Fall Barbecue Will Benefit Schenectady Day Nursery. 4 to 6:30 p.m. with takeout pick up at the Corner of Lafayette and Liberty Streets (Potratz Advertising Parking Lot, 31 Lafayette Street) in Downtown Schenectady. To benefit Schenectady Day Nursery’s Nutrition Program. Tickets available for sale at the Open Door Bookstore, 128 Jay Street, Schenectady after September 3. They are $15 each on the day of the event. 518 429-6404 or

Tyehimba Jess, the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner in poetry will read from his work and discuss its origins as part of a celebration of spoken word poetry, which will also feature readings by UAlbany students, at 7 p.m. in the Main Theatre of the Performing Arts Center, on UAlbany's Uptown campus.

The Voorheesville Farmer’s Market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church 68 Maple Ave. Voorheesville, will feature music duo Two’s Company. Come down and support our local vendors.

Abhidharma:  Buddhist Insights Into Reality, a one-day teaching by Khenpo Karma David Choephel at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., in Rensselaer, NY.  Times are 10 a.m. - noon and 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (518) 872-1629 or visit  www.albanyktc.org

Immigration Policy: The Changing Landscape. Leonard D’Arrigo, will present an overview of the U.S. immigration system, immigration policy under the Trump administration, developing issues in employment-based immigration, and immigration reform. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. Refreshments at 12:30; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus. New Scotland Avenue at Academy Road, Albany.

Hawk Migration Watch at Thacher Park. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thacher Park Overlook is a great place to watch for hawks flying south during their fall migration. Hawk Watch leader Will Aubrey will be on hand to answer questions, provide background material, compile statistics, and assist with hawk identification. Come see live raptors and learn about wildlife rehabilitation with Richele Ford. Call (518)872-0800 for additional information.

Friends Roadside Cleanup at Thacher Park at 9 a.m. Please lend a hand to the Friends of Thacher Park on a cleanup of their adopted section of Thacher Park Road. Parking fees are waived for the day for all volunteers. Must be 18 or older and able to walk about 3 miles downhill. Meet at the Hop Field picnic area. Call (518)872-0800 to register.

The Half Moon Button Club will meet 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.  The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon. The program this month will be presented by Karen Kammer on “Wee People” Buttons. Bring a bag lunch.  Dessert will be provided. 869-8125.

4-H Cooking program for youth. Cornell Cooperative Extension. 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville, NY. 6 p.m. The club will help youth explore healthy foods and cooking using proper cooking techniques as well as food safety and sanitation. Ages 10 to 18. $25 for the year. Register: (518)765-3543 or

“Focus on Phalaenopsis” at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. meeting, will include three internationally renowned speakers, sales of orchids and supplies, a show table and open discussions with the experts. The $18 registration fee provides breakfast coffee, goodies and a catered lunch. We are honored to be one of the few areas in the country selected for this event.