Memorial Day ceremony. Orsini Park, Altamont. 1 p.m. A community event hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars followed by refreshments.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardener Plant Sale takes on a Different Twist from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Rd, Voorheesville.

Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Rail Trail with Ondatra Adventures from1 to 4 p.m. Where: Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.

Native Plant Sale at Thacher Park Overlook. Saturday and Sunday. 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The sale theme is “Beauty and Beyond”, featuring plants with blossoms and beauty for all seasons.  Native plants can fill those difficult areas as well as bring gorgeous color throughout the year. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

Annual Garage (Lawn) Sale on May 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This annual sale, offering a wide variety of items, will be held rain or shine on the lawn of the Museum. It is a fundraiser to benefit the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, a non-profit organization. American Italian Heritage Association and Museum 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, New York 12205 (518) 435-1979

Rensselaerville Town Wide Garage Sale. Craft Vendors in Park on May 19 from 9 am – 4 pm. Maps, lunch menu, and bathrooms available @ Rt. 85 Firehouse.

The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will perform its traditional spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in historic Chancellor's Hall in the New York State Education Building 89 Washington Avenue in Albany. (518) 428-5382 or

On Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19, The Schoharie Valley Garden Club and the Schoharie Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild will present a joint Flower and Quilt Show, “Welcome Spring with Petals, Threads, and Leaves,” at the Schoharie Library at 103 Knower Avenue in Schoharie. Friday, May 18, at 3:30 - 6:30 pm and Saturday, May 19, from 11 am - 2 pm.

Capital District Farmers Market Association will be holding two ongoing farmers markets on Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday markets will be at the First United Methodist Church at 428 Kenwood Ave in Delmar from 2:30 pm until 6 pm. Thursday Markets will be at the Suny Plaza at 353 Broadway in Albany from 11 am to 2 pm.  Both markets will have fresh produce and goods, as well as food vendors.

Please join us for the 35th Annual Rotary Youth Recognition Awards Event held on May 16 from 12 - 1:30 pm at the Zaloga American Legion Club (see flyer attached). Please RSVP by May 8 to (518) 456-8766 or (518) 573-5996 or email: