WEDNESDAY

Toy giveaway

Women Empowering Women is hosting a toy giveaway 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at FreshWind Church on Lucas Ferry Road. Those who wish to donate new or gently used toys can call to arrange pickup. More information: Roxanne Reynolds, 256-321-3899; Jenny Keyes, 256-374-7140

UPCOMING

Recycling holiday hours

The Athens-Limestone Recycling Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 27, in observance of the Christmas holiday. No collection bins will be available while the center is closed. Please do not leave any items at the center during this time, as this is considered illegal dumping. The center will reopen 6:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28. More information: 256-233-8746; AthensRecycling@pcl.net

Free Christmas tree removal

JunkTruk Junk Removal is offering free curbside Christmas tree pickup in January. To be eligible, the residence must be in Limestone County, the tree must be real and no more than 10 feet in height, and the tree must be left curbside or at the end of the driveway for removal. More information: bit.ly/JunkTrukChristmasTreePickup

Caregiver support group

Clements Baptist Church invites caregivers who are helping someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s or any other handicap to sign up for their caregiver support group. Text the word “Care” to 256-729-1328 to sign up. The classes will begin Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Clements Baptist Church.

Cleanup at Swan Creek

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful will host a cleanup event 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area. KALB will provide trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers. More information: 256-233-8000

ONGOING

Winter clothing drive

The Way Church is hosting a winter clothing drive through Dec. 20. Clothes can be dropped off at Sides Auto Body Repair East, 26941 U.S. 72E, Athens. For pickup, call Marcela at 954-789-7471 or Bethany at 256-431-4607. Items needed are coats, hats, scarves, boots, gloves, underwear and socks. Donations of any kind, including canned goods will also be accepted.

Holiday closings

The Greater Ardmore Chamber of Commerce will be closed Dec. 23–25 for the Christmas holiday and Dec. 30–Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Athens sanitation holiday schedule

The City of Athens has organized its sanitation schedule for the holidays occurring now through January. There will be no pickup Christmas Day, Dec. 25, with Friday’s garbage being collected Saturday, Dec. 26. Sanitation will run as scheduled New Year’s Day. Please have bins to the curb by 6 a.m.

North Pole Stroll

The sixth annual North Pole Stroll is underway through Dec. 31 at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens. Contact the Athens-Limestone Tourism Office at 256-232-5411 or go to visitathensal.com for more information.

Ardmore Tinsel Trail

The Ardmore Tinsel Trial, presented Greater Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, is underway now through Jan. 1. The Tinsel Trail is located at the Bryan House at the corner of Ardmore Avenue and First Street.

After-school feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with FreshWind Christian Fellowship, is offering free meals for students after school. Meals are available 2–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library host a used book sale from 10:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. each Tuesday and first Saturday of each month at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St., Athens. More information: 256-232-1233

Virtual exercise class

Limestone County Council on Aging presents virtual exercise class 1–2 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

Recruiting school tutors

RSVP is recruiting elementary tutors for Athens City Schools and math tutors for all grades. Anyone interested in tutoring at least one hour per week is encouraged to call the RSVP office. More information: 256-232-7207

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

Coffee call/Vets museum

The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 3, in observance of the Christmas/New Year holidays. The coffee call scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 2, has also been canceled.

Festival of Trees

Due to COVID-19, the Donnell House will not be hosting the Festival of Trees this year. However, the Donnell House is still available to rent for private events. More information: 239-249-2211

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