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Happy Valentine's Day!
or...don't be hogging all the cholcolate!
Happy Valentine's Day Peeps! If you celebrate this day of all days to tell those you love that you love them, you want to do it in a special way--and in a way that doesn;t leave you feeling like you've just spent a small fortune on something that hopefully will last until Arbor Day (the last friday in April--I checked). Do what we do--make it at home. Just as with the Christmas cards we made last year, this year we are aiming at making some of our ...
Congratulations!!!
On winning tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters!
Congratulations to Phil and Sylvia Guastella and their two adorable children Nicholas and Nina. They have just won the family five pack of tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotter's on February 19th at 7:30 in Madison' Square Garden. Yay them! Thank you too all of you who participated in the contest! This contests alone brought in over 25 happy new subscribers (happy I hope!)
The next contest, a four pack of tickets to see Nora and Delia Ephron's amazing play Love, Loss and What I wore will ...
The Flying Karamazov Brothers!
...or my pre-Valentine's Day Date
One of the major perks about my job is that I get to stay home with Teddy as much as possible. Do I need any others? Welllll…sometimes. Every once in awhile, and now that Macaroni Kid is becoming more and more recognizable, our National Headquarters and their amazing ability to procure fantastic tickets for us Media types (insert knowing smirk).
A few weeks ago I received an email from Susan at MacKid PR asking if anyone in the NY area wanted to go to see one (or more) of ...
Monday, February 14 - Valentines Day Craft
creating a craft to give to a friend or loved one.
Ages 8 - 16
Where: 75 Bennett Street, 10302When: 3:30 PMWho: Port Richmond Branch LibraryHow: Come on in!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, February 14 - Rhythm and Sound
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.), Staten Island, NY 10305When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: For ages 5 and older.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 816-5834
Tuesday, February 15 - Toddler Story Time
Where: Richmond AvenueWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes and NobleHow: Please contact the Children's Department if you have questions.Cost: FreeFor more info: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/20210492-97
Tuesday, February 15 - After School Park Rangers
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.)
Staten Island, NY 10308When: 3:30 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Pre-registration is required by calling the library.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Tuesday, February 15 - Presley & Melody
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 4:00 PMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Come on downCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Wednesday, February 16 - Board Game Bonanza
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.), Staten Island, NY 10305When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: 718-816-5834
Wednesday, February 16 - Flight of a Thousand Cranes: Origami Club
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: 718-351-1444
Wednesday, February 16 - Shirazad's Children
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Friday, February 18 - Valentine's Day Craft
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 3:30 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: **Pre-registration is required** Over the phone or in-personCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Friday, February 18 - Board Games
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on in!!!Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Saturday, February 19 - Harlem Globetrotters!!!
Where: Madison Square Garden, NYWhen: 7:30 PMWho: Harlem Globetrotter'sHow: Use the promotional code MACKID readers will receive $7 off of select tickets.Cost: There is a huge range of ticket prices available. Starting at $24.90For more info: www.harlemglobetrotters.com
Tuesday, February 22 - Valentines Day Craft for Teens
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Monday, February 14 - Reading Aloud
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)
Staten Island, NY 10312When: 4:00 PMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-4636
Monday, February 14 - Reading Aloud
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Tuesday, February 15 - Toddler's Storytime
Where: 2245 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314When: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes & Noble BooksellersHow: Come on DownCost: FreeFor more info: 718-982-6983
Tuesday, February 15 - Baby and Me
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 11:00 AMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Pre-registration is recommended.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Tuesday, February 15 - Preschool Story & Craft Program
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 11:00 AMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Please call to registerCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Tuesday, February 15 - Preschool Story Time
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 1:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Tuesday, February 15 - Gifts that Keep on Giving
Where: 700 Rockland Ave.When: 1:00 PMWho: Greenbelt Nature CenterHow: Please call to registerCost: Fee per craft participant: $3 non-members; $2 Greenbelt Conservancy members.For more info: (718)351-3450 or [email protected]
Tuesday, February 15 - Aesop's Fables
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Call to see where the location is exactly.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Tuesday, February 15 - The Glow Show
Where: 2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.), Staten Island, NY 10314When: 2:30 PMWho: Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryHow: For ages 6 to 12. Preregistration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 494-1642
Tuesday, February 15 - Reading Aloud
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.), Staten Island, NY 10305When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Please come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 816-5834
Tuesday, February 15 - Gingerbread Houses
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 4:00 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Preregistration is required, limited to 20 participants.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Wednesday, February 16 - Greenbelt Tree Tots
Where: 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue, Staten IslandWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMWho: Greenbelt ConservancyHow: Registration required; class limit 12Cost: $4 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 for non-membersFor more info: 718-351-3450
Wednesday, February 16 - Greenbelt Peepers
Where: 700 Rockland Ave. at the Intersection of Brielle and Rockland AvenuesWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMWho: The Greenbelt Nature CenterHow: Registration required. Space is limitedCost: $4.00 per session for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6.00 for non-members.For more info: 718-351-3450, [email protected]
Wednesday, February 16 - Baby Story Time
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.), Staten Island, NY 10305When: 10:30 AMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 816-5834
Wednesday, February 16 - Toddler Story Time
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 11:00 AMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Pre-registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Wednesday, February 16 - Reading Aloud
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 3:30 PMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Wednesday, February 16 - After School Book Club
The collections and historic buildings of Richmond Town will enhance the readers experience of the various time periods the books are set in.
The after school book club is for boys and girls in grades 4 through 7.
Where: 441 Clarke AvenueWhen: 3:30 PMWho: Historic RichmondtownHow: Call to register or get more informationCost: The Program is free but the book is not included.For more info: 718-351-1611 x280
Wednesday, February 16 - Reading Aloud
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 4:00 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Wednesday, February 16 - Reading Aloud
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 4:00 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Thursday, February 17 - Toddler Story
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 10:30 AMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Pre-registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Thursday, February 17 - Toddler Story Time
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 10:30 AMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Thursday, February 17 - Preschool Story Time
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 11:00 AMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Pre-registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Thursday, February 17 - Story Museum
Preschool children up to age 5.
Where: 441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Historic Richmond TownHow: Please call (718) 351-1611 x 280 to make a reservationCost: Admission $3/Child, Adult/FREEFor more info: http://www.historicrichmondtown.org
Thursday, February 17 - Tween Book Club And Craft
For ages 8-14.
Where: 75 Bennett Street, 10302When: 3:30 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Thursday, February 17 - Picture Book Time
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 4:00 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Thursday, February 17 - Reading Aloud
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Thursday, February 17 - Reading Aloud & Craft
Where: 2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.), Staten Island, NY 10314When: 4:00 PMWho: Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 494-1642
Thursday, February 17 - "Club Thursday"
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 4:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Thursday, February 17 - Draw! @ the library
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 4:00 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: For ages 5-18Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Friday, February 18 - Toddler Time
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 10:30 AMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Saturday, February 19 - Free Math Tutoring
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 12:00 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: First come, first served, so get there early.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Saturday, February 19 - Math Tutoring - Prek - 8th Grade
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: First come, first served basis so come early!Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-351-2977
Monday, February 21 - Picturebook Time
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Thursday, February 24 - Children's Arts and Crafts - Valentine's Day Craft
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Please register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Thursday, February 24 - Valentine Craft for Kids
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 4:00 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Pre-register by phone or in person.Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-984-0945
Monday, February 28 - Valentines Day Craft
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 3:30 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: 718-442-0158
Monday, February 14 - Teen Cafe
Play your favorite games on the PS3 and Wii. For ages 12-18.
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:30 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Monday, February 14 - Retro Gaming
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 3:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Tuesday, February 15 - Teen Lounge
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 2:30 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Tuesday, February 15 - Free Bagpipe or Drum Lessons
Where: Marine Corps League Building, 46 Ontario Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301When: 8:00 PMWho: The Staten Island Pipes and DrumsHow: Email for more infoCost: FreeFor more info: [email protected]
Wednesday, February 16 - Teen Tech Time
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info:
(718) 668-0413
Wednesday, February 16 - Beautiful Words, Beautiful Writing
Where: 21-25 Robin Road, Staten Island, NY 10305When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Wednesday, February 16 - Teen Study Nights
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 6:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info:
(718) 442-8560
Thursday, February 17 - Wii @ Tottenville
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 2:30 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Monday, February 14 - Duct Tape I.D holders
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 2:30 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Come on in and bring your Dad or grandfather!!!Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Monday, February 14 - Valentine Craft
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.), Staten Island, NY 10308When: 4:00 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Pre-registration is required by calling the library.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-6670
Wednesday, February 16 - Teen Art
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Wednesday, February 16 - Shirazad's Children
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on Down!Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Wednesday, February 16 - Music With Patrick at the South Beach Library
Where: 21-25 Robin Road, Staten Island, NYWhen: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on in and bring your dancing shoes!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.musicwithpatrick.com
Thursday, February 17 - Tween Book Club and Craft
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 3:30 PMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Saturday, February 19 - Harlem Globetrotters!!!
Where: Madison Square Garden, NYWhen: 7:30 PMWho: The Harlem Globetrotter'sHow: Use the promotional code MACKID readers will receive $7 off of select tickets.Cost: There is a huge range of ticket prices available. Starting at $24.90.For more info: www.harlemglobetrotters.com
Wednesday, February 23 - Staten Island's Got Talent!
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-registration required in order to perform. Pre-registration starts on Wednesday, February 9Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-668-0413
Wednesday, February 23 - President's Day Craft
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.), Staten Island, NY 10304When: 2:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Wednesday, February 23 - Music With Patrick at the South Beach Library
Where: 21-25 Robin Road, Staten Island, NYWhen: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach Library and Music with PatrickHow: Come on down and shake what your momma gave ya!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.musicwithpatrick.com
Wednesday, February 23 - Music With Patrick at the South Beach Library
Where: 21-25 Robin Road, Staten Island, NYWhen: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach Library and Music with PatrickHow: Come on down and shake what your momma gave ya!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.musicwithpatrick.com
Thursday, February 24 - Polar Opposites
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 3:30 PMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Come on in!Cost: Free and awesome!For more info: 718-442-1416
Saturday, February 26 - Family BINGO!
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-registration Required.Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-668-0413
A new Info Session has been added
to find out more about the SI Green Charter School for Envionmental Discovery
In September 2012, the Staten Island Green Charter School is hoping to open. They will be starting with a Kindergarten and First Grade program that aims at uncovering each child’s learning styles and teaching them how to produce energy efficient environments. They will use differentiated instruction with something called Response to Intervention to accomplish this major goal. In a nutshell, they will try to reach all of our children in their own language. This is a great thing and something that education strives for.
If you are interested in ...
Saving Daniel.....
what we can do to help
There was no way I couldn't share this one....
Daniel is a three year old boy from Oregon. He needs a kidney. Right now his mother gives him kidney dialysis every night from their home. Daniel's bones are getting so weak and brittle from the kidney disease that he will have to be moved into a nursing home.
The only way to save Daniel's life is to find him a living kidney donor. His blood type is B, but anyone with O or B blood type can ...
Wacky Mom Syndrome
It has happened to you!
As a mother of two little children, I have spoken with a lot of other moms over the past few years. It is amazing how most women are overwhelmed with their lives and the adjustments they have made since having a child. This overwhelmed feeling is certainly reasonable. Our life changes dramatically, we lose sleep, we lose focus, and mostly, we lose ourselves. Mothers who feel super tired, super stressed and super emotional, they are going through what I call the "Wacky Mom Syndrome" (WMS).
Many women talk about getting ...
Searching for Families Who Are Paying it Forward..
...with a Chance to win from Scholastic!!!
Have you ever dreamed of having your family featured in a got milk?® mustache ad? Well this may be your chance – if you are a family that believes in paying it forward and giving it back.
Scholastic Parent & Child® magazine and the National Milk Mustache “got milk?”® Campaign just announced the return of their “Family of the Year” contest, a nationwide search to identify those families who make a difference in the lives of others in their neighborhoods, schools, or communities by giving back.
Think your crew has got the ...
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