Athens Garden Club Presents: Experiencing Bird Migration in Your Backyard with Mr. Herb Lewis

For Publication:    Athens Garden Club (AGC)

The AGC is sponsoring a special event on Saturday morning, March 12, 2016. The event is free to the public and will be held at the Athens Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 25611.   The event begins at 10:00 am, with door prizes awarded.

Mr. Herb Lewis, Honorary Master Gardener, will present: 

 "Experiencing Bird Migration in Your Backyard"

Upon retiring from the Defense industry, Mr. Lewis' hobbies of gardening, landscaping and birding were focused on creating a backyard wildlife habitat to attract a myriad of birds to his residential yard. The yard provides the  perfect backdrop for photographing many different species of birds.
Mr. Lewis' successful efforts resulted in certification from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat. For inquiries regarding this event please call:       256-233-7408  or   256-998-0232

The Athens Garden Club monthly meetings are held at the First Baptist Church in Tanner, AL on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September thru May. More information may be obtained by emailing the AGC at:  athensgardenclub@aol.com

Sep 19th -- 3rd Annual CCLC Fall Bash

Sep 19th -- 3rd Annual CCLC Fall Bash  

2-S Arena 26155 Thach Road, Athens, AL  

Join the Cowboy Church of Limestone County for their annual riding event.  Registration

opens at 8:00AM; Exhibition starts at 9:00AM and Show starts 1:30PM.  Exhibitions will be sold in 30 minutes time slots with 25 exhibitions per time slot.

There will be 70% payback in all classes and 100% in Lead Line Barrel.  A buckle will be rewarded to each Open D Champion.  There is a gauranteed $3000.00 in added money.

In competition:  Lead Line Barrels must be 10 and under.  Spouses cannot be entered into the open.  Classes include: 3D Poles, Lead Line Barrels, 3D Pee Wee Barrels, 4D Adult, 4D Youth Barrels, 5D Open Barrels and Spouse Race.  

For more information: Mindy Sanders 256-278-5758 or Wil Sanders 606-246-0628.

Elkmont Lions Club Dove Hunt - September 12th

September 12

Elkmont Lions Club Dove Hunt 

Hobbs Farm  26229 Veto Road, Elkmont, AL  

Join the Elkmont Lions Club for their annual fundraising Dove Hunt at Hobbs Farm.  Presale of Reserve Spots start on September 11 at 12:00PM (noon) and go until September 12 at 9:00AM.  Presale is $100.00 includes bale and 4 permits; single is $30.00 after 9:00AM.  On September 12th, permits are $20.00 and shooters have to find a spot as there will be no Reserve Posts at that point.  All permits are 3-Day Permits. 

For more information or reserve a spot: Dickie Hobbs 256-509-5121

Elkmont Lions Club

Elkmontlionsclub.com

Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens Soon

Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens Soon

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Alabama Youth Dove Hunt Registration Opens on August 25th for the North Alabama portion of the event that starts September 12th.  The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)  invites youth hunters to register for hunt sponsored by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division in cooperation with landowners, local volunteers, business and organizations.

Hunters age 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 25 years old (or a parent) who

holds a valid state hunting license and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp.  The adult hunter will create a profile then add the youth hunter when registering for the event.

Limestone County Alabama's event will be September 19th, tentatively.  Adult registrants will receive an email 4 days prior to the hunt with directions with google map to the hunt location. The adult registrant will then receive instructions, start times and other pertinent information in another email 3 days out from the event.

Eye protection and ear plugs are encouraged during the vents. Harvest Information Stickers are no longer available at the hunts, so adults should make plans to have their stickers before attending.  All youth dove hunt participants of license buying age (16-65) will need to visit the online licensing site for Outdoor Alabama (http://www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-license-information), probate judges office (Limestone County Probate Judges Office 100 South Clinton Street Suite D, Athens, AL), or other license agents (West End Chevron 17171 Hwy 72W Athens, AL) to obtain a free HIP sticker prior to arriving at a youth hunt. Before each hunt there will be a short welcome session with reminders of hunting safety precautions. Dove hunting will begin immediately afterwards.

Reminder that all recreational licenses expire August 24, 2015.  The 2015-2016 License will be available August 24th and should be purchased that date or later, as any licenses purchased before August 23rd will expire on August 31st - no exceptions.

Get license online>>

http://www.outdooralabama.com/youth-dove-hunt-registration

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Limestone County loves its barbecue!  The nomination of three locations for from our community and the amassed voting helps to prove that point during the Alabama Barbecue Battle.  

Lawler's Barbecue, winner of the Best Barbecue Sauce in Alabama, is in the running for Best Multi-location.

306 BBQ & Catering, winner of the Best Wings in North Alabama, is in the running for Best Rookie.

Hickory Barn BBQ, that was destroyed by a tornado and has risen from the rubble and ashes like the phoenix, is actually in two categories -- Best Rookie and Best Dive.

Want to try these places out:

Lawler's Barbecue Express 3
1506 U.S. Highway 72 (AL Exit 351, Interstate 65)
Athens, AL

Hickory Barn BBQ
12250 U.S. Highway 72 (West of Athens)
Athens, AL

306 BBQ & Catering
23101 U.S. Highway 72E (East of Athens)
Athens, AL

Want to vote for them?

https://www.alabamabbqbattle.com

Aug 23rd -- Team Roping

Aug 23rd -- Team Roping
2 Bar S Arena 26155 Thach Road Athens, AL

  Join 2 Bar S Arena and Split Creek Ranch Cattle Co. for an afternoon of Team Roping.  Books open at 1:00PM, Roping starts at 2:00PM.  Concessions available on site.  

For more information contact Will Sanders 606-246-0628 or Dillon Black 256-614-4408.

Aug 22nd -- 2-S Arena Barrel Race

Aug 22nd -- 2-S Arena Barrel Race  

2-S Indoor Arena 26155 Thach Road Athens AL  

Office opens at 8:00AM; Exhibition Barrels 9:00AM-1:00PM - $5.00 each; Open 4D Barrels - $25.00 each; Youth 4D Barrels (if less than 30 will be a 3D) $15.00 each; Adult 4D Barrels (if less than 30 will be 3D) - $15.00 each.  Show starts at 1:30PM. All classes 80% payback. 

For more information: Mindy Sanders 256-278-5758