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Eating Out with the Family
at Adobe Blues
I am full. Full of Enchiladas that is. I actually can't even think straight. Tonight we ate at a staple in New Brighton--Adobe Blues. For those of you who are not familiar with it (and there may still be a few of you out there) Adobe Blues is located past the ferry and just a little before Snug Harbor off of Richmond Terrace at 63 Lafayette Avenue. It serves southwestern food and boasts a humungous beer list--which is what appealed to us some years back when a hangover wasn ...
Opening Day at the Carousel for All Children!
at Willowbrook Park
Be one of the first to take a ride on The World's Finest Classic Victorian Carousel. This year marks the Carousel's 10th anniversary and boy are they having a party! This Saturday, May 1st from 12:00-5:00 the Greenbelt is hosting a Grand Opening Day complete with face-painting, a wildflower activities, field games, the Adopt-A-Pet program and something new this year---a Monkey Bridge hosted by the Boy Scouts of America.
Since 1999 The Carousel For All Children has been bringing old-fashioned fun back to Staten Island. Kids ...
What A Week!
Hey there! This is turning out to be a beautiful week and the weekend's forecast is absolutely glorious--Saturday is supposed to be 85. Great day to head out and visit the Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park for its opening day on Saturday! I want to thank all of the Macaroni Families who have been giving me such great feedback on my lil ol' newsletter here. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am enjoying putting it together for you. FYI fellow Tweeters, you can ...
April 30th through May 1st
Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2 - Alice Austen House Mother's Day Art and Crafts Fair
All Ages--Unique hand-made gifts for Mom! Antique jewelry, clay art, illustrations, handmade soap, decorative flowers. And so Much More. You don't want to miss it.
Where: 2 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10305When: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PMWho: Alice Austen HouseHow: No Pre-Registration is NeededCost: Crafts and artwork will be for sale. They may be charging still for entry into the museum.For more info: Call 718 817 4506 x 10 for Info
Saturday, May 1 through Sunday, May 2 - Sakura Matsuri 2010--at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Participate in New York City's "rite of spring" at Sakura Matsuri, a phenomenal weekend celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances. Enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, Japanese DJs, presentations on the art of manga, tea ceremonies, and workshops for all ages.
Where: 900 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225 right near Propect Park and the Prospect Park Zoo.When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday closes at 7:00 pm)Who: Brooklyn Botanical GardenHow: If you are interested you should probably get tickets in advance. Go to their website at www.bbg.org to purchase. BBG shares a parking lot with the Brooklyn Museum for a fee but there is some street parking as well for free.Cost: Special Sakura Matsuri pricing $15 for Adults and Children under 12 are still free.For more info: www.bbg.org
April 30th through May 9th
Friday, April 30 - Toddler Story Time
Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years old with their parent/caregiver can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and interact with other toddlers in the neighborhood.
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10302When: 10:30 AMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Friday, April 30 - El Día de Los Ninos/Dia de los Libros - Children's Day/Book Day
For Ages 4 and up. Join us for this children's holiday celebrating books and reading. Enjoy stories, riddles, simple puppet show & a craft.
En Español : Ven a celebrar nuestro segundo "Día de los niños/Día de los Libros"! Tendremos libros, cuentos, rimas y canciones y una manualidad sorpresa.
Para niños de 4 años en adelante
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:30 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: Registratyion is necessary and starts April 23rd. Necesita registrarse. El registro empieza el 23 de Abril.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Friday, April 30 - Reading Aloud
Children ages 5 and older will enjoy listening to stories read aloud.
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Saturday, May 1 - Beginning Birders
At the Clay Pit Ponds State Preserve, anytime is a good time to pick up birding. Learn the basics of binoculars, field guides and Clay Pit's birds. Enjoy birding with the early birds of Clay Pit Ponds and Seth Wollney of Staten Island Museum.
Where: 83 Nielsen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309When: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Clay Pit Ponds State PreserveHow: Pre-Registration is RequiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 605-3970 ext 201
Saturday, May 1 - Free Comic Book Day!!!
Teens and Young Adults: Come to Comic Book Jones for Free Comic Book Day on 5/1 featuring @
evandorkin @davidgallaher @hypersteve and the Timony Twins! Don't miss it!
Where: 2220 Forest Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10303When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMWho: Comic Book JonesHow: Call for more info or visit online.Cost: They say its Free Comic Book Day!For more info: www.comicbookjones.com or call them at 718 448 1234
Saturday, May 1 - Bad Kitty Storytime
Please join us at our weekly storytime when we read the 'Bad Kitty' books. Let's see what adventures Bad Kitty gets into. Stories and a small craft .
Where: 2245 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314,When: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes and Noble BooksellersHow: Pre-Registration is not necessary.Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-982-6983
Sunday, May 2 - Enrichment Workshop--The Identity of the Red Panda
Enjoy an afternoon with the Staten Island Zoo and our furry friend the Red Panda. Watch this playful creature with some fun toys while you learn his true identity. Make a craft for yourself, too!
Where: 614 Broadway Staten Island, NY 10310When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Staten Island ZooHow: No Pre-Registration is necessaryCost: Free with regular zoo admission.For more info: (718) 442-3100 or www.statenislandzoo.org
Monday, May 3 - Teen Cafe
Ages 12-18. Come hang out with your friends in a cool, casual environment. Bring snacks to enjoy while you listen to the radio & chat with your friends. Use laptops to do your homework, watch videos, play games, & more!
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 2:30 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is not required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Monday, May 3 - Retro Gaming
For ages 12 to 18. It's back to the good old days. Join your friends and roll the dice. Move pieces by hand instead of with a mouse click. Join us for some old fashion board game fun.
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 3:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Come on downCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Monday, May 3 - Reading Aloud
For ages 5 and older. Join us as we read aloud from your favorite storybooks.
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)
Staten Island, NY 10312When: 4:00 PMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-4636
Tuesday, May 4 - Baby Story Time
Babies from birth to 18 months old with their parent/caregiver can enjoy great books, lively songs, rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood.
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 10:30 AMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Tuesday, May 4 - Baby Space
Library time for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Have fun with songs and rhymes you can share with babies and introduce them to simple board books and early literacy. Meet other parents in the neighborhood. Baby program runs 4 Tuesdays in May.
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 10:30 AM (Baby program runs 4 Tuesdays in May.)Who: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Please sign up in advance.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Tuesday, May 4 - Toddler Story Time
Please join us for our weekly toddler storytime. Every week we read different books and sing songs. This storytime takes place every Tuesday morning. Please contact the Children's Department if you have questions.
Where: 2245 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NYWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes and Noble BooksellersHow: Pre-Registration is not necessary.Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-982-6983
Tuesday, May 4 - Reading Aloud
Children Ages 5 and older will enjoy listening to their favorite stories being read aloud.
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.), Staten Island, NY 10305When: 5:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 816-5834
Wednesday, May 5 - Nerd Connection: HIgh School Teen Study Group
Is school wearing you down and out? Do you feel like you have more on your plate than you can chew? Well, you're not alone. Many teens feel this way entering their later and more stressful high school years. So join our study group where we can help each other to study for tests like SATs, Regents and Advanced Placement exams, plus the regular classes of high school.
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)
Staten Island, NY 10312When: 3:00 PMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: Go to their website to see upcoming events as well.Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information, log on to www.nerdconnection.webs.com
Wednesday, May 5 - Teen Tech Time
For Tweens and Teens 12-18. Need extra computer time? Want to add some bling to your myspace? Research colleges? Edit video? Just search the web? Learn about our electronic services and play with the library laptops.
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is Required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Wednesday, May 5 - Reading Aloud
For ages 3 and older. Enjoy listening to books read aloud, finger-plays, action rhymes and a coloring activity.
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 4:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: No pre-registration needed.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Wednesday, May 5 - Arts & Crafts
For ages 5 to 11.
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Pre-registration required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Wednesday, May 5 - Picture Book Time
Children ages 3 and older can enjoy a variety of picture books read by the Children's Librarian.
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 4:00 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Thursday, May 6 - Drop-In Guided Nature Hike
Join naturalists in an all-ages walk through the Preserve trails. Learn the natural and cultural history of the area. Observe weekly changes in the animals, wildflowers and weather of Clay Pit Ponds.
Where: 83 Nielsen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveHow: Just Drop In!Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 605-3970 ext 201
Thursday, May 6 - Make Art with Michael Albert
For ages 5-12. Michael Albert is the author of "An Artist's America" (Henry Holt), a picture book restropective of his art collection. Mr. Albert will talk about his new book, his art and will teach children his trademark style of art, "Cerealism," a technique of collage work made from cereal boxes.
Where: 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306When: 4:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Thursday, May 6 - Game Time
Children ages 5 and older can play a variety of board games as well as virtual Wii games.
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 4:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Thursday, May 6 - Reading Aloud
For Children ages 3-11. Come and listen to your favorite stories being read.
Where: 2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.), Staten Island, NY 10314When: 4:00 PMWho: Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 494-1642
Thursday, May 6 - GAME ON!!!!
Ages 7-15. Challenge your friends to Naruto, Bowling, Boxing, and more on Wii.
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.), Staten Island, NY 10310When: 4:00 PMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Thursday, May 6 - Spring Craft
For ages 5 and older. Make a beautiful bird mobile!
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 4:00 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Pre-registration required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
Thursday, May 6 - Reading Aloud
For ages 3 and up. Come and read aloud with other children and families in your neighborhood.
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.)
Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1444
Friday, May 7 - Toddler Story Time
Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years old with their parent/caregiver can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and interact with other toddlers in the neighborhood.
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)
Staten Island, NY 10312When: 10:30 AMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-4636
Friday, May 7 - Reading Aloud
Children ages 5 and older will enjoy listening to their favorite stories read aloud.
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 3:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Friday, May 7 - SI Book Club
For age 5 and Up. Come discuss the books read at our Read Aloud program for children and caregivers.
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.), Staten Island, NY 10306When: 4:00 PMWho: Richmondtwon LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 668-0413
Friday, May 7 - Game Day
A variety of board games and other games for ages 5 to 11.
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY 10301When: 4:00 PMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Pre-registration required.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-8560
Friday, May 7 - Mother's Day Craft
Ages 4 and over. Come and make a Craft for your Mom, Grandmother or Caregiver for Mother's Day
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.)
Staten Island, NY 10304When: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Pre-Registration is required.Cost: FreeFor more info: 718-351-1444
Friday, May 7 - Drop-In Young Scientists: Forest Ecology
Ages 8 to 12 *First weekend of every month Fri., May 7th 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Sat., May 8th 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join us on either Friday or Saturday for our Young Scientists program, where we explore a different science-related topic each month. Topics will vary, but will always be hands-on and fun.
Where: 83 Nielsen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveHow: Just Drop on In!Cost: A $5 donation for materials would be greatly appreciated in the form of a check payable to "Natural Heritage Trust".For more info: (718) 605-3970 ext 201
Saturday, May 8 - Zoofari Recruitment Day
For older kids and teens. Do you like working with children? Do you like playing games, making crafts, and looking at the zoo animals? If so, we could use your help with summer camp. Come and find out what it is all about!
Where: 614 Broadway Staten Island, 10310When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Staten Island ZooHow: Registration is not requiredCost: Free with Paid Admission to the zoo.For more info: www.statenislandzoo.org or call 718-442-3100
Saturday, May 8 - Mother's Day Storytime
Join us as Barnes & Noble celebrates Mother's Day. There will be stories about special moms. Bring that special someone with you to share in this fun storytime. We will be making something special for them. Stories and a small craft
Where: 2245 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NYWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes and Noble BooksellersHow: Pre-Registration is not necessaryCost: FreeFor more info: 718-982-6983
Saturday, May 8 - Cards and Gifts for Moms and Dads
Create a nature themed card to share with mom, dad, aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas! Bring family photos to make a sculpture of your own family "tree".
Where: 83 Nielsen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309When: 2:30 PM - 4:00 AMWho: Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveHow: Pre-Registration is probably a good idea.Cost: A $5 donation for materials would be greatly appreciated in the form of a check payable to "Natural Heritage Trust"For more info: Phone: (718) 605-3970 ext 201
Sunday, May 9 - Mother's Day at the Zoo
Mother's are Free at the Zoo on Mother's Day.
Where: 614 Broadway Staten Island, 10310When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Staten Island ZooHow: Get there early!Cost: Free for mother's with paid child.For more info: 718-442-3100 or www.statenislandzoo.org
Tuesday, May 4 - Teen Lounge
Ages 12-18 Leave the velvet ropes behind & come hang out with your friends in a cool, casual enviornment. Bring snacks to enjoy while you listen to the radio & chat with your friends. Use laptops to do your homework, watch videos, play games, & more!
Where: 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307When: 2:30 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: No pre-registration necessary.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 984-0945
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