Columbus Day Celebration. Our celebration includes a recorded presentation titled “Christopher Columbus: Hero Not Heathen,” by actor, bestselling author and political commentator Michael Knowles. 11 a.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205. A reception follows.

Cause a Scene for a Good Cause.  Enjoy yourself and support our cause at a special fundraising event for Arts Center of the Capital Region. From 5 to 8 p.m. at Blaze Pizza, Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave., Albany, 12203

Brook's BBQ. Onesquethaw Vol Fire Co.- Clarksville Station. Chicken Dinner $11; Rib Dinner $13; Chicken only $9; Rib only $11. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. 2178 Tarrytown Rd, Clarksville, 12041

Viva Vieques III. We again partner with New York Capitol Region for Vieques, an organization working to help Puerto Rico become more hurricane resistant. We will have food trucks and great music from Los Victones with special guest Tracy Nelson. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Rd Rensselaerville, NY

Drink the Seasons: Autumn. Led by historian John Gearing, we’ll make, and sample, a variety of seasonal historic libations, made with locally grown ingredients. Cost is $25 and pre-registration required at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Event starts at 6 p.m. at The Brouwer House, 14 N Church St Schenectady.

Voorheesville class of 1969 reunion. School tour at 11 a.m. and a buffet dinner at Indian Ladder Farms at 6 p.m. 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont.  For more info contact: Rosina Ilchuk Ansaldo at:

Voorheesville Fire Department Open House. Spaghetti Dinner — ages 12 and up $5; 11 and under free. Firetrucks on display or take a ride. All proceeds top benefit Albany County Burn Fund. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 12 Altamont Rd, Voorheesville.

All you can eat Breakfast will be served for a donation of just $8. You can enjoy eggs (any style), french toast, pancakes, homefries, a variety of breakfast meats, toast and juices, milk and a bottomless cup of coffee. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Boyd Hilton VFW Post 7062, Mill St., Altamont

The Onesquethaw Fish & Game Club will be having a breakfast. Include regular, blueberry and whole wheat pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries, toast, sausage and sausage gravy. The cost is $8; $5 for 6 to 10 yrs; 5 and under free. From 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 2032 Tarrytown Rd, Feura Bush.

First Monday Free Spaghetti Dinners to Resume! On the menu: spaghetti with meatballs (or meatless sauce), bread, salad, and Apple Pie for dessert. From 5 to 7 p.m. at Altamont Reformed Church, 129 Lincoln Avenue, Altamont