Sujatha Gidla, memoirist and NYC subway conductor, will visit the NYS Writers Institute at the University at Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Gidla, author of Ants Among Elephants: An Untouchable Family and the Making of Modern India, the story of a family's attempts to achieve a better life against all odds, and one of the most talked-about books of 2017, will speak at 4:15 p.m. in the Standish Room, Science Library, on the university's Uptown Campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany. Later that same day, Gidla will be featured in a Conversation/Q&A at 7:30 p.m.

Schoharie County Historical Society will host a conversation lecture and workshop led by Master Furniture Conservator David Bayne. 1 p.m. at the Badgley Museum Annex at the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex. 145 Fort Road in Schoharie.

The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday, Oct. 19, from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.  The caller is Ray Taylor, Please wear soft sole shoes. Phone 518 827-4894.

Geology, Landscape and the Iroquois Homeland presented by Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten, Geologist, New York State Museum. At 7 PM. Bethlehem Historical Association at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum 1003 River Road, Selkirk 12158.

Please take notice that the Switzkill Farm Harvestfest is now, rescheduled as A Spooktacular Boo Bash to be held at Switzkill Farm in Berne, NY on Saturday, October 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be crafts, cider and donuts, s'mores, a costume parade and prizes, and spooky stories around the campfire.  We hope to see you there!

St. Thomas the Apostle School Annual Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 am - 4 pm at the St. Thomas the Apostle School, 42 Adams Place, Delmar, NY 12054. There will be a large variety of craft vendors, a bucket auction, face painting, a Scholastic Book Fair, bake sale, and breakfast and lunch served in the cafeteria. Information regarding becoming a vendor can be directed towards Laura Giarrusso at 518-429-0289 or by email at

2018 Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair. Community Advocates for Sustainable Energy will hold its third annualRenewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair at Doane Stuart School (199 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY) on Saturday, October 20, from 10 am – 4 pm. It is the largest event of its kind in the Capital District and beyond. This event is free and open to the public with free parking.

Invasive Species Education and Work Day on Saturday, October 20; from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Eldridge Research Center at 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY.  Christopher Williams of Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) will be sharing research on invasive species, teaching invasive species identification, and encouraging citizen science through the use of iMap Invasives.

Voorheesville Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 68 Maple Ave, Voorheesville from 3:30 - 6:30 pm features Upstate Council music, Samantha Bailey Photography and Priority Hay Co.

The Westerlo Historical Society will be hosting a “Meet & Greet” with Jerry Finin, author of A Good and Noble Thing: The Pioneering Life and Service of Anna Ward Perkins, M.D. on Sunday, September 30, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Westerlo Town Hall (933 CR 401).