Screening: 8 Borders, 8 Days, a documentary about one family’s journey as refugees from war-torn Syria. Reception at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m., discussion at 8 p.m. Stable Gate Farm and Winery. 10 Linda Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033.

Clarksville Historical Society first of the fall programs “How Women Really Won the Vote” at 7 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Church. Bonnie Mion, a professional performer, teacher, and a member of Storycircle of the Capital District, will tell amusing and dramatic suffrage tales. Free.

Photo exhibition: Opening reception 7 p.m. During August and September, the American Italian Heritage Museum will share the photo journal “Reflections by Lucia Sirco” in its Special Exhibit Room. Venice’s quaint neighborhoods, breathtaking architecture and fascinating people. 1227 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12205. (518)435-1979.

Voorheesville Farmer’s Market. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Albany County car seat check, back parking lot. Face painting and photography.

An Evening with Karen E. Osborne. Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza 1475 Western Avenue #62 Albany, NY 12203. 6 to 8 p.m. an evening of conversation in celebration of her brand new novel GETTING IT RIGHT. This event is free and open to the public.

The Albany Amateur Radio Association will be demonstrating Emergency Communications from 2 p.m. on Saturday through Sunday, noon. Hales Cave location at Thacher Park.

QWERTY: The Second Annual Festival of Type and the Letter Arts to be Held at The Greenville Drive-In. Friday at 6:30 p.m. through Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Performance by the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. A 10th anniversary screening of Gary Hustwit’s documentary Helvetica. Screenings of Ink & Paper and Doug Nichol’s new documentary California Typewriter featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer and Sam Shepard. Gathering of typewriter poets. Bring your typewriter or use one of the free typewriters provided. 10700 Route 32 in Greenville NY 12083. www.drivein32.com. (518)966-2177

ENCORE! Books opens at Voorheesville Library. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come pick out some books and media for your home enjoyment. Monetary donations accepted to support programs at the Voorheesville Library through nonprofit Friends of Library.

Picturing Nature: A Practical Guide to Nature Photography. 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a two-hour workshop session followed by a one-hour hike around the Pine Bush so that we can practice our skills. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. $10 per person. Registration required. (518)456-0655.

Nature photography for beginners: Learn some tips for taking great wildlife photos. 2 p.m. Space is limited. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054. Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, June 7 to register. This workshop-style program is for ages 12 through adult.