UPCOMING

Holiday closing

In honor of the New Year’s holiday, the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will be closed Dec. 29–Jan. 1, 2019.

Financial seminar

The Central North Alabama chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host a free financial seminar on repairing one’s credit from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: James Ella Troupe, 256-653-8003; Lisa Likely, 256-604-8733.

Financial Peace University

Learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together. Emmanuel Baptist Church will host a nine-week class called Financial Peace University beginning 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Sign up at fpu.com/1079173. More information: 256-232-6193.

Reunion

A reunion of the 1343rd Engineer Battalion will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at the Limestone County Event Center on Pryor Street in Athens. Casual lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Cost is $12 per person. Wives invited. Reservations and prepayment required. More information: 256-431-5521; 256-771-0981; Cecil Monk, 1800 Brookmeade Ave., Athens, AL 35611.

Master Gardener classes

Spring Master Gardener classes begin Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Seats for the classes are limited. Gift certificates available. More information: Call 256-614-3530 or Limestone County office of Alabama Cooperative Extension System at 256-232-5510.

ONGOING

Paid subs needed

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is recruiting substitutes in Limestone and Madison counties. Requirements: Must be age 19 or older, hold high school diploma or GED, have medical form and tuberculosis test completed within the past six months. Benefits: Flexible work hours, biweekly pay schedule and on-the-job training. More information: Contact 256-444-1240, www.capna.org, or @CAPofNAL.

Nonperishable food drive

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 nonperishable food donations for local homeless people. Donated items will be given to Limestone County Churches Involved, which will distribute the items.

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.

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.

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

• Democratic. The Limestone County, Alabama, Democratic Conference will not meet in December. The next scheduled meeting is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. Location to be announced. More information: James Lucas, 256-431-3744.

• 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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