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

“Let’s Have a Bake Sale”. Sponsored by The New York Capital District Christian Women's Connection. Reservations are necessary, no later than December 6 and cancellations a must.  Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642 or Carol at (518) 869-5253 to reserve. Cost is $16 inclusive. Will start at 11:30 a.m. and end at around 1:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, 12303

The Friendship Singers of Delmar. Join us for a free holiday treat, featuring a Christmas story narrative, singalongs, and a variety of seasonal offerings. 7 p.m. at New Scotland Presbyterian Church, 2010 New Scotland Rd., Slingerlands, 12159

"Joshua: Teenager vs Superpower". The Carey Institute presents Docs & Dialogues, a film and discussion series. 7 p.m. in our Guggenheim Auditorium, Guggenheim Performance Hall,  63 Huyck Road, Rensselaerville, 12147.

Healthy Starts at Home Series. The Healthy Families program is an interactive, hands-on series of workshops that allows families to come together to learn about healthy living. The 2-day series will run December 12 & 19, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Watervliet Civic Center, 14th St, Watervliet, 12189

Drink the Seasons: Christmas Cocktails. Join us in celebrating the season with a few rounds of drinks amidst holiday splendor.  $25; pre-registration required at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. 12 to 6 p.m. at SCHS, 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, 12305

Westerlo Reformed Church Senior Lunch. Menu: Lasagna, salads, desserts. 12 p.m. at 64 NY-143, Westerlo, 12193

December Business Meeting and Christmas Party. Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo will lead the cultural presentation about Italian Christmas traditions. 7 p.m. at American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.

Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. General Meeting, Cookies, Guild Challenge, Show and Share. Join us for our traditional Cookie Social. Please bring a plate of cookies to share. Door opens at 9:15 a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY.