MONDAY

Memorial Day program

Maj. Gen. James Simpson will be 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. Free event. Public invited.

Honoring Francis Angarola

Friends of CW4 Francis “Frank” Angarola, a former Athens attorney, are invited to honor the memory of his friendship and service in the Army as a helicopter pilot in both Vietnam and Iraq. The group is asked to gather Monday, May 29, at the flagpole outside the Alabama Veteran’s Museum immediately following the 11 a.m. Memorial Day program at Limestone County Event Center. More information: Call Patrick at 256-777-3564.

TUESDAY

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a special used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St. in Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

ONGOING

Camp Hope

Any child ages 5-15 who has experienced a loss is invited to attend Camp Hope, Tuesday, June 6, at Camp Helen. Pre-registration is required. Register online www.hospiceolc.org or for more information, call Emily Sandlin, 256-777-2807.

UPCOMING

American Legion fundraiser

American Legion Post 49 fundraiser sponsored by Krystal is from 4-9 p.m. May 30-31. To participate, pick up a flyer at American Legion Post 49, 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens, before ordering at Krystal’s. The restaurant is giving 50 percent of all proceeds from flyer redemption to the post’s youth activities.

Swamp John’s dinner

AMVETS (American Veterans) will host a Swamp John’s dinner from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Mims-Russell AMVETS Post 21, 22769 Black Road, in Athens. More information: Lyle Sadler or Larry Stark at 256-444-2793.

Stability class

SilverSneakers stability class will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Thursday beginning June 1 at East Limestone Senior Center at 25820 Nick Davis Road. SilverSneakers is a group exercise class designed to keep participants safe on their feet. The class will include standing and walking exercises designed to decrease the risk of falling. Donations for the class are accepted. More information: Janet at 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com.

Boogie Shoes Bash

Habitat for Humanity of Athens-Limestone County will host a Boogie Shoes Bash from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Revival Center, 303 W. Washington St., Athens. Dance to live music by Trippin’ Dixie. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. $5 for children under 10. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. More information: 256-230-6001 or dkohlhase@habitatalc.org.

Houston library book sale

The Houston Memorial Library, 101 N. Houston St. is having a book sale from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 3. Books are priced to sell, with $1 hardback books, 10 paperback books for $1 or 12 hardback books for $10. All of the proceeds collected will go directly to repairing and renovating the Houston Memorial Library and Museum.

Project Sweet Peas Jamboree

Project Sweet Peas, a national nonprofit organization, will host a jamboree and silent auction from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Ardmore Town Park. Events include games, inflatables, a train ride, the Big Green Bus and more than 40 local vendors. Proceeds will benefit Project Sweet Peas, which provides care packages and services to families who have a child in a neonatal intensive care unit or families who have experienced infant loss. More information: Visit Project Sweet Peas – North Alabama on Facebook.

DECORATION DAYS

Jackson Cemetery

Decoration at Jackson Cemetery near Minor Hill, Tennessee will be Saturday, June 3. If unable to attend, send donations for upkeep to Brad Alsup, 686 Alsup Hollow Road, Minor Hill, TN 38473.

Reunion Cemetery

Decoration and a goat stew fundraiser will be Saturday, June 3, at Reunion Cemetery on Reunion Road in Athens. Attendees are asked to bring their own container. Donations to the cemetery fund should be sent to Nicole Collins, 25172 Alabama 127, Elkmont, AL 35260.

New Garden Cemetery

Cleanup and decoration will be Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, at New Garden Cemetery. Donations are needed for upkeep and will be taken both days. Donations to the cemetery fund should be sent to Harold Atkinson, 20321 Sandlin Road, Elkmont, AL 35620 or to Harold Robinson, 14016 Robinson Lane, Elkmont, AL 35620.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet 9 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Guest speaker will be Madison Curnutt, programs coordinator for the Limestone County Council on Aging. Breakfast will be served. RSVP to Dean Morgan at 256-232-7207.

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