AHS Kids Sports Camps

AHS Mini Eagles Volleyball Camp

The Athens High School volleyball team will host its annual youth summer camp for kids ages 5-14 at AHS Arena from July 22-23. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for both days. The price for the camp has been set at $75 for all camp goers. For more information on registration and payment please visit acs-k12.org/camps.

Boys and Men Football Camp

The Athens High School football team will host its annual boys and men football camp for kids in first through sixth grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The kids can bring male role models to participate in a football camp with them on July 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Athens Stadium. The cost of the camp is $30 for the role models and $10 for kids. For more information on registration and payment please visit acs-k12.org/camps.

Football For Women Camp

The Athens High School football team will host its annual football for women camp for women in the region to showcase through skills on the gridiron. The camp will take place on July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Athens Stadium. The cost of the camp is $20. For more information on registration and payment please visit acs-k12.org/camps.

This week

AHS Class of 1974 Reunion

Athens High School’s graduating class of 1974 will meet at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives on Saturday, July 20, to hold their 50-year reunion. The event, which will start at 6 p.m. $50 per person. To RSVP and pay to attend the event, please contact Debra Dugger at (256)-777-4754.

Historical Society Quarterly Meeting

The Limestone County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, July 21, in the Rodgers Center of First Presbyterian Church in Athens. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 3 p.m. John Allen, well-known Alabama historian, will speak about the Crimson Tide’s improbable 1926 Rose Bowl victory and the subsequent repercussions felt throughout the South.

Meet the Author

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host a meet and greet event with Martie Duncan, an Alabama cookbook author, at Athens Florist and Gifts on Tuesday, July 23, at 6 p.m.

Meet the Author

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will hold a public meet and greet event with Terah Shelton Harris, author of “One Summer in Savannah” and “Long After We Are Gone.” The even is set for Thursday, July 25, from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the community room of the library.

Make Your Own Candle

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will hold a candle making event with Flirty Flame Candle Company at the library on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. The cost of the program is $25 for a 9 ounce jar and $35 for a 16 ounce jar. There is also a price option for children at $15 for a 4 ounce tin. To register and for more information on the event contact the library at (256)-232-1233.

Fridays After Five

Athens Main Street will conclude their Friday After Five music series on Friday, July 26, on the east-side steps of the Limestone County Courthouse. The “All The Hits” night is set to begin at 5 p.m. and will go through 8:30 p.m. The featured musician of the event is Brez. For more information visit https://athensmainstreet.org/fridays-after-five/.

ASU Homecoming Celebration Weekend

Athens State University will kickoff its Homecoming Celebration Weekend on Friday, July 26, with a celebratory dinner at 6 p.m. On Saturday, July 27, ASU will celebrate the Class of 2024 with its Summer Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. For more information, or to purchase homecoming tickets, please visit www.athens.edu/homecoming.com.

Pleasant Point Cemetery Decoration Day

Pleasant Point Cemetery will host a decoration and donation day on Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m. In case of a rain the event will be moved to the following Saturday, Aug. 3. For more information contact Paul Bennefield (256)-497-3857.

NARFE Chapter Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 1480 will meet Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m. The even will be held at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives. The guest speaker for the event will be Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell. For more information please call Dean Morgan at (256)-233-0248.

Miller Cemetery Decoration Day

Miller Cemetery, in Rogersville, will hold a decoration day on Saturday, July 27. A brief business meeting at 11:45 a.m. will be followed by lunch. Goat stew will be served, but please bring a covered dish to share.

Upcoming

Southern Gospel Music

The Lovelace Family will perform at Enon Baptist Church Sunday, July 28, at 5 p.m. The church is located at 33130 Alabama Highway 99, Anderson, Alabama. A meal will be provided after the meeting. For more information please contact (256)-278-0588.

American Farm Heritage Days

The 32nd annual American Farm Heritage Days will be held at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. The Piney Chapel Antique Engine and Tractor Association will host the event that starts at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. There is a $5 admission fee, but children 12 and under get in for free.

Yard Sale

The Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad will host a two-day yard sale on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. The yard sale will start at 8 a.m. on both days and run until 4 p.m. at 1401 Freeman Avenue, Athens, AL 35613. To donate, and for more information, call Andrew Nichols at (256)-651-0917.

Lentzville Cemetery Decoration Day

The Lentzville Cemetery Decoration Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 3. All who have loved ones buried there are urged to attend. If one can not attend, they are to send their check made out to the Lentzville Cemetery fund to Belinda Lansford at 1703 Trace End Trail, Athens, AL 35611. For more information call Billy McNatt at (256)-232-1601.

John Berry Tour

Grammy award-winner singer/songwriter John Berry is celebrating a career milestone with the 30th Anniversary of his #1 hit, “Your Love Amazes Me.” John Berry will be coming to The Princess Theatre Center For The Performing Arts on August 3.

Summerfest

The third annual summer concert on the square in downtown Athens, Summerfest, will return on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to start at 5:30 p.m. on the east-side steps of the Limestone County Courthouse. All guest are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for the event that is going to last till 8:30 p.m.

PAWS at the Park Dog Walk

The Limestone Child Advocacy Center announced the upcoming PAWS at the Park dog walk event, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Big Spring Park in Athens.This family-friendly event will invite dog lovers and their furry companions to join in a one-mile stroll through the historic Downtown Athens area, followed by a vibrant festival filled with exciting activities and games tailored for both dogs and their owners.

Cemetery Stroll

The annual Athens Cemetery Stroll will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Costumed re-enactors will portray individuals representing all walks of life from the county’s past on the grounds of Athens City Cemetery in this outdoor theatrical program. For more information contact Stephanie Reynolds at (256)-232-5411.

Ongoing

Athens Main Street Fridays After Five

Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series will run through June 28, on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All of the details can be found at athensmainstreet.org/fridays-after-five/. Also, the Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series kicks off the spring series at 5:30 p.m. in Merchants Alley — all of those details are here: athensmainstreet.org/merchants-alley-happy-hour-music-series/.

RSVP tutors neededRSVP needs volunteers, age 55 and older, who are willing to tutor students in reading and math. If interested, please call (256) 232-7207 or come by the RSVP Office at 409 West Washington Street, Suite A.

Weekly

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.

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.

TOPS meeting (Mondays)

Athens AL TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Evening Chapter #0616 meets weekly on Mondays, at the Athens Activity Center on Pyror Street. Weigh-in starts at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email: AthensAL616TOPS@gmail.com.

Community Choir Rehearsals

The Athens State University Community Choir holds rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Athens High School Choir Room. For more information, contact Teresa Edwards at tedwards32815@gmail.com or learn more at the choir’s Facebook page.

TOPS meeting (Wednesdays)

The Athens, AL TOPS Club Inc.® Chapter #615 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support organization, meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at the Athens City Activity Center located at 912 West Pryor Street, Athens, AL 35611. Your first visit to any TOPS meeting is free. For more information about TOPS Club, Inc. and our chapter, contact our Leader, Kimberly Harbin, at kh2458@charter.net.

Domestic abuse victims/survivors support group

Crisis Services of North Alabama will have support groups for domestic abuse victims/survivors every Thursday afternoon from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and every Friday from 12-1 p.m. at The Family Resource Center (406 S. Jefferson St.) For more information, call (256) 230-1240 or (256) 262-7760.

Crochet Club

Athens-Limestone County Public Library hosts a crochet club every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for every skill level. Bring your current projects to work on or help others learn.

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

The Houston Library has a large selection of paperback Westerns for sale. Fifty cents each. First come first serve. The Houston Library is located at 101 N. Houston St., Athens AL 35611 and open M-F and the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (256) 233-8770 for more information. Houston Memorial Library and Museum hosts a book sale daily.Monthly

Adult Color and Coffee

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host its Adult Color and Coffee event on the 4th Friday of each month from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.

DAV Auxiliary meeting

The James L. Daniels unit 51 of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will host its monthly meeting on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.

Delivered plate lunches

The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church hosts a monthly plate lunch sale for its land/building fund. Each plate is $13 and must be ordered by the Wednesday before the second Friday of the month and can be purchased at lapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/686458, marie9404@gmail.com or (256) 998-0195. Each month has a new menu that can be found on the church’s Facebook page the week before. Deliveries begin as early as 10:30 a.m. to the Athens, Elkmont, Ardmore and Tanner areas.

AMVETS Post 21 themed dinner

AMVETS AL Post 21 (22769 Black Road, Athens, AL) hosts a themed dinner, usually on the third Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The dinner is open to the public and costs $15 per person.

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.

Book club

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host its new monthly Book Club at the library on the second Tuesday of every month.

Community outreach day

Freshwind Christian Fellowship is partnering with Women Empowering Women of Alabama to create a day of fun for the whole family every fourth Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 17200 Lucas Ferry Rd. in Athens through October. They will be serving food and giving away free clothing. For more information contact Janice Williams at (256) 233-5995.