April Lecture. Images of Childhood 400 Years Through Time on Thursday, April 19, at 7 pm at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum 1003 River Road, Selkirk. Bethlehem Historical Association.

On Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Sara Nović, acclaimed first-time novelist and a notable figure in the American deaf community, and Peter Golden, author of the new novel Nothing Is Forgotten, will read from their works and discuss the writing process in the Huxley Theatre, NYS Museum, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.

Shake, Rattle and Contra Dance! April 17 & May 1st from 7 to 9:30 pm with an introductory session for Beginners at 6:45 pm. Enjoy live music, fun, and entertainment for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Contra dances are similar to square dances with long lines of couples dancing together. Dances are first taught and instructions are called throughout the dance. Callers, Michael Kernan (April) and Melanie Axel-Lute (May), with music provided by the Capital District Megaband, conducted by George Wilson.

Ladies’ Night Out on Monday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE:  St. Madeleine Sophie Church Meeting Room. Refresh yourself for spring with ideas and pampering with Mary Kay consultant, Alecia Thompson*.  Renew your accessories for spring and summer with assistance from Kate Leto*, a consultant with Premier Designs. Find new springtime dishes with Shannon O’Mahony* from Pampered Chef.   All three consultants have offered their assistance to the Christ Child Society by donating a portion of their proceeds to CCS.

The Altamont Boy Scout Troop 264 is having a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 15, from 7:30 – 11:00 am. The price for breakfast is $6 per person. Come enjoy some yummy pancakes!"

$1 SALE - Karie Jean's Closet, First United Methodist Church, 68 Maple Avenue in Voorheesville, will be having a $1 sale. All clothing, shoes, purses $1 an item.  Proceeds are used for mission projects. Sale will be Wed, 4/11 3:30-6:30 pm; Sun, 4/15 noon-3:00 pm; and Wed, 4/18 3:30-6:30 pm.

The Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, Auxiliary, 2178 Tarrytown Road, Clarksville will be having a "Spoon Dinner" from 4 to 7 p.m.   518-768-2004 or 518-301-8119.

WWAARC Craft/Vendor Fair. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 334 Krumkill Rd., Slingerlands, NY 12159. 518-935-4441 or prdepartment@caparcny.org. Proceeds benefit people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in our community.

Felting Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 518-456-7890 or shakereducator@gmail.com www.shakerheritage.org   Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road Albany, NY  12211.

Benefit concert for the Rodino family of Guilderland at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., Westmere at 7 p.m., features pianist John Wassmuth playing classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Free-will offerings will be accepted.