Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy launches its 26th year of conservation in the Capital Region with the Annual Awards Dinner featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 5:30 p.m. River Stone Manor 1437 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302. Tickets at www.mohawkhudson.org or by calling 436-6346.