Upcoming

■ Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group. 6-8 p.m. tonight. Free. Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library, 2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. Adults are welcome to join this monthly meeting to discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques and resources. All experience levels are welcome. Register: 404-2866980. DeKalbLibrary.org

■ “Valley Forge” by Tom Clavin: talk, signing. 7:15 p.m. tonight. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. Written with Bob Drury, this book details the American Continental Army’s six-month transformation in Valley Forge, victory in the Battle of Monmouth Court House and ultimate defeat of the British Redcoats. GeorgiaCenterForTheBook.org, SimonAndSchuster.com/books/Valley-Forge

■ DeKalb History Center Holiday Open House. 5-7 p.m. Nov.

27. Free but donations welcome. 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. See current exhibits before the “The Story of DeKalb Women: A Textile Narrative” exhibit opens. 404-3731088, howard@DeKalbHistory. com, DeKalbHistory.org

■ Avondale Estates Christmas Tree Lighting. 5:50 p.m. Lantern Parade, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 (rain or shine). Intersection of Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. The Avondale Estates First Baptist Church will begin caroling at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas tree lighting will be between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Santa Claus will make an appearance. rlong@AvondaleEstates.org

■ Build Your Career in the Film & TV Industry. 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Each class: $30 DeKalb residents, $50 ATLFS/ GPP members, $65 non-members. Lakeside High School, 3801 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. Presented by Linda Burns with the Atlanta Film Society, three classes will be offered by the DeKalb Entertainment Commission. Classes are “Intro to the Film Business” (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), “Getting Started in the Industry” (1-4 p.m.) and “Resumes for Film and Television” (4:30-7:30 p.m.). Register: AtlantaFilmSociety.org/classes-workshops