The annual Advent Lessons and Carols, presented by the Guilderland Interfaith Council, will be at 4 pm at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Avenue, Guilderland. Everyone is invited to this beautiful and meaningful event!

Italian Christmas Market on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec, 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec.2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This festive annual Italian tradition sees the Museum’s exhibit spaces transformed into market places. American Italian Heritage Museum at 1227 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12205

Meet brewers Jamie Caligure of Helderberg Brewery, Rensselaerville, NY and Kevin Mullen of Rare Form Brewing Co, Troy, NY. Try some of their New York State beers, hear first-hand how they approach brewing with local ingredients, ask them questions about all things beer and brewing. 7 pm at Helderberg Brewery Taproom at 26 CR 353 Rensselaerville, NY 12147.

The 1st Christmas Rummage Sale at the Medusa Church from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch will be available. Museum of Medusa History will be open.

For the Love of Art Holiday Show, Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 13. Opening Reception, Dec. 1 at Windham Fine Arts, 5:00 – 7:30. Presenting beautiful works of passion and possibilities from our esteem artists.  

RISSE’s annual Open House on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27, from 5 - 7:30 pm. Come meet our students and staff.  Find out more about volunteer opportunities. Celebrate our achievements and our dreams! Open to the Public. Light refreshments. RISSE helps refugees to make new lives in our community. 715 Morris Street, Albany 12208 www.risse-albany.org.

Scandinavian Christmas Ornaments at Thacher Nature Center from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come to the Nature Center to enjoy making traditional Scandinavian Christmas ornaments with one of our local artisans. Basket weaver and artist Karin Kuck will show you how to make woven Norwegian reindeer ornaments and Finnish Christmas stars - you'll be very impressed with your final product! The fee of $35 covers all materials and hands-on instruction. Appropriate for adults and children age 13 and older. Space is limited, so please reserve now by calling 518-872-0800.

Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its second Night at the Discovery Center on Tuesday November 20, 2018, 4pm – 7pm at 195 New Karner Road in Albany. Visitors are invited to stop by the Discovery Center after normal business hours to play games, go on a moonlit walk and see the exhibits come to life.

Let’s Talk Turkey from 1 pm - 2 pm. Drop in program where you can learn about the Turkey, who’ll be active all winter in the park. Touch a turkey feather, make a turkey craft and check out our display about this forest bird. Grafton Lakes State Park 61 North Long Pond Rd Grafton, NY 12082.

The Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group will meet at 7:00 PM, at Denny’s Restaurant, 697 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York 12110.