ATHENS-If you are ready for a mini-vacation, we invite you to spend it in Athens for the next few days. We have great food, law enforcement going into the air, an event for car and bike lovers, free Earth Day activities, a way to recycle your prescription drugs safely, a trail ride and a free concert!
Fish Fry
Friday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church
Fundraiser to the Alabama Veterans Museum. $10 pre-sale and $12 at door. Carry out available. Call 256-771-7578 for info. Tickets available at the museum.
Cops on Top
Friday, April 25, to Saturday, April 26, at Wal-Mart
Athens police officers will partner with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department and be on a scissor lift above Wal-Mart seeking donations to support the Special Olympics of Alabama.
Prescription Drug Take Back
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Athens Police Department
Please do not throw your prescription drugs in the trash or flush them down the toilet, which releases them into the environment. Safely discard them by taking them to APD for proper disposal.
Earth Day Celebration and Outdoor Expo
Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Big Spring Memorial Park
Free event with activities, exhibitors, information, door prizes, food, presentations, live critters like bats, reptiles and raptors and lots of fun! Call 256-233-8728 for more info.
Cars and Bikes on The Square
Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Athens
Lou Santiago of Car Fix, Team Hammer and McCormick Racing will attend. Open to all specialty vehicles and motorcycles. Public can view for free. Call Tom Schuman at 256-457-9179.
19th annual Limestone County TRIAD Trail Ride
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m., Elkmont Rural Village
TRIAD is an organization that partners seniors with law enforcement. $15 adults, $5 children 12 and under and $5 for non-riders. Includes hamburgers, hot dogs and desserts. Proceeds support Project LifeSaver in Athens and Limestone County and the law enforcement appreciation breakfast. Gate opens at 8 a.m. Enter by the campground from Easter Ferry Road. Do not enter through the Village by the pavilion. For more information, call Sheriff Mike Blakely at 256-232-0111. 
Athens State University Community Band Spring Concert
Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., Carter Gym, Athens State.
Under the direction of Dan Havely. Free event. For more information about the concert, call 256-233-8296.
