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"Hey guys, it's spring! Let's play some catch!"

This week AOA was brought to you by signs of the season - colorful tulips, stinky trees, and Greg's spring haircut.

It was also brought to you by AOA advertisers below. So please support them when you can. And tell them AOA sent you! Want to let the AOA crowd in on what you're business offers? here's how.

Stuff to do

+Tour a fabulous new condo at 17 Chapel. The Sales Center next to the Hampton Inn has open house hours Sundays 12:30 - 4, Tuesdays 12-4 and Thursdays 3-6.

+Mother's day is coming. Give Mom a gift certificate for Complexions Spa and Salon ! Don't forget to tell them AOA sent you.

+ Ever thought about being a derby girl? The Albany All Stars Roller Derby is looking for a few good women.

Food and Drink

+The Schenectady Greenmarket moves outdoors this weekend. You'll find them around Schenectady City Hall.

+ You know you want a little BBQ this weekend. Before you fire up the grill, print out the exclusive AOA coupon and pick up some Bilinski's chicken sausage

+Make your Mother's Day reservations now at New World Bistro Bar 518-694-0520.

+ Dinner on the patio at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark. Go. Now. You'll thank us later.

+ Honest Weight Food Co-op is a great place to get what you need to start your garden... and pick up some healthy, delicious snacks to enjoy in it.

+ The patio is officially open at The Midtown Tap and Tea Room and the coffee house opens this week.

+You deserve a red velvet cupcake from Bettie's Cupcakes. Pick up the compliment of the day on their Facebook page and whisper it to Bettie when you get there. She'll give you a cupcake for free.

More good stuff

+ That sports injury isn't just going to go away on its own. Go see John Murphy and his team at Core Physical Therapy in Albany.

+ Want to sound smart about New York State Government and Politics? Take a few minutes and listen to podcasts of The Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter.

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union has online defensive driving courses to help you lower your auto insurance rates. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for fun updates and ways to save $

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