On Saturday, I attended the book signing of “The Dimension Travel Trilogy”, met the young author, Joseph S. Pidoriano, and was glad to see so many books jumping off of the table and many of his fans waiting to have their books signed. The books can be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/go/aw/d/099688890X/. Following are a number of photos from the event. 
Fleet Week 2016 begins today, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. You can watch the parade of ships from the Alice Austen House Museum grounds at 2 Hylan Blvd., with Fred Rodriguez, a maritime historian, narrating. Free coffee and donuts will be available. Ship tours, consisting of 5 Navy ships, 2 U.S. Coast Guard cutters and 3 Royal Canadian Navy ships, will be conducted daily from 8-5 throughout the week in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Two ships will be docked in Staten Island at the USS The Sullivan’s Homeport Pier in Stapleton. For additional information, visit http://www.fleetweeknewyork.com/fleetweeknewyork/events.html
Participate in a Bird and Nature Walk at Great Kills Park today from 3:30 - 5:30 at Buffalo St. and Hylan Blvd. This walk is timed to catch the outgoing tide (low tide is 5:20 pm) to increase the chance of seeing a variety of shore birds and waders. Meet in the large parking lot, about ¾ mile in from Hylan Blvd. Call 718-987-6790 or visit http://www.statenislandmuseum.org
Calling all Readers, ages 10-14, to join the Book Club today at 4:00 at the Mariners Harbor Library, 206 South Ave! This month the Club will be reading “Serafina and the Black Cloak”. For more info, call 212-621-0690 or visit http://www.nypl.org/
Do you want to be involved in your neighborhood? Join a Civic or Block Association! Or attend the Precinct Community Council meeting. The 120th Community Council meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. The 122 Precinct Community Council meets tonight (and the 3rd Wednesday of the month) at 8:00 p.m. at the 122nd Precinct Stationhouse, 2320 Hylan Blvd. The Council provides the critical interface between the citizen and the police through the regular monthly meetings. Check out the NYPD website, find out when your precinct Community Council meets and get involved! http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/home/precincts.shtml
The Expectant Parents Support Group meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Regina McGinn Education Center, 475 Seaview Ave. All expectant parents are invited. Registration is required. For more information and other days the group meets, contact 718-226-9533.
Ask an Expert how to Live a Healthy Life on Thursday, 5/ 26 from 10:00 to 1:00 at Shop Rite, 985 Richmond Ave. Get the information you need on cancer services, nutrition, behavioral health and rehabilitation, cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, blood pressure, healthy aging, nutrition and smoking cessation.
Poet and teacher Helen Decker reads from her new novel, “Coyitito and the Stars” Thursday at 3 at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. and will be available for questions and a book signing. For info, call 718-351-3450 or visit http://sigreenbelt.org
The St. Francis Catholic Singles (SFCS), for those in their 30s, 40s and 50s, meets Thursday, at 7:15 at Holy Family Church, 366 Watchogue Rd. Dr. Fred Herron, who has more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, faith formation and spiritual direction and is executive director of the Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, will speak to the group. For details, call 718-761-6663 or visit http://www.HFPP.org
The Academy of St. Dorothy at 1305 Hylan Blvd. will sponsor a Carnival on Friday, 5/27 at 5:00 and continuing 5/28 and 29 at 4:00. Admission is $2.00 with ride tickets available for purchase. Call for info, 718-351-0939.
Come meet up and talk about your favorite Anime and Manga series with your fellow Otaku, ages 13-18, at the Anime and Manga Club on Friday at 4:00 at the Mariners Harbor Library, 206 South Ave. You pick out episodes of favorite Carnival anime series to view. Snacks are included.
The City of Ships Photo Exhibit grand opening is Friday at 6:30 through June at the National Lighthouse Museum, 200 Promenade at Lighthouse Point (behind St. George Post Office). This exhibit is a celebration of Staten Island and our illustrious city which has served as the gateway to the world for centuries. RSVP a must for opening day reception at 718-390-0040. Admission is $10. For details, visit http://lighthousemuseum.org/may-27-2016-city-of-ships-photo-exhibit-opening-night/
FREE Movies Under the Stars continues on Friday at 8 with "Goonies" at Bloomingdale Park and Saturday at 8 with "Jumanji" at Willowbrook Park. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic or snacks and enjoy a movie in your neighborhood park with your family and friends.
The Annual Neighborhood Remembrance Day Celebration will be on Saturday, 5/28 at 2:00 at the Historic Lake Cemetery, 1668 Forest Ave. (corner of Forest Ave. and Willowbrook Rd.) This celebration honors the role of Staten Island Women in war time, active service, nurses, auxiliary and Gold Star mothers. It will also feature GAR Post 524 Civil War reenactors with Cannon Brigade, US Navy Bugler, Chaplain and active service members and Staten Island Fleet Week servicemen and women. Traditional changing of the flag ceremony will be conducted by US Navy. Seating is not provided, please bring your own. For details, call 917-545-3309.
On Sunday, 5/29 at 1, join naturalist Paul T. Lederer in a talk and walk at Crooke’s Point where he will discuss the geology and human history of the site as well as the plants and animals that call this place home. Meet at the Beach Center Parking Lot in Great Kills Park, near the dirt road leading out to Crooke’s Point. To get to the Beach Center Parking Lot, follow Buffalo St. to just before it turns into the dirt permit road. Call 718-354-9200 for more info.
The 97th Annual Memorial Day Parade kicks off at Hart Blvd. and proceeds to Hamlin Ave. in Port Richmond on Monday, 5/30 beginning at Noon. Service members will participate in the annual parade as well as bands and organizations throughout the Island. Come show your support to our servicemen and women and those marching in memory of our Fallen Heroes!
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