Every Wednesday:
Greenbelt Tree Tots. Hands on activities, games & More. Ages 2 & 3 with caretaker. 9:30--10:15 AM (Except 11/11/09) Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Ctr. 718-351-3450.Every Sunday:
Tai Chi. 10-11:30 AM. Bring your own mat. Tai-Chi . Greenbelt Nature Center. 718-351-3450,
Picture Book Time. Books, read aloud, fingerplays, etc. Ages 3+. 4 PM New Dorp Library. 718-351-2977.
Every Thursday:
Paint Day. 1:30 PM SI Children's Museum. 718-273-2060
December 3 -
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't. Original Holiday stories. 9:45 AM & 11:30 AM Center for the Arts @ CSI. 718-982-5678.
December 4 -
Grand Illumination. Traditional colonial holiday kick off. Snacks. FREE. Outdoor event. 7-8PM The Conference House. 718-984-6046.
Doodlebug 1 - Fun time. Storytelling. , music & crafts. Ages 18 mos -4yrsw/caregiver. 1 pm. Blue Heron Park 718-227-8839.
Demystifying Computers. Author of "Is This Thing On?" Abby Stokes will answer questions. St George Library. 718-442-8560.
December 4-6 -
Celebrate Eid: Eid Pancakes. An Arabic festivity, celebration, recurring happiness & a feast. Call for times. SI Children's Museum. 718-273-2060.
Breakfast with Santa. 10 AM- Noon. Prereg. Seaview Auxillary. Colony Hall. 718-317-3349.
Kids Workshop: Wagon. Do-it-Yourself skills and tool safety. 9AM-Noon. FREE. Home Depot.
Holiday Nature Crafts - How to use pinecones, evergreens & other natureal materials. 1 PM. Blue Heron Park UPR. 781-967-3542
December 6 -
Christmas in Richmondtown. Hear Carolers sing holiday songs, take a tour, Home-made goodies available. 1 PM - 5PM. Historic Richmond Town. 718-351-1611.
Tree lighting Celebration. Meet Santa Claus & follow Caroler's Parade to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. 5 PM. Historic Richondtown.
Herbal Holiday Decorations. Make easy table & Gift decorations & more. 1-2:30 PM. Prereg. Blue Heron Park. 718-356-9235.
December 7 -
'Twas the Night before Christmas. Inspired by the timeless poem "A visit from St. Nicholas," Clement Moore & his family learn the true miracle of Christmas. Center for the Arts @ CSI. 718-982-5678.
December 8 -
The magic of Sciense. Magic tricks & circus skills help explain atoms, molecules, the elements, compounds, solutions, magnetism & static electricity. 9:45AM & 11:30 AM,. Center for the Arts @ CSI. 718-982-5678.
December 9 -
Preschool Program - Stories, fingerplays & coloring. Ages 2 1/2-5 yrs. w/caretaker. 11 AM. New Dorp Library. 718-351-2977.
December 9 & 10 -
Alice In Winterland. Costumed characters & giant 9 ft. tall puppets. 9:45 AM & 11:30 AM. Center for the Arts @CSI. 718-982-5678.. November 28 & 29 -
December 11 -
Annual Channukah Dinner. 6 PM. Prereg. by 12/4. Temple Israel Reform Cong. 781-727-2231.
December 11 - 13-
Channukah treats; Potato Latkes. Participate in making gourmet latkes. Call for times. SI Children's Museum. 718-273-2060.
Salem Evangelical Free Church. "Living Nativity" Petting Zoo, activities for the kids. Petting Zoo, singing, snacks. 634 Clove Road. 7-9PM 12/11. 2-4 & 6-9 On December 12th.
December 12 -
Candlelight tours. A journey thru three hundred years of traditon. 5 PM. Historic Richmondtown 718-351-1611.
Dickens of a Christmas. Meet Santa, sing along with a chorus, snacks & Family activities. 1 free photo per family w/Santa. 5:30 -8:30PM. Christmas Tree will be lit at 6PM. SI Zoo. 718-351-4101.
Kids & Kritters - Pre-k & K adventure seekers. Learn about animals & their unique adaptations. 10 AM Prereg. SI Zoo. 718-351-4101.
December 13 -
Annual Children's Chanukah Party. Crafts, snacks, entertainments, balloons, pizza & lots of fun. 12-3 PM Prereg. by 12/7. Brotherhood of Temple Israel Reform Cong. 718-72-2231.
Colonial Christmas. Father Christmas for children each child receives a gift. Hot cider & cookies. 10 AM-4PM. The Conference House. 718-984-6046.
nature with Cathy. Origami Christmas decorations. Make Christmas origami. Ages 4-12. 1-2:30 PM. Blue Heron Park 917-596-4198.
Grace Foundation Annual Toy Giveaway sponsored by the SI Bikers Association. Pizza/Drinks Toys & a picture. Masters Pizza on Manor Road from 11-2.
Special Mass for Special People - 2:30 PM @ St. Thomas Church. 50 Maguire Avenue. Opening of the live stable at 2:00 PM. Handicapped Accessible Church - Low gluten altar breads available. Questions, directions, dietary concerns call 718-984-1156.
December 14-16 -
Holdiay Tales. Holiday tales from different cultures. 9:45 & 11:30 AM. Center for the Arts @ CSI. 718-982-5678.
December 17 -
Shoemaker & the Elves. A heartwarming holiday musical. A ylue time spin on the classic Brothers Grimm Fairy tale. 9:45 & 11:30 AM. Center for the Arts @ CSI . 718-982--5678.
December 18 -20 -
A Christmas show. A traditon for SI Families. Starring Santa. St. George Theatre Chorus w/Richondettes, elves & more. Call for times. St George Theatre. 718-44-2900.
The Nutcracker. Share the magic of childhood. Check for times. Center for the Arts @ CSI. Staten Island Ballet. 718-980-0500.
December 19 -
Breakfast with the Beast: Holiday Breakfast. See outdoor Zoo critters including reindeer. Ages 5+ w/caregiver. 8:30 -10AM. SI Zoo. 718-442-3101.
Candlelight tours. A journey thru 300 years of tradition. 5 PM Historic Richmondtown. 718-351-1611.
Animal Movie Classic Matinee Weekend. "Call of the Loon." 1 & 3 PM. Prereg. FREE. Greenbelt Nature Center. 718-351-1611.
Holiday Nature Crafts. How to use pinecones, evergreens & other natural materials. 1 PM> Blue Heron Park. UPR. 718-967-3542.
Astronomy Club. Check out your constellation in the sky. 6PM. Blue Heron Park. UPR. 718-967-3542.
December 20 -
Brunch with Santa. Meet Santa's elves & take your camera to have your own picture. 12:30 - 2:30PM prereg. Greenbelt Rec. Center. 718-667-3545.
December 21 & 22 -
Christmas Carol. The best loved holiday story of all time. 9:30 & 22:30 AM. Center for the Arts @ CSI. 718-9825678.
December 26 & 27 -
Happy Kwanzaa: African Mud Cloth. A tribute to heritage & togetherness. Design & stamp African Mud Cloth. 1, 2 & 3 PM. SI Childrens Museum. 718--273-2060.
Decenber 27 -
Kid's Open Mic - Future Idols. Play an instrument, sing along to your favorite CD, recite a poem, tell a joke or a story, or jus tcome & enjoy the show. FREE. Refreshments available. 5-8:30 Pm At the Cup Coffee House. 388 Van Duzer Street. 917-741-2524.
December 28 -
Northfield Foundation Cool School Holiday. Free admission onthis day 10 AM - 5PM. SI Children's Museum. 718-273-2060.
December 30 -
Careeres with Animals Workshop Series: Learning more about careers with animals. 1:30 PM Grades 6-9 SI Zoo. 718. 442-3101.
A free information series, Whats Out There & How to Get it," will offer families prorgams & services for children w/disabilities. The first session, "The earlier the Better" will be on Dec. 14th 10AM-1ON at the JCC 1466 Manor Road. To register for the program call Gary Shulman @ 212-667-4650 Ext. 20 or e-mail him at gshulman@resourcesnyc.org.
Circus of the Senses . Free tickets to grous & families. Wednesday Jan. 13 -11:00-12:00 @ Lincoln Center's Center Damrosch Park. DEADLINE to apply 11/20/09. Provides children & adults with vision or hearing impairment and other disabilites toan opportunity to experience the excitemnt 9f classical circus under the big top. Forms on line @ www.byapplecircus.org/circus/community/circus-ofthesenses.aspx
or call Pia Cooperman @ 646-616-6816.
Free Tutoring Helps Students Pass - Help students on the right track with guidance from the Project for Academic Student Success (PASS). The programs works wtih academicall at risk students ages 11 to 17, providing free tutoring, homework help, recreating activities and other services to help students to succeed in their school work. Monday thru Thursday evenings. Workshop for parents, too. 2 locations: 14 Slosson Terrace in St.George 718-7120-6727. and the other @ 3974 Amboy Road in Great Kills. 718-9666-1296.
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