• Providence AME Zion Church, 2415 Providence Church Road, celebrates its annual Lights of Love Saturday at 6 p.m. This Christian Education program is the Christmas fundraiser. The church is asking for a donation of $5 for each Light of Love.

• TOPS NC 437 weekly best losers for November: Rita Biggerstaff, Ruth Lewis, Yvonne Hinson. Monthly best loser: Linda Ramsey. Contest winner: Libby Wilhelm. Meetings 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Lane Street Baptist Church, Kannapolis. Information: Linda Ramsey, 704-938-3634. Visitors welcome.

• J.C. Price Post 107 Pre-Christmas Holiday Dance Sunday, Dec. 14, 9pm-2am. Music by DJ Danny D. Free refreshments, door prizes. Dress to impress. Must be 21 with proper ID.