TODAY

Food pantry

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will hold a food pantry 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, at 1911 Hine St., Athens. To participate one must: be eligible to receive food stamps/Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SSI); be eligible for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TNAF/AFDC); be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI); be able to meet income minimums (available at distribution site); be facing special circumstances (fire, flood, illness, injury, etc.); and be able to complete eligibility form at distribution site. Bring valid driver’s license or ID card. Only one food distribution per household. More information: 256-444-2628

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Bethel Cemetery

Annual monetary contributions for cemetery upkeep are due. If you have family members buried in Bethel Cemetery, send donations to Tommy Sprague, 25917 Pepper Road, Athens. Total funding of the cemetery comes from contributions. Cleanup of family burial sites is also encouraged as mowing season is set to begin soon. More information: Tommy Sprague, 256-874-8461

Limestone Church

The board of Limestone Church is accepting donations for cemetery cleanup and church upkeep. The church, established in 1893 is asking people to help maintain a historical part of the community. Donations can be mailed to Penny Krell, 1715 Haynes Ave. NE, Huntsville, AL 35811. More information: Janet Poole, 256-497-8526

ONGOING

Limestone NAACP scholarship

The deadline to apply for 2020 Limestone NAACP scholarships is Thursday, April 30. Scholarships are open to all Limestone County and Athens City School seniors. Contact any Limestone NAACP member or school counselor to apply. More information: Wilbert Woodruff, 256-227-8489

Limestone County Head Start

Limestone County Head Start is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. The free early childhood education program for both 3- and 4-year-olds meets at Blue Springs, Cedar Hill, Creekside, Piney Chapel, Sugar Creek and Tanner elementary schools. Due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, parents should visit capna.org/covid-applications to fill out an application. A family engagement specialist will contact families after the online form is completed. Children with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, currently in foster care or a safety plan or experiencing financial hardship are given priority seating in the program.

Garden voucher program

The Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc. is accepting applications for its garden voucher program by appointment only. Residents interested in benefiting from the program should call 256-432-7333 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Monthly income eligibility requirements are as follows: $1,329 for a one-member household; $1,796 for two members; $2,263 for three; $2,729 for four; and $3,196 for five.

Yard of the Month

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is looking for a few good yards for the month of May. If you know a gardener whose yard is exceptional (no professionally maintained yards) and would like to have them recognized, the association would like to know. Visit https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org or send tlt_brown@charter.netthe information and a photo.

Corruption hotline

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking residents with knowledge of public corruption in Limestone County to email details to reportcorruption@ago.state.al.us or call the tip line at 844-404-TIPS

CANCELED OR POSTPONED

April driving tours

The April driving tours organized by the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association have been canceled.

Cars on the Square

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and government guidelines against large public gatherings, the 13th annual Athens Cars on the Square car, truck and bike show set for April 25 has been canceled. Organizers have requested to host the event again in the fall, but no date has been announced.

Addie Baker fundraiser

Addie Baker Memorial Swamp John’s fundraiser has been postponed from April 25 to 4–7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. If you have already purchased a ticket, it will be good to use on the new date. More information: Tammy Moss, 256-374-3268

Coffee Call

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call scheduled for Saturday, May 2, has been canceled.

Master Gardeners plant sale

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association plant sale has been postponed. In the meantime, a huge selection of shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants, annuals, house plants and more are available by appointment. More information: Janet Hunt, 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com

Shoulders-Weaver reunion

The Shoulders and Weaver family reunion, set for Saturday, May 23, at Swan Creek Park, Athens, has been canceled for this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

Countywide Bingo

The third annual Countywide Bingo tournament hosted by Limestone County Council on Aging scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been canceled. More information: Madison Herron, 256-233-6412

Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo

The 38th Annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo has been postponed to June 12–13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rodeo will be held at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena.

Libraries closed

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Ardmore Public Library and Houston Memorial Public Library have closed until further notice. No late fees will be charged during this time, but readers can return books they’ve checked out to the libraries’ drop boxes.

Limestone Ledger is a community calendar in which nonprofit organizations can notify the public of events. Publication of donation requests should not be considered an endorsement by this newspaper. The News Courier encourages residents to research organizations before donating. All items will run as space allows until the day of the event and should be submitted at least one week prior to the event for best results. Ongoing items run for up to one month but can be resubmitted regularly. Email submissions to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com, fax to 256-233-7753 or bring to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens.