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November 2, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Mon Nov 02, 2009, 06:14 PM CST

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. A reception will follow 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

Veterans Day Parade

The second annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday and follows the Christmas parade route from Athens High School and through the downtown square to Hometown Grocery. Lineup will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Registration to be in the parade ends Wednesday. Call (256) 374-2073 to register.

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 the museum 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 in Huntsville. 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

• VVA. Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 will meet at 6 tonight, 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.

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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.

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