“Discovering Joy in a Root-Shocked World”. Summer service at  Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church with guest preacher Rev. Peter Cook, Executive Director, New York State Council of Churches, Albany, NY.  Service starts at 11:00 a.m. at County Route 351 at Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY

South Bethlehem United Methodist Church Chicken B-B-Q. With baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, and coleslaw. Cost is $10.00 Adults; $5.00 children 6-12; children up to 5 Free. From 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 65 Willowbrook Ave, South Bethlehem, NY 12161.

Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ. Take Out ONLY! Chicken Dinner: $12, Rib Dinner: $14. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (or until sold out) at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Avenue  Guilderland, NY.

“What Does Jesus Know About Joy?”. Summer service at  Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church with guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rick Spalding, Retired Chaplain, Williams College, Williamstown, MA.  Service starts at 11:00 a.m. at County Route 351 at Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville.

“Good Pleasure”. Summer service at  Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church with guest preacher Elder Barbara G. Wheeler, former President, Auburn Theological Seminary, New York, NY.  Service starts at 11:00 a.m. at County Route 351 at Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville.

Chicken BBQ at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Menu: Half chicken, potato, corn on cob,cole slaw,and dessert.the cost is $12.00. Also Christmas in July with many beautiful decorations on displayed and for sale. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church's parking lot at 143 Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046.

Family Night at First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville. Join us for one or all evenings, free of charge! Register up to 2 days prior to each night by email at

BBQ Dinner at New Scotland Presbyterian Church. Dinner prepared by BBQ Delights. Cost for a chicken dinner are $11 pre-sale and $12 at-the-door; for ribs are $12 pre-sale and $13 at-the-door. Reserve by pre-ordering; call 518-439-6454. From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 2010 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY.

“Glacial Goo” at Thacher Visitor Center. A Summer of Science program. Learn about how glaciers have affected the landscape here at Thacher Park. Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Call 518-872-1237 to register. Park entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. 10:00 a.m. at Thacher Visitor Center, John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, NY

Summer Art Camp. Sponsored by Helderberg Family and Community Organization from July 15 to 19, to give students summer art enrichment by exploring different art media, such as painting, drawing and sculpture. Register at www.helderbergfco.com. Morning session is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and afternoon session is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m at Knox Reformed Church, 2175 Berne-Altamont Rd Knox, NY 12107