TODAY

Class reunion

The Athens High School Clsss of 1956 & Friends are invited to meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 6 at Logans for a dutch treat lunch. For more information, call 256-232-4815

THURSDAY

American Legion Meeting

The American Legion Post 49 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 7 at the Disabled American Veterans building located at 25396 Airport Road. For additional information, call Rod Huffman at 256-233-3023.

FRIDAY

Flu shots

The Athens-Limestone Education Retirees Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8 at Friendship Methodist Church. Nurses from the Alabama Department of Public Health will be administering flu shots and doing wellness screenings. Remember to bring your insurance card.

SATURDAY

Fall Cleaning

Nebo Community Church will be holding a fall cleaning at Nebo Cemetery beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Nebo Cemetery is located on Nuclear Plant Road in Athens. Those who want to help with the cleanup are encouraged to bring shovels and weed killer. Donations will be accepted.

Benefit yard sale

VFW Post 4765 Auxiliary will host a yard sale to benefit veterans 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at VFW Post 4765, 18615 N. Jefferson St., Athens. Donations for this yard sale will be accepted after 4 p.m. at the Post until the day of the yard sale.

UPCOMING

Canceled

The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives will be closed Monday, October 11 in observance of Columbus Day.

Gospel meeting

Northside Church, located at 1201 North Jefferson Street, will be having a different speaker each day beginning Sunday, Oct. 10 through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Services will begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. Services will be at 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Levi Sides will speak Sunday, Bill Irby will speak Monday. Tuesday’s speaker will will David Cox and Wednesday’s will be Ryan Knight.

Child-rearing class

Limestone County Kids and Kin will host a free child-rearing class for relatives raising a relative’s child 10 a.m.–noon Wednesday, Oct. 13, at The Haven, 810 N. Malone St., Athens. The theme is “My Child is Sick Again.” More information: Tammie Hill, 256-724-2554

Trunk or Treat

The Owens Fire Department will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, October 30 at the Limestone Rodeo Arena located on Alabama 99. Inflatables will be ready at 5 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

Spanish Class for beginners

Conversational Spanish class for beginners, instructed by Maria Taylor, will be held from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Learn-to-Read office located at 410 South Jefferson Street (Crutcher Center). The fee for the program is $85. For more information, call 256-230-3050 or email learntoreadcouncil@gmail.com

Haunt Walks/Horse and Wagon Tour

The Haunt Walks will be each Tuesday and Thursday in October beginning at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. walking tours and the Horse and Wagon Tours will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children 12 and under, $10 for age 13 and older. The Horse and Wagon will hold eight people at $20 per person.

Job fair

The Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center will host job fairs from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each Friday through Nov. 26. Full and part-time positions available at different companies with benefits packages. More information: alcfamilyresourcecenter.com; 256-230-0880

COVID-19 testing

The Athens-Veteran’s Museum is holding COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. You can sign up at testing.nomihealth.com/signup/al/vm

Drive-thru Flu Clinic

The Limestone County Health Department will be holding a drive-thru flu clinic at the Athens Sportsplex from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. The Flu shots are free to those with Medicaid, Medicare Part B and Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance cards. For all other insurance or no insurance, there will be a $2 charge. More information at 256-232-3200.

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 starting Aug. 16. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

Used book sale

Houston Memorial Library and Museum’s used book sale room is now open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesdays; and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. More information: 256-233-8770

Rescue squad donations

Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad is currently accepting items for a garage sale scheduled to begin 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15-16. More information: Mickey, 256-345-2212

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% of the federal poverty level; or special circumstances (fire, flood, illness, injury, etc.). 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 10:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. each Tuesday and first Saturday of each month 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

Corruption hotline

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking residents with knowledge of public corruption in Limestone County to email details to reportcorruption@ago.state.al.us or call the tip line at 844-404-TIPS

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.

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