Limestone Ledger

TODAY

Caregivers Night Out

RSVP and Clements Baptist Church will host a caregivers night out from 6-9 p.m. today at Clements Baptist Church, 8690 U.S. 72, Athens. More information: 256-232-7207.

SATURDAY

Black History Month

Grace Missionary Baptist Church will present “Birth of the Nation,” a Black History Month celebration. It will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the church, 549 W. Elm St., Athens. A fellowship celebration and refreshments will follow. The public is welcome. More information: 256-874-4129.

MONDAY

Alabama Veterans Museum

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day.

TUESDAY

Chicken stew

The American Legion is having its monthly chicken stew luncheon from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. Price is $7 for eat-ins (all you can eat), or $7 per quart for carry outs. Eat-ins include stew, drinks and desserts. Desserts for carry outs (two per quart purchased with four dessert maximum) are an additional $1 each. Containers are provided for carry outs. Free delivery in Athens city limits is available for businesses or people who are home bound. Call 256-230-6233 on Monday, Feb. 18 from 8 a.m.-noon or Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 8-11 a.m. To reserve carry-out orders. More information: Joe Johnson, 256-374-2377.

Used book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233.

Limestone Republican Party

The Limestone County Republican Party will host conservative speaker and “Free Market Warrior” founder Loren Spivack at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The event is free and will take place at the Valley Event Center, U.S. 72, Athens. For more information, contact www.lcrecsecretary@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY

African-American Read-in

The American Association of University Women and Athens State University will host the 30th National African-American Read-in at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Athens State University library. The public is invited to read a three-to-four-minute work penned by an African-American female author. Refreshments will be served. Email your name, title of piece and author’s name to Vickie Horne at vhorne@my.athens.edu by Saturday, Feb. 16.

UPCOMING

Respite for caregivers

Lindsay Lane Baptist Church will host a respite for caregivers from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at the church, 1300 Lindsay Lane North, Athens. RSVP by noon Thursday, Feb. 21. More information: 256-232-7207.

Athens State Black History Month

Athens State University will host two events Tuesday, Feb. 26, in honor of Black History Month. An art exhibit will open in the university’s library from 4:30-5:45 p.m. The exhibit will detail the African-American experience in north Alabama from Civil War through present day. The second event is a screening of the film “Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequality” from 6-8 p.m. at McCandless Hall. A forum discussion will follow. Both events are free. More information: 256-233-8189.

Balancing classes

The Limestone County Council on Aging will host “A Matter of Balance,” weekly balancing classes for older adults at greater risk of falling. The classes will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, and take place weekly through May 6 at the Athens Senior Center. The classes aim to increase physical activity and reduce the fear of falling. More information: Madison Curnutt at 256-233-6412.

ONGOING

Athens leaf collection

The final round of Athens leaf collection runs through March 1, weather permitting. If your garbage pickup is Tuesday, your leaf collection is Feb. 4-8; if garbage pickup is Wednesday, leaf collection is Feb. 11-15; if garbage pickup is Thursday, leaf collection is Feb. 18-22; if garbage pickup is Friday, leaf collection is Feb. 25-March 1. Leaves mixed with limbs won’t be collected. Do not block traffic lanes with leaves.

Athens State alumni awards

Athens State University Alumni Association is accepting nominations for alumni awards, including Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Alumni Achievement, Alumni Loyalty, and more. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 15. For more information, call 256-233-8185 or visit www.athens.edu/alumni/awards.

Combined campaign deadline

March 8 is the deadline for local voluntary charitable health and human care agencies or federations to apply for participation in the fall 2019 state combined campaign. The campaign is designed to allow state employees to give to recognized local and/or statewide charities. Charitable agencies with questions or desiring to participate should contact Kathleen Ross at 256-353-2609 or kross@uwmcal.org for application instructions or visit www.statecombinedcampaign.org.

Tax prep

RSVP offers free income tax assistance for low-income, disabled or elderly taxpayers Feb. 2-April 15. Those who need assistance can visit the First United Methodist Church Youth Center from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays in February and Mondays and Thursdays in March and April. The center is at 203 N. Jefferson St., Athens. Tax service will also by provided at the Ardmore Public Library by appointment only on Wednesdays from Feb. 6-April 10. More information: RSVP, 256-232-7207.

Paid subs needed

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is recruiting substitutes in Limestone and Madison counties. Requirements: Must be age 19 or older, hold high school diploma or GED, have medical form and tuberculosis test completed within past six months. Benefits: Flexible work hours, biweekly pay schedule and on-the-job training. More information: 256-444-1240, www.capna.org or @CAPofNAL.

Nonperishable food drive

Lil Red Wagon Collections at 208 N. Houston St., Athens, is open 9 a.m.–7 p.m. the first week of each month to collect nonperishable food donations for local homeless people. Donated items will be given to Limestone County Churches Involved, which will distribute them.

Spaghetti dinner

The Vietnam Veterans of America will host a spaghetti dinner the third Monday of every month through October. Dinner consists of spaghetti, cole slaw or salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. People can either eat in or carry out. The cost of a plate is $8. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the VVA building, located at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Dinners will also be available for group carry-out or in-town business delivery. For more information, call 256-431-3213.

RSVP seeking tutors

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting tutors to help students in kindergarten through third grade with reading. Call 256-232-7207.

Flex class

A SilverSneakers Flex Class to improve cardiovascular health and strength will be 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Round Island Baptist Church gymnasium, 14790 Brownsferry Road. Everyone welcome. More Information: Janet, 256-614-3530.

Donnell House

The Donnell House will host special tours in honor of its placement in the Alabama PastPort, part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration. Tours are by reservation by calling 239-249-2211. Donations are appreciated.

MEETINGS

• NAACP. Limestone County NAACP will host its February general meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Hobbs Plaza, 809 U.S. 72 West, Suite D, Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

• Limestone Democrats. The Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Frazier CME Church. More information: James Lucas, 256-431-3744.

• Friends of Archives. The Friends of the Limestone County Archives will hold its quarterly meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Limestone County Archives. The public is welcome to attend. More information: 256-233-6404 or foa_44@yahoo.com.

• SCV. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. The group will meet Belinda Kennedy, owner of Alabama Flag and Banner in Huntsville, who will discuss the making of Confederate battle flags.

• AMVETS. Post AL 21 will have its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, at 22769 Black Road, Athens. The kitchen opens at 6 p.m. with the meeting to begin at 7. More information: 256-444-2793.

NARFE. Chapter 1480 will have its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks will speak and breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248.

• Grief support group. A grief support group will meet the first Thursday of each month at Traditions Senior Living Center, 22171 Traditions Way, Athens. Group is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Amedisys Hospice. More information: Amy, 256-760-7877.

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