USS SLATER Celebrates Coast Guard Birthday. Join us in celebrating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 231st birthday. Adults: $9.00, Seniors: $8.00, Children: $7.00, and children under 5 years old are admitted for free.  8:30 a.m. The ship is located in Downtown Albany at the intersection of Broadway and Quay Street.

“The Living Landscape” Celebrating Native Plants. Find out how to create a living landscape in your own backyard. Find out answers to your gardening challenges. Register 518-872-0800. 11 a.m. at Emma Treadwell Thacher Ntr Ct.

Broadway Pro Musica! APM will present all-time musical theater favorites. ickets for reserved seats ($23-33) can be purchased through the Playhouse Stage Company box office at 518.434.0776. 3 p.m. at Park Playhouse in Washington Park, Madison Avenue &, New Scotland Ave, Albany, 12208

Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala. With guest performer Annie Scherer, a singer/songwriter from Voorheesville. All tickets must be purchased online at proctors.org or by phone at 518-346-6204. Event starts at 7 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors.

Bike Tour: Erie Canal Cruisin'. This tour uncovers the incredible history hidden right under our noses. Pre-registration required at https://tinyurl.com/SCHSProgra ms, cost: $15. 5:30 p.m. at Lock 8 Park, 106 Rice Rd, Schenectady, 12306

Marathon Ribbon Cutting Event. The Guilderland Chamber is partnering with CDTA Flex on Demand to visit businesses that opened in 20-21 but did not have a chance to host an in-person ribbon cutting. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle Pick-up at Crossgates Mall

Working On Wellness with the Mental Health Association of NYS (MHANYS). Please dial-in and join us to hear about interesting topics – it’s free and easy to join! Community Caregiver Lunchtime Chat. 1 p.m. using free conference line: 518-992-6661

Indian Ladder Trail walk. Descend the cliff and learn about the geologic history of the Helderbergs. Trail is moderately rugged. Register 518-872-0800. 9:30 a.m. at Emma Treadwell Thacher Ntr Ct.

“The Wonder of Life”.  Luncheon sponsored by The New York Capital District Christian Women's Connection. Reservation required, call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5253. Cost $17. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, 12303

All about porcupines. We’ll be exploring off trial in our hemlock forest to look for signs of porcupines and examining their special adaptations. Register 518-872-0800. 1 p.m. at Emma Treadwell Thacher Ntr Ct