TODAY

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. today at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St. in Athens.

NAACP election assistance

Limestone County chapter of NAACP will be available from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today at 809 U.S. 72 West, Suite D, in Athens. Members will answer prospective voters’ questions and take calls for transportation to and from the polls Call 256-216-5668.

Summer art camp

High Cotton Arts’ summer art camp for children ages 7-12 continues from 9 a.m.-noon today through Friday, June 8, at 103 W. Washington St., Athens. Parents must preregister and pay $60 down and $65 first day of camp. More information: Sonyadesk@gmail.com or 256-232-7717.

FRIDAY

Respite night

Clements Baptist Church will host caregivers night out from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 8, at 8690 U.S. 72 West, Athens. Make reservation no later than noon Thursday, June 7. Call 256-232-7207.

SATURDAY

Beans and rice day

Tanner United Methodist Church will give away a free 1-pound bags of beans and rice to every adult from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at 19607 Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road, Tanner. No questions asked.

UPCOMING

Boogie Shoes Bash

First Presbyterian Church will host the second annual Boogie Shoes Bash from 6–8 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Revival Building, 305 W. Washington St., Athens. Donations will be accepted for Learn to Read Council. The free event will also feature music from Tripping’ Dixie Band and food from Sweet Thymes.

Baseball camp

Athens Parks & Recreation and the University of Alabama in Huntsville baseball program are teaming up to offer a baseball camp for ages 6–12 to be held June 11–13 at the Athens Sportsplex. Registration ends June 6 and costs $120 ($100 for Athens youth baseball participants). More information: 256-233-8740.

Donnell House needs you

State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, who represents residents in North Alabama District 3 and heads the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, will be guest speaker at the Donnell House annual membership meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at 601 S. Clinton St., Athens. The historic Donnell House is one of only three PastPort sites in Limestone County. Public invited to attend, hear Orr’s speech on bicentennial, enjoy refreshments and watch unveiling of Donnell House’s recent improvements.

Smart car rally

The 2018 All-American Smart Car Rally will make a stop Wednesday, June 13, in Athens. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., smart car drivers are invited to join the rally on the Square, where the cars will be parked for visitors to check out and observe while drivers from across the U.S. and Canada tour local establishments. The rally will then move to the Veterans Museum at 1 p.m. and Big Spring Park at 5 p.m. for photos at the Gulf station on East Street in Athens. Additional stops include Florence, Decatur and Lynchburg, Tennessee. More information: 256-606-6765; chplotz53@gmail.com.

Libraries Rock!

Ardmore Public Library will host a series of summer events as part of the “Libraries Rock!” summer reading program. Each event will be held in the new addition to the library. Events include: “Hands On” with Zig, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13; “Rocking at the Library” with Rachel Sumner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20; “Songs of Treasure Island” with Hampstead Stage, 10 a.m. Monday, June 25; “Rocking Reader Magic Show” with Bruce Almato, 10 a.m. June 27; and Safari Greg, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11. All events for ages 12 and under.

Self-defense course

Madison Police Department will host a RAD Systems Inc. self-defense course for women ages 12 and up from 6–9 p.m. June 18–21 at Dublin Park, 8324 Old Madison Pike, Madison. To register, contact Sgt. Christie Gover at 256-722-5618 or christie.gover@madisonal.gov. More information: rad-systems.com.

Babysitting class

Ardmore Public Library will host a teen Red Cross babysitting safety course 9 a.m.–2:45 p.m. June 28 and 29 at the library in Ardmore. The class is for ages 11–16 and requires prior sign-up.

Boat Party

The 12th annual Elk River Boat Party, hosted by Bridget and Mike Jackson of Anderson Creek, will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, and will feature music by Kozmic Mama. The event is by boat only. From the Tennessee River, travel north on the Elk River and under Lee Hi/U.S. 72 bridge, then left on Anderson Creek. The nearest boat launch will be Lee Hi/U.S. 72.

ONGOING

A Few Good Yards

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is searching for “a few good yards” to recognize in the month of June. Yards must not be professionally maintained. Nominations, including owner information and photographs of the yard, can be submitted online at mg.aces.edu/limestone/were-looking-for-a-few-good-yards/ or to tlt_brown@charter.net.

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.com; 256-444-2793.

Art After Hours

High Cotton Arts Art After Hours will be 5-8 p.m. the second Friday of each month through September at 103 W. Washington St., Athens. Live music, snacks and art activity.

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.

Flex class

A SilverSneakers Flex Class to improve cardiovascular health and strength will be 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Round Island Baptist Church gymnasium, 14790 Browns Ferry Road. Everyone welcome. More Information: Janet, 256-614-3530.

Farmers market

The farmers market in Athens is now open 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays off Green Street.

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.

Karaoke

American Veterans Post 21 hosts weekly karaoke nights Fridays from 8 p.m.–midnight at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cover is $5 for nonmembers and free for members, with proceeds benefiting AmVets and American military veterans. More information: AmVetsAl21.com.

Game day

Americans Veterans Post 21 hosts weekly game days Saturdays at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cover is $5 for nonmembers and free for members, with proceeds benefiting AmVets and America military veterans. More information: AmVetsAl21.com.

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, Mondays through Thursdays to complete an application.

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.

Summer concert series

Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and Jimmy Smith Buick-GMC are hosting “Singing on the Square” again this year. The free events are open to the public and will take place 6–8 p.m. at the Limestone County Courthouse, Marion Street side, on the following dates: Friday, June 15, with Tom McClung and Friends; Friday, July 20, with Briana and Garrett Dean; and Friday, Aug. 3, with the Athens State Community Band. Attendees are asked to bring their own seating. Rain location: Vietnam Veterans of America, 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. More information: 256-232-5411.

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.

CEMETERY CLEANUPS

Cemetery donations

Yearly donations are now being accepted for upkeep of the Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery. Donations are $50 and should be mailed to: Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Tommy Sprague, 25917 Pepper Road, Athens, AL 35613. Family and friends of those buried are asked to remove everything from the graves at the cemetery immediately for mowing season. Exceptions will be made for saddles and vases connected to monuments. At the discretion of the caretaker, anyone who has no made a donation for upkeep of a reserved plot will be subject to removal from reserved status and their plot being made available to families in need. More information: Tommy Sprague, 256-874-8461.

MEETINGS

• AHS Class of 1956. Athens High School Class of 1956 and friends are invited to me at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant for a Dutch-treat lunch. More information: 256-232-4930.

• Dixie Stitchers. Athens Dixie Stitchers will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Friendship United Methodist Church on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens. Includes installation of officers and potluck dinner. Bring a dish and a friend. More information: Marie Burgen, 256-431-6926.

• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Post home at 124 Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. More information: Rod Huffman, 256-233-3023.

• Friendship quilters. Athens Friendship Quilters will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, in the Rogers Center of First Presbyterian Church in Athens. This month’s program is about charity sew day. Social time begins at 9:30; everyone welcome.

• Master gardeners. Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will meet Monday, June 11, at the revival center on Washington Street in Athens. Social time, 5:30 p.m.; speaker, 6 p.m.; graduation and monthly business, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. More information: Janet at 256-614-3530.

• Historic preservation. Athens Historic Preservation Commission will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in the Council Chamber of Athens City Hall, 200 W. Hobbs St., Athens. Work session begins at 5:45 p.m. The following item is on the agenda: Request by Andrew and Lisa Gibson for certificate of appropriateness to build a detached garage in the rear yard of 409 W. Pryor St.

• Al-Anon. Al-Anon group meets at 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.

• NAACP. Limestone County chapter of the NAACP will meet 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at 809 U.S. 72 West, Suite D, in Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

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