TUESDAY

Gardening questions answered

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is available every Tuesday and the first Saturday of every month at Athens Limestone Public Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to answer gardening questions.

Used book sale

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

Nelson Mandela memoir forum

Athens State University’s Coleman Center for Religious Studies and Ethics will host a forum at noon Tuesday based on Nelson Mandela’s memoir, “Long Walk to Freedom.” The forum will focus on the practical wisdom and life lessons taken from the life journey of Mandela, and how to recover from setbacks with renewed hope, communicate and reconcile with enemies and master circumstances. The event will be held in the second floor chapel at Founders Hall. The public is invited.

American Legion fundraiser

The American Legion Post 49 fundraiser, sponsored by Krystal Hamburgers is set for 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Krystal on U.S. 72 in Athens. Krystal will give 50 percent of net sales during those hours to American Legion as long as the customer purchase includes redemption of a special flyer. Flyers are available at Post 49 at 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. Proceeds support Post 49’s youth activities. More information: 256-230-6233.

THURSDAY

Country Lifestyle event

There will be a free Country Lifestyle event at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Ardmore Public Library, 25836 Main St., Ardmore, Tennessee, titled “EMA-Tornado and Natural Disasters” with Limestone County Emergency Management Association Officer Daphne Ellison. The public is invited.

UPCOMING

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is 8-9 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at 100 W. Pryor St. Sponsored by Eugene and Jason Sanders.

Clothes giveaway

Women Empowering Women will hold a clothes giveaway from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 1, at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park on the corner of Hine Street and Westview Avenue. More information: Janice Williams 256-233-5995.

Boy Scouts community breakfast

The Boy Scouts of America Greater Alabama Council’s Athens-Limestone County Breakfast is set for 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Limestone County Event Center, 114 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Guest speaker is Eric Blackwell, senior director of Plant Operations at Polaris. To reserve a seat, RSVP by March 30 to Christina Crawford, 256-476-0026 or christina.crawford@scouting.org. All donations at the event support the Boy Scouts program.

Crape Myrtle Pageant

The 16th annual Crape Myrtle Pageant will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Cedar Hill Elementary School in Ardmore. Entry deadline is Friday, March 31. More information: 256-497-5425 or 256-431-1073.

ONGOING

Ballroom dance classes

A 10-week series of dance classes featuring swing, waltz, foxtrot, and rumba are being held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Pincham-Lincoln Center through May 23. Taught by a certified ballroom dance instructor the classes are $50 per person which covers all 10 classes. No partner required. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Contact Deb Kohlhase at dkohlhase@habitatalc.org or 256-230-6001 for more information or to register.

Pre-K registration

The Limestone County Board of Education has announced Office of School Readiness (OCR) pre-K registration is ongoing through Friday, March 31. Parents can register pre-K children online at www.lcsk12.org. Pre-K is available at the following schools: Blue Springs, Cedar Hill, Elkmont, Johnson, Piney Chapel and Tanner.

Vidalia onions sale

Athens Ladies Civitan is now taking orders for the annual Vidalia onion sale. The price is $10 per 10-pound bag. The deadline for orders and payment is April 15. Onions expected to arrive in early May. Proceeds benefit programs for special needs children and adults in Limestone County. Orders can be taken by any Ladies Civitan member or at 256-233-0258 where a message can be left for a return call, or at 256-658-1985.

County Relay for Life registration

Registration is underway for the Limestone County for a Cure Relay for Life team’s second annual Cornhole for a Cure Tournament to benefit American Cancer Society. Fee is $40 per team through April 20, and $50 thereafter and the day of the event at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Forms available at the County Commission office and County for a Cure Facebook page.

Elkmont beauty walk

Registration is underway for the 12th annual Elkmont Beauty Walk at Elkmont High School to be held April 21-22 as a fundraiser for the school band. Registration deadline is April 7. Entry fee is $35 and $5 to enter photogenic. There is a $5 admission charge at the door at 7 nightly and at 2 p.m. on April 22. Competition includes kindergarten through fifth grade, babies through preschool, sixth through 12th grades and a 12th-grade guys division. Entry forms and money can be turned in at the Elkmont band room, Keila’s Hair Salon in Ardmore, any band booster officer or mailed to Keila Berzett, 29200 Ragsdale Creek Road, Elkmont AL 35620.

KALB seeks vendors, exhibitors

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is seeking exhibitors and vendors for its Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO set for 1- a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 in Athens. Invitation is open to students, adults, organizations, business owners, educators, etc. Provide information about: you, your school, club or business and what it is doing to support a healthy environment, your earth-friendly products for display, your educational hands-on activity or game, or share information on outdoor activities available to the community. Call 256-233-8000 or email KALBCares@gmail.com for information or to reserve space.

CEMETERY CLEANUPS

Sandlin Cemetery — The annual spring cleanup day begins at 8 a.m. today. The bad weather makeup day is April 1. More information: Mark Blakely 256-729-8430 or Harold Adams 256-729-1485.

Pleasant Point Cemetery — Today is cleanup day. Mowing, cleaning and clearing. If unable to attend donations made out to Pleasant Point Cemetery can be sent to: Linda Garrett, 20467 Elkton Road, Athens, AL 35614. More information: 256-232-7961.

Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery — Annual $50 donations for the cemetery upkeep can be made out to Bethel Cemetery Fund and sent to Tommy Sprague, 25917 Pepper Road, Athens, AL 35613. Also, everything must be removed from graves for beginning of mowing season.

MEETINGS

• Ladies Civitan. The Athens Ladies Civitan club will meet at noon Tuesday, March 28, at the city of Athens Board of Education Building on U.S.31 North. The program will be by Woodmen of the World with a flag presentation by Tom Ed Wright. Guests are welcome. More information: Martha Camp 256-431-4998.

• Toastmasters Club. Athens Toastmasters Club will meet 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at 124 Cloverleaf Drive (American Legion Post 49). The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to learn and enhance public speaking and leadership skills. The public is invited.

• Prospect Cemetery. The Prospect Cemetery Association will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Prospect Rescue Squad Building. Committee reports will be heard on repair, upkeep and improvements. More information: 931-363-0202 or 256-232-4121.

Donations made out to Prospect Cemetery Maintenance Fund can be sent to Chan Harris, 2164 Braly Lane, Pulaski, TN 38478.

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.