Grab your calendar! Events for April 27 - May 4, 2016 - What's Happening In Athens-LimestoneAL

View Online Website    Contact Us   Submit Your Event Get Ready! It's revving up to be a great weekend!   Grab your calendar and make room for all of our  festivals, concerts, tours and more awaiting you and your family in Athens-Limestone Alabama.  Hope you left room in your calendar for these events! Check out our calendar for more events Now - May 6th -- Cornhole Set Raffle for Relay for Life Employees from Athens Parks and Recreation made a set of "Hope" cornhole boards with a purple ribbon.   The set will be given away Relay Night on May 6th.   Cost is $5.00 donation per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00.   Tickets are available from any City of Athens Relay team member, at Athens City Hall 1806 Wilkinson Street Athens, AL or the City of Athens booth the night of Relay. Apr 29th -- Fish Fry Benefiting the Alabama Veterans Museum Emmanuel Baptist Church 1917 U.S. Highway 72W   Athens, AL   Enjoy a lunch of Catfish, Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Slaw, Hush Puppies, Drink and Dessert from 11:00AM-1:00PM.   $10.00 Advance Purchase or $12.00 at the door.   Proceeds benefit the museum.   To purchase your advance ticket, visit the Alabama Veterans Museum 100 West Pryor Street in Athens.   For more information, 256-771-7578 Apr 29th -- Ladies Pampering Expo II  VVA Chapter 511 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL    Come Pamper Yourself at the Ladies Pampering Expo ll from 5:00PM-8:00PM -- the first 50 to attend receive Swag Bag   All about Pampering - Vendors will be set up with demos.   Come learn about new and exciting products to make all ladies feel more beautiful.   Have your eyebrows waxed, get a facial, nail bar with Jamberry, New Colors for You - Shop the Boutique, learn about products for your Health and be ready for Summer 2016. Shop with all the vendors - a few craft vendors for unique items for your Mother's Day Gift.   The Ultimate Ladies Night Out includes: Facials, Color, Makeup Tips, Shopping, Chocolate, Door Prizes, Networking, Laughter Apr 29th -- Singing on the Square   Limestone County Courthouse Marion Street Athens, AL    Join Athens-Limestone County Tourism and sponsor Jimmy Smith Buick GMC for the kick off of the 2016 concert season at 6:00PM with Lillian Glanton and the Elk River Boys and 7:00PM for Wade Oliver and the Good O Boys.   Be sure to grab your camp chair for this free concert series.   For more information:   http://www.visitathensal .com/3/singin-on-the-square.htm  Apr 30th -- Athens Historic Walks   Athens-Limestone Visitors Center 100 North Beaty Street Athens, AL   The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association invites you to join them at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center at 9:45am to choose one of four simultaneously-occurring historic walking tours offered.   Tours depart at 10:00am and should expect up to 2 hours of walking and tales.   For more information, please call: 256-232-5411 Apr 30th -- Mooresville Historic Walks   Town of Mooresville, AL    Details for the Alabama's oldest town's historic walks are at 9:45AM and start at the historic post office on Lauderdale Street. Apr 30th -- Cars and Bikes on the Square Downtown Athens, AL   Bring your ride - car, truck, motorcycle or other unique vehicle - and roll into downtown for the return of the show.   Custom builders will bring their prized vehicles, celebrities sightings and hundreds of cars, trucks and motorcycles will be onhand.   No pre-registration, day of $20.00.   Profits will be given to area community charities.   Enjoy the shops, food and celebrities.   For more information: CarsandBikesOnThe Square.MyDeluxeSite.com Apr 30th -- Marbut Bend Earth Day Walk   Marbut Bend Nature & Trail AL-99 West Limestone    Join TVA Natural Resource Management professional Damien Simbeck at 7:30AM for a tour of this beautiful nature area just west of the Elk River Bridge on Alabama Highway 99.    The trail is handicap accessible.   Wear comfortable shoes and bring your binoculars for this free event from Tennessee Valley Authority and Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful. Apr 30th -- Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO   Friendship Church 16479 Lucas Ferry Road Athens, AL   Presentations by the Alabama Wildlife Center featuring live raptors, Tennessee Valley Zoo, Jim Swanner and his horse Rosie, hands-on exhibits, games, information, crafts, complimentary hot dogs and Pepsi, door prizes and more. WAAY-31 Storm Force will be there from 10:00AM-12:00PM   Visit kalbcares.com /2016-earth-day-outdoor-expo/  Apr 30th-- Sassafras Tea Day   Downtown Elkmont, AL   Come join the fun at this unique festival celebrating a very Southern drink Sassafras Tea from 10:00AM-1:00PM.   A newly found photo of the post-Civil War Sulfur Creek Trestle will be unveiled and the history of the battle will be presented.   Opportunities to enjoy a wagon ride or walk to the Sulphur Creek Trestle.   View historical photos, view the 1950's Elkmont Fire truck, storytime, and of course Sassafras Tea and Sweets in the Depot. For more information: 256-278-1262. Apr 30th -- Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Pageant Cedar Hill Elementary School   27905 Cedar Hill Road   Ardmore, AL   Entry deadline is April 20th -- open to girls infant to age 18.   Prizes given to all contestants.    Entry forms >> http://ardmorecrapemyrtle. com/pageant-info/ Apr 30th -- The 718 Project Concert   Center for Lifelong Learning 121 South Marion Street Athens, AL   Enjoy a night of music featuring The 718 Project, John David Crow and Jordan Copas.   Tickets are $5.00 at the door.   For more information: www.The 718Project.com Find more events at our site Book your room for these upcoming events April 30 Cars & Bikes On The Square May 7 Chick-Fil-A 10K, 5K & 1-mile May 7 EHS QBC 1st Annual Golf Tournament May 7 Paddle for a Cure May 7 Spring Krusher Bike Ride May 14 Eli's Block Party May 14  City of Athens Relay for Life Bass  Tournament May 20th & 21th Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo May 21 5K Tiger Dash May 27 Senior Lunch Matinee June 4 Bike:MS June 10th - 11th Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street BBQ Cookoff June 17th Ardmore Lions Club Tractor and Truck Pull Jun 24  - 28  Cal Pipkin State Baseball Tournament   €‹ September 10th 9/11 Run - Athens October 1st Apple Annie 5K October 7th & 8th 50th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention October 25-29 Athens Storytelling Festival October 15th Running with the Goats and Southern ReInvention November 6   Sherri Adams Pink Ribbon Run Jan 2017 Hound Dog Half Marathon Event Calendar Hotels & Motels RV Campgrounds Dining All efforts are taken to ensure the data provided in this newsletter is correct by the preparer, Cayce Lee Social Media Specialist. If there is a correction or you would like to be included, please email: Cayce @VisitAthensAL.com  €‹ MAY May 1st -- The Masters Four Quartet Concert   Mable Hill Baptist Church   3778 Ready Section Road   Ardmore, AL   Enjoy an evening of gospel music starting at 5:00PM.   No admission, love offering to be taken.   May 2nd -- Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo Queen Pageant Ages 16-26 Deadline   May 2nd is the final submission deadline to participate in the Ages 16-26 categories for the Queen's Contest April 23rd at the Limestone County Sheriff's Office 101 West Elm Street Athens.   Forms are available at Preston's Western Wear U.S. Highway 72 in Athens or at Limestone County Sheriff's Office 101 West Elm Street in Athens.    For information:   Jennifer McBay 256-232-0111 or jmcbay@limetonesheriff.com May 2nd - 6th -- Paint the Town Purple Week   Citywide - Athens, AL   Mayor Ronnie Marks has proclaimed the week of May 2 - 6 Paint the Town Purple Week and encourages the citizens to deck out their homes and businesses in purple and share group photos and photo decorations for the use on the City of Athens' social sites and to the news media by emailing them to hhollman@athensal.us May 3rd -- Athens Golden Eagle Choir Concert   Athens Middle School 601 South Clinton Street   Athens, AL      Everyone is encouraged to join the Golden Eagle Choir at 6:00PM for a free concert featuring a collection of songs from their year-long studies, rehearsals, and dedication. May 3rd -- Book for Lunch: Genealogy   Athens-Limestone Public Library   603 South Jefferson Street Athens, AL    €‹Join the library from 12:00PM-1:00PM for this Booked for Lunch presentation with Rhonda Larkin and Betty Perrine from the Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society(TVGS).   Bring your lunch and enjoy learning about the TVGS and genealogical resources.   For more information:   256-232-1233 Singing of the Squark Kicks Off April 29th Written by Cayce Lee Social Media Specialist Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association Dust of your lawn and camp chairs and get ready for the return of Singing on the Square to the Marion Street side of the Limestone County Courthouse in downtown Athens, AL this Friday, April 29th at 6:00PM. The 2016 concert series is sponsored by Jimmy Smith Buick GMC and presented by Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association free to the public.   Most shows kick off at 6:00PM and go to 8:00PM.   Grab a to-go dinner and dine al fresco while you enjoy this year's variety of groups and music. The 2016 schedule will be an irregular one, so grab your calendar and mark the dates and times below. ATHENS-LIMESTONE COUNTY TOURISM  & SPONSOR JIMMY SMITH BUICK-GMC present SINGING ON THE SQUARE 2016 CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE   April 29th  6PM - Lillian Glanton and the Elk River Boys 7PM - Wade Oliver and the Good O' Boys May 20th 6PM- Dixie Bluegrass Boys 7PM - Cheryl Llewellyn June 3rd 6PM - Southern Splendor Chorus with Rocket City Chorus June 17th  6PM -Just Down the Road July 1st  6PM - DJ's and Friends July 15th  6PM - Henry River Honey August 19th 6:30PM - Athens State Community Band The rain location for the 2016 Singing on the Square will be at the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL.   The Vietnam Veterans Building is one block east of the Market Street and Elm Street intersection at the T-junction of Lucas Ferry Road.   The Vietnam Veterans Building is approximately 3.4 miles from the traffic light at Elm Street and U.S. Highway 31N. Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association 100 North Beaty Street Athens, Alabama 35611 256-232-5411 Update your Email Preferences or Unsubscribe

Athens State Student Groups Sponsoring Earth and Arbor Day Festival

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Guy McClure
Guy.McClure@athens.edu

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April 19, 2016
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Athens State Student Groups Sponsoring Earth and Arbor Day Festival

    ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University’s Student Government Association, the Health and Sciences Career Club, TriBeta, Kappa Pi, Phi Theta Lambda Alumni Association, and the Art Club will join forces to sponsor Earth and Arbor Day Festival 2016.  The event will be held Saturday, April 23 from noon until 4 p.m. on Beasley Field of the Athens State campus.


     The Earth and Arbor Day Festival is the biggest event of the spring semester and will feature tree tours, music, food, face-painting, rock-climbing wall, slip-n-slide, bubble ball, games and much more. All events are free and open to the public. Families are welcome. 


    “Last year’s event was very well attended and this year’s will be a great chance to learn while having fun,” says Athens State Director of Student Activities Terry Stepp. “We look forward to seeing students, families from the community, and anyone who would like to spend a day on our historic campus.”

    The Earth and Arbor Day Festival is the last student event of the academic year. It also gives Athens State graduating seniors a fantastic send-off. Call 256-233-8241 for more information.

Fish Fries, Barbecue and Everything Fried

One of the great things about Agritourism is that it includes the celebration of food!  Whether it's seafood, beef, chicken or seafood -- it's grown and harvested by farmers around the world.  Athens-Limestone Alabama has some great opportunities for upcoming "Food Exploration" including Fish Fries, Barbecue Cookoffs, Festivals and more.   Here's a collection of upcoming events where your tastebuds will thank you and you'll have fun too--



Apr 21st -- Swamp John's Seafood Fest  Tanner United Methodist  19607 Huntsville-Brownsferry Road  Tanner, AL    Enjoy a fresh cooked feast of Chicken, Catfish, Shrimp or a combination of all or any.  The meal includes fries, slaw, hush puppies and tea.  Eat in or take out for $11.00 per plate from 4:00PM-7:00PM.  For information, call and leave a message: 256-232-0482

Apr 23rd -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre   Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room  18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road  Elkmont, AL  Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals.  Two Seatings options:  5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person  To view menu or make reservation:  http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/

Apr 24th -- Island Spice - Athens Grand Opening Kickoff   Island Spice - Athens  616 U.S. Highway 31S Athens, AL   Grab your lawn chairs and come enjoy the Reggae bands on the patio for a free concert as the Island Spice family kickoff a week of celebration during the grand opening Unity Fest.  Enjoy food specials including vegetarian and gluten free offerings from 11:00AM-8:00PM.  For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/island-spice-athens-grand-opening-tickets-24794070733

Apr 27th -- Administrative Professionals Day Celebration Luncheon  Limestone County Event Center 114 West Pryor Street Athens, AL   Family Resource Center is hosting the 2016 Administrative Professionals Day Celebration Luncheon at 11:30AM to help you celebrate and recognize your appreciation of your support staff.  Tickets are $20.00 per guest and include entertainment, food, guest speakers, door prizes and more.  For additional information: alcfamilyrc@gmail.com

Apr 29th -- Fish Fry  Emmanuel Baptist Church 1917 U.S. Highway 72W  Athens, AL  Enjoy a lunch of Catfish, Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Slaw, Hush Puppies, Drink and Dessert from 11:00AM-1:00PM.  $10.00 Advance Purchase or $12.00 at the door.  Proceeds benefit the museum.  To purchase your advance ticket, visit the Alabama Veterans Museum 100 West Pryor Street in Athens.  For more information, 256-771-7578

Apr 30th-- Sassafras Tea Day  Downtown Elkmont, AL  Come join the fun at this unique festival celebrating a very Southern drink Sassafras Tea from 10:00AM-1:00PM.  A newly found photo of the post-Civil War Sulfur Creek Trestle will be unveiled and the history of the battle will be presented.  For more information: 256-278-1262.

May 14th -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre   Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room  18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road  Elkmont, AL  Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals.  Two Seatings options:  5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person  To view menu or make reservation:  http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/

May 16th -- Vietnam Veterans Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner  Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 Post 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL  Join the VVA Chapter 511 for an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti meal including salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for $7.00.  Chose lunch from 11:00AM-1:00PM or dinner from 5:00PM-7:00PM or both!

Jun 10th & 11th -- Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cookoff  Downtown Elkmont, AL  Join the Elkmont Lions Club for their newly Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned Backyard Division cookoff.  Categories will be Pulled Pork, Chicken and Ribs.  The Public will enjoy music, sampling and concessions.  Tickets to sample for People's Choice to be announced.  Cook teams interested in participating should visit: www.elkmontlionsclub.com  For more information: ldpylant25902@yahoo.com

Jun 11th -- Athens Grease Festival  Downtown Athens, AL  Enjoy a day of everything deep fried.  More info to come.  http://athensgreasefestival.com/

Jun 11th -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre   Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room  18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road  Elkmont, AL  Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals.  Two Seatings options:  5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person  To view menu or make reservation:  http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/

Jun 20th-- Vietnam Veterans Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner  Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 Post 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL  Join the VVA Chapter 511 for an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti meal including salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for $7.00.  Chose lunch from 11:00AM-1:00PM or dinner from 5:00PM-7:00PM or both!

Jun 24th-- Senior Lunch Matinee Show   Yesterdays Event Center 15631 Brownsferry Road Athens, AL   Join Yesterdays for a complete lunch including drink and dessert for $11.00, and entertainment featuring a special performance, Celebrate American Veterans with singer/impressionist Kevin Adams and includes a trip to the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens.  Doors open 10:30AM, Event begins 11:00AM and showtime 12:00PM with a show length 60-75 minutes. Groups of all size welcome.  Bus parking available.  Cancellation fee may apply.  Pre-reservation required, send reservation email to: Info@YesterdaysEvents.com.​

Bring your appetite ... cause we're closer than you think.

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