Partridge Run State Forest. Various courses will be offered for different skill levels, and instruction will also be available for novices. Registration and starts are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Orienteering Club 431 Partridge Run Rd, Berne, 12023

Stockade Walkabout. New York State's first historic district, invites visitors for a rare opportunity to step inside a series of private homes and experience living history! Cost $20 Tickets are available at https://schenectadyhistorical. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stockade, Schenectady. 

Illustration Workshop. Learn the basic elements of cartooning like panels, word balloons, composition, sequential storytelling, and more with Mentor Marcus Kwame Anderson. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at  Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway #107, Albany, 12207

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Join historian and Sharon Historical Society President Ron Ketelsen as he presents a portrait of the woman known as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. This program will be presented both live and via Zoom Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/Under-ground-Railroad at 7 p.m. at Sharon Springs Free Public Library 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, 13459

Sharon Springs Walking Tour. The tour will be focusing on the many buildings, spas, hotels, boarding and rooming houses during Harvest Festival on September 17 and 18. Tickets cost $10 per person. 11 a.m. at 1 p.m each day. at Sharon Springs 210 Main Street Sharon Springs, 13459

Meet and Mingle Mixer. Sample 110 Grill’s amazing cuisine and meet some like-minded business friends at our end of summer mixer 5 p.m. at 110 Grill at Crossgates Mall 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, 12203,

Educational Lecture. Eleanor Everywhere - webinar. The New York State Library is pleased to host Sandra Opdycke, Ph.D. Please register for this online program https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/8555765 11 a.m. via virtual.

Reducing Food Waste. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

Women in Business at Tara Kitchen Guilderland. A monthly networking opportunity to connect with women in various industries, discuss women entrepreneurship and business, and more. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tara Kitchen, Guilderland 1785 Western Ave Guilderland, 12203. 

Alice Begley plaque dedication. The late Begley will be honored at the Schoolcraft House. 1 p.m. at Schoolcraft House, 2299 Western Ave, Guilderland, 12084