WEDNESDAY

Dutch Lunch

The Class of 1956 and Friends will meet Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at Applebee’s for a Dutch Lunch.

THURSDAY

American Legion Post 49

The American Legion Post 49 will host their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the DAV Building at25396 Airpot Road in Athens. Meeting about revocable trust. Call Rod Huffman for additional information at (256)-233-3023.

SATURDAY

TLC Pediatrics event

Locally-owned TLC Pediatrics is holding their second annual Family Fun Day on July 9. There will be games and treats for the community. There will also be a yard sale fundraiser for a family with a premature baby of 25 weeks in the hospital.

Submarine Veterans Meeting

The North Alabama Submarine Veterans meeting is taking place on July 9 at 10 a.m. from the Veterans Museum in Athens. The event is open to all veterans. For more information reach out to (256)-882-9656 or (256)-651-9365.

UPCOMING

Barker Cemetery Decoration

Barker Cemetery Decoration Day will be July 16 from 10 to noon. If you have loved ones buried there and will not be able to attend please send donations for upkeep to Helen Duncan, 303 North Madison Street, Athens AL 35611. Hope everyone can join us there.

ONGOING

Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad Annual Yard Sale Donations

The Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad is hosting their annual yard sale and are currently collecting donations. The items need to be clean, good, usable items. Please call Michael Hardy at (256) 431-7734 before dropping off items, and pickups will only be on Saturdays.

Kids Summer Program

The FreshWind Christian Fellowship and Women Empowering Women are hosting a free kids summer program from June 6 through July 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is available for ages 6 through 16 and will take place at 17200 Lucas Ferry Road in Athens.

Merchants Alley Happy Hour

The Athens Main Street Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series will take place every Friday night until July 29, 2022, in the newly renovated alleyway on Jefferson Street from 5-6:30 p.m.

Genealogy classes

Are you interested in learning your family history? Join us at The Athens-Limestone Public Library for a series of free genealogy classes that will help you discover your family lineage on the second and fourth Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on May 12 through July 28. Call to register: (256) 232-1233; 603 S. Jefferson Street Athens, AL 35611.

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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Tuesdays they are open from 10 a.m. — 7 p.m.

Bingo

Bingo is back up and 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

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

Red Cross

Red Cross is conducting a drive at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center on August 10 from 12-4 p.m.

LifeSouth

You can also schedule a time with the Athens Donor Center (in the original Publix parking lot) online anytime.

For more information, or to find and participate in blood drives, visit https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/zip or https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.