SATURDAY

NAACP Reading program

The Limestone County NAACP is offering a free motivational reading program for students ages 3-13 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Round Island Creek Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. The program — Students Taking Excellence Personally = Success, or STEPS — motivates students who may not enjoy reading. Is also gives those who do enjoy reading an opportunity to showcase their enjoyment. Free transportation and lunch provided. Contact: Diane Steele at 256-797-1333.

Marker dedication

The Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Alabama invites the community to a dedication of a marker for Capt. William Legg at 1 p.m. Saturday at Legg Cemetery on Leggtown Road in Elkmont.

TUESDAY

Used book sale

Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library in Athens will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Fielding Cemetery

Cleaning and decoration for Fielding Cemetery will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Come and bring donations, which are badly needed for upkeep of the cemetery. If you are unable to attend, please send donations to Mae Todd, 19817 Yarbrough Road, Athens, AL 35613

Wesley Chapel cleanup

Wesley Chapel Cemetery at 19430 Sharp Road in Athens will hold its annual cleanup day at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in time for Mother’s Day. Bring mowers, rakes, string trimmers and trash bags. All old flowers will be removed. Take all trash away from site. Also, donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery. Those who cannot afford to donate are asked to mow the cemetery once. Make checks payable to Wesley Chapel. More information: Jane Tucker at 256-431-1338.

Limestone Cemetery

Limestone Cemetery cleanup will be 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the cemetery off U.S. 72 West, 3 miles on right from Athens. The cemetery will be cleaned to prepare for mowing and the church building will be cleaned. Bring rakes, mowers and brooms. The annual meeting will follow at 10 a.m. Donations for upkeep may be made at that time or by mailing a check to: Robert Evans, 14919 Reid Road, Athens, AL 35611. More information: 256-771-0987.

DECORATION DAYS

Oneal Cemetery

O’Neal Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, May 13. Those unable to attend are asked to send donation for upkeep to: Charlotte Bates, 10576 U.S. 72, Athens, AL 35611.

Sunny Hill Cemetery

Sunny Hill Cemetery decoration will be 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Those unable to attend are asked to send donations for upkeep to: Mahlon Nixon, 17232 Blackburn Road, Athens, AL 35611. More information: 256-232-8508.

Gatlin Cemetery

Gatlin Cemetery on Stateline Road will have decoration May 21-22. Those unable to attend are asked to make donations at People’s State Bank of Commerce on Main Street in Ardmore.

Sylone Cemetery

Decoration at Sylone Cemetery will be Sunday, May 21. Donations for upkeep are appreciated. More information: 256-732-3994.

ONGOING

Beautification nominations

Athens-Limestone Beautification Board is currently accepting nominations of businesses, churches and government buildings for beautification awards. Deadline is Nov. 15. Nominations may be made online at http://kalbcares.com/beautification-awards/ or by completing a form at the KALB office at 125 East St. in Athens. More information: 256-233-8000.

Karaoke fundraiser

American Veterans Mims-Russell Post 21, at 22769 Black Road in Athens, has karaoke night from 8 p.m.-midnight every Friday. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds support local veterans and their families in need. Food and drinks available. No alcohol served. Nonsmoking environment. No age limit. More information: 256-444-2793.

UPCOMING

Singing on Square – heavy metal style

Singing on the Square starts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19, on the Limestone County Courthouse Square in Athens. Join Athens-Limestone County Tourism and sponsor Jimmy Smith Buick GMC for a free concert with heavy metal bands Contagan and Temple of Blood at 7 p.m. The bands will play 1980s tunes. Bring lawn chairs, and ear plugs, if desired. Rain location is Vietnam Veterans building at 17915 W. Elm St. in Athens. Next month’s band will be Trippin Dixie on June 16.

American Legion stew

American Legion Post 49 will host its monthly chicken stew from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens. The cost is $5 per quart with one dessert for dine-in or carry out. Call 256-230-6233 for delivery or reserve carry-outs. Delivery is free to offices or job sites within the city limits of Athens.

Beans and rice giveaway

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church at 207 E. Washington St. in Athens will give away 2 pounds of pinto beans and 3 pounds of rice from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, while supplies last. No questions asked.

Memorial Day program

Maj. Gen. James Simpson will be the guest speaker at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives’ annual Memorial Day program at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Limestone County Event Center. The event is free and the community is invited.

RODEO WEEK EVENTS

Sheriff’s Rodeo Parade

The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Athens. Lineup starts at 10 a.m. The parade will travel from the arena on Alabama 99 into Athens on Market Street to the Limestone County Courthouse Square, left on Jefferson Street to Elm Street, then back to the arena. Entry is free. More information: Jennifer McBay at 256-232-0111.

Kids day

Preston’s Western Wear will host a Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Kids Day at 5 p.m. Monday, May 15, at its store on U.S. 72 in Athens. Events will include horseback rides and other events. Admission is free. More information: 256-232-0111.

Rodeo street dance and fashion show

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo street dance and fashion show will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, on the east side of the Limestone County Courthouse. Live music provided by Jeff Whitlow Country. Fashion show begins at 7. Admission is free. More information: 256-232-0111.

Rodeo slack competition

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo will host the slack competition at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Limestone Sheriff’s Arena on Alabama 99. Gates open at 8 a.m.; admission is $5. More information: 256-232-0111.

Special Needs Rodeo

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Special Needs Rodeo is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Registration for 2017 has closed. Volunteers must check in at the red tent for assignments. More information: 256-232-0111.

Sheriff’s Rodeo

The 35th annual Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo is Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Gates open at 6 p.m. both nights and events start at 8. Adult tickets are $15 and tickets for children 12 and under are $10. Tickets are now on sale at the Sheriff’s Office at 101 W. Elm St. in Athens, at Preston’s Western Wear at 1703 U.S. 72 East in Athens, or online at www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. More information: 256-232-0111.

Rodeo Queen Luncheon

Curry’s of Decatur will cater the food for this year’s Rodeo Queen Luncheon, which will be at noon Saturday, May 20, at the Limestone County Event Center at 114 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Tickets, which are $25, must be purchased in advance. More information: Jennifer McBay 256-232-0111.

MEETINGS

• DAR. John Wade Keyes chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at First Presbyterian Church Rogers Center. More information: Judy Rew at 256-230-2105 or Brenda Winter at 256-771-3536.

• UDC. Joseph E. Johnston chapter 198 of United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens. More information: Peggy King at 256-233-8379 or Linda Watson at 256-431-7493.

• NAACP. Limestone County chapter of NAACP will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, at the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce at 101 N. Beaty St. in Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodroof at 256-227-8489.

• GOP. Limestone County Republican Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, May 16, at Valley Event Center at 22335 U.S. 72 in Athens. Social begins at 6 p.m., meeting at 7.

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