The regular meeting of the Knox Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. at Knox Town Hall.  Join us as we work to preserve and present the history of Knox. Refreshments will be served. 518-860-7861.

Staged reading of Southern Haunt, "a spooky, sexy Southern gothic play set in Savannah," followed by Q&A with playwright Kathryn Walat and director Portia Krieger at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center's Studio Theatre on the University at Albany uptown campus.

Easter Egg Hunt from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Clarksville Community Church. 1997 Delaware Turnpike, Clarksville New York. Our Easter Egg Hunt is a rain or shine event. Games and activities for children of all ages. Free will offering accepted.

Turtle Time on Thursday, April 5, from 2 – 2:15 pm. Want to learn more about local turtles? Don’t miss this chance to meet a live turtle (no touching) and discover something new about these ancient reptiles! Bring your questions and curiosity. All ages. Free! Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Fee: Free!  Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Turtle Time on Tuesday, April 3, from 2 – 2:15 pm. Want to learn more about local turtles? Don’t miss this chance to meet a live turtle (no touching) and discover something new about these ancient reptiles! Bring your questions and curiosity. All ages. Free! Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Fee: Free! Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Fox Trot on Monday, April 2, from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. Join us for a short, inside presentation on the two species of fox that live in the Pine Bush. We will then continue outside for a hike to look for signs of them. We will walk approximately one mile over rolling terrain. Ages 8+. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Owl Pellet Investigation at Thacher Nature Center on Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. Come learn about some of nature’s most amazing birds of prey – owls! We’ll discuss the physical adaptations that help make owls exceptional hunters, as well as how and why owl pellets are formed. We’ll conclude with an owl pellet dissection. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

Italian Easter Bake Sale on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum at 1227 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205. Come, discover, and partake in locally and home baked traditional Italian goods such as Ricotta Pie, Ricotta Wheat Pie, Guanti (ewonds), Paski Bread (Babka), Ham & Cheese Pie, Easter Bread and Classic Italian Cookies (Genets & Pizzelles). To ensure you get your favorite treats, please pre-order by picking up, completing, and returning your order form at the museum.

Almost Full Moon Hike on Friday, March 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy the Pine Bush at night with an hour-long hike under the full moon. We will plan to hike 0.9 miles over rolling topography stopping intermittently for night vision and sound observations. Ages 6+. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Genealogy, or family history, is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States today. Beginning on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m., the Schoharie County Historical Society will be offering an opportunity for you to realize the emotional and intellectual rewards of family research through a five-part Genealogy Workshop Series taking place at the Old Stone Fort Museum. 7 p.m.