A Second Chance Thrift Shop. Offers clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, household items, books, toys, linens, small appliances, and jewelry, all at reasonable prices.  From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Tuesdays and Saturdays. Located at 1229 Central Avenue, Albany, NY.

Drink the Seasons. Led by historian John Gearing, we’ll welcome summer with a sampling of seasonal libations, made with locally grown ingredients.Tickets are $25 and available at  schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Starts at 6:00 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Brouwer House, 14 N Church St Schenectady, NY.

Italian Meal on the Lawn. American Italian Heritage Association and Museum's annual tradition, with Italian food, refreshments and children’s craft table. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at  1227 Central Ave., Albany, NY.

School’s Out Hike. A 2.6-mile hike over rolling sand dunes.  Reservations required for all attendees by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.  Starts at 11:00 a.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Pie/Casserole Basket Weaving Workshop. Participants will make a 12 by 12 inch basket, which is just the right size to carry a pie or casserole dish. Please bring your lunch. Cost is $45 for SHS members and $50 for non-members. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY.

Strawberry Social. Annual Altamont Community Tradition (ACT) Strawberry Social. There’ll be kids’ games, balloons and those berries. Starts at  6:00 p.m. at Altamont’s lovely Orsini Park, 175 Main St, Altamont, NY

Meeting Announcement. Public open meeting and everyone interested in the future of Hilltown-based health care is invited. Meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Helderberg Ambulance building, 978 Cole Hill Rd, East Berne, NY.

Helderberg Hearts and Hands Club. A new community-service program sponsored by HFCO being offered to students in grades 3 -8. Register at: http://www.helderbergfco.com/. First meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox Reformed Church, Knox.

Explore a Bog at Thacher Nature Center. What is the nature of a bog? Who lives there? What kinds of plants exist in a bog? We will explore these questions and more. Call 518-872-0800 to register. Event starts at 2:00 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY.

Nature Photography Walk at Thacher Park, with Hillary Raimo. Learn how to take a unique picture, better your composition, and experiment with abstract nature techniques. Class fee of $25. Space is limited and registration is required. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY