TODAY

Earth Day T-shirt contest

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is accepting entries from students in grades 5-12 to design this year’s Earth Day T-shirt. Deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, March 16. Entries must be accompanied by student’s name, grade, school and teacher’s name. Delivered entries to KALB office at 125 East St. or High Cotton Arts on Washington Street in Athens. Guidelines can be found at www.kalbcares.com/earth-day-tshirt-design-contest, or contact KALB at KALBCares@gmail.com or 256-233-8000.

SATURDAY

Workshop

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will host a free workshop from 10–11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, in the receiving area of Lowe’s in Athens. Workshop topic is fruit trees, presented by Chris Becker, Limestone County Extension Service agent. More information: Janis Dill, 256-771-0031.

Swamp John’s fundraiser

Owens Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Swamp John’s fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena on Alabama 99. $10 per plate includes dinner, drink and dessert. Whole cakes and pies also for sale. More information: Tiese Chambers at 256-278-9975.

TUESDAY

Swamp John’s fundraiser

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

UPCOMING

AHS alumni basketball fun

All Athens High School graduates are invited to a co-ed alumni basketball game as well as a three-point, slam dunk, half-court and free throw competition at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at AHS gymnasium. $10 to play; $5 to watch. More information: Trey Townsend at 256-321-5504 and Ranelda Woods at 256-394-9662.

Swamp John’s dinner

Lighthouse Youth Group will hold a Swamp John’s dinner to raise money for summer camp from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Big Lots parking lot off U.S. 72 in Athens. Cost is $11 per plate, which includes choice of fish, shrimp or chicken plus two side dishes and a drink. For tickets and more information call 256-998-0195 or 256-777-0051.

Cornhole tournament

Registration is now open for Cornhole-for-a-Cure tournament to benefit American Cancer Society. Event is Saturday, April 28, at Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, Alabama 99. Two-person teams needed for the event, which has 2-out-of-3 winners bracket and 1-and-done losers bracket. Fee: $40 in advance; $50 tournament day. Courts open 11 a..m.; competition at noon. Sponsored by TriGreen Equipment. More information: bitly/CornholeForACure.

Legion stew

The American Legion will hold its monthly chicken stew from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Price is $7 all you can eat or quart carryout. Eat-in includes stew, drink and dessert. Carryout includes two desserts per quart, four desserts maximum are additional $1 each. Containers provided. Free delivery in Athens city limits for businesses or the homebound. To reserve carryout orders, call 256-230-6233 from 8 a.m.-noon Monday, March 19, or 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 20.

Spaghetti dinner

Tickets are on sale now for the spaghetti dinner fundraiser held by Limestone County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association. The dinner is 4:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at First Presbyterian Church revival building. Dinner is dine-in or carryout and includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8 for ages 11 or older, $4 for ages 3–10 and free for ages 2 or younger. All ages must have a ticket to participate. All proceeds benefit LCFAPA. More information: 256-777-9900; lcfapaalabama@gmail.com; or contact Maria Mackey Tyler on Facebook.

Learn dance, help KALB

A certified ballroom dance instructor will teach swing, waltz, foxtrot and rumba from 7–8 p.m. Thursdays from March 29–May 31 at Revival, 303 W. Washington St., Athens. Cost is $75 per person for the 10-week class. Proceeds will benefit Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful. Call Deb Kohlhase at KALB at 256-233-8728 or email KALBCares@gmail.com for more information or to register.

Tea Company reunion

Former employees and families, vendors, associates and friends of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company are invited to fifth reunion luncheon 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Mildred’s Restaurant in Ardmore, Tennessee.

NAACP fish fry

Limestone NAACP will host a fish fry from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park in Athens. Cost is $10. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

Class of 1969

Clements High School Class of 1969 will hold a reunion dinner 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at 306 Barbecue in Athens. This is the first reunion for the 21 classmates. Open to classmates and family.

Beauty walk

Elkmont Band Boosters will host the 13th annual Red Carpet Affair Beauty Walk April 13-14 at the Elkmont High School gym. Kindergarten through fifth grade divisions will be 7 p.m. April 13, infant- preschool divisions 2 p.m. April 14, and sixth-12th grades 7 p.m. April 14. The “Special Edition Senior Guys” division will take place after senior girls are crowned. Admission is $5 at the door. Registration opens Feb. 27 and ends April 2. Forms are available from the EHS front office and band room, from any band booster officer and from Keila’s Hair Salon in Ardmore. Entry fee is $35 with $5 per photo for photogenic category and must be paid at the EHS band room, to any band booster officer, at Keila’s Hair Salon or by mail to 29200 Ragsdale Creek Road, Elkmont. Proceeds benefit the EHS band.

ONGOING

Income tax

RSVP offers free income-tax filing assistance for low-income, disabled or elderly taxpayers now through April 12. Those who need assistance can visit First Baptist Church Ministry 56 Building at 105 E. Bryan St., Athens, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until April 12. Walk-ins only allowed. Appointments available Wednesdays only at Ardmore Public Library in Ardmore, Tennessee. To schedule an appointment in Ardmore, call 931-427-4883. More information: RSVP, 256-232-7207.

Lunch and Learn

The 2018 “Getting Dirty at the Library” lunch and learn series will be 11 a.m.-noon on the second Tuesday of each month, April through July, at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Here are the dates and topics: Tuesday, April 10, “Totally tomatoes” with Chris Becker, Alabama Cooperative Extension System; Tuesday, May 8, “Seed saving and swap” with Taylor Reeder, ACES; Tuesday, June 12, “Turfgrass management” with Chris Becker, ACES; and Tuesday, July 10, “What’s bugging you” with Chris Becker, ACES.

SNAP signup

Retired Senior Volunteer Program is taking applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for 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., Athens, Monday through Thursday to complete application.

Care bags

Friendship Church is collecting items for their “Every Needy Child Care Bags” project. The project’s goal is to provide personal care items to children throughout Limestone County who are living in poverty. Items needed include youth and adult toothbrushes, youth and adult toothpaste, lotions, lip balm, soap or body wash, shampoo, conditioner and more. Items can be dropped off at Friendship Church, SKSalon or WOW! Cable and Internet. More information: www.Pray40Days.org; Projects@Pray40Days.org; 256-232-4906.

Burger night

American Veterans Post 21 hosts weekly burger nights from 5–8 p.m. Fridays at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cost is $5 and includes fries and a drink. Veterans and members receive a 10 percent discount. Proceeds benefit AmVets and American military veterans. More information: AmVetsAl21.org; 256-444-2793.

Country-fried steak

American Veterans Post 21 hosts monthly country-fried steak dinner from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cost is $6.50 per person and includes golden-fried chopped beef steak in country gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll. Veterans and members receive a 10 percent discount. More information: AmVetsAl21.com; 256-444-2793.

Food pantry

The Women Empowering Women food pantry will be open 9 a.m.–noon Mondays through Thursdays. More information and to contribute: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995; Laura Aldridge, 256-262-7744.

Game day

American Veterans Post 21 hosts weekly game days at 6 p.m. each Saturday at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Games include chess, checkers, Monopoly, Rook, bridge, trivia, poker, billiards, tabletop shuffleboard, dominoes and more. Admission is $5 for the public and free for veterans and members, with proceeds benefiting AmVets and American military veterans. More information: AmVetsAl21.com; 256-444-2793.

Karaoke

American Veterans Post 21 is hosting weekly karaoke nights from 8 p.m.–midnight each Friday at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cover is $5 for nonmembers and free for members, with proceeds benefiting AmVets and American military veterans.

Spaghetti dinner

Vietnam Veterans of America hosts an all-you-can-eat spaghetti meal from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, except November and December, at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Cost is $7 and includes spaghetti, cole slaw, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Eat-in and carryout available. Entertainment provided. Profits pay for scholarships for local students. Group orders are asked to call ahead. More information: 256-431-3213.

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.

Veterans breakfast

American Veterans Post 21 hosts a veterans breakfast from 7–10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cost is $6 per plate (free for veterans and active members) and includes cooked-to-order eggs, bacon, grits, sausage, pancakes, omelets, potatoes, toast and bottomless cups of coffee. Proceeds benefit AmVets and American military veterans. More information: AmVetsAl21.com.

MEETINGS

• Class of 1963. Trinity High School Class of 1963 will hold its quarterly meeting and luncheon at 1 p.m. today, Friday, March 16, at the Double Tree Hotel/Twist Bar and Grill, 1101 Sixth Ave. NE, Decatur. Members of the class are asked to notify other classmates as they are able to do so. More information: 256-355-3150.

• NAACP. Limestone NAACP will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Hobbs Plaza, 809 U.S. 72 West, Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

• Writers group. Nom de Plume Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at High Cotton Arts Center, 103 W. Washington St. in Athens. Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to attend and share work in an encouraging, nonjudgmental atmosphere.

• NARFE. Athens Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief David Andrews will be guest speaker for meeting of National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1480, at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens. More information: Dean Morgan at 256-233-0248.

• Al-Anon. Al-Anon group meets 7 p.m. Mondays at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rogersville. An time for relatives and friends of alcoholics and other addicts to share their experiences, thoughts and support to solve common problems. More information: Call Sue Vial at 256-762-5977.

Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing. Email submissions to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com, fax to 256-233-7753 or bring to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens.