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SUNDAY
The Limestone County Council on Aging will open the Elkmont Senior Center, Goodsprings Activity Center, Owens Community Center and Tanner Senior Center from 2-6 p.m. today, for seniors to use as “cool down spots” during the heat wave. Contact: Jennifer Reece at 256-233-6412 or 256-497-9140.
TUESDAY
Free movie
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives on East Pryor Street in Athens will present a free showing of the movie “National Treasures” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 3.
Summer reading registration
The Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold its Summer Reading Program registration Tuesday, July 3. Registration times are: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m., and 6-7:30 p.m. The program is free and available for all ages. Contact: 256-232-1233 or www.alcpl.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
VFW Cookout
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary will host a backyard cookout at noon Wednesday, July 4, at the VFW Post on 4765 N. Jefferson Street, serving hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas. The event is free to the public. Contact: Fred at 256-233-0213.
THURSDAY
Blood drive
American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at Walmart, 1011 U.S. 72 in Athens.
SATURDAY
Benefit breakfast
The Bethel, Tenn. Lodge 194 F&AM will serve a buffet breakfast to benefit charity from 7-9 a.m. Saturday at the Lodge building. Public invited. Nonperishable food items are being collected for the food bank.
Animal adoptions
Peace, Love & Animals will host a “Pet Adoption Extravaganza” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bark Avenue Pet Resort located at 19135 Nuclear Plant Road in Tanner.
Boat party
The sixth annual Elk River Boat Party will be held from 3 p.m. until dark Saturday, with music by Kozmic Mama. Fireworks after dark. Attendance by boat only. Directions: From Lee Hi Bridge on the Elk River, go north. Anderson Creek will be on the left and the party site is on the right.
Art auction benefits pets
The Art Auction for Heart of Alabama Pet Society will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Rogersville outside Dawn Yang’s Fine Art Studio at 1605 Lee Street. The auction is designed to raise money to care for unwanted homeless animals at the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter.
ONGOING
Clements firefighters fundraiser
A door-to-door fundraiser/picture drive is under way by the Clements Volunteer Fire Department for donations to purchase new air packs and fire gear. The drive will last approximately five weeks.
MEETINGS
• County Commission. The Limestone County Commission will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2 at the Clinton Street annex.
• Veterans. Vietnam Veterans of America chapter 511 will meet Tuesday, July 3, at the chapter hall. Food at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7.
• American Legion. Post 49 and the Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. Contact: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023.
• July Coffee Call. The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives will host July Coffee Call at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Alabama Veterans Museum, 100 W. Pryor St. Area veterans and spouses are invited. The event is sponsored by Joe Bongiovoni and Serra Toyota. Contact: 256-771-7578.
• City Council. The Athens City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at the Athens Police Department on Hobbs Street. A work session begins at 4:30 p.m.
Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing and are listed up to six days to include the day of the event. Mail or bring submissions to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens, AL 35611; email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or fax to 256-233-7753.
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