WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (3/15 – 3/19/17)
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So much for my daffodils, crocus and tulip plants--The Winter Storm Stella of March 2017 gave us a run for the money with the hype but dumped only 4” of snow including sleet on Staten Island. 
I’m ready for an early spring. What about you? Have any of my gentle readers warmed their hearts by taking bagpipe and/or drum lessons with the Richmond County Pipes and Drums http://www.richmondcountypipesanddrums.com at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church or attended the Tavern Concerts at Historic Richmond Town. I know the weather has been hard to predict, but it’s never too hot or cold to listen to music or participate in making music. Staten Island has plenty of art galleries to visit and a number of theater groups produce shows throughout the year. Have you…
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In the morning, birds awaken me tweeting so beautifully. On a recent day, I heard the familiar sound of a blue jay. I jumped up to see the jay atop the empty bird feeder and a squirrel on a branch above also vying for some munchies. The geese were feeding in the grounds at Allison Pond Park in Randall Manor. And the kiddies next door were shooting hoops in their back yard. A sure sign of Spring!