African Americans have had a critical role in the history of the U.S. military and the national theme for Black History Month is “African Americans in Times of War.” Albany County will celebrate these women at 10 a.m. with a panel of veterans who will talk about their experiences as African American soldiers. Cahill Room, 112 State St. Albany.

"Basic Candle-making.” Ballston Spa. The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa.

MSQ celebrates the music of our time, performing works by David Froom, Nils Vigeland, and Union faculty composer Hilary Tann. Following this performance, MSQ will engage in an open Q&A session with audience members. 1 p.m. Emerson Auditorium in the Taylor Music Center, Union College.

Feisty Fishers. 1 to 2:30 p.m. We will start inside with a short talk about the history and biology of the fisher. Then we will continue outside for a walk in the preserve as we look for signs of the fisher. We plan to walk approximately one mile. Ages 6+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

The New York State Museum will present Women of Science at the NYS Museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Apple Tree Pruning Class: Have you ever wanted to learn how to prune? Come to beautiful Switzkill Farm in Berne on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 when Tim Albright, back by popular demand, will demonstrate pruning techniques and address your pruning questions. Dress for the weather as much of the presentation will be outside. Refreshments inside the lodge will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

Pine Bush Trivia Night for Adults on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. How well do you know the Albany Pine Bush? Come test your knowledge at our first-ever Pine Bush Trivia Night!  Join us for fun, food and some friendly competition. Light refreshments will be provided. Adults only. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required.  Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation concludes its 2017-18 “Synagogue Scholars” series with a book discussion by Professor Martha Rozett of Their Promised Land: My Grandparents in Love and War by Ian Buruma. The service and program, open to all who wish to worship and learn, begin at 8 p.m.  B’nai Sholom is located at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York.

Winter’s Eve Nature Journaling on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The cold weather and short days of winter mean many of us spend less time enjoying and connecting with nature. During this indoor, evening program we will spend time appreciating living and once-living objects and photographs of the Pine Bush Preserve while we exercise our creativity through nature journaling. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials, purchase journals at the start of the program, or create their own journals out of materials we will provide.

The Hilltowns Players will hold auditions for their spring comedy show  "Sketches from the Carol Burnett Show!" on Feb. 6 and 7th at 7 p.m. in the BKW high school library in Berne.  The show will be taken on the road to local churches and organizations the first three weekends in May (excluding Mother's Day)  For more information call 518-275-9662.