June 30, 10 AM: Elmwood Cemetery, also known as Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, was established in 1860 on land transferred from the First Reformed Church.  Noted families include Becker, Lasher, Myers, Selkirk, and Schoonmaker. One family story sure to be highlighted is that of Garrett Niver who lost his life at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Walks are free but please pre-register with the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, 518-439-4955 option 3. Questions? Contact Susan Leath,

To reduce Route 9W congestion, and to improve safety, the Town of Bethlehem is planning to build a roundabout at the intersection and to extend sidewalks along Rte 9W and Glenmont Road. Open house and public workshop at the Glenmont Elementary School (328 Route 9W, Glenmont). 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and the workshop at 6:30 pm and then be open for questions and comments.

The Dutch Settlers Society of Albany will hold their Annual meeting on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at The Brouwer House, 14 North Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.  It will be followed by a Catered Luncheon at 11:-00 a.m. A Board meeting will be held at 9 a.m. For information and to make a reservation, you may contact (518) 861-5087.

“Brain Health,” a lecture at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5148 Western Turnpike, Guilderland. Richard Holub, MD, president of Neurological Associates of Albany. 7 p.m. Register at 518-355-0134.

Science Lecture Series: Saving the Pine Bush 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us this evening for a presentation on Save the Pine Bush’s efforts to protect and save the Albany Pine Bush. Ages 15+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Registration required. 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

Free Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station where certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand to install or inspect your child car seats. The event will be on Wednesday, June 20, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and will be held at the Troop “G” Headquarters, 760 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule appointments call the New York State Police Traffic Section at 518-783-3258.

Albany County Legislators Victoria Plotsky and Bill Reinhardt will be holding a paid sick leave informational session at New Scotland Town Hall from 6:30 - 8 p.m. This is meant to advise people what the proposed law might mean for them, and to give people the chance to meet their legislators.

The Duanesburg Historical Society will meet on Monday, June 18 at 7:00 pm at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson. Steve Schrade will present “A Century of Family Businesses in the Town of Duanesburg.” All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Hoosick, N.Y. Historian Michael Gabriel will deliver a presentation entitled “Trophies and Loot: After the Battle of Bennington” on June 16, 11:00 AM at Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site on NY-67. He will explore the idea of plunder during the Revolutionary War and discuss examples from the Battle of Bennington.

The Saddlemire Homestead Museum will be open from noon to 2:00 pm as part of NYS Path Through History Weekend featuring the Anti-Rent War in the Hilltowns.  Come see our tin horn and Calico Indian costumes, and browse our exhibits depicting early life in the Pill Box Capital of the World! The Saddlemire Homestead is located at 2190 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156) in Knox.  For more information, call 518-860-7861.