March 15 - 22

Mystery bag challenge

Teenagers in sixth- through 12-grade can create their own projects at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on March 16, at 6 p.m. Each teenager will receive a bag containing various items that he or she will need with which to create a project. Registration is required, with preference given to Valley Stream cardholders.

Poetry slam

Poets are invited to share their work on March 16, at 7 p.m., at a poetry slam for Women’s History Month at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Senator Todd Kaminsky’s office at (516) 766 – 8383, or email kaminsky@nysenate.gov.

Storm Watch!

Children in second- through sixth-grade can handle weather instruments and make an anemometer to take home at the Elmont Memorial Library on March 21 at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Seals by the shoreline

Check out some the fascinating winter harbor seals that inhabit our waters during the final guided walk of the season along the Jones Beach shoreline, Sunday, March 18 1:30 p.m. Join a park naturalist on an hour and a half leisurely beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the way, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. Info: (516) 780-3295 or www.parks.ny.gov.

Join the ‘Age of Heroes’

Superheroes are gathering at Nassau Coliseum, beginning Thursday, March 22.

Marvel Universe Live unites Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before Loki gains control. This ancient artifact would allow Loki to achieve his eternal quest to crown himself ruler of the universe. Experience cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts and immersive video projection in this legendary adventure, which runs through April 1. Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or www.nycblive.com.