Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO Set For April 30th

125 East Street, P.O. Box 1089

Athens, Alabama 35612

(256) 233-8728

Recycling Center: (256) 233-8746

KALBCares@gmail.com

www.KALBCares.com

April 14, 2016

NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release

CONTACT
Lynne Hart, Executive Coordinator
256-233-8000  cell:  256-431-0272
KALBCares@gmail.com


KALB Hosts 8th Annual Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful is proud to host the annual Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO on Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friendship Church, 16479 Lucas Ferry Rd., Athens, AL.  Admission is free.

Prior to the start of the EXPO, there will be an opportunity to join Damien Simbeck, TVA Natural Resources Management, on a walk through the Marbut Bend Walking Trail on Hwy. 99 in West Limestone, Alabama.  Mr. Simbeck is very knowledgeable about how this area came to be, and of the wildlife that call it home.  The nature walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. on April 30th.  The Marbut Bend Trail head is located on Hwy 99, just west of the Elk River bridge.  This trail is handicap accessible.  It is suggested that you wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars.

Upon arrival at the Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO, guests will find plenty of activities for children and adults.  KALB strives to create an event that will have a festival atmosphere with lots of fun things to do and see.  KALB's goal is to help instill an appreciation for nature and our local environment.  "There is much to be learned by both students and adults," said Lynne Hart, KALB Executive Coordinator.  "I have been with KALB since 1999 and I love discovering new and exciting things about our world!  KALB wants to share that excitement."

Here are just a few highlights:

Alabama Wildlife Center will have raptors on display and will present from stage.
The Tennessee Valley Zoo will have lots of critters on display to pet and feed.
Jim Swanner, KIN Stables, and his very special horse, Rosie, will entertain you.
AMSTI - Athens State University will have microscopes to view water and plant samples.
Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority will present "Edible Aquifers" allowing children (accompanied by parents) to create an "aquifer" using soda, ice, ice cream, marshmallows, and more!
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Learn about insects from Scott Clem, Auburn University Department of Entomology.  You might event find some edible insects to sample!
$1/minute massages will be available from HealthSource of Athens, with all proceeds to be given back to KALB.
Final voting will take place to determine the winners of the Paws for the Environment Photo Contest and Fundraiser.  $1 votes (proceeds to KALB) can be made online or at the event.  Winning pets will be featured in KALB's 2017 Paws for the Environment calendar.
Ludivine, Elkmont's famous half-marathon running hound dog, will be at the event giving licks and shaking paws.  Ludivine will be featured on the cover of the Paws for the Environment calendar.
Test your bird identification skills.
Find exciting places to enjoy Alabama's great outdoors.
Sample goat cheese from Humble Hearts Farms.
Create make-and-take recycled crafts (12 years and under).
Lots MORE!

Volunteers will be cooking up hot dogs to give away with chips and a drink.  Sign up for free door prize entries by testing your environmental knowledge.  Get your passports stamped at "Education Stations" and earn an extra treat!

This is a not to be missed event, especially for families.
 All KALB-sponsored events are free of charge.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.
 For information on this event and other KALB programs, call 256-233-8000, email KALBCares@gmail.com, or visit www.KALBCares.com and click the EVENTS tab.


CONTACT
Lynne Hart, Executive Coordinator
256-233-8000  cell:  256-431-0272
KALBCares@gmail.com

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Ardmore High School Future Farmers of America Plant Sale April 15th

Ardmore High School
Future Farmers of America
Plant Sale
April 15th

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

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) students of Ardmore High School have been hard at work cultivating a variety of plants in the greenhouse.  Not only do the students learn about plant husbandry they want you to reap the benefits of their hard work during the Plant Sale on April 15 from 8:00am-12:00pm.

A variety of plants are available for purchase including Spider Plants, Ferns, Geraniums, Petunias, Dianthus, Coleus, Begonias, Carnations, Lantanas, Lilies, Vinca, Monkey Grass, Sweet Potato Plants, Swedish Ivy, Elephant Plants, Tomatoes and Peppers.

Anyone wishing to purchase plants should come to the FFA greenhouse at Ardmore High School 30285 Ardmore Avenue in Ardmore Alabama.  The greenhouse can be accessed off First Avenue as well.

For more information, please contact Lauren Graham at the school by calling: 256-423-2685.

Athens Garden Club Annual Plant & Bake Sale

PLANT AND BAKE SALE

 April 30, 2016

8:00am - ? 

 

The Athens Garden Club Annual Plant & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday April 30, 2016.  This event will be held at the downtown Athens-Limestone Farmers Market beginning at 8:00 am. The sale continues until plants are all sold.  

Come early for the best selections!

 

A myriad of plants will be available, donated by the AGC member's residential gardens, as well as local businesses.

Our members are knowledgeable in the North Alabama area gardening, and will be available to answer any questions .

The Bake Sale promises a variety of homemade culinary delights available for your enjoyment!   

 

This event is the primary AGC fundraiser supporting the club's college scholarship program.

College scholarships are made available to graduating high school seniors who intend to major in horticulture, agriculture, botany or other related fields. Applications are available at every Limestone County high school.

Come out and support your community!

 

Please direct inquiries to: athensgardenclub@aol.com     

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Limestone County Farmers Market
409 West Green Street
Athens, Alabama 35611 

 

 

 

 

Elkmont BBQ Cookoff Newly Sanctioned By KCBS

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

The Elkmont Alabama Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cook-Off Backyard Division is newly sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.  This new recognition means professional judges that work the KCBS circuit will be the tough tastebuds to please for the non-professional cook teams.  It also means that teams will have a chance to earn points not only with the Alabama Barbecue Association but also with the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

The Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cook-Off has been a long-standing member of the Alabama Barbecue Association and the Alabama Barbecue Trail and adding the KCBS sanctioning adds another feather to this popular cookoff.

The teams pour into downtown Elkmont early Thursday before the actual competition.  They set up shop - coolers of ice, trimming meat, making sauces and talking things up -  before they prepare for a night of bringing the smokers and cookers to temp.  After a long night of tending with special wood blends, charcoals, and other such backyard secrets to get the cookers and smokers up-to-temp up, it's time for the real business on Friday.  The cook teams commence the very aromatic process of the competition that has filled the air of Limestone County to the point it has even caused pause and inquiry among the citizens in Athens to figure out where the tasty smell could be emanating from (image how alluring the smell must be at the interstate at Elkmont and the State of Alabama Welcome Center).


Backyard Teams are encouraged to signup early via the elkmontlionsclub.com website.

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