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August 29, 2010

Anonymous The News Courier Sun Aug 29, 2010, 02:00 AM CDT

— 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.

SATURDAY

Charity breakfast

The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge buffet breakfast is from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Public invited. Proceeds go to charity.

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives Coffee Call is from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. Sponsored by Henry and Marsha White. Call Vicki or Sandy at 256-771-7578.

Patterson reunion

All descendants and friends of James Early and Mary Tillman Springer Patterson are invited to gather from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the West Side Community Center on Alabama 99. Bring covered dish for lunch at noon. Call Donnie or Daveen Stanford at 256-232-7418.

Laxson reunion

The Laxson family reunion is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Isom’s Chapel Church at 16230 Mooresville Road.

Dove hunt

The Elkmont Lions Club dove hunt is Saturday at Hobbs Farm. Call 256-431-0277, 256-509-5121 or 256-732-3206.

McMunn reunion

The McMunn family reunion is Saturday at the American Legion Post 49 on Cloverleaf Drive. Bring covered dish. Call 256-232-2895.

Glanton-Vinson reunion

The Glanton-Vinson reunion is at noon Saturday at the Sheriff’s Arena on Alabama 99. Bring covered dish and any old photos you want to share. Call 256-777-0551 or 256-771-2057.

Horse language

Jim Swanner will be at Tractor Supply Company in Athens from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to share information, knowledge and demonstrate horse language.

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

• 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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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.

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Memorial Day ceremony
American Legion Post 49 will host a Memorial Day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Monday at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives at 100 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica from Redstone Arsenal will be guest speaker.

May 27, 2012
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Flag retirement
Limestone Republican Women will participate in a flag retirement ceremony and barbecue from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. today in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Public invited.

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SUNDAY
Free meal
Free beans with ham and cornbread will be served at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the pavilion behind Seven Mile Post Road Church at 14435 Seven Mile Post Road in Athens. Contact: Bill Downs 256-431-1780.

May 24, 2012
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SATURDAY
Flag retirement
The Limestone Republican Women will participate in a flag retirement ceremony and barbecue from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Public invited.

May 23, 2012
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Memorial Day help needed
Local help is needed to ensure every deceased veteran in Limestone County has a flag placed on his or her grave this Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Anyone who would like to help with the task can contact Bob Borden at 256-509-1306 or contact Sandy Thompson at the Alabama Veterans Museum at 256-771-7578.

May 22, 2012
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TUESDAY Police memorial
The Ardmore Police Memorial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ardmore Police Department. Col. Tracy Trott from the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be the guest speaker. Lunch will follow at the Tennessee Annex.

May 20, 2012
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SATURDAY 4 Paws and a Book
A “pawsitive” reading experience dedicated to improving reading skills of children ages 5 and older, called 4 Paws and a Book will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. today at the Houston Memorial Library in Athens. Children can bring their own book or read a favorite of Miss Sophie Grey, a Yorkshire terrier, who will be present for the program.

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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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