Capital District Parent Pages September 2018 by Spotlight Newspapers

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Capital District

Volume 22 • Number 9 • SEPTEMBER 2018 • Complimentary

The Resource for Parents

Ramble on! After-school and enrichment options Albany Med ER just for kids

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YOU BELONG AT THE Y Free Babysitting

You receive 2 hours of free baby-sitting every day with your family membership. Enjoy your workout while we watch your child. Monthly Value = $80. Not a member yet? SAVE $100! Bring this ad to any branch of the Capital District YMCA during September and we’ll waive the joiner’s fee. CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA 518.869.3500 • www.CDYMCA.org

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We’re all about family.

At Burdett Birth Center, we want your birth experience to be as special as your new infant. That’s why we offer a range of personal options to make your experience your own, including access to highly-experienced OB/GYN and midwife providers, as well as private rooms and state-of-the-art services. Childbirth education and support groups are also available. Burdett Birth Center. A family experience. Located on the second floor of Samaritan Hospital in the heart of Troy. burdettbirthcenter.org | 2215 Burdett Avenue, Suite 200, Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 271-3393 | 105590_4

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A love-hate feeling about September

re you the kind of parent who greets September with relief or dread? Is the start of the school year a welcome return to routine for your family, or do you wish the spontaneity and joy of summer could last all year? Or maybe your child is not yet in school, and in that case, it is probably just another month to you, with days that are slightly cooler than the one before. In my case, I used to be one kind of parent, and now I am the other. I’m not going to lie: I cannot wait for the school year to begin. And to be perfectly honest, I think my kids feel the same way. I’m not really sure what changed, but it might be that my children are older and more social – and by social I mean they want to hang around anyone other than Mom and Dad. I get it. I understand how adolescence works. But it’s also harder to coordinate that peer social interaction in the summer, when friends are coming and going on vacation and their own fractured activities. So summer just feels lonelier than it used to – for them and for me. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve enjoyed some really great moments over the past couple of months, but I miss when little delights like the ice cream truck, sidewalk chalk and bubbles had a bigger impact. I will say that everyone in the family enjoys preparing for the new school year. I’ve never seen someone so delighted to go to an office supply store as my husband. He loves the stacks of lined paper and composition books, and puts way too much thought into the brand of pen or pencil we’re buying. And I’m the family planner, so the start of school means I finally have a long-range view of what the next couple of months are going to look like. The kids treat school clothes shopping like a sacred ritual, carefully preparing the lists of needs and wants, and using it as an opportunity to redefine their personal style. September feels so full of optimism and potential. For my fellow planners, I would like to remind you that the Back to School Expo at the Empire State Plaza convention center takes place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will feature vendors from all over the area, as well as STEM and wellness exhibitions. Skai Jackson who plays Zuri in “Bunk’d” will also be making an appearance. Also, don’t forget to check out our back-to-school listings on Pages 12-13 for some great educational, childcare and enrichment resources. 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: Micaiah, 2, shows off a smile that could light up any room in this photo submitted by his mom, Caledonia. Parent Pages is always accepting photos for potential covers. Submissions should be at least 8-by-10-inches with a dpi of 400. They can be sent via email to robertsk@spotlightnews.com.

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Capital District

Editor’s desk

The Resource for Parents

September 2018 Features Kid-friendly ER

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Hudson River Valley Ramble 14-15

Columnists Let’s Cook

Triple Threat

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24-Hour Shift

What’s new On the Bookshelf

Library expedition

Kids fun page

Resources Enrichment resources

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Calendar 17-22

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McIntyre Roberts advertising sales - Denice Mau art director - David Abbott graphic design - Martha Eriksen editor - Kristen

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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On the Bookshelf

Make time to read this month ‘The Goodnight Train Rolls On!’ By June Sobel;

‘Me, Myselfie & I: A Cautionary Tale’

illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

By Jamie Lee Curtis;

When a herd of poky sheep slows the Goodnight Train to a crawl, the Engineer’s quick thinking (and counting!) has them rolling along in no time — until one tricky sheep sends the train and its sleepy passengers tossing and turning. HMH Books for Young Readers

Illustrated by Laura Cornell The kids are excited to teach Mom how to take selfies with the new smartphone she got for her birthday. At first, it’s lots of fun, but things get out of hand until her daughter reminds her that the phone wasn’t the best gift after all. Feiwel & Friends

‘The Thank You Book’ By Mary Lyn Ray; Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

A story that explores the many ways of being thankful that can fill a child’s day. Timely, wise, and accessible, the poetic Madeline Cantarella Culpo, text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have on our lives. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Let’s Cook! by

Jodie Fitz

Apple flavor to fall for

t’s autumn, and apples are everywhere. You went out apple-picking and now have a half bushel sitting in the pantry. What’s a parent to do? Apple Pie Parfaits are the answer. The best part? they are so delicious and easy to make. This super simple recipe is a great kid friendly or adult snack, and it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, after school or as a dessert alternative.

If you know a lunch box that needs a new combination to keep it fresh, this is definitely a recipe to try. You can prep the apples on the weekend to make assembly quick and easy during the week. 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.

Apple Pie Parfaits

2 apples 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon Greek vanilla yogurt Granola Wash, peel, core and dice the apple.

Place the diced apples, water, brown sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook the apples over medium to low heat. Stir frequently and cook until they are softened. Let them cool completely. Layer your parfait with Greek yogurt, the cooked apples and your favorite granola. Repeat one more layer and serve.

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An ER just for children Albany Med opens region’s only pediatric emergency department

ames Barba shared a candid moment with the crowd that gathered recently to celebrate the opening of The Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center at Albany Medical Center. Eight years ago, he and his family were in the hospital. His hospital. The one in which he stands as its president and chief operating officer. But, he wasn’t working. He was there for his 3-year-old granddaughter. He’s been with the hospital for 20 years, but just noticed how children visiting the pediatric wing have to walk through the hospital’s emergency room — a Level One trauma center that sees 80,000 visits a year. “When I saw the look of fear in my 3-year-old granddaughter’s eyes as she went through the emergency room, I realized something had to change.”

By the end of July, Albany Medical Center had begun transitioning existing patients in its new, $52 million pediatric emergency department. It’s the only facility of its kind in Northeastern New York and western New England. The department started admitting new patients, exclusive to children aged up to 18, in August. “The Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center stands as a visible symbol to the public of our strong and ongoing commitment to future generations,” said Barba. “This wonderful new facility was the next logical step in the creation of the highest quality health system for the children of our community.” In recognition of gifts to Albany Med totaling $5 million, the department was named The Massry

Family Children’s Emergency Center. “I have found once you come to Albany Med, for any reason — to be treated, to visit a loved one — you learn more about the institution and its people,” said Norman Massry, local philanthropist and principal of Tri City Rentals of Albany. “And the more you learn, the more you want to become involved with an organization that touches thousands of people every year. Albany Med is a place that is known for its compassionate care and exceptional expertise, and its ability to look beyond the horizon.” The new emergency department will serve as a front door of care for the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med, the region’s only children’s hospital.

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Philanthropist Norman Massry, right, spoke about how it is important that children receive specialized care. Photos by Michael Hallisey

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n ER continued from Page 6 The four-story, 70,500-square-foot facility houses the Massry Center on the first two floors and emergency department office space above. Other features include triage rooms, a minor care unit, observation unit, private rooms, and on-site x-ray, and negative pressure rooms for suspected contagious disease. There is also peaceful, childfriendly decorations and child-size equipment. There are games, toys and television to distract children from their visit. “The new children’s ED will make the entire experience a lot easier for families and less frightening for children,” said Dr. Denis Pauze, M.D., acting chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Albany Med. “We want the Massry Center to be the first choice for parents and pediatricians because, here, children will receive the specialized care they need.”

Kid-friendly decor make the Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center at Albany Med a welcoming environment.

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Triple Threat

parenting triplets in the Capital District

Is it a good time to talk?

Topics big and small are all part of the conversation

ow many times in a day do I read something and think, “I need to talk to the kids about that?” How many times do I hear something and think, “I need to talk to the kids about that?” How many times do I remember that it’s about that time for that talk? There should be a flowchart that lists all the key conversations that parents should have with kids. I know how things would go if I left all these conversations to Harlan. Something like, “OK kids, tonight we are covering condoms, sexting and nations once at war with the former Czech Republic.” There would be a

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big binder and some handouts. But the reality is these kinds of conversations aren’t one-time things. They need to be open ended and able to be picked up at any time. Sometimes there can be a question asked while we are playing Scrabble while another feels better being asked in a more private setting.

and acceptable behavior around other kids. Most of these conversations happen during dinner – nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.

At a Girl Scout event last year about breast cancer and different ways to help women in treatment, Olivia and Rebecca learned about breast self exams and why they are so important. During dinner we discussed parts of a breast, that men also have breasts but they are not like the breasts that grown women have, and men can get breast cancer. This opened up a trap door of anxiety for me that

Jennifer Steuer

Let’s talk about your bodies. Without giving away any private family information, I will say there have been many conversations about bras, periods, pads, deodorant, hair here and there, smelly things,

seems to pop open and swallow me whole occasionally. There is very limited family medical history on my mother’s side, and I have thought of getting tested for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes just to give Olivia and Rebecca some sort of warning if possible. Sex? Talking about sex with 10-year-olds may seem a bit premature, but Harlan and I have been talking with the kids about it for quite some time. We use the right names and labels. When one of the kids comes to us with a question and asks it in front of the siblings, we keep talking openly. When the child asks to speak privately, then we take that cue and go someplace alone. The flood of hormones is keeping us busy. Harlan and

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n Triple Threat continued from Page 8 I look things up online and in books if we need an answer. Giving the wrong information can be worse than not giving any information. Our kids aren’t ready to be having sex, obviously, but I want to be able to keep talking. If we keep the conversation going now about little things, maybe the bigger things like birth control and sexting (Oy!) will be a tiny bit easier for all of us. Let’s talk about love! My family believes that love is love. When we talk to the kids about their future we will say your future love, husband/wife or partner. When we talk about husband and wife it isn’t with any specific child in mind and we tell them love is love. All we want is for them to be happy and the person they love to be happy. We use the words gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and questioning when talking about relationships. We are doing all we can to let our children know that our home is a safe space for themselves and their friends. Our home is not built on hate. Our home is full of love.

Let’s talk about hate. Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca are aware that some people don’t agree with same-sex relationships. We have talked about hate. We have talked about what ugliness that feeling creates and how those feelings can fester and just make you feel sick until one day your hatred makes you do bad things that hurt other people. As the kids have gotten older the questions have gotten more complex, more insightful and can show that they have actually thought about the answer. Part of me knows that there is one chance to have the right facial expression, tone of voice, choice of words and delivery to get my point across. Part of me knows that they are rolling their eyes at me even if they are looking at me and pretending to listen. I just hope that the years of saying “I love you,” lots of hugs and late-night chats will be enough for them to remember they always have a safe place to land.

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Jennifer Steuer is an Albany mom whose busy household includes her husband, Harlan, and 10-year-old triplets Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca. Follow her on Instagram: jennifersteuer.

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The Steuer family values open communication and letting the triplets know that they will always be willing to answer their questions.

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Parent queries can be irksome Adoptive and foster parents can face a litany of unsolicited opinions and questions about their forever families

chool time again! Whether you’re a rookie with a kindergartener or a pro, if you’re an adoptive or foster parent, you’re going to be faced with some interesting conversations with the other parents, teachers and members of the school community regarding your forever family. Some of these colorful comments you may have already heard. Here are some that I have personally heard or have heard through the grapevine, as well as things you may want to say in response. “I could never do it.” Yes, you can. You just don’t choose to. I could never ride a rollercoaster. It’s not that I can’t do it, I just don’t choose to.

“I could never love someone that didn’t come from me.” Umm, your partner didn’t come out of you. Neither did your grandma, sister, or Aunt Bea, and you love them don’t you? Unless we’re getting into territory you’d rather not share? What about your dog?

adopt a “what,” we adopted a “who.” And children born to families don’t always come out the way you expect either. Challenge accepted!

“Why did his mom give him up?” You just want to know how our kid got into foster care or put up for adoption,ADC5-9551A0012_7-875x10-5.indd and it doesn’t matter. He’s ours now.

tions are painful. Sometimes I get embarrassed for the people making them. Take heart, foster/adoptive parents. Most people are merely curious, and don’t know how to approach you. Some are just blatantly biased. You will know which is which. You can share as much or as little as you’d like. Educating and advocating as much as we can will hopefully reduce the stigma and assumptions that people tend to have about foster and adoptive children.

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“What happened to his real parents?” This may be the star question of all time. Just don’t ask this, people, seriously. We are his real parents, and this question is not your concern.

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“You never know what you’re getting when you adopt.” No, you don’t. Besides, we didn’t

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Love PJ Library? Tell your friends. Our PJ Library Group is a welcoming Play Group FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS & THE ADULTS WHO LOVE THEM Every Monday Morning • 9:15 am – 11:30 am

Moms, dads & caretakers bond with your child while exploring our Jewish world through play, music & movement, PJ stories & crafts. FREE & OPEN TO ALL

Congregation Gates of Heaven 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady

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Call/email Arnie Rotenberg for more information: arotenberg@cgoh.org

Love to visit libraries? Join the Expedition! Visit as many of the 36 unique libraries in Upper Hudson Library System as you can during September, October and November. It’s a self-guided tour so you can take a road trip solo, as a family or a team of friends. You’ll earn prizes when

you’ve visited five, 15, 25, and 36 locations. Visit them all and become a 36er! Get started by picking up a map at your local library in the Upper Hudson Library System. For more information, visit www.uhls.org/expedition.

For All Ages & Ability Levels!

Best teachers in the capital region!

Private instruction in: Open Piano • Guitar • Violin • Viola • Cello Voice • Flute • Sax • Clarinet House Trumpet • Trombone • Drums Thurs. • Sept. 6 6pm-8pm

Sat. • Sept. 8 12pm-3pm

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Music Lessons

Celebrating Our 36th Anniversary! 341 Delaware Ave., Delmar • 475-0215 or 452-8427

Did you know? The American Occupational Therapy Association says more than 55 percent of the 79 million students in the United States are carrying backpacks that are too heavy. Backpacks should not weigh more than 15 percent of a child’s body weight. That means for a student who is

around 60 pounds, a backpack should be no more than nine pounds. Wearing two straps on shoulders as well as a waist strap can help distribute backpack weight. Multiple compartments also can help spread the weight of books, devices and supplies to reduce strain.

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Enrichment resources

After-school options for everyone Area enrichment providers offer a wealth of learning opportunities A premier child care and household staffing agency serving the Capital District. Call (518) 348-0400 or visit www.ANewEnglandNanny.com

Albany Berkshire Ballet Dance classes for beginner through professional. 25 Monroe St., Albany, NY Call (518) 426-0660 or visit www.SchoolofAbb.org

Bethlehem Children’s School Progressive education for the whole child emphasizing nature, wisdom and wellness. 12 Fisher Blvd., Slingerlands Call (518) 478-0224 or visit www.BethlehemChildrensSchool.org

Capital District Child Care Council

Congregation Gates of Heaven

Free service for finding the best quality daycare and before and/or afterschool programs. Call (800) 521-KIDS (5437) or visit www.CDCCCC.org

Keep the momentum going with your child’s Jewish education. 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady Call Arnold at (518) 374-8173 or visit www.cgoh.org

Capital District YMCA From child care to after school activities and programs in 50 locations – there is something for everyone. Call (518) 869-3500 or visit www.CDYMCA.org

Children’s Museum of Science & Technology (CMOST) Fall classes and camps featuring standardsbased STE(a)M programs, field trips, home school programs, vacation day camps and more. 250 Jordan Road, Troy Call (518) 235-2120 or visit www.CMOST.org

Congregation Gates of Heaven Our free PJ Library Group is a fun play group for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and the adults who love them. 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady Call Arnie Rotenberg at (518) 374-8173 or email ARotenberg@cgoh.org

Dance Dimensions Dance classes for ages 2½ to adult, from beginner to competitive. 158 Railroad Ave., Albany

Keep the Momentum Going – Your Child’s Jewish Education What makes a Hebrew School great? • GREAT COMMUNITY • GREAT VISION • GREAT ACADEMICS • GREAT RESULTS • GREAT TEACHERS

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Contact Arnold Rotenberg, Director of Congregational Jewish Living for more information at: 518-374-8173 or arotenberg@cgoh.org Check us out on our website www.cgoh.org

Doane Stuart School The region’s only interfaith college preparatory school and coeducational nursery through grade 12 private school. 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer Call (518) 465-5222 or visit www.DoaneStuart.org

Drama Kids International Weekly classes for kids ages 4-18 throughout the Capital Region. Call (518) 458-1313 or visit www.DramaKids.com

Merritt Dance Center Recreation and competitive dance for preschool through advanced levels.

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Enrichment resources n More options continued from Page 12 1360 Albany Street, Schenectady Call (518) 372-5282 or visit www.MerrittDanceCenter.com

Miss Peggy’s Music Room Early childhood music for little singers and dancers - ages 3 to adult. Call (518) 458-2927 or visit www.MissPeggysMusic.com

Orlando School of Dance Offering a variety of dance styles designed to meet the student’s competency level. 1765 State St., Schenectady Call (518) 393-7827 or visit www.OrlandoDance.com

Pumpkin Patch Early Learning Center Full and part-time day care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. 8 Corporate Circle, Albany Call (518) 452-0984 or visit www.PumpkinPatchEarlyLearningCenter. com

SPORTIME Schenectady

Fall programs with Multi Sport Classes for kids of all ages. 2699 Curry Road, Schenectady Call (518) 356-0100 or visit www.SportimeNY.com/SCH

Temple Israel Herman and Libbie Michaelson Early Childhood Education Center Classes for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full or part-time availability. 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany Call Amie at (518) 438-7858, ext.120 or visit tialbany.org/temple-israel-herman-andlibbie-early-childhood-center

Fall Classes & Camps Hands-on, Standards-based STE(A)M Programs

The Magic of Music Private instruction for all ages and abilities with a wide variety of instruments. 341 Delaware Ave., Delmar Call (518) 475-0215 or (518) 452-8427 or visit www.MagicofMusicStudio.com

Field Trips & Traveling Programs Home School Enrichment Labs Vacation Day Camps

The Music Studio A Capital Region institution, providing comprehensive, piano-based music education in fun and challenging group classes for children ages 2 and up. Call (518) 459-7799 or visit www.TheMusicStudio.com

For a full list of programs & scheduling www.cmost.org | 518.235.2120 250 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180

Resources Beyond the Capital District

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Rochester School for the Deaf A nurturing and inclusive education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at no cost to families. Learning programs cater to infants, early childhood, K-12, and up to age 21. 1545 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY Call (585) 544-1240 or email infor@RSDeaf. org or visit www.RSDeaf.org

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Pine Bush Pups: Naturalist Walk Explore the trails behind the Discovery Center, stopping to see what can be discovered along the trail, 10 a.m. For children under 6 with a caregiver. Free, but reservations required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

9 Sunday Art Lab A gallery and art-making activity that explores the “A” in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), 1-4 p.m. For families with children ages 6 and older, but anyone can participate. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

7 Friday Star Parties Also Saturday. View the stars and planets with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, 8:30 p.m. Free, but registration recommended at landislive. weebly.com. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. For more information, call (518) 875-6935.

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Discover the amazing world of the buckmoth, a large beautiful moth with bold black and white wings that flies for only a brief window of time during daylight in the early fall, 1 p.m. This is a Hudson River Valley Ramble event. For all ages. Free, but reservations required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call (518) 456-0655 or visit www. albanypinebush.org.

Children ages 12 to 36 months and their parents are invited to the Library to play and interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books and puzzles, 10 a.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more in the Upper Hudson Library System information, call 371-8622 or visit www. during the 2018 Upper Hudson Library cphlibrary.org. Expedition by visiting as many UHLS Tugboat Roundup locations as possible. Maps are available Also Saturday and Sunday. A three-day at all of the libraries. Kick off your journey at Bethlehem Public Library today at 11 maritime festival celebrating tugboats a.m. Meet fellow expeditioners and enjoy and New York’s rich maritime industry some crafts and games. Bethlehem Public and history, kicking off with a tugboat Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For parade up the Hudson River. Saturday more information, call (518) 439-9314 or night features a spectacular fire works visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org. display. Free. 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford. For more information, call (518) 233-9123 Family Camp with Pete the Cat or visit www.town.waterford.ny.us/harborGather round the (fake) campfire for visitors-center.html. stories and songs all about camping and exploring with a visit from Pete the Cat, 8 Saturday 11 a.m-1 p.m. Make this your first stop in Wild Tails of Albany Animals the 2018 Upper Hudson Library Expedition Guided Tour and don’t forget to get your map stamped! Registration required. Guilderland Public Guided walking tour leads your family Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. on a safari through downtown Albany to For more information, call (518) 456uncover many creatures in the forms of carvings and statues hidden in plain sight, 2400 or visit www.guilpl.org. including Owney the Railway Mail Dog and Family Fun: Touring Nipper, 11 a.m. Cost is $3 per adult and the Terrarium free for children. Albany Visitors Center, 25 Have you been wondering what’s in Quackenbush Square, Albany. For more the terrarium in Five Rivers’ visitor center? information, call (518) 434-0405. Join us as we take a closer look at ferns, Upper Hudson Library fungi, and more, 10-11:30 a.m. Five Rivers Expedition Kickoff Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Learn more about all 36 of the libraries Farm Road Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291 or visit www.dec. 18 PARENT PAGES — SEPTEMBER 2018

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Back to School Blast Have you been sitting at a desk this week? Work out your wiggles on a quickpaced walk around the Service Road Loop Trail, 2-3:30 p.m. 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.

Library Expedition: Family Celebration To launch the UHLS Library Expedition, the Voorheesville Public Library will be throwing an Elephant and Piggie party with stories, activities and a cake, along with a visit by Elephant & Piggie in person, 1:30-3 p.m. For children ages 2 and up with families. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Family Story Time: Tales of Birds and Beasts Join Albany Public Librarians for a special story time at the museum to tell tales of caterpillars, unicorns, polar bears and more, 10:30-11 a.m. For children ages 0 to 5 and their families. Free, but registration is recommended. Albany Institute of His-

Family Nature Journaling Combine drawing, scientific observation, poetry and more to record a visit to the Pine Bush in your own creative way, 1 p.m. This is a Hudson River Valley Ramble event. For all ages. Free, but reservations required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

11 Tuesday Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal Using the book Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal by John Lanza, participants will make decisions about how to spend, share and save money, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Got to www.sefcu. com/financialeducation to sign up. Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (800) 727-3328, ext. 4.

Preschool Movies Children between the ages of 3 and 6 are invited to attend this series of short, literature-based films, 10:15 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

12 Wednesday Parachute Play Join Library staff for songs and games with a parachute, 10 a.m. For children ages 3-4 accompanied by an adult. Registration required beginning Sept. 5. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

Enjoy ongoing entertainment, hands on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) experiments, interactive exhibits, celebrity appearances and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany. For more information, visit www. backtoschoolexpo.com.

Put your building skills to the test and show off your construction know-how, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 3-5. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

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World Language Story Time: Spanish with Señora Gloria Stories, songs, and a simple craft – no previous exposure to other languages needed, 10 a.m. For ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Donate your like-new books, especially children’s books, to a nonprofit organization that shares them with those in need in our area, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Collection takes place in front of the library’s garage. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Farm Fest Kickoff Kick off Clifton Park’s Annual Farm Fest at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library with a free continental breakfast of cider donuts, apples, juice, and coffee, along with a farm-themed performance by local performer and educator Diane Payette, 9 a.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

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Apple & Wine Festival Also Sunday. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, a haunted house, face painting, pumpkin painting, clowns, bounces and slides, pony rides and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets are $8; free for children under 15. Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand St., Altamont. Visit www.appleandwinefestival. com for more information.

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Calendar of events 15 Saturday Irish 2000 Festival Listen to Irish and Celtic music from Celtic Punk and jam to traditional tunes, along with food, arts and crafts, as well as demonstrations of Irish dance, rides for the children and more, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission is $20 at the gate. Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information, call (888) 414-3378 or visit irish2kfest.com.

Little Wonders of Science Inspires curiosity through stories, play, and special hands-on activities specifically created for children ages 3-5 inspired by “The Mixed-Up Chameleon ” by Eric Carle, 10:3011:15 a.m. Cost is $5 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.

The Enchanted City Steampunk Fair The Enchanted City is an urban street fair and spectacle of steampunk fashion, fantasy and fabrications that

family fun for September magically transforms the historic blocks of downtown Troy into a “cosplay” alternative reality where Victorian fancy meets modern technology, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. River Street, Troy.

are invited to celebrate one of America’s favorite pastimes – playing with PlayDoh, 1 p.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Baby and Me Brunch A special baby class where Becky Morris and Kathleen Gates, licensed massage therapists from Bodywork Professionals, will cover infant development, provide fun games, and bonding exercises, 1:30-3:30 p.m. This class is designed for ages birth to 6 months. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Little Lego Club Use your magic imagination for some creative play with friends. You can bring your own bricks or use the library’s collection, 3:30-4:45 p.m. For grades K-3. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

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Back-to-School Fuse Beads Stop by the Teen Area in the library to make some fuse bead crafts, 2-3 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

National Play-Doh Day Families with children ages 3 and up

An astronomy adventure for the whole family featuring educators from the Dudley Observatory, in conjunction with volunteers from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers group, 7-8:30 p.m. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Free with

regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.

Budgeting Basics for Teens: Mad City Money Simulation Participants will be assigned an occupation, income and obligatory expenses before they begin selecting expenses such as housing, transportation, entertainment and other discretionary expenditures to practice real-life budgeting, 4:30-6 p.m. For ages 15-18. Free, but registration is required. Got to www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to sign up. Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (800) 727-3328, ext. 4.

KBA: Kids Builder Association Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more, 4-4:45 p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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19 Wednesday Pirate Day Preschool Movies Enjoy pirate tales told by your favorite characters from Sesame Street, Clifford, and The Backyardigans, 11 a.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary. org.

ARTfull Afternoons Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

20 Thursday Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

21 Friday International Day of Peace Stop by the Library and craft paper cranes as a symbol of world peace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

World Language Story Time: Chinese with Ms. Yingfang Stories, songs, and a simple craft – no previous exposure to other languages needed, 10 a.m. For ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

22 Saturday Citizen Science: Spotted Lanternfly Learn about this destructive critter and its life cycle to help you “spot” it while you are out and about, 10-11:30 a.m. Five

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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: A Window Into True Bugs Learn more about the Western Conifer Seed Bug and the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, pesky, non-native species that inhabit your house this time of year and return in the spring, 2-3:30 p.m. 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.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this tribute to Latin culture featuring Raul Acosta y Oro Sólido, food, crafts, and other musical performances, 6-10 p.m. Free. Empire State Plaza, Albany.

Family Fun Day at the Moo-seum A fun-filled day all about animals with tales of birds and beasts, animal face painting, and sing-a-long to popular children’s songs with Andy “the Music Man” Morse, and art activities and a scavenger hunt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call 518-463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

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23 Sunday Upper Madison Street Fair The western end of Madison Avenue between S. Allen and W. Lawrence streets, a lively Pine Hills neighborhood in Albany, is blocked from the flow of traffic for an afternoon of music, dancing, art, food, and fun for all ages, noon-5 p.m. Free. For more information, call (518) 992-5362.

24 Monday PJ Story Time Relax with a quiet story time for working parents to spend with their children, ages 2-6, 6:15 p.m. Pajamas encouraged. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

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26 Wednesday Rappy Goes to the Library Can Rappy the Raptor keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot, 6:307:30 p.m. For grades 1-2. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

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27 Thursday Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

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Explore the Town of Bethlehem together on a “slow roll,” or leisurely paced bicycle tour. At 9 a.m. there will be a relaxed 10-mile ride showcasing the town’s green spaces. It is open to everyone,

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although riders should be comfortable navigating some roadways. At 11 a.m. we’ll hold an all ages and abilities ride that will meander over to the rail trail and back, wrapping up with some refreshments and crafts. Both rides start and end at Bethlehem Public Library. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Watchable Wildlife: Birds for Beginners Start indoors to discover things you never knew about binoculars and bird books and then head out on Five Rivers’ relatively flat trails to learn how to identify common birds, 10-11:30 a.m. 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.

Watchable Wildlife: September Stroll This relaxed walk on the Old Field and Wild Turkey trails will feature a discussion on whatever signs of wildlife come your way, 2-3:30 p.m. 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.

30 Sunday SenseAble Science A sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs, 10 a.m.-noon. Presented by the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Schenectady ARC, and miSci with additional funds from sponsors. Cost $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.

Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest Giant pumpkin growers from around New York State will meet up to find the biggest pumpkin of the year while spectators can enjoy weekend full of giant pumpkins, hayrides, music, and cider doughnuts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Spa State Park, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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