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August 27, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Thu Aug 27, 2009, 09:07 PM CDT

FRIDAY

Newman blood drive

Julian Newman Elementary Science Club (4th graders) will host their 5th annual blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. today. Goal is 100 pints. E-mail hedy.cannon@acs-k12.org for more information.

SATURDAY

Boy Scout car wash

There will be a car wash beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at Superior Bank in Elkmont to benefit the Boy Scouts of Elkmont.

Oak Grove decoration day

The Oak Grove Cemetery decoration day in the Goodsprings community is Saturday. Those unable to attend can send donations to: Rhonda Long, 27242 Flanagan Road, Anderson, AL 35610.

NAACP picnic

The Limestone NAACP branch will host a picnic from noon until 4 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. Activities include free food, prizes, poetry, children’s games, singing, bingo, and a $100 cash prize giveaway. For more information, contact Leon Steele at (256) 777-0112 or Benard Simelton at 426-6406.

Firefighter breakfast

A firefighter breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Bojangles’ restaurant on U.S. 72 East. For more information, call Paul Irons at (256) 232-5402.

W.L. Class of ’89 reunion

The West Limestone Class of 1989 will celebrate their 20-year reunion with a family picnic from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kids Dugout pavilion on U.S. 31. The reunion dinner will be from 6 p.m. until midnight in the River Room of Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. For details, see Class of ’89 Web site at www.westlimestone89.com or contact Monica McConnell at (256) 710-2941.

TUESDAY

Mental health planning

The Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama will have a public planning meeting for adolescent services from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and for adult services from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the center. Call Tammy Gilbert at (256) 260-7324.

ONGOING

At risk programming

Limestone County schools are offering non-profit organizations the opportunity to participate in providing programming to at-risk students. Applications may be picked up at 300 S. Jefferson St., by Sept. 15. Call Debbie Owens, At-Risk coordinator, at (256) 232-5353.

MEETINGS

• AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Holiday Inn in Decatur for a Dutch-treat lunch. Call (256) 232-4815.

• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.

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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Limestone Ledger 2/11/12
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
Church Bulletin 2-3-12
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.

February 3, 2012
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Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing. 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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