September In Athens..Come..Enjoy..Learn

by Holly Hollman
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ATHENS-FEATURED2ATHENS-The summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner.  Athens is teeming with fun events and things to do.  Here is just a sampling of events for September:

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Saturday, Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m., downtown Athens
Bring your hot rod, motorcycle, truck or unique vehicle and park on The Square to share your love of automobiles with other enthusiasts. Shop the boutiques and stores and enjoy a meal downtown.

coffee-200x161Coffee Call
Saturday, Sept. 5, 8-9:30 a.m., Alabama Veterans Museum
Join fellow veterans and their families for breakfast. This has become a popular event for area veterans. For information, call Director Sandy Thompson at 256-771-7578.friday after five

Fridays After Five
Friday, Sept. 11, 5-8 p.m., downtown Athens
Downtown shops and vendors will be open later for shopping, art, music and dining.

logo9/11 Heroes Run
Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 a.m. start at Alabama Veterans Museum
Join the Athens portion of the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K to honor the sacrifice of the heroes of 9/11 and the wars fought since. Athens Fire and Rescue will have firefighters running/walking in turnout gear. For more information or to volunteer: athens@911heroesrun.org or visit www.travismanion.org/tmf_911run_race/911-heroes-run-athens-al/

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Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Big Spring Memorial Park
Join Team Victory 4 All in the park to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. Meet superheroes, participate in a one-mile fun run, and enjoy kids’ activities, food, music and a motorcycle show. More info at www.teamvictory4all.org
logo2Natural Gas Fall Workshop
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 14-17, Leak City on Sanderfer Road
This workshop is operations focused suitable for field level operating professionals, supervisors, team leaders, and managers. Major focus will be on Operator Qualification covered tasks. Leak City offers hands on training opportunities. Several sessions held at Leak City will include testing and evaluation which can satisfy operator RE‐Qualification requirements. This RE‐Qualification will be recognized by the APGA Security and Integrity Foundation. Four full days of technical workshops; professional development workshop; safety roundtable; operations & regulatory compliance update and roundtable; and a National Gas Rodeo Competition. Full Workshop is $375, Two Day is $325 and One Day registration fee is $175. All fees include materials breakfast, lunch, snacks, Tuesday night reception and Wednesday night cookout. For more information or to register: http://apgasif.org/events/2015-natural-gas-fall-workshop/

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Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Limestone County Event Center
Antique and military guns, ammo, knives and edged weapons, uniforms, helmets, medals, patches, badges, flags, field gear, documents, photography and more. Admission is $5 per adult/2-Day pass $8; Children under 12, military, police, fire and rescue and re-enactors in uniform get in free. For more information call 256-771-7578.

Duck and Run 15 LOGO UPDATED (3)KALB Duck and Run 5K
Saturday, Sept. 19, 7 a.m. start on East Street
Course is through historic areas of Athens. Prizes will be awarded, including cash prizes. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200registered runners. Run benefits Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful. For more information or to register, go online at: www.duckandrun5k.com/p/duck-and-run-5k.html
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle RideTrail-of-Tears-logo
Saturday, Sept. 19, expected to reach Athens between 1-2 p.m., U.S. 72
This ride starts at Bridgeport and goes through Athens to Waterloo to commemorate the force removal of Native Americans from the area. Athens Police will block access to the westbound lanes of U.S. 72 during its stretch in the city limits.

{A6A0692D-B904-4CC6-B29F-59AD752B7734}_JessicaElkinsCHEERFirst Annual Meningitis Awareness Birthday Luncheon
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12-1 p.m., Athens-Limestone Hospital Education Department
Hosted in memory of Athens High student Jessica Elkins, who died from meningitis. Tickets are $20 and are available at the hospital gift shop or through the foundation. Proceeds benefit the Jessica Elkins Meningitis Foundation. Limited seating is available.

 

 

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