New Scotland Presbyterian Church. Barbecue Delights Catering hosts Chicken or Ribs dinner. 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Church’s Parking lot, at 2010 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. The cost for the chicken dinner is $11.00/pre-sale or $12 at-the-door or rib dinner $12 pre-sale or $13 at-the-door. Pick-up only! Pre-sale tickets available by calling church office at 518-439-6454

July God Bless America! Luncheon at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 1:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary no later than July 8.  Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642. On the menu this month is a Pulled Pork Sandwich. The cost is $15.00 inclusive

The Voorheesville Farmer’s Market at 68 Maple Ave. Voorheesville on Wed. July 11, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Balloon Sculptures for kids, Decorative Painters, Voorheesville Village Quilters.

Agriculture Camp will run July 3-July 27,  from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Farm to Plate.”  Enjoy learning about livestock, plants, visit farms, listen to speakers, and enjoy local farm foods!  Youth ages 10-18 are welcome to attend. Camp fee: $65.00. Please register early! 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville.

Overview of what can be expected from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December of 2017. Presented by The Capital District Humanist Society. Refreshments at 12:30; program at 1:15 pm. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany.

The Old Stone Fort Museum will hold its annual Independence Day living history activities at 1 p.m. on the lawn of the Revolutionary War fort. For more information call (518) 295-7192.  Located in the village of Schoharie at 145 Fort Road, off NY State Rt.30, 2.5 miles south of Interstate 88 Exit 23.

Old Songs Folk Festival­ of Traditional Music and Dance at the Altamont Fairgrounds, Rt. 146, Altamont, NY.  Friday, June 22 from 2 pm - 1 am, Saturday, June 23 from 9 am - 1 am, and Sunday, June 24 from 9 am - 7 pm.

Saturday, June 30, 9:30 am – Birding Hike. Join local birder, Philippa Dunne, for a hike to listen to the calls of our avian friends. Cost of event: Huyck Preserve members, free. Non-members, $5. Registration required:

June 30, 10 AM: Elmwood Cemetery, also known as Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, was established in 1860 on land transferred from the First Reformed Church.  Noted families include Becker, Lasher, Myers, Selkirk, and Schoonmaker. One family story sure to be highlighted is that of Garrett Niver who lost his life at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Walks are free but please pre-register with the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, 518-439-4955 option 3. Questions? Contact Susan Leath,

Pucker Street Fair at the Knox Town Park. Friday, June 29 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rides, food, games, vendors, history.