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Volume 23 • Number 12 • DECEMBER 2019 • Complimentary

Capital District

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The Resource for Parents

Getting ready for your adopted child A winter wonderland of reading Tasty holiday treats

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December 2019 Features

is the season to be busy. The most wonderful time of the year is often the most hectic, with get-togethers, holiday concerts and shows, shopping and lots and lots of cooking. A later-than-usual Thanksgiving has also resulted in what feels like a compressed “shopping season.”

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It’s like one day we turn the calendar page to December, and the next we’re ringing in the new year.

24-Hour Shift

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As much fun as it all is, we do need to remind ourselves every once in a while to take a deep breath and actually enjoy the festivities — such as the time-honored tradition of writing to Santa Claus. In this issue on Page 10, we tell you how your child can send a letter to Santa and receive a personalized response direct from the North Pole. Writing to Santa is a good way to slow down and be mindful together as a family.

Show Money Who’s Boss

Learning Center

Another great activity to enjoy as a family is decorating cookies. This month, Jodie Fitz shares her instructions for a making a cute snowman cookie. Afterwards, you can chill out with a Melted Snowman Shake. Both recipes appear on Page 11 of this issue. Finally I would like to say goodbye and thank you to Heather Schwartz, whose Show Money Who’s Boss column has appeared in this magazine over the past year. She shared many valuable lessons she learned along her financial journey with self-deprecating humor and zero judgement. She will be missed! One last note to our readers: May your season be bright, whatever you are celebrating this month! 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: Ava Pickett, now 2, of Latham gets into the holiday spirit in this picture submitted by her mom, Dana. 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.

Letters to Santa

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Columnists

Let’s Cook

What’s new On the Bookshelf Kids Fun Page

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Resources Calendar 13-18

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McIntyre editor - Kristen Roberts advertising sales - Denice Mau art director - David Abbott graphic design - Martha Eriksen Capital District Parent Pages is a unit of Community Media Group LLC. Published monthly. Deadline for advertising and calendar events is the 5th of the month preceding publication. Display advertising rates are available on request. 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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The 24-hour shift

parenting is a full-time job

Next step in adoption journey

While you wait, prepare for your child by setting up some things ahead of time

oy! Your adoption/foster care home study is complete and all your paperwork has been sent in and approved. The wait is on.

If you have gone through a private agency, you should have a good idea about the child you’re expecting (baby, school-age, teenager, etc.) so you can pretty well gauge how to physically prepare their living quarters. If you’re fostering, you’ve stated your preferences. So you know who you might be getting. For example, my family preferred a child from birth to age 5, because that was our comfort zone. As to a bed,

toys, books, car seat, etc., who knows what we would need? So when our child arrived, my husband needed to make an emergency trip to Wal-mart.

new child to make the transfer between schools as smooth as possible. There may be a snag for international adoptions because there may be little to no by school records. If this is the case, the school will need to screen your child to determine placement.

Theresa Davis

So while you wait, do what you can to prepare for your child’s arrival. As I said, private adoptions are more predictable than fostering to possibly adopting. You may have more time to get ready for your new arrival.

If you haven’t already done so, go to your home school district and inform them of your

Make sure you and your child are all set with visas, passports and all pertaining documents. Find out about citizenship as well. An international adoption lawyer will help you navigate through this.

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Other things to think about are pediatricians, dentists and therapists. Adoption is wonderful but also traumatic, especially for your child. Some professionals have experience with adopted children so ask around. In between all of this, breathe. Enjoy the downtime. Now is the time to gather your strength. You’re going to be first-time parents or expanding your family. You are going to need the energy. Theresa Davis is a former early childhood educator and has worked in childcare centers for more than 15 years. She is also an adoptive mother, living and taking care of her family in the Capital District.

On the Bookshelf

A wonderland of winter reads ‘Snowy Farm’

‘Some Snow Is’

by Calvin Shaw;

by Ellen Yeomans

illustrated by Oamul Lu

illustrated by Andrea Offermann

A magical and lyrical fantasy about a family of farmers who live in a in frosty old house in a snowy white world and the warmth of each other is all they need to be cozy and happy. Simon & Schuster

Beautiful verse and evocative energetic illustrations perfectly hit all the right exciting and cozy notes that children will savor every winter. Penguin Group

‘One Snowy Morning’

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A squirrel and a chipmunk spot an odd assortment of objects stuck into a big pile of snow and set out to discover how each can be used. Dial Books

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Triple Threat

parenting triplets in the Capital District

Resisting materialism in a season of gadgets Focusing on the joy of Chanukah is a reminder that there is more to this time of year than getting gifts

ello, holidays! Hello, heartache, headache and insomnia. Howdy, budget busting basics. Hi, hair-raising, non-stop brain overloads. Cue constant feelings of inadequacy. This swirling mix of emotions leaves me dizzy and breathless, and makes me feel so inept at this part of mothering. These feelings lead to more guilt, and the cycle perpetuates.

because I want them. Here’s the thing though: I know that needs and wants are not the same thing. We parents are in a world of hurt! As the mom of three kids who live their truths differently, a gift that may have meaning to one child could be meaningless to another. Or it could be a complete bomb.

The galloping gimmies (Thank you, Berenstain Bears!) are rampant. The numbers of catalogs, commercials and by YouTube videos this time of year push the kids into thinking they need more in order to have friends. All kids know some people have more and some families have less. Part of me wants to ban all gift giving and receiving holidays, but it isn’t my place to say what other people do with their money. How on earth do we keep up?

Each of my children is an exquisite human being who should not want for anything, but I won’t spoil them. Harlan and I agree that giving them everything their hearts’ desire could only create problems as they get older. I am not going to lie. There are tantrums. There is begging and pleading. There are tears. Sometimes there is bartering or an offer to do extra chores. We try to hear the kids out and listen to the reasons. Sometimes I give them what they want, but they have to have some skin in the game.

I admit, I fall for the material things, too. All the shiny new technology and gadgets out there beg to jump in my cart and come home with me. The kids beg for the latest and greatest video games, the cool clothes and the best holiday vacation. I would love to hit the mall and blow my budget without a second thought. There are plenty of things that I would love to slide my credit card across the counter for just

Raising Jewish kids is hard in December. Never mind that it all starts in October. So much of the three months is spent looking at all the Christmas decorations and feeling like Chanukah is overlooked. Don’t get me wrong Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is an amazing festival that celebrates one day of oil lasting for eight days. Miracles are the name of the game! We play dreidel, eat latkes and doughnuts, and we

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Raising Jewish kids is hard in December. Never mind that it all starts in October. So much of the three months is spent looking at all the Christmas decorations and feeling like Chanukah is overlooked. exchange small gifts. When the candles are lit and the flame sends shadows dancing around the room, we will say the blessings. Then we sing Moaz Tzur (Rock of Ages) and I cry. If I don’t have a tissue nearby, I’ll have to use my sleeve to wipe the tears away. The pride I feel when I hear the blessings and when they sing overwhelms me. The love I have for my family is overwhelming. Our little corner of the world is safe for now and we snuggle close. Our Chanukah traditions help us remember our loved ones

and connect us to generations past. I look at Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca smiling and learning traditions, and I see future generations in their eyes. I wonder which of our Steuer family traditions they will continue and what family traditions they will make their own. Happy Chanukah! Jennifer Steuer is an Albany mom whose busy household includes her husband, Harlan, and 11-year-old triplets Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca. Follow her on Instagram: jennifersteuer.

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Making family finances work for you

Show Money Who’s Boss

12 lessons learned

Final column wraps up yearlong financial journey

s I write my last column for Parent Pages and look back, I realize I’ve learned a lot on this leg of my … what shall we call it? A financial fitness journey? I’m not loving it, but in any case, I hope by sharing my experiences, I’ve helped other people, too. To sum up, I offer these 12 lessons I like to think of as statements of fact, meaning please take them as free and clear of judgement.

Kids are expensive. Whether you’re shelling out for a new pair of boots, saving for a future college education, or buying yet another Lego set because you’re too tired to say “no” (and it’s Target), kids are going to cost you.

Life will get in the way of earning money. Like, for instance, when you have a baby and decide to stay home with him for the next 15 years or so. Sometimes we choose, other times decisions are made for us. Either way, every phase of life isn’t meant for major money making.

A budget only works if you stick to it. Yup.

Credit cards like realistic movie villains. You may hate them for their high interest rates. But they’re not all bad. Credit cards can get you stuff and buy you time, too.

Clutter can be costly — or it can bring in bucks. I can’t be the only person who’s ever bought a pair of slippers only to discover I already own a duplicate. Well, at least one set can go to the consignment store.

Chipping away at debt means exactly that. Debt takes time to grow and time to shrink. Just like a weight loss journey, the growing time is fun and the shrinking time is slow and sloth-like. So, now we know.

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A budget only works if it includes enough money to cover your expenses. Yes. That, too. There isn’t just one solution. And that’s not bad news. Because the truth is, there are many. A fluctuating income can be managed. When money comes in, try not to spend

it all in one day on bills and whatnot (my old system). If at all possible, make it last by doling it out to yourself as a salary (my new system).

Overspending happens. Because sometimes the cat gets sick and has to go to the vet or you need a new muffler or you see something shiny. Try your best not to go overboard. And then when you do, try again.

Life will make room for earning money, too. The toddler needing your attention every second of every day is eventually going to grow up and get his own life. If you can’t seem to find more time for money making right now, just wait.

Nobody’s perfect. When I started writing this column, I felt such shame about my debt. I chose to open up about it for a couple of reasons: 1) I wanted to share ideas and help others in a similar predicament. That said, one of the most critical lessons I’ve accepted this past year is that getting financial problems under control is a process. You don’t have to do it perfectly, and you

Heather E. Schwartz definitely shouldn’t wait until it’s all resolved to let go of your shame. It’s a lot easier to make positive changes and work a plan when you’re not constantly berating yourself for past (or present) mistakes. I embarked on this project because I’m a writer and improviser, and I’ve been exploring different ways to grow as an artist. When artists allow themselves to be seen and vulnerable, they help us feel validated, less alone. I’m learning how to do that in my work, and this column has been an enormously valuable experience for me. So thank you for reading and taking in any helpful tips I may have offered to whip your money problems into shape. But thank you especially for reading about my financial failures. It felt surprisingly good to let them be seen. Turns out imperfection isn’t so shameful after all. Heather E. Schwartz writes children’s books for a living and performs at The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady for fun. She’ll release three money tips books in 2019. Visit www. showmoneywhosboss.com.

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Learning Center

Education insight for parents

College test prep choices

any students begin with an SAT/ ACT prep book to jump start their studying for upcoming exams. However, even strong students can struggle with this. Many students find it difficult to set aside the time to study or simply don’t want to sit down and study. Just having high marks in high school doesn’t prepare students for the SAT/ ACT. There is also no guarantee that great high school grades will translate into great SAT/ ACT test scores. The SAT/ ACT tests are very different than high school tests, and not every student achieves the scores they expect or deserve. SAT/ACT test prep helps in so many facets of a student’s

overall learning. It’s not just Riley College Advising. “Think beneficial for those tests. Many about it, the first time you students become more welldrive a car, you are the worst rounded in other areas related driver you’ll ever be. Each time to test taking and studying. you practice, you improve, and They may also leave a prep you learn what to do when course with better study you encounter different skills, organizational circumstances. A test skills and the abilprep class is the by ity to manage test same as a driver’s anxiety. education class.”

Patrick McNamara

College test prep is an investment, however, and many families wonder if these classes will have a big enough impact to warrant the price tag.

So what should parents look for when selecting a program?

1. Realistic expectations. “The class should provide a diagnostic test at the onset so they can assess the student’s initial score and provide parents a range of what it could increase,” says Riley.

“I think students need to have as much practice as possible before the test,” says Antoinetta Riley, founder of

teen’s needs. The program should offer a personalized lesson plan. Some prep programs can offer a specialized curriculum to help improve the areas where a student needs the most help. So, if math is the weak spot, the individualized program can be focused just on that. Some students benefit most from one-on-one time. If that’s what your child needs, make sure the program offers that option. 3. A mix of resources. Your child should be able to do prep at home as well as in the class setting. Look for a program with many facets, including instructor-led sessions, online activities and supplemental materials.

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Enjoy the family-friendly Old World charm of a traditional Christmas market Dec. 6-8 in Charles R. Wood Park located in Lake George Village. Now in its second year, the Adirondack Christkindlmarkt will feature more than 40 vendors, including food vendors and local artisans, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment and children’s activities such as card making with the World Children’s Museum, ornament-making with the Grassland Bird Trust, face painting and special appearances by Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Spruce the Moose from the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge.

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Santa’s on

Send a letter to the big guy and receive a personalized

riting a letter to Santa Claus is one of those wonderful ways to really kick off the holidays – along with building gingerbread houses and decorating the tree.

Even better than drafting a letter to Santa is seeing the look in your child’s eyes when they actually get a personalized response back – direct from the North Pole. The United States Postal Service can help make that happen through their Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program, and here’s how: Have your child write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole.

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Write a personalized response to the child’s letter and sign it “From Santa.” To save paper you can write the response on the back of your child’s letter. When responding as Santa, make it as personal as possible by highlighting your child’s accomplishments over the past year. For example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities. Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child. Add the return address: Santa, North Pole, to the envelope. Make sure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope, and then place the complete envelope into a larger envelope, with

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The decorate-your-own Snowman Cookies will make a great treat to leave out on Christmas Eve for Santa and his

Get more recipes from Jodie Fitz through the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club at www.pricechopper.com. To learn more about her, visit www.jodiefitz.com.

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Calendar of events

family fun for December

December 1 Sunday

and more, 4 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Pick of the month

Great Train Extravaganza

Preschool Storytime

The original and largest model train event in the Capitol Region with model trains, train sets, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost is $7 adults, kids 12 and under free. Empire State Convention Center (underneath the Egg) , 270 State St., Albany. For more information, call (518) 668-9892.

A one-hour, theme based, multi-age level storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, a short video and an art activity, 10 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.

4 Wednesday Don’t Be Bored Games

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Drop by and play board games in the Young People’s Room, 5:30-7 p.m. All ages. Troy Public Library, 100 2nd St., Troy. For more information, call (518) 274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

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Family STEAM Night The Tang Museum coordinates fun hands-on STEAM activities throughout the school year, 6:30 p.m. Grades 2-6. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Mini Naturalist: Snow Explore and discover in this winter snow adventure featuring science experiments with snow and learning about winter animal habitats. For ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 4-6, accompanied by an adult, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more informa-

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Troy Victorian Stroll Come enjoy the holiday cheer and experience the unique stores, delicious restaurants, and festive activities throughout the walkable downtown, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Troy Riverfront Park, 2 First St. Troy. For more information, visit victorianstroll.com.

tion, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

3 Tuesday Friends of Five Rivers Early Winter Family Fun Program Also Wednesday. Adults and children will explore the natural world together for 90 minutes each week during each multi-week session with each visit featuring a storybook on a nature topic, followed by an outdoor activity suggested by the book, 10 a.m. For ages 2-4 and caregiver. Free. Call to register for one or more sessions. Five Rivers Envi-

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

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

Pre-K Story Time Drop-in storytime for children ages 2-5, babies and siblings welcome, 11 a.m. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. For more information, call (518) 462-1193 or visit www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

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Bring your own or use the library’s collection. Grades K-3; younger children may use Duplo, 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

5 Thursday Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with Masha and her Nutcracker Prince through the Snow Forest, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $42. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www. palacealbany.org.

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Calendar of events 5 Thursday (cont.) Yo! Ho! Ho! Pirate School Holiday Show Celebrate the season like a swashbuckler and experience a madcap piratical variety show that features antic magic, bouncing bubbles, booming cannons and cartoon-like sound effects, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For families and kids of all ages. William K. Sandford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road, Albany. For more information, visit www.colonielibrary. org or visit (518) 810-0315.

Story Art Enjoy the museum by listening to a story, exploring objects from the teaching collection, and creating a fun art project, 11-11:45 a.m. Themes will be announced on the day of the program. Free; pick up tickets at the main lobby desk. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

Library Tots Early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together, 10 a.m. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. Voor-

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Open Playtime Little ones from newborn to 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room, 10:30 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.

6 Friday Pruyn House Holiday Open House Also Saturday. Visit the historic house, built between 1825 and 1830, for tours decorated trees, music, a boutique and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Friends of Pruyn House will host a Children’s Holiday Workshop featuring Sinterklaas, the Dutch St. Nicholas, and Norman Thibodeau of Musicians of Ma’alwyck sharing some oldfashioned musical instruments. Free. Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham. For more information, call (518) 783-1435.

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves will take center stage in a new live musical debuting this holiday season. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf, 7 p.m. Tickets are $62.50, $45.50, $38.50 and $32.50. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.

Playdate Jam Classes combine early literacy development skills and imaginative play with ageappropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, 11 a.m. For ages 2-5 years with younger siblings welcome. Caregivers must remain in the room. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Star Wars Cantina Gather your fellow Jedi, Rebels, Imperials, and Mandalorians for a night of intergalactic revelry, 6:30-8 p.m. Stop by anytime for Star Wars food, Cantina music, trivia questions, prizes, and other

fun surprises. Awards for best costumes. For all ages. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Library Friends Play Time Children and their parents are invited to the library to play and interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books, and puzzles, 9:10 a.m. For children ages 12-35 months; siblings welcome. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

7 Saturday Candy Houses Enjoy a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, then make a candy house to take home, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. No registration needed; siblings welcome. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

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Saratoga City Ballet: The Nutcracker Also Sunday. The Saratoga City Ballet will perform the beloved holiday classic, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany. For more information, call (518) 473-1845.

Dave & Buster’s Breakfast with Santa Breakfast buffet and $10 power card for ticket games and unlimited video game play (non- ticket games), 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Call for pricing and reservations. Dave & Buster’s, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany. For more information, call (518) 313-4506.

Schenectady Festival of Trees Continues through Dec. 22. Celebrate the season with lighted fir trees that are decorated from classic to kooky styles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and free for children under 12. Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady. For more information, visit schenectadyhistorical.org/festivals.

Five Rivers Guided Walk: Preparing for Winter

Taste NY Holiday Market

A walk on the Beaver Tree Trail will present opportunities to observe how Five Rivers’ wildlife is preparing for winter, 10 a.m. 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.

Celebrate the holiday season by strolling through the halls of the museum while shopping and sampling made-in-New York food and beverages, 11 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Free. New York State Museum, 22 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov or call (518) 4745877.

Family Fun: Soil ! Soil! Soil!

Sunny Sundays

Celebrate World Soil Day and learn what makes up soil, how it differs from dirt, the important roles that soils play in our environment, and ecological problems related to soil, 2 p.m. 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.

Enjoy safe solar observing in the Dudley Observatory, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.

8 Sunday New York State Tree Lighting Enjoy live music, visits with Santa, ice skating, fireworks, and more, noon -8 p.m. Free. Empire State Plaza, Albany.

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

10 Tuesday Friends of Five Rivers Early Winter Family Fun Program Also Wednesday. Adults and children will explore the natural world together for 90 minutes each week during each multi-week session with each visit featuring a storybook on a nature topic, followed by an outdoor activity suggested by the book, 10 a.m. For ages 2-4 and caregiver. Free. Call to register for one or more sessions. 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.

Preschool Storytime

Snowman Sock Creature Create a fabric snowman to display as a holiday decoration or give as a gift, 6:30-8 p.m. Materials will be provided. For all ages. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more

A one-hour, theme based, multi-age level storytimes featuring books, rhymes, songs, a short video and an art activity, 10 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.

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Calendar of events 11 Wednesday Pajama-Rama Enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime, 6:30 p.m. Up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

12 Thursday Disney On Ice Also Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Share magical moments featuring your favorite Disney heroes Miguel, Moana and Maui, and Anna and Elsa, along with the Disney princesses, 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday; and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20. Times Union Center, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. For more information, visit www.timesunioncenteralbany.com or call (518) 487-2000.

GPL Adventures: Movie Effects It’s time for a film adventure with Mad Science where you’ll create your own special effects (just like in the movies) and discover how science and technology make them possible, 3:30 p.m. For grades 3-5. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library,

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

Library Tots Early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together, 10 a.m. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org.

13 Friday Project Picture Book: Snowmen A fun read-aloud and related art project, 3:30 p.m. Dress for a mess. For grades Pre-K-2. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilder-

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

Send your letter to the North Pole and make some frosty treats for St. Nick.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Afternoon

Pages 10-11. Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! Snacks provided, 3:45 p.m. For ages 9 and up. Bethlehem Public 1-2:30 p.m. For grades 3-5. Space limited; Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit registration required. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more bethlehempubliclibrary.org. information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit World Language www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.

Story Time: Russian

Stories, songs and a simple craft. No previous exposure to other languages needed, 10 a.m. For children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Make Your Own Miniature Doodle Books Join local artist and teacher Megan Viscio to learn how to make a cute and useful little sketchbook that will fit in your back pocket,

14 Saturday Dungeons and Dragons Use your imagination and problem-solving skills while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games, 2:30 p.m. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. For grades 6-12. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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The Nutcracker: Albany Berkshire Ballet

Concerts for Tots: Joy to the World

Also Sunday. A beloved holiday tradition, Albany Berkshire Ballet ‘s Nutcracker features magnificent principal dancers from around the country accompanied by 150-200 local students, 1:30 p.m. Cost is $26 per child and $41 per adult. The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany. For more information, call (413) 445-5382 or visit www.theegg.org.

A jolly and festive musical afternoon for babies, toddlers, young children and families to celebrate the season, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 with family packages available. The College of Saint Rose Hearst Center, 996 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit concertsfortots.com.

The Magic of Christmas Hear the Albany Symphony and a sleigh full of talent from the Capital Region perform your holiday favorites with a special visit from Santa Claus, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.

Saturday S.T.E.A.M. Explore the world of mixtures and density through interactive activities, 2 p.m. For grades 2-5. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Sunny Sundays Enjoy safe solar observing in the Dudley Observatory, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.

16 Monday GPL Sprouts: Life in the Sea with Mad Science Our friends from Mad Science are back with ocean-themed fun, 3:30 p.m. For grades Pre-K-2 with an adult caregiver. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For

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

17 Tuesday Annie Through Friday. Students bring this delightful show to the Cohoes Music Hall stage just in time for the Christmas holiday, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St. Cohoes. For more information, visit www.thecohoesmusichall.org.

18 Wednesday A Charlie Brown Christmas Live Celebrate the timeless television classic and join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas, 7 p.m. Tickets are $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 and are available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com. Palace Performing Arts Center19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.

Library Club Talk about favorite books, plan future programs, and do a project to benefit the library, 3:30 p.m. For grades 3-5. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

20 Friday ‘Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along Ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course), 11 a.m. For all ages. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

What Size Is It?

Learn about size and measurement with hands-on activities and stories, 10 a.m. For children up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Paint a Cardinal

Woody tries to show Forky why being a toy is the most rewarding job, 6:30 p.m. Rated G. For all ages. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

Make a painting featuring red cardinals on branch in the snow by following step by step directions to make a beautiful scene come to life, 2:30 p.m. For ages 7 and up. Teens welcome! Sign up online or call. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Music and Motion

Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child, 10:30 a.m. For children 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.

Vacation Cinema

A teen who moves from the jungle to high school but soon begins an adventure Family Story Time: Toy-rific! 22 Sunday for the Lost City of Gold (PG, 100 min., Paramount), 2 p.m. Bethlehem Public Celebrate the joys of play by joining Sunny Sundays Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For us for lively stories and rhymes, 11 a.m. Enjoy safe solar observing in the Dudley more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit For children ages 2-5 accompanied by an Observatory, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free with bethlehempubliclibrary.org. adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, museum admission. Museum of Innovation 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more inforand Science (miSci), 15 Nott Terrace Heights, 27 Friday mation, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www. Schenectady. For more information, call cphlibrary.org. Foal Patrol Kids (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org. Bored? Games Join the National Museum of Racing and 23 Monday Hall of Fame for a family-friendly open house Bring friends and family along to play celebrating the museum’s collection of live some games of all sorts – board games, Sensational Snowflakes cameras following the daily activities of Switch videogames on the big screen, Children ages four and up accompanied pregnant mares. Snacks, giveaways and an Minecraft on the laptops, Magic the Gatherby an adult, will create unique snowflakes arts and crafts activity, and a chance to ride ing battles and Pokemon card trading, using paper, ribbon, feathers, and other an equipony, and groom a life-sized stuffed 1-4 p.m. There will be snacks. For all ages; materials from our craft closet, 11 a.m. animal horse, dress in jockey attire, and inregistration required. Voorheesville Library, Dress for a mess. Space is limited to the first vestigate objects related to the many careers 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more 24 children. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public associated with horse racing, 10 a.m.-noon. information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For Free. National Museum of Racing & Hall of www.voorheesvillelibrary.org. more information, call (518) 371-8622 or Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. For visit www.cphlibrary.org. more information, call (518) 584-0400 or 29 Sunday visit www.racingmuseum.org. Super Smash Bros. Dungeons and Dragons

Ultimate Afternoon

Harold and the

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Purple Crayon Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! Snacks proWatch a video adaptation of “Harold and vided, 2 p.m. For ages 9 and up. Bethlehem the Purple Crayon” (and more Harold stories!) Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For and do some purple art activities, 10 a.m. more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware bethlehempubliclibrary.org. Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Kids’ Movie Matinee Lego Duplo invaders from outer space are wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild, 1:30 p.m. Rated PG. Refreshments served. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org.

Use your imagination and problemsolving skills while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games, 2:30 p.m. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. For grades 6-12. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

30 Monday Family Book Discussion: Winnie’s Great War Read and discuss Lindsay Mattick’s story of a real-life bear cub during World War I

that was the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, 10 a.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Art on a Cart We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! This is a self-directed program to allow children time to use their imagination and create unique art all their own using a variety of craft supplies, 10 a.m.-noon. Dress for a mess. For ages four and up accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 3718622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Bricks, Bits & Bots We’ve got Lego bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens, everyone is welcome to drop in between 10:30 a.m. to noon and enjoy building together. You can also program the Ozobots and build inventions with the littleBits. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, call (518) 765-2791 or visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.

31 Tuesday Happy Noon Year! Stories, crafts and celebration foods with a countdown beginning at noon. Space is limited to the first 50 children. For ages three and up accompanied by an adult. If you’d like to start the celebration early, join us for the Crossing Cultures Potluck Luncheon at 11:15 a.m. Registration and potluck dish is required for luncheon. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call (518) 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

New Year’s Eve Party Make a noisemaker and enjoy some bubbles and dancing as we count down to the new year at a more family-friendly hour, 11 a.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Magical Frozen Party Come celebrate with your favorite Frozen characters and enjoy karaoke, activities and a sweet treat to wrap up the year in a fun and festive way, 11 a.m. Costumes are encouraged! For all ages. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400; or visit guilderlandlibrary.org.

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