Thursday

Insurance 101

Athens Limestone County Library will be hosting Life & Family Insurance 101 with Christina Rupracht on May 11 at 6 p.m.

Friday

County wide bingo

The Limestone County Council on Aging is hosting a free county wide bingo event for residents ages 60 and older at Central Church of Christ on May 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call Madison Herron at (256) 233-6412.

Singing in the park

The Tourism Office will have their First Summer Concert Series: Singing in the Park with TomCat & Bark the Dawg on Friday, May 12th, at Big Springs Memorial Park. Food trucks start at 6 p.m. and the concert at 7.

Saturday

Swan creek 100 miles challenge

Walk or jog Swan Creek Greenway as a part of the 100 miles challenge on May 13 from 9-10:30 a.m. The first 50 to check in behind the Athens Middle entrance get a free t-shirt.

Tractor and truck pull

There will be an Antique Tractor & Truck Pull for the Boys & Girls club on Saturday, May 13 at John Barnes Perk on Ardmore Ridge Road. Gates open at 9 a.m., and the session one pull starts at 11 a.m., session two at 7 p.m.

NALC “Stamp out hunger” food drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. To participate in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 13th. Your letter carrier will take care of the rest.

Pow Wow

The Ardmore native American Pow Wow will be May 13-14.

Athens Spring Fling

There will be a spring fling event at Big Springs Memorial Park on May 13 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. There will be speakers, a free lunch, a door prize giveaway, and resources for recovery from Substance Use Disorder.

Upcoming

Friends of the Archives meeting

The Friends of the Archives will meet Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Archives building on Washington Street. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Author visit

Athens Limestone County Library will host Susan M. Boyer, author of “Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island” on May 18 at 2 p.m., with copies of the book available for purchase.

Nebo under the Old Oak Tree

Singing and preaching at Nebo Community Church outside under the Old Oak Tree (1772 Nuclear Plant Rd.) on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. Bro. Paul Johnson will be preaching, and the singers are Freddy Craig and Friends and James Pence and group from New Hope. The event will be held inside in case of rain.

Tanner High school class of 1973 reunion

There will be a reunion for Tanner’s class of 1973 on May 20 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with the program starting at 3 p.m. All activities will take place at Jimmy Gill park. For more information, call (256) 227-8489.

Author visit

Athens Limestone County Library will host Karen White, author of “The House on Prytania” on May 22 at 4:30 p.m., with copies of the book available for purchase.

Gospel Singing

Berea Baptist Church will host The Isbells on Friday night June 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Location is 16779 Lucas Ferry Rd, Athens, AL 35611. Contact Gary Wilson (256) 497-9763.

Ongoing

TOPS meeting

Athens AL TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Evening Chapter #0616 meets weekly on Tuesdays, at the Athens Activity Center on Pyror Street. Weigh-In starts at 6:00pm and the meeting at 6:30pm. For more info, email: AthensAL616TOPS@gmail.com

Book club

We have a Book Club that meets the 4th Thursday of every month at Antiques on Jefferson.

Book club

Join the Athens-Limestone Public Library for a new book club on the third Tuesday of the month. The club meets at 6 p.m. at Athens Alehouse & Cellar.

Free bread giveaway

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

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.

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.

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.

Community outreach day

Freshwind Christian Fellowship is partnering with Women Empowering Women of Alabama to create a day of fun for the whole family every fourth Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 17200 Lucas Ferry Rd. in Athens. They will be serving food and giving away free clothing. For more information contact Janice Williams at (256) 233-5995.

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

Oneal Cemetery

Oneal cemetery will host a decoration day on Saturday, May 13, from 7:30 a.m.-noon.

Johnson Cemetery

There will be a decoration day at Johnson Cemetery on Saturday, May 13. The cemetery is located off Highway 251; turn on Johnson Lane from Hwy. 251 and then on Johnson Cemetery Road. All donations will be appreciated. For more information, contact George Honson at (256) 423-6384.

Wallace Cemetery

Wallace Cemetery in Rogersville will host a decoration day on Saturday, May 20, starting at 9 a.m.

Gatlin Cemetery

Gatlin Cemetery on Stateline Road in Ardmore will be having Decoration on May 20 and 21. Those who are unable to attend and would like to make a donation can do so at Cadence Bank (26327 Main St., Ardmore,TN. 38449). Donations can be mailed to Gatlin Cemetery, c/o Stanley L. Mitchell, Treasurer (28766 Highway 251, Ardmore, AL, 35739).

New Garden Cemetery

The Annual cleanup and decoration days will be June 3 and 4. Donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery; donations will be taken both days. If you cannot attend you can mail donations to: Harold Atkinson 20321 Sandlin Rd. Elkmont, AL, 35620 or Daniel Adams 18505 Coffman Rd. Elkmont, AL, 35620.

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. The City of Athens does not assume any liability for any monument, flowers, shrubbery, ornaments, flags, etc. in any city owned cemetery.

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.

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