Limestone Ledger 5/21/10
Published 2:00 am Friday, May 21, 2010
TODAY
Singing on Square
Singing on the Square features Southern Splendor and Dixie Bluegrass beginning at 6 tonight. Bring lawn chairs and blanket. Free concert is on the east side of the Limestone County courthouse. Call (256) 232-5411 or 508-7314.
Kiwanis hamburgers
Kiwanis Hamburger Day will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Big Spring Park. Cost is $5 for burger, chips, drink and dessert. To place order, call Scott Cook at (256) 216-3731; Larry Inman at 777-3714; Grover Gardner, 233-3367; Maggie Tomlin, 206-2091; or Jim Tompkins, 777-6898.
BBB workshop
Better Business Bureau-Decatur area will sponsor a workshop, “Personality Types in Your Workplace,” 10 a.m.-noon today at Calhoun Community College, Aerospace Training center auditorium, U.S. 31 North. Workshop is free to BBB accredited member companies; $10 registration fee for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Contact Tricia Pruitt, (256) 355-5170 or decaturareabbb@charter.net.
SATURDAY
Barbecue cook-off
The Elkmont Lions Club Smoking Railroad Street Barbeque Cook-Off, Shade Tree Division, will be held Saturday. Setups begin at 5 p.m. Friday. Saturday cooking begins at 8 a.m.; chicken judging at 2:30 p.m.; ribs, at 3. Music all day. Entry fee is $75. Prizes awarded. Contact Larry or Susan at (256) 732-4493 or 431-0277.
Kiddie Carnival fundraiser
The Athens Kiddie Carnival will be open from 3-6 p.m. Saturday for a special fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 3-day for the Cure breast cancer awareness and research event.
Admission is $10 per child and includes unlimited rides. Call (256) 729-1299.
Political forum
The Alabama Veterans Museum will host a non-partisan political forum at 1 p.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. in Athens. All political parties welcome. To sign up, call Sandy Thompson at (256) 771-7578.
Cemetery decoration
The decoration and cleaning for Fielding Cemetery on Yarbrough Road will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. Donations needed for upkeep. Mail to: Stacy Todd, 19779 Yarbrough Road, Athens, AL 35613.
Dinner and talent show
The Athens Bible School Jr. Beta Club fundraisers, a “Blast From the Past” dinner, from 4-7 p.m. and talent show, at 7 p.m., are Saturday at the school. Call (256) 232-3525.
SUNDAY
Camp Hope Registration
Anyone wishing to register a child for Camp Hope needs to attend a short meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hospice office at 405 S. Marion St. Camp Hope is a one-day free summer camp for children ages 5-11 and teens 12-15 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Contact Dana Pressnell at (256) 232-5017.
Bottoms Cemetery
Bottoms Cemetery Decoration Day is at 2 p.m. Sunday. Mail donations for upkeep to: Terry W. Adams, 19851 Mooresville Road, Athens, AL 35613; donations will also be accepted at the cemetery. Remove all old or faded flowers before the service.
MONDAY
Democrat families
The Limestone County Democratic Party’s Family Appreciation Day and Rally is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Highway 99. Hamburgers, hot dogs, live music, a moon bounce, and face painting; candidates and elected officials will make stump speeches. Adults are asked to contribute $10. Kids admitted free. Call Pam Wallace (256) 683-4150.
TUESDAY
Used book sale
Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the library.
UPCOMING
CHS Class of ’76
Clements High School Class of 1976 will have a reunion from 6:30-10pm June 5 at Brigadoon. Send $12.50 per person or $25 classmate & guest to: Tere Richardson
13093 St Andrews Dr Athens, Al 35611. For more information contact: Tere (256) 729-6337 David 656-1096.
Mayor’s breakfast
The annual Boy Scouts Mayors Breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. May 27 at the Beasley Center of First United Methodist Church. Make reservations by calling Garet Beane at (256) 883-7071, ext. 105 or e-mail at Gbeane@1bsa.org by May 24. Cost is $75 per individual; $125 for two seats. Tables available at $1,000 and $500.
W.L. Class of ’75
West Limestone Class of 1975 will have a reunion from 5-10 p.m. June 5 at the Owens Community Center. Send $7.50 per person by May 22 to: Tony Anderson, 103 Hartington Drive, Madison, AL 35758. Send photos and updated biographical information and favorite high school memory to tamandolin@knology.net. Call (256) 830-1419.
ONGOING
Exercise Class
Girlfriends Unlimited is offering an exercise class called Sweatin’ Sisters every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Friendship UMC on Lucas Ferry Road. No charge and child care is available. E-mail Sandee at alotosingin@gmail.com or Melissa at meljackson1972@charter.net.
Seniors exercise class
Athens Senior Center offers free low impact exercise classes at 8 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The classes begin with walking and chair exercise.
MEETINGS
• NARFE. NARFE chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Veterans Museum. Breakfast served. Guest speaker is Karen Metz with the Alzheimer’s Association. Call (256) 233-0248.
• Blacksmiths. Athens Blacksmith group will meet from 1-4 p.m. Sunday May 23, at The Blacksmiths Shop on Commercial Drive. Visitors welcome.
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.
