Batty for Bats at Thacher Visitor Center. Join us for a bat themed story and learn the truth about these cute Chiropterans. There will be a bat craft drop-in activity and information table after each story-time. The park entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. 1 to 3 p.m. come at lower level of Thacher Visitor Center, John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, 12186. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.
Date:
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 11:00
Location:
Lawson Lake County Park, 293 Lawson Lake Road, Feura Bush, 12067
Lawson Lake Fall Festival. This year’s festival will include guided hikes, rock climbing wall, fishing, pumpkin and face painting, giant Jenga, crafts, Albany County Sheriff K9 demonstrations and the 5K and 5M Trail Run hosted by the Albany Running Exchange. The race will kick off 10am with registration and bib pickup at 9am. However, Runners are encouraged to register for $15 in advance. Event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lawson Lake County Park, 293 Lawson Lake Road, Feura Bush, 12067.
Smokey Bear Day at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Provides a family-friendly opportunity to learn why fire is an important natural component of this globally-rare ecosystem. For more details and reservations: www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655. Event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 18:30
Location:
CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson
"How to Market My Farmland". Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel (CCE Dutchess County). 1st of 4 workshop series. Cost is $10. $30 for all 4 sessions. To register: ttps://tinyurl.com/FarmlandNewGeneration, 518‐765‐3518. Series is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties, 479 Route 66, Hudson.
Date:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 08:30
Location:
Key Cultural Center Albany Institute of History and Art , 125 Washington Ave., Albany
Medicaid Migraine: Retaking Control of New York's Surging Health-Care Costs. This Gov. Hugh L. Carey Policy forum will draw attention to the Medicaid spending surge, trace its underlying causes, and point the way to constructive solutions. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Key Cultural Center Albany Institute of History and Art , 125 Washington Ave., Albany.
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 18:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
Science Lecture Series: Pitch Pine Communities of New York. NY Natural Heritage Program Chief Ecologist Greg Edinger will present an overview of the natural communities in the state that have pitch pine as a characteristic species (10 natural communities) or present as a minor associate (6 natural communities.) Reservation required, pls call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 19:00
Location:
American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205
Monthly Meeting and Italian Cultural Presentation. Anna Barletta will discuss “Growing Up Italian in Toronto.” Please bring a dessert to share for the reception that follows. 7 p.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 17:00
Location:
Blaze Pizza, Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave., Albany, 12203
Cause a Scene for a Good Cause. Enjoy yourself and support our cause at a special fundraising event for Arts Center of the Capital Region. From 5 to 8 p.m. at Blaze Pizza, Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave., Albany, 12203
Brook's BBQ. Onesquethaw Vol Fire Co.- Clarksville Station. Chicken Dinner $11; Rib Dinner $13; Chicken only $9; Rib only $11. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. 2178 Tarrytown Rd, Clarksville, 12041
Hudson River Day Boats. Hudson River enthusiast Richard Brown shares the story of the “floating palaces” in his talk. 2 p.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.
