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No time like a pandemic to catch up on some reading. (Getty Images)
DANCE THE QUARANTINE
AWAY
Does your kid have a lot of built-up
energy from staying inside throughout
quarantine? Dance Xtreme New
York, the largest virtual dancing
program on Long Island, may be able
to help. This Hauppauge-based dance
studio is designed with different
classes catered toward children who
want to dance competitively and kids
who just want to have fun. Individual
lessons, as well as dozens of different
online group classes, are available.
facebook.com/dxnydance
VIRTUAL CHECKOUT
Public libraries are currently closed for
in-person visits, but virtually they’re
still open. Libraries throughout Long
Island are providing online access to
digital books, audiobooks, and various
helpful resources. Some libraries are
even hosting virtual events such as
storytime. These services are accessible
with your library card; and people who
don’t have a library card can apply for
one through their public library’s website.
For these services and more visit
the website of your local public library.
POUR A GLASS
RGNY Winery in Riverhead is selling
quarantine survival kits that are designed
to bring the experiences and
tastes of their tasting room to the safety
and comfort of your home. The kits
come with three different options: an
RGNY Winery custom coloring book,
a winemaking kit, or a wine blending
kit. The kits can be ordered from the
winery’s online store and range in cost
from $10 to $80, are available for pickup
at their Riverhead location, or can be
delivered to your door. rgnywine.com.
LAUGH NOWHERE
Itching to see some live comedy but
stuck home due to coronavirus?
Check out Nowhere Comedy Club on
eventbrite.com Different comedians are
doing stand-up acts remotely via Zoom
with fans who are getting a few laughs
without having to leave their homes.
Tickets are $5 to $10, but at least there’s
no two-drink minimum as you’d pay at
a live comedy club.
FOR THE KIDS
The Long Island Children’s Museum’s
Facebook page has been regularly posting
activities, storytime, and entertainment
videos, as well as information on
cool virtual events that other museums
across the United States are hosting.
In one recent post dubbed Visit LICM
At Home, staffers briefly taught some
geology, showcased one of the museum’s
turtles, and showed how to make
musical instruments out of household
items. facebook.com/LICM
CATCHUP READING
Local libraries are offering virtual access
to books, but some people prefer
reading with a physical copy in their
hands. If you’re one of those people,
there are some local book stores across
Long Island that are here to come to
your rescue by delivering purchased
books to your home. One such store is
Huntington-based Book Revue, one of
the region’s leading independent book
shops. bookrevue.com
POD BLESS AMERICA
There are thousands of different podcasts
out there that cover a vast array
of topics including talk shows, opinionated
rants, comedy, sports, history,
news, and more. One such podcast is
Long Island Explained hosted by comedian
Chris Roach and podcaster Steve
Belanger. In the weekly podcast the
duo has in-depth discussions on local
legends, such as the mystery surrounding
Lake Ronkonkoma. This podcast,
and others, can be streamed through
Spotify, the Apple Podcasts App, Google
Play Music, and various other sites.
TRAVEL FROM HOME
Escape from Long Island and travel the
world in the comfort of your pajamas
with Google’s Arts & Culture website.
The website allows users to take virtual
tours of national parks, art museums,
city streets, and historical landmarks
all over the world. The site also provides
educational facts and activities
that’ll surely be fun for the whole
family. To access this service visit
artsandculture.google.com
HIT THE PRESERVE
When one door closes, a virtual door
opens. The Sands Point Preserve is
currently temporarily closed due to
the coronavirus but is now offering
classes online. The virtual classes include
yoga and science for young kids,
meditation and Qi Gong for adults,
and a science class for middle-schoolaged
kids called Earth Expeditions.
To find out more information about
the programs and their costs visit
sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
-Compiled by Adam Brownstein
DO THIS!
What to see, hear, and experience this month
while in quarantine
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