First Monday Free Spaghetti Dinner. Everyone in the Altamont community is welcome to join us for dinner in the ARC Fellowship Hall. On the menu: spaghetti with meatballs (or meatless sauce), bread, salad, and dessert. From 5 to 7 p.m. at Altamont Reformed Church, 129 Lincoln Avenue, Altamont.

Creative Women’s Collective Collection. “Craftivism”. A 20-minute talk at The State Museum with Senior Historian and Curator of Social History Ashley Hopkins-Benton will focus on a collection of material produced by the Creative Women’s Collective in New York City in the 1980s.. From 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

Trinity United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner. Including Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans or Squash, Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Clam Chowder, Pie and Beverage. Cost $11.00. Serving lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rt. 143 Coeymans Hollow.

The Furious Bongos Play the Music of Frank Zappa. $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show. Door opens at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany

Never Forget Our Veterans. The program will acknowledge and honor our veterans, remembering and thanking them for their service.  Please bring a dessert to share for the reception that follows. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. at The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.

Musica Del Mar and Way Out West. The Del Mariners and Delmar Desperadoes will perform at 7 p.m. at Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Tpk., Clarksville.

“Under the Influence” with Jane Sassaman. Q.U.I.L.T., Inc Guild meeting. Free for members, $5 donation requested for non-members, www.quiltinc.org. Door opens at 9:15 a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY.

Fàrsan Concert; Màiri Britton, Elias Alexander, Katie McNally, & Neil Pearlman Concert. Register at oldsongs.org or calling (518) 765-2815. Tickets: $25 for adults; $12 for ages 13–18; $5 for 12 and under. 7:30 p.m. at the Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St., Voorheesville. Farsanband.com

Diamonds & Dogs to Benefit Veterans. Appetizers and silent auction fundraising event. 6 to 9 p.m. at Glennpeter Jewelers Diamond Centre, 1544 Central Ave., Albany.

Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will hold a Fish Fry Dinner. Menu; Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner ($10) with French Fries or Onion Rings and Coleslaw, Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Children $4. (5-10)  menu includes Fish Sticks, French Fries or Onion Rings, Applesauce, Juice or Milk. Children Under 5 are Free! $8 for a Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available also! 5 to 7 p.m. at 238 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 12110