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.

MOVING SALE $2 - Karie Jean's Closet is moving soon! All clothing is $2 until 2/17. First United Methodist Church 68 Maple Ave, Voorheesville, NY lower level, back entrance. Sunday: noon to 3 pm, Wednesday: 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Friends of Conkling Hall is sponsoring a pot-luck dinner. 6 p.m. Enjoy the day at the Huyck Preserve for their annual Winter Festival and then relax in the warmth and comfort of Conkling Hall. Bring a dish to share as well as your beverage of choice. 8 Methodist Hill Rd, Rensselaerville, NY.

“Out on a Limb: The Ecology of Arboreal Animals” at Thacher Nature Center. 2 p.m. Biologist Dr. Greg Byrnes will describe how animals cope with the challenges of arboreal life with examples from a variety of organisms including squirrels, gliding mammals, and snakes. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Thompson’s Lake State Campground Ice Fishing Contest.  Registration hours are 5:30 – 9 a.m. Fishing and fish measurement 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. NYS fishing license is required to participate. 518-872-0800 or 518-872-1237.

Senior Science from 3 pm – 4 pm at miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308. This month's topic: Spotting Comets and Meteor Showers. Call (518)382-7890 for information.

The Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) will hold its February 2019 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 11 am to 12:30 pm in Albany, NY.  This meeting will be in a workshop format for members of the public seeking hands-on assistance in conducting Jewish genealogical research.  Whether you are developing a family tree or have a specific research task that needs help, bring your questions,problems, brick walls and other challenges, and we will do our best to assist you.

Chilipalooza at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation. The spicy deliciousness takes place Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 - 9 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. Chilipalooza is open to the public.  Admission is $8 per person with a maximum of $20 per family.  Contest entrants receive a $4 discount. Cornbread, fixings and beverages will be provided, making this the perfect antidote to a cold February evening.

Brooks' BBQ on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 2 - 5 pm or until sold out at the Lynnwood Reformed Church 3714 Carman Road, Guilderland. Drive-Thru only. Chicken/Rib dinners - $11/$13 and Chicken/Ribs a la carte - $6/$9