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Sunmark Federal Credit Union, proud sponsor of the T.O.P.
This week was brought to you by ice skating, s'mores indoors, scantily clad Santas and a host of holiday wishes. And by the good folks at Sunmark Federal Credit Union -- proud sponsors of AOA's Tournament of Pizza. This week they turned the first T.O.P. trophy over to the folks at Marisa's Place, the 2012 title holder.
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Stuff to do
The Mop and Bucket Improv Company -- where making stuff up isn't lying, it's a gift for fiction. You can catch them every Friday at 8pm Underground at Proctors, and soon they'll be performing every Saturday at The Comedy Works. Now playing: Spontaneous Broadway. Shows are based on audience suggestions, so every week there's something fresh and fun.
+The Breathing Room yoga space, classes in yoga, dance, pilates and more 399 Kenwood Ave Delmar.
+Troy Savings Bank Music Hall presents Celtic Christmas carols with Cherish the Ladies on Saturday December 15th.
+ The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby.
+ The Albany All Stars start their new roller derby season on January 19th.
Food and Drink
+Capital Wine and Spirits is stocked up on wine and spirits for your holiday party. Wine tastings every Friday.
+Classe Catering can cater your holiday party. You can find their holiday catering specials here.
+Capital City Gastropub weekend specials include: Sweet Tree Farms house-smoked, pulled chicken; Berlin's Best rainbow chard tossed with buttermilk and horseradish, compressed sweet potatoes, Baby bok choy, grits, black sesame seeds and lingonberries ($12), Kilycoyne Farms beef bolognese, gnocchi, grana padano, bone marrow and herbs ($14)
+ The fall menu at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark includes yumminess like grilled short ribs au poivre with balsamic and mushroom confit and mussels in lobster broth with white wine and applewood bacon. Nom.
+ The Schenectady Greenmarket has moved indoors to Proctors for the winter season. Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
+Get your Gift Certificates at New World Bistro Bar and give some NWBB love to those you love! New World is open everyday-- including Christmas Day-- from 10AM-5PM for gift certificate purchases. Or call 518.694.0520 to order one over the phone and we'll mail it straight to that someone special. Our WINTER MENU starts Wednesday Dec. 19th, check our website, newworldbistrobar.com for further details- including a preview of our New Year's Eve Menu! Happy Holidays!
+The folks at City Beer Hall are now doing Saturday and Sunday brunch starting at 11AM.
+Our Daily Eats -- serving up fresh basil pesto, roasted nuts and seeds. They also have four granolas. Available at the Delmar Farmers Market, Schenectady Greenmarket and the Empire State Plaza Wednesday Farmers Market. Local retailers are listed on their website.
+ Honest Weight Food Coop has all the best flavors of the season.
Helpful stuff
+Start planning your healthy resolutions for the new year with an affordable personal trainer from Healthy Concepts for Life.
+Capital District Physicians Health Plan, offereing Cafe Well, a social network to help you get well and stay well.
+ Best Cleaners will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge.
Stuff to Try
The College of Saint Rose -- offering 52 graduate degrees to help you find a career.
+Albany Public Library's mobile app --find locations and hours, check your library card account, learn about upcoming events, download eBooks, audiobooks, music and more. Check ISBN barcodes on books, DVDs and CDs to see if the library owns what you're looking for.
+The Weekend MBA program at UAlbany. Get your MBA in 22 months, while you work.
The Arts Center for the Capital Region offers classes in everything from painting and sculpture to dance and music to cooking. Learn something new in the new year.
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