“Oh No, I Think We’ve Created a Monster!” at Thacher Visitor Center.  The Friends of Thacher Park invites you to a presentation at their annual meeting with Dr. George Robinson, retired SUNY Biologist. 7 p.m. at Thacher Visitor Center. John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville.

NYCLU Capital Region Awards Ceremony. The Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union will honor three civil libertarians at the organization’s annual awards ceremony. 6 p.m at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany.

Autumn Hike in Thacher Park.  Explore trails with Jim and Bonnie Schaller on an easy paced walk of about 4 miles. 9 a.m. at Thacher Park, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for meeting place.

Helderview Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Albany County Cooperative Extension building on Martin Road, Voorheesville. Master Gardner Denise Mauer will speak on vertical gardens.

Alabama Story. The true story of a librarian’s fight against the censorship of a children’s book in the 1950s south. Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 through 17, weekends. Tickets at 518-462-1297.

New Scotland Soccer Club - Portugal Trip Spaghetti Dinner. Cost:  $8 adult, $5 children (3-12), under 3 free. 4:30 to 8 p.m. at New Scotland Soccer Club, Inc. Voorheesville, New York 12186

Book Talk: “Tributaries: A Lazy Academic’s Look at some Streams, Creeks, and Kills around Schenectady Way” with Dale Wade-Keszey. Author Dale Wade-Keszey will discuss his recently published book that looks at the history, legends, and lore of our region's waterways. 2 p.m. at SCHS Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Turkey Dinner Saturday. Adults & children 11yrs & older $12.,  Kids 5-10yrs old $6., Kids under 5 free. 4 to 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Grange #137,  24 Bridge St (Rt 396 W), 1/10th mile from Rt 9 W, Selkirk, 12158 For more info: Call Carol Carpenter 518-421-1384

Fair Trade Market, Judaica Sale and Clothing Drive at B'nai Sholom. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany.

"All You Can Eat Breakfast" by Latham Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus. Menu: Variety of Juices, Rolls, Sweet Breads, an Omelet Station, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Cereals, Bananas and Fruit Cup. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and Children Under 5 are Free! From 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus is located at 328 Troy, Schenectady Road, Latham, 12110