TODAY

Kiddie Carnival opening

The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will start the 2021 season 6:30–9:30 p.m. today at 309 E. Forrest St., Athens. The carnival will open at those hours Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 31. Rides, concessions and games available. Free admission to carnival. Ride tickets 50 cents each. More information: “Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival” on Facebook

FRIDAY

Singing on the Square

The Summer Concert Series: Singing on the Square with Matt Prater and friends will be help 7–9 p.m. Friday, June 25, on the steps of the Limestone County Courthouse. Bring a chair. Register with Athens-Limestone Tourism for a chance to win a lawn chair. Athens Main Street’s Fridays after Five will coincide with the event and food trucks will be available for those in attendance.

SATURDAY

Day of Caring

Limestone County Churches Involved will host a Day of Caring from 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, June 26, at the facility on Jefferson Street in Athens. LCCI will offer food and general assistance to Limestone County residents, including help with rent or utilities for those who qualify. More information: the Rev. Thom Porter, 256-262-0671

Pollinator Day

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful and the Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host Pollinator Day starting 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the library. Kids can hear a story about bees, make a craft, walk through the new pollinator garden at the library and more. The event is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program for children. More information: 256-232-1233; 256-233-8000

Ham radio field day

Ham radio operators from the Limestone Amateur Radio Emergency Service will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, until 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Swan Creek Park (by Athens Middle School), U.S. 31 in Athens. Stations will be set up for public use and demonstrations. Attendance is free.

Swamp Johns

Owens Volunteer Fire Department will host a Swamp Johns dinner fundraiser 4–7 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Cost is $12 per plate. More information: Teresa, 256-777-7981

UPCOMING

Ribbon cutting

Gov. Kay Ivey will visit the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives to cut the ribbon on its new facility 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at 114 W. Pryor St., Athens. This event will also serve as the grand opening of the museum’s new location. More information: alabamaveteransmuseum.com

Coffee call

Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives will host Coffee Call, sponsored by Dwight and Debra Gooch and Tink and Sharon Haney, starting 8 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at the new facility, 114 W. Pryor St., Athens.

Free cancer screening

The Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the Madison County Health Department, 301 Max Luther Drive NW, Huntsville. Men 40 or older who attend will undergo a simple blood test to measure the level of prostate-specific antigen and a physical examination. More information: 256-539-3711

Beans and rice

Beans and rice will be given away from 9–11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, by volunteers at Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 207 E. Washington St., Athens. No names taken; no ID required. More information: 256-232-2567; sttimothy.athens@gmail.com

ONGOING

Summer feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with FreshWind Church, is offering free meals for children 1–18 years old. Meals available 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Friday, July 23.

Walk-in vaccine clinic

The Athens-Limestone Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic will accept walk-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on a first-come, first-serve basis for ages 12 and older. Clinic hours are 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1917 U.S. 72 West, Athens. More information: ALH COVID-19 hotline, 256-262-6188

New library hours

The Houston Memorial Library and Museum has extended its hours. Patrons can now visit 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesdays; and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Book sale room also now open. Additional changes may be announced later. Masks and social distancing requested. More information: 256-233-8770

Food giveaway

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church’s food pantry will be open 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at 1911 Hine St., Athens. Patrons must provide proof of at least one of the following: eligibility to receive supplemental food assistance (SNAP/food stamps); eligibility for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families; eligibility to receive Supplemental Security Income; income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level; or special circumstances (fire, flood, illness, injury, etc.). Eligibility forms provided at distribution site. Must have valid ID card or driver’s license. Only one distribution per household while supplies last. Monetary and food donations accepted. More information: 256-424-5403

Used book sale

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

Virtual exercise class

Limestone County Council on Aging presents virtual exercise class 2–3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays via Zoom. The classes are called S.A.I.L., which stands for Stay Active and Independent for Life. More information: 256-233-6412

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

CHURCH EVENTS

Gospel meeting

Sanderfer Road Church of Christ will host a gospel meeting June 25–27 at the church, 807 W. Sanderfer Road, Athens. Speakers include Richard Malone, 7 p.m. Friday, June 25; Warren Jackson, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26; Bobby Pepper, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27; and Tim Goode, 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27. More information: Goode, 606-416-8505; Jeff Barnett, 931-607-8610; Jackson, 901-505-1030; Malone, 256-874-8658; Pepper, 256-206-0873

Church singing

Nebo Community Church will host a free music performance featuring gospel bluegrass musicians, including local pickers, starting 5 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the church on Nuclear Plant Road. More information: Kay Wilson, 256-527-3372

Elkmont VBS

Elkmont United Methodist Church will host vacation Bible school July 11–15. Kickoff will be 6 p.m. Sunday, July 11, with Rocky Railway VBS classes for ages 2 to eighth grade from 5:30–7:30 p.m. July 12–15 and VBS graduation set for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Visit bit.ly/ElkmontVBS2021 to register. Elkmont UMC is a safe sanctuary community. More information: Pastor Thom Porter, 256-732-4301

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Valley View Cemetery

Valley View Cemetery will host cleanup day has been rescheduled due to rain and will take place 7 a.m. Saturday, June 26. Those willing and able to help are asked to bring garden tools (rake, clippers, lawn mower, weed eater, weed and ant killer, etc.)A trailer will be provided to haul limbs and debris. Donations made payable to the Valley View Cemetery upkeep fund should be sent to Tammy Nixon Moss, 17100 Blackburn Road, Athens, AL 35611.

City cemeteries

The City of Athens reminds residents and families of the following regarding its cemeteries: No flowers or decorations allowed on the ground between April 1 and Oct. 31, unless following a funeral; flower placement acceptable year-round on monuments, at their base or at foot markers; fresh flowers will be removed one week after a funeral; silk flowers will be removed 21 days after a funeral; approval by cemetery superintendent required before planting flowers, shrubs, trees or sod; city personnel will remove all trees or shrubs deemed detrimental to adjacent lots or grave openings; and worn, tattered or damaged U.S. flags will be removed and disposed of properly.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1480 will meet 9 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives on Pryor Street. Breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248

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