Limestone Ledger 7/1

June 30, 2009 08:25 pm

— FRIDAY
VFW Auxiliary fish fry
VFW Ladies Auxiliary will have a fish fry Friday at the VFW building at 18615 Alabama 127. Dine in for carry out. Call (256) 233-4941.

Blood drive
An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at Superior Bank, 1319 U.S. 72 in Athens. All donors receive a T-shirt, coupons for free food items and are entered to win a $1,000 gasoline card to be given away in three months. Call (256) 990-0830 for more information.

SATURDAY
SOA Cruise-In
The Spirit of Athens-sponsored Cruise-in will be from 1-9 p.m. Saturday around the Courthouse Square. All antique and hot rod vehicles and vintage bicycles are welcome. Call Bland Allen at (256) 603-1227.

Tea Party
Limestone County residents are invited to join Morgan County residents for a “Celebration of America,” part of the Tea Party Movement, from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in Gateway Shopping Center on Sixth Avenue in Decatur. Call Deborah King at (256) 559-0980.

Buffet breakfast
The Bethel, Tenn. Masonic Lodge will serve a buffet-style breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is invited. Proceeds go to charity.

Coffee Call
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at 100 W. Pryor St. It is sponsored by the Alabama National Guard 203rd Battalion. For more information, call Vicki or Sandy at (256) 771-7578.

MONDAY
Mud Volleyball deadline
Deadline for the 21st Annual CASA Mud Volleyball tournament is noon Monday. Entry forms may be found at the CASA office located at 409 South Marion St. 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.

TUESDAY
Juggling workshops
Athens-Limestone Public Library will have juggling workshops Tuesday. Classes for children 5-8 years will be at 10:15 a.m.; and for 9-3, at 11:30 a.m. Limit 15 to each. There is a $3 registration fee, which includes supplies. Call Paula Laurita at (256) 232-1233.

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
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
AHS Class of ’56. Athens High School Class of 1956 and friends will meet at 11 a.m., today, July 1, at Ruby Tuesday’s for Dutch-treat luncheon. Call (256) 431-3639.
• Piece Makers Guild. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Masonic Lodge at Lucas Ferry and Elm streets. Sara Green will lead in games of “Quilt-O.” Call 232-8944.
• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
• VVA. Vietnam Veterans of America will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the chapter building at Lucas Ferry and W. Elm streets.

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.