Pine Grove United Methodist Church ‘Roast Pork Dinner’. The menu will include: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, pie and beverage. Price: $11 for adults; $5 for children ages 5 to 12; under 5 is free. For reservations, call 518-248-9934 by Oct. 22. Dinner is from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1580 Central Ave. Albany, 12205

Meet Nikki Giovanni, major American poet. In partnership with the UAlbany Africana Studies Department to mark its 50th Anniversary, and a half century of excellence. 7 p.m. at University at Albany Campus Center Ballroom, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany.

Farming the Valley. It is the story of the people who made our region what it is today. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Rural Modern. Explores the stories of Schenectady's contemporary rural farmers through photographs and stories. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Farm to Canvas. Presented by the Schenectady Art Society, a collection of works by local artists, inspired by our rural landscape. 2 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

The Great Schenectady Farm Tour! Ride with us for this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of some of Schenectady's most remarkable farms. Tickets are $30 and available at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. The tour meets at Mabee Farm at 8am and returns to the Mabee Farm at 2pm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

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

$1 A Bag Sale at Karie Jean's Closet. Men's, women's and children's clothing. Oct 12 & 13, 12 to 4 p.m. at 50 Voorheesville Ave Voorheesville, 12186

Fall Fungi at Thacher Nature Center. Join members of the Mid-Hudson Mycological Society on a ramble through our property to learn more about and even find some fabulous fungus. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. 10 a.m. at Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, 12186

Moonlight Walk at Thacher Park. Join us for a 2.5-mile hike to the escarpment at dusk. We’ll watch the full moon rise over the Hudson Valley from Hang Glider Cliff. Call 518-872-0800 to register. Meet at the Carrick Road trailhead at 6 p.m.