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Tips for Choosing a Campground

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Have you booked your summer vacation yet? So many choices of things to see and do, all within a few months of school’s summer break. One of the favorites in my family is to go camping. I love what a campground can offer a family. From activities, to nature, and plenty of pool time, I think it can’t be beat. I whole heartedly encourage you to consider putting camping on the top of your ‘to do’ list for this year’s summer fun!
 
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Knightwatch Medieval Children's Slumber Party

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine will host Knightwatch Medieval, an overnight experience designed for children ages 6 to 12 on Friday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), Manhattan.

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Monday, May 27 - Oceanside Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Parade
Where: Begins at Schoolhouse Green
When: 9:00 AM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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This Week's Calendar:

May 22nd through May 30th

Wednesday, May 22 - Make-A-Wish Open Bounce

We hope you will join us for the Big Big Bounce! To wrap up our FUNdraising efforts, we're hosting a nationwide event on Wednesday, May 22. Come bounce for 60 minutes followed by a slice of pizza and beverages for just a $10 donation per child. 100% of all donations collected will benefit Make-A-Wish! Four Bounce Sessions: The BIG BIG PRESCHOOL BOUNCE 11am - 12:30pm; The BIG BIG ALL AGE BOUNCE SESSIONS: Session 1:  5:00pm - 6:30pm; Session 2:  5:30pm - 7:00pm; Session 3:   6:00pm - 7:30pm.
Where: BounceU of Oceanside
When: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Who: Preschool bounce is for preschool age children and all age bounce sessions are for all ages.
How: To reserve your space, call (516) 593-5867. 
Cost: $10 per child.  Parents can enjoy pizza and beverages for a donation of $5 per adult.
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Saturday, May 25 - Long Beach Farmers Market

Regional producers will be offering fresh products including vegetables, herbs, fruits, baked goods, a variety of fish and shellfish, eggs, cheeses, mushrooms, pasta, pickles, fair trade coffee gluten free products, handcrafted soaps, and more.
Where: Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE - Pay for only what you buy
For more info: Updated market information can also be found at www.ligreenmarket.org
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Saturday, May 25 - Arts and Crafts at Michaels in Oceanside

Craft Your Own Superhero.  Get creative with your favorite hero.  Make a crafty replica of someone you look up to while Mom shops.
Where: Michaels located at 3610 Long Beach Road in Oceanside
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 3+
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $2
For more info: www.michaels.com
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - 10th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

Two days of action packed excitement in the air.
Where: Jones Beach State Park
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: All
How: Arrive early.  Dress in beach attire.  Bring some warm clothes in case of a temperature change.  Don't forget - sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, beach towels and chairs.  Check the website regularly for last minute news items and updates.
Cost: $10 vehicle use fee.  For NYS Empire Passport holders there is no vehicle use fee charge.
For more info: www.jonesbeachairshow.com
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Saturday, May 25 - It's a Birthday Party at Earth Arts of Long Beach

Come celebrate Earth Arts turning 3!  Join for fun, pizza and pottery.  Get a head start on some gifts for Dad or just go in to help them celebrate.  Every painter gets a slice of pizza FREE.
Where: Earth Arts of Long Beach
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: All
How: Click HERE
Cost: Cost of the pottery you choose
For more info: http://www.earthartslb.com/
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Saturday, May 25 - Family Theatre: Peanuts at the Merrick Theatre

Enjoy the show "Peanuts".  Shows every Saturday until June 15th.
Where: Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts located at 2222 Hewlett Ave. in Merrick
When: 2:00 PM
Who: All
How: Call (516)-868-6400
Cost: $9
For more info: http://merricktheatreandcenterforthearts.com/
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Sunday, May 26 - Family Sunday at Nassau County Museum of Art

Every Sunday there are supervised art activities for youngsters and adults.  Family gallery talks on the exhibitions begin at 1:00 PM and then a hands-on art activity follows at 1:30 PM.
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art located at 1 Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor
When: 1:00 PM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE with museum admission.
For more info: www.nassaumuseum.org or call 516-484-9337
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Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

NEW PARADE ROUTE FOR 2013 (Due to construction on Maple Ave).  Join your neighbors for the annual Memorial Day Parade.  PARADE ROUTE: Starting at South Side High School, West on Shepherd Street to North Long Beach Road, South on North Long Beach Road to Oceanside Road, South on Oceanside Road to the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. There will be a Memorial Service at the Recreation Centre immediately following the parade.
   
     
 
Where: Anywhere on the route listed above
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, May 28 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join us for Storytime.  We will read books with a related activity.
Where: Barnes and Noble located at 91 Old Country Road in Carle Place
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 516-741-9850
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Tuesday, May 28 - Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids

Join us for storytime.
Where: Pottery Barn Kids located at Roosevelt Field
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 516-739-2688
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Wednesday, May 29 - Long Beach Farmers Market

Regional producers will be offering fresh products including vegetables, herbs, fruits, baked goods, a variety of fish and shellfish, eggs, cheeses, mushrooms, pasta, pickles, fair trade coffee gluten free products, handcrafted soaps, and more.
Where: Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE - Pay for only what you buy
For more info: Updated market information can also be found at www.ligreenmarket.org
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Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 - Family Festival in West Hempstead

Enjoy rides, entertainment and international food.  May 30th: 6-10PM.  May 31st: 6-11PM.  June 1st: 2-11PM.  June 2nd: 2-8PM. 
Where: St. Thomas the Apostle School located at 12 Westminster Road in West Hempstead
When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Hours Vary By Date)
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Free admission and pay one price rides
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Plan Ahead:

May 31st through June 3rd

Friday, May 31 - Ladies Night Out at Earth Arts of Long Beach

Chat, Create, Relax with some of your girls while painting beautiful pottery. Snack on some complimentary snacks and don't forget BYOB!
Where: Earth Arts of Long Beach
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: All ladies are welcome
How: Call to register 432-9000
Cost: Cost of the pottery you choose
For more info: http://www.earthartslb.com/
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Saturday, June 1 - Home Depot's Kids Workshop

Home Depot Kids Workshops offer useful projects like building toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouses, bughouses or a Declaration of Independence frame kit.  They teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and at the same time, help to instill a sense of accomplishment.  In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.  This month: Build a Lawn Mower Pencil Holder.
Where: Home Depot in Freeport
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-12 Years
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE but while supplies last
For more info: 546-6280
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Saturday, June 1 - Freeport Nautical Festival

We have some great news! The Freeport Nautical Festival is back for 2013! The one day event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 10:00AM-6:00PM.
Where: Freeport Nautical Mile
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: All
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, June 1 - PJ Library Tot-Shabbat at OJC

Join us for singing, dancing, stories and a Torah parade.  Super sweet kiddush to follow with challah, juice and a sweet treat!  
Where: Oceanside Jewish Center Library
When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Who: Ages 6 Months - Kindergarten
How: RSVP to Rabbi Aviva 516-536-6112 x14 or Aviva@oceansidejewishcenter.org
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, June 1 - Kids Night Out at Earth Arts of Long Beach

Pizza, pottery and a movie!  We are making a special All Star Mug for Dad!  These will be personalized for that special somebody in our life.  Pizza dinner and watching Everybody's Hero.
Where: Earth Arts of Long Beach
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-14 Years Old
How: Spaces are very limited.  Call 432-9000 or sign up online at www.earthartslb.com
Cost: $35.00 + tax (includes pizza dinner)
For more info: http://www.earthartslb.com/
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Monday, June 3 - Tiny Tots Workshops at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Every Monday parents get together with their toddlers to engage in an educational experience.  Walk in are welcome.  This class is: My Body.
Where: Tanglewood Preserve
When: 9:30 AM
Who: Ages 18 Months - 3 Years
How: Call 764-0045
Cost: $8 per child
For more info: http://www.cstl.org/Tiny_Tots.htm
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Gutter Garden

Make it kid friendly!

Does your kid LOVE to garden? Play in the dirt? How about learn new things? What about eating their veggies? Well if you said YES to at least one of those things, you might be looking at your next project and HOPEFULLY add "YES!" to eating their veggies!

Kids tend to be MUCH more interested in eating their veggies, or at least TRYING them, if they had a HAND in growing them, themselves!

We made a Gutter Garden on our fence this weekend. It was easy, QUICK and looks super ...


Take A Colorful Nature Walk

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Make your next walk a hunt for specific colors (try this any time of the year). This is an easy project that can be made very simple as your time/ materials/ patience demands.

You’ll need:
  • An empty egg carton
  • Paints and paintbrushes
Paint the inside of an egg carton different colors. Encourage the children to mix colors together or add black or white to create different hues. 

Want it less messy? Use markers or crayons. 
Need it even easier? Place crayon pieces inside your egg carton, and/or use ...

Green Tips for Earth Day

Isn't Every Day Earth Day??

  1. Phantom Electric: This is not from an episode of Scooby Doo. It's the electric still being used when all your appliances are plugged in but not actually turned on. I unplug all my appliances when I'm not using them.
  2. Kitchen Towels: I use so much less paper towels now that I bought kitchen towels. It's amazing how much money I've saved and how fewer rolls I buy.
  3. Shower time: I'm not going to tell you not to bathe or to shut off the water when ...

Local Library Listings

Macaroni Kid is now making it easier for you to find all the family friendly/kid activities at your local library.

Oceanside Public Library:

Children's Department

Teens

Long Beach Library

Rockville Centre Library:

Kids

Teen Scene

Island Park Library

Freeport Memorial Library:

Children

Young Adult


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