SATURDAY

Swamp John’s dinner

Owens Volunteer Fire Department is having a Swamp John’s dinner 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at the rodeo arena. There will be parking roped off for Swamp John’s customers. More information: Teresa, 256-777-7981

SUNDAY

Virtual training

The Alabama Ford Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America is participating in virtual training about credit scores and more. Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Theresa Jones will conduct the training. The Zoom event will take place 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 26. More information: Theresa Jones, 256-509-5908

MONDAY

Monday Book Club

This month, the Monday Book Club is reading “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. This historical novel explored World War II from the points of view of multiple women. Join the club at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library 3 p.m. Monday, July 27.

UPCOMING

Mini yard sale and silent auction

Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad will host a scaled-back yard sale this year, but adding a silent auction. The event will take place 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the squad’s building, 1401 Freeman Ave., Athens. Donors and vendors are asked to contact squad secretary Rebecca Croomes at rcroomes2009@gmail.com. Because of the virus, clothing and shoes will not be accepted this year, only clean and gently used housewares.

Clothes and food giveaway

Women Empowering Women will be having a clothes and food giveaway 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park. The giveaway is open to the public. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

Clothes and food giveaway

The Women’s Resource Center in Athens, a ministry of Sav-A-Life Limestone County, is hosting its annual fundraising banquet virtually this year due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. The banquet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Visit www.wrcathens.org to register for the event. There is no charge for registration. More information: 256-233-5775

Master Gardener classes

Master Gardener fall classes are scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a 12-week training course that will meet once a week. Due to COVID-19, classes will be online, in-person via Zoom, or by watching the recorded classes at a time that fits your schedule (your choice). Classes are taught by specialists from Auburn University, Alabama A&M University, extension agents and veteran Master Gardeners. More information: Rhonda at 256-690-8979 or rcb0003@aces.edu, or Janet at 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com

CEMETERY CLEANUP

Pleasant Point Cemetery

Pleasant Point Cemetery Decoration will be Saturday, July 25. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. If you have loved ones buried there, please attend and wear your mask. Donations may be sent to Paul Bennefield, 18780 Watson Road, Athens, AL 35611. Make checks payable to Pleasant Point Cemetery. More information: Stanley (Doc) Downs, 256-729-6746 or Paul Bennefield, 256-497-3857

Lentzville Cemetery

The Lentzville Cemetery Decoration Day will be Saturday, Aug. 1. All who have loved ones buried there are urged to attend. If you cannot attend, please send your check made out to the Lentzville Cemetery fund to Belinda Lansford, 1703 Trace End Trail, Athens, AL 35611. More information: Billy McNatt, 256-232-1601

Salem Cemetery

The Salem Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 1. If you cannot attend, please mail your donation to Salem Cemetery, c/o Joyce McGill, 28980 Alabama 99, Lester, AL 35647. The meal usually held at noon has been canceled due to COVID-19.

Higgins Cemetery

Higgins Cemetery decoration will be Saturday, Aug. 8. A short meeting will take place at 10 a.m. If you wish to mail a donation for cemetery upkeep, mail to Faye Chandler, 20065 Temperance Road, Rogersville, AL 35652.

ONGOING

Summer feeding program

Women Empowering Women of Alabama, in partnership with Freshwind Christian Fellowship, is hosting a summer feeding program through Aug. 31. More than 50 free meals will be available for children 1-18 years old 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals will be drive thru pick-up only at 17200 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens. More information: Janice Williams, 256-233-5995

Used book sale

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will have a used book sale each Tuesday and first Saturday of each month from 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the library, 603 S. Jefferson St. More information: 256-232-1233

Yard of the Month

The Limestone County Master Gardeners Association is looking for a few good yards for the month of August. If you know a gardener whose yard is exceptional (no professionally maintained yards) and would like to have them recognized, the association would like to know. Visit https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org or send tlt_brown@charter.netthe information and a photo.

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

CANCELED OR POSTPONED

Miller Cemetery

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miller Cemetery of Rogersville Decoration Day scheduled for Saturday, July 25, has been canceled. Mail contributions payable to Miller Cemetery of Rogersville Fund to Melanie M. Page, 17929 Hampton Cove Way, Athens, AL 35611.

Coffee Call

Due to health concerns, the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives Coffee Call scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, has been canceled.

McCowan-Yarbrough reunion

The annual family reunion for descendants of Wiley and O’Leary Yarbrough McCowan scheduled Sunday, Aug. 2, at Sardis Springs Family Life Center is canceled due to widespread health concerns. More information: Annette at 256-777-9851 or Terry Adams at 256-232-9059

Robinson family reunion

The descendants of Hezekiah Robinson will not meet for the family reunion this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Korean War veterans gathering

Due to health concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual gathering of the Veterans of Company “B” 1343^rd Engineering Combat Battalion of the Korean War has been canceled for this year.

Singing on the Square

The remaining Singing on the Square events this summer have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association hopes to see everyone back for May 2021.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. NARFE Chapter 1480 will meet 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives on Pryor Street, for the first time since February. The guest speaker will be Pamela Kiyak, from Legal Shield. Masks are required. People will be seated 6 feet apart, unless they attend with another person. Coffee, orange juice and donuts will be served. RSVP by calling 256-232-7207. More information: Dean Morgan, 256-233-0248

• Limestone Farmers Co-Op. The annual membership meeting of the Limestone Farmers Co-Op will be held at the Tennessee Valley Substation, Belle Mina, 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. This past year’s business will be presented and board members will be elected. There will be a proposed plan of merger to consider wherein the association would be merged into Lauderdale County Co-Op and Lawrence County Exchange. The meeting will conclude with a carry-out meal. More information: Susan Carpenter, 256-232-5500

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