TODAY

Richardson family reunion

Descendants of William Henry and Matilda Margaret Richardson are invited to meet at 11 a.m. today at Mildred’s Restaurant on Alabama 53, Ardmore. RSVP or more information: 256-232-5413 or 256-232-2088.

Craig Family Reunion

Descendants of Monroe and Adaline Craig will meet today at the Sheriff’s Arena on Alabama 99. Lunch will be served at noon.

Back-2-School drive

Girl Scout Troop 469 of the East Limestone area will host a Back-2-School Drive from 2-4 p.m. today at the Dollar General on the corner of East Limestone and Capshaw roads. Girl scouts will accept school supplies and donations for students at Creekside Elementary, East Limestone Middle and East Limestone High schools. More information: Bridgette Workman, 256-348-3528.

Foster parents meet and greet

Learn how to help children in foster care at a meet and greet 3 p.m. today at 306 Barbecue at 23101 U.S. 72, Athens. Resource workers will give a brief presentation. Meal provided.

SUNDAY

Slow Simmer Sundays

High Cotton Arts will host “Mind, Body. And Soul. Creative Journey.” as part of the Slow Simmer Sundays series, from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at High Cotton Arts, 103 W. Washington St. in downtown Athens. Participants are invited to relieve stress with light yoga, meditation and a therapeutic watercolor session with artist Sonya Gordon. Registration required by emailing gordon60@hotmail.com.

TUESDAY

American Legion fundraiser

A fundraiser for American Legion Post 49 will take place from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26, at Krystal on U.S. 72 East in Athens. The restaurant will give the American Legion 50 percent of sales if a customer has an American Legion flyer. Flyers are available at the American Legion on 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. Proceeds will support Post 49’s youth activities. More information: Camden Kent, 256-230-6233.

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, July 25, at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St. in Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

THURSDAY

Hepatitis testing

To mark World Hepatitis Day, the Family Resource Center will hold free confidential hepatitis testing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at 406 S. Jefferson St. in Athens, beside Dub’s Burgers. HIV testing will also be available. More information: 256-230-0880.

FRIDAY

Comedy night

The second annual “Greg Screws: Yes I’ll Comment” event begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Athens State University’s McCandless Hall. Greg Screws will share hilarious news stories and pictures, questionable social media posts and skits that reflect life in our area. Southside Church of Christ’s Youth Vocal Ministry will perform before the CPDA-sponsored event at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at City Hall or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/greg-screws-yes-ill-comment-tickets-36271900230. Proceeds benefit the City of Athens Relay for Life team and Athens Arts League, which is allocating its portion to the Scout Music House renovation project.

UPCOMING

Firefighters breakfast

The firefighters breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Bojangles. More information: Paul Irons, 256-232-5402.

Athens High freshman orientation

Athens High School freshman orientation will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the school. All freshman and parents are encouraged to attend.

Athens High MacBook pick up

Athens High School students should pick up their MacBook computers from 5-7 p.m. as follows: Last names “A-M” on Tuesday, Aug. 1 and last names “N-Z” on Thursday, Aug. 3. New students enrolled after May 23 should pick up computers between 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. The student and a parent must be present. Cost is $50 per student — $40 per student if more than one student in a household is attending AHS or Athens Middle School. Fee is $25 for students who qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches. Students will be able to access their schedules Friday, Aug. 4.

Blood drive

The American Red Cross will host blood drives throughout Limestone County during the month of August. The bloodmobile will be at the following locations: Athens State University TIP Program at 300 Beaty St., Athens, 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1; Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road, Madison, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7; West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, Main Room, 28500 Alabama 99, Elkmont, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8; Sardis Springs Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 18310 Alabama 251, Athens, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22; East Limestone High School Beta Club fundraiser in the ELHS gymnasium, 15641 East Limestone Road, Athens, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23; and Limestone Correctional Facility, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Donors can schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. More information: Teresa Becker, 256-990-0830; www.redcrossblood.org.

Black and Gold pageant

The Miss Black and Gold pageant will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Cedar Hill Elementary School gymnasium. The event will benefit Montana Worley, a teenager who is fighting cancer. Cost is $35 plus $5 for photogenic. Deadline to enter is Saturday, July 29. More information: Ginger Dunn, MissBlackandGoldPageant@gmail.com.

Master Gardeners

Limestone County Master Gardener classes begin Thursday, Aug. 10. Classes meet for 14 weeks from 5-9 p.m. each Thursday evening. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, submit an application to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System office at 1109 W. Market St., Athens. Applications are available at http://mg.aces.edu/limestone. More information: 256-614-3530.

Fundraising banquet

The Women’s Resource Center will host speaker Pam Tebow at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at its annual fundraising banquet at the Limestone County Event Center. Tickets are $50 per person or $600 per table. Event will also feature The Hogan Family Singers and a silent auction. More information: 256-233-5775.

DECORATION DAYS

Pleasant Point Cemetery

Pleasant Point Cemetery in Athens will have its Decoration Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 29. Send all donations for upkeep to: Linda Garrett, 20467 Elkton Road, Athens, AL 35614.

Cunningham Cemetery

Cunningham Cemetery on Dupree Hollow Road will have its annual Decoration Day Saturday, Aug. 5. Send donations for upkeep to: Billy Jackson Sr., 25788 Hunter Gates Road, Lester, AL 35647. Those with family buried there are asked to remove old flowers prior to Decoration Day. More information: 256-233-0171.

ONGOING

Kiddie Carnival

The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival at 309 E. Forrest St., Athens, will be open 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 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.

Donations needed

The Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad is accepting donations for an upcoming benefit yard sale. Items may be dropped off Monday through Friday at 1401 Freeman Ave. or by calling 256-431-7734 to arrange pickup. No animals. More information: 256-431-7734.

Tanner book-lending machine

The Athens-Limestone Public Library staff will be at the Tanner book-lending machine Fridays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. 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

East Limestone Senior Center will host their SilverSneakers stability class from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Thursday 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: 256-614-3530.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. today at the Veterans Museum and Archives at 100 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Guest speaker is Steve Brandon, retired FBI special agent. Breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan at 256-233-0248.

• Ladies Civitan. Athens Ladies Civitan club will meet at noon Tuesday, July 25, at the City Board of Education building on U.S. 31 North in Athens. The speaker will be Mary Jane Dasher from the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Guests are welcome. More information: Martha Camp, 256-233-0234.

• SCV. The Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Athens-Limestone Visitor Center, 100 N. Beaty St. Historian and author Randy Bishop will speak. The public is invited.

• Writer’s Group. Writer’s Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. All levels of writers, from beginners to published authors are welcome. Manuscript readings are encouraged. Receive thoughtful comments and writing tips through regular programs.

• Limestone Farmers Co-op. Limestone Farmers Co-op will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Tennessee Valley Substation in Belle Mina for the annual membership meeting. The past year’s business will be presented and two board members will be elected. A meal will be served.

• Dixie Stitchers. The Athens Dixie Stitchers will hold a guild meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, at Friendship United Methodist Church on Lucas Ferry Road. Social time begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The program is making finger pincushions.

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 newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com, fax to 256-233-7753 or bring to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens.