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August 28, 2010

Anonymous The News Courier Sat Aug 28, 2010, 02:00 AM CDT

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Elkins fundraiser

The Athens High School senior class is selling tickets to a fundraising pancake breakfast, which will be from 7:30-10 a.m. today at Applebee’s. Proceeds will go to the Jessica Elkins Live, Laugh, and Love Memorial Scholarship and meningitis awareness. Tickets are $5 each and also entitle the ticket holder to a free appetizer at a later date.

Firearms show

Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will host an exhibit of historical firearms presented by Tony Gooch, owner of Precision Defense Systems, from noon to 3 p.m. today.

Crape Myrtle Festival

The 18th annual Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today at John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road in Ardmore, Tenn. Free admission. Donations accepted.

30-year reunion

Part 1 of the West Limestone High School Class of 1980 30-year reunion will be from 2-5 p.m. today at Fish Creel in Anderson. Food served at 3 p.m.

Oak Grove decoration

The Oak Grove Cemetery decoration in the Goodsprings community is today. If unable to attend, donations may be mailed to: Rhonda Long, 27242 Flanagan Road, Anderson, AL 35610.

Flag dedication

A flag dedication ceremony for veterans is at 9:30 a.m. today at the Ripley Cemetery on Friend Road. Public is invited. Call 256-497-7770.

McElyea-Smith reunion

The McElyea-Smith family reunion is at noon today at Clements Baptist Church. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish. Call Sarah McElyea at 256-232-6756.

MONDAY

Silver jewelry fundraiser

Athens-Limestone Hospital Auxiliary will host The Silver Shoppe from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Education Department to benefit the auxiliary. Free engraving is offered on-site.

TUESDAY

AMS mums

Athens Middle School is selling mums for $10. Orders must be placed by Tuesday and will be ready for pickup Sept. 28. Call the school at 256-233-6620.

THURSDAY

Blood pressure class

There will be a blood pressure class at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Athens Senior Center. Call Jennifer at 256-233-6412 for more information.

FRIDAY

VFW Auxiliary fish fry

VFW Ladies Auxiliary will have a fish fry from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the VFW building on Alabama 127.

ONGOING

Literary Taste tickets

Tickets for the annual Literary Taste are on sale at Athens-Limestone Public Library. The event will be Sept. 20 at the new Limestone County Event Center. Prices are $20 through Sept. 14; $25 beginning Sept. 15. All proceeds will go toward renovation of the new building.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. National Active and Retired Federal Employees chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. today, Aug. 28, at the Veterans Museum on Pryor Street. Guest speaker is Pam Smith with Hospice of Limestone County. Breakfast served. Call 256-233-0248.

• AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 and their friends will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Holiday Inn in Decatur for Dutch treat lunch. Call 256-232-4815.

• Quilt Guild. Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Athens Church of God at Quinn and Lucas Ferry roads. The program will be “Applique” by Betty Jefferys. Call Joy Brewer at 256-232-8944.

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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MONDAY
Blood drive
American Red Cross and Athens State University will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday in the Sandridge Student Center ballroom in Athens. Call Tena Bullington 256-233-8243.

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Voter-empowerment training
The Limestone County NAACP will hold voter-empowerment training to include registration, education and civic participation at 10 a.m. today at 17308 U.S. 72 West. Refreshments served. Call Curtis Turner 423-580-1896.

February 11, 2012
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Coupon clipping
Athens High School Future Business Leaders of America will host a coupon-clipping class from 6-8 tonight in the Athens High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each in advance and may be purchased from any AHS FBLA member or by emailing Lori Jones or Brandi Foster at brandi.foster@acs-k12.org or lori.jones@acs-k12.org. Tickets are $15 at the door.

February 9, 2012
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THURSDAY
Blood drive
A LifeSouth Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday at Brookhill Elementary School.

February 8, 2012
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THURSDAY
A Relay Rally will be held Thursday at Athens Visitors Center at 100 N. Beaty St. Meet and greet 5:30-6 p.m., meeting 6-7. Open to anyone interested in information about the Relay For Life Limestone County event May 11-12. Food available for small donation. Gifts and door prizes. Committee meeting follows at 7. Contact: Carol Morris 256-434-1039 or CarolMorrisLCA@gmail.com.

February 7, 2012
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SUNDAY
Black history program
A program titled “Occupy Culture and Diversity,” will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Athens State University ballroom to mark Black History Month. A reception will follow. Admission is free.

February 5, 2012
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SATURDAY

Boy Scout fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 221 will hold a goat and chicken stew fundraiser for summer camp beginning at 10:30 a.m. today at West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department. Eat in or carryout. Contact: Tommy Burrow 256-233-3919.

February 4, 2012
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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.

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