Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a Rummage Sale on Friday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  A ‘Bag Sale’ on Saturday will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale include: Clothing, shoes, household items, books, CDs and DVDs, baby items, toys, furniture, linens, towels, collectibles, holiday items and more. Lunch will be available for sale both days from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brooks' BBQ from 3 - 6 p.m. or until sold out at Lynnwood Reformed Church at 3714 Carman Road, Guilderland. Drive-Thru only Chicken/Rib Dinners - $11/13 or Chicken/Ribs a la carte - $6/$9.

Hilltowns Players auditions "Flapper!" (a 1920's musical comedy) held at the Thompsons Lake Reformed Church at 7 pm on August 22 and 28.  (Please choose just one of the dates.) Come prepared to sing "America" and read lines. Interested in dancing? Bring a 30-second dance to show.  518-872-9455.

Dormansville UMC Thrift Shop at County Rte 312, Dormansville, NY 12046.  Every Tuesday and Friday 10 am - 2 pm. Also the second and fourth Saturday 10 am - 2 pm.

Tag sale at Berne Reformed Church - 9 am - 3 pm. Bake Sale - Breakfast Sandwiches - Lunch served.  Sale inside & outside!

Afternoon of Community Reflection, hosted by the First United Universalist Society of Albany on Friday, August 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany launches “Countdown to Rosh Hashanah,” a month-long series of events, themed Shabbat services and a potluck dinner designed to enrich the experience of the upcoming High Holy Days. The countdown begins with “A Day at B’nai” family festival and open house Sunday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany.  It is free and open to all.

Semi-Annual HUGE Summer Book Sale at The Book Nook at Grace United Methodist Church in Ravena is holding its sale August 9 and 10 from 9 am - 12 pm and 6 - 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 am - 12 pm.

New York Capital District Christian Women's Connection is sponsoring a Red, White & Blue Luncheon at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30 am and ending at approximately 1:30 pm. Reservations are necessary no later than August 3, and cancellations a must.  Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642. On the menu this month is a Turkey Sub with Pasta Salad. The cost is $16.00 inclusive (cash only please).

Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church at 2291 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY  12084 on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 3:30 - 6:30 pm.