Limestone Ledger

TODAY

Lily sale/flea market

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association will host a lily sale and flea market 8 a.m.–2 p.m. today at the greenhouse behind Athens Middle School. Funds raised will benefit the LCMGA greenhouse. More information: 703-965-9161; https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org; or “Limestone County Al. Master Gardeners” on Facebook.

Dalton Scott Trail Ride

Fourth annual Dalton Scott Memorial Trail Ride and table auction will be 9 a.m. today at the Barry and Natasha Faulk farm at 29453 McCown Road, Toney. Event celebrates life of Scott, a founding member of the local Cowboys for Christ chapter and a longtime supporter of Rails-to-Trails. Donations accepted at the gate. Event proceeds will benefit For Life Ministries (local), Gaits to Heaven Ministries (national) and Haiti Missions (world). Lunch with dessert available for purchase to benefit True Grit Cowboy Church. Rain date Saturday, June 22. More information: Shawn Adams, 256-653-0159.

Solo singing

Limestone NAACP will hold its 15th solo singing festival 6:30 p.m. today at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, 803 Westmoreland St., Athens. More information: Georgia Nichols, 256-232-0985.

MONDAY

Spaghetti day

The Vietnam Veterans of America will sell spaghetti meals from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. Monday, June 17, at 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. Cost is $8 per plate. Carryout and eat-in available. Delivery to local businesses also available. Call ahead for large groups. More information: 256-431-3213.

TUESDAY

Chicken stew

The American Legion will hold its monthly chicken stew 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Price is $7 for all-you-can-eat eat-ins or per quart for carryout. Eat-ins include stew, drinks and desserts. Desserts for carryouts are $1 each with a maximum of two per quart purchased and four total. Containers provided. Free delivery in Athens city limits for businesses or people who are homebound. More information (and to make reservations): 256-230-6233, 8 a.m.–noon Monday, June 17, or 8–11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18.

Fundraiser

The County for a Cure Relay for Life team will host Pizza for Cure from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Village Pizza of East Limestone. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Donnell House special program

Dr. Ken Rivenbark, co-owner of Rivenbark and Roper and creator and host of the cable TV show “Southern Heirlooms with Ken Rivenbark,” will present a program on preserving our household history at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Donnell House, 601 1/2 S. Clinton St., Athens. Rivenbark was recently named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council Advisory Board. A brief business meeting will highlight last year’s accomplishments. Refreshments to follow.

Genealogy classes

Genealogy classes will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every other Tuesday and from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at Athens-Limestone Public Library in Athens. Focus of the Tuesday, June 18, and Wednesday, June 19, classes will be online genealogy; looking at the most popular genealogy sites — FamilySearch and Ancestry.com.

THURSDAY

Food law certification class

Learn about Alabama’s cottage food law from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Athens-Limestone Public Library in Athens. Participants will learn about food safety, learn what foods can be sold and get certified to sell. Fee is $25, payable by money order or cashier’s check.

The Asthma Blues

Learn about asthma and how to treat it through a fun, musical format from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Athens-Limestone Public Library in Athens. The Asthma Blues is an innovative and evidence-based asthma education program that equips patients and families with tools to manage asthma and improve their asthma knowledge. Al Keith is a certified respiratory technician who has been playing music for 51 years. The free program uses music to deliver the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines for asthma management. CDs of Al’s music will be available for purchase.

FRIDAY

Support group

Positive Look support group for those who are blind or visually impaired and their family and friends will meet 10 a.m.-noon Friday, June 21, at Athens Recreation Center. Golden Age Band will perform. Rooster’s chicken will be provided. Attendees asked to bring something to share. More information: Loretta Bryan, 256-552-0747 or Preston Reynolds, 256-777-1140.

Southern gospel concert

One Voice, a local southern gospel quartet, will perform at Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association’s summer concert series, 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 21. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Building, 17915 W. Elm St., Athens. More information: Tourism office, 100 N. Beaty St., Athens, 256-232-5411.

UPCOMING

Child-rearing class

Limestone County Kids and Kin will host a child-rearing class, with part two of the topic “Alabama: Simply Awesome,” from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 26, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. No cost to attend. More information: Tammie Hill, 256-724-2554.

HIV testing

THRIVE Alabama will provide free, confidential HIV and hepatitis C testing from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Family Resource Center, 406 S. Jefferson St., Athens.

Debate party

The Limestone County Democrats will host a two-night watch party event for the 2020 Presidential Debates, with a pre-debate party starting 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, and Thursday, June 27, at 22143 U.S. 72, Athens. Debates begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are free but registration is required. The event will take the place of the usual June meeting. More information: 256-444-4744; https://limestonedemocrats.org/watchparty.

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Shoal Bluff Cemetery

Shoal Bluff Cemetery decoration day will be today at the cemetery in Minor Hill, Tennessee. If unable to attend, mail donations for upkeep to: Cemetery Fund, 20254 Alabama 99, Athens, AL 35614. More information: 256-497-5169.

Poplar Creek Cemetery

Decoration day will be today at the cemetery on Snake Road. If unable to attend, mail donations for upkeep to: Poplar Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 965, Athens, AL 35612. Funding for the cemetery comes from contributions. More information: 256-771-0518.

Pettusville Cemetery

The annual homecoming/decoration day for Pettusville Cemetery will be 11 a.m. Sunday, June 16. Guest speaker will be Robert Lancaster. Lunch will follow at noon. Donations for cemetery maintenance may be mailed to Marcus Hobbs, 26965 Pettusville Road, Elkmont, AL 35620. Make checks payable to Pettusville Cemetery Fund. More information: 256-682-9788.

ONGOING

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. each Tuesday at the library at 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 25 cents. More information: 256-232-1233.

Mystery book club

The Athens-Limestone Public Library’s mystery book club will meet 6–7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. June’s book is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. More information: 256-232-1233.

Kiddie Carnival to open

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will open 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at 309 E. Forrest St. in Athens, across from the old Athens Middle School campus. The carnival remains open from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Aug. 3. It features a small Ferris wheel, rockets, swings, carousel, train, rollercoaster, parachute rides, bigger swings and a scrambler as well as bingo and concessions. Ride tickets are 50 cents. More information: athenslionsclubpr@yahoo.com.

Kids Summer Feeding

Women Empowering Women and Freshwind Christian Fellowship will hold Kids Summer Feeding from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through July 19 at Fresh Wind Christian Fellowship, 17200 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. The program is free and available to kids ages 2-18. More information: the Rev. Janice Williams, 256-233-5995 or fwcfinfo@gmail.com.

Athens Saturday Market

Athens Main Street will host Athens Saturday Market 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Aug. 24. Local food, crafts and prepared food available each week. Athens Saturday Market is at 409 W. Green St., Athens, across from The News Courier office.

Farmers Market

The Limestone County Farmers Market is now open from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays all summer. Items available include vegetables, fruit, potted plants, clothing and miscellaneous yard sale items. The farmers market is across from The News Courier office on Green Street.

Houston summer hours

Houston Memorial Library summer hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month. The library is at 101 N. Houston St., Athens.

Master gardener help

Limestone County Master Gardeners will be at the Athens-Limestone Public Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday to answer questions about flowers, vegetables and everything green.

Karaoke night

American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 21 will hold karaoke night from 8 p.m.-midnight every Friday at the Post home at 22769 Black Road, Athens. Cover charge is $5. More information: Lyle Sadler, 256-444-2793.

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 for local homeless people. Donated items will be given to Limestone County Churches Involved, which will distribute them.

A Few Good Yards

Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is looking for a few good yards. Gardeners with an award-worthy yard that is not professionally maintained can be nominated at https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/ or by emailing information about the gardener and yard with a photo to tlt_brown@charter.net.

MEETINGS

• NAACP. Limestone NAACP will hold its June meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at 809 U.S. 72 West, Suite D, Hobbs Plaza, Athens. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489.

• Southern Dames. Southern Dames of America, of the Alabama State Society, will hold a luncheon meeting 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 17, at Athens State University ballroom. Bring a friend. More information: Frances Andrews, 256-431-1735, or Pam Porterfield, 205-789-2294.

• Democratic conference. The Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at New Berea Missionary Baptist Church on Alabama 99. The meeting will include an open membership drive. More information: James Lucas, 256-431-3744.

• SCV. The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Capt. Thomas H. Hobbs Camp 768, will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Part two of “Jefferson Davis: An American President” will be shown.

• NARFE. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1480, will meet 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Guest speaker will be Athens Police Lt. Steve Moore. Breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248.

• Cancer support group. A faith-based cancer support group will meet 10–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 6–7:30 p.m thesecond Tuesday of each month at Discovery Church, 1207 E. Forrest St., Suite G, Athens. Open to individuals affected by any type of cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters. More information: Diane Hammond, 256-431-1544; Jo Brown, 256-230-4802.

• Toastmasters. Athens Speaking Up Toastmasters Club will meet 5:45-7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays ofeach month at 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens. More information: 708-691-2447.

• 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.

• Quilt guild. North Alabama Modern Quilt Guild meets 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives, 101 W. Pryor St., Athens. All quilters interested in modern quilting are welcome.

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