Albany Friends of Opal’s Park

What: AFOOP Mother’s Day Chill-Out - 2009
When: Sunday, May 10 from 10am - 1pm
Where: The Skinner’s house at 1106 Cornell Avenue,
Who: Moms (only)
Why: Because moms make the world go round

All moms are invited to the annual AFOOP Mother’s Day Chill-Out at the Skinners on Mother’s Day. This is designed as a opportunity to give moms some private peace where they can revel in their fanasticness together. Leave all your troubles behind and enjoy the great weather along with some much needed peace and quiet.

Note: This is a pot luck so if the support staff (partners/children) wish to bring something (not required), please make sure it is delivered by 9:30am. Unless you plan to pose for nude drawings (Art?) or serve drinks wearing nothing but a
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A bunch of us went to the garage under the Kobelin’s and recorded our screams. Below you will find a 35 minute MP3 of them mixed in with some great background sounds from Martha Stewart.

Enjoy =)

The Dartmouth Street Nutz - Halloween on Dartmouth Street 2008

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“Hey! He’s one of those guys in the Wanted Poster!”

Check out 133 pictures from yet another fantastic AFOOP Block Party!

Click to see a photo gallery of party =)

Thank you to everyone who made it happen =)

Download All Block Party 2008 Pictures (360 images - 930mb!)

Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)

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Saturday August 9, 2008
Noon - 8 p.m + after party
Dartmouth Street, Albany 94706
(between Talbot & Cornell)

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Here is a pix of Nathan’s Pirate ship Birthday cake!

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Ingredients

1.5 lb beef stew
1 yellow onion
2 gooses of garlic (or use garlic salt instead or regular salt)
2 tb spoons tomato paste
1 tb sp of flower
1 tb sp of paprika
1 tb sp of oil
Two bay leaves
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat a thick pot for a couple of minutes in medium, cast iron is the best. Add oil, then coarsely chopped onion (it’ll melt away anyway you cut it). Add paprika and stir. Let it cook for a couple of minutes. Stir again. Add meat and let cook for a couple of minutes. Stir again and add bay leaves and some salt.

Pour a cup of water, cover and cook on low.

Go to the park and socialize.

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Yoga for kids ages 5–12

This is a yoga class just for kids. We will explore a variety of traditional yoga poses with creativity and a playful attitude. Kids will improve their coordination, balance, flexibility and strength. They will also learn some basic breathing techniques to increase concentration and relaxation.

Yoga mats are provided.
Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet.
$10 discount for siblings.

Dates, Day, Time, Meets, Price

Jan 9–Mar 5*
Wed 2:15–2:45 pm
Meets 8 times
$56 (Albany residents) $66 (non-res.)

Mar 12–May 14*
Wed 2:15–2:45 pm
Meets 8 times
$56 (Albany residents) $66 (non-res.)

Instructor: Sheri Spellwoman
Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2
Min: 5; Max: 20

*No class on Feb 20, Apr 9 or Apr 30.

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AFOOP BLOCK PARTY TIME!

Saturday August 25, 2007
Noon - 7 p.m
On Dartmouth Street, Albany
(between Talbot & Cornell)

Potluck (bring something to share =)
BBQ
Beer
Jumpy Castle
Face Painting
Water Play
Kids Games
Live Music
Dancing
Freaky Frivolity of All Kinds

Please Bring Your Own Cups, Plates & Utensils!

“…ain’t no party, like a Dartmouth Street Party!”

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Michelle, Jules, Deena and Barbara

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