Save the Pine Bush is sponsoring a bird walk at 8 a.m. See the Fall leaves and birds that have taken residence. The leader will be expert Neal Reilly. Meet at the Discovery Center. (518)465-8930.

The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level Western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary school cafeteria from 7.30 until 10 p.m. The caller is Ray Taylor.  Please wear soft sole shoes.

Benjamin Franklin will be appearing at the BKW School Auditorium, 7 p.m.  Listen to him tell his fascinating life story and take a selfie with him!  Sponsored by the Knox Historical Society in collaboration with the BKW Social Studies Dept and made possible by a grant from the BKW PTA.  Refreshments will be served.  For more information, call 518-860-7861.

“Baseball's Greatest Hit: Take Me Out to the Ball Game" will be Tim Wiles' fun program at the Guilderland Historical Society's meeting. Everyone is invited to attend the program beginning at 7:30 pm and join us for the social hour following at the Mynderse-Frederick House, 451 Route 146, Guilderland Center. For information call 518 861-8582.

Discover the Hilltowns: Farms and Artisans Tour: Choose your destinations among farms, artisan studios and other places of interest.  A directory of attractions is included on free maps for this self-guided driving tour, which are available at local libraries, or print one at www.hilltowns.org, or get one at any of the destinations where you see a “TOUR” sign with a yellow sunflower.  Call (518)618-5376 for more information.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Brouwer House, Schenectady’s oldest, newest house. 4 p.m. 14 North Church, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease support group. 7 p.m. at the Route 7 Diner, 1090 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. Dinner is ordered off the menu (individual bills).  Reservations are not required. Patients (any age) and caregivers are welcome to attend to learn more about Parkinson’s disease. 518-783-3492 or 518-371-0448, after 3:00 p.m.

Living History Event, Gifts of the Haudenosaunee.10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Visitors will immerse themselves in the rich gifts of the Haudenosaunee  culture , heritage, and traditions. Admission is $8/adults; $5/members, seniors, and students with ID; and free for children five and younger. Location is throughout Ganondagan State Historic Site. 1488 NY-444, Victor, NY 14564.

Science on the River open house by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. At Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg, NY from 2 to 5 p.m. Wet classroom, crafts, and hands-on activities. (845) 889-4745 ext. 109.

St. Matthew's Church in Voorheesville is sponsoring presentations on three issues in family health this fall. The first, on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, is on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.