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Spotted on the Albany calendar: Pet Pictures with Santa

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Good morning to you Albany! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pet Pictures with Santa
  • (Dec 29 - Jan 2) Winter Math Camp for Kids ages 6-16 at Kehilla Community Synagogue
  • Toddler Time at Albany Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A brief morning shower or two, temps: high: 53, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Fog in the morning; some sun, with a high of 54 and low of 50 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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