TODAY

Barbecue fundraiser

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office will host a benefit barbecue and silent auction for cancer patient Breanna Smith starting at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Tickets for lunch and dinner plates are $12 each and include a 1/2 barbecue chicken, baked beans, roll, slaw, drink and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. More information: 256-232-0111.

Summer concert series

Trippin’ Dixie will be the featured entertainment Friday, June 16, for Singing on the Square at the Limestone County Courthouse. Show begins at 6 p.m. Rain location is the Vietnam Veterans of America building at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Bring lawn chair.

Ardmore Tractor Pull

The Ardmore, Tennessee, Lions Club will host its ninth annual tractor pull Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, at John Barnes Park, 26425 Hamlett St., Ardmore, Tennessee. Tickets are $10; kids 6 and under admitted free. Proceeds benefit Ardmore Lions Club. More information: 256-468-4950.

SATURDAY

Swamp Johns fundraiser

Owens Volunteer Fire Department will host a Swamp Johns Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Meal includes fish, chicken or shrimp, French fries, slaw, hush puppies, tea and a dessert. The fire department is also seeking donations of bottles of water. More information: 256-777-7981.

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.

MONDAY

4-H summer class

The Limestone County Extension Office will host a class on how to make knotted fleece blankets from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, June 19. Children will get to make a blanket to take home and also make blankets that will be donated to children in the community. Cost is $5 per child, which covers cost of supplies. More information: 256-232-5510.

VVA spaghetti day

The Vietnam Veterans of America will sponsor all-you-can-eat spaghetti meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the VVA building at 17915 W. Elm St. Cost is $7 and includes coleslaw or salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Dine in or carry out. Funds used for scholarships for local students. Large orders asked to call ahead. More information: 256-431-3213.

TUESDAY

Book sale

Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St. in Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

Chicken stew

The American Legion will host its monthly chicken stew from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. Price is $5 for eat-in or $5 per quart for carryout. Eat-in price includes stew, drink and dessert. Carry-out desserts are $1 each. Containers also provided for carryouts. Free delivery within Athens city limits or homebound. Order ahead Monday, June 19, by calling 256-230-6233 or from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday.

UPCOMING

Free workshop

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will host a free workshop, “Bees as Pollinators,” from 10-11 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.

Kiddie Carnival

Openings ceremonies at the Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will be 6 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at 309 E. Forrest St., Athens. Weather permitting, the carnival will be open from 6:30-9:30 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from June 29 through Aug. 5. Each ride requires a 50-cent ticket. Proceeds benefit the Athens Lions Club. More information: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/athensal/ or visit the Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival Facebook page.

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.

Summer concert series

Matt Prater will be the featured entertainment Friday, July 21, for Singing on the Square at the Limestone County Courthouse. Show begins at 6 p.m. Rain location is the Vietnam Veterans of America building at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Bring lawn chair.

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.

Summer reading program

The Ardmore Public Library will host Super Scientist Richi at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, as part of its summer reading program for children 12 and under. Snowbird will be featured at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, and Beauty and the Beast will be featured at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10. This year’s theme is “Build a Better World” and is sponsored by Dollar General and First National Bank. A participation prize will be given daily and there will be a drawing for two tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium. More information: 1-931-427-4883.

DECORATION DAYS

Poplar Creek Cemetery

Decoration will be 10 a.m.-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.

Pettusville Cemetery

The annual homecoming and decoration at Pettusville Cemetery is 11 a.m. Sunday, June 18. Marc Hodges will be guest speaker. Donations may be brought to the cemetery Saturday and Sunday or be mailed to Pettusville Cemetery Fund, c/o Marcus Hobbs, 26965 Pettusville Road, Elkmont, AL 35620.

MEETINGS

• 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.

• VFW. The monthly membership meeting of VFW Post 4765 will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at 18615 N. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-233-1067.

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Guest speaker is Ronald Pettus. Breakfast will be served. More information: 256-233-0248.

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