Found 10 blog entries tagged as Greenbelt Nature Center.

Before I tell you about the upcoming events, let me remind you that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend at 2 a.m. on Sunday 11/4. You should turn your clocks back an hour before you retire on Saturday night. (Fall Back, Spring Ahead!) Your Smart Phones will automatically adjust the time.  If you don’t want to be late or miss the events on Sunday, remember to adjust your clocks.  Also, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you to change the batteries in your smoke or carbon monoxide detector.

Happy Halloween! Following are the final series of Halloween decorations shared for the year. 


People ask me, “How can I receive the “Weekend Events” blog.  If you enjoy reading my “Weekend Events on Staten Island” and would like to be my…

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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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I'M BACK!  Actually, I didn't go anywhere.  Over a year ago, I had an accident at home which had me hospitalized and undergoing physical therapy throughout the remaining year.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my family, friends, Facebook friends, who wrote to me, called me, brought me food, sent frequent messages of encouragement and visited.  I also thank all of you who reached out to let me know they were missing my "Weekend Events" blog.  I learned first hand what it is to be handicapped and discovered that the young as well as the not-so-young have much empathy and tolerance. But that's past history!

I promised to post pictures a year ago of the Opening Reception of: Art By The Ferry Art Exhibition. Below are some of the photos.  Past history, I know, but maybe you will recognize yourself if you attended that evening.

 

 

 

 

 

Children up to age 10 can practice their reading and communicating skills on Friday, 6/22, 3:30 at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. Whether they are nervous in front of crowds or want to polish their reading skills, kids will read aloud to JJ, a licensed therapy dog. For info, visit sigreenbelt.org

Because this is near and dear to my heart, I'm highlighting the Staten Island Tax Protest on Saturday, 6/23 at 10 a.m. at Miller Field picnic area in New Dorp, between New Dorp Ln. and Capodanno Blvd.--rain or shine.  I've been to a few protests over the years; this one is needed.  The real estate taxes on Staten Island are inordinately higher than any other borough.  If you own a home and are paying exorbitant taxes, join in this protest!  Even if you rent, you can and should participate. Rents continue to soar because of the high cost of taxes, insurance, etc.

On Saturday from noon-3, an exhibit “Immigrants: The Root of Innovation” featuring equipment from the period, maps and prints from the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication and more will take place at the Biddle House, 70 Satterlee St. Call 718-227-1463 for more info.  Admission is FREE.

The Alice Austen House welcomes all to Community Day on Saturday from noon to 3 featuring food, family-friendly arts activities and live music. The Nicholas Muellner’s exhibit, “In Most Tides an Island” debuts on Saturday and will run through 9/2.  The event is FREE.

On Saturday and Sunday, 6/23 and 24, beginning at noon, the Third Annual Food Truck Festival, sponsored by Catholic Charities of Staten Island, takes place at Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Blvd.  You will enjoy live music, Beer garden, Sangria garden and more.  Tickets are $5 which you can purchase at mountloretto.org or Text the number 313131 for your chance to win free tickets!

With all the rain we have experienced lately, I look forward to the sun and great weather at the 10th Annual Polish Festival, on Sunday from 12-8 at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terr.  Dancing, ice cold beer, kielbasa, pierogi, musical performances and more is on tap as well as many attractions for the kiddies, including bounce houses, face painting, ice cream trucks, NYPD police car to check out all day long.   You can view the FIFA World Cup 2018 soccer game Poland vs. Colombia on a large outdoor screen at 2:00 p.m.  Join the fans who are just as passionate and cheer in a group during thrilling moments of the game. The event, organized by St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church of New Brighton, is staffed each year by their parishioners.  Admission of $10 includes one free raffle.  Kids under 12 are FREE.  Don’t forget to stop by the Gillani Homes booth for some fun raffles and give-aways! 

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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My grandson’s Topsy-Turvy strawberry planter is growing beautifully in my front yard and the water recycling barrels are starting to fill up (thanks to a couple of rainfalls this week).  My garlic, chive and sage plants are doing great.

Did you celebrate Earth Day at the St. George Day Festival or listen to Tales from Shakespeare with Staten Island OutLOUD at Every Thing Goes Book Café?  Did you take a Walking Tour of Historic Westerleigh, visit the juried photo exhibit at Alice Austen House Museum or learn about the art and language of cinema at the Staten Island Creative Community?  As I gathered together with family on Sunday, observing the interaction, silliness and smiles and enjoying each other’s company, my brother quoted someone very wise, “…

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Have you started putting your records together to file your taxes?  Do you need help? You can get Tax Prep assistance from AARP volunteers for FREE at the New York Public Library. For low and middle income taxpayers, with emphasis on Senior Citizens on a first come, first serve basis, help is available on Monday and Wednesday at 11 at West Brighton Library and Thursdays at 10 at the Todt-Hill Westerleigh Library.  At the St. George Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-6 you can receive help in preparing and filing your tax return electronically from a tax assistant at the St. George Library Center and Tuesday at 11 at Richmondtown Library. http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar

Join the community outreach team of Staten Island University…

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Did you attend Fleet Week and watch the ships approach the Harbor at Alice Austen House?  Have you put air in your tires and hit any of the bike paths on Staten Island?  Just in case you missed the bike maps, visit the following site:  http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/staten-island-bike-map   Some of the highlights of the Forest Avenue BID Spring Stroll: Afternoone’s, Café Milano, Pastosa Ravioli, Fab Cup, New York Finest TaeKwonDo, Nucci’s, Edelman’s Financial Services, art work by PS 45 school children on the windows of many of the store fronts. Photos below, Mom juggling baby and enjoying pizza from Café Milano and our hosts at Afternoone's.


It was a beautiful afternoon, and my family had a lot of fun tasting the food, meeting friends and making…

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As the snow has melted this week, it brings to mind that spring and summer will soon arrive.  Have your teens started thinking about time off from school and hanging out with their friends OR perhaps obtaining a summer job?  Staten Island teens and young adults, ages 14-24, can now apply for summer jobs through the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program. This program will provide young people with PAID summer employment for up to six weeks during July and August in a variety of entry level jobs.  Applicants must be able to provide working papers if under 18 as well as ID and documents.  Programs for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and court-involved youth are also available.  Contact DYCD Youth Connect at 1-800-246-4646 or e-mail…

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In my last blog I commented that, like me, many of my readers are watching their budget with some even living pay check to pay check.  To that end, I try to showcase events each week that are free or low cost.  I wrote about a City Harvest presentation at the new Key Food in Port Richmond on Saturday.  Between real estate showings, I took a self-guided grocery store tour.  Stations where set up where you could sample healthy foods; recipes were also available.  The employees were very knowledgeable and showed us how to shop economically and healthily.  After speaking to the City Harvest folks, I discovered I am remiss in reading labels. Where I thought I was buying whole wheat “lite” bread as noted on the front, the back showed that it contained enriched…

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Other than patiently waiting for the birth of my second grandchild any minute now, there are some happenings that are almost as terrific this weekend.

Have you applied for a New York City ID card yet?  For more information, check out IDNYC site http://www.memberdeals.com/nycgov/contact.php  Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity!  Did you see the Dinosaur exhibit at the Zoo?  This Saturday’s Tavern Concert at Richmond Town features the band “Squirrel Stew”.  For times and reservations, visit HistoricRichmondTown.org   

Check out the New York Public Library site: http://www.nypl.org for so many happenings throughout Staten Island and the City each and every day.  There are events for children of all ages, teens and adults.  My grandson is becoming…

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Have you made any New Year resolutions?  As a real estate broker, each year I resolve to work harder, list and sell more real estate properties, become more organized in my every day life, spend more time with my family, become more tolerant and make more money.  As you all know, money isn’t everything.  Life becomes easier, but it does not solve all our problems. An important part of identifying and stating your goals should be to write it down on a piece of paper.  Also, an important part of your goals, i.e. starting that diet, returning to the gym, stop smoking, is to verbalize it.  Each year, I type in bold print, FULL CAPS, my goals for the New Year.  This Monday 1/5 at 9:30 a.m., I will begin the Sweathogs training program at the Staten Island Board…

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