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Spring is finally here...
and time to get outside!! Here's a few events that we recommend.
But wait, there's more!!...please take a look at our local events calendar for
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Long Island Game Farm
Open 4/1 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
Starting 4/29, they're open every day
except the Tuesdays of May 4, 11 & 18th
Hours:
Weekdays 10am-4:30pm
Weekends 10am-5:30pm
Long Island Game Farm
Chapman Blvd.
(631) 878-6670
Manorville
Offers families a natural environment where they can learn about wildlife and animals through education and entertainment. The Long Island Game Farm Wildlife and Children's Zoo features hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot giraffe, red kangaroos, kinkajous, cougars, Barbados sheep, peacocks, and the only lemurs ( read more here)
Appropriate for all ages.
Prices can be found on their website.
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Long Island Rabbit Show
4/10 Sat 10am-3pm
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
(516) 572-8400
Old BethpageThe Long Island Rabbit Breeders Association Rabbit Show showcases rabbits of various breeds and classes, including Holland Lops, Belgian Hares, New Zealands, English Angoras and many others. They will compete in the Long Island Fair Exhibition Hall.
$10 adults, $7 children 5-12 and senior citizens (60+) and volunteer firefighters; under 5-No Charge
Appropriate for all ages.
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Smucker's Stars on Ice 
4/17 Sat 7:30pm
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
(516) 794-9300
Uniondale
Fresh off the ice in Vancouver,The Smucker's Stars on Ice Tour captures their spirit in an all-new show produced by Scott Hamilton. Families have the opportunity to see Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, World Champion Evan Lysacek, Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin & Benjamin Agosto and more of the world's best skaters in this magical combination of artistry, athleticism, and great music - all in one show.
Kids 12 & under receive 50% off tickets $55 and under when purchased with an adult full price ticket.
(Limit of 2 kids tickets per adult ticket.)
Click here to purchase your tickets for a limited time only.
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The Kids Kloset Consignment Sale
4/23-25 Fri thru Sun
The Kids Kloset
Suffolk County
Community College
(631) 838-7914
Brentwood
Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Event
at the Sports, Health and Education Expo Center
"Quality kids stuff that's too good to be through!!"
THE KIDS KLOSET CONSIGNMENT SALE is Long Island's Premier Consignment Event featuring over 30,000 quality new and gently used items for kids. A "One Stop" Shopping Experience for everything kid-related. You will find everything from clothing to toys to baby equipment and everything in between. Once you shop THE KIDS KLOSET, you will never want to miss another event.
PRE-SALE
Friday, April 23 - 3pm/4pm/5pm
GENERAL PUBLIC SALE:
Saturday, April 24 - 9am to 6pm
HALF OFF SALE:
Sunday, April 25 - 10am to 3pm
"Bringing down the cost of growing up"
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Junior Ranger Day
 4/24 Sat 11am-4pm (rain/shine)
No Cost (parking fee applies)
Fire Island Lighthouse
Robert Moses State Park parking field 5
(631) 661-4876
Fire Island
This ranger-led program under the tent at the Lighthouse lets kids complete the Jr. Ranger booklet and receive a special patch. Dress appropriately and please bring your own lunch.
Activities include: *11am-4pm Seaside Crafts *11am-4pm Sampling Like a Scientist: Life in the Great South Bay
Ranger-led programs:
*12pm-1pm Discovering the Ocean
*1pm-2pm Basic Nature Photography
*2pm-3pm Animal Tracking
Call or click here for more details. For ages 8 to 12.
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Magic shows, face painting, arts and crafts, self-guided tours, wildlife programs, tree planting ceremonies, petting zoo and more.
$15 per car, $5 per individuals
Appropriate for all ages.
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Lisa Dobler, M.A., CCC-SLP
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SUCCESS!!
Governor Paterson met with the Scarpati Family
on 10/22/09 and says a guard rail will be installed ASAP!! (APPROX. ON 05/01/10)
On July 20, 2009,
19 year old bicyclist
Matthew Scarpati was repairing his tire on the bike path that is located within feet of the Wantagh Parkway.
A drunken motorcyclist struck Matthew and he was
fatally wounded.
A guard rail could have
saved his life.
Thank you for your
help and support!!
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