Heartoberfest at Saratoga State Park

SARATOGA — The 13th annual Heartoberfest, in memory of Christie Tolosky, will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Orenda Pavilion at Saratoga State Park.

This Octoberfest-stlye event will include food, beer, auctions and raffles and aims to raise awareness for Long QT Syndrome.

This event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit the SADS Foundation.

For details, email heartoberfest@gmail.com.

Thacher Park nature programs planned

VOORHEESVILLE— Thacher Park and the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center will be holding several naturethemed events this fall, beginning Sept. 22.

Programs are as follows: ■ Sept. 22: “Vultures:

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” Thacher Visitor Center, 1 p.m. Parking $6.

■ Sept. 23: Learn to Kayak at Thompson’s Lake, 10 a.m. Parking $7.

■ Sept. 23: “Bushes, Berries & Birds,” 2 p.m.

■ Sept. 29: Fall Color Tour at Thacher Park, 10 a.m. Parking $6.

■ Sept. 30: Learn to Kayak at Thompson’s Lake, 10 a.m. Parking $7.

■ Oct. 6: Fall Foliage Hike at Thacher Park, 10 a.m.

To register for Nature Center events or details, call 518-872-0800. For details about events in the park, call 518-872-1237.

Library to host children’s program

HILLSDALE — The

Art School of Columbia County is hosting two free programs for children at the Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 NY-22.

The first program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22 and will focus on the poem “Bee! I’m expecting you!” by Emily Dickinson. The second will be at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 29 and children will learn about the poem “Recuerdo” by Edna St. Vincent Millay.

Advance registration is encouraged, but not required. Participants can stop by the library to sign up or call 518-325-4101.

Reading of “Silent Sky” at misci

SCHENECTADY — Capsci and The Dudley Observatory are hosting a staged reading of “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at misci Museum of Science.

The program blends science, humor and romance, telling the story of celebrated astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and her female colleagues at the Harvard Observatory, rising above in a male-driven world.

The performance is free with misci museum admission and seating is first-come. Following the show, guests will have an opportunity to stargaze with the observatory’s new 14-inch Schmidt-cassegranian telescope.

For details, call museum at 518-382-7890.

Heritage craft fair to be held Sept. 30

COXSACKIE — The Bronck Museum is holding its annual Heritage Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 on the grounds of the museum.

The 355-year-old farmstead will open its houses and barns for demonstra-