TODAY

Used book sale

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



WEDNESDAY

ASU blood drive

Athens State University will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday in Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. Bring a photo ID. Call Tena Bullington at (256) 233-8243.



THURSDAY

1-day art, cooking classes

Registration deadline is Thursday for a 4-H summer cooking class and a 4-H summer art class. Cooking class is from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 30. Art class is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, July 2. Both are at the Limestone County Extension office. $20 fee includes lunch and snacks plus beginner’s cooking kit for cooking-class participants. Call (256) 232-5510.



Red Cross meeting

Limestone County Red Cross annual meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 1300 Armory St. Call Kathy Harland at (256) 232-6820.



SATURDAY

Medical equipment donation

Living Water Works Ministries will accept crutches, wheelchairs, scooters or other sick room equipment and lien-free running vehicles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the old Kroger parking lot. Tax exemption slips will be given but no cash. Medical equipment will also be available to give out to those in need. Call (256) 431-4111.



Craig family reunion

The descendants of Monroe and Adaline Craig will meet for a family reunion at noon Saturday at Owens Senior Center on Alabama 99.



Market grand opening

Ardmore Farmers Market will hold its grand opening Saturday morning, off Alabama 53, behind the Pizza Hut. Events include a vendor’s drawing at 8 a.m., ribbon-cutting ceremony and flag presentation at 9 a.m., Master Gardener information table at 10 a.m., and live bluegrass music at 11 a.m. The market will be open Saturdays from sunrise to 1 p.m. Call (256) 423-8872.



Daylily sale

The North Alabama Daylily Society will host its annual plant sale in the parking lot of The Greenery at Hampton Cove subdivision in Huntsville from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Variety of colors, sizes and types available below market price. Club members will answer questions about care and use of daylilies in gardens or landscape. Call (256) 233-4354.



Doggie bath day

Helping Our Pets in Limestone County will sponsor a doggie “splish-splash bath” day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Propane at 17026 U.S. 72 West, across from West End Chevron. Proceeds will help feed, vaccinate, spay or neuter, and shelter pets of local families with limited income. Cost is $5 for small dogs; $10 for medium dogs; and $15 for large dogs. Dogs must be on a leash. No aggressive dogs. No haircuts or nail trimming. Each participant will receive $5 off a 20-pound barbecue grill cylinder from Heritage Propane. Call (256) 431-5784.



Richardson reunion

Descendants of William Henry and Margaret Matilda Richardson are invited to a family reunion at Oakdale Club House at 11 a.m. Saturday. Bring enough food to feed your family. Call Charles Richardson at (256) 232-5413.



UPCOMING

Swamp John dinner

Owens Senior Center will host a Swamp John dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Tickets are $10. Proceeds go to the senior center.



Alzheimer’s cookout

The Alzheimer’s Support Group will host its annual cookout from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, at Limestone Manor off U.S. 31. Hamburgers and hotdogs provided; you bring potato salad, baked beans, chips and dip, desserts or other sides. For more information, call Amanda Duffield at (256) 232-8697.



MEETINGS

• Habitat orientation. Habitat for Humanity is conducting a volunteer orientation meeting at 6 tonight, June 23. Call (256) 230-6001.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group. Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 7 tonight, June 23, at Athens Senior Center. Call (256) 586-3147.



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.