Monday, February 6, 2012

Staten Island Activities

Meet Kerry Magro, he is a Journalist/Writer Graduate Student at Seton Hall, NJ and is an Autistic and advocate. AWESOMENESS!!!
We are pleased to announce that Kerry Magro will be our Guest Speaker on March 31st at 1:00 PM to launch our Autism Awareness Month Outreach Programs. Join us!!! Watch here for registration information.
ATTENTION...........ATTENTION............ATTENTION.........

COMING THIS APRIL A MONTH LONG WORKSHOP SERIES TO CELEBRATE AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR PROFESSIONALS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS!!!!!!

PLACE : A New Stride Therapeutic Services, PLLC
1779 Richmond Ave. 3rd Floor Conference Room
Staten Island, NY 10314
WHEN: Throughout the month of April erested in a particular topic, want to speak, know a speaker or would like to sponsor a workshop/speaker/food/advertising let us know by February 22, 2012. Contact info newstride@verizon.net or (718)494-5923.

UPDATE March 14, 2012 Kerry Magro, a graduate student at Seton Hall who is Autistic will be Guest Speaker, Lorraine Millan will speak about Social Skills and the App she has developed, Carla Hulla will talk about Eating Healthy During Pregnancy and After, The Miracle Project will present about their performing arts program for those on the Spectrum , their siblings and others, MarbleJam Kids will talk about their performing arts program and their Summer Film Camp with Joey Travolta and much more to come watch here for updates!!!

February 10
Mask Making Craft. Great Kills Library. 718-984-6670. 3:30 PM Ages 12-18. Free.

February 11
Learn how to read a map and a compass. The Zimmer Club. Ages 10-17. Free. 9AM. 718-948-9599.

February 12
Natural Science Club. Blue Heron Park. 2 PM. Ages 8-12. Free. The properties used to identify minerals wil be studied through the use of some simple techniques conducted by the participants. In the process of learning to identify minerals, participants will perform hardness tests, streak tests, and observe the reaction of minerals to using common household materials.

February 15
Spy Academy. Dongan Hills Library. From decoding messages, to metal detectors and nigh vision, you will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create your own edible messages. You will use the Secret Code Breaker to communicate in code, like real spies. 4 PM. Ages 5-12. Free. 718-351-1444.

February 18
Line Dancing Workshop. Line dancing brings together people from all generations and backgrounds for fun, making new friends and exercise. Snug Harbor. RSVP. 1 PM. Ages 10+. 718-448-2500.

Junior Science Club: Catapult into Physics. Staten Island Museum. 10:00AM Ages 8-13. $8.
718-727-1135.

February 23
Forensic CSI: Solve the case of the missing cookies. Staten Island Museum. 2PM. Ages 8-13. $8. Children learn to read prints left by fingers and lips and analyze hair and dental impressions. 718-727-1135.


February 27 & March 1
The Dragon's Tale. Ticket price. $8. 10:00AM & 11:30AM. Enrichment through the Arts. CSI Center for the Arts. 2800 Victory Blvd. 718-982-5678.

February 28
National Pancake Day. Head over to IHOP on Richmond Avenue for a Free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in exchange for this meal, patrons are encouraged to make a donation to the Children's Miracle network Hospital.