Advent Lessons and Carols. Adult, Youth, and Handbell Choirs from ten Guilderland churches will present individual anthems and combine in a chorus of more than 100 singers. Starts at 4 pm at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave, Albany, 12203. Collected offering will be given to Guilderland Food Pantry. Reception will follow.

Westerlo Reformed Church Christmas Music. A free Christmas Music program for anyone who enjoys great Christmas music. 2 p.m. at 564 NY-143, Westerlo, 12193

Breakfast with Santa at Voorheesville Firehouse. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, toast, pancakes, french toast, sausage, coffee, tea, and juice. 10 years and up $9, 6 to 9 years old $4, 5 and under free. 7 a.m. at 12 Altamont Rd, Voorheesville, 12186

State Museum hosts taste NY Holiday Market. Visitors can shop at more than two dozen made-in-New York food and beverage vendors at the New York State Museum’s Taste NY Holiday Market. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at  222 Madison Avenue in Albany.

"Post 1492 Sephardic Dispersion and A Guide to Sephardic Genealogy". Please join the Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) for the Society's Annual Meeting. 1 to 3 p.m. at Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 184 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY

Latham Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus  "All You Can Eat Breakfast."  Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and Children Under 5 are Free! From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 328 Troy, Schenectady Road, Latham, 12110. For more info: 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcolonie.com/events.

Cookies with Santa at Karie Jean's Closet.  Come spend part of the afternoon with Santa, reading stories and snacking on cookies! We’re asking those attending to bring a pair of new, unused pajamas. They will be brought to the Christmas Pajama Promise, who are dedicated to giving every child an awesome Christmas! 1 to 2:30 p.m. at  50 Voorheesville Ave. Voorheesville.

The Delmar Community Orchestra Holiday Concert. The program will feature classical selections, pops, and holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more info: (914) 271-2055, 

Interfaith Story Circle – Stories of Our Ancestors and the Land. Guest teller Leah Penniman, founding co-director of Soul Fire Farm and long-time member of Congregation Berith Sholom, will share her stories that teach next generation of farmers how to be in the right relationship with the earth. 7 to 9 p.m. Congregation Berith Sholom 167 Third Street, Troy 12180

Community Caregivers 5th Annual Holiday Open House.  We will be collecting nonperishable food items as well as personal hygiene and feminine products for a local food pantry. We also welcome any donation. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Community Caregivers Office, 2021 Western Avenue, Suite 104 Albany 12203