Sunday will mark the most significant ritual of the Diwali events, Annakut, a celebration of the Hindu New Year. The first arti, or Hindu ritual, of the New Year will be performed at 11:30 a.m. followed by prayers for world peace and well-being. There will also be a Children's Diwali Celebration, where children will learn the history of this festival and play games. The temple is at 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. For details, visit www.baps.org and look at the Global Network under Raleigh.

CARY ALLIANCE CHURCH

Register today to reserve a spot in the Upward Basketball League for girls and boys, kindergarten through 6th grade. Register before Sunday and pay $80 per child; after Sunday, the cost is $85. Scholarships are available. For details and to register, visit www.caryalliance.org and select the Upward star. For information, call 919-467-9331.

CARY FIRST CHRISTIAN

Cary First Christian Church, 1109 Evans Road, will have a community outreach day from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The community will be able to visit with Cary fire and police personnel. There will also be chair massages, free blood pressure checks, games, antique cars and refreshments. Call 919-467-1053 for more information.

GRIEFSHARE AT WESTWOOD BAPTIST

The fall session of Griefshare continues through Dec. 1. Westwood Baptist is located at 200 Westhigh St., Cary. The group meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in room 209. For information, visit www.westwoodbc.org or www.griefshare.org or call 919-469-9393.

NORTH CARY BAPTIST

Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program for women, meets Saturdays at North Cary Baptist Church, 3 to 5 p.m. North Cary Baptist is located at 505 Reedy Creek Road. Call 919-469-8023 for information.

THE PENTECOSTALS OF CARY

The Pentecostals of Cary will be hosting a free Creation Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the diversity of Cary on All Nations Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. People from more than 30 countries will be represented and a free dinner will be served after the service. For information call 919-460-9097 or e-mail pocpastor@mac.com. The Pentecostals of Cary are located at 154-170 E. Cedar St.

PLEASANT PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH

Pleasant Plains Baptist Church of Apex is hosting a community-wide old-fashioned revival at 7 p.m. nightly and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22-27. For information, call 919-362-5377 or visit www.pleasantplainsbaptist.com.

SAINT FRANCIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Saint Francis Brass Band will present a concert on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. to benefit the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network, which provides temporary shelter to the homeless of Wake County. Contact the church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, at 362-1666, if you have questions or need directions.