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Featured Events:The Wiggles in Wiggly CircusDon't miss The Wiggles in Wiggly Circus at Nassau Coliseum, August 18! 08/18/2010 Location: Nassau Coliseum, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale 
MapThe Fab Four from down under are back with this year's most anticipated family event. It's the smell of "Hot Poppin' Popcorn"! It's the excitement of a "A Big Big Show"! It's The Wiggles "Wiggly Circus Live!" Tour. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top with a wiggly twist right to your home town! Don't forget to check Parent Perks to get a code for $5 off select seats! |
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There is so much to do at Once Upon a Treetop, why stay home? Gather together a group of friends and come join us for some fun in our little city. Kids will have the opportunity to explore through interactive play and climb through our tree house play unit. Though kids MUST ALWAYS be supervised by a parent or adult, rest assured that there will be plenty of staff available to interact with kids and show them how to have fun safely and courteously. Feel free to pack a lunch and stay awhile. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase.
**Kids and adults must wear socks in our little city. No shoes, sneakers, bare feet or strollers allowed into the play area. We like to keep it clean and safe!
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Do you have sweet dreams of cupcakes, sports or butterflies? Join us for a unique workshop as you design your own pillowcase using fabric paint, markers, and stamps. Listen to lullabies from around the world as you create the masterpiece of your dreams!
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The Math Midway exhibit provides an interactive, hands-on tour of mathematical concepts, in a fun-filled carnival style!!! Activities include:
· Ride the Square-Wheeled Tricycle
· Spin the Universal Wheel of Chance
· Experience Mind-bending Mirrors
The Math Midway is a production of the Museum of Mathematics, America's only museum dedicated to the wonders of math. For more information, see the momath.org website.
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Ready for oceany fun AND learning? Join our crew for wild hands-on, educational fun with creative activities, arts and crafts, science experiments and running games. Run from sharks, hold an egg on your feet like a penguin, experiment with blubber and eat like a barnacle. Snacks served. Sign up for one day or all week - there are different activities each day.
Cost: Members $20/day, $85/week; Non-members $25/day, $110/week
Ask about sibling discounts. Must RSVP 631.367.3418
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Bounce around for 1 hour in our air conditioned arenas, then get 30 minutes in our party room for a special craft making session! Walk-ins will not be allowed . You must purchase tickets in advance for this event to guarantee a spot. Call to reserve your spot today - 631.563.3100.
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Join Atlantis Marine World to kick off summer at the Aquarium over the 4th of July weekend with a nod to history and celebrate the history of diving by welcoming diver, Bob Rusnak who will suit up in traditional diving gear for a free dive into the Aquarium's largest exhibit - the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Shark Tank. He will be surrounded by circling sharks, a giant loggerhead turtle, a prehistoric-looking moray eel, and many other creatures during his series of presentations, scheduled at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm. An Aquarium educator will join him on his journey and speak to guests from the bottom of the exhibit wearing more modern gear, including a special helmet that will allow for communications with the crowd. Atlantis is extra proud to offer this program, especially on a weekend where our nation is honoring it's history.
The Aquarium will also present shallow water diving demonstrations in their Snorkel Tank throughout the day at 11:45am and 1:15pm where one lucky winner will be selected from the crowd and allowed to suit up in historic gear and dive along with the expert in each session.
There also will be plenty of hands-on fun for kids, with SCUBA mask face painting and crafts. And guests who are already SCUBA certified are eligible for a 10% Admission discount throughout the day, simply by showing their card.
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Celebrate our nation's independence with a tribute to the music of summer with "The Beach Bums Band" and a spectacular Grucci fireworks display.
Annual fireworks display which takes place over the beach near Montauk Village. This is definitely one of the highlights of the entire season and depending on the weather draws huge crowds of spectators who watch from right on the beach. HINT: you should try to get there early to get a good spot on the beach.
Now there's even more reason for families to plan the weekend around a visit to Nassau County Museum of Art. Each Sunday the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. Family Sunday at the Museum is free with museum admission.
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Celebrate Independence Day at the Brookhaven Amphitheater with fun, fireworks and a special tribute to our soldiers by the United States Army Field Band. Parking lot opens at 5pm, seating opens at 6pm, show starts at 730pm with fireworks at 920pm (approximately).
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Celebrate the 4th of July with an old fashioned flair, including a parade, all-star baseball game, traditional music and more.
Celebrate the 4th of July at your local presidential site! See the Rough Riders, hear President Theodore Roosevelt (portrayed by James Foote) speak, and tour Sagamore Hill. The first floor of the Roosevelt Home will be open to all visitors free of charge from 10am to 4pm. National Park Rangers and park volunteers will be available to answer questions and tell stories about family life at TR's "Summer White House." Guided tours will not be given and tickets are not necessary. Starting at 11:00 a.m. traditional American fare such as hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase on site. From 2 - 4pm, professional storyteller Jonathon Kruk will tell stories to children about the Roosevelt family.
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Celebrate Independence Day 2010 at the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium! Enjoy live entertainment, vendors of food and of arts and crafts, hayrides around the estate, multiple raffle prizes, and games from the 1930s: croquet, lasso toss, potato-sack races, a dinosaur bean-bag toss, and throwing a ball to knock over wooden milk bottles. Visitors may shoot photos against the period backdrop of a 1931 Model A Ford. For kids, the day will feature children's theater, face painting, hands-on arts and crafts, stick-on tattoos and a huge inflated bouncer. The Arena Players will perform Lewis Carroll's children's classic, "Alice in Wonderland," at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center and William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," comedy about the humorous aspects of love, at 7:00 p.m. in the mansion's cobblestone courtyard. An additional fee will be charged for these performances.
Picnic food (hot dogs, burgers, etc.) will be available until dark. Visitors will be given wristbands that will allow them to come back, or stay on the grounds to watch the evening fireworks across the harbor at Asharoken. As the fireworks begin, Debbie Carbone, a U.S. Navy veteran, will sing "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Fun stories, creative crafts and play about the ocean & nature. Different theme each week - 45 minute class.
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Join us in Our Backyard as we discover new ways to explore our natural world. Learn fun ways to help the environment, enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences and try your hand at cooking, crafts and other science activities.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from National Grid in support of LICM's Green Teens initiative. Green Teens is an environmental education program that trains high school students to become outdoor educators as they develop and implement weekly green-themed workshops for young children.
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It's the summer - encourage your children to keep reading! Join us every week this summer for an exciting story followed bu a related craft or art activity sure to bring the book to life for young readers.
Monday, July 5 The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Wednesday, July 14 What Makes A Rainbow by Betty Schwartz
Monday, July 19 Elmer by David McKee
Wednesday, July 28 How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long and David Shannon
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DITCH THE WORKOUT, JOIN THE PARTY!!!!
Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term nbenefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Taught by Certified Zumba Instructor, Ida Ferraro. Call to register - classes are forming now for Mondays at 945am and Tuesdays at noon and will start November 30 & December 1, 2009.
See our Parent Perks discount for classes!!
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Over the summer, Regal Entertainment Group runs the Free Family Film Festival - nine weeks of movies for kids and their parents - FREE! This program has been running since 1991, and is one of Long Island's best kept secrets! Select G & PG movies start at 10am each Tuesday and Wednesday, and seating is first-come, first-served until the theater is full. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
Participating locations are
Ronkonkoma Stadium 9, 565 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, 631.580.9714
Westbury Stadium 12, 7000 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury,516.333.0009
Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX, 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, 631.243.4584
Movie titles and schedules are as follows:
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| 6/29 | Tale of Despereaux | Charlotte's Web | Pirates Who Don't Do Anything |
| 6/30 | Barnyard | Evan Almighty | The Waterhorse |
| 7/6 | Mr. bean's Holiday | Tale of Despereaux | Charlotte's Web |
| 7/7 | Evan Almighty | Bee Movie | Evan Almighty |
| 7/13 | Muppets From Space | Mr. Bean's Holiday | Tale of Despereaux |
| 7/14 | Flushed Away | Barnyard | Bee Movie |
| 7/20 | Adventures of Pipi Longstocking | Adventures of Pipi Longstocking | Mr. bean's Holiday |
| 7/21 | Hotel for Dogs | E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial | Monster House |
| 7/27 | Wallace and Gromit | Wallace and Gromit | Open Season |
| 7/28 | Shrek the Third | Flushed Away | Paul Blart: Mall Cop |
| 8/3 | Rugrats the Movie | Muppets From Space | Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs |
| 8/4 | Imagine That | Hotel for Dogs | Flushed Away |
| 8/10 | Rugrats in Paris | Rugrats the Movie | hotel For Dogs |
| 8/11 | Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs | Shrek the Third | Planet 51 |
| 8/17 | Charlotte's Web | Rugrats in Paris | Shrek the Third |
| 8/18 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | Imagine That | Surf's Up |
| 8/24 | Pirates Who Don't Do Anything | Pirates Who Don't Do Anything | Barnyard |
| 8/25 | Bee Movie | Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs | Imagine That |
Calling all scientists! Join Scout Stacey every week in the It's Alive gallery for a exploration of the Animal Kingdom. From reptiles to birds to insects, we will use all our senses to observe these fascinating organisms. Learn about their habitats, what they eat, and how to properly take care of them. So grab your magnifying glasses and come on over for Animal Talk to have all your creature questions answered!
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Please join us for a FREE Grand Opening event at our newest location...PLAINVIEW! Free Stroller Strides class, raffles, refreshments! See Parent Perks to see how you can save up to $50! Plainview classes will be held on Tues and Thurs at 9:30am. After class, make a new friend over an iced coffee, Red Mango, or shopping at Denny's! Join us for a tummy tickling, butt kicking, summer sweatin' good time!
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Families are invited to the library for stories, songs, and fun! No advance registration needed.
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Kids, let's get crafty with food! Join us for a weekly themed story-time and cooking adventure - yes, cooking adventure! We will put on our chef's hats, read inspiring tales and learn how to create delicious recipes all by ourselves! Leave some room in your belly for some yummy treats! Open play is included, pre-registration is required.
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| Tuesday, July 6 | Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 8 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Monday, July 12 |
Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 15 |
Obnoxious Desserts |
2 - 245pm |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
Fruit Delights |
1230 - 115pm |
| Friday, July 23 |
Obnoxious Desserts | 2 - 245pm |
| Tuesday, July 27 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Thursday, July 29 |
Asian Fusion | 2 - 245pm |
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Every Wednesday in July and August, families and children can stop by for art, discover and watery wonders. Each week has a different theme. RSVP to 631.367.3418
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Join Jill Bullwinkle of Jillary Designs to create a beautiful anklet inspired by colors from the sea! In-person registration begins June 23
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An interactive story time for children ages 27months to 3 1/2 years, accompanied by an adult. Listen to stories and songs and make a project!
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Every Wednesday night, BounceU of Farmingdale holds a "Family Bounce Night" that is sure to be fun for the whole family. Enjoy a fun-filled night of bouncing around together. To keep the family fun going, pizza and drinks may be added on from 7:00p.m.-7:30p.m. for an additional cost.
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Listen to stories, independent of a parent. Finger rhymes and project too!
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Enjoy Bookworm Wednesdays, a fun and rewarding summer reading program developed to encourage young children to read during the summer months. Bookworm Wednesdays entitles kids to free admission to a select children's film when they present a book report at a participating theater box office. Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report. Download book report forms here.
Long Island participating theaters are Commack Multiplex (100 Long Island Expressway, Commack), Island 16:Cinema De Lux (LIE Exit 62 & Route 97, Holtsville), Broadway Multiplex (995 Broadway Mall, Hicksville) and Farmindale Multiplex (1001 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale).
Movie Schedule
July 7 Kung Fu Panda
July 14 Charlotte’s Web
July 21 Hotel for Dogs
July 28 Bee Movie
August 4 Monsters vs. Aliens
Aug. 11 Over the Hedge
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Rhymes, songs, and finger games for babies from birth to 27months, accompanied by an adult.
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Join our crazy scientist Diana as she leads the way through to creating your very own batch of slippery, slimey, gooey gak! This is sure to be hands-on fun while you learn the science behind the creation! This is a drop off class.
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Kids, let's get crafty with food! Join us for a weekly themed story-time and cooking adventure - yes, cooking adventure! We will put on our chef's hats, read inspiring tales and learn how to create delicious recipes all by ourselves! Leave some room in your belly for some yummy treats! Open play is included, pre-registration is required.
| Date | Theme | Time |
| Tuesday, July 6 | Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 8 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Monday, July 12 |
Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 15 |
Obnoxious Desserts |
2 - 245pm |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
Fruit Delights |
1230 - 115pm |
| Friday, July 23 |
Obnoxious Desserts | 2 - 245pm |
| Tuesday, July 27 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Thursday, July 29 |
Asian Fusion | 2 - 245pm |
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Let's Learn About the Italian Holidays! Italians know how to throw a great Festa! Why not let your children explore some major holidays celebrated in Italy? In this workshop, we will experience three popular Italian Feste. In intervals of twenty minutes, we will explore an Italian Carnevale, meet the good witch of la Befana, and celebrate our birthdays. What fun!
| Thursday, July 8st | Saturday, July 17th |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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Join the fun at the 2010 series of free Thursday night movies shown at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater in Eisenhower Park. Movies begin at dusk and the theater is located near Parking Fields 6 and 6A. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired. Since there is no formal seating at Lakeside, concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs or blankets.
If weather conditions appear threatening, call 516-572-0355 after 7 p.m. for updated performance information.
The 2010 schedule is as follows:
| July 8 |
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs |
| July 15 |
Monsters v. Aliens |
| July 22 |
Astro Boy |
| July 29 |
The Wizard of Oz |
| August 5 |
Michael Jackson's This Is It |
| August 12 |
Star Trek 2009 |
| August 19 |
Twilight Saga: New Moon |
| August 26 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |
| September 2 | Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince |
The Great South Bay Music Festival is the largest three day, "American Themed" music, art & cultural family event on Long Island. Featuring over 45 musical artists on 3 stages, and presenting top name, as well as local up & coming artists in contemporary & classic rock, jazz, jam-band, country, folk, zydeco, funk and all types of American music. The Great South Bay Music Festival is committed to excellence in "Fun Education"! Parents (and of course kids) will love our KIDZONE ... that features top quality "educational & fun" children's entertainment preogrammed by The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, all day Saturday & Sunday. This year we are excited to announce the opening of our "Musical Petting Zoo Tent" that will include hands-on musical instruments for you to touch and feel. Also, this year, we have "The Looney Tunes Tek Tent" that will feature a LI-wide "Guitar Hero III" contest with over $4000 in prizes, that will allow winners to walk away with amplifiers, effects pedals and a host of fun electronic toys. "The Pet Pavilion" features fabulous family fun with the high-flying antics of K-9 Disc with the "Mad Dogs"! You've never seen anything like this! Sorry, no pets allowed. For "Arts & Crafts" Lovers, and shoppers, Great South Bays "Artisan Market", features a diverse collection of interesting hand made and imported creations. Visit our website for festival hours, to purchase tickets and schedule of performances.
FLIPSIDE PRODUCTIONS, our DJ, kicks off the summer season with songs, energy and fun! Join us for a fun-packed night of all the most popular songs. This D.J. company will entertain you as they play many new songs and allow the youngsters to dance and sing until their hearts are content.
This two-part course provides practical information to guide the expectant couple towards a successful nursing experience. Topics include positioning the baby, getting started, avoiding common problems and pumping and storing milk. Classes are July 9 and July 16
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Ages 2 years- PreK, with an adult. Water, glue, and tissue paper combine to make fabulous one-of-a-kind picture. Certified art teacher Yonda Ashley will guide preschoolers and parents in this cool art activity. Registration begins June 25
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Bring your fruit, and let's have a party! After our "fruit bowl mixer", we can head over to the playground for some more fun. Healthy eating is a great thing to show our kids! So bring on the fruits! Please make sure the fruit you bring is washed and prepared (either peeled or cut into small pieces). Some ideas are Grapes, Berries, Apples, Pears, etc.
We could also use some bowls and forks for our party. Please RSVP so we can be sure we have enough for a party! It's summer time!!
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Let your friends, family or just moms you see out and about know that Stroller Strides of Sufollk County is having a FREE PREVIEW DAY at Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon! Every member who brings in someone gets $10 off your next month's dues. Bring a mom who signs up for Stroller Strides and get $20 off! Tell everyone how you LOVE Stroller Strides! All you need to bring is you, your child and the stroller- just about any kind of stroller will do so long as it's not prone to tipping. We also suggest you bring WATER, a hat or sunblock for both you and your child, and a towel or mat for our ground exercises. So be ready to sweat, be ready to make some great friends and be ready to have some FUN! To register for this free class please email stephanieklein@strollerstrides.net or call 888-451-4948
*Free class offered to first time participants only.
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This wonderful class for children ages 3 and up helps older brothers and sisters to feel important and to learn about their special role in the family. Big brothers and sisters will learn how to be a "mothers helper", and will be taught how a baby grows inside mommy, newborn safety and how to help to diaper and hold a baby. 1 class. Call for more information.
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This essential course for first-time parents prepares mothers and their coaches to safely manage early labor at home and prepares them for their upcoming labor and birth experience. Couples will learn what to expect in the birthing room; how to work as a team; and how to care for themselves and their newborn child. Couples will also learn the breathing and relaxation techniques that will help them during their labor and will take a tour of the "Birthplace". Couples attending the "First Time Around" Prepared Childbirth Course will come away feeling prepared and equipped for the experience that lies ahead.
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The Children's Festival will include many fun activities for children, while the Safety Day portion of the event will feature safety-related demonstrations. All events are free to Oyster Bay Town residents. The day will provide important safety insights benefitting both youngsters and their parents and have the added benefit of being a fun day for everyone, with many interesting and enjoyable activities. Among the activities for kids will be blow-up bouncies, a climbing wall and face painting. Kids will also have an opportunity to paint their own tile to be displayed at a Town of Oyster Bay facility. Kids and parents can also enjoy themselves with hotdogs, cotton candy and popcorn. Participating agencies for Safety Day will include the Nassau County Police Department's, Aviation (helicopter), Mounted (horses), K-9 (dogs), Motorcycle, Special Operations, Bomb Squad (bomb disarming robot) and POP (Problem Oriented Policing) Units; the Massapequa Park Bike Club and the Automobile Association of America (AAA), which will co-host a Bicycle Rodeo & Safety Check for kids who bring their bikes; the New York State Police, which will have its seat belt safety demonstration trailer on hand to tangibly illustrate the importance of bucking up when riding in an automobile; the Massapequa Fire Department, which will demonstrate how the Jaws of Life are used on a car; and the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Public Safety-Bay Constables, which will display boats and present boating safety instruction and literature. Additionally, free entertainment will be provided by the Town of Oyster Bay Art Council's 2010 Talent Show Participants.
Knowing a few basic phrases and songs and being introduced to a completely different culture can have a positive effect on children. It can make the transition into learning a language more enjoyable. In this workshop, your children will experience the Italian culture through participation in Italian conversation. They will learn Italian songs through arts and crafts and games, while exploring some of Italia's most famous cities.
| Thursday, July 1st | Saturday, July 10th |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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Discover the wondrous lives of nature's amazing pollinators. Go on a scavenger hunt in the butterfly house, meet a beekeeper, and visit the rain forest to learn more about the relationship between animals and flowers. Create a craft to remind you about pollinators.
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Enjoy Sunday afternoons at the beach with great concerts. All shows start at 1pm. 2009 schedule follows-
July 11 The Projeckt - popular hit music for all ages
July 18 Soul Be It - funk and soul band
July 25 Dr. K's Motown Revue - the most authentic motown tribute
August 1 The Duprees
August 8 Goldilocks - high energy band playing the latest tunes
August 15 Six Gun - popular local country band
Explore the science behind body art, and learn how tattoos are linked with seafaring. Try crushing leaves and flowers for their pigments and tints, and go home with your own real henna tattoo design.
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Celebrate Flag Day the official day that the US adopted the flag. Discover how signal flags are used on ships and design your own unique colorful banner. RSVP 631.367.3418
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Catering to all ages, this "magical" entertainer provides a fast-paced and original show. Amore amazes and delights his audiences with this one-of-a-kind performance that combines spectacular visual images with music. Audience members become the magician's assistant as objects materialize out of thin air, colorful handkerchiefs turn into magic canes and live birds appear at Amore's fingertips Get your cameras ready for some unforgettable moments!
Performances are as follows:
| Monday July 12 | Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park Oyster Bay |
1030am |
| Tappen Beach Glenwood Landing |
130pm | |
| Tuesday July 13 | Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park Plainview |
1030am |
| Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Syosset |
130pm | |
| Wednesday July 14 | Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park Farmingdale |
1030am |
| Marjorie R. Post Community Park Massapequa |
130pm |
Unearth a frozen "fossil" and discover marine surprises, including real shark teeth! Learn about shark tooth shapes and create a cool necklace out of your excavation findings. Conducted by an educator from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Registration begins June 29.
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Ready for oceany fun AND learning? Join our crew for wild hands-on, educational fun with creative activities, arts and crafts, science experiments and running games. Run from sharks, hold an egg on your feet like a penguin, experiment with blubber and eat like a barnacle. Snacks served. Sign up for one day or all week - there are different activities each day.
Cost: Members $20/day, $85/week; Non-members $25/day, $110/week
Ask about sibling discounts. Must RSVP 631.367.3418
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Join us for this fun mini party of designing Shell Jewelry. Session for 5 - 7 years old is from 3 - 4pm, for 8 - 10 years old at 4 - 5pm.
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We have a very exciting opportunity to have a special music class at the park! The wonderful people at Not Just Art (Not Just Art) are giving us a demo class from their Music Together program.
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Mime theater, part of the Young People and the Arts summer series, sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead. No registration required, call 311 for more information.
FREE for any 1st time participant. Come enjoy a great fitness program that is sure to entertain your little one while you get ready for the summer! Cammans Pond Park (on Merrick Road across from the GAP) is a beautiful park with a pond perfect for a great workout with our little ones! Come join the fitness fun for everyone! Join on your first day and save $25 off the registration fee for a monthly membership, or receive 2 free classes on a 10 Class pass. email adelearkin@strollerstrides.net or visit www.meetup.com/strollerstridesLI to rsvp
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It's time to show your American Spirit! Come in and enjoy a special music and movement class focused on American song and spirit. Includes a special craft and unlimited Open Play.
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Young listeners join teen readers for a small group story time. Registration begins June 29
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Eat at Chili's on Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage on July 13th and 10% of the cost of your check will go to Pride for Youth when you bring this flyer! Enjoy a tasty meal and help a great cause! For more information about Pride for Youth, click here.
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The Town of Islip is offering this one time class twice each month free to all residents. Each class will teach the basics such as puppy and dog behavior, basic training advice and techniques, children and dogs, dog park etiquette, nutrition/health and well being and NYS dog laws. This class is for people only so please leave your dogs at home - they will not be allowed in the class. Parents are encouraged to bring children over the age of 10. The class will feature local trainers, vets and other dog related professionals. There will also be a goodie bag with special treats and learning materials for you and your dog!
Space is limited so please call to reserve your spot!
It's the summer - encourage your children to keep reading! Join us every week this summer for an exciting story followed bu a related craft or art activity sure to bring the book to life for young readers.
Monday, July 5 The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Wednesday, July 14 What Makes A Rainbow by Betty Schwartz
Monday, July 19 Elmer by David McKee
Wednesday, July 28 How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long and David Shannon
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Calling all Princesses!!! Join us - it's time for a Princess Party! Little ones celebrate their inner princess while glamming-up, making adorable princess crafts, playing fun games & more. Pizza will be served!
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Let your friends, family or just moms you see out and about that Stroller Strides of Sufollk County is having a FREE PREVIEW DAY at Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon! Every member who brings in someone gets $10 off your next month's dues. Bring a mom who signs up for Stroller Strides and get $20 off! Tell everyone how you LOVE Stroller Strides! All you need to bring is you, your child and the stroller- just about any kind of stroller will do so long as it's not prone to tipping. We also suggest you bring WATER, a hat or sunblock for both you and your child, and a towel or mat for our ground exercises. So be ready to sweat, be ready to make some great friends and be ready to have some FUN! To register for this free class please email stephanieklein@strollerstrides.net or call 888-451-4948
*Free class offered to first time participants only.
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Enjoy this mega exhibit and "play with math" ...Find the Beat...Measure Up!...Shapes in the shadows and more!
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This special party is all about the glitzy, sparkly, & girlie side in all of us! Make overs galore... hair, makeup, nail polish, crafts & more. Pizza will be served.
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BounceU of Farmingdale will be celebrating Spongebob's Birthday at its Family Bounce Night. From 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Families will get to enjoy a fun-filled night of bouncing around with a special appearance by SpongeBob himself! To keep the birthday celebration going, pizza and drinks may be added on from 7:00p.m.-7:30p.m. for an additional cost.
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Taught by Clara Catalano, MSED, this workshop is designed for parents of children ages 5 - 11 who have great difficulty in social situations. What comes naturally to most children does not come naturally to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Join us as we explore the various techniques and tools (video modeling, social stories, power cards, problem solving methods, etc.) we can use to teach our special children appropriate behavior in social situations. Bagels & coffee included.
This is the first workshop in a series of three and will also be held on Tuesday, July 20th from 6 - 8pm (dessert & coffee included). The cost of each workshop is $30 per adult, but you can also register for all three workshops for $75.
Workshop #2: Organizational Skills & Strategies for Children with ADHD (Tuesday July 20 or Tuesday July 27)
Workshop #3: Behavioral Strategies for the Challenging Child (Wednesday July 28)
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When learning a language, it is important to start at the basics - the alphabet is the building block of literacy. Learning the basic letters, numbers, and colors can stimulate a child's desire to learn. In this workshop, your children will have the opportunity to explore the world of elementary Italian through song, dance, games and arts and crafts.
| Thursday, July 15th | Saturday, July 24th |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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Run away with the circus with performers from the National Circus Project. They will introduce everyone to the arts of balancing, juggling, clowning, plate spinning and much more. Come see this world class act performed live on stage as we bring the circus to the LICM Theater. Performance dates 7/16, 7/17, 8/20, 8/22 and 8/23
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Join our crazy scientist Diana as she leads the class in building a model volcano complete with erupting lava! Little scientists are sure to get their hands dirty as they pick up some fun facts about volcanoes and their surprise eruptions! This is a drop off class.
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See how detectives solve crimes by developing fingerprints from paper using a fingerprint magnabrush. In this workshop you will learn the different fingerprint patterns, how to compare fingerprints, and how to lift your own fingerprint impressions using graphite from pencils and clear plastic tape. Registration begins July 2
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Come enjoy a great fitness program that is sure to entertain your little one while you get ready for the summer! Come join the fun! Free class for all 1st time participants and food, giveaways and prizes for all who attend. Tell your friends and you'll get a special gift just for referring them.
Enjoy a concert by Six Gun (country with kick music from a local Long Island band) and 4Troops (four American soldiers that served in Afghanistan and Iraq, currently touring the US, singing on behalf of all troops, past and present), followed by Grucci fireworks.
Let's Learn About the Italian Holidays! Italians know how to throw a great Festa! Why not let your children explore some major holidays celebrated in Italy? In this workshop, we will experience three popular Italian Feste. In intervals of twenty minutes, we will explore an Italian Carnevale, meet the good witch of la Befana, and celebrate our birthdays. What fun!
| Thursday, July 8st | Saturday, July 17th |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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The Cast of Beatlemania will perform at Tully Park. Free concert, please bring a chair.
Fun on the Farm Day will include a tour of two farms, picking fruits, making yummy treats from your "harvest," and seeing how cheese is made. First, you will visit Long Island's largest fruit farm on Peconic Bay, ride an old-fashioned wagon, pick seasonal fruits in the orchard, and prepare delicious jam and desserts to enjoy after your own picnic lunch. Next, you will visit the only goat dairy on the North Fork, watch a goat milking demonstration, learn how cheese is made, and sample cheeses. Advance payment and registration required. For more information or to make your family's reservation, visit our website or call Chef Paula. Space is limited!
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This eight-piece band features male and female lead singers and includes a full rhythm section with a three piece horn section. They duplicate the Big Band sounds and classic tunes, as well as the Top 40 hits of today.
If a concert must be canceled, details will be broadcast on WMJC FM (94.3) after 3:00 PM on the day of the concert.
Join historian Don Warrin, PhD, of the University of California, Berkeley, in uncovering the history of the American whaling industry from the view of Portuguese Atlantic whalemen in the newly published So Ends This Day: The Portuguese in American Whaling, 1765-1927. Explore the mystery of Cold Spring Harbor's Captain Manuel Enos. Refreshments served.
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Bring your inflatable pools and we'll have some fun in the sun! Please RSVP and let us know if you'll be able to bring a pool with you. We'll need a few. See you there!!
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Experience the magic of live theater with this classic story written by C.S. Lewis from his popular book series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." While exploring their old English mansion, four siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund & Lucy - discover, while passing through the back of a wardrobe, the strange and magical land of Narnia, where it is always winter. Adventure ensues as they try to help Aslan, the golden lion, triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land.
Performances are as follows:
| Monday July 19 | Marjorie R. Post Community Park Massapequa |
1030am |
| Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park Farmingdale |
130pm | |
| Tuesday July 20 | Tappen Beach Glenwood Landing |
1030am |
| Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park Oyster Bay |
130pm | |
| Wednesday July 21 | Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Syosset |
1030am |
| Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park Plainview |
130pm |
Join us in turning your favorite seaside treasures into a work of ART!
4pm - children ages 4 - 6 years
5pm - children 7 - 10 years
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Something "fishy" is going on here! Create a fish-themed cloth backpack with scales that literally pop off the surface of the bag. Registration begins July 7.
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Join us to create an adorable framed keepsake of your little ones handprint. Class is for parents & their little one.
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Come celebrate the 41st anniversary of man walking on the Moon. Come bounce and tumble just like the Astronauts.Your kids can bounce, slide and play while you meet other parents and make new friends all in a safe, clean and climate-controlled environment. Every child gets a free alien from outer space to take home.
Walk-ins will be allowed on a first come first serve basis. Purchase tickets in advance for this event to guarantee a spot.
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Join our crazy scientist Diana as she teaches us about liquids and solids in this exciting workshop. Put on your lab coats and find out first-hand the science behind yummy ice cream. Leave some room in your tummy for a taste test. This is a drop off class.
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Taught by Clara Catalano, MSED, this workshop is designed for parents of children ages 5 - 11 who have great difficulty in social situations. What comes naturally to most children does not come naturally to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Join us as we explore the various techniques and tools (video modeling, social stories, power cards, problem solving methods, etc.) we can use to teach our special children appropriate behavior in social situations. Desser & coffee included.
This is the first workshop in a series of three and will also be held on Thursday, July 15th from 10am - noon (bagels & coffee included). The cost of each workshop is $30 per adult, but you can also register for all three workshops for $75.
Workshop #2: Organizational Skills & Strategies for Children with ADHD (Tuesday July 20 or Tuesday July 27)
Workshop #3: Behavioral Strategies for the Challenging Child (Wednesday July 28)
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Let your friends, family or just moms you see out and about that Stroller Strides of Sufollk County is having a FREE PREVIEW DAY at Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park! Every member who brings in someone gets $10 off your next month's dues. Bring a mom who signs up for Stroller Strides and get $20 off! Tell everyone how you LOVE Stroller Strides! All you need to bring is you, your child and the stroller- just about any kind of stroller will do so long as it's not prone to tipping. We also suggest you bring WATER, a hat or sunblock for both you and your child, and a towel or mat for our ground exercises. So be ready to sweat, be ready to make some great friends and be ready to have some FUN! To register for this free class please email stephanieklein@strollerstrides.net or call 888-451-4948
*Free class offered to first time participants only.
Taught by Clara Catalano, MSED, this workshop is designed for parents of children ages 5 - 11 who need help organizing their lives both at home and at school. Being organized is not an easy thing to do. and it's even more difficult for children with ADHD who need a lot of help with organizational skills. Teach your child the skills and strategies they need to be organized, taking the chaos out of both their world and yours. Bagels & coffee included.
This is the second workshop in a series of three and will also be held on Tuesday, July 27th from 6 - 8pm (dessert & coffee included). The cost of each workshop is $30 per adult, but you can also register for all three workshops for $75.
Workshop #1: Social Skills for Children with Autism or ADHD (Thursday July 15 or Tuesday July 20 27)
Workshop #3: Behavioral Strategies for the Challenging Child (Wednesday July 28)
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Part of the Young People and the Arts summer series, sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead. No registration required, call 311 for more information.
Join us to create a beautiful starfish necklace to wear all summer long!
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Teens will assist younger children in making projects that flitter, fly, and soar! A portion of the program will take place outdoors. Registration begins July 7
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Join us and become a pastry chef for an hour... we are making an adorable snorkel themed cake! Too cute!
3pm - children ages 4 - 6 years
4pm - children 7 - 10 years
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Grades 5-12. Make waves at the library and create a wind chime inspired by the ocean! Registration begins July 7
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Kids, let's get crafty with food! Join us for a weekly themed story-time and cooking adventure - yes, cooking adventure! We will put on our chef's hats, read inspiring tales and learn how to create delicious recipes all by ourselves! Leave some room in your belly for some yummy treats! Open play is included, pre-registration is required.
| Date | Theme | Time |
| Tuesday, July 6 | Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 8 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Monday, July 12 |
Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 15 |
Obnoxious Desserts |
2 - 245pm |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
Fruit Delights |
1230 - 115pm |
| Friday, July 23 |
Obnoxious Desserts | 2 - 245pm |
| Tuesday, July 27 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Thursday, July 29 |
Asian Fusion | 2 - 245pm |
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It was the wheel and axle that brought you to the Long Island Children's Museum, whether you came by train, car, bus, plane or stroller. Join us in the LICM Theater and explore how 6 simple machines make our daily activities possible. Together we'll take an interactive trip through the world of simple machines using radio, film, television, theater, and internet.
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The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums together with ELIJA Invite Families & Children touched by Autism to join us for a SPECIAL DAY OF SAILING AND AUTISM AWARENESS. This event is FREE but we have room for a limited number of participants - please see below for RSVP information.
Come set sail to Eisenhower Park, for a family event that is sure to be enjoyed by all. In an effort to create a special event and a day of awareness for the families and children in our community who are affected by autism, we invite you to share in the relaxing and enjoyable activity of remote controlled sail boating! Share in the moment while your child(ren) with autism experience taking the helm and being a captain of their own ship! Captain Ron of the Eisenhower Park Sailing Center looks forward to meeting his new crew of sailors! Siblings and immediate family members encouraged to participate with individuals with autism. All individuals with autism (young and old) are encouraged to join us. To ensure a successful experience of sailing, all Individuals who require assistance, must be supervised and accompanied by a family member or caregiver.
Raindate: July 29, 2010 4pm-7pm
PLEASE NOTE: All participants who will be sailing or accompanying a sailor must RSVP to info@elija.org by Monday July 19, 2010 with the following information:
1.) Family/Group Name
2.) Street Address, City, State, Zip
3.) Telephone No.
4.) Email
5.) Total number of participants in family/group (including supervising parent/caregiver)
Stroller Strides is the nation's #1 stroller fitness program for new moms and now we are on Long Island. It's a great way to get in shape, meet other new moms and be with your baby at the same time. Each class consists of power walking with intervals of body toning using resistance tubing, the stroller and the environment. The classes are designed for all fitness levels and we welcome babies as young as 6 weeks. The instructors weave songs and activities into the class to keep the babies happy and entertained.
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Please join us for a FREE Stroller Strides/Fit4baby Class! The Stroller Strides fitness program is geared to promote
healthy families. The program incorporates fitness for moms and fun for baby. This is achieved through combining power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using both the environment and the stroller. Throughout the class the children are engaged with songs and activities, creating a fun and enriching experience for all! Snacks & Refreshments will be available after class!
**Doctors note required for pregnant moms. Please pick one up at the registration desk and have your doctor sign.
*Children 6 weeks to any age (as long as they enjoy a ride in the stroller)
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Outdoor movie shown for the whole family. Admission is free.
Human beings have been diurnal animals for millions of years-we are active during the day, and we sleep and dream at night. Our relationship with night and darkness has led to a variety of cultural superstitions surrounding them, and intriguing depictions in art, poetry, and music all across the world. Let us celebrate the new exhibit, Night Journeys, by exploring the mysteries of the night through nocturne paintings, ones that portray night scenes. Be inspired by nocturnes painted by world-renowned artists, and produce your own to guide you through your own night journey!
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Join an instructor from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum to learn how life on the water and seafaring is linked with tattoos and body art. Try your hand at crushing leaves and flowers for tints, and go home with a real henna tattoo design of your own.
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Ages 2years- PreK, with an adult. Certified music teacher Susan Caccavale provides a unique and creative musical activity program for preschooler and parent.
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Helps expectant couples prepare for their new roles by providing important information on infant nutrition, health maintenance, common illnesses and "How To's" of bathing, diapering and dressing.
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Whatever the thermometer might say, this summer will be hitting the 80s on stage at CM. Footloose is the story of a mother and her son, Ren, who move from Chicago to a small religious farming town. Ren finds out that the town they've moved to has banned dancing and decides to shake things up. The Oscar-nominated Top 40 score includes the hits Holding Out for a Hero, Somebody's Eyes and Let's Hear it for the Boy. Make plans now to see this inspiring tale about embracing change and celebrating life.
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7/25 2pm |
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7/30 8pm |
7/31 8pm |
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8/1 2pm |
8/4 2pm & |
8/6 8pm |
8/7 8pm |
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8/8 2pm |
8/11 730pm |
8/13 8pm |
8/14 8pm |
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8/20 8pm |
8/21 8pm |
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Plan for fun and save the date for CMEE's second annual CMEE "Under the Sea" Family Fair Fundraiser featuring live music, bouncy castles, art activities, face painters, petting zoo, pony rides, games, and gaiety galore! Last year's event drew capacity attendance, so be sure to reserve early!
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Enjoy a night, rain or shine, in a beautiful tent in "the Meadow" at the base of the Montauk Point Lighthuse. 12 Long Island Wineries will be present with catering by The Art of Eating of East Hampton and jazz by the Mike Ficco Jazz Quartet. TIckets are $75 per person and can be purchased over the phone using your credit card by calling the Chamber office at 631-668-2428
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Live Entertainment and Performers, Green Vendors and Exhibits, Healthy and local foods, Wineries, Free samples and giveaways. Fun!
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When learning a language, it is important to start at the basics - the alphabet is the building block of literacy. Learning the basic letters, numbers, and colors can stimulate a child's desire to learn. In this workshop, your children will have the opportunity to explore the world of elementary Italian through song, dance, games and arts and crafts.
| Thursday, July 15th | Saturday, July 24th |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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All Good Friends consists of 10 long-time friends who share a love, joy and talent for singing. This versatile group of performers sings your favorite Golden Oldies from the 40's/50's/and 60's as well as Pop, Americana and Broadway show tunes.
If a concert must be canceled, details will be broadcast on WMJC FM (94.3) after 3:00 PM on the day of the concert.
New York Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Nassau Community College
Since its inception in 2001, participants and supporters of the New York Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk have raised more than $5 million for pancreatic cancer research. Please join us on July 25 for the 10thAnnual New York Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk.
Your dollars mean even more this year!
Cablevision Systems Corporation underwrites all of The Lustgarten Foundation's administrative expenses to ensure that 100% of every dollar raised will go directly to pancreatic cancer research. Visit curePC.org to learn more about the campaign.
Show Your Team Spirit
Each year, the New York Walk welcomes more than 250 teams, ranging in size from four members, to more than 50 members! Creating a Team is easy, and increases the fun as well as the fundraising success. Many Teams build camaraderie by designing custom t-shirts in honor of loved ones. Teams are eligible for special incentives, and team photos taken on the day of the event. Create Your Team Today!
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This special family event/FUNdraiser has been organized by the Long Island Breakfast Club because during this period of high unemployment, everyone is affected. It will be a networking opportunity for Long Island's unemployed/under-employed, as well as an opportunity to have some fun with their family.
Long Island Family Day will also include a very unique and whimsical raffle to win a one-month lease of Oopsy, LIBC's mascot (the horse seen on CNN with the LIBC). Oopsy will be raffled off and one lucky person will receive rights to "own" the horse and ride it for one month at Lakewood Stables. Tickets are $5 a chance.
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Join us for our annual bubblefest and explore the fun science and art behind bubbles. Try science experiment station, blow mountains of bubbles, test bubble solutions and create bubble prints.
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Bumbling pirate Billy Bones teaches zany, well-crafted lessons on how to stand, talk, laugh, eat and sing like boisterous buccaneers! Youngers learn to be "Good Pirates" and are awarded a diploma at graduation. This clever and wacky performer has captured the hearts and minds of young audiences, combining magic, original music, bubble-play and puppetry with eccentric props and slapstick antics. He'll be sure to win yours!
Performances are as follows:
| Monday July 26 | Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park Farmingdale |
1030am |
| Marjorie R. Post Community Park Massapequa |
130pm | |
| Tuesday July 27 | Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park Oyster Bay |
1030am |
| Tappen Beach Glenwood Landing |
130pm | |
| Wednesday July 28 | Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park Plainview |
1030am |
| Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Syosset |
130pm |
North Shore La Leche League provides education, information, and support to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women, and their partners are welcome to attend.
Chris and Matt Marshak pack this show with lots of fun, catchy and refreshingly silly songs, and tons of drumming. This is an interactive experience for the whole family.
See The Bierkos in a musical exploration with Kazoos for Kids.
Rain location: TBA
Taught by Clara Catalano, MSED, this workshop is designed for parents of children ages 5 - 11 who need help organizing their lives both at home and at school. Being organized is not an easy thing to do. and it's even more difficult for children with ADHD who need a lot of help with organizational skills. Teach your child the skills and strategies they need to be organized, taking the chaos out of both their world and yours. Dessert & coffee included.
This is the second workshop in a series of three and will also be held on Tuesday, July 20th from 10am - noon (bagels & coffee included). The cost of each workshop is $30 per adult, but you can also register for all three workshops for $75.
Workshop #1: Social Skills for Children with Autism or ADHD (Thursday July 15 or Tuesday July 20 27)
Workshop #3: Behavioral Strategies for the Challenging Child (Wednesday July 28)
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Grab your favorite teddy bear and join us for an adorable Tea Party. We'll be having our nails done, wear glitzy jewels, do crafts and so much more! Tea sandwiches and more will be served.
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"Out with the Kids," a concert for the entire family, with a warm, optimistic, rollicking back-porch vibe that gets children and their families up and dancing, and smiling from ear to ear with a trainload of great tunes. Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
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Join us in the LICM Theater for an original performance by the Long Island Dance Visions Company. Titled "Dreamscape" the dance is a new multi-media contemporary dance work created by Beth Jucovy. This unique dance/theater piece depicts glimpses into the world of dreams. Everything from gymnastics to classical dance even tap are fused into this delightful and creative performance.
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Surf's up! Create an original and colorful surfboard clock with the help of art instructor, Doris Benter. Participants will view a variety of surfboard designs as inspiration for creating their own surfboard-shaped clock. Registration begins July 14
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Don't be late, for a very important date! Join us for an adventurous tea party of fun-filled crafts and games! Tea sandwiches and more will be served.
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Surf's up! Create an original and colorful surfboard clock with the help of art instructor, Doris Benter. Participants will view a variety of surfboard designs as inspiration for creating their own surfboard-shaped clock. Registration begins July 14
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Taught by Clara Catalano, MSED, this workshop is designed for parents of children ages 5 - 11 with learning disabilities, ADHD and Autism. Children with special needs often exhibit behaviors when they cannot communicate effectively and become easily frustrated. Learn techniques and discover tools to improve your child's behavior including behavior charts, token boards and other tested methods all aimed at improving behavior with positive reinforcement. Bagels & coffee included.
This is the third workshop in a series of three. The cost of each workshop is $30 per adult, but you can also register for all three workshops for $75.
Workshop #1: Social Skills for Children with Autism or ADHD (Thursday July 15 or Tuesday July 20 27)
Workshop #2: Organizational Skills and Strategies for Children with ADHD (Tuesday July 20 or Tuesday July 27)
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Come celebrate our 3 year anniversary with a great specialty class taught by all our amazing instructors. Followed by a fun celebration for all to enjoy. Of course there will be goodies and lots of fun for everyone including:
- Entertainment by the one and only Darlene Graham!
- A special guest appearance!
- Vendors with great products!
- Gifts for our longest active member, most attended member and our HOT STAFF! :0)
Reunite with old friends, see how much the little ones have grown and share an unforgettable day with us! PLEASE RSVP so we can give our sponsoring vendors a count. Thanks!
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Original songs by the Bacon Brothers, Kevin & Michael Bacon.
Join us for a NanoDay at LICM! Try different experiments that explore the exciting science of the super small! NanoDays is a nationwide educational project focused on nano-scale science and engineering sponsored by the NISE Network (Nanoscale Informal Science Education). More than 200 museums, research centers and universities across the country are hosting NanoDay events.
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Join choreographer Beth Jucovy and Dance Visions company members on stage as they share with you the creative process used in creating "Dreamscape." Children will all types of dance experience are welcome!
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Outdoor movie shown for the whole family. Admission is free.
Let's learn about pizza! Did you know that in Italy the most commonly known pizza is la Margherita? This pizza was specially made by Raffaele Esposito for Queen Margherita of Savoy. The queen's favorite toppings were those showing the colors of the Italian Flag-Verde (basil), Bianco (mozzarella), and Rosso (tomatoes). The combination of all three makes the most famously eaten pizza in the world! In this workshop you children will have fun learning about Italian pizza and its special ingredients. At the end of the workshop, they will create a pizza project and be able to have a taste of the Italian culture.
| Thursday, July 29th | Saturday, July 31st |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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Kids, let's get crafty with food! Join us for a weekly themed story-time and cooking adventure - yes, cooking adventure! We will put on our chef's hats, read inspiring tales and learn how to create delicious recipes all by ourselves! Leave some room in your belly for some yummy treats! Open play is included, pre-registration is required.
| Date | Theme | Time |
| Tuesday, July 6 | Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 8 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Monday, July 12 |
Asian Fusion | 1230 - 115pm |
| Thursday, July 15 |
Obnoxious Desserts |
2 - 245pm |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
Fruit Delights |
1230 - 115pm |
| Friday, July 23 |
Obnoxious Desserts | 2 - 245pm |
| Tuesday, July 27 |
Fruit Delights |
2 - 245pm |
| Thursday, July 29 |
Asian Fusion | 2 - 245pm |
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Come and see owls and opossums (and more!) up close as these incredible creatures visit our Aquarium!
Also scheduled for August 4 & August 18
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Join our crazy scientist Diana as she teaches us about the science behind some really cool and commonly used magic tricks. This is a drop off class.
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"Rock songs for kids that parents dig from NY Magazine's "IT girl of family music." Bari Koral's concerts are a high energy and interactive experience that the whole family will love! Her live show blends music, movement, singing, dancing, and yoga. Children will pop like popcorn, surf the waves, drive cars, transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly and they may even learn to "jam" with the band. She has more free shows coming up in Massapequa, Farmingdale, Plainview, Woodbury, Glen Head and Oyster Bay this summer. You can learn more about her and her show schedule at www.barikoral.com.
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Let's learn about pizza! Did you know that in Italy the most commonly known pizza is la Margherita? This pizza was specially made by Raffaele Esposito for Queen Margherita of Savoy. The queen's favorite toppings were those showing the colors of the Italian Flag-Verde (basil), Bianco (mozzarella), and Rosso (tomatoes). The combination of all three makes the most famously eaten pizza in the world! In this workshop you children will have fun learning about Italian pizza and its special ingredients. At the end of the workshop, they will create a pizza project and be able to have a taste of the Italian culture.
| Thursday, July 29th | Saturday, July 31st |
| Ages 3-6: 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Ages 3-6: 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Ages 7-10: 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Ages 7-10: 11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Savings Pass: Register for 1 - 3 workshops $35/workshop
Register for 4+ workshops $25/workshop
Register for all 8 workshops $200, plus get 8 FREE open play passes (value $96!!)
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Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling in this 1960 comedy-adventure. 99 minutes. RSVP.
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Experience old fashioned baseball while various vintage baseball teams from throughout the Northeast US take part in this baseball tournament. Players will wear the uniforms and utilize the equipment of the late 19th and early 20th centuries as they compete in two leagues with nine historic teams. A baseball historian will also be available to discuss the rule changes.
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