SATURDAY

Benefit stew

There will be a benefit chicken stew and bake sale beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department to help pay funeral expenses of Cindy Adams. Make checks payable to Pleasant Grove VFD or Vicky Thomas.



Habitat open houses

Habitat for Humanity will host two open houses at 305 and 318 Adell Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments will be served at 305 Adell Street.



Ball family reunion

Descendents of Philip Walter and Addie Flanagan Ball are invited to a family reunion and covered-dish lunch at noon Saturday at the Owens Senior Center on Alabama 99. Call (256) 729-6947 or 278-1616.



SUNDAY

Cowboys for kids

The 10th annual Boys & Girls Clubs Trail Ride will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Neal Johnston Farm in Minor Hill, Tenn. The cost is $10 for children 12 and under; $15 for adults. For more information, call (256) 232-5545 or visit www.llimestonesheriff.com.



MONDAY

2 Kool 4 Skool

2 Kool 4 Skool, Alabama’s state-funded pre-k program is offering a family enrichment event, Breast Cancer Awareness class, from 7-8 p.m. Monday at the Childcare Education Resource office on South Jefferson Street with Connie Wood presenting. Call (256) 230-3232.



AHS Band Spirit Night

Athens High School Band Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Athens Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of sales to the AHS band. Please fill out a spirit card available from band members or online at www.athenshighband.com and turn it in when you place your order so the band will receive credit.



TUESDAY

Used book sale

Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the library.



Toys for Tots signup

Toys for Tots signup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the United Way office, 419 S. Marion St. Each family must bring birth certificates, Social Security cards and proof of residence for children age birth to 16. An additional sign-up day will be Nov. 10. Call (256) 233-2323 for information.



Relay for Life kickoff

There will be a Relay for Life Kickoff Party from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Activities will include a costume party for children under 10. Call event chairperson Monica Davis at (256) 874-6646.



UPCOMING

Clements craft booths

Craft booths are available for the Nov. 7 Clements High School Fall Festival. Call Kandi at (256) 614-0745 or Debbie at 431-5947.



Vendors needed

Vendors are needed for the Nov. 14 Santa’s Village and Marketplace at Brookhill School. Vendor fee is $40 and includes a 10-by-10-foot space with table, two chairs and two meal tickets. Applications are online at brookhillelementary.org or in the school office. Call (256) 233-6603.



ONGOING

Spot the History

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives “Spot the History” for children ages 7-9 and 10-12 continues through October. Winners in each age group will win a $100 savings bond. Call the museum at (256) 771-7578.



AHS band stew tickets

Athens High School band is selling chicken stew tickets through Oct. 30. The cost is $5 per quart. Stew may be picked up Nov. 10, 11, or 12 in front of the school. Please see any band member or band parent for preorders.



ABS fruit sale

Athens Bible School fruit sale is being conducted through Nov. 24. Pick up fruit between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Dec. 5. Call (256) 232-3525.



MEETINGS

• NARFE. National Active and Retired Federal Employees chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Veterans Museum on Pryor Street. Breakfast served. Call (256) 233-0248 for more information.

• Pink Ribbon Hope Chest. Pink Ribbon Hope Chest group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Lou C’s Boutique. Call (256) 216-9100.





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.