• After-school program. The after-school program from 3-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at David’s Temple Church in Tanner accepts children ages 5-18. Homework assistants, tutoring and study hall are available. Van pickup is available to all Athens city schools except Athens High. Children from Tanner High can ride the bus. Cost for the program is $10 per week per student. More information: Geraldine McDonald, 256-355-1343.

• Christmas market. Epic Church will host the Epic Christmas Market from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Limestone County Event Center in Athens. Vendor items include jewelry, clothes, crafts, home goods, cosmetics, personalized items and more. Proceeds will be used for families in need during the holiday season. More information: 256-584-7080.

• Coat giveaway. The fourth annual North Athens Church of Christ Coat Giveaway will be noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 19159 Alabama 127, Athens. More information: Sylvester Malone, 256-874-1941.

• Anniversary. David Temple M.B. Church in Tanner will celebrate the 31st anniversary of its pastor, Dr. Jothan White, on Sunday, Nov. 12. Guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service is Dr. Donaldson Jones, pastor of Mount New Home M.B. Church in Leighton. Guest speaker for the 2 p.m. service is Dr. Earl Johnson, pastor of Christ Community Church in Huntsville.

• Interfaith panel. The Curtis Coleman Center for Religious Studies and Ethics will host its fall interfaith panel at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Founders Hall Chapel on the Athens State University campus. The panel is a public dialogue among three great Abrahamic faith traditions on cooperation, hospitality and benevolence. Panelists include Daniel Schenker, Robert Ferrell of Interfaith Mission Service and Aladin Beshier of Huntsville Islamic Center.

• Fundraiser. Walnut Grove Community Church will host a chicken stew fundraiser and gospel singing form 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Owens Community Center, 20011 Alabama 99. Cost of one bowl of stew with drink is $5, quart of stew is $6 and gallon is $20. The event will also include a bake sale and silent auction. More information: 256-233-6046; 731-203-8284.

• Thanksgiving celebration. The Athens-Limestone Ministerial Alliance will host a community Thanksgiving celebration at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in Athens Middle School auditorium. Event activities include a community choir performance, recognition of community leaders and more. Food and monetary donations will be accepted.

• Thanksgiving dinner. St. Mark P.B. Church will host a community Thanksgiving dinner at noon Tuesday, Nov. 21, in its fellowship hall, 740 W. Sanderfer Road. The meal is free and open to the public.

Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or by sending an email to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.