Good evening all,
The next Friends of Tompkinsville Park meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 29th at 6:00 PM at the Build-A-Dream Incubator, 4 Minthorne Street.
Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of the Afro-Caribbean and Latin Food and Spice Market, along with welcoming our new and returning vendors! Refreshments will be provided by Sandela Cafe.
If you have items you’d like to see added to the agenda, feel free to email me.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Warmly,
Saul and Kelly
Email: [email protected]

🎭 Free Puppet Show in the Park: Pippi Longstocking!
Brought to Staten Island by CityParks PuppetMobile
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Join us for a magical day of fun, laughter, and imagination with a FREE performance of Pippi Longstocking — live in Tompkinsville Park! This marionette puppet show brings the beloved red-haired adventurer to life in a bold, musical twist on Astrid Lindgren’s classic story.
📅 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Tompkinsville Park, 45 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301
🎟️ Cost: FREE – open to all ages!
Presented by the CityParks PuppetMobile and hosted in partnership with Staten Island Urban Center, Friends of Tompkinsville Park, and local community partners.
🧒 Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who believes in doing things their own way — just like Pippi!

🔗 Click here to learn more

This event is presented in partnership with:
🟢 Staten Island Urban Center
🟢 City Parks Foundation
🟢 Friends of Tompkinsville Park
🟢 House of Community
🟢 Every Thing Goes Book Café
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos and share your experience!

🍧 Nice Ice Baby – Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 12–3 PM | Tompkinsville ParkJoin us for a sweet summer Saturday at Tompkinsville Park!
We’re partnering with Nice Ice Baby to serve up free Italian ices, games, and outdoor fun. It’s the perfect way to cool down and connect with the community!
📍 Location: Tompkinsville Park - 45 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301
📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This event is brought to you by Urban Roots: A Summer of Growing, with support from Partnerships for Parks and the Friends of Tompkinsville Park.
🎉 Free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Come get a taste of summer with us!

☕ Environmental Justice Coalition Meeting – Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 6 PM | SI Urban CenterJoin the Staten Island Environmental Justice Coalition for our July community meeting and coffee hour!
This special evening includes Scandela Coffee, an organic brew sourced directly from a Panamanian farmer. We’ll share updates on:

• 🌊 North Shore Waterfront projects
• 📊 Budget & legislation updates
• 🎤 A talk with special guest Nadia Adam from the Staten Island Industrial Alliance

📍 Location: Staten Island Urban Center – 4 Minthorne Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
☕ Hosted at the Build A Dream Incubator
💌 RSVP: [email protected]
📞 Info: 917-681-6688
Follow us on IG: @ej_coalition_of_staten_island
Let’s work together for a greener, more just Staten Island!

🥎 Kidz Softball & Wiffle Ball Clinics – July & August 2025 | Staten Island Parks
Registration is now open for Urban Roots: Kidz Sports Clinics this summer!
We’re hosting Softball & Wiffle Ball teams and clinics for youth ages 6 to 12 throughout July and August. It’s all about learning the game, staying active, and having fun with friends!
📍 Location: Mahoney Park - 87 Crescent Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
📅 Dates: July & August 2025
🎯 Ages: 6–12 years old
⚾ To register:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 917-831-6688
📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer
Brought to you by Urban Roots: A Summer of Growing, with support from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.