AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Staten Island New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:52:18 -0600 Staten Island, NY---The Church of the Ascension will be hosting a holiday concert to benefit the work of the Global Medical Relief Fund. The... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/church-of-the-ascension-to-host-concert-of-love-and-hope-235713 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/church-of-the-ascension-to-host-concert-of-love-and-hope-235713 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 We are excited to invite you to join us for a 3-Day Retreat right here at home on Staten Island… Alice Marino of Bodies by Alice & Get The Red... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/bodies-by-alice-and-new-faith-yoga-present-a-spiritual-and-nutritional-cleansing-retreat-233863 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/bodies-by-alice-and-new-faith-yoga-present-a-spiritual-and-nutritional-cleansing-retreat-233863 Health and Fitness Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Staten Island, NY -- COAHSI Original Grant Recipient Susan Amessé will present an excerpt from her newly completed young adult novel Stargzr. The... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/historic-richmond-town-book-signing-234131 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/historic-richmond-town-book-signing-234131 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Artist  SHOW & TELL Do you have a painting you really want to share? Wrote a song you'd like to sing? Penned a play -- and want to read... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pre-thanksgiving-show-and-tell-233605 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pre-thanksgiving-show-and-tell-233605 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Staten Island, NY---The Women's Auxiliary of the Staten Island Historical Society will be hosting its Supper with Santa at 5:00 PM on Saturday,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/christmas-traditions-at-historic-richmond-town-join-in-the-festivities-233084 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/christmas-traditions-at-historic-richmond-town-join-in-the-festivities-233084 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Are you a COAHSI member? Want to become one? Join COAHSI members and COAHSI staff over some arts community potluck. Bring a dish to share (anything... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/coahsi-general-membership-potluck-228804 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/coahsi-general-membership-potluck-228804 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Artist  Show and Tell Do you have a painting you really want to share? Wrote a song you'd like to sing? Penned a play -- and want to read... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pre-thanksgiving-show-and-tell-230682 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pre-thanksgiving-show-and-tell-230682 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 "The exhibition of color landscape photographs captures the similarity and beauty of nature in Belize, Hawaii, St. John, Nova Scotia and... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/wish-you-were-here-color-nature-photographs-230935 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/wish-you-were-here-color-nature-photographs-230935 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 “RAISIN’ THE ROOF” A Benefit Concert sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church ... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/raisin-the-roof-230723 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/raisin-the-roof-230723 Religion and Spirituality Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Staten Island, NY -- Members of the Richmond Choral Society will host a “Trash & Treasure” sale in the parish hall of Assumption, Saint... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/richmond-choral-society-to-host-trash-and-treasure-sale-230426 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/richmond-choral-society-to-host-trash-and-treasure-sale-230426 Business and Professional Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Preserve Staten Island and - enjoy some great home made pasta sauce! The Preservation League of Staten Island is holding its first annual... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/news-from-preservation-league-of-staten-island-october-30-2009-230106 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/news-from-preservation-league-of-staten-island-october-30-2009-230106 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500     "One of the goals of every Toastmasters club around the world is to grow.  By growing, we reach out to our communities... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/toastmasters-are-always-growing-230014 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/toastmasters-are-always-growing-230014 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Friday, October 23, 2009 was an opportunity for P.S. 75X to participate in the United Federation of Teachers initiative titled "Go... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/in-the-pink-raising-awareness-for-breast-cancer-225214 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/in-the-pink-raising-awareness-for-breast-cancer-225214 Health and Fitness Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Rabbi Kramer Memorial Library at Temple Israel is the largest Judaica Library on Staten Island.  The collection consists of over 3,000... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/rabbi-kramer-memorial-judaica-library-223906 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/rabbi-kramer-memorial-judaica-library-223906 Religion and Spirituality Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Back by popular demand! This multifaceted and multicultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/the-shangri-la-chinese-acrobats-224064 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/the-shangri-la-chinese-acrobats-224064 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500     The New York State Defensive Driving Class Online offered by the National Safety Council is... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/defensive-driving-classes-online-and-at-moore-catholic-h-s-223888 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/defensive-driving-classes-online-and-at-moore-catholic-h-s-223888 Schools and Libraries Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 "Getting & Dealing with Reviews" will help musicians in their quest to getting their music reviewed once  they've released it.... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/getting-and-dealing-with-reviews-for-musicians-222902 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/getting-and-dealing-with-reviews-for-musicians-222902 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 We are having a drive to collect ikind donations and food for our Holiday basket Drive for needy families- we would like to get this done on... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/holiday-basket-food-drive-222864 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/holiday-basket-food-drive-222864 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrate The Fall Harvest At Historic Richmond Town’s Old Home Day Staten Island, NY -- What is it about the crisp air of autumn that reminds us... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/old-home-day-at-historic-richmond-town-222384 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/old-home-day-at-historic-richmond-town-222384 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Remember Lincoln Logs? Wouldn't you love to play with a super huge life-size version? Here's your chance... COAHSI and Archicorp are having a... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pallet-happening-you-want-in-220226 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pallet-happening-you-want-in-220226 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 With an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series and a newly released Walt Disney Records album under their belt, the... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220130 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220130 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Staten Island, NY---There’s no better way to celebrate fall than a pumpkin picking adventure at the historic 1800s Decker Farm.  Decker Farm,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pumpkin-picking-at-historic-richmond-town-219874 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/pumpkin-picking-at-historic-richmond-town-219874 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Staten Island, NY – Christ Church New Brighton will be hosting its annual Chinese Auction. In addition to an assortment of large and small raffle... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/christ-church-to-host-annual-chinese-auction-218935 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/christ-church-to-host-annual-chinese-auction-218935 Religion and Spirituality Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Staten Island, NY - One of Staten Island’s largest flea markets will take place in the heart of Historic Richmond Town, located at 441 Clarke... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/annual-village-flea-market-at-historic-richmond-town-218315 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland/news/annual-village-flea-market-at-historic-richmond-town-218315 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500