TODAY

Beans and rice

Beans and rice will be given away from 9–11 a.m. today by volunteers at Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 207 E. Washington St., Athens. No names taken; no ID required. More information: 256-232-2567; sttimothy.athens@gmail.com

Food giveaway

West Highland Baptist Church will host a food giveaway from 10 a.m. until noon today at the church. Hot dogs, inflatables and a bag of groceries for those who need them will be available. Opportunities also available to register children for West Highland’s vacation Bible school, set for July 22–24. More information: 256-232-3397

Class reunion

Athens High School Class of 1953 and friends are invited to a Dutch-treat lunch 1 p.m. today at Logan’s Roadhouse in Athens. More information: 256-232-6180

Swamp Johns

TeamBlueButterflies is having a Swamp John’s fundraiser dinner 4–7 p.m. today at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. Cost $12 per plate. More information: Teresa, 256-777-7981

UPCOMING

Day of Caring

Limestone County Churches Involved will host a Day of Caring from 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, July 24, at the facility on Jefferson Street in Athens. LCCI will offer food and general assistance to Limestone County residents, including help with rent or utilities for those who qualify. More information: the Rev. Thom Porter, 256-262-0671

Ladies Civitan Club yard sale

The Athens Ladies Civitan Club will host a yard sale 7 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug. 6, and Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Athens First Methodist Church Youth Building near the corner of Hobbs and Jefferson streets. This fundraiser will support club projects for Limestone County citizens with developmental and intellectual disabilities, support student scholarships and support other community causes. More information: Susan, 256-278-5318

Fall Master Gardeners class

The fall series of Master Gardener classes will be 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 12 through Nov. 18 via Zoom. Those who cannot watch live can watch at a time convenient for them. Class size is limited. Visit mg.aces.edu to register. More information: Janet, 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com

ONGOING

Summer feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with FreshWind Church, is offering free meals for children 1–18 years old. Meals available 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Friday, July 23.

Kiddie Carnival opening

The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will be open 6:30–9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 31 at 309 E. Forrest St., Athens. Rides, concessions and games available. Free admission. Ride tickets 50 cents each. More information: “Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival” on Facebook

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

CHURCH EVENTS

Elkmont VBS

Elkmont United Methodist Church will host vacation Bible school today through Thursday, July 15. Rocky Railway VBS classes for ages 2 to eighth grade are set for 5:30–7:30 nightly, with VBS graduation set for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Visit bit.ly/ElkmontVBS2021 to register. Elkmont UMC is a safe sanctuary community. More information: Pastor Thom Porter, 256-732-4301

Grand reopening

The Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama will host a grand reopening of the temple Sunday, July 18, at 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest. Prasadam will be available on a first come, first serve basis for $5 each. Ratha Yatra sponsorship costs as follows: Archana, $21; Havan, $101; Associate Sponsorship, $101; and Sponsorship, $501. More details to come. Temple hours after reopening will be 8 a.m. until noon and 5–8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. More information: hccna.com

West Highland VBS

West Highland Baptist Church will host vacation Bible school July 22–24 at the church, 1013 Fifth Avenue, Athens. Schedule is as follows: meal served 5:30–6 p.m. and VBS held 6–8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, and Friday, July 23; family day with parents welcome and meal served from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24. More information: contact@whbcathens.org; 256-232-3397

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Barker Cemetery

Barker Cemetery Decoration Day will be 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 24. Those with loved ones at the cemetery who cannot attend can send donations for upkeep to Helen S. Duncan, 303 N. Madison St., Athens, Alabama 35611. Make checks payable to Helen S. Duncan.

Miller Cemetery

Decoration day for Miller Cemetery in Rogersville will be Saturday, July 24. A business meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m., followed by potluck lunch with goat stew. Those who cannot attend may mail donations to Miller Cemetery of Rogersville, c/o Melanie M. Page, 17929 Hampton Cove Way, Athens, AL 35611.

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.

MEETINGS

• Historical society. The Limestone County Historical Society will host its next quarterly meeting from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Rebekah Davis, Alabama Humanities Alliance road scholar and Limestone County archivist, will present “Sisters in Suffrage: The First Female Voters of Limestone County.” Public invited. Refreshments will be served.

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Alabama Veterans Museum on Pryor Street. Breakfast will be served. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248

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