Athens Alabama events and photos of activities

In support of the museum, McClary Ford Lincoln Mercury and Don Todd will be donate $100.00 to the museum for every vehicle sold by Don to a local veteran or to their family member.
(This is an exclusive offer made only by Don Todd)

Peace, Love & Animals Athens New NO-KILL Shelter in Tanner

Adopt one of these deserving pets at Peace, Love & Animals is a non-profit 501(c)3, No-kill animal rescue. email 256-233-4343 more

Businesswoman Thinks Athens is A+ - Read the article written by Gregg Parker
of the Limestone Spirit on AthensPlus!

Have you seen the new Spirit of Athens Commercial? Sponsored by TourAthens.com, AthensPlus.com and Spirit of Athens - View Spirit of Athens Commercial

Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation Hosts its third annual Literary Tastes. Tickets for Literary Tastes are on sale now at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Ticket price is $20 until Tuesday, September 14th, $25 starting September 15th. The gala event will be held on Monday, September 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Limestone County Event Center, 114 W. Pryor St., Athens, AL 35611. Local restaurants and caterers will offer tastes of their specialties. Proceeds benefit the library foundation and a new library for the community. For more information contact the library staff at 256-232-1233.

Nailed by American Shingle - Read my story and learn the steps to take to file your complaint against American Shingle. more info

August

September

Eastside Animal Hospital Open House on the 4th, for touring the clinic and meeting the staff. We'll have refreshments, treats for pets, and drawings for free Frontline Plus, Comfortis, Revolution, and pet care products. See Dr. Jim Lovell on 22051 Highway 72 E Suite A Athens, Alabama (256) 232-0660 www.myathensvet.com more...

September 4th - Alabama Veterans Museum Coffee Call 8:AM-9:30AM contact 256.771.7578 or www.AlabamaVeteransMuseum.com

September 4th - Cruise In Around the Square - 2PM-8PM see photos

September 3-4 at 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Trinity High School Grand Reunion - Picnic on Friday at 12:00 - 5 PM at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park (corner of Washington Street and Hine Street)
Street Dance on Friday at 6:00 - 11:00 PM at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park - Parade on Saturday at 4:00 PM leaving from Lincoln Bridgeforth Park on Washington Street, going to the square, and returning to the park. Dinner and program on Saturday at 6:00 - 11:00 PM at the Limestone Event Center on Pryor Street. - For the first time, this year the reunion will all be in Athens, AL. Join your fellow classmates and enjoy all the festivities. For more information contact Jimmy Gill at 256-232-0591.

September 4 beginning at 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM Jim Swanner, Natural Horseman, owner of K-I-N Stables in Athens, AL will be at Tractor Supply Co. in Athens. Come out to meet and talk with Jim. He will be sharing horse knowledge learned from some of the masters of Natural Horsemanship. He will be explaining what Natural Horsemanship actually is. Jim will be answering your horse questions Sharing information, Explaining Horse-analities (the different type and tactics for each) General horse information. Demonstrations in horse language (using what the horse understands) Come with an inquiring mind!

September 4th - Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranch in Danville, Alabama 5th Annual Just Kruzin’ for the Boy’s Ranch Fundraiser - Open to anything that “ROLLS” Show!
September 4th, 2010 - From 9 am to 3 pm at the Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch, 165 Ranch Circle (off of Kirby Bridge Road), Danville, AL. Presented by Just Kruzin’ of North Alabama with all proceeds going to the Boys Ranch. Open to anything that “ROLLS”, (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractors, whatever). There will be oldies music, good food, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and $1000 money tree. Registration from 9 am - 1 pm. $25 per vehicle/motorcycle (tax deductible). Plenty of shade for everyone.

September 7, 4:30pm to 5:30pm, You are invited to a campaign kick-off featuring Governor Bob Riley, for Dan Williams, Republican Candidate for State Representative, District 5. The event will be held at Athens State University Ballroom, 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, Al. RSVP 256-536-3833

September 8th - Athens Garden Club will have their opening meeting and luncheon for 2010-11 - The Gathering - on Wednesday, September 8, at the Forest Hills Clubhouse
(Forest Hills Drive off Nick Davis Road). The main meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive early to be seated for the meeting opening, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members please bring a covered dish for the luncheon. Meeting is open to members and their guests. For further information 256-444-0578.

Sept. 8, 50th Anniversary of Marshall Flight Center, 256-551-2368 Homecoming Celebration

Sept 10th - Patriot Day Luncheon for First Responders only 11:30

September 11th - 5th Annual Art on the Square Art Festival in Athens, Alabama on the Courthouse grounds10AM - 4PM. This is a unique opportunity to purchase original art and meet the artist. Approx. 55 visual artists (painters, sculptors, metal artists, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, jewelry artists, mixed media artists, and more.) For the 'Performing Arts' we will have a professional troupe of Irish Step dancers with bagpipes performing 2 shows during the festival.
A rain location has been secured at Athens State University gym. more info

September 11, Learn to Read tutor training workshop from 8:00 – 5:00. Training will be held at 110 Thomas Street, Ste 105E, Athens, AL. Contact Rhonda Andrews @ 230-3050 for more information or to register.

Sept. 11 at 11:30 - "We Cry America", We invite you to invite your friends to come to the South side of the Court House on Saturday to take part in our event. We are seeking Pastors of Limestone County churches to have prayer meetings and individual prayer leading up to the event and take part in a prayer walk in the park on Saturday Morning 9-11-2010 to walk and pray for our County, our Nation and More. read more

September 20th - Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation Hosts its third annual Literary Tastes. Tickets for Literary Tastes are on sale now at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Ticket price is $20 until Tuesday, September 14th, $25 starting September 15th. The gala event will be held on Monday, September 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Limestone County Event Center, 114 W. Pryor St., Athens, AL 35611. Local restaurants and caterers will offer tastes of their specialties. Proceeds benefit the library foundation and a new library for the community. For more information contact the library staff at 256-232-1233.

September 16 Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation's 13th Annual Crystal Cup Golf Tournament Canebrake Championship Golf Course - Tee Time 1:00 pm - Arrive between
11:00 - 11:45 for Registration $150 per Player $600 per Team For more information call or e-mail Lory Walmsley 233-9122 or loryw@alhnet.org or Ray Neese 232-1776 or rneese@bibank.com more info at www.athensplus.com/13thannualcrystalcup.htm

Sept 17th POW/MIA Day Program by VVA 11:00

September 17th at 11:00am Athens State University will celebrate Constitution Day. The University will host a guest lecture by Dr. Daniel Driesbach from American University in Washington, D.C. The lecture will take place in McCandless Hall on the Athens State University campus and the general public is invited. more information

17-Sep - Singing on the Square 256-232-5411 - Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the free concert featuring Just Down the Road and Piney Creek. Contact 256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/ events-attractions.

September 17th - Designated by Governor Riley as “Be Ready Month”
for the State of Alabama. The State-wide “Be Ready Day” will be Wednesday, September 1st, in Birmingham at Linn Park. Limestone County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (LCVOAD) is hosting "Be Ready Day" on Friday, September 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new Limestone County Event Center on Pryor Street (across from Veterans' Museum) The Public is invited to come out and see what Limestone County has to offer in the event of a disaster. Free Lunch will be served from Noon-1:00 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. Please call Dean Morgan, Secretary, LCVOAD, 256-232-7207 or
e-mail: dmorgan@al-rsvp.com for additional information or read more at www.athensplus.com/bereadymonth.htm www.ready.gov

September 17-19 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Piece Makers Build Harvest of Quilts
Come and enjoy the beautiful quilts and the "bed turning" at the Athens State University Ballroom. There will be quilt exhibition, vendors, silent auction and door prizes. Admission is $5.00. For more information call 256-777-3218.

Sept. 17-18, Decatur, Riverfest Homecoming Weekend, 256-350-2028

18-Sep - Trail of Tears annual ride www.trailoftears-remembrance.org

September 18th - Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful, DUCK & RUN 5K at 8 a.m. Registration Closing Date Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 11:59 PM. Race begins and ends at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens, AL. One water station mid-way. The course is certified, AL10016JD. It is a beautiful, fast course through downtown Athens and the Houston and Beaty Historical Districts. Race Day registration begins at 6:45 AM. Race begins at 8:00 AM. T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 100 entrants. Must pre-register to guarantee size. Pre-registration is $15. Race Day registration is $20. Contact 256-233-8728. read more info

September 18th - 203 Homecoming Celebrations 9:00-12:00 (Volunteers Needed)
The Alabama Veterans Museum invites you join the celebration of the return of 203rd Military Police Unit from Iraq at the museum. We will have a band, food courtesy of local restaurants, games for the kids, a train, dunking booth, face painting and several others. We will have a prize giveaway for a member of the 203rd & their spouse; as well as small game prizes for children. The schedule at this time is as follows: • Posting of colors – Burial detail • National anthem – Prayer – Grover Gardner Speaker – State Sen. Tom Butler, D-Madison
For more information or to help sponsor the event, call Museum Director Sandy Thompson at 256-771-7578

September 22nd 12PM John Wade Keyes Chapter, NSDAR invites everyone to join us in celebrating the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17-23. Please read/re-read the rights that we are promised as citizens of the USA. We would like to ask that you join us in Bells Across America by ringing bells on Wednesday September 22 at 12 noon. If you would like us to report your bell ringing, please send details to destes@pclnet.net, noting Bells Across America on the subject line. website

September 24th - Athens Fire Auxiliary 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Canebrake Golf Club. All proceeds raised will go to our "Shop With A Firefighter" Christmas program. Firemen take children of our County Christmas shopping that might not otherwise get a Christmas present. Shotgun starts at 1:00PM - 4 Man Scramble - $400 per team, Lunch provided, To enter contact Nick Alexander @ 256.771.3937 or Chris Gillman @ 256.874.5638 more info..

September 25 Fiddlin' on the Square - Spirit of Athens organization invites musicians to bring your instruments to the Limestone County Courthouse lawn and participate in the "Shade Tree Picking". Spectators will enjoy this "preview" of the TN Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Free to everyone. Contact 256-278-6436, www.spiritofathens.com.

25-Sep - Founders Hall Jubilee 256-783-4876, www.foundershalljubilee.com

September 25 at 7:00 PM - DAV Veterans Needs Benefit Concert
Alabama Opry presents an all star lineup featuring Bobby Brooks, Brenda Best, Adam Gosdin, Alaina Wiley, Taylor McLain, Hal Stinson, Cousin Sadie and Ragen Ivey. Tickets are $10.00 at the door. Contact 256-206-0211.

September 28 at 7:00 - 9:00 PM - House Concert featuring David Grier and Charlie Cushman - This special concert features banjoist Charlie Cushman and guitarist David Grier at the Athens Visitors Center. Only 75 tickets will be sold to the concert. Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available at the Athens Visitors Center starting July 26th. This concert offers attendees the opportunity to talk with the musicians, request songs, etc. For more information call 256-232-5411

September 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM - House Concert featuring Iron Horse
The Athens Visitors Center is hosting this free concert at Big Spring Memorial Park as a lead in to the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the concert. For more information call 256-232-5411 or visit the Athens Visitors Center.

September 25 - Founders Hall Jubilee
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the gospel music at Founders Hall, Athens State University. Contact 256-783-4876, www.foundershalljubilee.com .

October

October 1st is "Bean Day" from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. White beans and ham, slaw, cornbread, if you eat in a drink is included. Desserts are an extra dollar. Cost is $5.00 per plate in advance and deliveries of 10 or more. Tickets at the door will be $6.00. The Foundation on Aging is sponsoring this and you can purchase tickets by calling the Senior Center at 256 233-6412. Tickets will be available at other locations soon.

October 1-2 - Fiddler's Convention - Riders in the Sky headlining this year’s festival
Athens State University will host the 44th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention on Oct. 1-2 at the school's campus in Athens, Alabama. The musical competitions will be held on the steps of historic Founders Hall and other locations throughout the campus. A total of $11,850 in prize money will be awarded. 256-233-8261, www.athens.edu/fiddlers or on AthensPlus.com more info

2-Oct - Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby Proceeds Benefit KEEP ATHENS-LIMESTONE BEAUTIFUL, INC. Print an Adoption Certificate and mail to: KALB, P.O. Box 1089, Athens, AL 35611 Or Contact Us Tel: (256) 233-8728 - $1,000 McClary Ford Grand Prize.

Oct 2nd Coffee Call at the Alabama Veterans Museum 8:00-9:30

Oct 2nd - Athens Cruise In on the square 256-603-1227

Oct. 2, Come Home to Madison, 256-772-5630

October 4th - West Coast Swing and Foxtrot lessons 1 night a week for 4 weeks followed by a culminating social - $100.00 per person or $150.00 per couple *Tax deductible - Monday or Tuesdays nights available, beginning at 6:30 in Athens State Ballroom, Additional instructional written material along with a complimentary - CD of dance songs - For more information or to sign up for classes contact Yvette Bolen and Ben Heatherly by email: athensdance@live.com or call Yvette at Athens State University
256-216-6626 more info

October - 5, 7, 12, 15, 19 & 21 Oct - (Tentative Haunts Walks 256-232-5411, tourathens.com

October 15th Athena League's Apple Annie Golf Tournament 4 man scramble
Flight A: 1st place $400 2nd place $300 Flight B: 1st place $200 2nd place $100 Proceeds to benefit: The New Athens-Limestone Public Library, The Family Resource Center and the Athena League Scholarship Fund - For more info, please contact: 256-216-9071 or 256-520-3114 email athenaleague@gmail.com

23-24 Oct - Rails to Trails Fall Color Ride or Walk 256-732-4211

29-30 Oct - Athens Storytelling Festival 256-232-0400, www.athensstorytellingfestival.com

November

Festival of Trees www.donnellhouse.org

6-Nov - Athens Veterans Day Parade 256-771-7578

11-Nov - Ardmore Veterans Day Ceremony and Stew 256-423-7588

December

2-Dec - Reliance Bank Christmas Parade (Athens) 256-232-1944, www.reliancebanking.com

4-Dec - Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade 256-423-7588

4-Dec - Elkmont Band Boosters Christmas Tour of Homes

11-Dec - Ardmore Christmas Tour of Homes 256-423-7588

11-Dec - Elkmont Lions Club Christmas Parade 256-732-4211