On Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5 pm - 7:30 pm, Steve and Jude Chiera will host a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. Menu includes; Spaghetti and Meatballs entrée, Tossed Salad, Italian Bread, Peach Shortcake, and Beverage (Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate). Donation: Adults $12, (Children 5-10) $5 and under 5 Free.for reservations and information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events.

Turkey Supper on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thompsons Lake Reformed Church. 1210 Thacher Park Rd,, East Berne.

Snowmobile safety course. Earn safety certification. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch included. Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne Altamont Rd. Pre-registration required at http://bit.ly/snowmobilesafety2018 or 518-657-1047.

Barbecue on Thursday evening, Oct. 18, from 3:30 until sold out or 6:30 pm at the latest. It will be at 678 NY RT 9W, on the East side of RT 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077.

Brooks BBQ on Friday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. until sold out. Lynnwood Reformed Church at 3714 Carman Rd, Schenectady. Drive Thru ONLY. Chicken/Rib Dinners - $11/$13 and Chicken/Rib a la carte - $6/$9.

On Saturday, Sept. 29 -- America's Best Food Writers Panel @UAlbany! Free and open to the public.

Meet Francis Lam, "the voice of American food culture" (The Washington Post), host of “The Splendid Table” broadcast on more than 400 public radio stations across America, and editor of Random House cookbook imprint Clarkson Potter.

Hosted by Steve Barnes of the Times Union Table Hopping blog, the 11 am food panel will also feature:

• Mark Kurlansky, major bestselling author of food history books, including Salt and Cod, with his new book, Milk!

Annual Columbus Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.at the American Italian Heritage Museum and Cultural Center on 1227 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205. Please join us in celebrating the man who made the New World known to the Old World changing these Worlds forever!  Political, ethnic, civic and cultural leaders will speak. Please help us save Columbus Day by attending. Please bring dessert for the reception that follows.  Free and open to the public.

Chicken Barbecue at McKownville United Methodist Church at 1565 Western Ave, Albany from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Beer, Brewers and Beverwyck. A Beer and Pretzels Fundraising Event For the Bethlehem Historical Association. Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Place: Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

The Clarksville Historical society will present its second fall program. Come join us to hear Mark Bodnar, ARC trustee & historian as he gives a tour of the many historic figures interred in the “Albany Rural Cemetery” including some from the civil war. The program will be held at the Clarksville Community Church, Delaware Tpke. Clarksville, NY and start at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome, free admission.