Thursday Evening Lecture Series: Kelly Martin, New York State Wildlife rehabilitator and educator will give a presentation on her work as wildlife rehabilitator accompanied by some of the live animals she is working with. 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147. Free.

Brook’s BBQ. Westerlo Volunteer Fire Department 157 County Rd 405. 11 a.m. Take Out Only. (518)966-5353. Chicken dinners $12, Halves $7.50.

Huge summer book and rummage sale. Thursday (9-3 and 6-8), Friday (9-3 and 6-8), and Saturday (9-3) at Grace United Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena NY 12143. Mini-rummage sale and breakfast and lunch will be available. (518) 731-8076 or (518) 756-6688.

Dog Day Rabies and Licensing Clinic: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine at the Knox Town Hall or Park. Vaccinations are free for dogs of Knox residents who get their licenses that day; $8 for all others.  Call 872-2551, X1 to register by July 14. Games, contests, prizes, fun for the whole family.

Summer Science Series at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 255 Fuller Road, Albany, NanoFab South Auditorium. Professor and Head of the Nanobioscience Constellation Dr. James Castracane will discuss his nano-based research that is advancing the understanding of breast cancer metastasis. 6 to 7 p.m.

Age Friendly Albany County. An initiative to ensure a greater quality of life in Albany County. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Emerson Hall of the Unitarian Universalist Society, 405 Washington Avenue in Albany.

Red, white, and blue luncheon. 11:20 a.m.  The Guilderland Elk's Lodge, 3867 Rte 146 (Carmen Road) Guilderland. Maragaret Pearson of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Music by Pastor Larry Johnson. Speaker: Fawn Sunderland, a Harley-riding grandma from Adams, NY. Lunch is barbecue chicken. Reservations are necessary: 869-0642 or 869-5253.

Invasive Species Work Day from 8 to 11 a.m. Celebrate New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week by helping us remove invasive honeysuckle at the Albany Pine Bush. Be prepared to work off trail. Ages 12+. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Registration required. Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Wildlife Presentation at Thacher Nature Center. 10 a.m. Meet some of our wild neighbors up close and learn about where and how they live. Learn what to do if you find an abandoned or injured animal and how to help prevent wildlife emergencies. Suggested donation is $5 per family. Call 872-0800 for more information.

ENCORE! Books opens at Voorheesville Library. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come pick out some books and media for your home enjoyment. Monetary donations accepted to support programs at the Voorheesville Library through nonprofit Friends of Library.