TODAY

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233.

Lincoln-Bridgeforth tree lighting

The 19th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday. Caroling, toy giveaways, bicycle drawings, hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus and more are part of the ceremony. Children must be present to win. This is a free community service and all are welcome. More information and donation opportunities: Robbin Hines 256-614-5622.

Christmas showcase at AMS

The first Athens City Schools Fine Arts “One Athens Christmas Showcase” is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Athens Middle School campus, 601 S. Clinton St., Athens. Doors open at 6:15. There will be musical performances by each school and student artwork on display. Light refreshments available. Admission is free and donations are accepted.

SATURDAY

Drug abuse prevention event

Teens Against Drugs, Addiction, & Alcohol will present a drug abuse prevention event themed “We’re all about our lives, so we aren’t about D.A.T. (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco) Life” at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pincham Lincoln Community Center, 606 Trinity Circle, Athens, (the historic Trinity High School). Age-appropriate information on drugs, health and wellness will be provided by the Limestone County Mental Health Center for ages 9 and up, parents and caregivers. Event includes raffles, gifts and free finger foods for those in attendance. More information: 256-224-3935 or 232-0795.

Christmas luncheon

The Athens High School Class of 1953 Christmas luncheon is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mama’s Restaurant in Elkmont.

Mooresville holiday tour and dinner

Advance tickets are on sale for The Historic Mooresville Holiday Home Tour and Progressive Dinner fundraiser set for 2-7 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $70 per person. The tour includes historic buildings and five private homes decorated for the season. Homes open and shopping available 2 to 6 p.m. Salad in Brick Church. Dinner seating at 3:30 to 4:30 and at 5 to 6 in town square. Dessert and coffee in Peebles’ barn. Reservations required. www.mooresvilleal.com. Click on Holiday Dinner in the menu, or call 256-355-2683.

High Cotton Santa

Parents are welcome to bring children to High Cotton Arts Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. during Sippin’ Cider around The Square to make their photos with Santa. Cameras or cellphones can be used for the photos. Ole Saint Nick will be seated on a velvet throne in his very own High Cotton studio.

SUNDAY

Holiday Home Tour

Tickets are on sale for the Athens Ladies Civitan sixth annual Holiday Home Tour set for 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets are $15 and available at Class Act Salon, Crawford’s Gifts, First National Bank (U.S. 72), Pam’s Home Furnishings, Pimentos and Willow Tree. Tickets are $20 day of event and can be purchased on-site at any home on the tour. Host homes: Lance and April Davis, Rene and Joann Hood, Jerry and Dianne Newby, Colin and Caroline McMurry, and Thomas and Jenny Sisk. This fundraiser benefits the developmentally challenged of the community. More information: Carolyn Stair 256-233-0258 or Carol Malone 232-2865.

ONGOING

North Pole Stroll

The free to the public North Pole Stroll at Big Spring Memorial Park is available for viewing nightly until midnight in December. Visitors will see trees decorated by businesses and agencies in various themes such as pets, fighting cancer, honoring history and more, and the return of the recycled tire snowmen. This year’s theme is “Tired of Waiting on Santa.”

Pop tab collection

The Limestone County Farmer’s Federation is collecting aluminum pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Anyone may drop off their tabs from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, at the ALFA Insurance Office, 524 U.S. 72 West (across from Big Lots). More information: 256-233-0938.

Free computer classes

Classes are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

MEETINGS

• AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Mac’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1733 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-777-0516.

• American Legion. Post 49 will hold its annual Christmas party and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Post home on Cloverleaf Drive. This event replaces the regular monthly meeting. Dinner is free to all paid-up members, their spouse or a guest. Membership dues can be paid at the door. More information: Rod Huffman: 256-233-3023.

• ALERA. Athens-Limestone Education Retirees Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Athens Recreation Center. Program is a silent auction to support the scholarship fund. Participants are requested to bring an item to be auctioned. More information: 256-232-9216.

• NAACP. Limestone NAACP annual meeting is 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens, in the Steelcase room. Contact: Wilbert Woodruff 256-227-8489.

• NSDAR. John Wade Keyes chapter of Daughters of American Revolution will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the home of Jennifer Pennington in Athens. More information: Judy Rew 256-230-2105 or Brenda Winter 256-771-3536.

• UDC. Joseph E. Johnston chapter 198, United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the home of Peggy King. More information: Peggy King 256-233-8379 or Linda Watson 256-431-7493.

Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing and are listed up to six days to include the day of the event. Email submissions to ed@athensnews-courier.com, fax to 256-233-7753 or bring to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens.