Limestone Ledger for 03/12/25

Published 9:01 am Wednesday, March 12, 2025

By For The News Courier

: File photo. Shoppers attend the 2024 Boutique Crawl in downtown Athens

This Week

Ecumenical service

Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, in downtown Athens, will continue its tradition of ecumenical services during the Holy Season of Lent. At noon on Wednesday, March 12, Father Tom John, from Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, will give a short service is offered in the church sanctuary at 207 E. Washington street. The Parish Hall then hosts a community lunch next door. There is no charge, but an offering is accepted. Proceeds from the meal offerings benefit Limestone County Churches Involved (LCCI) Hunger Ministry.

Biz, Bingo and Brews

Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County will hold their first event of 2025 — a Biz, Bingo and Brews event on Thursday, March 13. The networking event will be held at Village Pizza, located at 222 Market St W, Athens, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. For more information, please visit facebook.com/events/9567815836615381/?rdid=UzIfUlMPIlHa5Vp2&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1B5utAJxJX%2F#.

Boutique Crawl

Clothing and boutique owners in downtown Athens will host a special Boutique Crawl on Saturday, March 15. The special event, which will feature great deals and sweet surprises, is presented by Athens Main Street. Due to the threat of weather on Saturday, March 15, the Boutique Crawl has been extended to two Saturdays. On Saturday, March 22, Athens Main Street’s 3rd annual Boutique Crawl will return for a second day in downtown Athens. For more information, and to see the special merchant sales, please visit https://athensmainstreet.org/boutique-crawl/.

Chamber Coffee

The Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Chamber Coffee networking event at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, located at 101 W Elm St, Athens, AL on Tuesday, March 18. The special networking event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. For more information, please visit facebook.com/events/1042400354391699/?rdid=REFkWxvVbkGRn9b7&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F12C6fGn5mQu%2F#

Upcoming

Trash Pandas Spring Business Mixer

The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host their Spring Business Mixer, in collaboration with the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, March 20. Registration for the special event, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m., will last until Monday, March 17. For more information, and to register for the event, please visit trashpandasbaseball.com.

Pub Crawl

The second annual Athens Pub Crawl has been moved to Saturday, March 22, due to the threat of weather on Saturday, March 15. In observance of St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, Match 17. The event will start at 5:45 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. Event organizers strongly encourage all attendees to drink responsibly. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/489100324036301.

Nebo Community Church Program

Singer Aaron Green will be the keynote speaker for Nebo Community Church’s program on Sunday, March 23, at 17772 Nuclear Plant Rd., Athens, Alabama. The program, which is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., will be free for the public to attend.

Community Easter Eggstravaganza

Friendship Church will host their Community Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5, at Swan Creek Park — next to Athens Middle School. The free event, which will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m., is open to all members of the public. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. There will be eggs, inflatables and food trucks (which you will have to pay for). For more information, please visit friendshipchurchal.org.

Central Church of Christ Women’s Ministry Conference

The Central Church of Christ Women’s Ministry announced that registration is now open for the upcoming Glory to God Women’s Ministry Conference. Scheduled for Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will take place at Central Church of Christ, located at 320 US Highway 31 N, Athens, AL 35611, and feature esteemed keynote speaker Hannah Bradford. This year’s conference theme is “Peace That Passes Understanding,” focusing on finding serenity and trust in God amidst life’s challenges. This empowering conference is designed to bring women together in faith, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Pre-registration is required, and the cost to attend is $30 (plus processing fee), which includes lunch and a conference t-shirt. Those interested in attending can secure their spot by registering online at: https://35864.people.myamplify.io/external/form/05fb032e-1431-4346-9641-a4da0e296911

Annual Membership Gala

The Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2025 Annual Membership Meeting Galla on Thursday, April 24, at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, located at 114 W. Pryor St. The Disco Night event will begin with a reception from 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. and then a dinner immediately after. All member tickets are $85 and all non-member tickets will be $150. For more information, and to register for the event, please visit https://business.alcchamber.org/events/details/2025-annual-membership-gala-disco-night-2935.

Ongoing Weekly

Women Empowering Women

Every fourth Sunday of the month, the Women Empowering Women of Alabama will meet at 21625 Holt Rd. Athens AL. 35613, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. from February to October. For more information, you can contact Rev. Janice Elisa Lanier Williams at 256-233-5995 or you can visit their website at https://wewoa.org/.

Hearts for Homeless

Please join The News Courier, and several others, as we try and help out our homeless population in Athens and Limestone County. Please give whatever essentials you can. All donations can be left at The News Courier’s office at 410 W. Green St. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Other donation sites include; Don Carter Heating and Cooling on 72 East, Toodlebugs on E. Hobbs St. and One Main Financial on 72 East.

Crochet Club at the Library

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host the Crochet Club every Saturday in December at 9:30 a.m. The event is for crocheters at any skill level.

Income Tax Help

RSVP is taking appointments for preparation of Income Tax season at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library until April 15. Please call 256-232-7207 to schedule your appointments as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in February from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. and then March through April 15 – Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Support Group

Support groups for domestic abuse victims and survivors will be held at the Family Resource Center on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays at noon. Facilitated by Crisis Services of North Alabama. For more information, please call (256)-230-1240.

Houston Memorial Library

The best kept secret in Athens — The Houston Memorial Library and Museum is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Home to a large collection of mystery, fiction, children’s, young adult and western books to be checked out with a $5 per year membership. The historic residence, which was built in 1834, also has a book sale room that is open each day. The museum has period furniture, civil war memorabilia and Native American artifacts.

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.

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.

Flower and Flag Regulations for Athens Cemeteries

(City; Hine-Hobbs St., Old City, Roselawn and Thatch-Mann Cemetery) No flowers or decorations allowed on the ground for maintenance, unless following a funeral. Placement of flowers is acceptable year-round on monuments. Flowers will be removed after funerals as follows: Fresh flower removal will take place seven (7) days following a funeral. Silk flower removal will take place twenty-one (21) days following a funeral or to be placed on grave as specified above. Approval by Superintendent of Cemeteries is required before planting flowers, shrubs, trees, or sod grass. City Cemetery personnel shall remove any trees or shrubs that become detrimental to the adjacent lots or prevent opening of a grave. The City of Athens Cemetery Department will remove flags and properly dispose of them, when they are so worn that they are no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country. The City of Athens will not replace any worn flags that it removes. The City of Athens does not assume any liability for any monument, flowers, shrubbery, ornaments, flags, etc. in any City owned cemetery.