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.
