Hike to Hang Glider Cliff at Thacher Park. Take a guided hike to the escarpment in the north zone of the park and learn about the interesting geology of the landscape along the way. Call 518-872-0800 to register. Meet at the Carrick Road parking area, 6:00 p.m. At Thacher Park,87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY. Meet at the Carrick Road parking area.

Voorheesville Farmer's Market, Cooperative Extension Nutrition; Pampered Chef. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 68 Maple Ave. Voorheesville, NY

Ferragosto Celebration. An Italian holiday originally celebrated to mark the middle of the summer and the end of hard labor in the fields. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair.  We will provide refreshments and a couple of bocce ball sets. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Tomatoes 101. Learn how to make and can salsa and diced tomatoes using a boiling water canner, including necessary equipment. 3rd of a 4-series class by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Costs $20 or $15 each if you take 2 or more. Registration is required, contact

GCC Golf Scramble at Western Turnpike.  Put together a foursome or just come alone and have the chance to play a quick 9 holes with other members during the Scramble! Only $30 for Members! From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Western Turnpike Golf Course, 2350 Western Ave, Guilderland.

Huyck Preserve Annual Benefit Gala. Join us for a summer evening with good friends as we celebrate the Huyck Preserve with silent auction, food, and 50/50 raffle. Starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Carey Institute for Global Good, 63 Huyck Rd, Rensselaerville, NY.

Stuyvesant Plaza Summer Sidewalk Sale. Merchants will bring their goods outdoors during the plaza’s second sidewalk sale. From 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Perseid Meteor Shower. Bring your own telescope or use one of ours. Local astronomers will be available to help identify stars and planets. For more info call Mark Hohengasser at (518) 389-8546. Event is from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Switzkill Farm Lodge, 165 Game Farm Road, Berne, NY

#CapitalWalls Youth Tour. Come explore vibrant public art in Downtown Albany. There are only 15 youth spots available for this tour. Priority for this tour will be given to those on the last tour's waitlist. From 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to meet at ACG, 488 Broadway suite 107, Albany, NY

Milkweed and Monarch Conservation at Thacher Nature Center. Learn about the complex relationship between the amazing Monarch butterfly and its larval host plant, the mighty milkweed! Participants will take home a milkweed plant and planting instructions. Please call 518-872-0800 to register. Event starts at 10:00 a.m. at  87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY 12186