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Today

Special Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold their quarterly Special Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. For further information, please call (256) 232-1233.

Athens/Limestone Co. Veterans Day Parade

The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will host the Athens/Limestone Co. Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 5 at 11:00 a.m. Line up begins at Athens High School beginning at 9:30 a.m. Contact Yvonne Dempsey at (256)-431-3213 or Sandy Thompson at (256)-771-7578. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Limestone Democratic Conference Election Event

The Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference will sponsor an election event to Meet And Greet Candidates on Saturday, November 5, 2022, From 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park located at 815 Westview Avenue Athens, Al 35611. We will distribute sample ballots, have Soul Food vendors available, have a membership drive, and Raffle Off A 55 Inch Vizio Television. Raffle tickets will be sold from 11 a.m. – noon. The TV Raffle winning ticket will be drawn at 12:15. Join us for fun And unity. A variety of music genres will be played by our disc jockey, Quincy Malone a.k.a. DJ-Q. Sign up for transportation to the polls for seniors and persons with disabilities will be offered.

Coffee call

Coffee Call, hosted by the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and sponsored by Limestone County Farmers Federation, will take between 8:00am and 9:00am, Saturday, November 5, at our location at 114 W. Pryor Street.

Upcoming

Gettin’ Dirty at the Library

The Limestone County Master Gardeners are offering a free presentation on “Strawbale Gardening,” Nov. 8 from 11 a.m.-noon at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Soozi Pline will be speaking.

Athens Garden Club flower arrangements seminar

The Athens Garden Club is excited to invite you to watch and learn flower arrangement by Matt from Athens Florist on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 at the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. Come as our guest for fun and fellowship.

Stuff-A-Truck

Stuff-A-Truck, benefitting LCCI, will be Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the First National Bank on the SW corner of Highway 72 East and Lindsey Lane. Please post the flyer at your church and on your social media or websites so that it receives the highest levels of recognition. Stuff-A-Truck is a great way to have the people of Limestone County and City of Athens to participate in helping to feed those who are in need right here at home.

King’s Table Thanksgiving Drive Through

Annual King’s Table Community Thanksgiving Meal — Drive Through will be held Sat 11/12 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at New Life Church 2314 South Hine Stree, Athens. The delicious, full-course Thanksgiving meal will be all carry out, FREE and provided on a first come, first served basis until supples are exhausted. For additional information, call (256) 233-7228.

Job fair

There will be a job fair at ALC-Family Resource Center on Nov. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 406 S Jefferson St.

Friends of the Archives quarterly meeting

Friends of the Archives will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5 PM at the Limestone County Archives office at 102 W. Washington Street. Those interested in preserving the history of Limestone and learning about your family history are invited to attend. If you have questions, call (256)-233-6404.

Turkey Giveaway Registration

Women Empowering Women in Alabama will giveaway 100 turkeys on Nov. 19. People can register for the turkey giveaway every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. until Nov. 11 at 17200 Lucas Ferry Road (Fresh Wind Church).

Ongoing

North Pole Stroll Sponsors

Athens-Limestone County Tourism is accepting sponsors for the 6-foot Christmas trees to be featured in the Annual North Pole Stroll in Athens Big Springs Memorial Park. This year we are able to offer Electric LED lighting for our sponsors. We will no longer accept solar lights, only electric LED lights. Sponsorships are still only $100 and available until Nov. 15. To reserve your Christmas tree call Athens-Limestone Tourism at (256)-232-5411 or email VisitAthensAL@gmail.com for forms and information.

Free bread giveaway

The Frazier CME Church Ministry will be giving away free bread every Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

BrainBlast Trivia

Casa Blanca hosts BrainBlast Trivia each Tuesday night at 6. p.m. Casa Blanca is located at 1802 U.S. Hwy 72 in Athens. Athens Alehouse & Cellar will host Blazin Beatz Bingo by Pop Culture Trivia Challenge each Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Athens Alehouse & Cellar is located at 111 W. Washington Street in Athens.

Digital Literacy Classes

Athens-Limestone County Public Library will host a series of Digital Literacy Classes in conjunction with Calhoun Community College & Drake State Community & Technical College. Classes will boost your digital confidence & provide you with skills and training needed in today’s job market. Classes are Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. Call (256) 306-2830 to learn more.

Houston Memorial Library Daily Book Sale

Houston Memorial Library and Museum, 101 North Houston Street in Athens, hosts a book sale daily. The book sale, museum and library are open Monday through Friday and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bingo

Bingo is running for the public at Decatur Elks Lodge each Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. No outside food or drink will be allowed. Elks Lodge is located at 2625 Centron Drive SW in Decatur. More information: https://www.loc8nearme.com/alabama/decatur/elks-lodge/6449656/.

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 3–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. More information: Janice Williams, (256) 233-5995.

Food giveaway

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church’s food pantry will be open 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at 1911 Hine St., Athens. Patrons must provide proof of at least one of the following: eligibility to receive supplemental food assistance (SNAP/food stamps); eligibility for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families; eligibility to receive Supplemental Security Income; income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level; or special circumstances. Eligibility forms provided at distribution site. Must have valid ID card or driver’s license. Only one distribution per household while supplies last. Monetary and food donations accepted. More information: (256) 424-5403.

Used book sale

Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library host a used book sale from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. each Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. 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 2–3 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.

Cemetery cleanup

City cemeteries

The City of Athens reminds residents and families of the following regarding its cemeteries: No flowers or decorations allowed on the ground between April 1 and Oct. 31, unless following a funeral; flower placement acceptable year-round on monuments, at their base or at foot markers; fresh flowers will be removed one week after a funeral; silk flowers will be removed 21 days after a funeral; approval by cemetery superintendent required before planting flowers, shrubs, trees or sod; city personnel will remove all trees or shrubs deemed detrimental to adjacent lots or grave openings; and worn, tattered or damaged U.S. flags will be removed and disposed of properly.

Bethel Cemetery

Bethel Cemetery Annual monetary contributions for cemetery upkeep are due. If you have family members buried in Bethel Cemetery, send donations to Tommy Sprague at 25917 Pepper Road in Athens. Total funding for the cemetery comes from contributions. Cleanup of family burial sites is also encouraged as mowing season will begin soon. For more information, reach out to Sprague at (256) 874-8491.

Blood donations

LifeSouth

You can schedule a time with the Athens Donor Center online anytime.

For more information, or to find and participate in blood drives, visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/zip.

Red Cross

American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make an appointment for blood or platelet donation.