This week

American Legion Meeting

The American Legion Post 49 will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the DAV Building located at 25396 Airport Road in Athens. For any additional information please contact Rod Huffman at (256)-233-3023.

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.

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, sponsored by Henry and Marsha White, will hold their monthly Coffee Call on Saturday, Aug. 3. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy breakfast and fellowship with their peers starting at 8 a.m. For more information contact Steve Hornberger, administrative assistant, at (256)-771-7587.

Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone County Public Library will hold a special used book sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be held at the library. For more information please call (256)-232-1233.

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.

Salem Cemetery Decoration Day

Salem Cemetery will host their annual decoration day on Saturday, Aug. 3. If you can not attend the event in person, you can mail your donations to Joyce McGill at 28980 Highway 99, Lester, AL 35647.

Barn Quilt Class

The Limestone Career Tech School will host Angie Thurman on Saturday, Aug. 3, for a barn quilt class from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants can learn how to make various options of barn quilts, with all materials provided. Guest are urged to bring a hairdryer to finish the drying process. For more information, and to register, please call (256)-232-5510.

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 Saturday, Aug. 3.

Upcoming

Hester Cemetery Decoration DayDecoration day at Hester Cemetery in Lester, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10. If unable to attend, please send donations to Molly Pepper at 28581 Clover Lane — Lester, AL 35647. For more information contact Brenda Durham, Secretary of the Hester Cemetery Board.

Sandlin Cemetery Decoration DaySandlin Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Day on Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 8 a.m. For more information, please contact James Adams at jcua264@icloud.com.

Higgins Cemetery Decoration Day

Higgins Cemetery will have decoration day on Saturday, Aug. 10. The business meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Those unable to attend may send a donation to Faye Chandler, 20065 Temperance Oak Road, Rogersville, AL 35652.

Annual Revival

Little Ezekiel M.B. Church, at 16439 Lindsey Road in Tanner, will host their three-day Annual Revival on Monday, Aug. 12, through Wednesday, Aug. 14. The revival is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. each day, with different guest choirs each night. Host pastor Rev. Charles N. Simmons and Rev. Michael Timberlake will deliver the word.

Fall Vegetable Gardening Workshop

The Limestone County Master Gardners will host a free workshop on Saturday, Aug. 17, on tips and trick to fall vegetable gardening. The event, which will be taught by Master Gardeners Owen and Allyson Hofer, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 West Market Street.

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 WalkThe 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.

Fiddlers 5K and Fun Run

The Athens State University Alumni Association will host the Fiddlers 5k Race and Kids Fun Run event on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event, which is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m., will begin and end at Athens State University to showcase the historic downtown district. For more information, and to register, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Athens/Fiddlers5kandKidsFunRun.

Cemetery StrollThe 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.

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.