Jr. Science Club: Ancient Technology Saturday, March 19, 10:00am-12:00pm Staten Island Museum 75 Stuyvesant Place $8/$5 museum members, parents may observe For children ages 8-13 Many of the common objects we use in daily life had their roots in ancient times, some have been replaced by modern electronics. Come build simple devices that have a longstanding history and learn how people used tools more than 2,000 years ago. Call Seth Wollney at (718) 483-7105 for more information. |
Teen Environmental Club: Clean-Up at Fox Beach  Sunday, March 20, 10:00am-2:00pm Fox Lane at Mill Road (Oakwood) FREE Join the Teen Environmental Club for an extra long clean-up for this extra dirty beach! Meet at the corner of Fox Lane and Mill Road (take the S76). Call Seth Wollney for information on how to join (718) 483-7105 or visit our websitehttp://sim-teenenvironmentalclub.ning.com/. The Teen Environmental Club is made possible with support from Con Edison, the Verizon Foundation and The New York City Environmental Fund administered by the Hudson River Foundation. |
df History of Staten Island: The ItaliansTuesday, March 22, 7:00pm Staten Island History Center & Archives 1000 Richmond Terrace Snug Harbor Campus, Building H $8/$5 members History Curator Pat Salmon presents the history of Staten Island's largest ethnic group. Topics include: the Italian communities of Rosebank and New Brighton, feasts, religious institutions, food, Garibaldi and Meucci, and much more! Registration required. Call (718) 483-7123. _______________________________________________________________ Supported in part by Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and Richmond County Savings Foundation. |
 Lunch & Learn: St. Joseph's Day Sicilian Extravaganza Wednesday, March 23, 12:00pm Trattoria Romano 1476 Hylan Blvd. Join the Staten Island Museum for a moveable feast and fascinating presentation. Share a traditional festive meal in celebration of St. Joseph's Day. Call Maureen LaCapria at (718) 483-7104 for reservations and prices. |
 Mid-Week Bird Walk Wednesday, March 30, 10:00am Charleston Beach Free Waterfowl, raptors and early migrant songbirds are all possibilities on a little-known property along the Arthur Kill. Meet at the end of Androvette Street in Charleston. Please do not block driveways. Call Ed Johnson at (718) 483-7110 for more information. Supported by HSBC, USA, N.A. |
 History of Staten Island:Tompkinsville Walking Tour Thursday, March 31, 4:00pm $15/$10 members This tour with History Curator Pat Salmon will explore the neighborhood named after Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins. A short walk from the S.I. Ferry, this is where Dutch ships once landed, steamboat ferries docked, and new communities flourish today. To register call Pat Salmon at (718) 483-7123. |
 The Public Groundbreaking Event Wednesday, March 23, 10:00am Building A Front Lawn at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace Joins us on the front lawn of Building A along with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin for this celebratory groundbreaking event. The Staten Island Museum has reached an unprecedented moment in its history with the planned expansion to the grounds of what was once Sailors Snug Harbor. On March 23rd, the Museum will break ground on the restoration of the first of two triple land-marked structures, followed by the public opening in 2013. Lead sponsorship for this even is generously provided by:  Co-Sponsor:  Contributing Sponsors:     |
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