THE CITY ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY - JULY 2012 PROGRAMS
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS- JULY 2012
Read Aloud Story Time Read aloud picture books: Every Thursday, June the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 3:30 P.M. Ages 4-10.
Fourth of July Arts and Crafts- Tuesday July 3rd at 3:30 PM
Summertime and the living is dangerous, according to officials who are warning New Yorkers that the hot and humid summer weather can cause serious illness and death.
On average, more Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. The best way to prevent heat illness is to stay in an air conditioned place. Make sure you are prepared and help family, friends, and neighbors stay cool during a heat wave.
What is Heat Illness?
Heat illness occurs when the body cannot cool down.
The body normally cools itself by sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the New York City area beginning at 12:00P Noon on Wednesday until at least 8:00P Thursday.
Additionally, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Wednesday.
JULIAN ASSANGE SEEKS ASYLUM. Ecuador Embassy in London.
The controversial founder of Wilkileaks is reportedly seeking political asylum inside the South American country's diplomatic mission.
JERRY SANDUSKY MAY TESTIFY. Ending Emotional Abuse Trial.
This may be the last day of testimony in the Penn State abuse trial, but no one actually knows if the accuser and former assistant football coach will testify.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. US Justice Department.
The suffering of the Syrian people is getting worse amid escalating violence in the country, the head of the United Nations mission there said today, just days after his observers came under direct attack resulting in the suspension of their monitoring activities.
“I made that decision based on the risks on the ground and based on the fact that risks made it extremely difficult to implement mandated tasks,” the head of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) and Chief Military Observer, Major-General Robert Mood, told reporters after a closed-door meeting with the Security Council.
The Chamber will be sponsoring a concierge/tour operator day on June 26th. We will be escorting our guests to the Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bartow Pell Mansion, City Island Nautical Museum and other various City Island Chamber member businesses.
The day will end with a cocktail reception at 5pm for our members, elected officials and our guests. Don't miss this networking opportunity, only available to Chamber members. If you have not yet paid your annual dues, please do so asap. Dues can be dropped off at Kaleidoscope Gallery 280 City Island Ave. Applications are available:
Joint pain: it throbs, aches, and hurts. Quite likely, it makes you think twice about everyday tasks and pleasures like going for a brisk walk, lifting your grandchild or some grocery bags, chasing a tennis ball across the court, or driving a golf ball down the fairway. Sharp reminders of your limitations arrive thick and fast, practically every time you move.
What causes joint pain?
Very often, the culprits behind joint pain are
osteoarthritis
old injuries
repetitive or overly forceful movements during sports or work
posture problems
aging
inactivity
Amnesty International USA claims it's easier to trade weapons around the world than it is to trade bananas.
This statement about bananas suggests how easy it could be for brutal dictators and armed groups to buy weapons and use them against civilians.
Amnesty plans to stage a huge event in New York City to educate the public about irresponsible arms trades.
World leaders are meeting to negotiate an arms trade treaty in July, so now is the perfect time to demand an arms trade that protects human rights.
A bulletproof arms trade treaty will:
NYC Council Member James Vacca, Chair of the New York City Council Transportation Committee sponsored an oversight hearing to discuss the transit needs of outer borough commuters.
Tonight, award winning journalist, Guy Gugliotta, a former national reporter and columnist for The Washington Post, talks about his recently published book.
Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War.
Freedom's Cap "In this splendidly researched and engagingly written new book, Guy Gugliotta deftly tells the intimately connected stories of the construction of the Capitol and the destruction of the Union. This is an original and compelling tale of how history really happens." -- Jon Meacham, former editor of Newsweek and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.