• Holiday Gospel Festival, 5 p.m. Saturday,  Tower of Power United Holy Church, 601 E. Cemetery St. With the Gospel Key Tones, Unity & Praise, Echoes for Christ, Men Over 60, and Shady Grove Praise Team. Host pastor: D.M. Mason. Wanda, 704-636-3015, or Ann, 704-314-5997.

• Heavenly Hot Dog Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 301 Mount Olivet Road. Homemade desserts. Free delivery over $10; takeout available. 704-782-8846 or www.mtochurch.com