Kayak Through History. Paddle our way upstream from The Waters Edge Lighthouse and back, passing under railroad bridges and around wild islands.  Advance registration is required at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Tickets are $12 and include a kayak rental. 6:00 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, NY 12305

Schoharie Stone Fort Museum will be the final spring program presented by the Clarksville Historical Society. Melinda McTaggert, Director of Educational Outreach for the Schoharie County Historical Society will present an overview of Schoharie County history and information about the Stone Fort Museum Complex. 7:00 p.m. at Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Turnpike Clarksville, NY.

The Magic Years: Handling Stress & Understanding Child Development. The first of the Three-Part Education Program for parents/caregivers of children from birth to age 4. Advanced registration is required with the library at

“Telling Your Story” A discussion group meeting for farm women. From 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Rd, Voorheesville, NY.

Town of Guilderland Board Meeting. Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced his eighth State of the County Listening Tour, providing city, town and village residents with an opportunity to ask their questions on the issues most important to them and their neighbors.  7:00 p.m. at 5209 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, NY 12084

State Senator Anna Kaplan, the first political refugee and first Iranian-American elected to the New York Senate will deliver her talk at the synagogue. For more info visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or email

Town of Rensselaerville to host annual town-wide picnic. This event is this created as a way to bring residents together to share a meal and build community spirit. From 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, at the Medusa firehouse, 28 County Rte 351, Medusa, NY 12120.

Family History Workshop. Volunteer members of CRJGS will present a brief introduction to genealogy research followed by a workshop. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Knesseth Israel Synagogue, 34 East Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY.

Grandpa Cacao Book Launch Party. Please join Liz Zunon for a chocolate celebration and book reading that tells the story of her paternal grandfather, a cacao farmer in the Ivory Coast, growing, harvesting and preparing his cacao fruits to be sent to chocolate factories. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave # 62, Albany, NY 12203

“The Restless Palatines of Schoharie Valley”. This program will incorporate the grounds of the museum, and the surrounding landscape, to help illustrate key elements of early Palatine experiences in the valley. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and active duty military, $3 for students ages 5-17 and free for children under the age of 5. Starts at 1:00 p.m. at The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex, 145 Fort Rd Schoharie, NY.