TODAY

Used book sale

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

UPCOMING

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, Aug. 10, 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.

Heroes run, pancake fundraiser

Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will hold its 9/11 heroes run, pancake breakfast fundraiser 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives at 100 Pryor St., Athens. Cost is $5 per person.

Meadows family reunion

Descendants of the Meadows family are invited to a reunion 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Lion’s Club Kiddie Carnival in Athens. Please spread the word to all our relatives. Bring a covered dish and non-alcoholic drink. If possible, bring an item for the silent auction, which will be held to help pay for the reunion. More information: Dianne Hall, 256-874-0702 or Christa Bolton, 256-497-3952.

Pet food drive

In memory of Sasha Dison, an annual pet food drive will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Furniture Factory Bar and Grill, 614 Meridian St. N, No. 200, Huntsville. Come and enjoy great food, meet new people, make a craft. You may drop off pet food at Furniture Factory starting Wednesday, Aug. 8.

Public meeting

District 4 Limestone County Commissioner Ben Harrison will hold a public meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Good Springs Senior Center to discuss keeping the county roads open to Sugar Creek at the iron bridges in Lester.

Master gardeners workshop

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will hold a free workshop on turfgrasses from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Limestone County Extension office, Suite C, 1109 W. Market St., Athens.

Mitchell reunion

Descendants of John R. Mitchell and Caroline Phillips Mitchell are invited to the 41st family reunion at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Killen Church of Christ Annex, 1560 U.S. 72, Killen. Bring a covered dish and any family photographs you wish to share. More information: Terri Mitchell Brown, 256-757-0469 or send email to interriors1@hotmail.com.

Laxson reunion

The fourth annual Laxson reunion begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in the Fellowship Hall of Isom’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 16230 Mooresville Road, Athens. There will be a covered-dish potluck lunch.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Supply drive/TV drawing

Vendors at the Limestone Flea Market will give away a 32-inch flat-screen television in a drawing to gather school supplies for needy students in Limestone County Schools. To enter the drawing, bring five school supplies or donate $5 at the flea market at 30030 U.S. 72 West, Madison, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Aug. 19.

After-school program

David’s Temple Missionary Baptist Church’s after-school program will resume from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, for students in grades K-12. The programs offers tutoring, help with homework and helps with reading skills. Located off Stewart Road in the Tanner community. More information: Geraldine McDonald, 256-355-1343.

Book drive

United Way of Athens-Limestone County will host Stuff A Bus 2018 book drive Aug. 20-Sept. 30 at 419 S. Marion St., Athens. Donations of used and new books will be given to students in Athens and Limestone County schools as reading incentives.

DECORATION DAYS

Higgins Cemetery

Higgins Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 11. There will be a short meeting at 10 a.m. To make a donation toward the cost of upkeep, send check to: Faye Chandler, 20065 Temperance Oak Road, Rogersville, AL 35652. More information: Faye, 256-729-6886.

Meyers Cemetery

Meyers Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 11. Families of loved ones buried there are asked to bring a donation toward the cost of upkeep or mail a donation to: Lynn Nelson, 18347 Cross Key Road, Athens, AL 35614. Make check payable to Meyers Cemetery. More information: Lynn Nelson, 256-777-4431.

Sandlin Cemetery

Sandlin Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 11. Give donation to any Sandlin Committee member or mail donation to: Mark Blakely, 20931 Brackeen Road, Athens, AL 35614 or Harold Adams, 22664 Cairo Hollow Road, Athens, AL 35614.

Hester Cemetery

Hester Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 11. Mail donations for upkeep to Betty Christopher, 1410 Redbud St., Athens, AL 35611. More information: 256-232-6491.

ONGOING

A few good yards

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is searching for “a few good yards” to recognize. 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.

Donnell House

The Donnell House will host special tours in honor of its placement in the Alabama PastPort, part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration. The tours will take place 10 a.m.–noon Tuesdays and 2–4 p.m. Thursdays. Donations are appreciated. More information: 239-249-2211.

Kiddie Carnival

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will be open 6:30–9:30 p.m. every Thursday, Friday or Saturday night through Aug. 11 at 309 E. Forrest St., across from Athens Middle School. Rides for kids include ferris wheel, roller coaster, train, rocket ships, swings, carousel and more. A concession stand is also available with drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken sandwiches, cotton candy, snow cones, funnel cakes and other.

Master Gardeners

Applications are now being accepted for the Limestone County Master Gardeners fall class. Class participants will learn to grow healthy landscapes or vegetable gardens, serve the community and become Certified Master Gardeners. Applications can be turned into the Limestone County Extension Office. Space is limited. The class costs $140 and will take place 5–8:30 p.m. Aug. 9–Nov. 8. More information: 256-614-3530; jhunt9115@gmail.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.

Pop tab drive charity

Limestone County Farmers Federation is collecting aluminum pop tabs to raise money for Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Drop off tabs from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at ALFA Insurance office at 524 U.S. 72 West in Athens, across from Hobbs Jewelers. More information: 256-233-0938.

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.

Tanner book-lending machine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MEETINGS

• Beekeepers. Limestone County Beekeepers Association will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority, 17218 U.S. 72, Athens.

• Gospel meeting. Reid Church of Christ will hold a three-day gospel meeting Friday through Sunday, Aug. 10-12, at the church at 15114 Brownsferry Road, with Aaron Studdard. Times are 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

• Athens Friendship Quilters Guild. Athens Friendship Quilters Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at First Presbyterian Rogers Center for a presentation by a Martelli Enterprises representative. A Martelli quilting table will be given away to one attendee. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. More information: Gloria Carden, 256-233-3113.

• Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will hold its August meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at Athens-Limestone Visitors Center on Beaty Street, Athens. Light refreshments at 5:30 p.m., speaker will talk about mushrooms at 6 p.m., and business meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• SCV. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768, will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives on Pryor Street, Athens. University of Alabama-Huntsville archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen will speak about “The Affair at Indian Creek Ford, Madison County, Alabama.” Public is invited.

• NAACP. Limestone NAACP will hold its August meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at 809 U.S. 72 West, Suite D, Athens. No cost. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

• 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.

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