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.
