Color and texture, abstract paintings by Jim Miller at Bella Fleur 182 Main St. in Altamont. Meet the artist 6 p.m. to  8 p.m.

Winter Festival at Lawson Lake County Park, 293 Lawson Lake Rd, Feura Bush, NY 12067 on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 am to 3 pm. Dress warmly for a day full of free winter activities for the whole family, including ice skating, snowmobiling, face painting, a campfire, hover craft rides, as well as Boy Scout Troop 3357 crafting para cord survivor bracelets. Cross country skis and snowshoes are available to use for the public. Come have some fun this winter.

Beautiful Bald Eagles at Thacher Nature Center 10 a.m. Come and learn about these majestic birds of prey and their success in raising two juveniles during 2018. This program begins with a brief indoor presentation, followed by a short trail walk. Appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and up. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

Stories of Healing and Faith from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Albany Friends Meeting House 727 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

Open house at the Schoolcraft House. Members of the Guilderland Historical Society and Guilderland Garden Club invite you to join us for an informational visit and refreshments. The historic 1840s Schoolcraft House at 2299 Western Avenue, Guilderland will be open from 2 - 4 pm on Saturday, February 23 for tours and refreshments to give you the opportunity to become acquainted with John L. Schoolcraft's gem of Gothic Revival architecture.

Slavery in the Capital Region: A Conversation on African American History with Dr. Oscar Williams  2 p.m. @ Mabee Farm. Dr. Oscar Williams, Chair of UAlbany's Africana Studies department, is an expert in African American history. Join us for a conversation on the history of slavery in our region. Free for members or $5.

An Afternoon with the People of Colonial Albany and their Neighbors  2 p.m. Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. PRESENTER: Stefan Bielinski.

2019 Eastern NY Fruit & Vegetable Conference is taking place on Tuesday, Feb 19 from 8 am - 5:15 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 9:am - 4 pm, and Thursday, Feb. 21 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Desmond Conference Center in Albany.  There will be over 50 vendors for an on-site trade show as well as multiple sessions covering tree fruit, small fruit, vegetables, grapes, business management, and much more; many of which will offer DEC credits.

Geneaology workshop series. Tracking couples and families. 7 p.m. Badgley Annex at the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie. outreach@theoldstonefort.org. (518) 295-7192.

Community forums on the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Update will be held in Delmar to discuss the characteristics that define the hamlet and the Town, the community’s vision for the future, and challenges to achieving that vision. North Bethlehem Firehouse, 589 Russell Road from 6 - 8 p.m.