New Salem Fire Department Fish Fry Dinner. Friday, March 22, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Plenty of parking, and if you prefer takeout call 765-2244.

Community Dinner. The public is invited to attend a free dinner from 5 pm to 7 pm at Christ's Church, 4 Charles Park, Guilderland. No reservation is necessary.

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner. A dinner to benefit the Special Olympics of the Capital District on Sunday, March 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Parish Hall, Middleburgh Suggested donation $10. Take-outs available.

Legion Breakfast. The Voorheesville American Legion is having St Patrick’s Day breakfast Sunday on March 17 from 8 am to 12 pm. Adults-$10, kids-$5.

On and Off the Trail: Exhibition Opening. Saturday, March 16, 2pm at Mabee Farm. Refreshments served. $5, or free for members.

Drink the Seasons workshops. Friday, March 15, 6pm at Brouwer House. Registration is $25 or $80 for all four (June 27, October 3, December 12) Register at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.

Food donations needed. The GHS PTSA runs the concession table at the Spring Musical on March 14-16 7 pm, and 3 pm on March 17. We need food and water donations or anything that can be easily sold. Donations can be dropped off starting Thursday March 14 at the school main office.

Brooks Barbecue: The Helderberg Christian School at 96 Main St. in East Berne, will host a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, March 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m or until sold out. Drive-through take-out only. Advance order, $12; day of event, $13. Call by March 12 to pre-order at 518-499-5416.

“The Darkening Age — The Christian Destruction of the Classical Age”: A book by Catherine Nixey will be reviewed by Dr. Hans-Friedrich Mueller, professor of Ancient and Modern Literature at Union College. The free program, hosted by The Capital District Humanist Society, starts at 1:15 p.m., preceded by a “meet and mingle” session with refreshments at 12:30 p.m. in room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Avenue at Academy Road. 518-533-2666.

Eat kielbasa: The Voorheesville American Legion is holding its annual Polish Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults pay $12, kids eat for $6 — and that includes pierogis, golabkis, and other favorites.