Limestone Ledger for 9/23/17

Published 3:00 am Saturday, September 23, 2017

TODAY

Composting workshop

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will present a free workshop on composting from 10 to 11 a.m. today in the Athens Lowe’s garden center. More information: Jay, 850-393-1717; Janet, 256-614-3530.

Housing, financial seminar

The Limestone County NAACP will host a housing and financial seminar for Limestone and surrounding counties from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at the Athens Public Library at 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489; L. Ann Jones, 256-698-6659.

Kid’s Safety Day

Lowe’s will host a free kid’s safety day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Athens location. Kids will get the chance to interact with emergency vehicles, win prizes and learn safety tips. Guests include Athens Fire & Rescue, Limestone County Sheriff’s Department, state troopers and storm chaser Jason Simpson.

Class memorial

The Trinity High School Class of 1966 “Remembering Councilman Jimmy Wayne Gill” event will be held from 12-4 p.m. today at Jimmy Gill Park in Athens. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public. More information: 256-233-2264.

Swamp John’s

TeamBlueButterflies will host a Swamp John’s fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. today at Nixon Cabinet Shop, 17048 Blackburn Road in Athens. Cost is $10 per plate. All profits from the bake sale and Swamp John’s fundraiser will go to Gary Lovell for medical expenses. All profits from the craft sale will go to TeamBlueButterflies.

Soccer tournament

The Athens Rec Center is hosting a 7v7 adult soccer tournament today. Registration has ended. More information: Athens Rec Center, 256-233-8740.

SUNDAY

Family reunion

The Blankenship and Lee family reunion will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Owens Community Center on Alabama 99.

Music for Mission

Country and gospel music group Matt Prater Band will perform a free concert at the Revival building from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Donations will be accepted for The Full Tummy Project. Those who attend are asked to bring a lawn chair.

TUESDAY

Used book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m until 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233.

American Legion fundraiser

The American Legion Post 49 fundraiser hosted by Krystal will take place 4-9 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27. Fifty percent of net sales during that time from customers with a flyer from the American Legion will be donated to Post 49’s youth activities. More information: Camden Kent, 256-230-6233.

THURSDAY

Blood drive

The American Red Cross will host blood drives in Limestone County throughout the month of September at the following times and locations: 12-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Julian Newman Elementary School Gymnasium, 517 Julian Newman Drive, Athens. More information: www.redcrossblood.org; Teresa Becker, 256-90-0830.

UPCOMING

Reyer family reunion

The descendants of Martha Ann Reyer Smith, Samuel A. Reyer, Mary Ann Reyer Wray, John Thad Reyer, Christina Reyer Watkins, Newton Clayton Reyer, Hugh Charles Reyer and Henry Michael Reyer are invited to a family reunion Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Ardmore Annex Building, behind Burger King on Main Street in Ardmore, Tennessee. Bring a covered dish. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. More information: 256-423-3537.

Cemetery meeting

The Prospect Cemetery Association Spring Meeting will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Prospect Rescue Squad Building. There will be reports from various committees on repairs, cost of upkeep and improvements in work. If you cannot attend, please send donations to Prospect Cemetery Maintenance Fund, c/o Chan Harris, 2164 Braly Lane, Pulaski, TN 38478. More information: Cindy Harris, 931-363-0202; Dwaine Allfrey, 256-232-4121.

Haunts Walks

Athens-Limestone County Tourism’s Haunts Walks will be held at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 3; Thursday, Oct. 5; Tuesday, Oct. 10; Thursday, Oct. 12; Tuesday, Oct. 17; and Thursday, Oct. 19. Reservations only. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. More information or to make reservations: 256-232-5411.

Class reunion

The Athens High School Class of 1956 and Friends luncheon will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 306 Barbecue on U.S. 72 in Athens. More information: Mel McLemore, 256-679-8902.

Yard sale, fish fry

Limestone County ADC will have a yard sale and fish fry at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6in Lincoln Bridgeforth Park. More information: Mike Bailey, 256-874-0565.

Clothes giveaway

Women Empowering Women will sponsor a clothes giveaway from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 7, at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park. More information (or to contribute): The Rev. Janice L. Williams, 256-233-5995; wew5995@gmail.com; www.womenempoweringwomenofalabama.org.

Bethel reunion

A reunion will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Bethel, Tennessee, Masonic lodge and community center. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs, pictures and memories of Bethel. Event is rain or shine. More information: 615-604-0598.

ONGOING

Scarecrow Contest

Isom’s Orchard is now accepting entries for the Scarecrow Contest. All school clubs and teams are eligible for entry, as well as elementary school groups. Entrants must deliver their entry form by Tuesday, Sept. 26. Scarecrows and accompanying sign with entrant information must be decorated and delivered for display by Sunday, Oct. 1. Voting will be open to the public Oct. 2-22, with winners announced Saturday, Oct. 28. One ticket equals one vote. Tickets may be purchased at Isom’s Orchard. Prizes include $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third.

SNAP signup

Retired Senior Volunteer Program is taking applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those ages 60 and older. The SNAP program helps low-income people buy the food they need to stay healthy. Call 256-232-7207 or come by the RSVP office at 409 W. Washington St. in Athens Mondays through Thursdays to complete the application.

North Pole Stroll

Athens-Limestone County Tourism is accepting sponsorships for the North Pole Stroll now through Tuesday, Oct. 31. The North Pole Stroll is a display of 7-foot, live cut Christmas trees located in Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens, each decorated by a sponsor. Sponsorships are $100 each. More information: 256-232-5411.

Tutors wanted

RSVP is recruiting persons 55 and older who would like to be a school tutor at the school of their choice. More information: RSVP, 256-232-7207.

Quacky Duck Decorating Contest

Community may now vote for a duck to be awarded “Best Decorated — People’s Choice” by donating $1 to that duck’s jar. Ducks are on display at participating businesses and organizations. Proceeds benefit KALB. A judge’s choice award will also be presented. Ducks will be entered into a silent auction to raise additional money. More information: www.KALBCares.com, email KALBCares@gmail.com or call 256-233-8000.

Sports lessons

The Athens Rec Center is offering sports lessons in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer and speed/agility. Registration is now through Saturday, Sept. 30. Fee is $30 for four sessions. Max of eight people per sport. More information: Athens Rec Center, 256-233-8740.

Basketball registration

Athens Rec Center will have basketball registration now through Sunday, Oct. 15, for ages 5-16. Cost is $50 and includes uniforms. More information: Athens Rec Center, 256-233-8470.

Archery registration

Registration for archery with Athens Rec Center is open now through Saturday, Sept. 30, for ages 8 and older. Fee is $25. More information: Athens Rec Center, 256-233-8470.

Tanner book-lending machine

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 classes

East Limestone Senior Center will host 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.

Food pantry

The Women Empowering Women food pantry will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information (and to contribute): Janice L. Williams, 256-233-5995; wew5995@gmail.com; www.womenempoweringwomenofalabama.org.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet 9 a.m. today at the Veterans Museum. The guest speaker will be retired FBI Special Agent Steve Brandon. Breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248.

• Bondage Breakers. The Bondage Breakers’ Women’s Conference will meet 3 p.m. today at Hampton Inn at 1222 Kelli Drive. More information: Pastor Cordell Hunter, 256-226-2821.

• Toastmasters. The Athens Speaking Up Toastmasters will have a meeting to practice speaking and leadership skills from 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. More information: 708-691-2447.

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