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January 27, 2012

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Respite Night

Caregivers Night out will be from 6-9 tonight at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church. Contact: 256-232-7207.

Tax service

RSVP Income Tax Service will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. beginning today at the First Baptist Church Youth Activity Center, and every Monday and Thursday thereafter until April 17. No appointments will be given. Returns will be filed at no cost to the client.

SATURDAY

Chicken stew

The Oak Grove/Thatch Volunteer Fire Department will hold a chicken stew at 10 a.m. Saturday at Station 1 on Thatch Road between Interstate 65 and Alabama 251. Cost is $18 a gallon and $5 a plate. Contact: Harold King 256-508-2269.

Hot dogs and chili

Free hot dogs and chili will be served at noon Saturday at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park on Hine Street. If you would like to help with this event, contact Jo Brown at 256-278-0855.

ONGOING

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 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, and the first Thursday of each month thereafter at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church. Enter at the back of the building.

DAV breakfast

Tickets — for $5 each — are on sale for the Needy Veterans Benefit Breakfast. The event will be from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the DAV building on Airport Road. Contact: Scottie Gillman 256-324-0620.

UPCOMING

Understanding horses

The Athens State University Center for Lifelong Learning class “Understanding More About Horses” will begin Jan. 30, 6:30-9 p.m., for eight successive Mondays, ending March 19. Visit www.athens.edu/cll for more information or contact Wanda Campbell at 256-233-8262.

Computer classes

Athens-Limestone Public Library will offer computer classes beginning Feb. 2. Each class is one hour and covers specific topics, such as computer basics, using Word, using Excel, using webmail, and searching/selling on the Internet. Classes limited to five students. Enrollment is $5, with $2 credited to your patron account. One-on-one tutoring available. Contact: Library staff 256-232-1233.

Spaghetti supper

Tickets are on sale for a spaghetti supper to be held from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 11 and hosted by the AMVETS at the Vietnam Veterans Building on Elm Street. The supper costs $6 and is all-you-can-eat including garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert. Proceeds go toward the AMVETS building fund. For tickets contact Roxanne Haggermaker at 256-374-2073. Tickets also available at the door.

Corporate Spelling Bee

Teams are being sought to participate in the Athens-Limestone County Learn-to-Read Council 16th annual Corporate Spelling Bee on March 17 in the Athens High School cafeteria. Potential participants, donors or sponsors can contact Learn-to-Read program at 256-230-3050.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. National Active and Retired Federal Employees chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Veterans Museum on Pryor Street. Guest speaker will be Janet Hunt, a personal fitness, lifestyle and weight management consultant. Breakfast served. Contact: Dean Morgan 256-233-0248.

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WEDNESDAY
Library hosts Republicans
Athens-Limestone Public Library will host a luncheon and information session with local Republican candidates at noon today. The aim is for the library to inform candidates about the role of the library in the community, including its importance to attracting new industry. The public may ask questions after the presentation. A similar meeting will be held for Democratic candidates.

February 22, 2012
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TUESDAY: Foster parent orientation
The Limestone County foster and adoptive parent classes orientation night will be held from 6-7 tonight at Limestone County Department of Human Resources, 1007 W. Market St. in Athens. Ten-week classes run from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28-May 1 at the DHR building. Prospective foster/adoptive parents can contact Angela Mayberry, resource worker, at 256-216-6401.

February 21, 2012
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February 19, 2012
Church Bulletin 2/19/2012
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 19, 2012
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MONDAY
Pole Sallet tickets
Poke Sallet 2012 will be held March 8-10 at Athens Senior Center on Pryor Street. Tickets go on sale at 6 a.m. Monday. Doors open at 5 a.m. for pre-registration. Tickets are $35 each with a limit of eight at one visit. Tickets also be on sale at the center 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact: 256-233-6412.

February 18, 2012
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FRIDAY

Drop-in Storytime
Drop-in Storytime will begin at Athens-Limestone Public Library at 10:15 a.m. today. Swing in for stories, songs, finger plays, and more with Ms. Kelli. No registration required. Drop-in Storytime will meet every Friday at 10:15, following schools’ calendars. Contact: 256-232-1233.

February 17, 2012
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FRIDAY
Mo Brooks mobile office
Republican Congressman Mo Brooks will hold mobile office hours at Ardmore Town Hall from 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday. Field representative Johnny Turner will meet with constituents. Ardmore Town Hall is located at 26494 First St.

February 16, 2012
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FRIDAY

Drop-in Storytime
Drop-in Storytime will begin at Athens-Limestone Public Library at 10:15 a.m. Friday. Swing in for stories, songs, finger plays, and more with Ms. Kelli. No registration required. Drop-in Storytime will meet every Friday at 10:15, following schools’ calendars. Contact: 256-232-1233.

February 14, 2012
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TUESDAY Valentine party
Athens-Limestone Public Library will host a valentine/anti-valentine party from 3-5 p.m. today. Chocolate fondue, snacks, games, music and other activities. For teens only. Free. No registration required. Call 256-232-1233.

February 14, 2012
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MONDAY
Blood drive
American Red Cross and Athens State University will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday in the Sandridge Student Center ballroom in Athens. Call Tena Bullington 256-233-8243.

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