FRIDAY
AHS Veterans Day
Athens High School invites the public to a Veterans Day assembly at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the South Gymnasium. Following the assembly there will be a reception on the JROTC rifle range.
Respite night
Caregivers Night Out will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Isom's Chapel United Methodist Church, 16230 Mooresville Road. Please make reservations by calling RSVP Office at (256) 232-7207 no later than noon, Thursday.
VFW Auxiliary fish fry
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will have a fish fry from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Dine in or carry out. The building is at 18615 Alabama 127. Call (256) 233-4941 or 233-1067.
SATURDAY
Coffee Call
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call, sponsored by Walter and Henry Miller, will be from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. For more information, call Vicki or Sandy at (256) 771-7578.
Buffet breakfast
The Bethel, Tenn. Masonic Lodge will serve a buffet breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is invited. Proceeds go to charity. All active military and veterans eat free.
Antique tractor rally
The Limestone County Farmers Federation Farm City Antique Tractor Rally is Saturday in Elkmont. Unloading from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Snap-on-Tool plant on Wire Road and the travel route is 10 miles. Tractors must be at least 40 years old. No entry fee. Lunch provided. For complete rules, contact Stanley Usery at (256) 431-8299 or Jeff Peek at (256) 771-3422.
UPCOMING
Under Christmas Tree
Randolph School 25th annual Under the Christmas Tree will be Nov. 6-8 at Von Braun Center South Hall. Call (256) 799-6105.
ONGOING
Farmers Market
The Farmers Market will not be open on Tuesdays throughout November.
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 began Oct. 28. Donations go toward the purchase of new turnout gear for firemen.
MEETINGS
• Junior Civitan. Greater Limestone Junior Civitan will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Athens Recreation Center . For more information contact Lisa White at (256) 206-2651.
• VVA. Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the VVA building at Lucas Ferry Road and West Elm Street.
• AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Fried Green Tomato in Ardmore for a Dutch lunch. Call Don Moorell at (256) 232-3895.
• Athens Garden Club. Athens Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at a private residence. Call (256) 444-0578.
• Piece Makers Quilt Guild. Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Masonic Lodge at Lucas Ferry Road and Elm Street. Gloria Carden will make MoMo’s Stars. Call Joy Brewer at (256) 232-8944.
• Elder Support Group. Elder Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the fellowship hall of New Hope Baptist Church, 13110 Mooresville Road. Call (256) 206-5577.
• American Legion. American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.
• Democratic Party. The Limestone County Democratic Party will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. Limestone County Probate Judge Mike Davis is guest speaker. For more information, call (256) 233-5980.
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.
