This week's Staten Island Events:
Every Sunday - Child Fingerprinting and Photo ID.
Sponsored by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 11am - 2pm. Free.
At Moe's Southwest Grill, 2397 Hylan Blvd. For more info call 718 979-YACO
Wed - Sunday The Carousel for All Children
Enjoy a ride on the Carousel for $1 and stroll around the beautiful park.
The Greenbelt Conservancy, Willowbrook Park at Eton Pl. For more info call 718 667-2165
Greenmarkets on Staten Island
Saturdays from 8am - 2pm
Farm-fresh goods available at the municipal parking lot on Hyatt Street in St. George,
Every Sat and Sun - Animal Presentations
Each weekend at 1pm, the SI Zoo will be featuring some of their fun educational
animals in a "talk" and "touch" presentation on the Zoo stage. Come one and
all to interact, question and learn about the world of animals.
For more info call SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Every Tues and Thurs in September
Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make and take home.
A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691
Fri, Sept 1 - Movies in the Park.
The Chronicles of Naria. Bring blankets or lawn chair & one item of canned food for the borough’s food pantries. At Wolfe’s Pond Park. Free. Sponsored by Richmond County Savings Bank & Time Warner Cable. COAHSI, 718 447-3329
Fri, Sept 8 - Chris Botti
Enjoy a night out at the St. George Theatre with Jazz Grammy Award Winner, Chris Botti.
For more info call the St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900
Fri, Sept. 8 - 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
2:00 - 6:00pm at SI University Hospital, North. Refreshments, T-Shirts, Lunch Bags, Water Bottles. Remember Our Heroes! Call Maura Timmins for a sign up time 718 226-1558
Sat, Sept 9 - 230th Anniversay of the Peace Conference
A panorama of 18th century life and 20th century entertainment will unfold from 10am-4pm.
Dancing, spinning and weaving demonstrations, woodcrafting and other demonstrations.
Also, there will be outdoor cooking using 18th century iron utensils and redware.
Children's free activities will include magic shows and a friendly wandering clown.
Pony rides will be available as well as horsedrawn carriage rides. Modern day crafters and vendors will set up their quality wares for visitors shopping pleasure. A revolutionary war re-enactment group will march, drill, fire their muskets and mingle with visitors. Rain date, Sunday, Sept 10.
The Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd. For more info call 718 984-6046
Sat, Sept 9 - Baby Safety Day.
A day dedicated to your child’s safety, including tips from NYC Poison Control Ctr,
NY SIDS Alliance, NY Fire Dept & more.
Free. Babies 'R' Us, 718 370-2734
Sat, Sept 9 - Autumn Moon Festival
Demonstrations by the Manhattan Taiko Group, an Asian drumming group and Qin music performed by the Ba Ban Music Society. Show puppetry with the Chinese Theatre Works and calligaphy demos as well. SI Botanical Garden, 718 273-8200
Sat & Sun, Sept 9 & 10 - Richmond County Fair.
Join the Parade on Saturday; participate in SI’s largest chili cook-off contest; meet American Idol finalist Kimberly Locke; compete in many contests, games & more. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Sun, Sept 10 - Journey to China's Southwest
A lecture and exhibit which will exclude costumes and accessories with floral motifs, including shoes and jewelry from Southwest China. SI Botanical Garden Visitor's Ctr, 718 273-8200
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