Convention: Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305. Race relations, gender issues, immigration reform, white privilege, religion play a role in the risks Americans face today. This two day convention, designed for a multi-age, diverse audience, we will explore these risks through a variety of interactive experiences.

Playing With History at The Old Stone Fort Museum. Playing With History monthly series on, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Badgley Museum Annex. 145 Fort Rd., in Schoharie, NY

YOPD Support Group meeting is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville, New York.

The Crafty Crafters will meet at 1 p.m. in the Knox Town Hall to etch a flower vase, then create flowers for the vase. Please call Pat Lightbody (872-9400) for more information.

Your energy costs and deregulation. When the energy markets were deregulated in 1996, the Public Service Commission raised millions of dollars through subsidies and sales tax exemptions to move consumers to ESCO's (Energy Service Companies). Presented by The Capital District Humanist Society. Refreshments at 12:30; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission: Free

Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration. Get advice from an expert!  Please join Tim Albright, of Indian Ladder Farms, 10 a.m. Switzkill Farm in Berne, for a free pruning demonstration. Learn how to get the most from those beautiful trees gracing your yard! Switzkill  Farm is just a jog away, located at the end of Game Farm Road. A 30 minute hike along the Farm's red trail will take place after the demonstration for those interested.

The Helderview Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. at the Albany County Cooperative Extension offices on Martin Rd Voorheesville. Cathie Gifford, Master Gardener, will speak on Clematis. The public is welcome to attend.

Homebuyer Education. This course meets bank and agency education requirements. You will hear from lenders, realtors, and home inspectors. Take this class after you have met with your Homeownership Advisor and when you are ready to start your home search. Course Fee:  $50  Optional Class Manual $20 ACRHA has Homebuyer Education classes available.  All classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 518-765-2425

Free ice fishing clinic. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Albany County Conservation Alliance (ACCA) co-sponsoring, with most of bait and tackle supplied. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center in Knox. 518-872-0800 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This presentation will benefit senior citizens and those concerned about them. Powers of attorney, trusts, living wills and health care proxies will be covered. Mark Brody was a principal attorney in the Office of the NYS Attorney General for over 30 years.  He has lectured at judicial training seminars and at continuing education sessions for attorneys as well.  Please register.