• Memorial service. Hospice of Limestone County and MADD are sponsoring the 2018 Celebration of Remembrance and Hope Memorial Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1917 U.S. 72, Athens. Public welcome. Attendees invited to bring photograph of loved one in stand-up frame to be placed on memorial table during service. Special candle-lighting ceremony will honor memories of loved ones ahead of the holiday season. Fellowship and refreshments after service.

• Dewali Day Celebration. HCCNA’s Dewali Day Celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest. Lakshmi pooja from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Kali pooja from 7:15-8 p.m., and Prasad at 8 p.m. $501 main sponsor, $251 anna dana, $101 assoc. sponsor, $21 archana. More information: 256-771-7730.

• Prayer Around The Square. Oakdale Baptist Church invites the public to Prayer Around The Square from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, on the east side of the Limestone County Courthouse in downtown Athens. The event marks the birthday of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died Feb. 21. More information: Steve Pendergrass, 256-874-4307.

• Deepavali. HCCNA will celebrate Deepavali on Wednesday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 10. The following will be held Nov. 7: 6-7:30 p.m. – Sankalpam, Mahalakshmi Abhisekam, Alankar, Dhanalakshmi Pooja, Bhajan, Arati; 7:30-8 p.m. – Kalipooja, Bhajan, Final Arati and Prasad. The following will be held Nov. 10: 5:30-7 p.m. – Sankalpam, special Pooja for Mahakali, special flower decorations by the priests, Pooja, Bhajan, Arati; 7-7:30 p.m. – Sri Jagannatha and Lakshmi Pooja; 7:30-7:50 p.m. – introduction of guests; 8 p.m. – final Arati; and 8-9:30 p.m. – dinner and fireworks. Main sponsorship – $501.

• Centennial finale. Alabama Fork CPCA will hold its centennial grand finale celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Limestone County Event Center, Athens. Music by Babbie Mason; recognition of CPCA legacy leaders; heavy hors d’oeuvres served. More information: 256-340-4824.

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.