On Sunday, Dec. 17, the Sevier Street First Baptist Church, will celebrate The 3rd Advent Sunday with Minister Quinton Perkins delivering The Spoken Word at 10 a.m. Youth will also participate in The Angel Tree of gift giving. The community is invited and lunch will be served.

The Gilliland Historical Resource Center Inc. will be having a Pictures & Cookies with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Gilliland House Cabin, 803 Lipscomb St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.