ALBANY - Applications for the Citizens Bank's TruFit Good Citizen Student Scholarship program are now being accepted.

Last year, the scholarship program awarded a total of $50,000 to college students whose volunteer efforts made a difference in their communities.

This year, 40 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and current college students across the country who have been active in community service.

Applicants are asked to write an essay of no more than 250 words or record a 60-second video summing up their responsibility and leadership skills gained through community service experiences.

The scholarships will be awarded this summer for the 2012-2013 academic year.

The application period ends on Monday, April 30. For full details, rules and to apply CLICK HERE.

ALBANY - The City of Albany and St. Peters Health Partners are announcing the 14th annual Mother of the Year Contest, celebrating Capital Region moms who have demonstrates a tremendous commitment to their family and who have made a positive impact on their children and loved ones.

Mayor Jerry Jennings will greet the five finalists and crown one of them on stage at this years Tulip Festival in Washington Park.

Applications will be accepted until April 22. Online nomination forms can be obtained by CLICKING HERE.

Everyone is invited to the pizza party, “Unlocking the Doors to Successful Parent Partnerships.”

The pizza party will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at the Gloversville Middle School. It will begin at 5:30 and go until 7:30 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be available from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

From 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. people will get a peek at the dress rehearsal of the play “Cinderella, KIDS.”

Questions can be directed to Janice Blodgett, Family and Community Educator at 518-775-5740 or at jblodgett@gloversvilleschools.org.

Click here for more information.