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November 3, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Tue Nov 03, 2009, 07:17 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 today, Nov. 4. 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

• AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 will meet at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 4, at the Fried Green Tomato in Ardmore for a Dutch lunch. Call Don Morrell at (256) 232-3895.

• Athens Garden Club. Athens Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. today, 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.

• Master Gardeners. Athens-Limestone Master Gardeners will meet at noon Monday, Nov. 9, at the Extension Office.

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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FRIDAY Singing on the Square
Just Down the Road will perform at 6 p.m. Friday for Singing on the Square in downtown Athens.

May 16, 2012
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TUESDAY
Chicken stew
American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly chicken stew dinner from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today. Cost is $5 to eat in or per quart carryouts. No sides with carryouts. Containers provided. For information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. For carryout reservations: 256-230-6233.

May 15, 2012
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Hospital Auxiliary jewelry sale
Athens-Limestone Hospital Auxiliary will host its $5 jewelry sale from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 14 and from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 in the education department of the hospital. Contact: Felicia Lambert at 256-233-9290.

May 13, 2012
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Blood pressure screenings
May is High Blood Pressure Month and the Alabama State NAACP will conduct blood pressure screenings from 8 a.m. until noon today at the NAACP HQ building, 17308 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Refreshments will be served. Receive information about high blood pressure. Nurses available to answer questions. Contact: 256-444-1300.

May 12, 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.

May 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Hamburger Day
The Kiwanis Club Hamburger Day will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Big Spring Park. Loaded charbroiled hamburger, chips, drink and dessert for $5. Proceeds sponsor children’s programs in the community. Rain or shine. Advance tickets and large orders available now from any Kiwanis Club member or purchase at the event. Contact: Scott Cook 256-216-3731.

May 11, 2012
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FRIDAY Blood drive
American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at the Department of Human Resources first floor conference room at 1007 W. Market St. in Athens. Go to www.redcrossblood.org, sign in and make an appointment to give on Friday.

May 10, 2012
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Sawyer Moss benefit
A benefit yard sale for Sawyer Moss, who has Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder, will be held Friday and Saturday starting each day at 7 a.m. at 1609 West Market St. in Athens. Everything priced to sell.

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