This Week's Staten Island Events :

Fri, Mar 9
Children’s Workshop. KIDZ COOK: ABC’s - Etouffee. A Cajun stew with a Japanese twist. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Mar 9 - 11
Family Performance. Oklahoma. At Church of St. Andrew Parish Hall. Prereg.
SI Academy of Performing Arts, 718 815-4267

Sat, Mar 10
Special Event. Baby Fest Event: Gear & Gadget Showcase 2007. Hands-on approach allows new parents to see, touch, hear & decide what products are right for them. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734

Family Program. Park to Park. Ride the SI Ferry & discover history of our harbor. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Family Workshop. Meet the Met - Myths & Legends. Join the staff from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a free workshop. Ages 8+. Prereg. Greenbelt Nat. Ctr, 718 351-3450

Family Program. Meet Your Local Forest Ranger. The role of a NY State DEC Forest Ranger. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Family Program. Forest Restoration & Workshop. Gloves, plants, tools provided. Egbertville Ravine. Protectors, 718 761-7496

Teen Workshop. Careers with Animals Series Workshop: Marine Biologist. For students who are interested in learning more about careers working with animals. Live animals, interactive activities, tours & lab work. Grades 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174

Mar 10 & 11
Children’s Workshop. Eco-Crafts. Make your own paper. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Program. Panoramic Ceramics. Create mosaics that feature symbols & patterns. Ages 5+. NY Transit Mus, 718 694-1600

Sun, Mar 11
Family Program. Mature Travel Series. Color slide show. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Family Program. Nature Section Walk. History/nature walk. At Clay Pit Ponds Park. SI Mus, 718 727-1135

Family Program. Life in the Intertidal Zone. Beachcombing. Page Ave. Beach, Hylan Blvd. Protectors, 718 761-7496

Family Program. Tree Sneezes. Join the Rangers to investigate the cause of wind & other natural phenomenons. At Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Family Concert. Brass Quintet. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players in the VMH at Snug Harbor. Students admitted Free with ID. 718 356-2094

Children’s Program. Show & Tell: Pets. ASPCA will bring live animals & present a history of the organization & its mission. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Program. Cooking with Jamie. A 1-1/2 hour class full of cooking & creativity. Bring a container. Ages 5-11. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 356-0106

Mon, Mar 12
Children’s Program. Rainbow Fish. A beautiful story about Rainbow Fish meeting different kinds of fish. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

Tues, Mar 13
Special Event. Smart Beginnings - New Parents’ Seminar Series: Basic Home Safety. Helpful tips & must-have baby safety items. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734

Children’s Program. The Paper Bag Players: Dandelion. From dinosaurs to fish to frogs, this is a funny, lively, colorful performance. Audience participation. Center for the Arts at CSI. 800 777-3347

Thurs, Mar 15
Family Program. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. A tribute to the great American who freed herself & thousands of her people from the bonds of slavery. Center for the Arts at CSI. Enrich. Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

Special Event. The Irish on Staten Island. A lively presentation on the Irish-American impact on S.I. At CSI. SI Mus, 718 727-1135

Fri, Mar 16
Children’s Workshop. KIDZ COOK: ABC’s: Farmhouse Fairy Cake. A simple & fast sweetly spiced cake. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Preschool Program. Doodlebug FunTime. Storytelling, music & crafts. Ages 18 mos-4 yrs w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839

Family Program. Free Fridays Family Fun. Irish Immigrants of Manhattan. Visit galleries & tour newest exhibition. South St. Seaport Mus, 212 748-8753

Ongoing Events Every Week:

Every Tuesday
Children’s Workshop. Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Preschool Workshop. Tots Time Plus. Spend happy hours creating artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Every Tuesday & Thursday
Craft Class. Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make & take home. A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691

Every Wednesday
Children’s Workshop. Clay Day. Sculpting with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Mus,
718 273-2060

Children’s Program. Poco a Poco. A Spanish program for children 2-4 yrs old. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Program. After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Preschool Workshop. Tots ‘n Blocks. Parent/ child fun & learning.
SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Family Program. Knitting for Beginners. How to cast on & off, knit & purl stitches. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-6158

Wednesday - Sunday
Family Program. The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public from 1-5pm. 718 987-3500

Every Thursday
Preschool Program. The Story Museum. Magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing & singing. Up to age 5. Historic Richmondtown, 718 351-1611

Preschool Workshop. Tots Time Plus. Spend happy hours creating artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Workshop. Science Whizkidz: Ecology. Check each week for different description. Workshop turns into a lab for scientific experiments. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Program. After-School Book Club. Students in Junior High School meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Adult Program. Yoga. On-going six week course. 10-11am. Prereg.
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500

Every Friday
Preschool Workshop. Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their wee bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Workshop. KIDZ COOK: Check each week for description. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Workshop. Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece.
SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Every Saturday
Children’s Program. Saturday’s Tots. Hard working parents can enjoy some toddler time. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Children’s Program. Yu-Gi-Oh. A new program. Bring your own deck. Prereg. Ages 8+. SI Child‘s Mus. 718 273-2060

Adult Program. Guided Meditation. On-going 6-week course. 11:30am-12:30pm. Prereg. Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500

Adult Program. Yoga. All fitness levels. 9:30am. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Adult Program. Tai Chi. On-going 6 week course. 4-5pm. Prereg.
Jacques Marchais Mus of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500

Concert. Tavern Concerts. Saturday evenings. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Every Saturday & Sunday
Children’s Workshop. Arts & Crafts. Check each week for description. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Family Program. Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every Sat. & Sun. South Street Seaport, 212 748-8753

Every Sunday
Children’s Program. Richmond County Flying Club. Observe & learn the art of saltwater fly tying. Great Kills Park, Edu. Field Sta., Gateway NRA. 718 987-6790

Family Workshop. Arts & Crafts. Different program every Sunday. All ages. The Museum of Arts & Design, 212 956-3535