July 03, 2009 06:46 pm
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TODAY
Cruise In on the Square
The Spirit of Athens-sponsored Cruise In on the Square will be from 3-9 p.m. today in downtown Athens. 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. today 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. today. Everyone is invited. Proceeds go to charity.
Coffee Call
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives Coffee Call is from 8-9:30 a.m. today 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
FC Friends
The Florida College Friends will present a show and information about the school at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Athens Bible School’s Rollings-Lovell Auditorium. Admission is free. There will be a potluck dinner in the ABS Cafeteria at 5 p.m. Bring a dish and enjoy the evening.
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 9-13, 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.
FRIDAY
Antique boat show
The Dixieland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will hold its 25th Annual boat show at Joe Wheeler Resort Marina July 10-12. Boats displayed are mostly restored wooden boat over 50 years old. Owners will be on hand to discuss the boats. Admission is free. The public is invited. Best viewing time is from 8-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. Saturday. For information, call Ben Jared at (256) 247-7615 or (931) 703-6009.
ONGOING
Clements VFD fundraiser
The Clements Volunteer Fire Department is conducting a door-to-door fund/picture drive to purchase new air packs. Call Billy or Sharron Haggermaker at (256) 777-0270 or 751-3401.
MEETINGS
Athens Dulcimers. The Athens Dulcimers will meet for their regular jam session at 6:30 tonight, July 2 at the Athens Recreation Center. Acoustic instrument players and audience are welcome. For more information, call (256) 233-1262 or 233-0192.
• Piece Makers Guild. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 tonight, July 2, at the Masonic Lodge at Lucas Ferry and Elm streets. Sara Green will lead in games of “Quilt-O.” Call (256) 232-8944.
• American Legion. American Legion Post 49 and Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 tonight, 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.
• 4-H Beef Club. The Limestone County 4-H Beef Club will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Limestone County Extension Office to discuss upcoming youth events. Please call Pam at (256) 232-5510 for more information.
• SOA. The public is invited to attend the Spirit of Athens Members Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Clubhouse, 121 S. Marion Street. Learn more about SOA, the “Main Street” approach, and future downtown revitalization projects.
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