Esyo String Day. We have incredible guest artists coming to give performance masterclasses for our students and a hands-on string maintenance workshop with an expert violin maker. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Empire State Youth Orchestra, at Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, 12305

Women in Business Meeting. Women In Business Monthly Networking Meeting. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ink & Ivy House of Beauty 457 Route 146 Guilderland Center, 12085

History Lecture. Reaching for the Ideal Community: Three American Utopias - WEBINAR. The New York State Library is pleased to host Sandra Opdycke, Ph.D. Please register for this online program https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/9870230 11 a.m. via virtual

Dr. Elizabeth Lamb and Dr. Amara Dunn, NYS Integrated Pest Management. 1 p.m. Promoting Biological Control in Cut Flower Production (pesticide credits available) and 2 p.m. What Are Biopesticides? Should I Be Use Them on My Cut Flowers? (pesticide credits available) For info and registration, visit https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=166, or (518)765-3518 via zoom

Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussions. NYS OMH Partners with behavioral health news to co-sponsor series. The stigma surrounding mental illness leads to discrimination and a loss of opportunities for people living with mental illness. For info and registration visit https://behavioralhealthnews.org/stigma-roundtables/ 2 p.m. via virtual.

Have a Heart. Read a book about playing outside and learn why it is good for your heart. What does our heart look like? How does it send blood to all parts of your body?  Jan 18 to Jan 21. Cost $40 Classes will start from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Innovation & Science 15 Museum Dr, Schenectady, 12308 

Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussions. NYS OMH Partners with behavioral health news to co-sponsor series. The stigma surrounding mental illness leads to discrimination and a loss of opportunities for people living with mental illness. For info and registration visit https://behavioralhealthnews.org/stigma-roundtables/ 2 p.m. via virtual.

First Friday Business Breakfast. Learn how to keep your business safe with Keith Newell from, Kean Computing, our cyber security expert. Keith will give tips on how to keep your business or personal information safe. Admission $15 Online Registration and $20 at the Door. 8 to 9 a.m. Tru by Hilton/ Homeward Suites Crossgates 1651 Western Ave Albany, 12203

Support Group Meeting: Further Along Survivors of Suicide. The group is structured to meet the needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newtonville Methodist Church, corner of Maxwell Road and Route 9 in Loudonville,

Margery Daughtrey and Dr. Bill Miller, Cornell University. 1 p.m. Cutting Out Cut Flower Diseases (pesticide credits available) and 2 p.m. Stump the Professor (Bring All Your Bulb Questions!) For info and registration, visit https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=166, or (518)765-3518 via zoom