FRIDAY

Job Fair

The ALC-Family Resource Center will host a job fair on February 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 406 S Jefferson St (next door to Dub’s Burgers).

Family Valentine’s Dance

On Friday, February 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a Wild About You! Family Valentine’s Day Dance at the Anniston Museums and Gardens. Dinner will be catered by Cutter’s Pizza and music will be provided by Good Times Entertainment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

UPCOMING

Baseball Gear Pickup Day

For those interested in baseball gear for the upcoming rec baseball season, go to the Sports Plex baseball fields on February, 19.

Softball Gear Pickup Days

For those interested in softball gear for the upcoming rec softball season, go to the Sports Plex fields on February 24-25.

Swamp John’s

There will be Swamp John’s on Friday, Feb 25, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Big Lots parking lot on Hwy. 72 in Athens. Plates are $13.00 each with your choice of fish, shrimp, chicken, sides and tea. Come and enjoy a great meal!

For more information, contact Marie McGuire at 256-998-0195.

Ardmore Spring Cleaning

The 6th Annual Ardmore Spring Cleaning needs volunteers and will take place on March 5. For more information, call United Pest and Turf Control at 256-423-7378.

Empty Bowls Event

Save the date! Empty Bowls ‘22 will have the same good soup and cool handmade pottery bowls at Revival. Take out only this year. Tickets available soon. Money will go to organizational that work with hunger issues in our community. The event takes place on March 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Athens Arts League Show

The Athens Arts League is hosting a show on March 12 at High Cotton Arts from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring Nolan’s Flight, Forest Haven and Joe Whitworth. It is a free show.

Jubilee Spelling Bee

On April 30, at 10 a.m., the 25th annual Jubilee Spelling Bee is taking place at the Athens Middle School Cafeteria. Free admission to spectators. Trophies will be presented to first place and runner-up.

ONGOING

Job Fair

ALC-Family Resource Center will host a Job Fair every Friday in January from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immediate jobs available with benefits after 2 weeks. Location: 406 S Jefferson Street Next door to Dub’s Burgers.

Free Income Tax Service

RSVP is providing free Income Tax Service by appointment only for the low income and elderly beginning January 31 through April 18. Call RSVP 256-232-7207 for Athens and Decatur appointments. Athens Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as follows: February on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; March and April on Monday and Thursday. Decatur Public Library beginning January 31 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ardmore Public Library starting February 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 931-427-4883 from Ardmore Appointments. Masks are required.

Digital Literacy Classes

Beginning on January 24, Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host a series of Digital Literacy Classes in conjunction with Calhoun Community College & Drake State Community & Technical College. Classes will boost your digital confidence & provide you with skills and training needed in today’s job market. Classes are Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 256-306-2830 to learn more.

Houston Memorial Library Daily Book Sale

Houston Memorial Library and Museum, 101 North Houston Street in Athens, hosts a book sale daily. The book sale, museum and library are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays they are open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Bingo

Bingo is back up and running for the public at Decatur Elks Lodge each Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. No outside food or drink will be allowed. Elks Lodge is located at 2625 Centron Drive SW in Decatur. More information: https://www.loc8nearme.com/alabama/decatur/elks-lodge/6449656/

After-school feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with FreshWind Christian Fellowship, is offering free meals for students after school. Meals are available 3–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays starting Aug. 16. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

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 percent 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 a.m. – 2 p.m. each Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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

CEMETERY CLEANUP

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.

BLOOD DONATIONS

Blood Drives

For more information or to find and participate in blood drives, visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/zip or https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

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