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October 23, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Fri Oct 23, 2009, 07:01 PM CDT

TODAY

Benefit stew

There will be a benefit chicken stew and bake sale beginning at 10:30 a.m. today 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. today. 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 today 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

Trick-or Treat for food bank

Limestone County Career Technical School student organizations, FBLA, HOSA, and SKILLS USA will be dressed in costumes and trick-or-treating for canned goods and non-perishable items from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday in various subdivisions. The donated items will benefit our local food bank.

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. today, 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.

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Limestone Ledger 5/29/12
SATURDAY
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.

May 29, 2012
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MONDAY
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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SATURDAY
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.

May 26, 2012
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May 25, 2012
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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.

May 19, 2012
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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.

May 18, 2012
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