“Be A Patron” at the Discovery Center. Shop knowing you are supporting the missions and programs of each participating museum and cultural institution. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 1 Albany, 12205

English Country Dance. Admission is $12 at the door, $10 members. Introductory Workshop is at 1:30 p.m. and dance will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Channing Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany 12206

First Monday Free Spaghetti Dinner. On the menu: spaghetti with meatballs (or meatless sauce), bread, salad, and  dessert. 5 to 7 p.m.. Altamont Reformed Church, 129 Lincoln Avenue. More info: 861-8711, email

Submerged Landscapes of New York. Join archaeologist Dr. Daria Merwin for a look at some of the state’s submerged landscapes and learn about the potential for underwater archaeology at these sites.  A 20-minute talk at The State Museum, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

“Demon Rum! Songs of Temperance and Prohibition” Performed by The Lost Radio Rounders. Lost Radio Rounders finds the history, the humor and the pathos in the great American battle over the bottle. 7:30p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186.

Annual Italian Christmas Baking Class. Instructor Dolores Scalise will show you how to make a variety of Italian Christmas baked goods including a tasting. Cost is $10 per person.  Receipt of your check payable to AIHAM by November 29th is your reservation. Event is 11 a.m. at the American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.

Women’s Press Club Hosts Panel and Dialogue on the Perils of Journalism. Doors open at 6 p.m. in the Key Auditorium (Room 202) in Roger Bacon Hall at Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, 12211.

Annual Immaculate Conception, Santa Nicola, and Santa Lucia Celebration. These feast days usher in the Christmas season in Italy and we will celebrate some of their traditions in support of one part of the Museum’s mission - to keep Italian traditions alive.  Reservation by Dec 2 at (518) 435-1979. Event is 11 a.m. at American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.

Santa Comes to Elliott House Thrift Shop. Bring your children to visit with Santa while you shop for the many items that are still available. The shop will remain open until Saturday, Dec. 7th till noon. Shop hrs are:  Wed, Friday, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Route 81, Norton Hill, NY

Holiday Greens Boutique. The pre-sale fundraiser that includes a $5 donation to the garden club with purchase will take place at 2 to 6 p.m. at Pruyn House at 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Newtonville, 12110. Boutique hours: Dec 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; Dec 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.