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Athems Limestone
November 18, 2014
What's Happening in Athens-Limestone Alabama

Hello Everyone,
 
Mother Nature has definitely given us a preview of winter this week and is snapping us back around this weekend into the 60's.  What perfect timing too!

You'll have some great activities to choose from to enjoy the weekend including getting a jump start on your Christmas shopping list, chances to give back to the community or start some new family traditions.

Don't forget to check out our Recurring Happenings for those events that happen weekly or monthly throughout community including children's story times, community organization meetings, pickin' and grinnin', farmer markets, farm tours and more!
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
2014 & 2015 Events - If you have an event you would like posted on our website, send information to teresa@VisitAthensAL.com or


 
Now - Nov 30


Nov 11th - Mar 15th, 2015 -- 101 Inventions That Changed the World  U.S. Space and Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL   Explore the key turning points in humankind's history defined by creation or discovery in an "unforgettable multi-sensory experience...that's like traveling the world and moving swiftly through time."  For hours, admission and more information rocketcenter.com/admission

 

Nov 20th -- Festival of Trees Preview Party Donnell House, 601 1/2 South Clinton Street, Athens, AL  Kick off this annual event from 6:00PM-8:00PM.  Cost is $25.00 per person and includes refreshments and entertainment plus a sneak peak of the decorations.  To make reservations: 256-679-7660

Nov 20th -- Author Debbie Watts Presents the History of the Bettie Baugh Ryman  Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives 100 West Pryor Street, Athens, AL  Join the Sons of the Confederate Veterans at 6:00PM for Debbie Watts.  Debbie Watts, a Tennessee educator and author, will speak on Bettie Baugh Ryman, wife of Captain Thomas Ryman of Nashville.  Public is invited, free.

Nov 20th - 22nd -- The Tragedy of Macbeth  McCandless Hall, Athens State University 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL   Join the Athenian Players at 7:30PM for this presentation of William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Macbeth" .  Admission is $10.00 per person, $7.00 students and seniors.  For more information, athens.edu/athenianplayers

Nov 21st --  Rooster Painting Party  Nestle Toll House Cafe 1260 U.S. Highway 72E, Athens, AL  Join Nestle Toll House Cafe and Artistic Discovery's Sascha from 6:45PM-8:45PM for an evening of step-by-step painting project that you take home at the end of the painting party.  Ages 7 years and up are welcome.  Cost is 8"x10" Canvas is $25.00; 11"x14" Canvas is $35.00; 16"x20" is $45.00.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Nov 21st - 30th -- Donnell House Festival of Trees  Donnell House 601 1/2 South Clinton Street, Athens, AL  Join the festivities of the season with "To Grandmother's House We Go" decorates the historic Donnell House.  Open from 5:00PM-7:00PM including Thanksgiving evening and during the Athens Christmas Open House.  Admission is $5.00 per person.  For more information:  Lisa Gilbert, 256-679-7660

Nov 22nd -- Cowart Elementary Rivalry 5K Run  Cowart Elementary 1701 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL  James L. Cowart Elementary PTO is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Rivalry Run to be held at 8:00AM on a certified 5K course with computerized timing.  Walkers and strollers welcome.  Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite SEC time colors.  For more information or to register: rivalryrun5K.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=3474

Nov 22nd -- Stuff-A-Truck First National Bank 1880 U.S. Highway 72, Athens, AL   Limestone County Churches Involved and the Friendship United Methodist Church invite the public to help stuff the truck until it overflows with non-perishable goods from 9:00AM-5:00PM.  Cash donations welcome.  For more information, Ida Terry at 256-232-6077

Nov 22nd -- St. Jude Give Thanks Walk  Madison Square Mall 5901 University Drive NW, Huntsville, AL  Join St. Jude supporters from the Tennessee Valley as the come together in Huntsville to walk and raise money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.  Registration for this family-friendly event is free.  Participants are encouraged to undertake a variety of fundraising efforts. Walker Check-in at 6:45AM and the walk starts at 8:30AM at the Food Court of Madison Square Mall. For more information or to donate or register as a walker/team, please visit fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Walk/Walk?pg=entry&fr_id=20970

Nov 22nd -- Minor Hill Turkey Shoot  Minor Hill Park Ag-Grounds, Minor Hill Highway, Minor Hill, TN   Minor Hill TN invites you to join them for their annual Turkey Shoot is the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as always. It will start at 9:00am, and will go to about noon. It costs $3 to shoot for a turkey, and $5 to shoot for a ham. Plans are to shoot for a chance to win a ham about every 5 times or so. It's not a country ham each time, most of them are regular hams. If anyone would like to donate a country ham, please contact our City Hall at 931-565-3113 before Nov. 17. Event provide the shells.  For more information 931-565-3113 or info@minorhilltn.com  4.7 miles from Lester AL- MAP


Nov 22nd - 23rd -- Athens Christmas Open House  Downtown Athens, AL Christmas comes early to downtown Athens with caroling, specials for shopping to help complete your Christmas list and Santa!  The jolly old elf rides into downtown Athens, AL on a shiny red fire truck at 1:00PM and will be available for photos and gift wishes from 1:30PM-4:30PM at the Center for Lifelong Learning on Marion Street each day.   For more information, contact the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce at 256-232-2600


Nov 23rd -- Stuff-A-Truck Friendship United Methodist Church, 16479 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, AL   Limestone County Churches Involved and the Friendship United Methodist Church invite the public to help stuff the truck until it overflows with non-perishable goods starting at 5:15PM.  Cash donations welcome.  For more information, Ida Terry at 256-232-6077

Nov 23rd -- Holiday Gifts Expo  Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 Post 17915 West Elm Street, Athens, AL   Enjoy this Pre-Black Friday sale with local vendors.  Meet area crafters and small business owners in one convenient location for unique gifts.  Logan's Restaurant will be grilling food to keep you going for your shopping adventure from 2:00PM-6:00PM. Admission is free to the public.

Nov 30th -- Holiday Wreath-Making Class  1818 Farms24889 Lauderdale Street, Mooresville, AL  Join 1818 Farms  from  1:00PM-2:30PM OR 3:00PM-4:30PM for this hands-on guided class in making wreaths in the style of Della Robbia.  1818 Farms will provide the freshly-cut balsam and white pine wreaths, fruit and other natural materials.  Attendees need to bring a glue gun and their creativity.  Cost is $55.00  To register: 1818farms.com/products-page/product-category/1818-farms-hosts-holiday-wreath-making-classes

Nov 30th -- Minor Hill Christmas Parade Minor Hill, TN  Giles County High School Band of Gold will be leading the parade. Parade starts at 2:00, LineUp at 1:00 @ Minor Hill Community Bldg.   No cost to enter! Categories are: Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, Performing Groups, Floats, horses, and Overall Winner for Best Theme. No Santas allowed, because we have one that will be on our float near the end of the parade. We appreciate your support. Please come be a part of our parade this year and make it our biggest & best ever.   For more information 931-565-3113 or info@minorhilltn.com   4.7 miles from Lester AL- MAP  

Nov 30th -- Community Singing  Reunion Church of Christ Reunion Road, Athens, AL  Join the congregation for singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs at 3:00PM

 

Want to see what events are coming to Athens-Limestone like Christmas Open Houses, Christmas Parades, or Polar Express at Whistle Hollow Farm ?
 
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COMMUNITY NOTICES:


Santa Painting Party registration open,  ages 7 and up will enjoy this hands-on paint and take of your very own Santa decor. Register here

Breakfast/Lunch with Santa at Whistle Hollow Farms now open for reservation, 3 times to choose from. For more information or to make reservations: 931-638-3501  or whistlehollowfarms@att.net

Athens-Limestone Public Library Closed the South Street facility on October 18, 2014 to initiate the move to the new location on Jefferson Street. Open date TBD

Volunteers wanted for MTM events, visit www.mtmcorp.org/events

Runner and walkers wanted for 2014 Athens High School JROTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run and Walk  For more information: james.chambers@acs-k12.org

Peace Love and Animals (PLA)  PLA is a no kill shelter in Tanner, AL that helps animals in need of homes.  They have opportunites to help including T-shirt purchase, Schwann Cares Fundraiser and Barkbox Fundraiser.  Please take a moment and visit their site to see how you can help them monetarily, volunteer opportunities, fostering animals or wish list items at  Fundraiser Page  Donation Page  Volunteer Page  Adoption Page

We count your support
among our blessings.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!



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