Limestone Ledger 6/26

June 25, 2009 10:36 pm

— TODAY
Limestone NAACP ACT-SO will have a Fish Fry today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lincoln Bridgeforth Park. Fish plates are $7.00 each, proceeds to assist our local ACT-SO winners with their expenses to NY City July 8-12 where they will compete nationally. Contact Kim Hunt at 874-6170 or Branch President Benard Simelton, 426-6406 for further details. You may also make a tax deductible donation to this effort.

SATURDAY
Medical equipment donation
Living Water Works Ministries will accept crutches, wheelchairs, scooters or other sick room equipment and lien-free running vehicles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the old Kroger parking lot. Tax exemption slips will be given but no cash. Medical equipment will also be available to give out to those in need. Call (256) 431-4111.

Craig family reunion
The descendants of Monroe and Adaline Craig will meet for a family reunion at noon Saturday at Owens Senior Center on Alabama 99.

Market grand opening
Ardmore Farmers Market will hold its grand opening Saturday morning, off Alabama 53, behind the Pizza Hut. Events include a vendor's drawing at 8 a.m., ribbon-cutting ceremony and flag presentation at 9 a.m., Master Gardener information table at 10 a.m., and live bluegrass music at 11 a.m. The market will be open Saturdays from sunrise to 1 p.m. Call (256) 423-8872.

Daylily sale
The North Alabama Daylily Society will host its annual plant sale in the parking lot of The Greenery at Hampton Cove subdivision in Huntsville from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Variety of colors, sizes and types available below market price. Club members will answer questions about care and use of daylilies in gardens or landscape. Call (256) 233-4354.

Doggie bath day
Helping Our Pets in Limestone County will sponsor a doggie “splish-splash bath” day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Propane at 17026 U.S. 72 West, across from West End Chevron. Proceeds will help feed, vaccinate, spay or neuter, and shelter pets of local families with limited income. Cost is $5 for small dogs; $10 for medium dogs; and $15 for large dogs. Dogs must be on a leash. No aggressive dogs. No haircuts or nail trimming. Each participant will receive $5 off a 20-pound barbecue grill cylinder from Heritage Propane. Call (256) 431-5784.

Richardson reunion
Descendants of William Henry and Margaret Matilda Richardson are invited to a family reunion at Oakdale Club House at 11 a.m. Saturday. Bring enough food to feed your family. Call Charles Richardson at (256) 232-5413.

MONDAY
Alzheimer's cookout
The Alzheimer's Support Group will host its annual cookout from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, at Limestone Manor off U.S. 31. Hamburgers and hotdogs provided; you bring potato salad, baked beans, chips and dip, desserts or other sides. For more information, call Amanda Duffield at (256) 232-8697.

WEDNESDAY
Mud Volleyball deadline
Deadline for the 21st Annual CASA Mud Volleyball tournament is noon Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Entry forms, may be found at the CASA office located at 409 South Marion Street in Athens, by calling (256) 232-5751, or visiting the Web site at www.casalimestonecounty.org. Entry fee is $15 per person. See the Web site for more information.

ONGOING
Kiddie Carnival
Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival is now open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ride tickets are 50 cents with 10 rides including swings, Ferris wheel, roller coaster and the train. Bingo and concessions available at the Kiddie Carnival located on Forrest Street across from Athens Middle School.

UPCOMING
Swamp John dinner
Owens Senior Center will host a Swamp John dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Tickets are $10. Proceeds go to the senior center.

Baker family reunion
The Baker family reunion will be held Sept. 12, 2009 at Cloverleaf Drive in Athens. Family members planning to attend should contact Willie Lewis Baker at (256) 232-0766 for more information.

MEETINGS
o NARFE. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Veteran's Museum on Pryor Street in Athens. The guest speaker will be Melodia Wade of Edward Jones Investment. Breakfast will be served. Call Garry Clem at (256) 233-1920 for more information.
o Pink Ribbon Hope Chest. Pink Ribbon Hope Chest will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Lou C's Boutique. Call (256) 216-9100.
o AHS Class of '56. Athens High School Class of 1956 and friends will meet at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, at Ruby Tuesday's for Dutch-treat luncheon. Call 431-3639.
o American Legion. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2.

Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by non-profit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing. Mail or bring submissions to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens, AL, 35611; e-mail to karen@athensnews-courier.com; or fax to (256) 233-7753.