“Enterprising Waters: The History and Art of New York’s Erie Canal”. Brad Utter, Senior Historian at the New York State Museum and co-author of Enterprising Waters: The History and Art of New York’s Erie Canal, will discuss the artifacts, documents, images, and artworks that illustrate the history of the Erie Canal from its inception until today. 7:30 p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 The Old Road., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186

Clarksville Historical Society Program. Join us for an evening of music by the duo TuneFolk. They have strummed and bowed their way through years of music and dance throughout eastern New York and western New England. 7 p.m. at Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Turnpike, Clarksville

Helderview Garden Club Monthly Meeting April 6, 2023.  6:45 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Building located on Martin Road Voorheesville,

BROOKS BBQ.  Chicken Dinners, $14 cash/check only.  Drive through only. 2:30 p.m. until sold out. at  Helderberg Reformed Church, 435 Route 146, Guilderland Center. 

Original Instruction. A response by non-indigenous artists to indigenous stories and clay-making techniques.4 p.m. at Art Associates Gallery 21 Railroad Avenue Albany, 12205

First Friday Business Breakfast. Sponsored By Feinmore Asset Management. Topic: Red Hot Customer Service. Call 518-456-6611 for more information, or sign up online at www.guilderlandchamber.com. 8 to 9 a.m. at Tru by Hilton/Homeward Suites Crossgates, 1651 Western Ave Albany.

Malt 'n Moonshine at the Mabee Inn. In this program we’ll warm up the Mabee Inn and show you how throughout American history, people crafted the beers and spirits that sustained their society. $21, register at schenectadyhistorical.org/event/moonshine. 2 p.m. at SCHS Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Art & Nature Workshop. Students will learn how to create photographs with the sun, paper, and plants through the historial process of cyanotypes. Register by Thursday, april 6 at www.rb.gy/k8hv4m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Art.Work.Space Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207

Fish Fry Fridays. Hosted by New Salem Fire Department. Drive thru Take out only. Cash only Dinners include fresh haddock fish, French fries and coleslaw $15. New England Clam Chowder $5. 4:30 to 7 p.m. or sold out. 694 New Salem Road, Voorheesville near Rt 85 and 85A

Westmere Fire Department Easter Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Adults: $10, Kids $6. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Westmere Fire House 1741 Western Ave Albany, 12203