Festival of Trees. Celebrate the season as we fill our galleries with lighted fir trees! From Dec 5 to 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SCHS Museum & Library, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady

Mynderse-Frederick House Backyard and Garage Sale. Guilderland Garden Club Alternative to Greens Show. Safe distancing and masks must be worn! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 451 Main Street (Rt. 146 West), Guilderland Center.

The Telegraph in America 1832-1920. Albany Institute of History and Art to present telegraphy in the nineteenth century approximated the internet in our own day. Suggested donation of $10. 7 p.m. via Zoom

2020 State of New York Trails: Marking A Milestone. Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, New York State Parks, Parks & Trails New York, and members of the multi-use trail advocacy community will participate in a public forum following the recent release of the 2020 New York Greenway Trails. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88692199138

Jan Mabee's Candlelight Tours. Admission is $10, free for members. 4 p.m. on Dec 4 at Mabee Farm Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Latham Knights' of Columbus Golumbki Dinner. Serving Jeannine LaRose’s “Famous Golumpki Dinner”!  Cost is $12.00 per person. For reservation: 518 892 3750. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at 328 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, 12110.

Wreath and Holiday Sale. As an alternative to the Annual Open House and Greens Show sponsored at the Mynderse-Frederick House, the Guilderland Garden Club will hold a holiday sale. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the garage at the back of the house at 451 NY-146, Altamont, 12009

Free Community Lunch. First United Methodist Church, Voorheesville is offering free lunches every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. Drive-up/Take-out only. 12 to 1 p.m. or while supplies last at 68 Maple Ave, Voorheesville, 12186

Guilderland Farmer's Market: Winter Market. With 30 plus rotating vendors. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Western TurnPike Golf Course, 2350 Western Ave, Guilderland, 12084

All You Can Eat Breakfast. Free Will Offering.  Eat in or take out. 7 to 11 a.m. at Medusa Firehouse, 28 County Route 351, Medusa, 12120