SATURDAY

Pancake breakfast

American Legion Post 49 will host its yearly pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Post home at 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens, behind Staples. Price is $5, dine in or carry out. Containers provided. More information: 256-230-6233.

Garden soil workshop

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will hold a free workshop on soils 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Limestone County Cooperative Extension System office at 1109 W. Market St., Suite C, Athens.

Food distribution

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will host a food distribution from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1911 Hine St., Athens, while supplies last. To participate, households must meet one or more of the following requirements: eligible to receive food stamps or supplemental food assistance; eligible for temporary assistance to needy families or AFDC program; eligible to receive SSI; meet income minimums available at distribution site; or be experiencing special circumstances, such as fire, flood, illness or injury. An eligibility form must be completed at the distribution site. One distribution unit per household. Valid ID card or driver’s license required. More information: 256-233-5552.

Domestic violence book speech

Yolanda Turner will speak about her book on domestic violence — “Morning Glory: A 52-Week Devotional” — 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fellowship of Faith Church in Huntsville and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Hampton Inn in Athens. Turner will donate a portion of October book sales to domestic violence survivors. Book is for sale on Amazon or her website, www.morningglorydevotional.com.

Softball tournament

Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee to host Trinity Fall Festival Softball Tournament 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Community organizations, all churches and Trinity School alumni encouraged to participate. More information or to reserve spot: Call David Malone, 256-431-3064 or email fbtravis@hotmail.com. Please attend next organizational meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Pincham-Lincoln Community Center, Athens.

Ball family reunion

Descendants of Philip Walter Ball and Addie Flanagan Ball are invited to a reunion and covered-dish lunch at noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at Owens Senior Center off Alabama 99. More information: 256-729-6947.

Car show/barbecue lunch

Truth Baptist Church of Athens will hold its third annual car show and barbecue lunch Saturday, Oct. 20, at 19297 Sewell Road, Athens. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle; free to spectators. Barbecue plates or sandwiches with sides are $7. Jars of homemade sauce are $5. Door prizes will be drawn every 15 minutes starting at 11 a.m. for car owners only. Awards, including preacher’s choice ($100 plus a trophy) and people’s choice ($100 plus a trophy), will begin at 2 p.m. People’s choice tickets are $1 and can be purchased by owners and spectators. There will also be a 50/50 drawing at 2 p.m. Tickets are $1 and may be purchased by owners and spectators. More information: Terrie Wright, 256-679-7545 or Dan Rollins, 256-651-9132.

TUESDAY

Used book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will host a used book sale from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

UPCOMING

Halloween, craft fair

The second-annual Halloween Vendor & Craft Fair will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Free admission. Costumes welcome. Candy and door prizes included.

North Pole Stroll

Athens-Limestone County Tourism is now accepting sponsors for the 7-foot Christmas trees to be featured in the annual North Pole Stroll in Athens. Sponsorships are $100 and available until Nov. 1. To reserve a tree, call Athens-Limestone County Tourism at 256-232-5411 or email VisitAthensAl@gmail.com.

Toys for Tots

The U.S. Marine Corps and United Way of Athens-Limestone County will be accepting applications for the Toys for Tots Program 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at the United Way of Athens-Limestone County office, 419 S. Marion St., Athens. The program is for children from birth to 12 years old only. Parents/guardians must bring proof of income, picture ID, proof of residency in Limestone County, birth certificates for eligible children and Social Security cards for eligible children. More information: 256-233-2323.

Women’s conference

Friendship Methodist Church will hold a free women’s conference 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 10, at 16479 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. Theme is “Bloom Where Your Are Planted.” Speech by Linda Berry and music by Katrina Wiley. Lunch provided. More information: Pat Gartman, 256-777-7153.

ONGOING

Homeless donations needed

Lil Red Wagon Collections at 208 N. Houston St., Athens, is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. the first week of each month to collect donations for local homeless people. Donated items will be given to Limestone County Churches Involved, which will distribute them to the homeless.

RSVP needs volunteers

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting volunteers from now until Oct. 31 to assist in preparing tax returns for low-income and elderly residents. Training begins in fourth quarter of 2018 and continues through January 2019. Tax preparation runs Feb. 1 through April 15. Call 256-232-7207.

RSVP seeking tutors

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting school tutors to assist students in grades K-3 with reading. Call 256-232-7207.

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.

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 open 6:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays off Green Street.

Donnell House

The Donnell House will host special tours in honor of its placement in the Alabama PastPort, part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration. Tours are by reservation by calling 239-249-2211. Donations are appreciated.

MEETINGS

• SCV. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768, will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives at 100 W. Pryor St., Athens. Genealogist Harold Bouldin of the DeKamp Rifles Camp will speak about the Gaylesville, Alabama, cattle raid.

• Limestone Democratic. The Limestone County Democratic Club will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Democratic Headquarters, 22143 U.S. 72 East, Athens.

• Positive Look. Positive Look, a support group for the blind or visually impaired and their family and friends, will meet 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 19, at the Athens Recreation Center. Storyteller and musician Jerry Todd will speak. Please bring finger foods to share for lunch. More information: Loretta Bryan, 256-552-0747; Preston Reynolds, 256-777-1140.

• Grief support group. A grief support group will meet the first Thursday of each month at Traditions Senior Living Center, 22171 Traditions Way, Athens. Group is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Amedisys Hospice. More information: Amy at 256-760-7877.

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