• 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.

• 2018 Health Expo. Wildwood Lifestyle Center for Health and Evangelism and Decatur Seventh-day Adventist Church in Decatur will host a free Community Health Expo 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. Participants can visit eight educational booths featuring the Eight Laws of Health: Sunlight, Water, Exercise, Rest, Nutrition, Air, Temperance and Trust. Information provided to help participants examine their habits and make changes that can lead to a healthier and longer life. Screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and more. Free massage, diet counseling and other information. Special drawing. More information: Anna Perez, 256-227-3737.

• Free Thanksgiving dinner. St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church will hold a free community Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in the fellowship hall of St. Mark’s at 740 Sanderfer Road, Athens. More information: 256-233-2786 from 10-11 a.m. the day of the event.

• 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.

• Drive-thru Nativity scene. Emmanuel Baptist Church will hold a live drive-thru Nativity scene 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 14-16at 1917 U.S. 72 West, Athens. More information: 256-232-6193 or ebcathens.com.

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.