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Used book sale

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

ACS Dinner

The American Cancer Society survivors’ covered dish dinner will be at 6 tonight at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. There will be door prizes and entertainment. Call Esther Jernigan at (256) 232-6455.

Free drive-in movie

A free showing of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be at dusk tonight at the Cinemagic Theatre Drive-In on Jefferson Street. Limited to the first 80 cars. Gates open at 7 p.m. BBC Wales is scheduled to attend to film part of a documentary.

THURSDAY

SOA downtown walk

Spirit of Athens is sponsoring a downtown walk and tour of five restored buildings from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $20; tour starts at Carole Foret Fine Art on Market Street.

SATURDAY

Footlights auditions

Footlights Community Theater will be auditioning for summer season shows “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Steel Magnolias” on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Athens State University’s McCandless Hall. For more info go to www.footlightstheater.com or e-mail footlightstheater@yahoo.com or call Kristi at (256) 777-1797.

Bronc clinic

The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo annual Bareback and Saddle Bronc Clinic is at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Cost for the two-day school is $100. Must pre-register by Saturday, May 1. Call (256) 232-0111 for information and applications.

Charity breakfast

The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge will serve a buffet breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds go to charity. Non-perishable food items for the food bank also being accepted.

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. Sponsored by Collins Supply. For more information, call (256) 771-7578.

MONDAY

ALG candidate forum

Alliance for Limited Government will hold a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Monday at Athens Recreation Center. Invited speakers are all candidates for the Alabama House District 5.

UPCOMING

AHS Class of ’90

Athens High School Class of 1990 is planning a 20-year reunion. Please contact Mary O’Halloran (Schmieder) at OSCHMIEDER@comcast.net.

ONGOING

Head Start recruitment

Head Start Program recruitment is underway. Children must be 4 by Sept. 2; be legal resident of Limestone or Madison counties. Program is free to families that meet income guidelines and serves children with disabilities. Call (256) 851-9804 or 851-2246 by May 14.

Library special fax rate

Until June 1 Athens-Limestone Public Library will provide job-seekers Fax services for half price –– $1 for first page and 50 cents for each additional page. Faxes may be received for same prices. Call (256) 233-1233.

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.