Calendar of Events Play Outside Day October 3
Families everywhere are encouraged to get outside the first Saturday of every month and play in public parks, enjoy trails, hit the waterways, explore greenspaces and just play! Limestone County offers over 20 trails to explore including walking, cycling, horseback riding and kayaking – perfect for all ages. For more information: 256-232-5411
20th Annual Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby October 3
With KALB at Big Spring Memorial Park. 127 East Street in Athens. 4:00PM-6:00PM. Buy your lucky duck or quack pack at the Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful office or online at KALBcares.org for your chances at prizes like a Marriott Hotel package, jewlery and other great prizes. $2,000 Grand Prize. Sponsored by American Leakless Company.
Veterans Post Free Veterans' Breakfast October 10
At the Amvets Post 21. 22769 Black Road in Athens. Receive a pancake or egg breakfast with the trimmings from 7:00AM9:30AM. Non-Veterans $6.00. All are welcome. For more information: 256-444-2793 or www.AmVetsAL21.com
1st Annual AMVETS Post 21 Horse, Pony & Mule Fun Day October 10
Games begin at 9:15am. Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, Athens AL. For riders of all ages! Class Fees $5 per class. Admission $5 Non-riders / Children under 5 free. Concessions available on the grounds. Pre-Registration: https:// forms.gle/86tQZWGGtgbqsN2q7 Pre-registration is preferred. Still must show up to registration and check-in, but process will be faster. More info and updates can be found on Facebook @ Amvets Post 21 Horse Show. https://www.facebook.com/ Amvets-Post-21-Horse-Show-108470637595258/ If you would also like to purchase t-shirts, please fill out this form: https:// forms.gle/oqDPuiFXfWTWdVK39
6th Annual Sports-Plex Charity Car Show October 10
respectful of everyone's personal spaces. (at this point, mask will not be required but encouraged). Show and Shine only - No trophies or judging. All cars/trucks/bikes welcome. Door prizes and cash awards throughout the day. For more info: Joseph at 256-777-0606
Halloween ATV Trail in Elkmont October 10
28890 AL-127 in Elkmont. 9:00AM-8:00PM. The Halloween decorated trails are great for beginners and the whole family so bring the dirt bike and/or four wheeler and make a day. $5.00 per rider.
Truck Invasion Cruise In on the Square October 10
Downtown Athens from 6:00PM-9:00PM for all makes and models of Trucks and SUV's only. No judging, no trophies-just show and shine; enjoy the shops and eateries around the Square. Please leave parking on the north side (Lucia's and Village Pizza) for patrons.
The Right to Vote: History of Women's Suffrage October 14
Athens-Limestone Public Library. 603 South Jefferson Street in Athens. 11:00AM-12:00PM. Free and open to the public, visitors are invited to bring a lunch for this presentation by the League of Women Voters of Tennessee Valley. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Candlelight Memorial October 15
Limestone County Courthouse. 150 South Marion Street in Athens. 7:00PM-8:00PM. The Alabama Chapter of the TEARS Foundation will be lighting candles to honor the name's of baby's lost to miscarriage, still birth and infant or child loss. The name's will be spoken aloud as each candle is lit on the east side steps of the courthouse. You may submit a name to honored by mail alabamachapter@thetearsfoundation.org and you do not have to be present for your baby to be honored.
Athens SportsPlex. US31 and Elm Street in Athens. 9:00AM2:00PM benefiting Eli's Block Party Childhood Cancer Foundation. Registration: $20.00 per vehicle; registration ends at 12:00PM. Food and drink concessions, Kids' Dug Out Playground, DJ & music by David Sharp. Notice... we will be practicing 6 ft. social distancing and doing our best to be
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For the health and safety of our volunteers and the public, we regret that the VVA Spaghetti Day has been canceled until further notice. Thank you for your support and understanding. October 02 - October 15, 2020
