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Vol. 4, #5 | MAY 2023
CAPITAL DISTRICT
Parents
GENERATIONS TOGETHER
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Seniors
Make it all about mom
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Plan a special outing featuring her favorite things
he changed your diapers, hugged away your tears on a bad day, and cheered on your successes. Moms are like that, but let’s be honest – of all the moms, your mom is the BEST mom. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, why not treat her to an experience as unique and special as she is.
For the classic mom
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handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food trucks, the KidZone family fun destination, three world-class live entertainment stages, and more than 248,000 tulips that will make a perfect backdrop for a portrait with Mom. It all takes place in historic Washington Park. For more information, visit www.albanyevents.org/ events/albany-tulip-festival.
Kristen Roberts
The Tulip Festival in Albany, held this year Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14, has long been a must-go Mother’s Day outing. One deserving mom even gets to be crowned Mother of the Year! This free event includes nearly 100 artisans selling their
For the rock ’n’ roll mom
Legendary musician Boz Scaggs, who found widespread success in the ’70s due to a personalized mix of rock,
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INDEX Features Summer camps 7 Art show and sale 13 Explore libraries 17 Pine Bush expands 18
Columnists Triple Threat Learning Center The Age Sage
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What’s new On the Bookshelf Kids Fun Page Brainteasers
2 8 12
Resources 9-11 14-16
Treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day outing that is as unique as she is.
ALBANY JCC CAMPS Your Window to the World
Contact Drew Katz • 518-438-6651 x113 AndrewK@albanyjcc.org • www.albanyjcc.org/camp
Camp Shalom & Teen Camp June 26th – Aug. 30th Entering 1st through 10th Grade
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