• 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.

• Coat giveaway. North Athens Church of Christ will host their fifth annual “Coat Giveaway with Stew and Encouraging Words” from noon–2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the church, 19159 Alabama 127, Athens. More information: 256-874-1941.

• 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.