DON'T MISS THIS: Tree-lighting features Santa

EDGEWOOD - Get a picture with Santa and a taste of the Chili Cook-off Contest at the annual tree lighting from 5:30-7 p.m. today at Presidents Park on Dudley Road. Pictures with Santa will be $2, and there will be Christmas music and refreshments.

DOWNTOWN: Cathedral displays Nativity scenes

Get a global taste of Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W. Eighth St., is displaying 26 creches from around the world. The Nativity scenes are on loan from the University of Dayton's Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute. The exhibit runs through Jan. 4. Hours: 12:30-2:30 p.m. today; Saturdays, 12:30-4 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30-5 p.m.

COVINGTON: Calendar to be unveiled at library

Check out the unveiling of the 2004 "Why I Love America" calendar at 7 p.m. Monday at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library on 401 Kenton Lands Road. The calendar uses patriotic artwork from students in grades K-12. This year, the finalists were selected from more than 5,300 entries.

A ceremony will recognize the 13 winning students, and the 12 who received an honorable mention.