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October 26, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Mon Oct 26, 2009, 06:24 PM CDT

TODAY

Wellness speaker

Wellness Program at Athens Senior Center will host Phillip Presley, who will speak on diabetes care, at 11:30 a.m. today. Prizes will be given away.

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 tonight 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. today at the library.

Toys for Tots signup

Toys for Tots signup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. today 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 tonight 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 tonight, Oct. 27, at Lou C’s Boutique. Call (256) 216-9100.

• Firemen’s Breakfast. The Fireman’s Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hardee’s on U.S. 72 East. Call Paul Irons at (256) 232-5402.

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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Coupon clipping
Athens High School Future Business Leaders of America will host a coupon-clipping class from 6-8 tonight in the Athens High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each in advance and may be purchased from any AHS FBLA member or by emailing Lori Jones or Brandi Foster at brandi.foster@acs-k12.org or lori.jones@acs-k12.org. Tickets are $15 at the door.

February 9, 2012
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THURSDAY
Blood drive
A LifeSouth Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday at Brookhill Elementary School.

February 8, 2012
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THURSDAY
A Relay Rally will be held Thursday at Athens Visitors Center at 100 N. Beaty St. Meet and greet 5:30-6 p.m., meeting 6-7. Open to anyone interested in information about the Relay For Life Limestone County event May 11-12. Food available for small donation. Gifts and door prizes. Committee meeting follows at 7. Contact: Carol Morris 256-434-1039 or CarolMorrisLCA@gmail.com.

February 7, 2012
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SUNDAY
Black history program
A program titled “Occupy Culture and Diversity,” will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Athens State University ballroom to mark Black History Month. A reception will follow. Admission is free.

February 5, 2012
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SATURDAY

Boy Scout fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 221 will hold a goat and chicken stew fundraiser for summer camp beginning at 10:30 a.m. today at West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department. Eat in or carryout. Contact: Tommy Burrow 256-233-3919.

February 4, 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.

February 3, 2012
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Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing. Mail or bring submissions to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens, AL 35611; email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or fax to 256-233-7753.

February 3, 2012
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THURSDAY
Autism support group
Fitting the Pieces, an autism support group for parents and family members with loved ones diagnosed with the disease, will meet at 6:30 tonight and the first Thursday of each month thereafter at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church. Enter at the back of the building.

February 2, 2012
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