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Junior League of Albany Touch a Truck Event
On Saturday, June 2, 2018 the Junior League of Albany will host their third annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser. Touch-A-Truck is a family fun day offering kids of all ages a hands on experience with big trucks. Again this year, we’ll have 30-40 different vehicles that children and adults can touch, sit in, honk horns, and get to know the people who drive them. We will also have food, radio, entertainment, vendors, raffles and a bounce houses. The event will be held in the Gold State Parking Lot at the SUNY Albany campus (1400 Washington Avenue).
Timing for June 2nd:
10:00 AM – Registration Opens, event begins
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – “Horn Free Hours” sponsored by Carter’s Crew
3:00 PM – Event Wrap Up
** Event will be held rain or shine
All funds raised from Touch-A-Truck support the mission of the Junior League of Albany, which is to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve our local community. Our current issue areas are alleviating hunger and improving wellness among women and children in the Capital District.
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7 Questions :: Laurie H.
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Take a look at this wonderful boutique condo in the entertainment district of Albany, just a stones throw from The Palace Theatre. This exclusive building at 17 Chapel St features a heated garage, rooftop deck to enjoy those warm summer months, storage units for tenants and a state of the art fitness room. Updates throughout this listing show the attention to detail and pride in ownership. Call or text Marissa today at 518-450-9216 to see this beauty for yourself!
Marissa O'Brien, Licensed Salesperson
Fitch Real Estate 518-450-9216
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Saratoga Springs Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Come out to the streets of Broadway on Thursday, May 24th 2018 at 6:30pm for Saratoga Springs Memorial Day parade!
Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2018 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony.
The Saratoga Springs Memorial Day parade is a long-standing tradition which signals the unofficial start of the weekend for remembrance. The 2018 parade is being coordinated by the Disabled American Veterans. The parade is an open event to all who wish to demonstrate their patriotism and thanks to those we will be remembering for their sacrifices.
Take a look at this wonderful boutique condo in the entertainment district of Albany. Just a stones throw from The Palace Theatre. This exclusive building at 17 Chapel St features a heated garage, rooftop deck to enjoy those warm summer months, storage units for tenants and a state of the art fitness room. Updates throughout this listing show the attention to detail and pride in ownership. Call or text Marissa today at 518-450-9216 to see this beauty for yourself!
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Horse Explorers at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science, and math at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (191 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs).
“Horse Explorers” will take place each Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Museum’s Horseplay Gallery.
Children are free to attend with a paid accompanying adult.
For more information about “Horse Explorers,” please contact Karen Wheaton at (518) 584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at (518) 584-0400 ext. 120.
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Page Turners Summer Camp with Northshire Bookstore and Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore are excited to offer a unique summer camp experience for children who love to read, write and talk about books!
At the start of the summer, each registered child will receive a box of five carefully selected books, and then each day of camp will explore one of those books in depth, including talking with authors either in person or via skype! Students will write, read, discuss, re-enact, play book-inspired games and more while they learn about some of the best of today’s children’s literature.
The books have been announced! They are:
SESSION I
Nancy Castaldo "Back from the Brink" -
Joe Bruchac "Talking Leaves"
Nidhi Chanani "Pashmina"
Stacy McAnulty "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl"
Marcus Mohalland "Silly Nomads From Palmerston Close"
SESSION II
Rebecca Chace "June Sparrow and the Million-Dollar Penny"
Jennifer Roy "Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein"
Steve Sheinkin "Abraham Lincoln Pro Wrestler"
Debbie Michiko Florence - "Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen" and "Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper"
Barbara Dee "Everything I Know About You"
Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm, daily
$300 for members / $315 for non-members
Registration fee includes a “Page Turners Book Box” of 5 books worth over $80 that will used during camp & will arrive in your mailbox in mid-June from Northshire Bookstore.
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Review :: One Mom Tries Couch to 5K
Elephant and Piggie Party // Saturday, May 19th at Northshire Bookstore
On Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm join Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs to celebrate this beloved duo. We'll have a special story time, activities, give aways and a chance to meet Gerald and Piggie - and have your photo taken with them!
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Family Fun Day at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
On Sunday May 20th from 8-2 head to the Saratoga Automobile Museum for their Family Fun Day. Kids under 12 get in free. Tons of fun for kids with face paint, music, crafts, obstacle courses and more! Click the button below for more info:
Saratoga Independent School's Kite and Flight Festival 5/19
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Saratoga Independent School will be hosting its 10th annual Kite & Flight Festival! Each spring, SIS presents this free fun-filled family day on our 60-acre campus - and we invite the entire community to celebrate with us.
This spring’s event will feature kites, drones, planes and rockets – along with live music, face painting, a bounce house and rock climbing wall, a petting zoo, and a Giffy’s BBQ fundraiser – a little something for everyone of every age.
GIFFY'S BBQ:
Each dinner includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll & butter, cookie and beverage. Eat on site, or take home.
$10 Pre-order
$13 Day Of
To pre-order your dinner:
Saturday, May 19th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Saratoga Independent School is located at 459 Lake Ave in Saratoga Springs.
Touch a Truck at the Wilton Mall 5/19
Touch a Truck is on Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 2pm at the Wilton Mall! Kids of all ages can experience vehicles from fire engines to military vehicles along with several fun booths. This event is FREE and open to the public. Click the button below for more info:
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Mini City Magazine MAY 2018 {Read it HERE}
Read This Today // A Warrior Witnesses: An Interview with Crystal Hinman
Don't miss this piece on the Mutha blog today, it will stay with you in an amazing and beautiful way. Thank you to Crystal for writing this and sharing it with us all.
Llamas in the Library on Mother's Day
Enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with live llamas from Katrina and Gary Capasso's Dakota Ridge Farm this Sunday, May 13th at 2pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Owners will introduce their llamas and share some llama facts. We will celebrate Mother's Day with a reading of "Is Your Mama a LLama?" and children will have an opportunity to pet our special guests. No registration required.
Win a $50 Gift Card to Healthy Living (and get Mom something sweet)
Whatever you have planned for Mother's Day, you can find the perfect gift for this Sunday at Healthy Living Market and Cafe. Breakfast in bed? A special dinner? Something sweet? Click through to see all of our picks for Mother's Day that you can find right now at Healthy Living Market and Cafe and then scroll down to comment and enter to win a $50 Gift Card to Healthy Living Market and Cafe to do some last minute Mother's Day shopping!
ONE winner will be chosen on Thursday, May 10th and notified via email. Thanks so much to Healthy Living Market and Cafe for the giveaway and for being the presenting sponsor of our BIG Bubble Party coming up in June!
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Now go comment below to enter today and good luck!
Kids DIY Windmill Planter at Home Depot
Discuss the benefits of non-polluting sustainable energy in this hands-on workshop at Home Depot in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, May 5th from 9am-12pm. You and your child can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb just in time for Mother’s Day. Once your windmill planter is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin. Click the button below to register now:
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A Day of "Circus" Fun at The Children's Museum at Saratoga
Join The Children’s Museum of Saratoga for A Day of “Circus” Fun in partnership with the Waldorf School. This event takes place on May 5th, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Members of the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs’ Circus Arts Club will be at The Museum and leading children in a fun and interactive introduction to basic circus skills to help get us in the spirit for Circus Smirkus coming to town July 9 and 10! There will be exciting and engaging demos by the Circus Arts Club happening at 11:15, 12:15 and 1:15.
Additionally there will be various props such as rolla-bollas, juggling silks, spinning plates, dancing rainbow ribbons, hoola hoops for museum visitors to explore. Be sure to also check out our hands-on circus themed activities that have been coordinated by the education staff and join us for a celebratory ice cream sundae starting at 12:30 pm.
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to creating an interactive community that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and nurtures discovery. The Museum is also committed to fostering active parent involvement in children’s learning, to serving as a resource for school districts in the area, and to ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all children. The Children's Museum of Saratoga is located at 69 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs.
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And the Razimus Winner Is...
Thank you to everyone that entered for this beautiful giveaway and a big thank you to Virginia from Razimus Jewelry for offering it!
Still looking for that special last minute Mother's Day gift? Find out all the gorgeous styles Razimus has available now by clicking the button below:
Save the Date for the Elephant and Piggie Party!
On Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm join Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs to celebrate this beloved duo. We'll have a special story time, activities, give aways and a chance to meet Gerald and Piggie - and have your photo taken with them!
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