TODAY

VFW turkey shoot

VFW is having its last turkey shoot of the season today at the post on Alabama 127. Call (256) 233-1067.



Benefit stew, auction

Circle J Ranch in Anderson will have a benefit stew and auction for a cancer patient today at 1650 County Road 181. Stew will be ready at 11:30 a.m. Auctioned will be cakes, pies, quarter horse, horse tack, big pictures, fishing tackle and furniture, among other items. Call Jerry Morris at (256) 710-9925.



Ardmore Parade

The Ardmore Alabama/Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade is today. For information call (256) 423-7588 or e-mail ardchamber@ardmore.net.



SUNDAY

Shuttle available

Because of a shortage of parking at the Senior Center, there will be a shuttle available from the DHR parking lot the day of “We interrupt this program.”



MONDAY

Celebration of Remembrance

Hospice of Limestone County and Mothers Against Driving Drunk will host a “Celebration of Remembrance and Hope” at 6 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Call (256) 232-5017 for more information.



TUESDAY

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will have a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the library.



‘Avoid heart attack’

Dr. Phillip Laney, president of the Alabama Chapter of the American College of Cardiologists, will present “9 Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack” in partnership with Athens State and Athens-Limestone Hospital from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday in McCandless Hall on campus.



Lincoln-Bridgeforth tree lighting

Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee is sponsoring its annual tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday. There will be free toys and gifts and refreshments. Call (256) 874-0287.



AIS & AMS concerts

Athens Intermediate School Band and the Athens Middle School Band will present a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the middle school auditorium. Admission is free.



THURSDAY

Donnell Open House

Christmas Open House at the Donnell House is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by the Donnell House board of directors. For information call Guy McClure 256-232-3796 or e-mail gmc3435@gmail.com.



AHS Band Concert

Athens High School Band and the Athens High School Jazz Band will present a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Athens Middle School Auditorium. Admission is free.



FRIDAY

Respite night

Caregivers Night Out will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Clements Baptist Church. This month will be their Christmas Party. Please make reservations by calling RSVP Office at (256) 232-7207 no later than noon, Thursday, Dec. 10.



UPCOMING

Elkmont Parade

The Elkmont Lions Club Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 12. Parade begins at Highland Avenue and ends at Piggly Wiggly.



ONGOING

Troop 236 trees

East Limestone Boy Scout Troop 236 is selling Frasier Fir trees through Dec. 20. The lot is located beside Joe’s Pharmacy on Capshaw Road. Visit www.pack236.com/tree.html for pricing and lot hours.



MEETINGS

• Coffee Call. Paul and Susan Nealy are sponsoring today’s Coffee Call at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, from 8-9:30 a.m.

• Bethel Masons. The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge will serve a buffet breakfast from 7-9 a.m. today, Dec. 5. Proceeds go to charity.

• Eaton employees. Former employees of Eaton Corp. will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Shoney’s.

• AHS Band Parents. Athens High School Band Parent's Association will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7, in the band room.

• DAV meeting canceled. The Dec. 8 DAV meeting has been canceled due to a minor fire and a scheduling conflict. They will meet at the regular time in January.

• Touch Cancer Support. Touch Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Catfish Cabin 2. Please bring a $5 gift for an exchange game. Call (256) 232-6455.

• Athens Dulcimers. Athens Dulcimers will meet for dinner/jam at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Recreation Center. Meat and drinks will be furnished; please bring a dish. The JAM will take place after the dinner. For more information, call (256) 233-1262 or 233-0192.

• Beekeepers Christmas. Christmas meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday Dec. 10 at the Farmers Federation meeting room located in the Alfa Insurance building. For information please call (256) 232-0448.

• Legion party set. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will have their Christmas party at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Finger foods will be served. There is a $10 spending cap on gifts for men or women.

• Retired teachers. A-L Education Retirees Association will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec.11 at Athens Recreation Center. Please bring an item for the scholarship fund silent auction and non-perishable items for food banks. Call (256) 232-6224.



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.