Back to the Routine!

Would you believe that I was about two-thirds through this post when it suddenly disappeared?  Oh, man, I was so bitter.  Especially since, as I write this thing up, I always delete my notes of whatever I’ve been hearing about.  So maybe there are a couple of things that were completely lost.  SO irritating.

We biked over to Central Park today, and Tiny Tot Land, the part that was just redone, had a big sign saying that it was closed! Anyone know about this?  I’m going to call tomorrow to investigate.  Wondering if it’s related to the buckling ground cover.

If you’re a new reader, I just want to point out that regularly scheduled events are listed separately, on the What about TODAY? page.  Also, if anyone knows a brand-new mommy in Saratoga, we’ve got a slingbabies meeting and a baby massage class at the library this week–so would you tell them, please?  I just always worry about those first-time mommies.  It’s just not always fun.

Monday, April 12th

• At 3:30 pm, they’re doing Mad Mad Libs at the Bethlehem Public Library.  Sign-up required.
• At the Mont Pleasant branch library, there’s Teen Fun for grades 6 and up at 3:30 pm and then After School Fun for k-5 at 4:15 pm.
• At 7 pm, there’s an open house for prospective hosts with the Fresh Air Fund at the Crandall Public Library.

Tuesday, April 13th

• There’s a Wee Read program for children under 3 years old at the Bethlehem Public Library at 9:30 or 10:30 am.  Registration required.
• At Moreau Lake State Park, they’re taking a Vernal Pond Hike from 1-3 pm.  You’re supposed to call for details.
• At 4 pm at the Woodlawn Branch Library, there’s In the Garden with Peter Rabbit for grades k-5.  Registration is required.

Wednesday, April 14th

• South Pacific is playing today through the weekend at Proctors. My cute husband once played Luther Billis, coconut bra and all (sigh. . .).
• There’s a Wee Read program for children under 3 years old at the Bethlehem Public Library at 9:30 am.  Registration required.
• At Grafton Lakes State Park, they’ll be doing a Signs of Spring hike from 10 am to noon.  Pre-register; it’s $2/person, $5/family.
• From 10:30 am to noon, there’s a Slingbabies meeting in the Sussman room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library.  It’s open to the public, so if you’ve got a baby and are looking to connect with other parents, it’s a good opportunity.
• Turn Trash to Treasure from 1-3 pm at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga.

Thursday, April 15th

• Today through the weekend, Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
• There’s a Wee Read program for children under 3 years old at the Bethlehem Public Library at 9:30 am.  Registration required.
• They’re doing a guided Bike Ride around Moreau Lake State Park from 1-2:30 pm.  You’re supposed to call for details.
• There’s Teen Fun for grades 6 and up at 3:30 pm, and then After School Fun for k-5 at 4:15 pm at the Duane Branch Library.
• At 4 pm, they’re doing Kitchen Chemistry with kids in grades 3 to 5 at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library.  Registration is required.
• At 4 pm, there’s an Anime Club for grades 6 to 12 at the East Greenbush Community Library.
• From 6-6:45 pm, there’s the first of 3 sessions on Baby Massage for babies 6 months or younger and their parents at the Saratoga Springs Public Library.  You need to register, and you’re supposed to attend all 3 sessions.
• At 7 pm, there’s a free Folklife Concert at the Crandall Public Library.

Friday, April 16th

• Wiggle and Giggle at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga from 10-11:30 am.
• Journey Through the Body, an interactive health education program for kids, begins at noon today at Colonie Center.  At 5 pm, Channel 13 will broadcast the news live from there.  Journey will continue Saturday as well.
• At 12:30 pm, the 4th & 5th Grade Book Discussion of No Talking by Andrew Clements at Voorheesville Public Library.
• There’s a Cowboy Revue–that’s right! cowboy songs!–at the Bethlehem Public Library at 1 pm.  Hey, if you’ve got a kid who’s into cowboy music, did you know that Nickel Creek did a cowboy songs album back when they were just kids?
• At 4 pm, the Delaware Branch Library hosts the Sensemaya Trio.

So, did everyone enjoy spring break?  Anyone do something fun around here that people should know about?  I’m also going to be updating the playground list in the next day or two, so if anyone’s been meaning to add a playground, now’s a good time.