Do you feel the SOL tests have a positive impact on your child's education? Answer this one question and you could receive a fantastic grabbag full of books and DVDs from AlbemarleFamily! Click here to respond to the poll and be entered to win!

Congratulations to our Sesame Street Live Coloring Contest winners! Kiera M., Kelsie S., Emily P., Timothy F., Emmy F., and Tiffany N. each won four tickets to Sesame Street Live at the John Paul Jones Arena! Thanks again to our sponsors: The Little Gym, Out of the Box, and Charlottesville Ice Park.

We hope to see you at Sesame Street Live - Elmo! Ready for Action. When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and friends are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene - all in a quest to get Super Grover ready for action.

Charlottesville's ultimate parent resource is on stands now! Pick up a copy of our May issue for a Special Mother's Day section filled with tips on how to pamper Mom, listings of fun Mother's Day events, and a story on local mothers and daughters in business together. Find out the inside scoop on dozens of fun and fascinating outing opportunities in our community - everything from kites and berry-picking to music and spring festivals too! We have terrific features on finding the right type of childcare for you, the winners of the United Way family volunteering contest, plus an All-New Pregnancy Guide. You'll also find out all the inside scoop and local family news you expect from AlbemarleFamily! Click here to find a copy near you.

Our handy family phone book is the ultimate tool for the in-the-know Charlottesville mom who wants important numbers and dates at her fingertips. In one compact booklet, we give you the names and numbers of hundreds of local businesses who seek to serve families, as well as our exclusive planner, already printed with local school holidays and the major festivals. At AlbemarleFamily we're dedicated to Making Parenting Easier & Growing Up Fun! Copies are available at the libraries or our AF office.

The AlbemarleFamily Let's Go! Guide to daytrips is here and just in time to plan your best Spring Break EVER! The book is 352 pages of fun outing ideas, and with over $5000 in coupon savings on top of that, it's an awesome value at only $19.95! The book has a wealth of insider tips that reflect the ten years of work we've done unearthing hundreds of fun and family-friendly things to do in Central Virginia. Click here to purchase your copy today.

Now available at the following retailers: Shenanigans • Peace Frogs Travel Outfitters • Oakley's Gently Used Books • New Dominion Bookshop • The New Body Mind Spirit • Nature's Child • Lazy Daisy Ceramics • Monticello Gift Store • Ash Lawn-Highland • Chimney Corner • The Virginia Shop.

Short talks with UVa Physicians on: how to calm a fussy baby, good sleep habits from the start, top ten things you need to know about breastfeeding before your baby is born, after your baby is born, advice from the front lines of new motherhood, and a question and answer session with UVA Pediatricians. Enter to win a pampering package from AlbemarleFamily! Click here for details.

All proceeds benefit Jeffreys Gifts/UVa Children's Hospital and programs of Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS). Family entertainment on site. Inflatable slide, bungee run, cotton candy, magic, balloon animals and more. Click here for details.

A popular and fun family outing of live music, entertainment, food, and 125 artists and craftspeople showcasing their work in a wide variety of mediums for sale. Everything from pottery to puppets, plus door prizes, live music, food, and entertainment. Click here for details.

Bring your needles and knowhow or come to learn knitting, crocheting, or any other needlecraft you care to tackle. Share ideas, help each other learn new techniques, and share projects as they develop. All experience levels welcome. Click here for details.

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Mothers are powerful consumers! With 23,000 loyal fans reading our publications, our popular glossy magazine is THE place to advertise! According to our audit, 74% of our readers report using our ads to make buying decisions. JULY will include the holistic family guide, information and a feature on special needs resources, a story about local parks, and much more! ADS DUE MAY 15.

Be a part of Charlottesville's ONLY phone book for just the lucrative family market - an investment that will pay off all year long! Plus, all advertisers get an enhanced listing along with a 12 word description for free!

Please ask your sales representative for details about discounts or call our office and speak with Jennifer Bryerton at (434) 984-4713. Call (434)984-4713 for more information on advertising or click here for more information.