History lecture. A Living Anthem: The Complicated Biography of “The Star-Spangled Banner” - Webinar. The New York State Library is pleased to host Mark Clague, Ph.D. Please register for this online program https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/9376433. 1 p.m. via virtual

Comic and Illustration Workshop Part two.  Learn the basic elements of cartooning like panels, word balloons, composition, sequential storytelling, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at  Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207

Kitchen 216. Guilderland Chamber of Commerce presents Kitchen 216 at Modern Soul Food, ribbon cutting at noon and sampling of food afterwards! Rsvp to

Flames of Hope. This will be an opportunity for communitiy members and the public to raise awareness about suicide and hone the lives lost to suicide. 6 to 7 p.m. at The Crossing of Colonie 580 Albany Shaker Rd, Loundonville 12211.

Caves and Karst. Starting at the visitor center, participants will come to understand the development of Thacher Park's unique landscape. We will caravan to unique areas in the park to observe an active sinkhole, resurging underground streams, and more! Ages 16+.9:30 a.m. at Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road Voorheesville, 12186

Attic Treasures Appraisal Day. The Rensselaerville Historical Society is offering you the chance to get an expert estimate of value/appraisal of your antiques and historic pieces. Admission is $10, which includes one appraisal. Registration is required at  rensselaervillehistoricalsociety.weebly.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville.

Indian Ladder Trail. Learn about the geological processes that shaped this striking rock face, and the ways that these rocks in turn shaped local history. Tour begins at the Indian Ladder Trailhead nearest the Visitor Center and continues one-mile round-trip. 12 p.m. at Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road Voorheesville, 12186

BKW Hall of Fame. Athletic Department will induct the 2022 Hall of Fame Class. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Please let Athletic Director Tom Galvin know if you are coming by emailing [email protected]. at 6 p.m.

The Gilded Age. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

Rainbows and Prisms. Participants make a spectroscope to “bend light” anywhere and a suncatcher with a prism to cast rainbows in their window at home. Sept 28 from 12 to 12:45 and Oct 1, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Cost $12 per child for non-members and $10 for Museum Members. Registration is required at  www.miSci.org or email