Empire State Aerosciences Museum “Fly-in Breakfast”. Join us, as World War II researcher Donna Esposito speaks on “STAG-1: The US Navy’s Secret Drone Project in WWII." 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ESAM, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, 12302

“A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer – Readings to End Violence Against Women & Girls”. A staged reading to be presented by The Woman’s Club of Albany. Tickets are $20 each, advance reservations are required by Feb. 12 as seating is limited. Register online at womansclubofalbany.com or call the WCA at 518-465-3626. Event starts at 7 p.m. at the club at 725 Madison Ave., Albany.

Ellen's Italian Night. All homemade by member Ellen Dorato. Feb. 8. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge. 3867 Carman Road. All proceeds benefit major projects and the Elks National Foundation. Call (518)355-2480 with number of people coming.

Winter Festival at the Huyck Preserve Research Center.  Free event will feature sledding, ice skating (bring your own skates!), live rescue demonstrations, crafts, local vendors, food, rescued animals, and a guided hike. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Huyck Research Station, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, 12147

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner. Take out only; Chicken, biscuit, gravy, vegetable, dessert. 5 to 7 p.m. at Medusa Firehouse, 28 County Route 351, Medusa, 12120

Ellen's Italian Night. All homemade by member Ellen Dorato. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge. 3867 Carman Rd. Schenectady, 12303. All proceeds benefit major projects and the Elks National Foundation. Call (518)355-2480 with a number of people coming.

Jhumpa Lahiri, The Creative Life: A conversation series. Join us for a conversation (in English) with one of the best-known writers of her generation. 7 p.m. at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the University at Albany’s main campus, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, 12206

Russian Poetry Recital Contest.  Dedicated to learning, preserving and sharing the art of Russian poetry, as part of the 12th Annual Russian Winter Festival. Free registration and more info at: www.newrussiacenter.org/upcoming-events/poetry-recital-contest. 1 to 2 p.m. at the New Russia Cultural Center’s home at 1550 Broadway, Rensselaer.

Handcrafted: The Folk and Their Art. Features a presentation on stoneware by John Scherer and over fifty carefully selected folk art pieces, many of which have never been displayed. Admission is $5, or free for SCHS members. 2 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave. Schenectady, 12305.

“Swing Era Singers Bob and Ray Eberle, the Pride of Hoosick Falls”. Come take a musical walk down memory lane and learn about these talented Hoosick Falls brothers who made the “Big Time.” Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association. 2 p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186.