Limestone Ledger

TODAY

Athens leaf collection

The final round of Athens leaf collection runs today, weather permitting. Leaves mixed with limbs won’t be collected. Do not block traffic lanes with leaves.

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

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

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.

Mardi Gras block party

The Athens State University Artheads will host the annual Mardi Gras Block Party with a Purpose Tuesday, March 5. This year’s theme is “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Free children’s mask making and crown making at 5:30 p.m. at High Cotton Arts. Bead making at 5:30 p.m. at ASU Center For Lifelong Learning. The 6:30 p.m. parade will include shopping-cart floats decorated by the Artheads, jazz bands and various groups. Spectators are asked to bring canned goods or beans to put in the shopping-cart floats. The items will be donated to the Limestone County Churches Involved food bank.

WEDNESDAY

Dutch-treat lunch

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

UPCOMING

Combined campaign deadline

Friday, 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 state or local 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.

Parenting class

Kids & Kin will present a parenting class for caregivers for relatives 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, Limestone County Department of Human Resources. More information: Tammy Hill, 256-724-2554.

Balancing classes

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

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

The Limestone County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser 4-9 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Revival building at 301 W. Washington St., Athens. Plates include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Cost: $10 for ages 11 and up; $5 for children 10 and under.

ONGOING

Headstart applications open

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is now accepting applications for early Headstart, preschool Headstart, and state Pre-K Headstart for the 2019-20 school year. The Headstart programs are for children age 3, ages 3 and 4, and age 4. Parents must provide proof of birth, preferably a birth certificate; verification of 2018 income in the form of a W-2 form, check stub, Social Security statement, child support, unemployment, etc.; and Medicaid or insurance card, if available. More information: 256-444-1240.

Tax prep

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

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 for local homeless people. Donated items will be given to Limestone County Churches Involved, which will distribute them.

Flex class

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

Spaghetti dinner

The Vietnam Veterans of America will host a spaghetti dinner the third Monday of each monththrough 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 at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Dinners will also be available for group carryout or in-town business delivery. More information, call 256-431-3213.

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.

RSVP seeking tutors

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting reading tutors to help students in kindergarten through third grade. Call 256-232-7207.

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

• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Post home at 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens. More information: Rod Huffman, 256-233-3023.

• 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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