July God Bless America! Luncheon at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 1:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary no later than July 8.  Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642. On the menu this month is a Pulled Pork Sandwich. The cost is $15.00 inclusive

The Voorheesville Farmer’s Market at 68 Maple Ave. Voorheesville on Wed. July 11, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Balloon Sculptures for kids, Decorative Painters, Voorheesville Village Quilters.

Agriculture Camp will run July 3-July 27,  from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Farm to Plate.”  Enjoy learning about livestock, plants, visit farms, listen to speakers, and enjoy local farm foods!  Youth ages 10-18 are welcome to attend. Camp fee: $65.00. Please register early! 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville.

The Old Stone Fort Museum will hold its annual Independence Day living history activities at 1 p.m. on the lawn of the Revolutionary War fort. For more information call (518) 295-7192.  Located in the village of Schoharie at 145 Fort Road, off NY State Rt.30, 2.5 miles south of Interstate 88 Exit 23.

June 30, 10 AM: Elmwood Cemetery, also known as Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, was established in 1860 on land transferred from the First Reformed Church.  Noted families include Becker, Lasher, Myers, Selkirk, and Schoonmaker. One family story sure to be highlighted is that of Garrett Niver who lost his life at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Walks are free but please pre-register with the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, 518-439-4955 option 3. Questions? Contact Susan Leath,

Pucker Street Fair at the Knox Town Park. Friday, June 29 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rides, food, games, vendors, history.

Benefit trap shoot for the Hilltown Community Resource Center food bank. At Helderberg Rod and Gun Club at 386 Quay Rd, Altamont at 12 p.m. Food and raffles. All firearms must be unloaded until in the firing line. 518-441-2160.

Big Howl, a toe-tapping Americana music festival!  Rain or shine! Sunday, June 24, 3 pm - 7 pm. Admission to the Big Howl is $10. Mabee Farm. 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150.  Call (518) 887-5073 for information.

The Voorheesville Farmer’s Market begins it’s 10th season Wednesday, June 20, on 68 Maple Avenue in Voorheesville from 3:30 - 6:30 pm.  Come support our vendors and Cautiously Optimistic will provide music and also Kind Performing Arts and Daisey’s Doggie Retreat are special events.

Hoosick, N.Y. Historian Michael Gabriel will deliver a presentation entitled “Trophies and Loot: After the Battle of Bennington” on June 16, 11:00 AM at Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site on NY-67. He will explore the idea of plunder during the Revolutionary War and discuss examples from the Battle of Bennington.