Ongoing Events
Wagner College Drivers Education
Approved Blue Card course for 16 & 17 year old students.  
Call 718-605-8520.
South Shore Lions Club
Join us at Nucci's South on Arthur Kill Rd, the second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Staten Island Lions Club
Join us at Cafe Bella Vita on Hylan Blvd on the first & third Wednesdays of each month at 7pm.
Staten Island Mothers
of Multiples Club
Support Group - meets at K of C; 22 Hillside Ter on the 2nd Wednesday (Sept - June) at 8pm. New and expecting mothers are always welcome!  E-mail: asksimomc@verizon.net.
Staten Island Songwriters' Circle
Anyone interested in creating original music is welcome to join us.     Exchange ideas and pick up a few tips. The SISC is an informal group that meets the 3rd Sunday of the month. ETG Book Cafe at 208 Bay St. 718-447-8256.
Tibetan Portrait: The Power of Compassion
The Tibetan Portrait exhibit is about understanding the incredibly rich Tibetan culture and the people who have maintained compassion in the face of tremendous difficulties.  It emphasizes cultural understanding and religious tolerance. Now through December 2010. 338 Lighthouse Ave.
CONTACT: 1609
 the work of seven contemporary artists as they interpret this early encounter between the Native American peoples and the Europeans. Staten Island Museum  75 Stuyvesant Pl
Staten Island Woodcarvers
The Staten Island woodcarvers meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. Meeting are held in the Parish house of the New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205  Richmond Rd. All carvers, wood burners, turners, scrollers, stone carvers and other specialty woodworkers welcomed.
Staten Island International
MOMS Club
Support group for stay-at-home moms worldwide.  Come out to Monthly Business Meeting, where you can learn more about the group and what they have to offer you and your children. For more info e-mail statenislandmomsclub@gmail.com or visit their
http://sites.google.com/site/statenislandmomsclub
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of every month in the congenial atmosphere of M. Bennett Cafe at Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clark Ave, frim 7:30-9:00pm to discuss popular historical novels. 718-351-1611.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
www.defensivedrivingcoursesite.com
 DMV approved.  From the comfort of your home and at your own pace. Defensive Driving and other courses available for New York, New Jersey and Florida.  Use promo code Shop for $5.00 off any course. Check your state for auto insurance and driving record point reduction. Sponsored by American Safety Inc. E-mail questions to mrddcourse@aol.com
Multiple Sclerosis Group
The Staten Island Multiple Sclerosis Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 11am.  Meetings are held at the Elizabeth Connelly Center, building 16C, 930 Willowbrook Road. Light refreshments to be served during the meeting.  718.983.1071
Mondays
South Shore Band
Staten Island’s oldest community stage band meets at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Hall in Tottenville at 8PM. Musicians of all levels are welcome. For info, call 718-948-0688 or visit www.southshoreband.org.
New Online Defensive Driving Class
Defensive Driving classes online are now offered by the National Safety Council. Complete the course at your leisure;  1-30 days.
You may save on auto insurance and reduce points  http://www.nscddconline.com/newyork/ Use referral code 467 for a $5 discount  or for info, email ddconline@sendfree.com
Tuesdays
Staten Island Zen Community
The SI Zen Community, an interfaith group, weekly meditation from 7:15 to 9:00pm at Mt Manresa, 239 Fingerboard Rd. All faiths and traditions are invited. Visit www.zencommunitysi.org. Sensei Byalin 718-981-1389
Wednesdays
Afterschool Book Club at Richmond Town
Students in 4th & 5th grade will read, imagine, and engage in the experiences they have been reading about. The club meets at 3:30pm. Program is  Free
718-351-1611 x 280 to register.
St. Charles Singles Club
Singles ages 30+ ,St. Charles's Audtiorium (200 Penn Ave)  Sept - June.  Time: 7:30pm. Cost is $5 for non-members. For info: 718-351-8873,    
e-mail: stcharles.singles@yahoo.com.
Thursdays
Story Museum at Historical Richmondtown
Step into a world of magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing & singing.  Children up to age 5, from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Call 718-351-1611 x 280 to register. Admi $3/Child, Adult/Free.
Parent and Child Outdoor Discovery
Children, Ages 3 – 6, get a child-oriented outdoor adventure and exposure to local plants and animals. 9 - 10AM. Clay Pit Ponds Preserve.  2351 Veteran’s Rd. W 718-605–3970 x 201
Budding Artists
Using the natural world as our inspiration, children will draw, paint, write or create other artwork to take home for children 5 & up. 3- 4PM. Clay Pit Ponds Preserve.  2351 Veteran’s Rd. West, 718-605 – 3970 ext. 201
Fridays
Young Scientists
Each week brings new experiments, entertainment and education in every area of science.  From ecology to physics to meteorology to astronomy! 8 and up.  
3-4PM. Clay Pit Ponds Preserve.  2351 Veteran’s Rd. West, 718-605 – 3970 ext. 201
Saturdays
Guided Nature Hike
From 3-4:30PM, join naturalists in an all-ages walk through the Preserve trails. Observe weekly changes in the animals, wildflowers and weather of Clay Pit Ponds.  REQUIRED Pre-registration Needed Programs, call (718) 605 – 3970 ext. 201
Meditation & Tai Chi at Jacques Marchais Museum
Meditation  - Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, Instructor from 11:30 - 12:30
Tai Chi - Bob Murphy, Instructor from 4 - 5pm.
$12 per class ($10 for members).
Please call 718-987-3500 to register.
Career Counseling
From 10 - 11:30am.  Richmondtown Library  200 Clarke Ave - Free one-to-one counseling on careers, job seeking, and small business. For more info:
718-668-0413, www.nypl.org

Events

Friday, May 21
Hold'em Tournament
To benefit St. Joseph St. Thomas Parish at St. Joseph St. Thomas School- 50 Maguire Ave.  $125 Donation to Play / 2500 chips. Re-byys & Add-ons | Food, Drinks & 50/50 Raffle. $50.00 deposit per person to register.  John O'Connor for  info 917-923-7397
Wednesday, May 26
Sandy Ground
Historical Society
Come and learn about the oldest, continuously inhabited African-American community in the United States, settled by free blacks with the descendants of the original settlers still living in the community. 10 AM to Noon  | Admission Free St. George Library Center - 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560
Sunday, June 6 
Defensive Driving Class
National Safety Council at Moore Catholic H.S. 100 Merrill Ave, S.I., N.Y. | 9am-3:30pm
Reservations Required 718-606-7150 | 718-608-9451 | Save On Auto Insurance/ Reduce Points! 9am-3:30pm
Saturday, June 12
Help Build A Compost Bin
Clay Pits Pond State Park Preserve. Roll up your sleeves and make your community greener as we help Clay Pits Pond State Park Preserve build a compost bin. You can also pitch in with chopping, mixing, and sifting compost, which will give you the basic info you need to properly create compost at home. Noon- 2 pm. 83 Nielsen Avenue
(718) 967-1976

Staten Island Railway Anniversary Tour
Transit historian Andrew Sparberg will present an historic slide lecture highlighting the Staten Island Railway. Despite its small size, the Staten Island Railway has a rich and unique history.  This program is presented by the New York Transit  Museum in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Staten Island Raiway. From 2 to 3 PM Free | St. George Library Center  5 Central Ave.
718-442-8560

SBCA 9th Annual Picnic
Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House | 239 Fingerboard Road S.
Sponsored by: Manfredi auto group and A. Azzara Funeral Home Food -Hamburger, Hotdog, Chicken & more. Ben & Jerry’s Ice-Cream donated by Boardwalk Café, compliments of the Vanderbilt & South Fin Grill. Live Music Donated by KCM Plumbing - Brian Smith Open Mic-Project. To Attend
Call: 718-930-6603 Price $10 Per Member | Non Members - $20
Sunday, June 13
Gospel of Matthew
 Pastor Bob Hartman will be going through the Gospel of Matthew. This is open to all and is FREE OF CHARGE. Starts at 10:15 AM | 718-702-6193 Calvary Chapel Richmond County - 95 Guyon Ave
 
Monday, June 14
Quit Smoking Seminar
Quit smoking &/or lose weight with hypnosis. Hypnosis Seminar at the Hilton
Garden Inn 1100 South Ave. From 4-6pm or 7-9pm call to reserve your seat 1800-342-1303
Saturday, June 26 
6 Hour Defensive
Driving Classes
National Safety Council at Moore Catholic H.S. 100 Merrill Ave, S.I., N.Y. | 9am-3:30pm
Reservations Required 718-606-7150 | 718-608-9451 | Save On Auto Insurance/ Reduce Points! 9am-3:30pm



June 2010
Coast Guard Auxiliary Div 14 flotilla14-06 will be conducting
boating classes at USCG Station NY.
Wednesday June 16th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursday June 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday June 23rd from 6:3pm to 8:30pm
Thursday June 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

SHOWS

BRAVO, BEETHOVEN!
Sunday, May 22, 2010
Two glorious works celebrating the genius of Beethoven:
A Western Hemisphere Premier of Franz Liszt's Kantata in Honor of the Dedication of the Beethoven Monument in Bonn, S. 67 | Marina Alexander, conductor PLUS Beethoven's Symphony #9, Op. 125 in collaboration with the Richmond Choral Society (NYC) and the Staten Island Philharmonic | Alex Guzman, conductor 8:00 PM | St. Peter's RC Church 53 St. Mark's Place Staten Island, NY | General Admission: $30, Seniors: $25 | Group Rates available

SINY Staten Island Film Festival
Wednesday, June 2nd
Opening Night at the St. George Theatre! VIP Reception at 6:00pm | Film Showing:  7:00pm
Thursday, June 3rd
Presentation of films all day and evening  
Friday, June 4th
Presentation of films all day | Celebrity Party - 8:00pm
www.sifilmfestival.org or call 718-477-1400 St. George Theatre- 35 Hyatt Street SI, NY

Doo Wop Night
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The 3rd Annual Doo Wop Night being held at Memory Lane (The Alzheimer's Foundation Headquarters) which is Located at 789 Post Avenue in Staten Island at 2 PM.

Performance’s by:
• Staten Island's own - "The Expressions"
• Brooklyn's Soulful - "Nu Millennium"
• Staten Island's - "Deja Vu"
• All Girl Group - "The Del Angels"
• New Jersey's - R B Express
• Staten Island's - "Johnny & The Raybands"
Special appearance by "Loren" The singing cowboy"
Barbara Harris & The Toys singing their 60's 
# 1 hit, "Lover's Concerto"

The cost is $50 per person  includes entertainment & an Italian Buffet and Dessert. Call 718-667-7110 for tickets.
ALL THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE STATEN ISLAND ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION.

WIZARD OF OZ
Friday, June 18, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
ACT (Actor Children's Theatre) at Wagner College presents the Wizard of Oz, a Tams-Witmark musical production, at the Wagner College Main Stage Theatre, directed by Solange Bila. The show is a culmination of the ACT triple threat acting school for children and teens.  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased  718-390-3221 OR www.wagner.edu/external/children One Campus Road Staten Island, NY