Hooked on Blacksmithing. The perfect opportunity to learn the basics of blacksmithing in a fun, inclusive environment. This workshop is $150 and open to students 16+. Buy tickets at schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction 12150

Working on Wellness with MHANY. Speaker: Mental Health Association in New York. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. at 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

Master Food Preserver Training. Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a 3-day training from April 28 to 30. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CCE Warren County 377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg,  12885

The Life of William Shakespeare. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. at 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

Fly-In Breakfast.  A-10 Operations in the Air War Over Serbia. 8:30 a.m. at Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, 12302

The History of the American Feed Sack and Its Uses” by Cindy McKeon. Duanesburg Historical Society meeting. 7 p.m. at Bishop Scully Hall 1735 Alexander Road Delanson, 12053

Fossils of Thacher. Everyone knows about the dinosaurs... but what lived before them? Learn about the plants and animals that used to call New York home. Great for young paleontologists ages 8-15. Call 518-872-0800 to register. 12 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville 12186

The Art of Prescribed Fire. Join us on this 0.9-mile hike to learn about prescribed fire in the Albany Pine Bush and reflect on Wen’s artwork.  Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. April 19 and 30. 11 a.m. via online

Spring Cleaning! Downsizing and Decluttering Speaker: Sharon Cramer, AARP Volunteer. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. at 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661.

ACG Annual Meeting.  Join us for a recap of what was certainly a year for the books. Learn more about the exhibitions Registration is required at