Wednesday

Tomato workshop

The Alabama A&M & Auburn Universities Extension Office will be hosting a tomato workshop on July 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost to attend will be $5; register online at https://aub.ie/limestonetomato.

Thursday

Fiddlers concert series

The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series will continue on Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m. with a performance by Blue Highway. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults/$5 for children and can be purchased by visiting www.TVOTFC.org or calling the office of University Advancement at (256) 233-8215.

Friday

Singing in the Park

Athens-Limestone Tourism will be hosting their last Singing in the Park on July 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. Dean, a duo from Hodges, Ala., will be performing at the free event.

Sunday

Historical Society Meeting

Limestone County Historical Society will hold their quarterly meeting on Sunday, July 16, at the First Presbyterian Church Rodgers Center. Guest speaker is Pamela Porterfield, retired educator, will speak on “Ferry Boats of Limestone County.” Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m. The talk will be at 3 p.m. The public is invited.

Upcoming

Worship and praise service

Nebo Community Church is hosting a worship and praise service July 23. Worship starts at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Bro. Brandon Pylant, and the singing with The Pylant Family starts at 2 p.m. at 17772 Nuclear Plant Rd. Athens, AL.

Southern Gospel music group

The Kellys will be at First Baptist Church Anderson AL at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 23. Anderson Baptist Church is located at 245 Church St. No admission is required, and a love offering will be received. For more information, contact (256) 278-0588.

Ongoing

Kiddie Carnival

The Athens Lions Club 2023 Kiddie Carnival will be open June 22-July 29 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

KALB Membership Drive

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is kicking off their 2023-24 Membership Drive. Email KALBCares@gmail.com, or call (256) 233-8000 for forms or more information.

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

Crochet Club

Athens-Limestone County Public Library hosts a crochet club every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for every skill level. Bring your current projects to work on or help others learn.

Book club

We have a Book Club that meets the fourth 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.

Support group

Crisis Services of North Alabama in Athens will have support groups for domestic violence victims and survivors every Wednesday starting at 5:30 p.m. at 406 S. Jefferson Street. For more information, call (256) 262-7760 or (256) 230-1240.

Senior Game Nights

The Athens Activity Center is going to start hosting Friday Night Game Night on the third Friday of each month from July 21-Dec. 15. Games will be available from 3-7 p.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/elkslodge/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

Miller Cemetery

Decoration Day for the Miller Cemetery of Rogersville ,AL will be held Saturday July 22, 2023. A brief business meeting at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch. Please bring a covered dish to share. Goat stew will be served. If unable to attend please send donations for upkeep to: Miller Cemetery of Rogersville, c/o Melanie Miller Gooch, 17929 Hampton Cove Way, Athens, AL, 35611.

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.

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.