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Calendar of Events

August 27, 2009

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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WOW family day
Woodmen of the World annual family day is at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodmen Lodge, U.S. 72 West. Barbecue, trimmings and drinks will be furnished. Families bring salads and desserts.

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• Lord’s Closet. The Lord’s Clothing Closet is accepting donations of clothing, furniture, toys and miscellaneous items for distribution to the needy and those who have experienced misfortune, such as fires, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 19529 Alabama 127. Call Neal Sawyer at 256-270-6013.

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TODAY
Blood pressure class
There will be a blood pressure class at 9 a.m. today at the Athens Senior Center. Call Jennifer at 256-233-6412.

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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.

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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

August 29, 2010
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TODAY
Elkins fundraiser
The Athens High School senior class is selling tickets to a fundraising pancake breakfast, which will be from 7:30-10 a.m. today at Applebee’s. Proceeds will go to the Jessica Elkins Live, Laugh, and Love Memorial Scholarship and meningitis awareness. Tickets are $5 each and also entitle the ticket holder to a free appetizer at a later date.

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