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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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