THURSDAY

Country Lifestyle event

There will be a free Country Lifestyle event at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Ardmore Public Library, 25836 Main St., Ardmore, Tennessee, titled “EMA-Tornado and Natural Disasters” with Limestone County Emergency Management Association Officer Daphne Ellison. The public is invited.

FRIDAY

Pre-K registration deadline

Friday is the deadline to complete registration for the Limestone County Board of Education’s Office of School Readiness pre-K classes. Parents can register pre-K children online at www.lcsk12.org. Pre-K is available at the following schools: Blue Springs, Cedar Hill, Elkmont, Johnson, Piney Chapel and Tanner.

SATURDAY

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is 8-9 a.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. Sponsored by Eugene and Jason Sanders.

Clothes giveaway

Women Empowering Women will hold a clothes giveaway from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park on the corner of Hine Street and Westview Avenue. More information: Janice Williams 256-233-5995.

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturday at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233.

TUESDAY

Gardening questions answered

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is available every Tuesday and the first Saturday of every month at Athens Limestone Public Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to answer gardening questions.

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233.

Nelson Mandela forum, part 2

Athens State University’s Coleman Center for Religious Studies and Ethics will host a second forum from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday based on Nelson Mandela’s memoir, “Long Walk to Freedom.” The forum focuses on the practical wisdom and life lessons taken from the life journey of Mandela, and how to recover from setbacks with renewed hope, communicate and reconcile with enemies and master circumstances. The event will be held in the upstairs Technology Room of the Athens State University library. The public is invited.

WEDNESDAY

Boy Scouts community breakfast

The Boy Scouts of America Greater Alabama Council’s Athens-Limestone County Breakfast is set for 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Limestone County Event Center, 114 W. Pryor St. in Athens. Guest speaker is Eric Blackwell, senior director of Plant Operations at Polaris. To reserve a seat, RSVP by March 30 to Christina Crawford, 256-476-0026 or christina.crawford@scouting.org. All donations at the event support the Boy Scouts program.

UPCOMING

Crape Myrtle Pageant

The 16th annual Crape Myrtle Pageant will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Cedar Hill Elementary School in Ardmore. Entry deadline is Friday, March 31. More information: 256-497-5425 or 256-431-1073.

ONGOING

Walking tours

ATHENS — Free Athens Historic Walking Tours begin Saturday at the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center, 100 N. Beaty St. Be there at 9:45AM for check-in and tour selection. Expect a 1 or 2-hour long tour, which begins at 10 a.m.. Comfortable shoes and light jacket are suggested. These tours will also be held April 8, 15, 22 and 29. More information: 256-232-5411, www.VisitAthensAL.com or Athens Limestone on Facebook.

MOORESVILLE — Free Mooresville Historic Walking Tours begin Saturday at the Mooresville Post Office. Be there at 10 a.m. for a 1-hour tour encompassing the history and architecture of Mooresville. These tours will also be held April 8, 15, 22 and 29. More information: www.mooresvilleal.com.

Ballroom dance classes

A 10-week series of dance classes featuring swing, waltz, foxtrot, and rumba are being held from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Pincham-Lincoln Center through May 23. Taught by a certified ballroom dance instructor the classes are $50 per person which covers all 10 classes. No partner required. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Contact Deb Kohlhase at dkohlhase@habitatalc.org or 256-230-6001 for more information or to register.

Vidalia onions sale

Athens Ladies Civitan is now taking orders for the annual Vidalia onion sale. The price is $10 per 10-pound bag. The deadline for orders and payment is April 15. Onions expected to arrive in early May. Proceeds benefit programs for special needs children and adults in Limestone County. Orders can be taken by any Ladies Civitan member or at 256-233-0258 where a message can be left for a return call, or at 256-658-1985.

County Relay for Life registration

Registration is underway for the Limestone County for a Cure Relay for Life team’s second annual Cornhole for a Cure Tournament on April 22 to benefit American Cancer Society. Fee is $40 per team through April 20, and $50 thereafter and the day of the event at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99. Forms available at the County Commission office and County for a Cure Facebook page.

Elkmont beauty walk

Registration is underway for the 12th annual Elkmont Beauty Walk at Elkmont High School to be held April 21-22 as a fundraiser for the school band. Registration deadline is April 7. Entry fee is $35 and $5 to enter photogenic. There is a $5 admission charge at the door at 7 nightly and at 2 p.m. on April 22. Competition includes kindergarten through fifth grade, babies through preschool, sixth through 12th grades and a 12th-grade guys division. Entry forms and money can be turned in at the Elkmont band room, Keila’s Hair Salon in Ardmore, any band booster officer or mailed to Keila Berzett, 29200 Ragsdale Creek Road, Elkmont AL 35620.

KALB seeks vendors, exhibitors

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is seeking exhibitors and vendors for its Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO set for 1- a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 in Athens. Invitation is open to students, adults, organizations, business owners, educators, etc. Provide information about: you, your school, club or business and what it is doing to support a healthy environment, your earth-friendly products for display, your educational hands-on activity or game, or share information on outdoor activities available to the community. Call 256-233-8000 or email KALBCares@gmail.com for information or to reserve space.

MEETINGS

• Prospect Cemetery. The Prospect Cemetery Association will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Prospect Rescue Squad Building. Committee reports will be heard on repair, upkeep and improvements. More information: 931-363-0202 or 256-232-4121. Donations made out to Prospect Cemetery Maintenance Fund can be sent to Chan Harris, 2164 Braly Lane, Pulaski, TN 38478.

• AHS Class of ’56. The Athens High School Class of 1956 and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at The Back Porch family restaurant in Rogersville. More information: 256-232-3895.

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