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Calendar of Events

July 17, 2009

Limestone Ledger 7/18

TODAY

Benefit cookout, yard sale

There will be a benefit cookout and yard sale for leukemia victim Rantavian Scott from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today at U.S. 72 West and Hine Street. Chicken and fishplates, $7; fish sandwiches, $2.50; chicken sandwiches, $2; hot dogs $1; slaw dogs, $1.50; sides: baked beans, fries, and cole slaw. Call Al Gilbert at (256) 990-3136.



Robinson reunion

Descendants of Hezekiah Robinson will have a reunion today at the Elkmont Depot. Bring a covered dish for lunch at noon. Call (256) 732-4548.



Barker Cemetery

The Barker Cemetery annual decoration day is from 8 a.m. until noon today. If unable to attend, donations can be mailed to Phillip Barker, 15260 Quinn Road, Athens, AL 35611.



Sydney Newton blood drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive for Sydney Newton, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Johnson Elementary School, 21360 Alabama 251, Athens.



Germantown Reunion

The Germantown Reunion is today at the Oak Grove Community building on Thach Road. Lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish and drinks.



Concert sponsors needed

Disabled Americans Veterans are looking for sponsors for a benefit concert for “veterans needs” at 7 tonight at the Athens Opry Event Center on Airport Road. The concert lineup includes Razzy Bailey and Bobby G. Rice, among others. Call (256) 230-6164.



Dinner theater

The Footlights Community Theater musical revue “A Night on Broadway” is at 7 tonight at the Beasley Center. Admission is $15 and includes a meal and the show. Tickets available online at www.footlightstheater.com or by e-mail at footlightstheater@yahoo.com.



SUNDAY

Yarbrough/McCowan reunion

Descendants of Alvie and Beulah McCowan Kennedy Yarbrough will have a reunion Sunday at Oakdale Club House on Alabama 251. Bring a dish and drink for the 1 p.m. meal. Call (256) 233-4416 or 232-7838.



TUESDAY

A-LH Auxiliary fundraiser

Athens-Limestone Hospital Auxiliary will have a “Get Gold Cash” fundraiser July 21, 22, and 23, in the education department.



Legion stew

American Legion Post 49 will have chicken stew for sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. All you can eat, $4.50, includes dessert and tea or coffee. Eat in or take out. Call (256) 230-6233 for orders.



THURSDAY

Canner check

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be testing canner pressure gauges from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at U.G. White Hardware at Jefferson and Market streets.



UPCOMING

Funfest vendors, crafters

Vendors and crafters are needed for the Aug. 15 Athens Funfest sponsored by Athens Recreation Center. Call Chad Vining at (256) 233-8740.



ONGOING

Faith registration

Faith Christian Academy is registering classes K3 through 12 through July 25. School begins Aug. 10. Call (256) 233-3778 in Athens; 233-0411 in Madison and East Limestone.



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.



FRIDAY

Respite night

Caregivers Night Out will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church, 1300 Lindsay Lane, N. Please make reservations by calling RSVP Office at 232-7207 no later than noon Thursday.



MEETINGS

o LARES. The Limestone Amateur Radio Emergency Services will “Eat-n-Meet” at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Mac's on South Jefferson Street, with a business meeting at 7. All licensed amateur radio operators are invited to attend. Talk-in and meeting info will be on N4SEV, 145.150 Mhz.

o Democratic conference. Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at New Beria Missionary Baptist Church in the Owens community. Call James Lucas at 431-3744.

o VFW. VFW and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, for dinner with meeting following.

o Community meetings. The Athens City Council is conducting a series of meetings to get resident input on public sewers in their neighborhoods. Ezell Subdivision will be at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, at the municipal courtroom at 951 E. Hobbs St.; Byrum Heights at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, in the old council chambers, 201 N. Marion; and Hannah Heights, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at 201 N. Marion.



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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