Limestone Ledger 6/4
Published 2:00 am Friday, June 4, 2010
TODAY
Rescue Squad yard sale
Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad will have its annual yard sale today and Saturday, beginning at 7 a.m. each day at its facility on Freeman Drive. This is the largest one ever.
SATURDAY
Cars on Square
Cars on the Square will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission fee, but $25 to enter a car. For more information, call Bland Allen at (256) 603-1227.
Dog Gone Festival
The Dog Gone Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ardmore, Ala., Town Park across from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club, just off Main Street behind Rab Shelton Furniture. Call (256) 423-7588 or 508-7314.
Athens Historical Walks
All walkers are invited to take part in one of five walks. Meet at the Athens Visitors Center at Market and Beaty streets at 9:45 a.m. and select a walk to depart promptly at 10 a.m. for about an hour. Call (256) 232-5411 or 508-7314.
Bracy Hamilton fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for Bracy Hamilton, who is currently on the heart transplant waiting list, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Advance Auto Parts on U.S. 72. Food includes grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, drinks and sweets. All funds collected go toward his medical expenses.
Ardmore Lawn, Garden Tour
Ardmore Lawn & Garden Tour is 1-4 p.m., Saturday. Advance tickets for $8 are available at the library, 1st National Bank, Ardmore, or from friends of the library. Day of the tour tickets will be available at the library until 2 p.m. or at each site for $10. Sponsored by Friends of Ardmore Public Library. Call (256) 423-2684 or the library at (931) 427-4883 for information.
Cat show
The North Alabama Feline Fanciers cat show is Saturday and Sunday at Yesterdays Event Center in Athens. Cats featured and judged from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and children over age 5; and free for children under 5. Call Toni Scarboro at (256) 232-4960.
Book signing
Author Kelly Kazek, managing editor of The News Courier, will sign copies of her new book, “A History of Alabama’s Deadliest Tornadoes: Disaster in Dixie,” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Pablo’s on Market in downtown Athens. The book includes stories from Limestone County.
Turner reunion
The annual reunion of family and friends of the late Lee P. and Fleecie Poff Turner begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vietnam Veterans Building on Elm Street. Bring food and drink. Lunch at noon. Call Ann Nash at (256) 729-6347 or 777-0275.
Used book sale
The Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the library.
Jackson Cemetery decoration
Decoration at Jackson Cemetery located near Minor Hill, Tenn., will be Saturday. Bring lawn chairs and picnic lunch or just visit. Upkeep donations can be sent to: Douglas Bassham, 3072 Salem Road, Minor Hill, TN 38473.
Reunion Decoration Day
Reunion Cemetery Decoration Day with a chicken and goat stew fundraiser is Saturday. Bring your own containers. Donations can be sent to: Reunion Cemetery Fund, 25172 Alabama 127, Elkmont, AL 35620.
Breakfast fundraiser
The Bethel, Tenn., Masonic Lodge will serve a buffet breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds to charity. Non-perishable food items for food bank welcome.
Woodmen anniversary
Woodmen of the World, Lodge 514 of Athens will celebrate its 100th anniversary at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Woodmen Lodge on U.S. 72 West. Members and families invited. Lunch served.
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 Charles Butler and Valley Motors. Call (256) 771-7578.
SUNDAY
New Garden decoration
The New Garden Cemetery decoration will be Sunday. Those unable to attend can send donations to: Harold Robinson, 14016 Robinson Lane, Elkmont, AL 35620 or Harold Atkinson, 20321 Sandlin Road, Elkmont, AL 35620.
MONDAY
Ballroom dance lessons
Learn how to waltz and West Coast swing in dance lessons beginning Monday night in the Athens State University Sandridge Center ballroom. The same dance content is also taught on Tuesday nights. Cost is $100 per person or $150 per couple. Call Yvette Bolen at (256) 216-6626 to sign up and specify a night.
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.
THURSDAY
4-H Day Camp
The 4-H Day Camp, Backyard Barbecue, will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. To register call the 4-H Office at (256) 232-5510.
ONGOING
Free B&G Club meals
Athens Boys & Girls Club, 1017 W. Washington St., will serve free lunches to all children 18 and under Monday through Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., through July 30. Tanner Boys & Girls Club, 13529 Lucas Ferry Road, will serve meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through July 30.
MEETINGS
• Cancer support group. Touch Cancer Support Group will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Catfish Cabin II.
• Tea Party Patriots. Athens-Limestone Tea Party Patriots will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Limestone County Water Department, 17218 U.S. 72 West. Contact Deborah King at (256) 559-0980 or dking2@charter.net; or Linda Wilson at (256) 457-6528 or lwilson2051@charter.net.
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.
