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Felicia & Joseph Are Planting Seeds for the Future Page 1
Clever Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh
Tips for Getting Along With Stepchildren Page 2
Proven Negotiation Techniques
Perfect Peach Cobbler Page 3
Discover Staten Island’s Fall Festivities Page 4
STATEN ISLAND’S VIBRANT SEASON OF COMMUNITY EVENTS FALL INTO FUN!
As autumn colors cascade across Staten Island, the community comes alive with an array of festive events that showcase the rich tapestry of our local culture and history. From theatrical performances to unique culinary gatherings, fall has arrived in full force, promising plenty of food, fun, and festivities to kick off the season!
for Shakespeare lovers and novices alike! Performances are scheduled for Sept. 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. at Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Plan for an evening of timeless theater with a historic twist!
gender-neutral Fig King at 5 p.m., a tradition celebrating the best fig presentations. A suggested donation of $5 supports this organic gathering, a staple since 2010.
Staten Island Oktoberfest Oct. 5 SIOktoberfest.com
Fig Fest 2024 Sept. 15, 2–6 p.m. LighthouseMuseum.org/event/ fig-fest-save-the‑date
Shakespearean Theatre Company’s ‘As You Like It’ Sept. 13–21 SIShakespeare.org/events/ sist-presents-as-you-like-it
Celebrate Staten Island Oktoberfest with your family at the University Hospital Community Park! Organized by the Rotary Clubs of Staten Island and Rolling Thunder, this family-friendly festival features kid’s games, local vendors, German folk music, and an array of food and beverages, including German and local brews. Enjoy carnival games, rides, a bouncy house, and live performances. Veterans enjoy free entry, and there’s no charge for parking. All proceeds support veterans in need. Get ready for a day full of German culture, fun, and community spirit!
Head to the National Lighthouse Museum for a delightful afternoon celebrating the unique fig! Bring figs from your own farm to swap and discuss everything fig-related, or simply chow down on fig delights. This year’s special feature is the Paw Paw “Paw-tee,” honoring the Indigenous Lenni-Lenape people with tastings of pawpaws, a regional fruit. Enjoy this waterside event with food and beverages for sale and participate in crowning the
Step back in time with Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” reimagined against the backdrop of World War II. Join Rosalind, her cousin Celia, and the humorous Touchstone as they escape to the Forest of Arden, finding refuge among exiles and a peaceful Resistance. This adaptation weaves romance and wit, perfect
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