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, today.
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.
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.
TUESDAY
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots signup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday 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. Call (256) 233-2323 for information.
WEDNESDAY
Veterans Day at VFW
The VFW invites the public to a Veterans Day observance at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the post on Alabama 127. Attorney General Troy King will be the guest speaker and free chicken stew will be served.
Fox closed for Vets Day
Fox Army Health Center will close Wednesday for Veterans Day. Advice nurses are available during non-duty hours at (256) 955-8888 or 1-800-223-9531.
UPCOMING
Lunch & Learn
The Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce will host “Lunch & Learn” from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 18. The speaker will be Roan Bradley of Bradley CPA Services, who will talk on
“American Recovery & Reinvestment Act a.k.a. 2009 Stimulus Package.” The fee is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members (includes box lunch). Please RSVP by calling (256) 232-2600 or e-mailing etta@tourathens.com.
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
ARCP Sign-Up
Applications for cost-share assistance from the Alabama Resource Conservation Program may be filed at the Limestone County Soil and Water Conservation District office at 1795 Highway 72 E., Suite B between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. now through Nov. 25. For more information, call (256) 232-4025, ext. 3.
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
• Piece Makers Quilt Guild. Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 tonight, Nov. 5, at the Masonic Lodge at Lucas Ferry Road and Elm Street. Call Joy Brewer at (256) 232-8944.
• Elder Support Group. Elder Support Group will meet at 6:30 tonight, 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 tonight, 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.
• DAV. Disabled American Veterans will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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.
