TODAY

Class reunion

The Athens High School class of 1956 will meet at the Fish Creel in Anderson 11 a.m. today. More information: 256-232-4132.

THURSDAY

Blood drive

Sun Loan & Tax Service will hold a free blood drive, featuring an inflatable house, hot dogs and drinks, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Sun Loan, 800 U.S. 72 West. More information: 256-771-7999.

SATURDAY

Beans and rice

Tanner United Methodist Church will give a 1-pound bag of beans and rice, no questions asked, to every adult who visits the church between 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 8. The church is at 19607 Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road, Tanner.

Book club for kids

The Limestone County NAACP is offering a free motivational book club for children ages 3-13 from 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 8, at Round Island Creek Mission Center, 13829 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. The program, Students Taking Excellence Personally, or STEPS, motivates students who may not enjoy reading. It also gives students who already enjoy reading an opportunity to showcase their enjoyment. Free transportation and lunch. More information: Diane Steele, 256-216-5668 or dsteele50@gmail.com.

Mitchell family reunion

The annual Mitchell family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, at Swan Creek Park on U.S. 31, Athens. More information: Louis, 256-232-7783.

SUNDAY

High Cotton Arts will hold an ice cream social and local art sale 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at HCA at 103 W. Washington St., Athens. There will also be crafts for kids and adults and music by Southern Splendor Barbershop Chorus. More information: 256-232-7117 or high cotton arts.com.

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, June 11, at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

UPCOMING

Child-rearing class

Limestone County Kids and Kin will host a child-rearing class, with part one of the topic “Alabama: Simply Awesome,” from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 12, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. No cost to attend. More information: Tammie Hill, 256-724-2554.

Flag Day program

Athens State University will host its annual Flag Day celebration and cookout at noon Friday, June 14, at the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom on campus. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lionel Wright, assistant professor of business. Music provided by Athens State Community Band and Copeland Road Barbershop Quartet. More information: https://athens.edu/flagday; 256-233-8215.

Lily sale/flea market

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will host a lily sale and flea market 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the greenhouse behind Athens Middle School. Funds raised will benefit the LCMGA greenhouse. More information: 703-965-9161; https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org; or “Limestone County Al. Master Gardeners” on Facebook.

Donnell House special program

Dr. Ken Rivenbark, co-owner of Rivenbark and Roper and creator and host of the cable TV show “Southern Heirlooms with Ken Rivenbark,” will present a program on preserving our household history at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Donnell House, 601 1/2 S. Clinton St., Athens. Rivenbark was recently named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council Advisory Board. A brief business meeting will highlight last year’s accomplishments. Refreshments to follow.

Child-rearing class

Limestone County Kids and Kin will host a child-rearing class, with part two of the topic “Alabama: Simply Awesome,” from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 26, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. No cost to attend. More information: Tammie Hill, 256-724-2554.

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Poplar Creek Cemetery

Decoration day will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the cemetery on Snake Road. If unable to attend, mail donations to Poplar Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 965, Athens, AL 35612. Total funding for the cemetery comes from contributions. More information: 256-771-0518.

ONGOING

Kids Summer Feeding

Women Empowering Women and Freshwind Christian Fellowship will hold Kids Summer Feeding from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, June 10-July 19, at Fresh Wind Christian Fellowship, 17200 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. The program is free and available to kids ages 2-18. More information: the Rev. Janice Williams, 256-233-5995 or fwcfinfo@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Limestone County Farmers Market is now open from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays all summer. Items available include vegetables, fruit, potted plants, clothing and miscellaneous yard sale items. The farmers market is across from The News Courier office on Green Street.

Athens Saturday Market

Athens Main Street will host Athens Saturday Market 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Aug. 24. Local food, crafts and prepared food available each week. Athens Saturday Market is at 409 W. Green St., Athens, across from The News Courier office.

Kiddie Carnival opens

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival opens 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday June 27-29 off Forrest Street in Athens, across from the old Athens Middle School campus. Event features rides, bingo and concessions. Ride tickets are 50 cents each. More information: athenslionsclubpr@yahoo.com

Houston summer hours

Houston Memorial Library summer hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month. The library is at 101 N. Houston St., Athens.

A Few Good Yards

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is looking for a few good yards. Gardeners with an award-worthy yard that is not professionally maintained can be nominated at https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/ or by emailing information about the gardener and yard with a photo to tlt_brown@charter.net.

Head Start

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is accepting applications for early Head Start, preschool Head Start and state pre-K Head Start for the 2019–2020 school year. The Head Start programs are for children 3-4 years old. Parents must provide 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.

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.

Free health/healing seminars

Free health and healing seminars will be at 7-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each monththrough September at Athens-Limestone Public Library. Topics include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cancer, heart disease, depression and high blood pressure. Topic for Tuesday, June 25, is “High Blood Pressure: Getting Over the Hurdle.” Resources and recipes will be available. Sponsored by the Newstart Lifestyle Club. More information: Greg Carey, 256-658-7477.

Spaghetti dinner

Vietnam Veterans of America is hosting a spaghetti dinner every third Monday through October at the VVA building, 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Cost is $8 per plate for spaghetti, cole slaw or salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Eat in or carry out. In-town business deliveries are also available. Profits fund scholarships for local students. More information: 256-431-3213.

Medication assistance

Anyone seeking free assistance with choosing a Medicare Part D Plan or with their prescription medications may contact Limestone Council on Aging at 256-233-6412.

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. America Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Post home, 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens. More information: Rod Huffman, 256-233-3023.

• DAV. James Daniels Disabled American Veterans Post 51 will meet Tuesday, June 11, at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens. Meal at 6 p.m.; meeting at 6:30. Nominations for officers will be held. DAV members and guests urged to attend this special meeting. More information, 256-374-2072 or 256-509-1306.

• Quilt guild. North Alabama Modern Quilt Guild meets 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives, 101 W. Pryor St., Athens. All quilters interested in modern quilting are welcome.

• Bullying support group. A support group for parents whose children are bullies or are being bullied 4 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Family Resource Center, 406 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-230-0880.

• Cancer support group. A faith-based cancer support group will meet 10–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 6–7:30 p.m thesecond Tuesday of each month at Discovery Church, 1207 E. Forrest St., Suite G, Athens. Open to individuals affected by any type of cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters. More information: Diane Hammond, 256-431-1544; Jo Brown, 256-230-4802.

• 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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