BETHLEHEM — As part of their Fall Speaker Series, the Bethlehem Historical Association is presenting a talk by Dr. Susan Ingalls Lewis entitled “Business Women in Mid-Nineteenth Century Albany” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Delmar Reformed Church.

BETHLEHEM — The Delmar Community Orchestra will begin rehearsals for its fall-winter season on Monday, Sept. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Delmar Reformed Church at 386 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.

DELMAR — Kathryn E. Frazier,  a supervisor for the state’s retirement system, was proud of being called “GG” by her great-grandchildren. She died at her Delmar home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. She was 71.

Daughter of the late Francis K. and Olive A. Daniels Oesswein, she was born on April 19, 1948.

BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Tomboys Girls’ Softball League has opened registration for its annual softball clinic for players going into kindergarten through fifth grade.

DELMAR — Martha Faith Gardiner Slingerland, a teacher who was devoted to her family, her church, and her community, died on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was 94.

Susan E. Leath, Bethlehem’s town historian since 2007, is featured in this week’s podcast. In those 12 years, she has informed residents of their town’s past — starting with the ancient Mohicans and Mohawks — which she feels is essential for its future.

BETHLEHEM — On Monday afternoon, Bethlehm police identified the man who died in last Thursday’s fire at Meadowbrook Apartments as David M. Boggs, 64.

Last Friday, an autopsy conducted at Ellis Hospital found that he died of smoke inhalation, according to Bethlehem Police.

BETHLEHEM — Eight acres of landlocked farmland will be preserved in Bethlehem as development encroaches.

The land, near the intersection of Route 9W and Wemple Road, was acquired by the not-for-profit Albany County Land Bank from the county for tax foreclosure, and will now be kept open by the town.

DELMAR — This year marks the eighth annual Bethlehem Restaurant Week, which includes 15 eateries representing an array of cuisine — from Indian to Italian, and sushi to contemporary American.

Each restaurant will offer a three-course meal for $25.

BETHLEHEM — The Delmar Community Orchestra, under the direction of Vincent Bonafede, will present a spring concert on Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Town Hall at 445 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.

The concert, which will feature classical, pops, and movie music, is free and open to the public.