Local Area Happenings

Venture through the FASNY Museum of Firefighting to complete a pirate scavenger hunt and meet colorful pirate characters who will teach kids fire safety. Free event.

Join Greene Land Trust and Justin Wexler for a presentation on the Catskill Indian experience during the American Revolution.

At the Asbury United Methodist Church, Route 81 in Norton Hill. $17 at the door, eat-in or take-out, gluten free options available. Includes potatoes, vegetable, cornbread, dessert and drinks.

Have you ever seen a black bear or witnessed the evidence they were nearby? Learn the bare necessities of living responsibly with black bears roaming the neighborhood.

Hosted by the Round Top Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 3-6 p.m., at the firehouse. Take-out only. $18 per person. Includes corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, soda bread and dessert. Pre-orders: 631-681-4626.

Tour the on-site sugar shack, watch live tree tapping demonstrations, sample fresh maple sap, and shop maple products from Taste NY staff and local vendors. RSVP requested.

Presented by the Greene County YMCA, this thrilling annual event challenges participants to take a daring dip in icy waters to raise funds.

Parade steps off at 1 p.m. and marches down State Route 145 in the hamlet. This year they are honoring Grand Marshal Jeanne Farrell.

The Annual Meeting for the Greenville Cemetery Association will take place 6:30 p.m. in the large Community Room of the Greenville Public Library. All are welcome to attend.

The Greenville Irish American Club will once again sponsor the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Steps off from St. John the Baptist church at 1 p.m. and marches to the library. After the ceremony, all are welcome to enjoy refreshments and entertainment at the Greenville Elementary School cafeteria.

Hosted by Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter 13 Greene County at Anthony’s Banquet Hall. Wear your best 1920’s attire! Tickets $75/person. Call 518-653-7533.

At the Asbury UMC in Norton Hill. Ham, mac n’ cheese, roll, veggie and dessert. $15 adults; $8 ages 5-12; $15 any take-outs. Tickets: scouttumey@gmail.com.

Brooks BBQ at the Greenville Gazebo from 3-6 p.m. or until sold out. Full chicken dinner, $17. Just chicken, $11. Full rib dinner, $23. Just ribs, $16. Not drive-thru. Please bring a bag if you need one. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Greenville Library.

Learn from Columbia-Greene Master Gardener Volunteers and staff across multiple workshop tracks, including gardening basics, garden maintenance, food and non-food gardening, and wildlife and habitat. Vendors, plant and tool demos, raffles, lunch and baked goods prepared by Master Gardener Volunteers, networking with fellow gardening enthusiasts and much more. Admission: $45.

Kiskatom Fire Department pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. at the firehouse. Adults, $12; kids 6-12, $6; under 5 free with a paid adult. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns, juice, coffee/tea.

The Bronck House commemorates the 1775 signing of the Coxsackie Articles of Association with a fife and drum performance, historical lectures, and costumed interpreters.