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October 24, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Sat Oct 24, 2009, 04:39 PM CDT

TODAY

Cowboys for kids

The 10th annual Boys & Girls Clubs Trail Ride will be at 1:30 p.m. today 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.

FRIDAY

“A Taste of Tradition” fundraiser

Athens Garden Club will host a fundraiser sidewalk sale of their cookbook “A Taste of Tradition,” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Pablo’s on Market. The book is $15. Proceeds support many community programs and an education scholarship. For more information, call (256) 444-0578 or visit AthensGardenClub@live.com.

SATURDAY

Pancake breakfast

American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will serve a pancake, sausage, bacon, milk, orange juice and coffee breakfast from 6:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 124 Cloverleaf Drive behind Staples. All you can eat for $5. Public is invited.

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

• 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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FRIDAY Singing on the Square
Just Down the Road will perform at 6 p.m. Friday for Singing on the Square in downtown Athens.

May 16, 2012
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TUESDAY
Chicken stew
American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly chicken stew dinner from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today. Cost is $5 to eat in or per quart carryouts. No sides with carryouts. Containers provided. For information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. For carryout reservations: 256-230-6233.

May 15, 2012
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MONDAY
Hospital Auxiliary jewelry sale
Athens-Limestone Hospital Auxiliary will host its $5 jewelry sale from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 14 and from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 in the education department of the hospital. Contact: Felicia Lambert at 256-233-9290.

May 13, 2012
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SATURDAY
Blood pressure screenings
May is High Blood Pressure Month and the Alabama State NAACP will conduct blood pressure screenings from 8 a.m. until noon today at the NAACP HQ building, 17308 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Refreshments will be served. Receive information about high blood pressure. Nurses available to answer questions. Contact: 256-444-1300.

May 12, 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 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Hamburger Day
The Kiwanis Club Hamburger Day will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Big Spring Park. Loaded charbroiled hamburger, chips, drink and dessert for $5. Proceeds sponsor children’s programs in the community. Rain or shine. Advance tickets and large orders available now from any Kiwanis Club member or purchase at the event. Contact: Scott Cook 256-216-3731.

May 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Blood drive
American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at the Department of Human Resources first floor conference room at 1007 W. Market St. in Athens. Go to www.redcrossblood.org, sign in and make an appointment to give on Friday.

May 10, 2012
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Sawyer Moss benefit
A benefit yard sale for Sawyer Moss, who has Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder, will be held Friday and Saturday starting each day at 7 a.m. at 1609 West Market St. in Athens. Everything priced to sell.

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