Dr. Al Elmore will be signing books with Jessie Brinkley in Decatur Saturday, Jan. 7..

Friday

AHS College & Career Fair

A job fair will be held at the Ardmore High School gymnasium on Jan. 6, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact career coach Bailey Wakefield at bailey.wakefield@lcsk12.org for more information.

Saturday

Coffee Call

Coffee Call, hosted by the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and sponsored by Don Bowers & Dr. Tom Smith, will take between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at our location at 114 W. Pryor Street.

A Celebration of Reading: Book Signing Event

Local authors Dr. Al & Mrs. Jessie Brinkley will have a meet & greet book reading and signing at 2119 Westmead Dr. SW Suite 10 in Decatur from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

Kids Karaoke

Jan. 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 51: 25396 Airport Rd, Athens, AL 35614

All ages welcome (Must be accompanied by a parent)

NO COVER CHARGE

Hot Dog, Chips & Drink $1.50

Adult Karaoke

Jan. 7, 2023 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans James L Daniels Chapter 51: 25396 Airport Rd, Athens, AL 35614. $6.00 cover charge.

Sunday

Southern Gospel music

Bradley Walker will be at Berea Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 8 at 6:00 p.m. Berea Baptist church is located at 16679 Lucas Ferry Rd Athens, AL 35611. Free admission and a love offering will be received.

Upcoming

Athens Garden Club monthly meeting

The Athens Garden Club will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Grace Covenant Church at 9:30 a.m. Speaker is Barbara Daly of Elkmont Farming Community. Subject is Truck patches on farm and backyard gardens. She has acres of gardens and starts her own slips and seeds. Learn how to truly grow your flowers and vegetables and where to purchase these goods. Refreshments provided, everyone is welcome.

MLK panel

The Coleman Center for Religion Leadership and Culture at Athens State University will be hosting a Panel Discussion in conjunction with the Limestone County Ministerial Association in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. The venue will be at Athens State University in McCandless Hall Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The panelists will consist of clergy from the local area. The topic will be “Beyond I Have a Dream: Unpacking the forgotten lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” The Oasis Praise and Worship Ensemble will render several selections in Dr. King’s honor. The public is invited to attend. For more info: Maria Garner (256)-233-6516.

ELHS College & Career Fair

A job fair will be held at the Ardmore High School gymnasium on Jan. 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact career coach Bailey Wakefield at bailey.wakefield@lcsk12.org for more information.

Limestone County Historical Society quarterly meeting

The Limestone County Historical Society will hold their quarterly meeting on Sunday afternoon Jan. 15 at First Presbyterian Church Rodgers Center. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m. and the program starts at 3 p.m. featuring guest speaker Wayne Kuykendal, Chairman of the Limestone County Historic Commission, with the topic “Our Southern Heritage.” The public is invited.

King Unity March

Join us on Monday, Jan. 16 for the King Unity March, 9:00 a.m.

Line-Up begins at 8:45 West Side of Limestone City Courthouse – 200 West Washington Street, Athens. We will have a Wreath laying at 9:00 AM. Then we will March to the Museum.

Essay presentation

On Monday, Jan. 16, the MLK essay program will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Museum, 114 Pryor St W, Athens, AL. Program will include Reading of Essays, Presentation of students’ Art, Music, and Presentation of Awards. Refreshments Will Be Served. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Ongoing

Google courses

Athens-Limestone County Public Library is a certified ‘Grow with Google’ Partner, and we are offering a series of Google courses that provide free resources and workshop content to help you learn the digital skills that will grow your careers and businesses.

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – March 28, 10:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

To learn more, or to register, please visit www.alcpl.org or contact the library at (256) 232-1233

Genealogy classes

Are you interested in learning how to research your family history? Athens-Limestone County Public Library is hosting a free series of genealogy classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from January-March. Basic Genealogy: 10-11 a.m., Intermediate Genealogy: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Call to reserve your seat today! (256)-232-1233

Book club at Athens Alehouse & Cellar

Join the Athens-Limestone Public Library for a new book club on the third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at 6 p.m. at Athens Alehouse & Cellar.

Free bread giveaway

The Frazier CME Church Ministry will be giving away free bread every Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

BrainBlast Trivia Casa Blanca hosts BrainBlast Trivia each Tuesday night at 6. p.m. Casa Blanca is located at 1802 U.S. Hwy 72 in Athens. Athens Alehouse & Cellar will host Blazin Beatz Bingo by Pop Culture Trivia Challenge each Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Athens Alehouse & Cellar is located at 111 W. Washington Street in Athens.

Digital Literacy Classes 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 1-4 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 through Friday and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bingo Bingo is 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. 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. 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.

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

LifeSouth You can schedule a time with the Athens Donor Center online anytime.

For more information, or to find and participate in blood drives, visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/zip.

Red Cross American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make an appointment for blood or platelet donation.