TOMORROW

Class of 1956 meeting

Class of 1956 and Friends will meet on August 3, at 11 a.m, at Logan’s for a Dutch treat lunch.

Back to School Bash

Central Church of Christ is hosting a back to school bash this Wednesday. Fellowship with a meal will begin at 6:30 p.m. worship begins at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY

American Legion Meeting

The American Legion Post 49 will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., from the DAV building. They will discuss the adoption of important changes to the bylaws. More information: Rod Huffman at (256)-233-3023.

FRIDAY

Singing on the Square

Come and enjoy the final Singing on the Square on August 5, 2022 and enjoy the Dustin Young Band. This Concert begins at 7 to 9 p.m. on the Courthouse Steps at the Downtown Square. This is a free event however, donations are encouraged! Marion Street will be closed between Washington and Market to allow for guests to bring their own folding chairs. For more information contact the Athens Limestone Tourism Office at (256)-232-5411.

SATURDAY

Back to School Drive By

On August 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Life Church and The Batts-Green Foundation will be hosting a Back to School Drive By. There will be bags of basic school supplies for children of all ages. For more information: (256)-233-7228. Church location: 2314 Hine Street S. in Athens.

Salem Cemetery Decoration Day

On August 6, Salem Cemetery is hosting their Decoration Day with a covered dish lunch at noon. If you are unable to attend, please send your donation to Joyce McGill at 28980 Hwy. 99, Lester AL 35647.

Coffee Call

Coffee Call, hosted by the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and sponsored by Aderholt Medical LLC, will take between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Saturday, August 6, at our location at 114 W. Pryor Street.

UPCOMING

Clothes Giveaway

Women Empowering Women of Alabama will be holding a clothes giveaway and food giveaway on August 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, from Lincoln Bridgeforth Park. It is open to the community.

Nebo Community Church

Nebo Community Church will be having revival services Sunday Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., as well as Monday Aug. 8 and Tuesday Aug 9, at 6:30 p.m. The evangelist will be Brandon Pylant with a special singing by the Pylant Family.

Job Fair

The Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center will be hosting a job fair on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Immediate openings and interviews are available. Please bring your identification. Location: 406 S Jefferson St. Athens AL 35611 (Next to Dub’s Burgers).

The Bedingfield Cemetery Decoration Day and Cleanup

The Bedingfield Cemetery in Rogersville, Ala. off CR-566 will have Decoration/ Cleanup Day, Friday, August 12 from 12-4 p.m.

Tractor Pull

On August 12 and 13, the annual Lexington Truck and Tractor Pull is back, taking place at 7 p.m. on the 12th and 6 p.m. on the 13th. The event is taking place at Lexington Motorsports Park.

Sandlin Cemetery

Decoration Day will be Saturday, August 13, and donations can be made to the Sandlin Committee members. Make all checks payable to Sandlin Cemetery. Contacts are Mark Blakely at 20931 Bracken Road, Athens AL 35614 and Harold Adams at 22664 Cairo Hollow Road, Athens AL 35614. Blakely can be reached at (256)-508-9968 and Adams can be reached at (256)-729-1485.

Hester Cemetery

Hester Cemetery at Lester will have Decoration Day Saturday, August 13. If unable to attend, please sent donations to Hester Cemetery Fund — 30845 Lester Road — Lester, AL 35647.

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.

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

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.