"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.

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.

“Synagogue Scholars”. B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation kicks off its 2019-2020 series with a discussion, led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett, of Judas, the acclaimed novel by Israeli author Amos Oz. Starts 8 p.m. at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany.

Holiday Wreath Workshop with Cornell Master Gardener, Chris Kirksey.  Join Chris as he teaches his technique for making wreaths in a variety of sizes, using your choice of interesting and varied decorations. Tickets are $80, include all materials,  and are available at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brouwer House, 14 N Church St, Schenectady, 12305

Discover the Pine Bush. Our experts will guide you along this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. Reservations 518-456-0655. 1 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

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.

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.

Carey On Tap Presents: Hudson Valley Terroir. Wine tasting and talk with Linda Pierro. $5 to participate in tasting, free to attend. 6:30 p.m. at Helderberg Brewery Taproom, 26 Co. Road 353, Rensselaerville, 12147