A Chilly Winter's Eve: How the Dutch Survived Winter onSaturday, Feb 9 at 2 pm @ Mabee Farm. Explore how the early Dutch settlers of the Hudson Valley survived the harsh reality that is a rural upstate New York winter. Hosted by the Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady. Free for members or $5.
“Massive Volcanic Eruptions: Regional to Global Impacts” at Thacher Nature Center. 2 p.m. Extreme volcanic eruptions, like Italy’s Vesuvius in the year 79, wreak havoc on human culture and bring ecological devastation. Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten, NYS museum geologist, will discuss these massive eruptions. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.
Date:
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 06:45
Location:
Albany County Cooperative Extension offices on Martin Rd Voorheesville, NY.
The Helderview Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 pm at the Albany County Cooperative Extension offices on Martin Rd Voorheesville, NY. Our speakers Dave Goutos and his wife will take attendees on a Trip to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Date:
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 06:30 to 07:30
Location:
Knox Reformed Church, 2175 Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox, NY 12107
Open House Set to Launch Newly Formed Helderberg Family and Community Organization (HFCO) 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Knox Reformed Church, 2175 Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox, NY 12107
Date:
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 06:00 to 08:30
Location:
Washington County Fair office meeting room, 394 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich
“A Great Harvest: How to Grow Your Message through Story & Strategy” with speaker Kim Hickok, Chief Marketing Roo from Marketing Kangaroo in Ballston Spa from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington County Fair office meeting room, 394 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich.
The regular meeting of the Knox Historical Society will be held at 7:00 pm at Town Hall. Come join us as we begin to prepare for our busy summer months! For more information, call 518-860-7861.
Date:
Monday, February 4, 2019 - 05:00 to 07:00
Location:
Altamont Reformed Church, 129 Lincoln Avenue, Altamont
“Businesswomen in Mid-19 th -Century Albany” there were over 2,000 women running businesses in mid-19 th Century Albany. Dr. Susan Lewis, Associate Professor Emeritus, SUNY New Paltz, 2:00 p.m. Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186.
English Country Dance. Called and taught by Orly Krasner. Live Music by Pat MacPherson and Aldo Fabrizi Date: Feb. 3 Time: 2 - 5 p.m. Dance 1:30 p.m. Introductory workshop Location: Channing Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12206 www.danceflurry.org/capital-english or 518-477-5684
Snowshoe Walk at Thacher Nature Center. 10 a.m. Join us on a winter walk through woods and fields on Nature Center trails. We’ll explore a variety of habitats and look for signs of wildlife. Bring your snowshoes or rent a pair of ours. If we don’t have snow, we’ll take a winter walk. Call 518-872-0800 to register, reserve snowshoes, and check conditions.
