SATURDAY

Anderson Founders Day

The town of Anderson is hosting its fifth annual Anderson Founders Day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the downtown field on Alabama 207. There will be food and craft vendors, a cruise-in for antiques and unusual cars from 11 a.m.-noon, and a kid area with inflatables and a cow train. Armbands for the kid area are $5. There will be live music during the day with headliner Wayne Marlow’s band Boomtown at 6 p.m. and a fireworks show at dark. More information: Anderson Town Hall at 256-247-3617.

Mitchell reunion

The annual Mitchell family reunion will be Saturday, June 10, at Swan Creek Park. There will be food at noon. More information: Louis at 256-232-7783.

5K walk/run

Athens Bible School is hosting a “Light Up the Night” 5K walk/run at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, with a fun run at 7 at ABS. Event sponsored by Bankston Motor Homes, with proceeds benefitting Sacred Selections. Call Carole Bradford at 256-232-3525 ext. 235 or register online at 5krun@athensbibleschool.org.

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.

TUESDAY

Book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, from 10:15 until 2:15 at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233.

WEDNESDAY

Reunion

The Athens High School class of 1967 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at 306 Barbecue, 23101 U.S. 72, Athens. More information: 256-232-2867.

UPCOMING

Reunion

The Athens High School class of 1951 will meet at noon Thursday, June 15, at Catfish Cabin on U.S. 72 in Athens. More information: 256-232-1492.

Dalton Scott Memorial Trail Ride

The Cowboyn’ for the Son chapter of Cowboys for Christ will present its second annual Dalton Scott Memorial Trail Ride at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Rails to Trails in Elkmont. Attendees should park trailers and ride from the north or south end of the trail, then meet at noon in downtown Elkmont for lunch and activities. Minimum suggested donation for ride and a hamburger or hot dog bag lunch and drink is $10. More information: Shawn Adams at 256-653-0159 or daltonscottmtr@gmail.com.

Free workshop

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will host a free workshop, “Bees as Pollinators,” from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Lowe’s garden center. The discussion will be led by Lionel Evans, president of the Limestone County Beekeepers Association. More information: 850-393-1717 or 256-614-3530.

Mental health fundraiser

The Foundation for Mental Health in North Alabama presents Barbecue and Blues 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at City View Farms in Decatur. Musical guest will be Microwave Dave and the Nukes. Tickets are $30. To buy tickets or sponsor the event, visit www.mhcnca.org or call Johnny Turner at 256-566-8530.

Ardmore Rodeo Queen registration

Ardmore Rodeo Queen Pageant registration is Thursday, July 20. Entry fee is $25 for divisions 1-6 and $50 for division 7. More information: Call 256-679-7545.

ONGOING

Tanner book-lending machine

The Athens-Limestone Public Library staff will be at the Tanner book-lending machine from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Fridays to make library cards, teach patrons how to use the book-lending machine and answer questions about library services. More information: Visit www.ALCPL.org or call 256-232-1233.

Stability class

SilverSneakers stability class will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Thursday 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 accepted. More information: Janet at 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com.

DECORATION DAYS

Shoals Bluff Cemetery

Decoration will be 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 10. The cemetery is located adjacent to Shoals Bluff Church of Christ on Shoals Bluff Road in Minor Hill, Tennessee. Donations should be sent to Shoals Bluff Cemetery Fund c/o W.B. Williams, 27316 Nick Davis Road, Athens, AL 35613. More information: 256-232-2163.

Poplar Creek Cemetery

Decoration will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The cemetery is on Snake Road. Board members will be available to answer questions and a complimentary finger food lunch will be served. Those unable to attend are asked to send donations to Poplar Creek Cemetery Inc., P.O. Box 965, Athens, AL 35613. More information: Barbara McMeans at 256-729-1014 or Pat Raney at 256-771-0518.

MEETINGS

• Quilters Guild. The Friendship Quilters Guild will meet June 12 at the Revival building on Washington Street, across from First Presbyterian Church. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting starts at 10. The June program will be about making fidget blankets for nursing home patients. More information: 256-233-3113.

• Master Gardeners. Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center on Beaty Street. Light refreshments at 5:30. Trevor Cole from Across the Pond will speak at 6.

• Cancer support. The American Cancer Society will host a cancer support group meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Zaxby’s in Athens. More information: 256-232-6455 or 256-431-0346.

• SCV. The Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768 will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Historian Jacque Reeves will be the speaker. The public is invited.

• AMVETS. AMVETS will meet Thursday, June 15, at 22769 Black Road, Athens. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 7. All service members welcome to attend. More information: 256-444-2793.

• Positive Look. The Positive Look meeting scheduled for Friday, June 16, has been canceled.

• NAACP. The Limestone County NAACP will host a joint meeting and scholarship reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Athens-Limestone Public Library at 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff at 256-227-8489.

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