is experiencing anxiety, sleeplessness or depression, or seems overly stressed, it could be time to reduce students’ time spent doing structured activities.

It’s essential that families use the cues given by kids to assess what students can handle. And children should be encouraged to be honest with their parents about their extracurricular activities as well.

Extracurricular activities should enrich a child’s life and provide a healthy means of exercise for mind and/or body. It is counterproductive if, in trying to “beef-up” their school applications, they are creating undue stress which can negatively affect their overall experience, both in and out of the classroom.

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fall fun guide

Picking pumpkins and taking a hayride… there really isn’t a better way to spend a fall day.

Here are the best nearby farms for pumpkin picking.

Always call ahead to confirm hours, dates, locations, and activities.

pumpkin picking farms Argos Farm

1250 Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 609-693-3513 Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pig Racing, Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow, Pony Rides, Cow Train Rides

Battleview Orchards 91 Wemrock Rd Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0756 Hayrides

Delicious Orchards

Route 34 South Colts Neck, NJ 07722 732-462-1989 Pumpkin Painting and Decorating, Fun Games, Antique Tractor Display, Live Music

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Acres Drive at Middle Road Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-335-5589 Cheesequake Farm Market Hayrides, Petting Zoo 2095 US Highway 9 Happy Day Farm Old Bridge, NJ 08857 97 Daum Road 732-721-5728 Manalapan, NJ 07726 Hayrides, Zombie Paintball, 732-977-3607 Corn Maze Hayrides, Maze, Petting Zoo, Kids Korner, Pig Races, WoodStay in Staten Island en Train, Horse Rides, Pedal Carts, Jumbo Jumper Decker Farm 441 Clark Avenue • 10306 718-351-1611 Hayrides, Face Painting, Crafts, Corn Maze, Farmhouse Tours

Green Side Up Garden Center 5050 Hylan Blvd. • 10306 718-967-5039 Free Admission, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Painting, Bouncy Inflatables, Corn Maze, Face Painting. Open daily through October.

Mount Loretto Pumpkin Patch

6581 Hylan Blvd. • 10309 Text FALL to 313131 for info.

October 21 and 22 only.

Pumpkin patch, rides, games, food, music

Norz Hill Farm & Market

116 South Branch Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-371-2697 Farm Tours, Hayrides, Pumpkin Picking, Corn Maze, Food Stand, Kids Corner & More

Ort Farms

25 Bartley Road Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-3351 Farm Animals, Hay Pyramid, Corn Maze, Monster Truck Rides, Pony Rides

Slope Brook Farms

213 Heyers Mill Rd Colts Neck, NJ 07722 732-772-1772 Horse-Drawn Hayrides

Stony Hill Farm Market 8 Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-2908 Corn Mazes, Kids Games, Playground

Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2310 Pony rides, tractor drawn wagon, pumpkin painting, face painting, pedal tractors, animals, Maze, Hay Bale Maze and Farm Trail.

Von Thun’s County Farm Market

505 Ridge Road Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 732-329-8656 Hayrides, Maze, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Bounce House

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Wemrock Orchards

Highway 33 & Wemrock Road Manalapan, NJ 07728 732-431-2668 Hayrides, Maze, Inflatables, Munchkin Fun Patch

Prospect Hill Orchards

73 Clarks Lane Milton, NY 12547 845-795-2383 Hayrides, Corn Maze, Kids Activities

Grab your broom & fly over to siparent.com You’ll find these pumpkin picking farms, plus more fall and halloween events on siparent.com/fall. Don’t forget to check siparent.com/events for last minute event updates.

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October 20, 21, 27 & 28 from 6-10pm

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Activites Included With Admission:

Hayrides, 5+ acre interactive corn maze, singing chicken show, farm animals, pumpkin checkers, rubber duck races and more!

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Find events in New York City on page 44

Always call to confirm. Dates, times, cancellations and locations are subject tochange.

Registration may be required for some events. Please call venue.

Pumpkin Patch Play Land 7pm-12am Daily through October Greenside Up Garden Center 5050 Hylan Boulevard 718-967-5039

Fall Painting Nights

Select Thursdays & Fridays in October (adults only) Make Me Take Me 1221 Bay Street 718-981-1221

Fall Fun at Von Thun Farm Weekends until October 30 Von Thun Farms 505 Ridge Road South Brunswick, NJ 732-329-8656

Haunted Horrors Laser Tag

Every weekend in October Fun Station USA 3555 Victory Boulevard 718-370-0077

Fun Station USA 3555 Victory Boulevard 718-370-0077

8th Annual Bravest BBQ

Staten Island Terror Town Pumpkin Festival Not So Scary Little Kids Saturday, October 7 • 12pm Matinee Carousel for All Children Every Sunday in October 2pm-5pm Fun Station USA 3555 Victory Boulevard 718-370-0077

Forest Avenue Oktoberfest

Eton Pl. and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450

Pumpkin Fest

Monday, October 9 • 11am-4pm Delicious Orchards Rt. 34 South, Colts Neck, NJ 732-462-1989

Sunday, October 1 • 12pm Forest Avenue & Hart Boulevard Zoktoberfest & 718-816-4775 Pumpkin Patch Monday, October 9 • 11am Family Fun Day Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, October 1 • 12pm 505 Watchogue Road Mount Loretto 718-981-3151 6581 Hylan Boulevard 718-412-1851 Very Furry Halloween

Oktoberfest

Puppet Playtime

Monday, October 9 • 2pm

Staten Island Terror Town Saturday, October 7 • 12pm SI Children’s Museum Extreme Indoor Haunted Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1000 Richmond Terrace 1131 Manor Road Attraction (adults) 718-273-2060 Select days in October

Touch-A-Truck

Fall Foliage Hike

Inaugural Fall Festival

The Great American Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 7 • 12pm Saturday, October 14 Hillside Swimming Club The Vanderbilt 151 Signs Road • 718-987-1931 300 Father Capodanno Blvd www.simhs.org

718-983-3800

Halloween is a different kind of scary for thousands of children on Staten Island with food allergies. Teal Pumpkins help identify homes and locations that offer safe alternatives for trick-ortreaters with food allergies.

Here’s how you can participate: Paint a pumpkin teal and place it on your porch or download and print a picture of a teal pumpkin as a sign to other families managing food allergies that you have non-food treats available at your home.

Your teal pumpkin is also a way to raise awareness in your neighborhood about food allergies! Print your Teal Pumpkin sign at siparent.com. If you don’t have a color printer, just have the kids color it in.

Saturday, October 14 • 11am South Shore Swim Club 6736 Hylan Boulevard 718-227-4285

Johnny Appleseed Cider Fest

Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15 10am-4pm Prospect Hill Orchards Milton, NY 12547 73 Clarks Lane • 845-795-2383

The participating dentists in Staten Island are: Kids Dental • 4864 Arthur Kill Road • 718-356-543 Phyllis G. Merlino • 268 Todt Hill Road • 718-761-2090 Dr. Michael D’Anna • 115 Seguine Ave • 718-948-4384

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Sunday, October 22 10am-5pm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue 718-351-1611

Halloween Safety Toddler Storytime with Police Officers Louise & Tammy

Monday, October 23 • 11am Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Ln • 718-984-6670

Oktoberfest

Monster Mash Halloween Concert

Fall Leaves Hike

Halloween Magic Show

Spooktacular

Monster Mash Halloween Concert

Saturday, October 14 • 12pm Marine Corps League 46 Ontario Avenue 718-447-2306

Tuesday, October 24 • 3:30pm Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636

Saturday, October 14 • 1pm Tuesday, October 24 • 5pm Clay Pit Ponds Stapleton Library 83 Nielsen Ave • 718-967-1976 132 Canal St • 718-727-0427 Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15 • 5pm Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway • 718-442-3100

New Dorp Restaurant Crawl

Sunday, October 15 • 2pm New Dorp Lane Below New Dorp Plaza South

Family Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

Thursday, October 19 • 4:30pm South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834

Fall Festival at The Mount

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Sunday, October 22 • 1pm Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-967-3542

Wednesday, October 25 • 4pm Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945

Halloween Fun

Thursday, October 26 • 4pm New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977

Halloween in Richmond Town

Friday, Oct 27 • 3:30-5pm Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue 718-351-1611

Saturday, October 21 & Sunday October 22 • 12pm Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard Text FALL to 313131

Ghostly Intimations (adults) Friday, October 27 (Evening) Alice Austen House 2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 x10

Harvest Festival

Faboolous Lunch

Saturday, October 21 • 11am at Harvest Cafe Clay Pit Ponds Saturday, October 28 • 12pm 83 Nielsen Ave • 718-967-1976 Harvest Cafe

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Halloween Activities for All!

Saturday, October 28 • 12pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

Halloween Fun Fest Saturday, October 28 12pm-4pm The Conference House 7455 Hylan Boulevard 718-948-5665

Halloween Craft

Saturday, October 28 • 11am Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636

Haunted Hikes

Saturday, October 28 • 3pm Gericke Farm 2876 Arthur Kill Road 718-967-1976

Halloween Storytime

Saturday, October 28 • 11am Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983

Ghosts of Conference House

Saturday, October 28 • 7pm The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-967-3542

Dia de Muertos!

(Day of the Dead)

Sunday, October 29 • 1pm SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

Toddler Pumpkin Party

Monday, October 30 • 11am Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

Halloween Party

Monday, October 30 3:30pm West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416

Halloween Howl

Monday, October 30 • 3:30pm Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

Chicken Out Halloween Celebration Monday, October 30 • 4pm Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444

A Haunting We Will Go

Tuesday, October 31 • 3pm Cedar Grove Avenue & Seafoam Street 718-967-3542

Halloween Hoopla

Tuesday, October 31 • 2pm Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-816-2000

Spooky Stories to Tingle Your Spine

Monday, October 31 • 4pm Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413

Ultimate Halloween Fun

Now through October 31 iPlay America Freehold, NJ 732-577-8200

P.S. 9 Third Annual Pumpkin Smash Saturday, November 7 11am-3pm 1055 Targee Street 212-219-8090

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how to protect your kids in a digital world october is national bullying prevention month Unlike old-school bullying, cyberbullying is not confined to school grounds, but can happen at any time and at any location.

Cyberbullying is a serious issue, but as a parent, you can take control to keep your children safe.

Cyberbullying is becoming more and more prevalent among children of all ages, and the best protection involves a combination of the tips below and utilizing parental monitoring technology like Bark.us to alert you and combat it.

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1 – Learn More For Yourself.

Cyberbullying takes many different shapes and forms (people impersonating others, Photoshopping photos, generating memes), so educate yourself about cyberbullying so you can spot it if it happens.

2 – Remember Password Protection.

Some cyberbullies hack into accounts to post offensive statuses, updates, photos, or videos to make it look like the account holder posted them. The best way to prevent this is to create a strong password and never give it to anyone other than parents. (Parents should always be given access to kids’ social media passwords.)

3 – Don’t Send Racy Photos. One of the best ways to protect kids from

cyberbullying is to remind them that they should never send racy photos, or any other texts, images, or videos that aren’t rated at least PG. 4 – Think Before You Post. Kids often say things that are out of character due to emotions. They make say mean things to or about someone they know, or they might even post a photo they find funny, but others could find offensive.

Remind your kids to think about how their post might make others feel before they make it visible.

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then decide together which are the most appropriate for your family.

6 – Don’t Open Messages From Strangers.

Cyberbullying isn’t always carried out by people your kids know. In fact, perfect strangers may bully your children, or they may pose as strangers to provide themselves with anonymity. Teach your kids to never open messages or accept “friend requests” from strangers.

7 – Don’t Log Into Accounts On Public Computers.

Remind your children that public computers are not safe when it comes to social media. Even if they log out after their sessions, things like keystroke loggers can remember passwords and status updates, which can compromise privacy and security.

8– Know The 5 Signs of Cyberbullying.

• Emotionally agitated after getting off the internet

or their devices • Seems anxious or uneasy when they receive an alert or text message • Unwilling to hand over their devices • Change in mood, withdrawn, depressed, or often angry or anxious • Change in behavior, sleep patterns, or grades at school 9– Support And Address As A Team. Let your child know they can come to you about any concern they have, and you will address it together. If they feel like they can talk about their issues without you reacting in anger or being upset, they will be more likely to approach you if it is happening to them. It’s often hard for victims to reach out for help, so reinforcing that you are there for them (and staying calm) is extremely important. Next, figure out the response together. It is important to equip your child with the tools they need to know how to respond to bullies. Teach them to not engage the bully, but screenshot and save any message that contains threatening or hurtful remarks, as it may be important to have a paper trail if the situation escalates. Teach your child that they can, and should, report these instances to you, a teacher or any trusted adult. Then, discuss possible solutions together based on the specific circumstances.

Although there’s nothing that can protect your children from cyberbullying 100%, you can lessen the chances it will happen and help them stay safer online.

These tips are a great start, so please make sure to talk about them with your tweens and teens right away.

By Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer at www.bark.us and former CMO at KidsLink, co-founder/CMO at Privet, and Executive Director of Band of Coders Girls Academy. Titania has tremendous experience at the intersection of families and technology.

THE HILARIOUS COMEDY SHOW ABOUT GROWIN’ UP STATEN ISLAND

BY A GIRL FROM STATEN ISLAND! After Selling out NYC, LA, NJ, and Chicago, Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred comes home!

Saturday, November 11th at 8pm Snug Harbor Music Hall 1000 Richmond Terrace • SI, NY 10301

For Tickets: http://candiceguardinoib.brownpapertickets.com

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Question: Our family life is frenetic, between working, carpooling, attending meetings, shopping and all the children’s activities. I just don’t think we spend enough quality time with our children in elementary and middle school. I keep reading about how having family time together plays into our children’s success in school and even in later life. How can we find more quality family time?

– For Family Time Answer: All the mental health experts will agree with you that quality family time is important.

Besides increasing the bond between parents and children, it also makes for wonderful memories and leads to more positive behavior by children as well as success in school.

More and more parents, like you, are seeking ways to increase family time. It does take effort; there is no question about that. One of the best ways to begin is by making time for a family dinner. Parents might need to go to work earlier, and children may need to cut down the time spent on an activity. While it might not be possible for everyone to eat together every night, it should be possible to do so a few nights a week. Additionally, the family dinner needs to be a pleasant time where members share experiences. There should be rules such as: no television or phones, and no discussions of disciplinary issues.

One time that is free for most families is brunch time on Sunday. This is another way to spend quality time with your children. Quality time can also be increased if both parents and children limit their activities. For example, a parent can drop out of a club, and children can reduce the number of their activities.

Another way to increase quality time with your children is for both parents to initiate dates with individual children. Shared chores with parents and children working together is another opportunity for quality family time. A particularly sweet family time opportunity is to initiate bedtime chats with your children, especially younger ones.

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Question: My daughter is working on phonemic awareness as part of her language arts block. What is phonemic awareness? How does it involve consonants and vowels? – Confused Answer: Phonemic awareness is a broad skill that includes identifying and manipulating speech sounds in English.

The sounds of the English language are grouped into one of 40 or more speech sounds, and all sounds will fall into one of two categories: either a consonant sound or a vowel sound. There are 25 consonant sounds and 15 vowel sounds.

If you are wondering what the difference is between a consonant sound and a vowel sound, it is the restriction of the flow of air when making the sound. Consonant sounds restrict the flow of air during production. For example, say “p,” “f” or “t.”

However, when making a vowel sound, either long or short, the air flow is not restricted as you make the sounds “e,” “a” or “o.” Put your hands on your voice box and try saying a few consonant and vowel sounds, and you will be able to feel the difference.

Phonemic awareness is an essential skill that children need to have both to be ready to read and to become readers in the lower elementary grades. Children with this skill are able to rhyme words and to recognize words with the same initial sounds, like “bad,” “back” and “ball.”

Parents can help children develop phonemic awareness by reading books with rhymes to them and playing rhyming games. They can also ask them to identify words that begin with the same sound.

Question: Our elementary school’s parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled soon. Exactly what should I learn at them? – Wondering Answer: You should expect answers to most of the following questions. Be sure to take notes to help you remember what has been discussed.

• What achievement or competency tests has my child taken in the past year? What do his or her scores on these tests mean?

• What is my child’s ability level?

• Is my child working at, above, or below grade level in such subjects as reading, mathematics, and language arts?

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• How would you describe my child’s work habits? Does he or she regularly complete classwork and homework?

• Can we look over some of my child’s work together?

• Are there discipline problems? How can they be improved or eliminated?

• How well does my child get along with classmates and with the teacher?

• Does my child need any special help with schoolwork or social adjustment? Who can provide this help?

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Are you looking for some hauntingly good Halloween fun to add to your traditional Trick-or-Treating? Well, Staten Island scares up tons of fun for kids of all ages!

Whether your family is up for some cute and colorful costumed characters; fun-filled, family-oriented festivals, or scary and spooky -- yet safe and spectacular – home displays, Staten Island has plenty to choose from, both on October 31st and on the days and weeks leading up to Halloween.

Many events are free; others require preregistration or advance tickets, but all are aimed at scaring up memorable family fun.

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o authentic Halloween would be complete without trick-or-treating at some good, old-fashioned neighborhood “haunted” houses. Appropriately dubbed “Monster Manor” by its resident Halloween buff, Eddie Anguiano, his Port Richmond home at 96 Anderson Avenue comes alive with sound effects, props, music, and a cast of live, costumed creatures ready to add some spine-tingling fun for children young and old. This year, families are invited to stop by in costume and trick-or-treat a few days early while viewing his Halloween-inspired decorations on October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Anguiano will portray his favorite movie character, Jason from Friday the 13th, while his wife, Jeannine, his children, Marcos and Ava, along with family and friends, all take part in the action. Anguiano transforms his driveway, backyard, and surrounding exterior areas into a Halloween mecca complete with themed-sections, such as a creepy circus with scary clowns, zombies, spiders, and other ghoulish sights, as well as characters and attractions from classic Halloween movies, such as “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Halloween,” as well as the newly-released “It,” based on the novel by Stephen King, and the Netflix series “Stranger Things.”

“I have always loved Halloween, so this is my Christmas and my Super Bowl in one,” said the 40-year-old retired firefighter and Monsignor Farrell High School graduate. “It’s a labor of love,” he said of bringing significance to what he believes is one of the last big holidays celebrated by neighbors together. Although the event is free, the Anguianos are accepting donations for the

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The Pongo Family of Dongan Hills; mom and dad with Abigail, 7, and Andrew, 4, are ready to celebrate Halloween at neighbor Daniel Rand’s home.

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Daniel Rand, “The Halloween God” and his fiancé, Maria Scarcella, are preparing for another hauntingly fun Halloween season at 18 Zoe Street.

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and candy stations, and Mrs. Buono said she looks forward to the event since there wasn’t anything similar when she was a child – and because her birthday is the day before Halloween. “I was always huge into Halloween, so to have a child now is so exciting,” she said.

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Historic Richmond Town kicks off Halloween on October 27 with its “Halloween in Richmondtown” event that includes crafts, games, and activities from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Prepaid reservations are required and available at www.historicrichmondtown.org.

Tickets are $12 per child and $6 per adult.

The spooky clown room is part of the Monster Manor at Eddie Anguiano’s home at 96 Anderson Avenue in Port Richmond.

Meanwhile, families are invited to take a stroll down Victory Boulevard between Manor Road and Jewett Avenue on October 29 for the Victory Boulevard Merchants’ Association’s annual “Trick-or-Treat on the Boulevard Halloween Fest” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children will receive snacks, treats, and goodies from local business owners along the route. The event is co-sponsored by Councilman Steve Matteo. Arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, and free pumpkins are a perfect way to jump-start the Halloween season, according to Silver Lake resident Jennifer Mayer who enjoys the event with her children.

Halloween-inspired activities, contests, crafts, pumpkin picking, live music, and other activities will draw families to the 2nd Annual Halloween Festival on October 29 at noon, sponsored by the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. The free event is open to the public and will take place at 700 Father Capodanno Boulevard. For more information, go to www.oceanbreezenyc.org, or call 718-351-7923.

Meanwhile, “The Halloween God,” also known as Daniel Rand, is preparing his much-anticipated laser light show, complete with animatronics, and digitally-advanced and state of the art technology at his Dongan Hills Halloween headquarters as he has for the past 27 years.

He relishes the opportunity to share his creepy and creative display with hundreds of family, friends, and neighbors – especially since it is his daughter’s birthday. He transforms his

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home at 18 Zoe Street off Buel Avenue into a spooky -- yet safe and spectacular display – complete with a 20-foot Halloween cat and 20-foot spider on the roof. Mr. Rand’s home was voted the best Halloween display on Staten Island in 2015 and 2016 by voters on Facebook and YouTube.

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This year, he is planning to unveil the display between October 6 and October 13 – and it will be available for viewing in the evenings through Halloween, weather permitting.

Before taking the kids in search of sugary treats in your own neighborhood, stop by and trick-or-treat at the free, three-hour “Halloween Hoopla” sponsored by Borough President James Oddo on October 31. Kids will enjoy a Halloween maze, a candy station, hay and pony rides, inflatables, a chalk zone, and other activities when Bloomingdale Park turns into “Boo-mingdale Park” from 2 to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Drumgoogle Road West and Maguire Avenue. The event, which is co-sponsored by Councilman Joe Borelli, will also feature spooky stories, a puppet mobile performing a show called “Cinderella Samba” courtesy of the New York City Parks Department, a costume parade, and live DJ music.

Marissa Buono, Rossville, plans to revisit the park this year with her two-and-ahalf-year-old daughter and her six-year-old nieces, who will be dressed as characters from “The Descendants 2.”

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In Snug Harbor, a costume parade is the highlight of a Halloween event at The Staten Island Children’s Museum on October 28 from noon to 4 p.m. that includes activities, workshops, and trick-or-treating, as well as spooky stories, villainous mad science activities, and a Monster Mash dance. The museum is located at 1000 Richmond Terrace on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center. For more information, www.sichildrensmuseum.org.

In addition, one of the borough’s most well-known and popular events among young Halloween fans is the annual “Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular.” The Zoo, located at 614 Broadway, has a family-friendly, two-night event on October 14 and 15 with activities and performances that sells out every year quickly and requires advance tickets.

By Christine Albano, a Staten Island-based writer who misses the days when her three teenagers dressed up as costumes characters on Halloween. photo credits Christine Albano

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While at Historic Richmond Town, families can take a free shuttle to the nearby Decker Farms for hayrides, a farm tour, cornstalk maze, arts & crafts, and pumpkin picking. The farm, located at 435 Richmond Hill Road, is open for pumpkin picking from 11-4p.m. on October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21,22, 28 & 29.

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Experts agree, when you’re expecting, exercise is important.

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Perhaps more important than knowing which exercises to do is knowing which ones to avoid. Pregnant women should avoid contact sports such as basketball or soccer or activities that may cause you to fall such as downhill skiing, horseback riding, surfing, or mountain biking. Scuba diving should also be avoided because although there isn’t any conclusive evidence to determine the effects, the change in pressure might impact baby’s development.

After the first trimester, avoid exercising while lying flat on your back. The weight of your uterus puts pressure on a major vein called the vena cava, which can reduce blood flow to your heart, brain and uterus, leaving you dizzy, short of breath or nauseated.

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should sports programs matter when choosing a high school? father and son share opposing views Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years.

He’s now joined by his son, Mike, a sandlot baseball player on the Island and a senior at Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he’s on the baseball team and majors in Electronic Journalism Arts.

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The high school a young athlete attends may have an effect on his or her sports future, especially if he or she hopes to play a sport in college. Just how much weight should you and your child place on a high school’s sports program when choosing a school? Should sports be considered at all?

That’s something my son and I are both familiar with, and each of us has our own opinion. Here’s how we stand on that topic.

Mike says …

Yes, definitely.

While it’s important to focus on your child’s academic success to help them get into a good college, keep in mind that sports can do the same thing. Colleges are looking for student-athletes to help their programs succeed, and one of those schools could be the next home for your child.

If your son or daughter is interested in going to college to play a sport as well as earn a degree, it’s important that he or she make his or her mark in high school sports.

When thinking about choices for schools, think about your child’s talent level compared to the rest of the competition.

For example, your son could be the second best quarterback on Staten Island and wants to attend the same school that the best quarterback on the Island is attending.

The other athlete probably will get most of the playing time, limiting your son’s exposure to college recruiters.

Also, the school with the winningest program might not be the best fit for your child. Chances are that if a program is successful year after year, that school will have a large student enrollment and, most likely, the toughest competition for a spot on the team.

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The biggest thing college recruiters want to see is how you perform in games. They will research your statistics, which is why playing time is crucial.

College coaches are less likely to take the players who didn’t play much in high school.

If your child hasn’t had a growth spurt yet or hasn’t peeked as an athlete, going to a school with a smaller enrollment and a smaller sports talent pool will give your son or daughter a better chance of not being overlooked. And they are more likely to be given the time to grow physically and as a player.

If your child does hope to play for his or her high school team, meet with the coaches at the open house events and feel them out for how many students usually try out and what your chances of making the team would be. And gauge the coach’s personality and manner, since that person will be playing a key role in whether or not playing on that team is an enjoyable experience.

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The growth of travel and AAU sports programs has created another avenue to be noticed. College coaches attend many of the tournaments where these teams play, as well as showcase events that give high school-aged athletes a chance to show their stuff in front of the recruiters or scouts.

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strawberry ghosts Ingredients

30 fresh strawberries 8 ounces Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Morsels chopped 1 teaspoon shortening 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions:

1. Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and shortening at 50% power; stir until smooth. Stir in extract.

2. Dip strawberries in chocolate mixture; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to form the ghosts’ tails. Freeze 5 minutes.

3. In microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip a toothpick into melted chocolate and draw two eyes and a mouth on each ghost.

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Small box (3.3 oz) Instant Jello Pudding – White Chocolate Flavor for white layer Large Box (5.1 oz) Instant Jello Pudding - Vanilla Flavor for yellow and orange layer Honey Red and Yellow food coloring 4 cups of milk

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1. Prepare White Chocolate Jello by mixing pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups of cold milk. Note: This is less milk than the box directions call for. This makes the pudding pops richer and creamier.

2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey and transfer pudding mixture to a large plastic baggie.

3. Prepare Vanilla Pudding by mixing pudding mix with 2 1/2 cups of cold milk.

4. Stir in two teaspoons of honey and divide pudding into two bowls.

5. Color one bowl with yellow food coloring, adding just a few drops at a time. Then color the other bowl orange by combing yellow and red food coloring.

6. Transfer the yellow and orange pudding to a plastic baggie. Snip corner of plastic baggies and squeeze pudding into popsicle molds. Start with white layer and finish with yellow.

7. Tap mold on counter between layers to reduce air bubbles and level the layers.

8. Freeze pudding pops 2-3 hours or overnight.

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spider cupcakes Ingredients

For the cupcakes: • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 cup milk For the chocolate glaze: • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 tablespoon milk For the spiders: • 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles, 24 candy eyeballs Black string licorice, cut into 2-inch strips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt.

3. In bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium until fluffy. Beat in egg, one at a time, until well combined.

4. Beat in vanilla just until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients and milk alternately in 3 parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, beating just until incorporated.

5. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tray. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

6. To make the glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk. Whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk as needed.

7. Use a small offset spatula to frost cupcakes and dip in chocolate sprinkles.

8. Place 2 candy eyeballs on each cupcake.

9. Use a metal or wooden skewer to poke 4 holes on opposite sides of each cupcake; insert licorice into each hole.

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Bronx Zoo • 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx Saturdays & Sundays, September 30 to October 29 Costume parades, magic shows, spooky animal graveyard, pumpkin carving, hayrides, haunted forest, crafts and more.

Ghouls & Gourds

Brooklyn Botanic Garden • 990 Washington Ave., Brooklyn Saturday, October 28 Wacky shows and weird workshops, plus a huge costume parade, stilt dancing and more.

Night of 1000 Jack O’Lanterns

Governors Island Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29 See more than 1,000 illuminated jack o’lanterns carved by artists from around the tri-state area and staged along a festive, paved, tree-lined pathway among the backdrop of New York City.

Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla

Sunday, October 29 Harlem Meer • East Side from 106th to 110th Street, Manhattan

Celebrate Halloween in Central Park at the annual Pumpkin Flotilla, where you’ll send your homemade jack-o’-lanterns sailing down of the Harlem Meer at twilight.

44th Annual Village Halloween Parade

Tuesday, October 31 Greenwich Village • 6th Ave. from Spring to 16th Street, Manhattan See hundreds of puppets, 53 music bands, dancers and artists, and thousands of other New Yorkers in crazy costumes of their own creation in this wild signature NYC parade.

Halloween Harvest at Luna Park

Coney Island • 1000 Surf Ave., Brooklyn Until Sunday, October 29 Pumpkin patch, face painting, pony rides, magic shows, marching bands, pumpkin carving, costume contest and more.

Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Tompkins Square Park • East 10th Street, Manhattan Saturday, October 21 Hundreds of dogs in costumes and thousands of spectators in one of the biggest dog parades in the world.

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Let’s face it—trick-or-treating is fun, cavities are not. Instead of gobbling up all those sweet treats, get your kids to do something even sweeter with their stash. In the annual Halloween Candy Buy Back, dentists “buy back” candy from generous youngsters in exchange for cash, coupons, or other creative currencies. The collected candy is then distributed to military support groups and shipped to service members abroad. To learn more about this wonderful initiative, which is now in its 12th year, go to www.HalloweenCandyBuyBack.com.

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Pre-Carving Pumpkin Prep: 1.Clean the pumpkin - Prep the pumpkin first by rinsing it in cold water and using a scrub brush to remove dirt. If you want, you can spray the entire pumpkin with a mild bleach and water solution to kill mold and bacteria.

2.Cut out the lid - Use a sturdy knife to slowly and carefully carve out and remove the lid of the pumpkin, going in at an angle rather than straight down in. Alternatively, you can cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin, which will mean you can sit your pumpkin on top of a light rather than placing a light inside the pumpkin.

3.Clean out the guts - Use a scoop to completely empty the inside of the

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pumpkin of flesh and seeds. Keep scraping away at the inner walls of the pumpkin until you only have about a 1” (2.5cm) thick pumpkin wall that is nice and smooth.

4.Attach the pattern -Transfer the pattern using your desired method. Check out Easy Pumpkin Carving for tons of patterns to choose from.

Carving Tips: • Saw steadily with a continuous up and down motion, and don’t press too hard or try to go too fast.

• When you’re finished cutting out a standalone piece (like an eye), pop it out of the pumpkin wall with your finger, not your carving tool.

• To cut clean, sharp corners, remove and reinsert the carving tool.

• Carve starting from the inside of the design and working your way outward.

• Resist the urge to put your free hand inside the pumpkin while carving. Only do so if you can clearly see where all of your hand is.

• If you accidentally break off a part of your carving as you work, such as a protruding tooth, stick it back on with a toothpick!

Preserve Your Pumpkin: Keep your carved pumpkin cool and out of the direct sunlight (you can even put it in the fridge). You can also coat the interior and all cut edges with petroleum jelly to help lock in the pumpkin’s natural moisture, or purchase special preservative sprays for pumpkins.

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the rewards of having a wired grandparent keep up with grandchildren by keeping up with technology Lucky kids get to spend face-time with grandparents.

But what happens to those relationships when families live far away or even across town?

Award-winning columnist and author Carolyn Jabs, M.A. helps parents understand issues our kids are facing in the digital world.

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For grandparents who are willing to stretch a little, tablets and smartphones can be a powerful ally in building close, ongoing relationships. Often parents can facilitate this connection. If you live within easy driving distance, consider setting up equipment and enlisting older kids to do a little training with their grandparents. For long-distance grandparents, think about giving a gift certificate for an Internet class at the local senior center or hiring a guru for an afternoon.

The AARP website has an entire section devoted to personal technology (www.aarp.org/home-family/ personal-technology/) Even when the technology gap seems daunting, it’s worth bridging. Grandchildren will appreciate grandparents who can send an animated instant message as well as the obligatory birthday card, guide a surfing expedition as well as a fishing trip, post photos on a website as well as the refrigerator door.

Helping your parent master just one of the skills listed below is likely to strengthen the connection between

generations in ways that are nourishing for your parents and your kids.

Send a message. Most grandparents are acquainted with email, so it seems like an easy way tell a child “I’m thinking about you.” A surprising number of kids, however, never even open their email.

Instead, introduce grandparents to text messages or the messaging options in social media. These messages are more rewarding for kids because of their immediacy, and once grandparents get the hang of this, they are often enthusiastic correspondents. They may even want to learn the lingo at internetlingo.com or noslang.com.

Try video chat. Adding video to a conversation is a special treat especially when kids are little and changing every week. Now that smartphones include taping options, grandparents may also want to experiment with creating little videos especially for kids—singing a favorite lullaby, reading a book that parents loved when they were young or even telling older children stories about the good old days.

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often have a hard time finding them. A grandparent with just a little search expertise can perform a valuable service by sorting through the debris and sending a grandchild the gems. A good place to start is the American Library Association’s Great Websites for Kids (gws.ala.org).

Common Sense Media also has terrific recommendations about age-appropriate apps and websites as well as books, movies, TV, games, and music. (commonsensemedia.org). Pointing a child to a well-chosen website is also a way to build a shared interest in favorite hobbies such as genealogy, sports, travel, or gardening.

Create an album. Anyone who uses Gmail can create a shared photo album. For instructions, visit support.google.com/photos.

Grandparents may also enjoy creating customized family albums at sites like shutterfly.com, snapfish.com, mixbook.com and picaboo. com. For those whose technical skills are limited, digital photo frames can be a great way to display an endless slide show of photos that can be updated as kids grow.

Play games. Generations of kids have learned to play checkers, rummy, scrabble, battleship, and other classic games in the company of grandparents. Now this tradition continues with apps where these games and many others can be played online without cost. Some grandparents may take an interest in the latest craze, but many will find it easier to play the old favorites. App Crawler (appcrawlr.com) has lists of the 100 best old-fashioned games for both Apple and Android. One caveat: Avoid sites featuring casino games. Even when they are “free,” they create an unhealthy interest in gambling.

Build a blog. A grandparent trying to keep up with grandchildren in several places may discover blogging is a perfect solution. At sites like wordpress.com, tumblr.com or blogspot.com, seniors can write longer messages illustrated with photos. Grandparents can chronicle their travels, share favorite recipes or jokes, or muse about current (or past) events. Be sure to set privacy settings so only family members and friends can see what’s written and then invite grandkids to respond with messages of their own. Not only does this keep grandparents connected to grandkids but it may also build bonds between cousins and even their parents.

Get social. Grandparents with teenage grandchildren probably worry about Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Snapchat.

With just a little effort, they can play a valuable role in helping young people make wise decisions about how they want to present themselves online. Perhaps the best way to do this is to encourage grandparents to set up their own social media page. Then he or she can invite friends, including grandkids, to join the page. Some teens may reciprocate but others won’t. That’s OK. Simply asking for a grandchild’s advice about how to build such a site gives grandparents an opportunity to join the conversation about what should and shouldn’t posted in cyberspace and why.

In fact, grandparents who become informed about the Internet can often back-up parents by talking to kids about what they do online and reminding them of safety rules. Although technology won’t ever be a substitute for curling up in a grandparent’s lap to read a favorite book or sharing a freshly baked batch of cookies, wired relationships do have their own unique rewards. Introducing grandparents to those possibilities is one way for parents to promote the intergenerational connections that are so good for everyone involved.

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Sunday, October 1

Jaime’s LILAC Foundation Pumpkin Patch Event Oakwood Heights Community Church 345 Guyon Ave. 347-201-9845 9am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages Discovery Day at Freshkills Park Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 11am • Free • All ages Family Hike presented by Fidelis Care Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Oktoberfest Forest Ave & Hart Blvd Forest Ave & Hart Blvd 718-816-4775 12pm • Tickets prices TBA Family Fun Day presented by the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-412-1851 12pm • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Rossville Call for location address 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults

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

Preschool Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

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

Decorate Your Own Telescope South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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

October Is:

Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Halloween Safety Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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World Teachers’ Day - Oct 5 National Stop Bullying Day - Oct 11 Columbus Day - Oct 12 Make a Difference Day - Oct 28 Halloween - Oct 31 Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) - Oct 31

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Basket Auction St. Clare Cardinal Cooke Center 110 Nelson Avenue 718-483-1428 2:30pm • $10 • Adults only

Paint Space South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • All ages

Afternoon Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, October 2

Tuesday, October 3

Free Mammography Screenings LA Fitness- Forest Ave 1565 Forest Ave 718-816-2000 9:30am • Free • Adults

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834

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Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK Town Hall Meeting With Schools Chancellor PS 48 1050 Targee St. 718-935-2000 6:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, October 4

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

NYC Compost: Farm & Garden Work Days Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 9am • Free • All ages Staten Island Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Adults Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Wild West Program Port Richmond Library

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1000 Richmond Terrace 76 Saint Albans Place 718-273-2060 richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Imagination Playground Friday, October 6 SI Children’s Museum Preschool Play 1000 Richmond Terrace Huguenot Library 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection Baby Rhyme Time 1000 Richmond Terrace New Dorp Library 718-447-6490 309 New Dorp Lane 2pm • Free • Adults 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum Baby and Me 1000 Richmond Terrace Great Kills Library 718-273-2060 56 Giffords Lane 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Homework Help Port Richmond Library Toddler Storytime & 75 Bennett Street Fun Activities 718-442-0158 Port Richmond Library 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 Imagination Station 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Toddler Rhyme Time & 718-351-2977 Toy Time 3:30pm • Free • All ages New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane ProjectArt Workshop 718-351-2977 Port Richmond Library 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 Science Time 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15 SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Back to School Open House 718-273-2060 West New Brighton Library 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 Kidz Cook 3:30pm • Free • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Legos: Creative Carnival 718-273-2060 Great Kills Library 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 Game Day 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9+ South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Story Time 718-816-5834 SI Children’s Museum 3pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Face and Hand Painting 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street Homework Help 718-442-0158 South Beach Library 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Fun Fridays 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue Paper Quilling 718-442-1416 South Beach Library 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Books and Coloring 4:30pm • Free • Adults Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane Family Movie Night: 718-984-6670 Monsters Inc. 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8 South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Story Time 718-816-5834 SI Children’s Museum 4:30pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 The Pipes Are Calling 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

Thursday, October 5

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum

New Dorp Lane Restaurant Crawl Sunday, October 15 • 2-5pm New Dorp Lane, below New Dorp Plaza South Purchase tickets on: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-3rdannual-new-dorp-restaurantcrawl-tickets-37727493950 Join New Dorp Business Improvement District, Councilman Steven Matteo, and the SIEDC for a unique dining experience with cuisine from 15+ of the area’s top restaurants. All welcome.

Entertainment includes, Live Music, Sidewalk Sale, Bouncy Houses, Rides, Face Painters, Balloon Twisters, Sand Artists, Photo Booths, Kids Art & More!

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Festa Italiana at the Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-816-2000 5pm • $5 adults; Kids under 12 free • All ages No Shush Shabbat Service Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6pm • Free • 4-12

Saturday, October 7

Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • Adults Flea Market Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Avenue 718-448-1584 9am • Free • All ages Annual Pumpkin Festival at the Carousel for All Children Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 10am • $2 • All ages Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 The Poky Little Puppy Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages 8th Annual Bravest BBQ Hillside Swimming Club 151 Signs Rd 718-999-2000 12pm • 20 online/$30 at door • All ages Hawk Watch at Moses Mountain Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Festa Italiana at the Mount Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-816-2000 1pm • $5 adults; Kids under 12 free • All ages

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Mushroom Hunt Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults “Shapes, Sounds, Shades, a nd Shadows of Sicily.”

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Avenue 718-442-1608 3pm • $10 • Adults Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Zoktoberfest & Pumpkin Patch Monday, October 9 11am-4pm Zion Lutheran Preschool 505 Watchogue Rd 718.981.3623 or 917.853.ZION zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com misskimzion@aol.com Enjoy Food, Beer, Rides, Raffles, Baked goods & More!

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LEGO Make & Take Activity Featuring LEGO Ninjago Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 4pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, October 8

Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Very Furry Halloween Puppet Playtime SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Baby Show Expo New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison NJ babyshowexpo.com Lego Free Play 11am • $5 online/$10 at door • All ages New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Deer Exploration Hike 718-351-2977 High Rock Park 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ 200 Nevada Avenue 718-967-3542 Tuesday, October 10 11am • Free • All ages Tot Time Tuesday Art Studio The Interpretive Center SI Children’s Museum 2351 Veteran’s Road West 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-967-1976 718-273-2060 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Toddler Time Science Time South Beach Library SI Children’s Museum 21-25 Robin Road 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-816-5834 718-273-2060 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Storytime Story Time Port Richmond Library SI Children’s Museum 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 1000 Richmond Terrace 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble Festa Italiana at the Mount Mount Loretto 2245 Richmond Avenue 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-982-6983 718-816-2000 11am • Free • All ages 4pm • $5; kids under 12 are free All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Monday, October 9 718-273-2060 Cool School Holiday!

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Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Knitting & Crocheting Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Paint Space for adults South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults Middle School District Fair New Dorp High School 465 New Dorp Lane 718-935-2000 5pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, October 12

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Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

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

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

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

Toddler Storytime & Fun Activities Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15 Art Around the World West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

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Friday, October 13

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

Legos: Creative Carnival Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9+ Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Pipsqueak Picasso New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • 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 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Comic-Con Saint Ann’s School 125 Cromwell Avenue 718-351-4343 2:30pm • Free • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Fun Fridays West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Books and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Saturday, October 14

It’s My Park at Allison Pond Park Allison Pond Park Prospect Ave. 8am • Free • All ages

Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running

Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • Adults Greenbelt on the Go: S parrows at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-351-3450 9am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages Staten Island High School Fair Port Richmond High School 85 Saint Josephs Avenue 718-935-2000 11am • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages After the Fall Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Touch a Truck The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd.

718-442-2225 11am • $5 • All ages Soil Reboot: Compost and Green Manures Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 11am • Free • All ages Volcanic Eruptions SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Oktoberfest Marine Corps League 46 Ontario Avenue sioktoberfest.com 12pm • $5 • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

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718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Ranger’s Choice: Archery Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Color Lounge South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages Fall Leaves Hike Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults Photography Tour Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 3pm • Free • All ages Children Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Sunday, October 15

Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages

Staten Island High School Fair Port Richmond High School 85 Saint Josephs Avenue 718-935-2000 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Basket Auction Sunday, October 1 at 2:30pm St. Clare Cardinal Cooke Center 110 Nelson Avenue 718-483-1428 Adults Only Please $10 admission Admission includes Middle Table and Door Prize Tickets, Coffee and a baked good. Super sweeps (Vacations, TV’s and More) 50/50, Gift Certificates, Cash Prizes and More!

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718-967-3542 7pm • Free • All ages

Monday, October 16

Block Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Teddy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 4+ Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 AIANY Industrial Waterfront 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Tour into Freshkills Park Freshkills Park Lego Free Play 350 Wild Avenue New Dorp Library 212-602-5374 309 New Dorp Lane 1:30pm • Free • All ages 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Sea Shanty Sessions Noble Maritime Collection Tuesday, October 17 1000 Richmond Terrace Tot Time Tuesday 718-447-6490 The Interpretive Center 2pm • Free • All ages 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 Science Time 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Toddler Time 718-273-2060 South Beach Library 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 New Dorp Lane 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5 Restaurant Crawl New Dorp Lane Tuesday Storytime 181 New Dorp Lane Barnes & Noble facebook.com/explorenewdorp 2245 Richmond Avenue 2pm • $15-20 • All ages 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum Five Senses 1000 Richmond Terrace Port Richmond Library 718-273-2060 75 Bennett Street 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Astronomy The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Afternoon Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK Drop in Watercolor South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Dr. Charles Patterino 2281 Victory Blvd.

347-432-1134 7:30pm • Free • Adults

Wednesday, October 18

Opera Classes Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Avenue 718-442-1608 12am • Adults Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

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718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Adults

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

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Tween Tech Time 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 Science Time 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12 SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Lego Free Play 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 Slime Making!

5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 Thursday, October 19 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center Children Craft 700 Rockland Avenue South Beach Library 718-351-3450 21-25 Robin Road 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center Story Time 700 Rockland Avenue SI Children’s Museum 718-351-3450 1000 Richmond Terrace 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum Picture Book Time 1000 Richmond Terrace New Dorp Library 718-273-2060 309 New Dorp Lane 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Family Fun Day presented by the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund Sunday, October 1 • 12-6pm Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Boulevard 718.412.1851 http://binifund.org/capecefamily-fun-day Enjoy rides, live music and food while knowing that all net proceeds will be donated to the Capece Family and used to offset medical and living expenses for Anthony Capece, a 5 year old New Drop that boy has been diagnosed with the mitochondrial disease, MELAS. MELAS-an abbreviation for Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and stroke-like episodes – is a rare genetic disorder witch results in stroke and uncontrollable seizures.

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Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15 Art Around the World West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Legos: Creative Carnival Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9+ Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages

Spell It, Write It, Read It New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grades 1-3 Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Family Movie Night: Hocus Pocus South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Adult Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, October 20

Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Storytime & Fun Activities Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Craft Program Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Fun Fridays West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Books and Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Saturday, October 21

Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • Adults Mindful Breathing Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • Adults NYC Compost: Farm & Garden Work Days Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 10am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Good Day, Good Night S torytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Greenbelt Hike 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Latourette Park & Golf Course Brielle Ave. btwn. Rockland Ave. and Wolcott Ave. Kidz Cook 718-967-3542 SI Children’s Museum 11am • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Harvest Festival Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave Game Day 718-967-1976 South Beach Library 11am • Free • All ages 21-25 Robin Road

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Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Fiftieth Anniversary of Public Art in NYC & Nature Poetry Open Mic Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages

Sunday, October 22

The Great American Harvest Fest Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 10am • $6 • All ages Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages

Trail of the Month Hike: White Trail Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Fall Foliage Hike Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

8th Annual Bravest BBQ Saturday, October 7 • 12pm Hillside Swim Club 151 Signs Rd. 718-986-4587 bravestbbq.eventbrite.com Entertainment for the whole family!

Live music performed by Souled Out and Loren. All you can eat and drink – award winning BBQ, Beer, Wine, and soda. Dance painting, Chinese auction, kids rides, 50/50, pumpkin giveaways, fire trucks, rock wall climb.

All proceeds benefit Building America’s Bravest, a proud program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, that builds specially adopted smart hones for our nation’s most catastrophically injured service members.

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SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages

Monday, October 23

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Halloween Safety Toddler Storytime with Police Officers Louise & Tammy Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Children Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Anime and Manga Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Ages 13+

Tuesday, October 24

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Five Senses Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Afternoon Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12 LearnxDesign West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ Presley & Melody: Monster Mash Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK Anti-Bully Support Workshop Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages Stitchin’ South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults Halloween Magic Show Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 5pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, October 25

Tabletop Gaming Gathering Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 7am • Free • All ages

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Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Anti-Bully Support Workshop Science Time Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church SI Children’s Museum 584 Bloomingdale Road 1000 Richmond Terrace 646-765-6531 718-273-2060 4pm • Free • All ages 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Lego Free Play Knitting & Crocheting New Dorp Library Huguenot Library 309 New Dorp Lane 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-351-2977 718-984-4636 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ 4pm • Free • All ages Thursday, October 26 Story Time Greenbelt Peepers SI Children’s Museum Greenbelt Nature Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 700 Rockland Avenue 718-273-2060 718-351-3450 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Picture Book Time Greenbelt Tree Tots New Dorp Library Greenbelt Nature Center 309 New Dorp Lane 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-2977 718-351-3450 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Teen Time Crazy Coloring South Beach Library Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

Family Resource & Transition Fair Friday, October 27 • 9am-1pm College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd • 10314 Building 1P (Center for the Arts) Free admission contactsiddc@siddc.org Browse & meet with representatives from over 40 agency providers & community organizations. Speak with agencies that provide services for children, teens, & adults. Learn more about OPWDD services, after school transition programs, recreation, respite services, camps, & service eligibility. continental breakfast served.

Free childcare (pre-registration required). Sponsored by: The Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15 Art Around the World West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Legos: Creative Carnival Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9+ Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Halloween Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, October 27

Halloween Party Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12am • Free • All ages

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Fun Fridays West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Halloween in Richmond Town Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 3:30pm • $12 • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Members Only Halloween Party!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 6pm • $15 • All ages

Saturday, October 28

Family Resource and Transition Fair College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

718-983-5200 9am • Free • All ages

Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • Adults

Playtime!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages

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

Halloween Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime & Fun Activities Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Zentangle South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • 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

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Mary McScary and C reepy Pair of Underwear!

Kidz Cook Storytime Barnes & Noble SI Children’s Museum

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2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Faboolous Lunch at Harvest Cafe Harvest Cafe 694 New Dorp Ln 347-857-6888 12pm • • All ages

Haunted Hikes Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 3pm • Free • Age 8+

Halloween Activities for all!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Knitting Social South Beach Library

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Ghosts of Conference House The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-967-3542 7pm • Free • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, October 29

Pumpkin Picking Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 11am • $6 • All ages

Hawk watch at Moses Mountain Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Festa Italiana at the Mount

Friday, October 6 • 5-11pm Saturday October 7 • 1-11pm Sunday, October 8 • 4-9pm Mount Loretto • 6581 Hylan Blvd. statenislandusa.com

The Biggest Columbus Day Celebration in Staten Island’s History!

Kids’ rides and games, live music, and expanded food options will be available on all three days. On Saturday, there will be cultural exhibits and educational displays, as well as a performance by the Giglio Band. Admission will be $5 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Parking will also be free for the event.

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SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Whales: Then and Now Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 2pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages

Monday, October 30

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Playtime!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Toddler Pumpkin Party Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Halloween Party West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Halloween Howl Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Mad Scientist Monday New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Coil Ceramics South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Tuesday, October 31

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5

2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Halloween Imagination Station Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages A Haunting We Will Go Cedar Grove Avenue & Seafoam Street 718-967-3542 3pm • Free • All ages Halloween Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Haunted Hikes Gericke Farm 2876 Arthur Kill Road 718-967-1976 3pm • Free • All ages Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ sdmission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK

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Staten Island Family Music

Small Group Tutoring & Enrichment

Grades 2-5 1-3 Students Per Class

$25

Per Hour

*Private Tutoring Available*

917.923.9044

151 Woolley Ave • Entrance on Garrison Ave

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

3 convenient locations.

Morning, afternoon & weekend classes.

www.SIFamilyMusic.com 718.207.1128 Mary Lee Aloia, Director

“Help Bring Your Child’s Education to the Next Level”

Advanced Tutoring All Grades & Subjects K-12 NYS Certified Teachers Ready to Work With Your Child

C: 718-755-3025

Piano Lessons with Suzanne Odessa • All Levels • All Ages • Personalized Instruction

• Companionship • Respite Care • Medication Reminders • Meal Preparation • Chores and Errands • Appointment Escorts

Discount available for adults and seniors

917.797.9681

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For Your Peace of Mind

Tots “R” Us Daycare, Inc. 6 weeks–12 years • early pre-school curriculum open 7am-5:30pm (extended hours available) • Summer Camp & Recreational Activities • NYS Licensed, ACD & HRA Accepted • Hablamos Espanol • Free Breakfast, Lunch & Supper • Over Nights & Weekends • Children Ages 2+ Must Wear a Uniform

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Accepting Admission at our New Center Coming Soon: 472 Netherland Ave.

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Locations Located Off 718-954-4108 5Forest Ave, Near PS 22

The Jewelry Junkie Call to host a party!

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• Disc Jockeys • Video Taping • Karaoke • M/F Dancers • Party Servers • Dancing Gorillas • Caricaturist • Magicians • Singing Telegrams • Celebrity Look-a-Likes

• Costume Characters • Clowns • Puppet Show • Petting Zoo • Theme Parties • Double Dare Mini Circus • Dress Up Tea Parties • Carnival Games • Cotton Candy

• Candy Carts • Ice-Cream Sundae Bar • Sno-Cone Machines • Hot Dog Wagon • Candy Sticks • Craft Parties • Sand Art • Spin Art, T-Shirts & Pictures

• Stuffed Bears • Airbrushed Tattoos • Wax Hands • Candle Art • Rides • Moon Walks • Ball Crawl • Super Slide • Dunk Tank • Gyro • Train • Carousel

• Jousts • Catapillar • Lazer Maze • Birthday Machine • Obstacle Course • Casino Parties • Photo Favors • Balloon Typhoons • Chair Rental • And More!

www.PartyTimeEntertainmentInc.com • 718.667.8998

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Affordable Party Packages Face Painting, Glitter Art Tattoos Sculpture Balloons, Temporary Tatoos, DJ’s, Entertainers, Karaoke, Rides, Spin Art, Sand Art, Candy Art, Arts & Crafts, Theme Parties, Stuff a Bear Parties, Candy Cart, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snokones, Pretzels, Sundae Bar, Carnival Games, & More!

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attorney

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

Attorney at Law

www.krichardspc.com 718.720.1000

1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY

psychotherapist

Karen L. Goldman

NYS Licensed Psychotherapist Bereavement Specialist For Individuals, Groups, Adults and Children • Play & Art Therapy • Anxiety • Grief & Loss Issues • Relationship Issues • Depression • School/Career Issues

1076 Forest Ave • S.I., N.Y. 347-850-2322

By Appointment • Day & Evening Hours

Speech, OT & PT

Ph.D, LCSW

Anxiety, Fears & Worries, Anger, Depression, Grief/Sadness, Insecurity/Shyness, Self-Esteem, Relationship Problems Private, Comfortable & Confidential

718-650-9000 michael.w.desimone@gmail.com 175 Burbank Ave (New Dorp) michaeldesimonetherapy.com

Kim Williams-Jenkins

LCSW-R, MSEd, CRC, CASAC

MA, LMHC-BC

Michael DeSimone Helping Adults, Children and Adolescents with

Psychotherapist

orthodontics

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

718-608-1508

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

speech pathology

Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics

Gentle, Personal, Quality Care for Children & Adults 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312

(718) 967-5213

Individualized and Customized: Language Enhancement Programs, Auditory Training Programs, Fluency Enhancement Programs, Oral-Sensory-Motor Plans, Voice Treatment Programs, Accent Reduction Programs, FeedingTreatment Plans, Pediatric & Adult Clients We welcome NYC DOE clients, and we are now an associate of The Perfect Playground for all CSE/CPSE cases

www.pediatricandadultspeech.com

Lisa Jiannetto, MA, CCC-SLP, Director

718.356.6604 • 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308

• Advanced Integrative Therapy • Indiv/Couples/Family • Special Needs/Identity/Self Esteem • Work & Educational Issues/ Abuse-Recovery • Autism/Aspergers Some Insurances Accepted

15 1st Street, 2nd Floor • 10306

www.bracesbydrindelicato.com

917-837-1317 CulturallyCompetentCounseling@Gmail

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QUALITY CARE SPEECH CENTER, INC.

NYS Licensed Speech Pathologists, Occupational & Physical Therapists Evaluation and 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

718.605.4301

3767 Hylan Blvd (Great Kills) Randi Pino M.A., CCC-SLP/TSHH, Director

www.qualitycarespeech.com

claire guttsman m.a., c.c.c. - slp

1076 forest ave. (corner of Manor Rd.)

718-447-5501

Certified professional, providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 35 years. additional services: Public Speaking Improvement, Accent Reduction, Corporate Speech Pathology & Lecturing

speech pathology

Speech and Language Therapy Associates of Staten Island, PLLC PROMPT Trained Therapists SOS Feeding Approach Orton-Gillingham & Wilson trained therapists

Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling

DOE APPROVED TO PROVIDE MONO AND BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

Speech and Language Pathology Practice Serving You and Your Children

Autistic Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Craniofacial Differences, Fluency Disorders, Apraxia of Speech, “Late Talkers,” Hearing Impairments & Phonological / Articulation Disorders 347.640.4SLP (4757) • 188 Hylan Blvd • 10305 www.bbslp.org • Email: info@bbslp.org

Most Insurances Accepted

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

NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

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Evaluations & Therapeutic Intervention for Children & Adults PROMPT Trained Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy Specializing in Fluency ASHA Certified 465 Belfield Ave • Annadale Town North Shore: 1076 Forest Ave

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718.494.1932

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Speech Language Pathology PC

• Diagnosis & treatment of infants, toddlers, adults • Autism, learning and communication disabilities • Articulation, impaired language, stuttering or lisps • All major credit cards and insurances

718.259.4001 www.slpmd.com

1829 Richmond Rd SI, NY 10306

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Speech - Language Pathology Practice

750 sq ft fully equipped sensory gym with foam pit, trampoline, swings & more.

We also offer open play, private play dates, academic tutoring & peer groups.

advertiser directory 1199 SEIU Employment Center.............53

Fun Station ...............................................31

Showplace Entertainment....................... 7

A Friendly Face........................................55

Gaynor McCown School......................25

SI Academy..............................................19

A Taste of Honey.....................................50

Gingerbread Learning Center.............71

SI Community Tennis..............................39

Advantage Care Physicians................17

Grounded Dancers................................35

SIMH Touch a Truck................................27

American Karate.....................................55

Ian’s Majestic Murals..............................39

SI Pediatric Dentistry................................47

Bario’s Restaurant....................................33

iPlay America...........................................27

Silhouette Dance.....................................63

Big Bird’s Playhouse................................57

Italian Bred...............................................33

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JCC of Staten Island.........................12, 14

Small World Dental.................................41

Bump2Beyond ........................................38

Master Curry Karate................................. 3

Small World Kids......................................45

Casa Belvedere.......................................65

Mathnasium............................................... 9

Sportsplex at the Mount.........................63

Child Mind Institute.................................57

Mega Mix Entertainment.......................35

St. Joseph by the Sea.............................21

Curtis High School...................................22

Mini World Preschool.............................39

St. Joseph Hill Academy........................49

Cutest Cookies.........................................43

Music Together of SI...............................45

St. Peter’s Boys High School..................21

Dance Sensations...................................61

My Fat Loss Expert...................................57

Sunny Days...............................................48

Delco Drugs.............................................50

New Dorp Christian Academy.............48

Supeme Chocolatier..............................47

Delicious Orchards.................................29

Notre Dame Academy.........................23

Tender Care on the Mount...................61

Dr. Lisa Lazzara (Kids Dental) ..............55

Propect Hill Orchards.............................27

The Kid Pro Parenting Classes..............48

Dr. Biaggio Pacifico................................11

Proud Moments.......................................61

The Village Preschool.............................39

Dr. Frank Scafuri.......................................13

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

Victory Gymnastics.................................45

Early Start, Inc...........................................53

Reflections in Dance..............................59

Von Thun Farms ......................................27

EJ Michaels...............................................41

Richmond County Savings Bank.......... 2

Fastrackids................................................59

Richmond University Med. Ctr................ 5

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For Information About The Early Intervention Program Call 311.

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