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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/24-7/28/19)

The weather was brutal through the week and beyond, but we New Yorkers dealt with it, hopefully attending free concerts, movies, fun times at the New York Public Libraries, at Community Days or Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor. I worked in my garden, weeded, cut down branches from dead trees and bushes. It’s hot anyway so why not be productive! I enjoyed the breezes on my porch and chatted with neighbors. What did you do?

The 116th Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society continued through last weekend.   It didn’t disappoint with games of chance, live music and yummy Italian food especially the smell of zeppoles that beckoned the crowds.  Make it a point to visit the National Landmarked shrine on the grounds at 243 Virginia Ave.  Visit: …

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/10-7/14/19)

I hope you, my gentle readers, had a happy and safe 4th of July.  The weather was great with not a cloud in the sky.  Did you attend any of the events mentioned in this blog on the holiday?  The Empire Outlets was hopping with entertainment during their Three-Day Block Party and was a perfect venue to chill out, enjoy the sights, sounds and shop!  The 109th Travis 4th of July Parade was a successful event as well as the 91st Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest at the Zimmer Club and the Historic Richmond Town Independence Day Celebration. 

The Reading of the Declaration of Independence, sponsored by Staten Island OutLOUD and Beth Gorrie, took place in the shade at Fort Wadsworth, and all guests participated.  It was emotional reading…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/3-7/7/19)

The 11th Annual Polish Festival, organized by St. Stanislaus Kostka church, took place on Sunday at Snug Harbor Cultural Center.  We enjoyed sun, low humidity and a healthy breeze every once in awhile.  I thank all of you who visited the Gillani Homes booth and those who took a chance on the Lottery Ticket House!  A big thanks to those of you who signed up for the "Weekend Events on Staten Island" blog mailing list.  The kiddies were thrilled with the blow up rides, checking out the NYPD car (and siren!!), winning at games of chance, while all enjoyed live music, the Polish dancers, wonderful raffle drawings and basket prizes, scrumptious Polish food—stuffed cabbage, kielbasy and fixings, meat and cheese pierogi, zapiekanka, desserts galore and Polish…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (8/22-8/26/18)

Did you experience the Sandy Ground Festival this weekend and taste their special "secret" sauce?

Did you visit the Noble Museum and participate in the Sea Shanty Session or  have fun at the 11th Annual Art by the Ferry Festival or finally learn how to cycle at the FREE Bicycling Class? What about Every Thing Goes Book Store and Cafe?  Big sales going on at ETG stores!  Picked up new books for my grandchildren and mysteries for me.  Enjoyed lunch with my friend and then strolled over to the Every Thing Goes Thrift & Vintage Clothing shop at 140 Bay St.  Lots of great finds! Check out their website--www.etgstores.com

The bands Midnight Muse and Eddie Jackson were terrific Wednesday.  It was cool in Westerleigh Park around the…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (8/1-8/5/18)

Did you take the guided walk through Jones Woods with Naturalist, John Kilcullen. The 17-acre wooded property is one of the latest additions to the NYC Parks Department nature walks and a pleasure to explore.  Did you visit other parks, like the Pink Park, or Silver Lake, Snug Harbor, Skyline Park, Bloomingdale Park, Fort Wadsworth?  Feel free to share some pictures with my Gentle Readers if you would like.  I know there are always new parks to explore, playgrounds to hang out with your children or grandchildren. Can you guess the locations of the parks in the photos below?   Which of my Gentle Readers can identify the name of most of these locations?

Did you apply for the Culture Pass?  Following is the link. https://www.culturepass.nyc/?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLUpdate_20180718_CulturePass_s&utm_campaign=culturepass_nypl

GREAT NEWS FOR JOB SEEKERS!  Check out Councilwoman Debi Rose’s website, specifically the following: http://www.debirose.nyc/careers You will find info on Civil Service, Apprenticeship opportunities as well as retail training for the new Empire Outlets. 

People ask me all the time, “How can I receive the “Weekend Events” blog.  If you enjoy reading my “Weekend Events on Staten Island” and would like to be my Facebook friend, you know what to do—friend request.  If you would prefer to be on my mailing list, please email joan.coogan@gmail.com or call me at 646-258-9696; I will forward it to you each week.  Nevertheless, please do me the honor of SHARING my blog with your friends, either on Facebook (click “Share” underneath the blog) or on the Gillani Homes site.

Did you sign up for the Go!Healthy box on Friday?  Last week, we received peaches, swiss chard, red onions, basil, yellow squash, zucchini, cilantro and bicolor sweet corn.  All the produce is fresh and ready to eat. Purchase a food box at Goodhue Center, 304 Prospect Ave. Tuesdays between 4-6.  You must sign up a week in advance.  The Summer session runs from through 8/14, the Fall session runs from 9/11-11/13.  Each box costs $10 or $8 if you pay using EBT.  Cash, Credit/Debit, EBT and Health Bucks are accepted! 

Bring the kiddies to Lego Free Play today, Wednesday at 5 to the New Dorp Library, 309 New Dorp Ln. They will make some new friends!

Have you been to Boogie Woogie Wednesdays at 5 at the Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr.?  Storytime and crafts begin at 5:30, snacks at 6:30 and dancing kicks of at 7 for all ages.  The summer goes by so fast so enjoy a night out with your kiddies doing something fun!

Dance Away the Night! Enjoy Salsa dancing with Piel Canela Dance on the Boardwalk at Fr. Capodanno Blvd. on today at 6.  Great for all ages.

Stay cool at the weekly Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series tonight from 7-9 at Westerleigh Park, 160 Neal Dow Ave. featuring The Cross Bay Boys. 

On Thursday, 8/2 at 11, bring your baby to Baby Storytime: Baby & Me at the Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Rd.  and at 11:15 to Bouncing Babies at the West New Brighton Library, 976 Castleton Ave.

Join CloseKnit, the longest-running public program, on Thursday from 2-4 at Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terr.  It is FREE and open to knitters of all skill levels. The goods that members make are donated to community charities including the The Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea program and the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless.

Do your children ages 5-12 have a love of Reading? Come to the Richmondtown Library,  200 Clarke Ave, on Thursday at 4, for a Read in at the Library where they will discuss their favorite book. Children will create a poster to celebrate reading. All supplies are provided.

The Borough President’s FREE Sunset Summer Concert Series continue on Thursday at 7 at Wolfe’s Pond Park, Cornelia Ave. & Chester Ave. featuring Echoes of Time and The Dreamers. Grab a blanket or chair and meet friends for a fun evening under the stars.  Read my “Weekend Events” next week for the line-up throughout Staten Island. 

The "A Wrinkle in Time" will be shown at Clove Lakes Park, 626 Clove Rd.. on Friday, 8/3 at 8:30. "Race" will be shown on Friday at 8:30 at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, 625 Father Capodanno Blvd. Outside food/drink are permitted. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted for additional floor seating.

Celebrate your child’s devotion to reading in the Home Depot’s hands-on workshop: Bookworm Bookends on Saturday, 8/4 from 9-12. Together you and your child can build a set of bookworm bookends, decorate with paint and stickers. All attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.   This event takes place at all Home Depot locations in Staten Island:

Click here to register at the Forest Avenue location.

Click here to register for the Targee Street location.

Click here to register for the Veterans Road location.

Open to children ages 7-14, attend Healthfirst & Staten Island Yankees FREE Baseball Clinic on Saturday from 10-12 at the Richmond County Bank Ball Park, 75 Richmond Terr.  Learn the game from Staten Island Yankees players, play on the stadium field, learn how to field, run, throw, stretch and prevent injuries.  BRING YOUR BASEBALL GLOVE AND EQUIPMENT.  Space is limited and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is only for the participant. Each child must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver form at the registration table the day of the clinic.

Historic Richmond Town's Tavern Terrace Concert Series Featuring “No Quarter” every Saturday until 8/25 from 6–11 at Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave. The Tavern Terrace is a weekly concert series to help raise money to help rehabilitate the J. Guyon Tavern, home to the popular Tavern Concert series, following the catastrophic collision in April.  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 extra.

Join Kayak Staten Island for FREE public kayaking off the shore at Conference House Park, 7455 Hylan Blvd. on Sunday 8/5 from 11-2!  Boats and life jackets will be provided for a short paddle. Launch help and paddling tips are given by experienced kayakers at the shore and on the water. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. Children aged 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  For information and schedule, visit http://www.kayakstatenisland.org

Do you want to learn how the people of Port Richmond Created America?  Come to the beautiful landmarked Reformed Church on Staten Island, 54 Port Richmond Ave. for Hot Dogs & History on Sunday from 3-6—rain or shine. FREE admission, hot dogs and beverages.  Activities for the kids, guided tours of the Church.  Families welcome.  Call 718-442-7393 for details.

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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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/11-7/15/18)

The 4th of July came and the humidity felt worse than ever.  People were complaining in the air conditioned mall and everywhere I went how humid it was outside!  What?!  I enjoyed the cool evening on my front porch and played Scrabble a number of times while chilling out. The Staten Island Philharmonic entertained at Alice Austen House on the 4th and at Willowbrook Park on the 7th.  The Borough President’s FREE Sunset Summer Concert Series at Midland Beach, featuring Brother Dynamite and The Resistance, was a great evening of entertainment with the cool sea air. Did you try kayaking with Kayak Staten Island at Conference House Park on Sunday? There are plenty of ways to stay cool without air conditioning. I actually worked on my garden a few late…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (8/24 – 8/28/16)

After a few weeks of sultry days and nights, we are finally experiencing relief! Vito Picone and the Elegants highlighted Saturday’s Borough President-sponsored concert at Midland Beach.  Always on top, these gentlemen made us laugh, tap our feet, dance and brought back the memories of our younger lives with their wonderful doo-wop vocals ending with their hit "Little Star".

The two warm-up acts included the 50’s Band--the Expressions and a very talented Lina Fiscardi who sang all the hits we love.  Read all about Lina at: http://www.silive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/08/single_mother_gets_big_break_a.html#incart_river_index 

This past Sunday, I attended the Ballroom Dancing Social at the Y and never sat down.  It is always a pleasure to…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (8/10 – 8/14/16)

Can you think of a better way to start your morning than with an hour of exercise?  Yes, of course—sipping coffee on my porch, reading the Times, anything but exercise!  Well, I used to think the same until I discovered a Zumba class at the YMCA on Broadway with Blanny Couto. 

At first I thought I would be bored since it is geared towards seniors.  Was I surprised!  The seniors in this class can out-Zumba me any day as well as participate in the Senior Olympics, dance and work out in the gym. Within minutes, the class Zumbas to rock and roll, Latin songs, jive, among other enjoyable tunes we have all grown up with. The music is not so excruciatingly loud that I need ear plugs (as historically I have been forced to use at other Zumba classes). Blanny…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/20 – 7/25/16)

Did you visit the magnificent, completely hand-made Grotto this week during the 113th Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society?  If not, you still have a chance to enjoy the festivities this Thursday, 7/21 through 7/24 at 7:30 at Virginia Ave. in Rosebank. On Sunday, a magician was entertaining the delighted kiddies.  Enjoy music by DJ Vin D and bands throughout the festival. Following are photos of the Grotto and surrounding altars.

Back to the Beach took place on Saturday and Sunday with the sun blazing most of the day but cool breezes made the heat bearable.  Many visitors stopped by at the Gillani Homes booth to say hello and enter the chance to win a Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket House.  See the photos below.

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (7/6 – 7/10/16)

Did you participate in any of the week’s events at the Beach--Ocean Breeze Night Run (http://oceanbreezenyc.org), Boardwalk Days-Give Back Wednesdays (http://www.boardwalkdays.com), Fireworks at South Beach (http://boardwalkdays.com/fireworks) or the concerts (www.boardwalkdays.com)?  What better way is there to stay cool than at the Beach?  I hope your 4th of July holiday was fun, the fireworks were beautiful but safe and you remembered to use sun screen or lotion.  See below a patriotic house on the North Shore with flags a-flying and the monument to our New Brighton WW II servicemen killed in action at the corner of Brighton and Lafayette Avenues.

Make your own “Under the Sea” Paper Lantern at the Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Rd. today, 7/6 at 3…

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