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— 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 6 to 9 Friday at Clements Baptist Church at 8690 U.S. 72 West in Athens. Make reservations at 256-232-7207 by noon Thursday.

SATURDAY

LCCI training

LCCI will have a volunteer training day from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday in the LCCI office at 201 North Jefferson St. Call board Vice President Becky Rogers at the LCCI office at 970-443-7305.

Tutor training workshop

Learn-To-Read Council will hold a tutor-training workshop from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Quad-Plex office building at 110 Thomas St., Suite 105-E, in Athens. For more information or to register, call 256-230-3050

SUNDAY

Williams-Garner-Hill reunion

The descendants of Booster, Tucker, John, Ed and Bedford Williams, Minnie Garner and Demmie Hill are invited to a reunion at 10 a.m. Sunday in Pulaski, Tenn., behind Domino’s Pizza. Bring a covered dish. Call Canzader Birdsong at 931-363-5526.

TUESDAY

Used book sale

Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will have a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the library.

Political forum

Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference will host a political forum for all Democratic candidates at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Round Island Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road. Call James Lucas at 256-431-3744 or Lois Scott at 256-732-3978.

ONGOING

St. Timothy mum sale

Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, 207 East Washington, is sponsoring a sale of potted chrysanthemums to benefit the church’s multi-cultural pre-school program. The price of the mums is $6 per 8-inch pot and they may be picked up at White Dove Open Air Market on U.S. 72 after Oct. 1. Contact Ruth Moyers or Lynda Basinger at the church office at 256-232-3541

MEETINGS

• Athens Garden Club. Athens Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 8, for covered-dish luncheon at Forrest Hills Clubhouse. Call 256-444-0578.

• Retired educators. Athens-Limestone Retired Educators Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Recreation Center. Guest speaker will be Lori Guthrie of Hometown Hospice. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Meat, drink and utensils will be provided.

• Quest Club. Athens Quest Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, with Peggy King as hostess.

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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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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Voter-empowerment training
The Limestone County NAACP will hold voter-empowerment training to include registration, education and civic participation at 10 a.m. today at 17308 U.S. 72 West. Refreshments served. Call Curtis Turner 423-580-1896.

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Coupon clipping
Athens High School Future Business Leaders of America will host a coupon-clipping class from 6-8 tonight in the Athens High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each in advance and may be purchased from any AHS FBLA member or by emailing Lori Jones or Brandi Foster at brandi.foster@acs-k12.org or lori.jones@acs-k12.org. Tickets are $15 at the door.

February 9, 2012
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THURSDAY
Blood drive
A LifeSouth Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday at Brookhill Elementary School.

February 8, 2012
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A Relay Rally will be held Thursday at Athens Visitors Center at 100 N. Beaty St. Meet and greet 5:30-6 p.m., meeting 6-7. Open to anyone interested in information about the Relay For Life Limestone County event May 11-12. Food available for small donation. Gifts and door prizes. Committee meeting follows at 7. Contact: Carol Morris 256-434-1039 or CarolMorrisLCA@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY
Black history program
A program titled “Occupy Culture and Diversity,” will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Athens State University ballroom to mark Black History Month. A reception will follow. Admission is free.

February 5, 2012
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SATURDAY

Boy Scout fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 221 will hold a goat and chicken stew fundraiser for summer camp beginning at 10:30 a.m. today at West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department. Eat in or carryout. Contact: Tommy Burrow 256-233-3919.

February 4, 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.

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