Limestone Ledger

TODAY

Parenting class

Kids & Kin will present a parenting class titled “Math with Infants and Toddlers” from 10 a.m.-noon today, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. More information: Tammy Hill, 256-724-2554.

THURSDAY

The Family Resource Center will host a job fair from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday. The center is located at 406 S Jefferson Street Athens, AL 35611 right beside Dub’s Burgers.

SATURDAY

Coffee Call

Humana, Maj. Tyre Benefield and Maj. Steve Cushman will host Coffee Call 8-9 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, 100 W. Pryor St., Athens.

Used book sale

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

TUESDAY

Used book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

UPCOMING

Dutch treat lunch

The Athens High School Class of 1956 and Friends are invited to meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Applebees in Athens for a dutch treat lunch. More information: 256-232-4815.

Parenting class

Kids & Kin will present a parenting class for relative caregivers titled “Emotional Abuse: The Effects on Children” from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 13, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. The class will be taught by Carol Copeland, DHR. More information: Tammy Hill, 256-724-2554.

ONGOING

Athens leaf collection

The final round of Athens leaf collection runs through March 1, weather permitting. If your garbage pickup is Tuesday, your leaf collection is Feb. 4-8; if garbage pickup is Wednesday, leaf collection is Feb. 11-15; if garbage pickup is Thursday, leaf collection is Feb. 18-22; if garbage pickup is Friday, leaf collection is Feb. 25-March 1. Leaves mixed with limbs won’t be collected. Do not block traffic lanes with leaves.

Combined campaign deadline

March 8 is the deadline for local voluntary charitable health and human care agencies or federations to apply for participation in the fall 2019 state combined campaign. The campaign is designed to allow state employees to give to recognized local and/or statewide charities. Charitable agencies with questions or desiring to participate should contact Kathleen Ross at 256-353-2609 or kross@uwmcal.org for application instructions or visit www.statecombinedcampaign.org.

Balancing classes

The Limestone County Council on Aging will host “A Matter of Balance,” weekly balancing classes for older adults at greater risk of falling. The classes will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, and take place weekly through May 6 at the Athens Senior Center. The classes aim to increase physical activity and reduce the fear of falling. More information: Madison Curnutt at 256-233-6412.

Tax prep

RSVP offers free income tax assistance for low-income, disabled or elderly taxpayers Feb. 2-April 15. Those who need assistance can visit the First United Methodist Church Youth Center from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays in February and Mondays and Thursdays in March and April. The center is at 203 N. Jefferson St., Athens. Tax service will also by provided at the Ardmore Public Library by appointment only on Wednesdays from Feb. 6-April 10. More information: RSVP, 256-232-7207.

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 past six months. Benefits: Flexible work hours, biweekly pay schedule and on-the-job training. More information: 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 them.

Spaghetti dinner

The Vietnam Veterans of America will host a spaghetti dinner the third Monday of every month through October. Dinner consists of spaghetti, cole slaw or salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. People can either eat in or carry out. The cost of a plate is $8. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the VVA building, located at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Dinners will also be available for group carry-out or in-town business delivery. For more information, call 256-431-3213.

RSVP seeking tutors

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting tutors to help students in kindergarten through third grade 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 Brownsferry 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

• 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, 256-760-7877.

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