DEC Lecture. DEC staff will discuss the emergence of Beech Leaf Disease in New York and its potential threat to forests across the state. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800. 10:30 a.m. Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville 12186

A New Nation: Schenectady in the Early Republic 1800-1830. The exhibition will be hosted by the Schenectady County Historical Society. 2 p.m. at the Museum at 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady 12305

The Half Moon Button Club. Bring a bag of lunch.  Dessert will be provided.  For more info, call Kirsti at 518-869-8125.  Everyone is welcome!  The social time starts at 10:00 a.m. and the business meeting at 11:30 at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, 12054.

Capital District Modern Quilt Guild Meeting. The mission of the Capital District Modern Quilt Guild is to further members’ modern quilting skills and to inspire and educate the Capital District community on modern and non-traditional quilting. 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, 12054

Road to Wellsville by T. Coraghessan Boyle. Join the SCHS Book Club: The Serious Side of Food to take a deep look at a topic we often take for granted: food! 6 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305

ACG'S 2023 Annual Meeting. It will be a recap of one of our busiest and most art-filled years to date, with our ever-expanding strive for “More Art Everywhere” – all thanks to you. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery. 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207

Walking Tour: Stockade Sacred Spaces. In this tour, we’ll explore these spaces and hear their stories from the people who keep them sacred today. Cost: $13 Tickets and member RSVP at schenectadyhistorical.org/event/sacred. 10 a.m. at Museum & Library 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305

Investigations at the Yates Farmhouse, Glenville with Daniel Mazeau and Aaron Gore, archaeologists. Mazeau and Gore, archaeologists with Beverwyck Archaeology, will discuss findings of their recent field investigations and research for the Yates house and property in Glenville. Cost: $8. 2 p.m. at Museum & Library 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305

Easter Sunrise Service  Joint  with New Scotland Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, Delmar Presbyterian Church. Will start at 5:50 a.m. at New Scotland Road Presbyterian Church. 2010 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands.

Easter Worship.  Easter Worship Service. 10:30 a.m. at Altamont Reformed Church Altamont, 12009.