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Volume 24 • Number 3 • MARCH 2020 • Complimentary

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The Resource for Parents

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See you at the Kidz Expo Free fun is the perfect antidote to an unpredictable Month

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want to like March, I really do, but it is such a fickle and moody month. One day it teases us with some balmy breezes and a sliver of sunshine, and the next we’re pulling out the snow shovels ­... again.

My kids aren’t too fond of March either. It represents a long, tedious stretch between winter and spring breaks without any time off from school.

While March tends to be a month that we at Parent Pages spend waiting for a new season to kick in, we are pleased to share with our readers the perfect antidote to all that anticipation – the Hannaford Kidz Expo, which takes place this year on Saturday, March 7.

On that day, the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany is packed with free familyfriendly activities and entertainment. Check out the supplement that is packaged with this issue on Pages 23-28 to learn more about all the things you and your family can see and do at the Expo. Did we mention it’s all free?

While you’re at the Kidz Expo, stop by the Capital District Parent Pages booth and say hello. We love having the chance to speak with our readers in person, and we will have some great giveaways throughout the day.

One more thing: Thanks to all of the parents who sent in pictures for our Parent Pages cover contest, and congratulations to the family of Wynter Reign Kriss McKinney of Albany, who won the drawing for the Great Escape Lodge gift card! Wynter’s picture is also featured on this month’s cover.

We received so many great photos this time, and you’ll be seeing more of them on our covers in the months to come!

As always, thanks for reading. Check out our articles and resource listings at www. cdparentpages.com and mail your story ideas and pictures to Capital District Parent Pages, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, NY 12054, or e-mail me at robertsk@spotlightnews.com.

Kristen Roberts Editor, Capital District Parent Pages

On the cover: Wynter Reign Kriss McKinney, 4, of Albany is a star in this photo submitted by her mom, Karla Thompson.

Parent Pages is always accepting photos for potential covers. Submissions should be at least 8-by-10-inches with a high resolution. They can be sent via email to robertsk@spotlightnews.com.

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Time to play

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Tooth brushing tips

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Card games for families

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Columnists Let’s Cook

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Learning Center

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Triple Threat

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What’s new On the Bookshelf Kids Fun Page

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Resources Calendar 18-22

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Capital District Parent Pages reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. We do not guarantee any of the information, services or products published in this or any issue. The opinions expressed by the contributors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this paper. Copyright 2013 by Capital District Parent Pages. No portion of Capital District Parent Pages may be reproduced without written permission from Community Media Group LLC. Rachelle & Lawrence Stallman Founders of Capital District Parent Pages

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Let’s Cook!

Small bites, lots of flavor

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ring flavor back to your breakfast with these easy egg bites that can be made ahead, frozen and reheated on hectic weekday mornings.

Try using a Whoopie pie pan (typically found in the baking aisles of most craft stores), but a regular muffin pan can work in a pinch.

Pico de Gallo Egg Bites 1 cup diced grape tomatoes ¼ cup onion, finely chopped ¼ cup green pepper, finely diced 4 eggs ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Sliced pepper jack cheese Avocado, sliced Nonstick cooking spray Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Coat your baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the tomatoes, onions and peppers

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into the bottom of each of the baking cups on the pan.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.

Evenly distribute the egg mixture by pouring it over the top of the vegetables.

Bake for 15 minutes.

If serving immediately: Remove them from the pan and add a slice of cheese to the top and let it melt.

Top off the eggs with slices of avocadoes.

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can store them in the refrigerator for several days. Or, you can wrap each cooled egg round individually with parchment paper and place them in the freezer in a freezer bag or an airtight container.

Heating frozen egg bites: Heat on a microwave friendly dish in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Note: If you use a mini muffin pan or Whoopie pie pan, this recipe yields 12 egg bites. If you use a regular sized muffin tin pan, this recipe will yield 6 egg bites.

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June 22 - August 21

On the Bookshelf

It’s always a good time to read ‘Dandelion’s Dream’

‘Such a Good Boy’

By Yoko Tanaka

By Marianna Coppo

Ethereal, evocative illustrations convey the wordless tale of a dandelion that transforms into a real lion who explores the great wide world, wondering if he will ever be content to return to his meadow home again.

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Benefits include enhanced learning skills usic enriches people’s lives in many ways, and young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education.

According to the National Association for Music Education there is a significant relationship between arts participation at school and academic success.

Parents who want their children to reap the benefits of being involved with music can try the following

Exposure to music at a young age can be especially valuable to children.

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strategies aimed at fostering a love of music in young people.

Turn the television off and turn music on Exposing youngsters to music is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get them to embrace it.

For example, in lieu of turning on the television while preparing meals, parents can play music instead.

Let youngsters pick their own songs or mix it up by

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While Mom and Dad may cringe at the prospect of hearing “Baby Shark” several times in a row, they should take note of how enthusiastic their kids become when hearing a favorite song.

Studies have shown that young children who see live music are more likely to want to learn how to play an instrument.

n Make time for music continued from Page 6 including some of Mom and Dad’s favorites as well. Such exposure can be incredibly valuable for children. In fact, a 2016 study from researchers at the University of Southern California found that musical experiences in childhood accelerate brain development. Music is especially effective at helping children in language acquisition and reading.

Replay kids’ favorite songs Another way to build kids’ enthusiasm for music is to replay some of their favorite songs. While Mom and Dad may cringe at the prospect of hearing “Baby Shark” several times in a row, they should take note of how enthusiastic their kids become when hearing a favorite song. And that enthusiasm can benefit their language skills as they listen closely to the lyrics in an effort to memorize the words.

Youngsters may not be so receptive if they don’t like what they’re hearing.

Dance to music Kids are bundles of energy, and dancing is a fun way for them to expend some of that energy.

Dancing also provides a great reason to play music.

Physical activity set to music can help kids burn off some extra energy as they develop their brains, making dance sessions a win-win for both parents and children.

Embrace opportunities to see live music Kids are often captivated by seeing musicians perform in person. When possible, take youngsters to concerts, local music festivals and/or restaurants that showcase local musicians. Such excursions may prompt youngsters to want to learn how to play, which can provide a host of additional benefits, even for especially young children. In fact, a 1996 study published in Nature found that first grade students who took part in music classes during art study programs experienced marked improvement in reading and math proficiency.

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Learning Center

Education insight for parents

To test or not to test Taking the SAT and ACT in a student’s junior year offers the most flexibility

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unior year of high school can be very busy: Academics ramp up, students may take on leadership roles in extracurricular activities, and then there’s the college admissions process. It may be tempting to push off college admissions tests — the SAT or ACT — but there are several reasons why it makes sense for your teen to complete the test in his or her junior year of high school.

Here’s why: ACADEMIC READINESS. “Spring of your junior year is the optimal time to take the SAT or ACT. By then, most everyone will have a firm foundation in the math subjects covered by the SAT

and ACT. Also, by junior year, ent times of the year, how many your student will have encountimes you intend to take the tered some of the rigorous read- SAT/ACT, and the list goes on. ing passages to develop higher Some students use the summer level critical thinking before their junior year to skills,” says Anathea gear up for the exams, Simpkins, direcbut most start prep by tor of product in the winter for management at a spring exam.

Sylvan LearnGearing up for ing, a tutoring the exam can and test prep take many forms, company. but many take some kind of test PREP TIME. preparation course.

How much prep you These classes provide practice do for the SAT or ACT detests, study tips and individualpends on many factors – your ized assessments. Once the stugoal score, your score without dent knows their strengths and prep, how many hours you are weaknesses, they know where to willing to devote to prep per focus their time, so that they can week, what your sport/club/ maximize their scores. activity schedule is at differ-

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HOW TO PREP. Whether or not a student prepares for the SAT or ACT is a personal decision. The SAT and ACT tests are very different than typical high school tests, and like any other test, if you prepare, the odds of achieving a higher score are improved.

There are many prep options available. Khan Academy is a free online option with SAT prep materials. There are also many SAT/ACT prep books for sale. These two options work for students who are good self-learners and can stay on an independent study schedule.

For many high school students with demanding schedules, independent study will very often result in a failure to prepare sufficiently, so there are many

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complete their applications as early as October to meet the November 1 deadlines instituted by some state universities. Don’t forget that you need to leave approximately three weeks for scores to be tabulated and sent to the colleges.

n Learning Corner continued from Page 8 companies that provide online or in-person tutoring classes.

These programs provide the structure that ensures that students have prepared thoroughly and in a timely manner. The goal of any good prep program is to help the student improve their performance through diagnosis, on-going assessment and extensive practice with the kinds of questions they will see on test day.

TIME TO IMPROVE. By taking the exam in junior year, your student can acquire their scores, compare them to the averages at their top choice schools, and then determine if they need to retake the test. It also gives students ample time — including another summer break if needed — for additional test preparation. (Many students take a college admissions exam twice, once in their second semester of junior year, and if needed, again during the

ing is in May, completing the admissions in advance of these exams can help alleviate some of the pressure on your student.

The college admissions process is a long road, and when your child should take the test will depend on their unique circumstances, such as academic schedule, extracurricular activities, and any other personal responsibilities. For example, if your student participates in a competitive sport or activity, scheduling the test during the time probably does not make sense. Fortunately, the SAT and ACT are each offered seven times per year, offering some flexibility for each student’s needs.

WHAT IFS. Waiting until fall of senior year may sound attractive to some teens, but it does not provide any flexibility in the instance your student gets ill the day of the test or an-

Patrick McNamara is the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning of Albany and Clifton Park, which provides tutoring services and academic coaching (www.SylvanLearning.com).

EXTERNAL FACTORS. For athletes looking for scholarships, many institutions would like to see an SAT or ACT score by the middle of junior year to ensure the prospect can meet minimum entrance criteria.

The same holds true for certain academic or merit scholarships.

By completing the SAT or ACT at least once by the end of junior year, your teen has something to work with for the admissions process regardless of any unforeseen AP SCHEDULE. Since most advanced placement testcircumstances. summer after junior year or very early in their senior year.)

EARLY DECISIONS. Many colleges and universities have significantly accelerated their decision timelines, pushing many students to submit applications earlier than ever before. In fact, some hopefuls are rushing to

other event prevents him from taking the exam. By completing the test at least once by the end of junior year, your teen has something to work with for the admissions process regardless of any unforeseen circumstances.

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Everyday fun

Free play important for kids Informal independent activities help foster creativity and self-reliance

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lance at a typical family schedule and you would no doubt see that afternoons are jam-packed, and many children – even the youngest among them – have full itineraries of structured after-school activities. In an effort to raise well-rounded and intelligent children, many parents enroll their youngsters in all sorts of extracurricular activities, including sports leagues, travel teams, enrichment clubs and musical instruction. While these activities are good for kids, it’s also beneficial to give them ample time to engage in free play.

Structured activities can teach children how to follow rules and

routines and help them build developmental skills, but free play can improve critical skills as well. One of the biggest benefits to free play is it can foster kids’ creativity and help them discover their interests on their own. Free play also helps children learn independence and how to keep themselves occupied.

With more structured activities taking over young children’s days, unstructured play seems to be on the decline. Even in school settings, free play has given way to more time spent at desks and devices in preparation for standardized testing. Recess, which has been cut or reduced in many

While structured activities benefit kids in many ways, it’s also important to let kids be kids and provide ample time for them to engage in free play.

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used when playing with five or fewer players, while two 52-card decks are used when there are more than five players. When playing with more than two players, each player is initially dealt five cards, and the remaining cards are then placed face down at the center of the table.

If board games have lost some of their luster, parents may want to break out a deck of cards.

In such instances, these three family-friendly card games can make for a fun activity.

The game begins when the top card is turned face up.

Players can discard their cards by matching the rank or suit with the top card of the discard pile. If they cannot match the rank or suit of the top card and are not holding an eight, players must draw a card from the stockpile.

Crazy eights

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next player must play. The next player can either play that suit or play an eight if they have one. The first player with no cards left is the winner.

Go Fish Go Fish is a great game for young children. To begin, each player is dealt five cards from a 52-card deck (or seven cards if there are three players or less), and the remaining cards are then shared between the players. Players whose turn it is ask another player for his or her cards of a certain face value.

For example, a player may ask “Dad, do you have any twos?”

Players must ask for a face value they are already holding. If the player has cards of that value, then he or she must hand them all over to the player who asked.

If the player has no such cards, the player who asked must draw a card. If it’s not the two the player asked for, the player must keep it and allow the next player to take his or her turn. If the card is a two, the player must show it to the other players and then select another card.

Players who have all four cards of a face value are said to have a “book,” and books must be placed face up in front of the

n Free play continued from Page 10 school districts, is a form of free play and provides students with a break from the rigors of learning.

In a 2011 article in the American Journal of Play, Peter Gray, Ph.D., a researcher at Boston College, said that “lack of play affects emotional development, leading to the rise of anxiety, depression, and problems of attention and self-control.”

Gray also said that without play, “young people fail to acquire the social and emotional skills necessary for healthy psychological development.”

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Old Maid can be played with a 52-card deck. In such instances, one card must be added or removed. That leaves one unmatchable card.

At the beginning of the game, the designated dealer deals all of the cards, and some players can end up with more cards than others. Once the cards have been dealt, players look at their hands and discard all pairs, but not three of kind.

Each player, beginning with the dealer, offers his or her hand, face-down, to the player to his or her left. The player offered must select a card without seeing which card it is and add it to his or her hand. If the card chosen matches a card the player is holding, then the pair can be discarded. The player who chose a card then offers his or her hand to the player to his or her left, and the game continues in this vein. Players can shuffle their hands before offering them to other players.

The game ends when all pairs have been discarded and one player is left holding the unmatchable card, which is referred to as the “Old Maid.”

Free play also can benefit youngsters in the following ways: n Enables kids to learn dexterity and improve on other strengths. n Fulfills exercise requirements for growing kids. n Helps kids conquer fears and develop confidence. n Establishes natural leadership roles and hierarchy in social groups. n Contributes to emotional well-being by giving children a respite from schedules. n Helps teach self-responsibility, which may translate to better behavior at home and in school.

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Triple Threat

parenting triplets in the Capital District

Tourette’s diagnosis

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ne thing I have realized in the past few years is that I am protective, really protective of my family. When other children and some adults make disparaging comments about my family, my kids and my life choices, I will get my back up. And no matter how messy life gets, I know that my family is strong, we love each other and we will always have each other’s backs.

cannot control these repetitive movements and unwanted sounds. The harder a person tries to suppress the tics, the worse the tics will get, and the anxiety created by seeing other people’s reactions to this condition makes tics worse.

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A child dealing with TS in middle school will probably tic up and down the hallway all day long.

Tourette’s can seriously affect a person’s selfesteem and feeling of belonging. Peers in middle school are so kind to one another, especially when classmates are a little different (I’m being very, very sarcastic.). I’ve tried to arm my children with all kinds of information and retorts.

One classmate was giving my daughter a hard time about the tics, and she turned around and said, “I’m not being rude, I have Tourette’s.” The classmate’s response was that my daughter should be in a special education class. All three of my children are on the Gold Honor Roll. All three.

Jennifer Steuer

Two of my kids have Tourette’s syndrome.

Two of the best kids in the world are dealing with uncontrollable and involuntary vocal tics and physical tics while going through middle school. The two of them are doing everything possible to fit in socially and be part of middle school life.

Those with Tourette’s syndrome draw attention to themselves by the very nature of the disability. The involuntary physical movements and involuntary vocal noises are related to the nervous system, and the key word is involuntary.

Individuals with TS

There are stereotypes about TS that many of us have seen on television, movies or perpetuated by comedians: the guy screaming obscenities or the woman who tries to

Tourette’s syndrome, or TS, is an involuntary movement disorder that has affected a number of people including well-known celebrities past and present like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Howie Mandel and Grammy winner Billie Eilish.

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Tourette’s” there was quite a list, and not just modern-day celebrities, but people from when I was a kid and many other famous folks. One of Harlan’s favorites: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Also on the list are Jewish comedian Pamela Schuller, actor Howie Mandel and Billie Eilish, who won five Grammys this year!

I’ve tried to educate myself about Tourette’s because I also believed some of the stereotypes. Tourette’s can be passed on by a dominant gene with a 50 percent chance of passing the gene on to a child (cdc.gov). Sometimes there are clusters of TS within families which does cause a continuation of the age old debate: nature vs. nurture. There is a genetic mutation that has been discovered, however this mutation is found in “a small number of people; this gene provides instruction for making a protein that is active in the brain” (ghr.nlm.nih.gov). There is evidence that even though TS does not cause developmental delays or academic issues, the comorbidity of obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, anxiety and depression is apparent leading to the age-old question: Which came first?

I admit that the diagnosis of Tourette’s took us a little by surprise, but it’s nothing we can’t handle together as a family. Harlan and I love Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca with every beat of our hearts. Our children are our life and they will always be our squishy, happy little babies even when they are at this sullen tween stage.

Jennifer Steuer is an Albany mom whose busy household includes her husband, Harlan, and 12-yearold triplets Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca. Follow her on Instagram: jennifersteuer.

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Calendar of events

family fun for March

March 2 Monday

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Opera Saratoga: Jack and the Beanstalk

Little Lego Let your imagination flow with creative and collaborative play using the library’s extensive Lego collection, 3:30 p.m. For grades K-3; for younger siblings, we offer Duplo.

Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

This 40-minute live adaptation of the classic fairy tale will feature music from the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan, adapted by John Davies, 11 a.m. For all ages. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Family STEAM Night Our local schools and colleges will be here with fun STEAM activities, 6:30 p.m. For grades 2-6 and their families. This month, the UAlbany Computer Science Department will lead the activities. Registration required.

Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

3 Tuesday Shake, Rattle and Roll!

A weekly themed adventure filled with songs, rhymes, dance, and other fun activities.

This is a registered program for children ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. during March. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

4 Wednesday Don’t be Bored Games Drop by and play board games in the Young People’s Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages.

Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. For more information, call (518) 274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

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The family-friendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience that is fun for all ages, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $41.50. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany.

For more information, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www. palacealbany.org.

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Enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family, 6:30 p.m.

March 5 is a bilingual storytime with guests from the BCHS Spanish Honor Society. Free.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Concerts for Tots: Women’s Day Concert

6 Friday Library Friends Play Time

Children ages 12 to 36 months and their KBA: Kids Builder Association parents are invited to the library to play and

Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more, 4 p.m. Free. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books and puzzles, 9:10 a.m.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary. org.

5 Thursday

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Story Art Enjoy the Museum by listening to a story, exploring objects from the teaching collection, and creating a fun art project, 11 a.m.

Themes will be announced on the day of the program. Free. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

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Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291 or visit www.dec. ny.gov/education/1835.html.

Artist Fumi Aizawa will guide children ages four and up in creating a unique work of art inspired by the book “Joseph had a Little Overcoat” by Simms Taback, 4:15 p.m.

Dress for a mess! Registration required.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

Spend the morning hearing songs about love in this interactive, engaging experience filled with fun festive classical music, children’s songs and more, 10:30 a.m.

Tickets start at $15. Massry Center for the Arts, College of Saint Rose, 1002 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit concertsfortots.com.

Fairy Party Got wings? Wear them! Got magic? Bring it! Enjoy a whimsical Fairy Party with friends, 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for fairy toast, a Babyccino and surprise activity. For kids of all ages.

Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

For more information, call (518) 450-1529 or visit www.thepalettecafe.com.

Five Rivers: Maple Sugar Open House Enjoy an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup where you’ll get to twirl a brace and bit, pound a spile, inspect the sap flow, enjoy the aroma of sap boiling in our evaporator, and take the maple syrup taste test challenge, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Organized groups, please call to register. Free.

Take a closer look at works by Mary Weatherford and create your own mixed media paintings using similar natural objects in the spirit of the artist, 1 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 580-8080 or visit tang. skidmore.edu.

Art for All Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop-in art making based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum admission is $6-$10 and free for children under 6. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party!

Also Sunday. Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street in a fun interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Showtimes at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $18. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 4653334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.

8 Sunday The Pout Pout Fish Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout in this colorful adaptation created by the puppeteers of Theatreworks USA, 3 p.m.

Tickets are $18 per child. The Egg Center for performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Downtown Albany. For more information, call (518) 473-1845 or visit www.theegg.org.

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9 Monday Preschool Movies A series of short, literature-based films, 10:15 a.m. For ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

10 Tuesday World Language Story Time: Russian This international story time will include stories and songs in Russian and English, plus a craft, 9:10 a.m. For children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

11 Wednesday Make It Yourself: Morse Code Bracelets Use a Morse code chart to spell out secret messages using seed beads on embroidery thread to make cute, stackable bracelets, 6:30 p.m. For ages 9 and up. Free. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Library Club Enjoy an afterschool snack and we talk about your favorite books, plan future programs, and do a project to benefit the Library, 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Don’t be Bored Games Drop by and play board games in the Young People’s Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy.

For more information, call (518) 274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

12 Thursday Play the Recorder Month Celebration Celebrate National Recorder Month by listening to members of the Hudson-Mohawk Recorder Society perform along with students of Albany Community Charter School at Colvin Tower in Adirondack Hall, noon-3 p.m.

Free. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

GPL Adventures: Nintendo Games Play some Nintendo Switch and WiiU games on the big screen, including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and others, 3:30 p.m. Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

13 Friday Ready, Set, Grow!

Read about plants and growing things, then plant something to take home, 10 a.m.

For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Free.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Project Picture Book: Old Hat Enjoy a fun-read aloud and related art project, 3:30 p.m. Grades PreK-2. Dress for a mess! Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland.

For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

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Music & Motion Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child, 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to the first 24 children. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park.

For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

14 Saturday Art for All Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop-in art making based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum admission is $6-$10 and free for children under 6. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany.

For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Family Green STEAM Program Enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day themed STEAM stations, which will include rainbow milk, clover counting, green slime, and leprechaun traps, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-kindergarten. Please register. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www.voorheesville library.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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St Patrick’s Day Celebration Meet a leprechaun, participate in a sing-along with Grama Tippy Toes, and enjoy Irish step dancing, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For children ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Five Rivers: Maple Sugar Open House Enjoy an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup where you’ll get to twirl a brace and bit, pound a spile, inspect the sap flow, enjoy the aroma of sap boiling in our evaporator, and take the maple syrup taste test challenge, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Organized groups, please call to register. Free. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/ education/1835.html.

Woodland Wonders WMHT’s Barbara Lukas will teach us all about woodland wonders – including

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deer, raccoons and beaver – and share a fun craft activity, 10:30 a.m. For grades pre-K through grade 1; must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

robats, contortionists, and aerial artists from around the world, with beautiful costumes, dynamic sound and lighting, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $31. The Egg Center for performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Downtown Albany.

For more information, call (518) 473-1845 or visit www.theegg.org.

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Make an indoor planter while waiting for the spring, 1 p.m. For ages 5-10. Call to sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. For more information, call (518) 462-1193 or visit www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

Got wings? Wear them! Got magic? Bring it! Enjoy a whimsical Fairy Party with friends, 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for fairy toast, a Babyccino and surprise activity.

For kids of all ages. Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 450-1529 or visit www.thepalettecafe.com.

Women of Science

Enjoy an exciting day of activities celebrating the amazing women scientists 15 Sunday working at the New York State Museum Sleeping Beauty with lectures, “Ask the Scientist” sessions, and Set in a magical fairy kingdom beneath scientific activities throughout the day, 11 the roots of a great tree, this beloved classic a.m.-3 p.m. Free. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, performed by New York Theatre Ballet is filled with magic and poetry, and tells the tale of visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

Princess Aurora from her fateful birth to her Cirque D’Or triumphant wedding, 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 Featuring a cast of world champion acper child. The Egg Center for performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Downtown Albany. For more information, call (518) 473-1845 or visit www.theegg.org.

Music Showcase Children, families, and music lovers of all ages are invited to this free event to visit the groups, listen to classical music, and learn more about different instruments, 1-4 p.m.

Presented by The Albany Musicians Association, Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians. Free. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

16 Monday GPL Sprouts: Radical Robots STEM Learning for kids in grades PreK-2 with an adult caregiver, 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518)

Afterschool Art: Modeling Clay Stop by after school and use your imagination to make a small sculpture out of colorful, non-toxic, air-dry modeling clay, 4 p.m. For grades K-5. Free. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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18 Wednesday Family Child Care Application Assistance If you have received your initial startup NYS Family Day Care application and are overwhelmed or confused about completing it, this technical assistance session will help you, 5-7:30 p.m. Presented by Brightside Up. Bornt Library, 948 State St., Schenectady.

Don’t be Bored Games

Drop by and play board games in the Young People’s Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy.

For more information, call (518) 274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

Family STEAM Night: Things That Fly Use simple materials like paper and straws to build flying crafts, then modify and improve your designs, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

19 Thursday LOL Surprise ‘Slumber’ Party Bring a blanket and pillow, your wildest dress-up outfit, and your favorite doll and make some cute accessories for you and your doll before watching “LOL Surprise: Winter Disco,” 6:30 p.m. For ages 6-13. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

20 Friday Lucky’s Adventure Meet Lucky the rescue dog and her “mom,” Elizabeth Macy as they share a story and an art activity, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Books will be available for sale. For children ages 3 and up, families, and adults. Please register. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Healthy Family Meals Learn how to make nutritious and affordable meals as a family with educators from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. For ages 5-13 and their caregivers. Please register. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Hello Spring!

Celebrate with a craft and a springthemed episode of “The Magic School Bus,” 10 a.m. Free. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

21 Saturday Family Saturday: Operation Space Take a ride up the elevator and explore Elevator Music 40: Melissa Thorne–Landslide/ Solid and then land on the mezzanine with Nicole Cherubini: Shaking the Trees. After discussing their installations, create spaces that we would like to see and experience in a museum, 1 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Free.

Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

Fairy Party Got wings? Wear them! Got magic? Bring it! Enjoy a whimsical Fairy Party with friends, 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for fairy toast, a Babyccino

and surprise activity. For kids of all ages.

Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

For more information, call (518) 450-1529 or visit www.thepalettecafe.com.

Art for All Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop-in art making based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum admission is $6-$10 and free for children under 6. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany.

For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Family Story Time: Tales with a Twist Enjoy surprises as you nurture your child’s love of reading with stories, songs, and other library fun, 11 a.m. For children ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Equinox Hike Welcome spring by getting outside for a hike in the Pine Bush to look for signs of the

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season, 1 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Program is free, but reservations required. Albany Pine Bush Discover Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call (518) 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

Five Rivers: Maple Sugar Open House Enjoy an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup where you’ll get to twirl a brace and bit, pound a spile, inspect the sap flow, enjoy the aroma of sap boiling in our evaporator, and take the maple syrup taste test challenge, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Organized groups, please call to register. Free. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/ education/1835.html.

25 Wednesday Don’t be Bored Games Drop by and play board games in the Young People’s Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy.

For more information, call (518) 274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

26 Thursday Finding the Why Behind Your Child’s Behavior Often when a child acts out in a certain way it is a way to tell you they have a need to be met. Better understanding why a child is doing something helps you to better respond and stop the behavior, 7 p.m. Presented by parenting experts from Brightside Up, formerly known as Capital District Child Care Council. For caregivers. Free. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

27 Friday Journey Through the Body Also Saturday. Walk through a giant, pulsating heart and lungs, browse a 16-foot brain, stroll through the colon, operate a robot, and discover so much more, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.

Hosted by St. Peter’s Health Partners. Free.

Crossgates Mall. For more information, visit www.shopcrossgates.com.

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Calendar of events 28 Saturday Got Kids? Consignment Sale Also Sunday. Get great prices on pre-owned items for babies and children, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday. Knickerbacker Ice Arena, 191 103rd St., Troy. For more information, visit www. gotkidssale.com.

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All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station

Look at work by artists Paula Wilson and Francesca DiMattio, whose work combines a wide range of visual and conceptual elements like collage, painting, architecture, and history, then create your own large-scale view of the modern world using an array of materials, 1 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Free. Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

Waterford Knights of Columbus buffet featuring our omelet station, eggs cooked to order, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate, 8-11 a.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $4 for children; free for those under 4. Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace St., Waterford. For more information, call (518) 237-9330.

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Got wings? Wear them!

Got magic? Bring it! Enjoy a whimsical Fairy Party with friends, 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for fairy toast, a Babyccino and surprise activity. For kids of all ages. Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 450-1529 or visit www. thepalettecafe.com.

Hug a Tree

Hug a Tree was developed to teach children between the ages of 6 and 12 a few of the most basic and vital survival principles.

It will start with an indoor presentation and demonstrations, followed by an outside presentation and guided hike, 11 a.m. Program is free, but reservations required. Albany Pine Bush Discover Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call (518) 4560655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

Five Rivers: Maple Sugar Open House Enjoy an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Organized groups, please call to register. Free.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291 or visit www. dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html.

29 Sunday Meet Award-Winning Author Ann Bausum Gain an insider’s look at the process of making a history book from the perspective of Sibert Honor Award winner Ann Bausum, 2-3 p.m. Select titles will be available for purchase and signing. For students in grades 5 through adult. Registration requested. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

31 Tuesday Parent & Tween Night: Trivia Enjoy a night out featuring dessert and a spirited evening of pop culture trivia, 7 p.m. For children in grades 5-9. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

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Welcome to the 15th annual Hannaford Kidz Expo

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annaford Supermarkets is thrilled to return as the title sponsor of the 15th annual Hannaford Kidz Expo at the Empire State Plaza. The annual event has certainly become a mustattend day for families and children throughout the greater Capital Region.

Hannaford has been working with the New York State Office of General Services to put together an exciting day of entertainment and education to mark the 15th edition of this outstanding event – which is part of our commitment to connecting with shoppers outside the grocery aisle.

At Hannaford, we strongly believe that our business goes far beyond selling products and that a key component of being ‘greater than groceries’ is investing into the communities we serve. As a community contributor, we have a longstanding commitment to aiding hunger relief in our neighborhoods. This effort often begins at school, where hunger directly impacts a student’s ability to learn, grow and succeed.

This is why we have launched the Hannaford Fuel Kids at School program, which is designed to directly address food insecurity and improve access to fresh and healthy food in schools by committing $1 million to food banks, including 26 PARENT PAGES — MARCH 2020

nearly $300,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.

The donation will allow the Regional Food Bank to establish food pantries in an estimated 33 schools throughout New York State.

The in-school pantries are dedicated spaces where students can select food they enjoy based on their preferences and cooking abilities to provide nourishment bwoth during and after the school day. It is our hope that the pantries will serve as a vital and convenient resource to students and families in need while also increasing access to healthy and nutritious food.

These food pantries will fulfill a critical need for students and their families. All of us at Hannaford are honored to support the Regional Food Bank’s efforts through this program and donation as we reaffirm our commitment to nourishing our communities, one child at a time.

We invite you to visit us at the Hannaford Kidz Expo, where you and your family can capture your memories of this fun-filled day in our all-new photo booth. Feel free to ask any of our volunteers about all the ways that Hannaford is greater than groceries during your visit.

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