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I received a number of emails from my gentle readers with good guesses naming the parks/playgrounds I posted two weeks ago. The 1st park: The abandoned remains of a building and chimney in the Greenbelt.  Credit for photo taken by Diane Darconte while on a hike. (www. Sigreenbelt.org) The 2nd: Allison Pond Park abutting Prospect, N. Randall and Brentwood Avenues in Randall Manor.

The 3rd: Alice Austen House and Museum located at 2 Hylan Blvd. 

 

 

The 4th: Skyline Park and playground located on the corner of Prospect Ave. and Clyde Pl. and where you can view the Manhattan Skyline.

The 5th: Goodhue Park on the corner of Lafayette and Brighton Avenues.  The nature walk where this photo was taken was led by Clay Wollney and was phenomenal.  I highly recommend getting back to nature and taking a hike.

 

 

 

 

The 6th: Von Briesen Park overlooks the Narrows and the Verrazano Bridge and is located on Bay St. and North Rd.  It’s also where my Dad took us kids to watch the construction of the bridge many times over those five years until it was completed in 1964. For more information on these parks and/or the many parks in Staten Island, visit www.nycgovparks.org 

I am happy to inform you that my gentle reader, Percy Speer, (who is camera shy) named 5 out of the 6 parks.  Kudos to you, Percy, and to all who responded!  Thank you for reading.

What did you do this week and weekend?  Did you attend the Mars program at the Greenbelt Nature Center or the Mystery After Darks Tours at Historic Richmond Town, or the CityParks Foundation Family Adventure Races with your kiddies? Did you dance the Tango or Zumba or go to any of the outdoor concerts?  I attended the 42nd Infantry Division Band 2018 Summer Concert at Ft. Wadsworth on Thursday.  What an enjoyable evening the audience, young and old, had savoring the cool breezes and listening and singing along to a fabulous array of music—classical, rock, country, patriotic, played by this orchestra!  If you would like to know more about the history of the 42nd Infantry Division Band check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/42ndIDBand/ Below are photos from that evening.

 

 

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Want to get out of the heat?  Regal Summer Movie Express UA, Staten Island Stadium 16, 2474 Forest Ave. invites you to $1 movies on Wednesday, 8/15 at 10, featuring “Paddington 2” and “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie”.  A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Call 844-984-7342 x 636 for info.

In observance of Community Center Week, join Senator Diane Savino on Wednesday from 12-3 at Tappen Park, 106 Canal St. for her 11th Annual Back To School Blast! Children must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.  For info, call her office at 718727-9406.

Bring your family to the Resource Room, 534 Forest Ave. for a FREE Lego, Robotics, Art and S.T.E.M. Expo Wednesday from 6-8.  Whether you want to create a cool painting, design an amazing robotic or learn about the magic of science, this is a perfect event for the whole family.

Con Edison Family Science Night—It’s Electric! takes place at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. on Wednesday at 6:30. Explore how energy can be changed, transferred or used in its different forms to fit the needs of humans. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together, followed by a full group activity. These programs are designed for families with children ages 8 - 10 years old.  Pre-register at 718-351-3450 or sigreenbelt.org

Stay cool at the weekly Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series tonight from 7-9 at Westerleigh Park, 160 Neal Dow Ave. featuring Eddie Jackson and Midnight Muse.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the night air and stars.

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with Wildlife Superheroes on Thursday, 8/16 at 4 at the Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Rd.  Have you ever wondered why some of our most popular superheroes are often named after animals? Spiderman, Batman, and Aquaman all share traits with their particular animal namesake. A visit by a New Canaan Nature Center naturalist will give participants an up-close look at several creatures with an array of “super” qualities that makes each a “wildlife superhero” in its own right.

Have you been to the Summer Eats at Historic Richmond Town yet?  Presented by Egger's Ice Cream Parlor and Historic Richmond Town every Thursday Night this summer, "Summer Eats" features a weekly rotating theme of food trucks, music, photo booths, games, entertainment and, of course, delicious Egger's Homemade Ice Cream! This Thursday, 8/16 from 5-10, Empanada Guy and Bad Boys Curbside Grill will be on site. FREE admission and parking is at the Third County Courthouse, 441 Clarke Ave. For details, call 718-351-1611 ext. 266.

When was the last time you went to Every Thing Goes Book Café & Neighborhood Stage at 208 Bay St.?  It is touted as “The biggest used book store on Staten Island”. They sell CD’s, DVD’s, records, VHS.  It’s an ideal place to go when you are alone; you will make friends immediately.  They host art exhibits, musical performances and the café has an eclectic menu and organic and fair trade coffee & tea.  This Friday, 8/17 at 7:30, check out the performances by Heartless Artichokes (true visions expressed in song) and Comfort Cat Band (Catnip flowering, bees expected; songs with ukulele and friends.). For upcoming events, visit their site at:  http://www.etgstores.com/bookcafe/books.html

Check out the Summer Fair and Flea Market at Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave. on Saturday 8/18 from 9-3.   You can always find a treasure there!

The annual Sandy Ground Festival takes place on Saturday from 12-6 at the Sandy Ground Museum, 1538 Woodrow Rd.  The FREE Festival celebrates African-American history, art, music and, of course, the food! Enjoy the music of David Brown & the Versatiles and the Pantonics Steel Band while you meet, mingle, tour and eat. Tours of the Museum will be offered throughout the day as well as arts and crafts for the kiddies.

Attend the Closing Reception for the Summer Invitational exhibit, Prints: “Here & There”, on Saturday from 2-4 at The Art Lab, 1000 Richmond Terr., Ste. 10.  This event is FREE to the public. 

On Saturday from 6–11, you can enjoy the Historic Richmond Town's Tavern Terrace Concert featuring “Muthaload” 441 Clarke Ave.  Join Corner House BBQ and The Flagship Brewery at the biggest backyard summer celebration and dessert at Egger's Ice Cream Parlor in the Park. FREE admission; food, drinks and ice cream are extra.

The Snug Harbor's Free Summer Concert Series continues this Saturday at 7 on the South Meadow Lawn, 1000 Richmond Terr. featuring Promised Land. The opening act is American Beauty Band.  Bring a blanket or chair. Honor Wines and Flagship Brewing Co. will pour drinks for those 21-and-over at $5 a pop, while Cheech A' Cini's Food Truck supplies fried pasta balls and other Italian fare throughout the evening.

The Borough President’s FREE Sunset Summer Concert Series continues on Saturday at 7 (rescheduled from last week because of rain) at Midland Beach Plaza, Father Capodanno Blvd. at Seaview Ave. featuring the 60th anniversary of “Little Star” with headliners Vito Picone & the Elegants and performances by Vinnie Medugno, Midlife Crisis Trio and The Expressions. Bring a blanket or chair and meet friends for a fun evening under the stars.  Fireworks will follow the show at about 9:15. 

Enjoy a morning of easy Beach Volleyball on Saturday at 10 for ages 10+ at Great Kills Park, Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo St.  This is a great way to start your day!

A FREE Beginner’s Cycling class for kids or adults, sponsored by Transportation Alternatives and the Richmond Terrace Therapeutic Gardens, will be given on Sunday, 8/19 from 10-12 at the Richmond Terrace Houses.  Bicycles will be provided.  As space is limited, RSVP is a must.  rose.uscianowski@transalt.org

The Staten Island Creative Community (SICC), in collaboration with Staten Island MakerSpace celebrates Staten Island and its waterfront at the 11th Annual Art by the Ferry Festival on Sunday from noon-7 at MakerPark, 450 Front St., corner of Thompson St.  Admission is FREE. The festival features live music, hand crafts items, painting, photography, graphic arts, food, beer and fun things for the kiddies all day long.

On Sunday at 3, attend a FREE outdoor concert featuring Staten Island Philharmonic’s Woodwinds Ensemble at High Rock Park, 200 Nevada Ave. Park outside the main gate, follow the park road up toward the “Council Ring” stage area. There is low bench seating but bring a lawn chairs if you wish.  In case of rain, concert will be moved to the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave.  For details, visit sigreenbelt.org 

Participate in a Sea Shanty Session on Sunday (and the 3rd Sunday of each month) from 2-5 at the Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terr. Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting. The sessions are FREE and family friendly and you are encouraged to sing along if the mood strikes you!  Believe me, you will want to sing!  Be sure to visit the exhibits beforehand so you can get the feel for what these songs meant to the seamen.

I welcome comments and photos at events you have attended.  If you want to share events for me to post, email or call me. 

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