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TODAY
Cars on the Square
Cars on the Square is from 2-9 p.m. at Limestone County Courthouse square in Athens. Call Bland Allen at 256-603-1227.
Used book sale
Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Audio books and large-print books are available.
Charity breakfast
The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge buffet breakfast is from 7-9 a.m. Public invited. Proceeds go to charity.
Coffee Call
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is from 8-9:30 a.m. at 100 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Sponsored by Henry and Marsha White. Call the museum at 256-771-7578.
Patterson reunion
All descendants and friends of James Early and Mary Tillman Springer Patterson are invited to gather from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at West Side Community Center off Alabama 99. Bring covered dish for noon lunch. Call Donnie or Daveen Stanford at 256-232-7418.
Laxson reunion
The Laxson family reunion is at 11 a.m. at Isom’s Chapel Church at 16230 Mooresville Road.
Dove hunt
The Elkmont Lions Club dove hunt is at Hobbs Farm. Call 256-431-0277, 256-509-5121 or 256-732-3206.
McMunn reunion
The McMunn family reunion is at American Legion Post 49 off Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. Bring covered dish. Call 256-232-2895.
Glanton -Vinson reunion
The Glanton -Vinson reunion is at noon at the Sheriff’s Arena off Alabama 99. Bring covered dish and old photos you want to share. Call 256-777-0551 or 256-771-2057.
MONDAY
WOW family day
Woodmen of the World annual family day is at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodmen Lodge, U.S. 72 West. Barbecue, trimmings and drinks will be furnished. Families bring salads and desserts.
THURSDAY
Square dance lessons
Shirts & Skirts Square Dance Club begins new dance classes at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Athens Recreation Center, U.S. 31 North at Alabama 251. Call Neal at 256-355-1038 or Kay at 256-423-4141.
FRIDAY
Benefit car wash
A benefit car wash for 9-year-old Owens Elementary School student Colby Alred, who has been diagnosed with leukemia, will begin at 7 a.m. Friday at Advance Auto on U.S. 72 in Athens. Proceeds got to Alred and his family. May also donate in Colby Alred’s name at Redstone Federal Credit Union branches.
Caregivers night out
Respite night is from 6to9 Friday at Clements Baptist Church at 8690 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Make reservations by calling RSVP office at 256-232-7207 no later than noon Thursday.
UPCOMING
Tutor training workshop
Learn-To-Read Council will hold a tutor-training workshop from 8a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Quad-Plex office building at 110 Thomas St., Suite 105-E, in Athens. For more information or to register, call 256-230-3050
NAACP
NAACP membership meeting for election of officers is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce. Call Wilbert Woodruff at 256-227-8489.
MEETINGS
• VVA. Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 511 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at chapter building at Lucas Ferry and West Elm Street in Athens.
• Athens Garden Club. Athens Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, for covered-dish luncheon at Forrest Hills Clubhouse. Call 256-444-0578.
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.
