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SOLUTIONS FOR PARENTING IN STATEN ISLAND

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Signs of Drug Use

What to Look For In Your Child

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Summer on the island Local events, activities and fun

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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

in this issue:

6 Community and School News 12 The Top 11 Super Moms

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Don’t Let Your Child Become a Summer Couch Potato

Mike Reilly: Breaking the Stigma on Mental Illness

Combating Summer Slide

Highlights Book Giveaway

Parenting the Old-fashioned Way

34 Dear Teacher: Important Educational Questions 36

Professional Directory

38 This and That: Summer Fun Crafts 39

Amloid Beach Toy Giveaway

Family Calendar

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Good Sports: No Room for Bullying in Sports

The Drug Epidemic: What to Look For

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Free Summer Meals School is out, but grumbling bellies don’t break for summer. The Summer Meals Program has returned this year, providing free, healthy breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under at hundreds of locations around the City until September 1 (with the exception of July 4 and August 21). The Summer Meals Program is available at various public schools, community pool centers, libraries, and other locations around the city. Children do not need to register or show any kind of documentation or ID to receive their free meal. To find a Summer Meals location or view a menu, go to schoolfoodnyc.org or download the “SchoolFood App.” You can also link directly at siparent.com.

Go to schoolfoodnyc.org for more information

Enhanced Special Education in Catholic Schools Beginning in September, a new special education program will be offered in three Catholic Schools in Staten Island. The Enhanced Special Education Program will be piloted at Our Lady Star of the Sea, St. Adalbert’s and Holy Rosary. While the schools already serve students with special needs, a targeted investment is being made for additional inclusion of these students. Go to siparent.com to link to more information

on the new program offerings.

“This is not going to just benefit the children who have these learning needs,” said Dr. Timothy J. McNiff, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese. “The diversity that they bring to our schools is going to benefit all children. You have to know how to embrace, accept and work with diversity, which certainly includes people who learn and work differently.”

Here’s What You’ll Find Online •New Special Ed Program in Catholic Schools • Summer Meals • 2019 High School Directory

2019 High School Directory If your child is entering eighth grade this fall, then now is the time to start thinking about high school. The 2019 NYC High School Directory is currently available online at the Department of Education website, and it’s filled with important information for students preparing to enter high school in fall of 2019. You’ll find high school fair dates, admissions test dates, application deadlines, important websites, as well as guidelines for applying, methods of admission, programs

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see Impractical Jokers: Homecoming at the Staten Island Museum from July 13, 2018 through March 17, 2019.

offered, and much more. You can also link to the directory at

siparent.com (in the preschools and schools tab under “public schools”) to get started helping your child apply to the high school of their choice.

Impractical Jokers: Homecoming Staten Island is no stranger to hit TV shows, and Impractical Jokers is decidedly one of best. A new exhibit at the Staten Island Museum is giving museum-goers an in-depth view of the show and its hilarious cast. Impractical Jokers: Homecoming explores the story of four longtime friends from Staten Island whose hidden-camera, comedic television show, Impractical Jokers, has become a pop culture phenomenon. Steeped in embarrassment and awkward situations to make you laugh and cringe, the humor is built upon a foundation of trust and camaraderie amongst the four guys, James “Murr” Murray, Sal Vulcano, Brain “Q” Quinn, and Joe Gatto. See original costumes, props and art created over the past seven seasons. View new interviews, episode highlights and learn about behind-the-scenes production, including some secrets. Take a journey with the Jokers from high school hijinks to mainstream comedic success that all started on the shores of Staten Island. Interactive surprises are found throughout the museum to make the Jokers’ exhibition experience as unexpected as the Impractical Jokers themselves. Regular museum

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admission rates apply. Impractical Jokers: Homecoming is on view from July 13, 2018 through March 17, 2019.

12 Weeks of Summer Sick of those dreaded two words “I’m bored”? Go to siparent.com and check out our 12 Weeks of Summer section! Each week we’re offering a bunch of new ideas for staving off the summertime boohoos of boredom. Rainy days, food fun, special trips, rewarding activities, games, crafts and much more! Trust us, 12 weeks isn’t as long as it sounds. Check it out on siparent.com/12weeksofsummer and be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletters n our home page, where we will update you every week with new ideas!

Disability Day Poster Contest Winners Assemblyman Michael Cusick recently met with several Staten Island elementary school students in Albany to call attention to New Yorkers living with various physical and mental impairments and to celebrate their numerous accomplishments. “I will always work to improve conditions, and make life easier, for men, women, and children living with disabilities. These young men and women are the future leaders of our world and it is important that we provide them with the tools to understand issues that affect everyday people. They are an inspiration to the state and nation, and will always have a friend in me.” Assemblyman Cusick said.

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See performances from Wicked and The Band’s Visit right here in Staten Island!

Wild turkeys gathering near the hospital entrance is no rare sight in South Beach.

The students present at the State Capitol were winners in the annual Disability Day Poster Contest. From Kindergarten to 5th grade, the winners who were honored at Albany are: Jayden Balatucan, Anthony Pizzo, Salvatore Ragucci, Michael Tisi, Scarlett Serdaros, Jordyn Carmelengo, Chiara Selfridge, Emma Kokkinakis, Joseph Iacono, Marcella Del Balso, Daniel Boylan, Nico Vitagliano, Star Papas, Jayla Rae DiTringo, Lily Ahlborn, Fifth Grade Sara Pukala, Nicole Kindja, and Madison Hoerle.

government for bringing this event to our shores, and I encourage all of my constituents to come out and enjoy this summer afternoon performance on our waterfront.”

Broadway in the Boros Get a taste of Broadway without leaving the Island! Broadway in the Boros is back for its third year bringing free shows to all boroughs outside of Manhattan, including Staten Island of course. Cast members and musicians from 2018 Tony-nominated The Band’s Visit and Wicked will be performing at Lighthouse Point Plaza (waterfront adjacent to the National Lighthouse Museum) on Friday, July 13, 12-1pm. The event will also feature Broadway tickets and giveaways, trivia games and more, hosted by Julie James, host of the popular SiriusXM Radio show “On Broadway.” New York City Council Member Debi Rose said, “Our city is a center of musical talent and energy, and Broadway in the Boros gives Staten Islanders a sample of that talent without having to cross the harbor. As a lifelong fan of musicals, I’m thrilled to help bring dozens of Broadway stars to our beautiful waterfront space at Lighthouse Point Plaza for all Staten Islanders to enjoy. I thank my partners in

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Time to Go, Turkeys! The chicken might have a reason to cross the road, but no one really knows why wild turkeys roam the streets of Staten Island. Now we are finally saying “gobble, gobble, goodbye” to the strangely iconic birds of South Beach. City Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo and Speaker Corey Johnson announced they have secured $100,000 in funding for the capture and relocation of wild turkeys around the campus of Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) in Ocean Breeze and the surrounding East Shore communities. Don’t worry – the turkeys won’t be hurt; a new forever home awaits at a farm animal sanctuary in Upstate New York. Poultry puns aside, the animals pose a considerable public safety risk. According to a statement from Minority Leader Matteo’s office, the aggressive birds congregate near hospital entrances, often cause traffic and sometimes accidents, interfere with ambulances and patient drop-offs, and leave unsanitary droppings on the sidewalks. “These turkeys have been a nuisance to Staten Islanders for far too long, and the hazards they pose to public safety are serious. That is why I worked with several agencies and my colleagues on a safe, humane capture-and-relocation plan, and why I am committed to seeing this through until the end,” Matteo said.

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Super Healthy Mom – Her kids don’t have a clue what gluten is, but they are terrified of it. She’d rather die than be seen holding a Happy Meal and GMO’s are sure to be the cause of earth’s apocalypse. She told me so. Super Workout Mom – Somehow her post-pregnancy body is even better than her pre-pregnancy one. Maybe because she actually wears yoga pants TO DO YOGA. Super Career Mom – People often ask this mom “HOW do you do it all?” but no one really knows the answer. Her mysterious ability to be both a boss at work and also be a boss at home is seemingly impossible, but somehow she does it. And she’s got the financial ability to purchase a decent home in 21st century America to show for it. Super Clean House Mom – You know how you turn into a psychotic house-scrubbing maniac every time company is coming over? Well Super Clean House Mom is like that all the time, even without the looming threat of some snarky relative

Super Fun Mom – If moms were government organizations, this one would be the post office. Neither snow, nor hail, nor rain, nor sleet will keep this determined mama indoors with her kids. She’s at the park, the museum, the movies, the zoo, the amusement park, and occasionally the NASA Space Station boarding a rocket ship for a family tour of the moon. She’s the most fun mom ever. Super Friend Mom – This mom boasts a pretty impressive lineup of BFF’s, especially for someone at least a decade or two out of college. Her kids’ playdate schedule is booked solid thru next year, and she actually still talks to people ON THE PHONE. Like, just to say hi and stuff. Super Holiday Mom – She has the kids’ Halloween costumes purchased in August, Christmas shopping finished by September, and Easter baskets ready to go in February. Her outdoor decorations seem to defy the laws of physics, with displays that occasionally cause traffic accidents on her street. Her Elf on the Shelf has a more exciting life than most Hollywood celebrities and some suspect her husband is Santa Claus himself. Super Pregnant Mom – She’s nine months pregnant, wheeling a double stroller through the supermarket with one arm, and pushing a cart full of groceries with the other. She accomplishes more in her third trimester of pregnancy than some people do in their entire life. It’s almost as though she doesn’t even realize there’s a person living inside her. Super Not Super at All Mom – I’ll let you in on a little secret: Super Moms don’t really exist. A Super Mom is only “super” on the surface. Beneath the façade of awesomeness is a regular mom, like you and me, who is just as flawed as everyone else. It’s great to be inspired by her, but try not to be too envious. Super Jealous Mom is not a Super Mom at all. By Jeannine Cintron, a.k.a. Super Stressed Out Mom.

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parents and cut down on that phrase parents dread to hear, “I’m bored.” 1. Communicate Your Expectations. Sit down with you kids and lay out a plan, as well as, what you expect. Clearly older kids will have more responsibility but that doesn’t mean the little ones get off easy. 2. Schools Out For Summer, No Laying Around. Kids need to be active everyday so don’t leave home projects, chores or personal activities for the weekends. Make sure there are a handful of projects to be completed everyday, including ones that help you like fixing dinner, doing dishes or laundry.

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don’t let your child become a summer couch potato The percentage of children aged six to twelve who were physically active three or more times a week had its biggest drop in five years and is now under 25%, according to new data. With the laziest time of year for kids (summer break) upon us, have you thought about how your kids will stay busy as the temperatures go up?

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There are an estimated 15 million summer-time latchkey kids (ages 5-12 who stay home alone) in the U.S. and you’d think that these kids would naturally be drawn to visiting the local pool or running around outside with friends. Instead, they use the summer to sit around and engage in obesityrelated behaviors like watching TV, playing video games, eating sugar snacks and fewer vegetables according to a study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. To help combat this problem, just about every professional sports organization has launched a campaign to promote healthy kids. But what if you can’t connect with one of them or live in an area where these programs don’t exist? Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, recommends that parents take control of the situation and use these tips to put a plan in place that will keep kids active all summer long, make things easier on

3. Build a “Busy Calendar” For The Kids. Use a tool like BusyKid to help compile a “Busy Calendar.” Each day kids can see what needs to be done and can click projects/activities one at a time. This will help teach them responsibility, accountability and time management. 4. Assign By Strengths. Different kids are good at different things. Maybe one of your kids hates doing things outside. Maybe another loves the sunshine and fresh air. Besides assigning things by age, you should also consider their particular preferences when assigning tasks. 5. Find Balance. Make sure the tasks have a good balance of chores and fun. For every hour of chores, try to have one hour of another activity where your kids can enjoy themselves. After all, it’s their summer too. 6. Step It Off. If your child has a mobile phone, chances are it comes with a health app that can count steps. If it doesn’t, there are plenty available. Add one and have a weekly contest to see who puts in the most miles. 7. Reward Success. If all goes according to your plan, your kids will be moving around a bunch this summer and plenty of projects will be done. Make sure to reward them for working hard or staying with the plan. Paying an allowance is a great way to reward your kids, and can be a catalyst to learning about saving, spending and investing wisely. By Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid Chores and Allowance App, a 2018 National Parenting Product Award winner.

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MENTAL ILLNESS Breaking the Stigma Far too often, there is a lack of sympathy or understanding the impact mental illness can have on an individual, their family and the community as a whole. I know first-hand what impact mental illness can have on a family. My mother suffered from mental illness. From when I was about 6 years old my mother fought depression and emotional issues that took a toll on her daily life. She was diagnosed with having several nervous breakdowns during her life, spending weeks at a time in the hospital. It was always a difficult time for my Dad, brother and me seeing her this way. My family would tell me stories of the difficult times she and her siblings had growing up. Did that play a role in her mental illness? Quite possibly. As you can imagine my mother’s mental illness was hard on our family at times, especially for my Dad. Although I am sure it took a toll on him, he always remained her biggest champion, forever by her side. Reflecting on that now, I see that quality he had is true to his character and it helped keep our family strong. The experience with mental illness so close to me had an impact on my job as a police officer. We handled many jobs involving EDPs (Emotionally Disturbed Persons). I guess that is why those jobs seemed to tug at my heart, especially when it was a woman around my mother’s age. My intention in sharing this is not for sympathy, but simply to raise awareness to the fact that mental illness comes in all forms and it can impact any family. The world needs a little more EMPATHY! Resources for Children Staten Island Mental Health Society Early Childhood Services. The SIMHS’s four Head Start/Early Learn Centers serve more than 300 children (at any one time) between the ages of 3 and 5 each year. Pre-K is offered at each Head Start center. To be eligible for Head Start, a family’s income

must meet federal guidelines. There are no fees or tuition, and free transportation is provided. “The nationally acclaimed, award-winning curriculum focuses on school readiness, and gives each child learning and playing experiences that prepare him or her for school, academically, emotionally, and socially. Bi-lingual teachers assist children for whom English is a second language. Children are also provided with a wide range of health and social services.” Child Mind Institute. Offers specialized behavioral treatments that were designed and found to be effective specifically for children. Their psychiatrists are experts in how children and adolescents respond to medication and bring a collaborative approach to helping parents determine when and how medication should be part of a child’s treatment. For children with severe symptoms or families who are traveling long distances, they also offer intensive interventions to help kids experience big change in a short period of time. Resources for Adults Staten island University Hospital – Northwell Health. Department of Psychiatry of Staten Island University Hospital, a fully comprehensive service addressing the needs of patients requiring psychiatric care. Staffed by an accredited team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, activity therapists, working with primary care physicians and allied health professionals, the Department offers sophisticated multi-disciplinary care wherever and whenever it is needed. Richmond University Medical Center. The Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Program (CPEP) is a multifaceted treatment program offering a full range of psychiatric emergency services including crisis intervention in an emergency room setting, comprehensive evaluation by psychiatrist, nurse and social worker, referral and linkage to the appropriate community clinics in 5 days after the CPEP visit. The services also include extended observation unit (up to 72 hours), alcohol and substance abuse counseling, mobile outreach team, and a 24 hours crisis hotline.

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Foster an “Outside” Connection to Learning!

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Summer is the perfect time to show kids that learning doesn’t just happen at school. And one of the best ways to make at-home learning fun during the summer is to take it outside! You can conduct simple experiments that may be too messy for indoors, find various bugs and birds, give writing prompts about nature, examine flowers, trees, and gardens or try a nature-themed art project.

While there are plenty of games specifically designed to build math skills, you probably already have a few options sitting in your garage. For instance, a yard game like cornhole requires on-the-spot addition. Monopoly also requires players to count. Math Slam, Connect Four, Ticket to Ride, Even Steven’s Odd, and Rush Hour are just a few others that help foster math skill building. Even hopscotch helps build valuable skills!

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Having a framework is very helpful for parents in focusing their children on periods of dedicated learning time each week throughout the summer. Get kids in the habit of sitting down for skills-building activities using mazes and puzzles to keep it fun.

One of the best ways for kids to practice math is by learning to control their own summer spending money. For older kids, you may give them more control over saving and spending. For younger children, you may need to mentor and monitor more closely. Either way, allow your child to earn

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Not only is maintaining a reading habit over the summer essential for staying up to speed, it can also be a great avenue for family bonding. Try starting a family book club that meets on one scheduled night or morning a week. If your children are at different reading levels, one might read the book solo, while the other works with you. Let them choose the topic. There are many great tools to help you select the right book; check out the booklists at Common Sense Media for reading list inspiration. Pose questions like “What surprised you most about the book?” or “Who was your favorite character?” You’ll learn more about what your children have on their minds, all while keeping skills sharp for the school year ahead.

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parenting the old-fashioned way Why the “My Kids Turned Out Just Fine” Argument is Invalid How many times have you argued with your parents or in-laws about how to take care of your kids? I can remember numerous heated discussions with my mother-in-law in particular when my children were infants. She just didn’t understand all the current parenting rules. Why do they have to sleep on their back? Why can’t they have a blanket in their crib? Why can’t they eat that food yet? She often said, “I didn’t follow any of these rules and my kids grew up just fine.”

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Well, it turns out that these disagreements should not be taken lightly and modern parents should stand their ground. A recent study from Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider, warns that grandparents who practice outdated health guidelines – sometimes based on myths and old wives’ tales – can put their grandchildren’s safety at risk. As of 2012, more than seven million grandchildren in the United States are being raised by nearly three million grandparents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This trend is due to factors including the opioid epidemic, parental incarceration, or problems with parents’ physical or mental health. This number does not even include many of us who are raising our children but still rely on our parents to watch our kids

while we’re at work, out of town, or even out on an occasional Saturday night. However, a lot has changed over the decades since these grandparents were parents themselves, so it is critical for them to keep up with the latest pediatric guidelines. The study was conducted by surveying 636 grandparents in the United States. Researchers were shocked at how many health-related questions the grandparents responded to incorrectly. One issue highlighted in the study is that 44 percent of the respondents mistakenly believed that ice baths are a good way to bring down a very high fever. In reality, ice baths pose a hypothermia risk. Another major concern involved sleep guidelines. Almost a quarter of the grandparents in the study did not

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cover story Searching for summer fun on Staten Island? Look no further! Here’s the rundown on local events, activities and fun. Make it an unforgettable summer, right here at home.

FREE Free Concerts & Shows

The annual Summer Sunset Concert Series is back, hosting free live concerts featuring local favorite talents every Thursday and one Saturday throughout the summer in various parks throughout Staten Island. CityParks SummerStage is also bringing exciting free concerts from classic headliners like Ginuwine, George Lamond, Cece Peniston and more at Corporal Thompson Park in July. The CityParks PuppetMobile is back at local parks with a new family friendly show. This year you can see The Big Good Wolf, a modern-day fairy tale, starring classic characters from The Three Bears, in which Baby Bear and his friend Goldilocks making it their mission to help change the Big Bad Wolf into good. Check the SI Parent Calendar for upcoming shows dates all summer.

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Kayaking

Kayaking is so much fun - and you can do it for free all summer long! Kayak Staten I s l a n d offers free kayaking to the public on select Sundays throughout the summer. Children under 18 must be with a parent and you can fill out a waiver form at their website. Kayaking is offered at 850 Page Avenue (in Conference House Park) or occasionally at Freshkills Park. Check our calendar for upcoming dates You can also try kayaking for free with

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hotdog and a soda for only $10 per kid. For $15 per adult, you can bowl with your kids (includes shoe rental). The special is available seven days a week, from 9am to 6pm, for all kids under 18. Rabs is located at 1600 Hylan Blvd. S h o w p l a c e Entertainment Center: One hour of bowling, four shoe rentals, and a pizza pie for just $30. Available Monday through Friday, 12-5pm. Showplace is located at 141 East Service Road.

Check out Boardwalk siparent.com for a list Bike Rides Cruise your bike of museums that offer amidst the stunning free days or times, plus backdrop of the get the scoop on local Verrazano Bridge museums, including a list along the FDR Boardwalk. You can of all the ones in the even rent specialty National Staten Island and a cycles, bicycles and Park Service bunch over the other pedal-powered at Gateway in bridge. vehicles (ride with your Great Kills (Hylan Blvd. and Buffalo Street), where you simply show up, sign a waiver, and head out. What a fun addition to your day at the beach! Kids are welcome, but must be with a parent or adult.

Bowling

Beat the heat and go bowling! Summer specials include:  Rabs Country Lanes: Two games of bowling, shoe rental, a slice of pizza or

whole family!) from Wheel Fun Rentals. Find them on the boardwalk at Jefferson Avenue or Sand Lane.

Movies, Movies, and More Movies!

Bring a blanket and find your spot under the stars for a family-friendly flick this summer, courtesy of NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Movies usually start around

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8pm and take place at various parks throughout the city. Check the SI Parent Calendar for upcoming movie schedules. $1 movies are back! The Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express plays family-friendly movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for just a dollar, all summer long! Cool off in a chilly theatre with a movie everyone will enjoy.

Mini-golf, Go-karts, Batting Cages, Lazer Tag

Staten Island FunPark has go-karts, mini golf, and batting all summer long at their Castleton Corners location. A combo ticket lets you do all three. S.I. FunPark is located at 215 Schmidts Lane. Rainy day? Try the indoor batting cages at Fun Station, then check out their awesome Lazer Tag too. Fun Station is located at 3555 Victory Boulevard.

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Library & Book Store Programs

The libraries are the unsung heroes of the free event scene, regularly providing fun and educational programs that are free of charge and cater to every age group. They offer mommy and me play groups, toddler and preschool story time, puppet show and plays, theme parties, comic book fun, homework and reading help, video game time, board game time, family film days, and so much more. Visit siparent.com/ events every day to find free events at your local library. Check our website for a list of library branches to find the one in your neighborhood — or to try a new one! Barnes & Nobles offers free themed storytime to the younger crowd every Saturday and Tuesday at 11am. Visit them at 2245 Richmond Avenue.

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Boogie Woogie Wednesdays at the Staten Island Children’s Museum

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to boogie on down! Boogie Woogie Wednesday at the Staten Island Children’s Museum are back! All summer admission is FREE every Wednesday from 5-8pm in July & August, beginning July 11. The fun includes storytime and crafts at 5:30pm, snacks at 6:30pm, and the dancing kicks off at 7pm. Each week includes a different cultural dance theme. More information can be found siparent.com/events.

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Cool Zoo Summer Series

The Staten Island Zoo offers free admission every Wednesday after 2pm (donations welcome). Zoo admission is just $6 for kids, $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and FREE for kiddies under 3. Parking is always free and easy too! Check out their Cool Zoo Summer Series featuring different events on select Saturdays or Sundays throughout the summer! All Cool Zoo activities are free with admission. Here’s the 2018 lineup:

Breakfast with the Beasts Saturday, June 30 • 9:30-11am

Jenkinson’s Penguin Visit

Sunday, July 8 • 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

Sky Kings Raptor Show Saturday, July 28 • 12-3pm

Zoolympics

Sunday, August 12 • 12-3pm

Serpent Day

Saturday, August 25 • 12-3pm More information on each event can be found in the siparent.com calendar.

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Beaches, Sprinklers & Pools

Nothing hits the spot in the dog days of summer like a dip or dive in the pool. Staten Island has several public pools that are open free of charge all week long. The 2018 season begins June 27. Can’t swim? the NYC Parks Department offers FREE SWIM LESSONS via lottery for several sessions throughout the summer to children, adults, and individuals with disabilities. Visit siparent.com for a list of pools, sprinkler parks, and beaches on the Island. And don’t forget to check out the hugely popular 2018 Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor on July 13, where kids can sprint freely through 30 sprinklers on the lawn at Snug Harbor!

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CityParks Sports

The CityParks Foundation will again offer free sports instruction all summer long for kids, golf, tennis, soccer, and track & field, and Get up & Go, which will include activities like obstacle courses, relay races, and kickball. Programs will be offered throughout the summer at the following parks: Silver Lake Park, Skyline Park, Wolfe’s Pond Park, and

Corporal Thompson Park. Go to siparent.com/ city-parks-summer-sports to learn more and find out how to register.

Festivals, Fairs, & Parades

Here’s just a few of Staten Island’s many family-friendly festivals, fairs, and parades happening this summer. Visit siparent.com to get details on all of these events and more!

Travis 4th of July Parade Wednesday, July 4 P.S. 26 • 4108 Victory Blvd. travisparade.org

2018 Sprinklerfest Friday, July 13 Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terr. snug-harbor.org

Back to the Beach

Saturday, July 14 & Sunday July 15 Father Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305 www.binifund.org

Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org

Richmond County Fair

Saturday, September 1 to Monday, September 3 441 Clark Ave. Staten Island, NY 10306 www.historicrichmondtown.org

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Kids in Motion

Kids In Motion gets children in NYC off the couch and into playgrounds. Kids in Motion staff lead four to seven hours of free activities for children per day, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, guided walks, board games, water games and more. It’s FREE to join and no registration is required. Just head to the playground during the listed hours of operation. This year, you can find Kids In Motion at Christopher J. Igneri Playground, Corporal Thompson Park, Faber Park, and Mahoney Playground between 10am and 6pm on select days.

Museum Fun

Museums incorporate learning with fun. Since the learning is in short supply over the break, it’s the perfect time to visit local cultural institutions with your family. Many museums are low-cost, free, or accept donations only. july 2018 www.siparent.com

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carefree summer days any more with no thought of schoolwork, especially math. With the adoption of Common Core Standards (grades K-8), children are now expected to enter the next grade knowing everything that they learned in math in the previous grades. What’s unfortunate about this is that most children, whether they are part of a low-income or high-income family, may lose as much as two months of learning in math. This year our summer learning activities for children are all in math. Unlike reading, an effort has to be made to bring math into daily life. For even more math learning activities and silly math riddles visit our Dear Teacher website at dearteacher.com

Using Statistics: Statistics is one part of math that is emphasized in the Common Core math curriculum. Have your children sit in a spot where a number of people will walk by. You will want to stay with younger children. Depending on their ages, they can observe the shoes of 10, 50 or 100 people. They can make a simple chart headed “Velcro Fasteners and Shoelaces.” For each person who walks by, they can indicate with a mark how his or her shoes are fastened. They can skip the people wearing flip-flops and sandals. When they have finished their observations, they can use statistics to describe their findings. For example, a young child might say: nine out of 10 people had shoelaces. An older child could say: 20 percent of the people had Velcro fasteners. Reviewing Geometric Shapes: Young children can start this activity by using from three to five Popsicle sticks to make flat shapes and name them. Older students can use toothpicks and go on to see if they can build shapes with as many as 12 sides and name them.

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Once children have built flat shapes, they should move on to building and naming solids. The sticks and toothpicks can be held together with marshmallows, gumdrops or clay. Younger children can construct pyramids and cubes, while older ones can try to construct such challenging forms as dodecagons, tetrahedrons and icosahedrons. No matter what they build, it is important that children name each figure and count the number of its sides. A challenge: children can use 24 sticks or toothpicks to form a square with nine squares inside it. They should study the figure carefully. It doesn’t just have nine squares. Challenge your children to find all 14 squares within the square. Search online “square with nine squares inside it” to find the answer if necessary. Topology Is a New Math Topic to Many Students: Topology is a math topic that many of you may not have heard of. However, it is increasingly being introduced to your children in middle school and even earlier. It is the study of surfaces and is often called “rubber sheet geometry.” It deals with the ways that surfaces can be twisted, bent, pulled or otherwise deformed from one shape to another. Young children can begin to understand topology by drawing a figure such as a person or animal on a slightly inflated balloon. Then they can pull on the balloon from two sides to distort their original drawing. While the image will be different, it will still be a person or an animal. The classic topological example is making a coffee cup and a doughnut equivalent to each other. It may sound impossible, but it isn’t. Just make a coffee cup out of clay. Then you can twist, bend and shape the clay to form the shape of a doughnut. The equivalence is that they both have one hole. Here is a math problem relating to topology: Find a blank map that shows a region of the United States and print it out. Then have your children color it so no two bordering states have the same color. They should be able to do it using only four colors. Prime and Composite Numbers: A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that can only be divided by itself and 1. A composite number is a whole number that can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 or itself. What your children will do in this activity is cut squares of paper (as many as 12), or they can use playing or index cards. Have your children use the squares or cards to make rectangles with numbers such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and so on. If they make rectangles with 5, they will discover that it is only possible to make one rectangle, showing that 5 is a prime number. If they make rectangles with 6 squares or cards, they will have several choices, showing that 6 is not a prime but a composite number. Have the children make rectangles with a variety of numbers to determine if a number is prime or composite. A mathematician by the name of Goldbach made a conjecture that every even number is the sum of two prime numbers. Have young children test it with small numbers and older ones with much larger numbers. july 2018

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Seashell Wind Chimes Collecting seashells on the beach is a childhood pastime that most never outgrow. This summer, turn your shoreline treasures into a set of beautiful wind chimes. This activity from education.com requires just a little help from mom or dad. Materials Needed: • About 15 small seashells • 4-5 straws

• Fishing wire • Scissors • Hole punch

• 1 Styrofoam cup • Pencil • Drill (For parents use only)

Directions: 1. Thoroughly wash the seashells and allow them to completely dry. 2. Have a parent drill a tiny hole in each shell. 3. Cut each straw into 4 sections. 4. Cut about 3-inches from the open end of the Styrofoam cup. Distribute 3 hole punches evenly around the cup (or a parent can use the drill for the holes). 5. With a pencil (or the drill), make 2 small holes at the top of the cup. This will be to hold up the wind chime. 6. Alternate stringing 5 shells and the straw bits onto one piece of fishing wire. Do this a total of three times. 7. Take each fishing wire with the straw and the shells (there should be three) and tie a knot on the ends. Take the other end and string it through a hole in the cup, then knot it. Repeat for all three. 8. String a piece of fishing wire through the holes at the top of the Styrofoam cup and tie it in a knot. 9. Decorate the cup any way you like. Once you’re done, hang your seashell wind chime outside for family, friends and neighbors to enjoy.

Rainbow Weaving Fish Craft

CraftyMorning.com brings us this colorful, under-the-sea themed craft for little ones. Older kids won’t even need mom and dad’s help! Materials Needed: • Rainbow colored paper • Googly eye (or make one out of paper)

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Directions: 1. Start by cutting strips of the colored paper (using the long side). 2. Cut out the shape of a fish with card stock paper and fold it in half. 3. Use a scissors and cut slits close together not going too close to the bottom and mouth. 4. Weave the colored pieces of paper through and trim the top and bottom to look like fish fins. Fun tab! 5. Add the extra scraps around the body and add yellow ones on the tail.

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Amloid Beach Toy Giveaway One winner will receive a Beach Fun Bundle with all four of the following: • NextWave Jumbo Beach Basket • Play Day Character Beach Basket • Aqua Creature Swim Mask • Aqua Creature Water Squirterz

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eing safe in the sun won’t take the fun out of summer activities, but exercising a little caution will help beach- and pool-goers reduce their risk for skin cancer and other conditions.

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Sunday, July 1

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

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

Monday, July 2

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 8:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • 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 for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 6-11 BINGO Party for Kids Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3:00pm • Free • Ages 4+

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

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

Storytime Express Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:00pm • Free • Ages 4+ SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Tuesday, July 3

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

Music Makers Design Lab South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • Grades K-5 Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

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Wednesday, July 4

The 90th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 8:00am • Free • Ages 5-14 Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ 4th of July Travis Parade PS 26 4108 Victory Blvd. travisparade.org 12:00pm • Free • All ages Independence Day at Historic Richmondtown Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12:00pm • $4 - $35 • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Independence Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 6:00pm • Free • All ages

La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages

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

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

Children’s Bereavement Groups Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 347-850-2322 5:30pm • Call for info • Ages 6-19

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave. 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4

Frog Watch USA Monitoring Session Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8:00pm • Free • Ages 8+

City Parks PuppetMobile Presents The Big Good Wolf Corporal Kivlehan Park Cedar Grove Ave. & New Dorp Lane 212-360-1399 11:00am • Free • All ages

Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages

SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Thursday, July 5

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718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Staten Island Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:45am • Free • All ages Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Kung Fu Tai Chi Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Summer Sunset Concerts Midland Beach Splash Plaza Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Seaview Ave.

718-816-2000 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 6

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Toddlers Slime Fridays Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Storytime: Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 5-12 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11

NJ’s BIGGEST Cat Show & Expo

July 21-22 • 10am-4pm Garden State Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave • Edison, NJ www.gardenstatecatexpo.com Calling all cat lovers to the 82nd Annual Garden State Cat Show, presented by 1TDC.com. Fun for all ages! Check out the Amazing Caricaturist Steve Nyman, Gina’s Facetag & Glitter Tattoos, Famous Fashionista Cats, 400 cats competing, cats for adoption, shop for unique items. 50+ vendors. Free parking, AC, handicap accessible! Adults $12, Kids $7 (under 12) Seniors $10, Family $30* (*up to 4 people, max two adults)

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Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity Under the Stars Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Storytime and Activities Featuring Neck & Neck Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Build a Birdhouse Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 11:00am • Free • All ages Family Art Workshop with Lina Montoya: Mariposas Amarillas Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Puzzle Mania! West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5+

Museum of Maritime Communications & Navigation Presents SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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

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

Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 7

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+ Fishing Game Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9:00am • Free • Ages 5-12

SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Sunday, July 8

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Jenkinson’s Penguin Visit Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Peace Flags in the Wind Workshop Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art 338 Lighthouse Avenue 718-987-3500 2:00pm • Free • All ages Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 4:00pm • Free • Under with adult

Monday, July 9

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 8:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Camp Creativity: Summer Souvenirs Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Summer Souvenirs Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Story Time with local Police Officers Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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

75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:15pm • Free • All ages

Make a Guitar Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 12:30pm • Free • All ages

Big Top Science Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:00pm • Free • All ages

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

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

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

Balloon Storytelling Show Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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

Music Makers Design Lab West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

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

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

Hanging Wind Chimes Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-10

Dance Away the Night: Salsa with Piel Canela Dance FDR Boardwalk Father Capodanno Blvd. 718-390-8023 6:00pm • Free • All ages

Storytime Express Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:00pm • Free • Ages 4+ Macaroni! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 4:00pm • Free • Ages 3+ SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park

Tuesday, July 10

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4

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

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

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Road Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave. 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4 Manga Drawing Workshop Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 11:00am • Free • Ages 13-18

Back to the Beach Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15 Free event Midland Beach Promenade & Boardwalk Father Capodanno Blvd. binifund.org Back to the Beach is Staten Island’s BIGGEST Event and features vendors, live music, rides and games for the kids, great food and of course an amazing fireworks display which will be held on Saturday, July 14th. This event is open to the public FREE of charge, and all are invited to attend.

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Storymakers and Shakers Dongan Hills Library 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 11:30am • Free • All ages

Wednesday, July 11

Wonderful Wednesdays at the Carousel for All Children Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 10:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Camp Creativity: Summer Souvenirs Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

Literacy Inc. West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 12:45pm • Free • All ages

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

Ice Cream Making Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 2:00pm • Free • All ages

Play Cafe SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free w/admission • All ages

Music Makers Design Lab South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • Grades K-5

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

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Story Makers and Shakers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • All ages

SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Thursday, July 12

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:00am • $8 per week • Ages 3.5-5 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 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 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Impractical Jokers: Homecoming (Exhibition Opening) Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A

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718-727-1135 6:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Storytime: Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 5-12

Summer Sunset Concerts Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-816-2000 7:00pm • Free • All ages

CityParks PuppetMobile Presents the Big Good Wolf Christopher J. Igneri Playground Schmidts Ln. &, Manor Rd 212-360-1399 11:00am • Free • All ages

Friday, July 13

Toddler-led Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Toddlers

Babies and Brew West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:00am • Free • All ages

Slime Fridays Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • All ages

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

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

Broadway in the Boros National Lighthouse Museum 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point nyc.gov 12:00pm • Free • All ages

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

Sprinklerfest 2018 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 12:00pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11

The 90th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest Wednesday, July 4th • 8am-12pm Free event Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 aezyouth.com Fishing is open to children ages 5-14. Registration begins at 8am. The fishing tournament will run from 9-11am, The Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher costume contest starts at 11:15am. First 100 participants will receive a free bamboo fishing pole that they can keep.

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ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12 SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Saturday, July 14

Saturday Morning Walk in our Woodlands Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:00am • Free • Ages 8+

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

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

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Camp Creativity: Summer Souvenirs Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Storytime and Activities Featuring The Princess and the Pit Stop Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Solar Speedway SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Back To The Beach 2018 Midland Beach Promenade Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. 718-412-1851 12:00pm • Free • All ages La Leche League Breastfeeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, July 15

Free Kayaking Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 11:00am • Free • Under 18 adult Back To The Beach 2018 Midland Beach Promenade Fr. Capodanno Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. 718-412-1851 12:00pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Letter Writing SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 4:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Monday, July 16

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 8:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Camp Creativity: Jamboree Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations Cinema Saturdays! michaels.com/classes Stapleton Library 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 Baby Storytime 2:00pm • Free • All ages South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Family Film 718-816-5834 New Dorp Library 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 SI Yankee Game 2:00pm • Free • All ages Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace SI Yankee Game 718-720-9265 Richmond County Bank Ball Park 11:00am • Ticket prices vary • All ages 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

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718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

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347-850-2322 5:30pm • Call for info • Ages 6-19

718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Road Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave. 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

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

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Storytime Express Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:00pm • Free • Ages 4+

Tuesday, July 17

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4 Balloon Powered Rockets Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 1:00pm • Free • Ages 10+ Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+ Music Makers Design Lab South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • Grades K-5

Travis 4th of July Parade Wednesday, July 4th • 12pm Free event P.S. 26 4108 Victory Blvd. 718-698-1530 travisparade.org The rain-or-shine ceremony kicks off at noon at the reviewing stand at P.S. 26 at 4108 Victory Blvd, followed by the parade step-off from Showplace Entertainment Center at 141 East Service Road at 12:30pm. All access roads into Travis, including the Victory Blvd exit off Route 440, will be closed at 11:30am.

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Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-11 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:15pm • Free • All ages Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Children’s Bereavement Groups Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace

Wednesday, July 18

Wonderful Wednesdays at the Carousel for All Children Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 10:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

Camp Creativity: Jamboree Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Jamboree Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 George Lamond / Soul Sonic Force / The Philharmonik Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 7:00pm • Free • All ages Summer Sunset Concerts Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-816-2000 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 20

Mobile Mondays! Cece Peniston / Robin S. & DJ Joey Caravello Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom! 6:00am • Free • All ages Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane Toddler-led Hike 718-984-6670 Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5+ 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Toddlers Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Slime Fridays sichildrensmuseum.org Michael’s Craft Store 5:00pm • Free • All ages All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • Free • All ages Thursday, July 19 Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:00am • $8 per week • Ages 3.5-5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 CityParks PuppetMobile Presents the Big Good Wolf Stapleton Playground 160 Broad St 212-360-1399 11:00am • Free • All ages Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Storytime: Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 5-12 Post-partum Depression Support Group Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue

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718-818-1234 11:00am • Free • Adults Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Mobile Mondays! Cece Peniston / Robin S. & DJ Joey Caravello Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 6:00pm • Free • All ages SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park

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Saturday, July 21

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+ Camp Creativity: Jamboree Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Jamboree Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Midland Beach Parking Lot Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Hunter Ave. oceanbreezenyc.org 10:00am • Free • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:00am • Free • Ages 1-5 Sensory Art: Paint, Swirl, Splash and Get Messy Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-6 Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Sprinklerfest 2018 Friday, July 13 • 12-4pm Free event Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 snug-harbor.org Jump, run, cool off, and have a blast at Sprinklerfest! With music, live entertainment, food, games, and over 30 sprinklers, it’s a great day for families to meet their neighbors and come together for a day of fun in the sun.

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Airforce Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • All ages Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages Las Cafeteras / M.A.K.U. Soundsystem / IBomba Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 4:00pm • Free • All ages SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

Sunday, July 22

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Garden State Cat Expo New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave gardenstatecatexpo.com 10:00am • $2 - $30 • All ages Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Midland Beach Parking Lot Father Capodanno Blvd. and Hunter Avenue oceanbreezenyc.org 10:00am • Free • All ages Sand Art Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:00am • Free • Ages 7+ Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 4:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages Ginuwine / The Ladies of Pink Diamond / DJ Stacks Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 5:00pm • Free • All ages Ginuwine / The Ladies of Pink Diamond / DJ Stacks Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway 212-360-1399 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Monday, July 23

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 8:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Camp Creativity: Campfire Stories Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Campfire Stories Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Drummin’ Into Summer: Latin American Drumming West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Storytime Express Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:00pm • Free • Ages 4+

Tuesday, July 24

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • Free • Ages 1-3 (flexible) Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11:00am • Free • All ages Baby and Toddler Open Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-4

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Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+

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

Music Makers Design Lab South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:00pm • Free • Grades K-5

Library Camp Out Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 5:00pm • Free • All ages

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-11

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave. 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:15pm • Free • All ages

Wonderful Wednesdays at the Carousel for All Children Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 10:00am • Free • Ages 3-5

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Music Makers Design Lab West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Wednesday, July 25

Camp Creativity: Campfire Stories Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+ Camp Creativity: Campfire Stories Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $5 • Ages 6+ Baby Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Slime Fridays Every Friday in July • 10am & 11am Free event Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations 30 Barrett Ave 718-720-0377 2795 Richmond Ave 718-697-0252 245 Bricktown Way 347-694-7203 michaels.com/classes Come in every Friday during Camp Creativity to enjoy customizing the featured slime of the week! Supplies provided, including pre-made slime. Parent or guardian must be on premises.

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Story Makers and Shakers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

718-351-3450 10:00am • $ per week • Ages 3.5-5 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11:00am • $5 • Ages 2-4 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 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Game On! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 11+ Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4:00pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Summer Sunset Concerts Westerleigh Park 160 Neal Dow Avenue 718-816-2000 7:00pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 27

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace sichildrensmuseum.org 5:00pm • Free • All ages

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

Dance Away the Night: Salsa with Piel Canela Dance FDR Boardwalk Father Capodanno Blvd. 718-390-8023 6:00pm • Free • All ages

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

Thursday, July 26

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue

Storytime: Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 5-12

Splash into Summer Reading with “The Book Fair Lady” Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:00am • Free • Ages 3-6 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 The Buzz about Bees Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:00pm • Free • Ages 6+ Wii Love Gaming! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2:00pm • Free • Ages 5-11 ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3:00pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:00pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Lego Challenge Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ In the Wings Presents: The Little Mermaid The Great Hall at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 8:00pm • $25 - $33 • All ages

Saturday, July 28

Wake Up & Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 8:00am • Free • Ages 12+ Gentle Flow Yoga Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 10:00am • Free • All ages Critter Hike Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10:00am • fr • All ages Camp Creativity: Campfire Stories Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10:00am • $2 • Ages 3+

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

Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2:00pm • Free • All ages

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

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

In the Wings Presents: The Little Mermaid The Great Hall at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 7:00pm • $25 - $33 • All ages

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

Staten Island Family Fun Day Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road 1-800-323-7938 12:00pm • $50 • All ages

Moth Night at the Museum SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 8:30pm • $10 - $12 • All ages

Sky Kings Raptor Show Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Sunday, July 29

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9:00am • Free • All ages

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum Dragonflies of High 1000 Richmond Terrace Rock Park 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 Cinema Saturdays! 11:00am • Free • Ages 8+ Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street Weekend Art Studio 718-727-0427 SI Children’s Museum 2:00pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:00pm • Free w/admission • All ages In the Wings Presents: The Little Mermaid The Great Hall at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2:00pm • $25 - $33 • All ages

Monday, July 30

Jenkinson’s Penguin Visit

Sunday, July 8 • 12pm, 1pm & 2 Free with admission Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 statenislandzoo.org Waddle into the world of penguin biology, geography, care, feeding and conservation as the zoo hosts a visit from the Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Scheduled keeper talks will highlight the many different species of flightless birds at the zoo. Included with zoo admission. Free giveaway to first 100 children.

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Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 8:00am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-2 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:00am • Free • Ages 2-4

Tuesday, July 31

718-442-1416 12:45pm • Free • All ages Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • Ages 13+ American Girl Doll Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 2:00pm • Free • Ages 8-11 Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:00pm • Free • Ages 3-11 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:15pm • Free • All ages Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:00pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave. 855-569-6977 7:00pm • Free • All ages SI Yankee Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7:00pm • Ticket prices vary • All ages

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avocado hacks Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more delicious than a smooth and buttery avocado. Too bad the window of time for that is barely longer than a day or two! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to ensure you have ripe and creamy avocados whenever you need them. Freeze Them! Remove the avocado skin and pit, then either cut into chunks, mash, or slice in half (whichever you prefer). Then spray or sprinkle lime or lemon juice (about a teaspoon per avocado). Seal in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible, then freeze and use as needed. When stored properly, avocados will last 3-6 months in the freezer. Bake Them! Wrap the whole avocado in foil (skin on) and place in a baking dish, then bake in a 200 degree oven for 1020 minutes, or until soft. The avocado will be softened, although the taste and texture will be slightly different. Still works in a pinch!

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no room for bullying in sports It’s not fun to get picked on 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. Read more sports advice @ www.siparent.com/goodsports

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Maybe your child has just joined a new a team and is attending his first practice. He’s a bit on the shy side and is still learning the sport. The other kids, being kids and oblivious to or uncaring of the difficulty your child is having, don’t exactly go out of their way to make him feel welcome.

“Bad News Bears” movie; the boy Tanner called a “booger-eatin’ moron” and whose cap was filled with ketchup by a few mean Yankees players? For Timmy, being a member of the Bears wasn’t always a pleasant experience. For sure, there are Timmy Lupuses struggling to fit in on many youth sports teams.

As the season goes on, your child doesn’t exactly distinguish himself as one of the better players. In fact, he makes some mistakes that hurt the team. One of his teammates talks about him behind his back often. His goal seems to be to have your son ostracized by the other players — because that’s what bullies do. Eventually, your child doesn’t want to participate anymore. And what you had hoped would be a positive experience turns sour to the point that he gives you trouble when it’s time to go to a game or practice.

Then there’s Scotty Smalls on the movie “The Sandlot.” He knew nothing about baseball but tries to get the kids on the neighborhood team to give him a chance. Most of the children call him an “L-Seven weenie,” a “square” and don’t want him around. But the best player of the group, Benny Rodriguez, gives him an endorsement and the rest of the kids ultimately go along. There should be more Benny Rodriguezes.

We’ve seen it happen. Remember Timmy Lupus on the original

Tony Richardson, who played 17 seasons in the National Football League, including three with the New York Jets, knows what it means to be the odd child out. Being the youngest of seven children has its own challenges. But

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“It’s not fun to get picked on.” It didn’t matter that he was a pretty big guy who grew to become 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds when he played in the NFL. “It’s even tougher today with social media,” Richardson said. “Somebody can take a picture of you and post it on Instagram and write something mean and the whole world can see it.” Richardson is a great role model. He not only got his bachelor’s degree at Auburn University but also went back to school during his playing years to get his MBA in finance. And he adopted a rescue dog with three legs, an Egyptian Baladi dog he named Rambo, who also was bullied. Baladi dogs are looked down upon in that country. “He was run over on purpose,” Richardson said. “But later tonight, I’ll take him out for a run.” Richardson is working with the Jets these days to promote their anti-bullying program, Jets Tackle Bullying, in which they partner with the group STOMP Out Bullying to raise awareness of the problem. They have put together a STOMP Out Bullying Educator’s Prevention Toolkit that helps educators teach tolerance and build character among their students. The toolkit is free to educators in the tri-state area. They also have developed online training modules. If you sign up for a toolkit or complete the online training you can attend the Jets’ annual Educator’s Symposium. And if your school attends the symposium, it is eligible to participate in student recognition programs. There are prizes involved, including tickets to games and memorabilia. The team is also planning to host parent anti-bullying clinics through local youth football programs at the team’s practice facility. Go to www.newyorkjets. com/community/tackle-bullying for more information about the entire program.

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As we are all well aware, the drug problem is at epidemic proportions. With no “summer break” on the horizon, parents keep up their vigilance in accessing their child’s behavior. Everyone has been touched by this tragedy, whether within their own family or a family close to them. Don’t make the grave mistake of ignoring red flags because you believe it only happens to other people.

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elow is some sound advice from Trevor McDonald, a recovering addict and alcoholic who uses his own painful experience to help others. We thank him for his candor. Signs Your Child Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol Have you ever seen a movie where a convicted computer hacker ends up working for the feds? We’ve all seen that story play out at least once. Now, I feel like it’s my life. I’m not tech savvy enough to be a computer hacker, but my old ways have given me some insight on how good kids can follow a dangerous path. Through many years of personal experience, I have become somewhat of an expert at spotting the signs of substance abuse. And now, I spend a lot of time helping parents identify warning signs and get involved in early intervention. I’m not proud of this, but I certainly put my unsuspecting parents through the wringer. They didn’t want to believe I was an addict, so they ignored the signs – even when they became obvious. Although I love them for their faith in me, I don’t want to see you and your children follow the same path. That’s why I’ve put together some of the most common warning signs that your child is abusing drugs or alcohol. If you are noticing any of the following, it’s time to get to the root of the problem.

They shut you out When your kids were younger, they probably spent a lot of time telling you about their day at school. When they become preteens and teens, this naturally diminishes some. This is completely normal. But if you feel like your child is completely shutting you out, there may be deeper issues. The issue may or may not be substance abuse, so don’t jump to

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conclusions until you have more information. Now is the time to talk about what’s going on. Looking back, I realize that this was the first sign I exhibited when I started using drugs. At the time, I was glad my parents stepped back and left me to my devices, but I now realize that was the worst thing they could have done.

• Red or glassy eyes • Unnatural pupil size (too large or too small) • Constant fidgeting or lethargy • Sudden onset of poor hygiene At first, it’s easy to write bloodshot eyes off as tiredness. But when your kid’s eyes are bloodshot all day every day, there’s a problem. For me, it was an unnatural pupil size that my parents questioned. That’s a difficult one to explain away, but somehow I did. Be on the lookout for lame excuses, because like me, your kids will be full of them. Don’t accept anything that feels wrong, even if you badly want to believe it. You don’t recognize their friends anymore When a child gets involved with drugs and alcohol, it’s likely that his or her crowd will change. They may maintain some childhood friends, but they’ll probably start spending more time with kids you’ve never met. With that said, it is somewhat normal for friendships to fade and flourish. If you notice that your child’s friend group changes, ask to meet the new friends. If your child refuses, it may be a sign that they’re up to no good. When I fell deeper into addiction, my childhood friends wanted nothing to do with me. I can’t say I blame them. Drugs were the only thing I cared about, and I’d lie, cheat, and steal to get them. So, I fell in with a crowd that was doing the same things I was. Life was much easier that way, as long as my parents didn’t ask too many questions.

They start looking different When a child gets involved with drugs or alcohol, they may or may not change their appearance, so be careful about overreacting to things like piercings or hair color. These forms of expression aren’t necessarily associated with substance abuse. On the other hand, some changes are very closely associated with substance abuse. Look for the following signs:

They withdraw from everything When your kids are involved with drugs, they’re not just standoffish with you; they’re that way with life. I was really involved in my school’s theater group before I started using drugs. I tried to keep it up through addiction, but that was impossible. Eventually, I got kicked out and spent most of my time alone. If you notice one or more of these signs, talk to your kids about what’s going on. Whether it’s drug abuse or not, you should get to the bottom of what’s going on. Trevor is a freelance content writer and a recovering addict & alcoholic who has been clean and sober for over 5 years. Since his recovery began, he has enjoyed using his talent for words to help spread treatment resources, addiction awareness, and general health knowledge. In his free time, you can find him working with recovering addicts or outside enjoying about any type of fitness activity imaginable.

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Performing Arts, Acting and Music Art Lab, Inc.................................................... 24 Dorothy Delson Kuhn

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Music Institute of the JCC...................... 25

Creative Learning Clubhouse.................. 37

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New Dorp Christian Academy................. 25

Eltingville Pharmacy................................... 13

Richmond Hill Children’s Center.............. 25

Pool Doctor................................................... 41

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Repeat Boutique.......................................... 31

Silver Lake Head Start II.............................. 26

Suzanne’s Fashion Corner......................... 22

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