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SATURDAY
Sharon Sides benefit
A plate lunch and yard sale benefit in honor of cancer patient Sharon Sides will be held from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at New Life Assembly of God, 16768 U.S. 72 West. A $6 plate lunch, served 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., includes barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, bread and dessert. Hot dog, chips and dessert lunch is $3. Drinks on request. Preorders: 256-374-7420, 919-7688 or 874-0571.
Reading program
The Limestone County NAACP invites children ages 3-13 to attend the free Steps Book Club/Reading Program session at 9:30 a.m. today at Round Island Creek Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road. Learning, lunch and fun provided. Registration and information contact: 256-216-5668.
EHS Class of ‘57
The Elkmont High School Class of 1957 55th class reunion will be held at 1 p.m. today at Shoney’s restaurant on U.S. 72 in Athens. Contacts: Don Finley 256-232-5954 or Margaret Mitchell Stinnett 256-729-6840.
SUNDAY
Indian artifact show
The 2012 Athens Indian Artifact Show will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at Athens State University. Free admission. Display tables are $10 each. No reproductions, fakes or burial artifacts allowed. Sponsored by Rebel State Archaeological Society. Contact: John Hammons 256-232-0698.
TUESDAY
Used book sale
The Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday at the library at 405 E. South St. Contact: 256-232-1233.
POSTPONED
Putman reunion
There will not be a reunion of the Putman family this year. Organizers hope to have one in 2013.
ONGOING
Rabies clinic schedule
Participants may obtain $10 rabies vaccinations at any of the following remaining locations: today, June 9, 8-10 a.m. at Town and Country Animal Hospital.
MEETINGS
• Republicans. The Limestone County Republican Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, June 12, at LuVici’s Restaurant on the Square. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30. No food served. Contact: Ronnie Coffman at Ronnie.coffman16@gmail.com.
• Master Gardeners. The Limestone County Master Gardener Assoc. will meet at noon Monday, June 11, in the Extension Office on Market Street in Athens.
• Cancer survivors. An American Cancer Society hosted meeting and dinner with cancer survivors and caregivers will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Catfish Cabin 2. Contact: 256-232-4211.
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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