Iroquois/Haudenosaunee Material Culture, 1700-1815.  Dr Carl Benn will explore the material culture of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, between 1700 and 1815. Cost, $8.  For tickets, visit schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets.Registration required at 

The Longest Johns. They rock maritime songs, alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. Tickets at oldsongs.org. (518)765-2815. 7:30 p.m. at Old Songs 37 S. Main St. in Voorheesville.

FSA Farm Loans. An overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, ownership loans and guaranteed loans. Registration required at https://fsafridays.eventbrite.com. or by emailing

Topic:The Lives and Music of the Rat Pack-Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr.Dean Martin, and Friends. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

Mabee Maple Day, We’ll be able to taste the results! COVID safety will be observed and face masks may be required, pending NYS mandates. Cost, $10.  For tickets, visit schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets.Registration required at 

Workshop: Painted Slate. We will hand paint pieces of slate roofing using acrylic paints. Cost $40. 11 a.m. at Mabee Farm 1100 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Homesteading Day. Learn skills that were important to early settlers with a day of demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Carpentry, open-fire cooking, spinning, soap-making and more! 10 a.m. at 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville 12186 

Ice Derby. The Albany County Conservation Alliance will be holding its annual IceFishing Derby. Parking at the Maple Inn. $5 registration fee. For info Contact Chuck Berenger at thestump3@hotmail.com. 7:a.m. to 12 p.m. at Warners Lake Road 37, 12059, East Berne.

Drive Thru Dinner. Take a break from the kitchen today. Let us cook and serve you a hot pasta dinner on a cold winter night. 3 to 6 p.m at Boyd Hilton vfw Post 7062 11 Mill St, Altamont, 12009

Winter Festival Announced at Lawson Lake Media Advisory. Snowmobiling, ice fishing, playing hockey against the Siena men’s hockey team. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lawson Lake County Park Lawson Lake Road County Route 109 Clarksville, 12067