Pie/Casserole Basket Weaving Workshop. Participants will make a 12 by 12 inch basket, which is just the right size to carry a pie or casserole dish. Please bring your lunch. Cost is $45 for SHS members and $50 for non-members. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY.

Meeting Announcement. Public open meeting and everyone interested in the future of Hilltown-based health care is invited. Meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Helderberg Ambulance building, 978 Cole Hill Rd, East Berne, NY.

Helderberg Hearts and Hands Club. A new community-service program sponsored by HFCO being offered to students in grades 3 -8. Register at: http://www.helderbergfco.com/. First meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox Reformed Church, Knox.

Explore a Bog at Thacher Nature Center. What is the nature of a bog? Who lives there? What kinds of plants exist in a bog? We will explore these questions and more. Call 518-872-0800 to register. Event starts at 2:00 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY.

Nature Photography Walk at Thacher Park, with Hillary Raimo. Learn how to take a unique picture, better your composition, and experiment with abstract nature techniques. Class fee of $25. Space is limited and registration is required. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY

"Becoming More Visible". Meet the four fearless transgender young people defy societal norms to become their true selves. Hosted by the Pride Center, Rocks, and the Albany Damien Center. From 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Rocks, 77 Central Ave., Albany, NY.

Hilltowns Alive Presents: Historic Rensselaerville Tour. Join local resident, historic preservationist and Helderberg Brewery Bartender, Gerritt Platel on a walking tour of Rensselaerville’s Historic Main Street. Cost: $5/person by email at

Amateur Radio Field Day.  Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service. From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. until June 23, at the Hailes Cave Pavilion, Thacher Park.

Taste of Little Italy Tour. Che Bello! Come explore Schenectady’s Little Italy in the best way possible- through its foods! Registration fee is $15. Event starts at 2:00 p.m also on Wednesday, July 10, at Municipal Lot on Warren Street Schenectady, NY.

People and Trees Hike. Join author and arborist, Bill Logan, for a hike at the Preserve following a reading of his latest book, Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees, at the Rensselaerville Library. Registration required: