The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

October 27, 2009

Limestone Ledger 10-28


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

West Limestone VFD fundraiser

A four-week, door-to-door fund-picture drive conducted by the West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department began Oct. 27. Donations go toward the purchase of new turnout gear for firemen.



Tanner VFD fundraiser

A four-week, door-to-door fund-picture drive conducted by the Tanner Volunteer Fire Department begins today, Oct. 28. Donations go toward the purchase of new turnout gear for firemen.



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

• 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.