UPCOMING

Third Thursday Book Club

The Third Thursday Book Club is reading “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman. Copies are available for check-out at the circulation desk. Join the club at 9 a.m. Thursday,July 16, at the Athens-Limestone Public Library for coffee, baked treats and conversation.

Mystery Book Club

Visit the scene of the crime with the Athens-Limestone Public Library’s Mystery Book Club, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the library. This month, they are reading Lisa Jackson’s latest thriller, “You Betrayed Me.” Copies are available for check out at the circulation desk.

Monday Book Club

This month, the Monday Book Club is reading “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. This historical novel explored World War II from the points of view of multiple women. Join the club at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library 3 p.m. Monday, July 27.

Mini yard sale and silent auction

Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad will host a scaled-back yard sale this year, but adding a silent auction. The event will take place 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the squad’s building, 1401 Freeman Ave., Athens. Donors and vendors are asked to contact squad secretary Rebecca Croomes at rcroomes2009@gmail.com. Because of the virus, clothing and shoes will not be accepted this year, only clean and gently used housewares.

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Baker Cemetery

Cemetery Day is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the cemetery’s location on Upper Snake Road. Anyone unable to attend can send donations to Helen Duncan, 303 N. Madison St., Athens, AL 35611.

ONGOING

Summer feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with Freshwind Christian Fellowship, is hosting a summer feeding program through Aug. 31. More than 50 free meals will be available for children 1-18 years old 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals will be drive thru pick-up only at 17200 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

Used book sale

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

Yard of the Month

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is looking for a few good yards for the month of August. If you know a gardener whose yard is exceptional (no professionally maintained yards) and would like to have them recognized, the association would like to know. Visit https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org or send tlt_brown@charter.netthe information and a photo.

Corruption hotline

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking residents with knowledge of public corruption in Limestone County to email details to reportcorruption@ago.state.al.us or call the tip line at 844-404-TIPS

CANCELED OR POSTPONED

Library closing

The Athens Library will be closed until July 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yarbrough-Kennedy-McCowan family reunion

The family reunion for the relatives of Alvie and Beulah McCowan Kennedy Yarbrough that was scheduled for Sunday,July 19 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Miller Cemetery

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miller Cemetery of Rogersville Decoration Day scheduled for Saturday, July 25, has been canceled. Mail contributions payable to Miller Cemetery of Rogersville Fund to Melanie M. Page, 17929 Hampton Cove Way, Athens, AL 35611.

Robinson family reunion

The descendants of Hezekiah Robinson will not meet for the family reunion this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Korean War veterans gathering

Due to health concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual gathering of the Veterans of Company “B” 1343^rd Engineering Combat Battalion of the Korean War has been canceled for this year.

 

Singing on the Square

The remaining Singing on the Square events this summer have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association hopes to see everyone back for May 2021.

MEETINGS

American Legion. The American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. today, at the post home, 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens. Members and guests are requested to observe and cooperate with the COVID-19 safety protocols currently in practice by the area’s residents. More information: Rod Huffman, 256-233-3023

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