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July 4, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Sat Jul 04, 2009, 07:21 PM CDT

MONDAY

Mud Volleyball deadline

Deadline for the 21st Annual CASA Mud Volleyball tournament is noon Monday. Entry forms may be found at the CASA office located at 409 South Marion St. in Athens, by calling (256) 232-5751, or visiting the Web site at www.casalimestonecounty.org. Entry fee is $15 per person. See the Web site for more information.

TUESDAY

FC Friends

The Florida College Friends will present a show and information about the school at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Athens Bible School’s Rollings-Lovell Auditorium. Admission is free. There will be a potluck dinner in the ABS Cafeteria at 5 p.m. Bring a dish and enjoy the evening.

Juggling workshops

Athens-Limestone Public Library will have juggling workshops Tuesday. Classes for children 5-8 years will be at 10:15 a.m.; and for 9-13, at 11:30 a.m. Limit 15 to each. There is a $3 registration fee, which includes supplies. Call Paula Laurita at (256) 232-1233.

FRIDAY

Antique boat show

The Dixieland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will hold its 25th Annual boat show at Joe Wheeler Resort Marina July 10-12. Boats displayed are mostly restored wooden boat over 50 years old. Owners will be on hand to discuss the boats. Admission is free. The public is invited. Best viewing time is from 8-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. Saturday. For information, call Ben Jared at (256) 247-7615 or (931) 703-6009.

SATURDAY

Fish fry

The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge No. 914 F&AM; will have its annual fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the community center in Bethel. Adults $9; children 12 and under, $4. Eat in or carry out. Ice cream and cold drinks available. Public is invited

Benefit for Kyle Redding

A benefit to raise funds to pay medical expenses for Kyle Redding, 7, son of Michael and Dena Redding, will be from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at The Barn on Railroad Street in Town Creek featuring five bands, a yard sale, bake sale and auction. Music begins at noon featuring The Country Crossroads Band, The Barnett Band, Rural Impact, The Trey Morgan Band and Sunday Tradition. Kyle had surgery on his esophagus due to muscle dysfunction caused by autism. For information, call Dana at (256) 232-0346, Greg Barnett at 206-1306 or J.T. Cornelious at 566-6798.

ONGOING

Clements VFD fundraiser

The Clements Volunteer Fire Department is conducting a door-to-door fund/picture drive to purchase new air packs. Call Billy or Sharron Haggermaker at (256) 777-0270 or 751-3401.

MEETINGS

• Athens Dulcimers. The Athens Dulcimers will meet for their regular jam session at 6:30 tonight, July 2 at the Athens Recreation Center. Acoustic instrument players and audience are welcome. For more information, call (256) 233-1262 or 233-0192.

• Piece Makers Guild. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 tonight, July 2, at the Masonic Lodge at Lucas Ferry and Elm streets. Sara Green will lead in games of “Quilt-O.” Call (256) 232-8944.

• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 tonight, July 2.

• VVA. Vietnam Veterans of America will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the chapter building at Lucas Ferry and W. Elm streets.

• 4-H Beef Club. The Limestone County 4-H Beef Club will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Limestone County Extension Office to discuss upcoming youth

events. Please call Pam at (256) 232-5510 for more information.

• SOA. The public is invited to attend the Spirit of Athens Members Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Clubhouse, 121 S. Marion Street. Learn more about SOA, the “Main Street” approach, and future downtown revitalization projects.

• Friends of Wheeler. The Friends of Gen. Joe Wheeler Foundation will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the brick church across from Wheeler’s home at 11725 Highway 20 in Courtland. For more information, contact Millie Caudle at (256) 232-2975, Leland Free at 974-0909 or visit www.wheelerplantation.org.

Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by non-profit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing. Mail or bring submissions to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens, AL, 35611; e-mail to karen@athensnews-courier.com; or fax to (256) 233-7753.

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May 16, 2012
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FRIDAY Singing on the Square
Just Down the Road will perform at 6 p.m. Friday for Singing on the Square in downtown Athens.

May 16, 2012
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TUESDAY
Chicken stew
American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly chicken stew dinner from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today. Cost is $5 to eat in or per quart carryouts. No sides with carryouts. Containers provided. For information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. For carryout reservations: 256-230-6233.

May 15, 2012
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MONDAY
Hospital Auxiliary jewelry sale
Athens-Limestone Hospital Auxiliary will host its $5 jewelry sale from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 14 and from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 in the education department of the hospital. Contact: Felicia Lambert at 256-233-9290.

May 13, 2012
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SATURDAY
Blood pressure screenings
May is High Blood Pressure Month and the Alabama State NAACP will conduct blood pressure screenings from 8 a.m. until noon today at the NAACP HQ building, 17308 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Refreshments will be served. Receive information about high blood pressure. Nurses available to answer questions. Contact: 256-444-1300.

May 12, 2012
Church Bulletin 5/11/2012

Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or sending email to kelly@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.

May 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Hamburger Day
The Kiwanis Club Hamburger Day will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Big Spring Park. Loaded charbroiled hamburger, chips, drink and dessert for $5. Proceeds sponsor children’s programs in the community. Rain or shine. Advance tickets and large orders available now from any Kiwanis Club member or purchase at the event. Contact: Scott Cook 256-216-3731.

May 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Blood drive
American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at the Department of Human Resources first floor conference room at 1007 W. Market St. in Athens. Go to www.redcrossblood.org, sign in and make an appointment to give on Friday.

May 10, 2012
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FRIDAY
Sawyer Moss benefit
A benefit yard sale for Sawyer Moss, who has Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder, will be held Friday and Saturday starting each day at 7 a.m. at 1609 West Market St. in Athens. Everything priced to sell.

May 9, 2012
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