County Executive McCoy to Hold Public Hearings on Updated Shared Services Plan on Friday, Sept. 7, from 2 – 3 pm at Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, NY 12084

On Thursday, Sept. 6 (Thursday): Elizabeth Acevedo, rising star of American poetry and bestselling YA novelist. Craft Talk — 4:15 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Campus Center West Addition, and Presentation/Q&A — 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center

Family Farm Day (Rain or shine)! Tommell Cattle Company will be opening its doors to the public from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at 142 Rock Road, Berne NY 12023.

“Reach for the Sky Fall Aviation Program for Kids" - Classes: September 8, 15, 22 for Ages 8-12 years old, and October 13, 20, 27 for Ages 13 - 16 years old. All classes are from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville, NY. Call (518) 377-2191 ext. 10 to register.

September 8 from 9 – 4 pm. Come join us for a day of old country church fun at the South Bethlehem United Method Church located on 67 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem. Our festival features many vendor booths including crafts, bake sale, flowers & plants, and much, much more. Come and enjoy lunch at our lunch/snack bar, starting at 11:00. In addition, fried dough and ice cream sundaes will be provided. There will be a Bouncy Bounce for the kids and a community business booth auction which starts at 12:30. And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle.

Dudley Observatory Program & Star Party:  Ron Barnell (AAAA) - “Globular Clusters, Great Balls of Fire” - 7:00 PM rain or shine in the Octagon Barn; outdoor observing to follow, weather permitting. 588 Middle Road in Knox (Delanson 12053 for GPS). All are welcome. Telescopes provided, or bring your own. Free refreshments. (518) 618-5376.

Bethlehem Grange Garage Sale, which will be held on two consecutive weekends — Sept. 7 and 8 and Sept. 14 and 15. All proceeds go toward the maintenance of our historic building and our community service projects.  You can also win 150 gallons of Home Heating Oil, donated by George W. Frueh Sons. Each ticket is $10, or you may buy three for $25. The recipient of the oil will be announced at our turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bethlehem Grange at 24 Bridge Street. Times TBD. Call Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384 or 518-438-8862 for times.

Morning Meander at 10:00 am.  Start your day outdoors, and join us for a hike along the trails of the Woodlawn Preserve. We will meet at the Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady and walk approximately one and one-half miles. Location: Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady. Fee: Free! Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events

Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a Rummage Sale on Friday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  A ‘Bag Sale’ on Saturday will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale include: Clothing, shoes, household items, books, CDs and DVDs, baby items, toys, furniture, linens, towels, collectibles, holiday items and more. Lunch will be available for sale both days from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pine Bush Pups: Naturalist Walk at 10:00 am.  Join us as we explore the trails behind the Discovery Center. We will walk approximately one-half mile stopping to see what we can discover along the trail.  195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY Fee: Free! Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655 or visitwww.AlbanyPineBush.org/events