International Women’s Day Celebration 12 p.m. In Italy it is called “Festa della Donna.”  Around the world it is an occasion to express appreciation to women and their economic, political, and social achievements. American Italian Heritage Association and Museum on 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, New York  12205. (518) 435-1979.

The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will host its annual beekeeping seminar on Saturday, March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Malta at the HVCC TEC-SMART Conference Facility at 345 Hermes Road.  Registration information and forms are available at www.adirondackbees.org.

Nature Art Show Opening at Thacher Nature Center on Saturday, March 10, 1 – 4 p.m.  Come and be inspired by the works of talented local artists. The exhibit will feature nature-inspired artwork in a variety of media ranging from watercolors, oils, and photography, to fiber and wood. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Nature Art Exhibit will be on display until March 28, Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Nobel Prize winner Joachim Frank, former UAlbany professor, poet, and fiction writer will host a conversation about life in the arts and sciences at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Huxley Theatre, NYS Museum, Cultural Education Center, in the Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.

The regular meeting of the Knox Historical Society will be held at 7:00 pm at Town Hall.  Come join us in preserving and presenting the history of Knox as we move towards our permanent charter!  For more information, call 518-860-7861. Refreshments will be served.

“Beer, Brewing, and Pieter Bronck: Brewing in Beverwyck & Early Albany” Educator, local historian, and enthusiastic home brewer Richard Muggeo, will review how beer was brewed in Beverwyck, 2 p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186.

Haudenosaunee 101 with Freida J. Jacques is a unique opportunity to learn about the Haudenosaunee from a Clanmother of the Onondaga Nation. Jacques will discuss the Iroquois Confederacy using her own life experience, and will invite the audience to ask questions. This program is generously sponsored by Humanities NY. Saturday, March 3 at 2 pm at the Mabee Farm 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150; $5, free for members.

Onesquethaw Union Cemetery Association annual meeting at the Onesquethaw Reformed Church, 11 Groesbeck Rd., Feura Bush, NY. at 7 p.m.

Talk and readings from “The Inscription in the Window”. The Friends of Pruyn House welcome author, Sylvie Briber on Sunday, March 4 at 2 pm.

Hug A Tree. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Calling all kids!! Would you know what to do if you were outside playing or hiking and became lost? If you’re not sure, this program is for you. There will be a guided hike following the program. Ages 6+. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.