ATHENS-A fun fall weekend is in store for Athens. Fridays After Five will have activities downtown, hundreds of cars, trucks and bikes are coming for a show at the Sportsplex and Trinity SDA Church is sponsoring a free concert by the renowned Oakwood University Aeolians in honor of the Spirit of Athens. Check out these events and more…
● Fridays After Five
Friday, Oct. 9, 5-8 p.m., downtown Athens
Last time this season to fall for Fridays After Five, which will offer monster music, candy treats, special sales, Oktoberfest food, local art, S’more making, sidewalk games and more. Various merchants and vendors participating. www.fridaysafterfive.com
● Athens Sportsplex Car, Truck and Bike Show
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9-3, Sportsplex on U.S. 31
Free to spectators (will be vendors selling items). Hundreds of vintage and specialty vehicles with cash prizes for competitors. Will have food vendors, music, etc. Athens Recreation has been told to plan for more than 800 entries. Call 256-777-0606 for more information.
● Trinity Seventh-Day Adventist Church Aeolians Concert 
honoring the Spirit of Athens
Saturday, Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m., eastside of The Square
A free concert for the City of Athens in honor of the Spirit of Athens, the city’s nationally accredited Main Street Alabama program. The Aeolians of Oakwood University originally organized in 1946 under the late Dr. Eva B. Dykes. Since its inception, the choir has traveled widely, touching the hearts of both young and old with inspirational singing. http://www.oakwood.edu/academics/departments/music/174-aeolians
● Athens Haunts Walks
Tuesdays in October (Dates remaining Oct. 13, 20, 27), 6-9 p.m., Visitors Center on Beaty St.
Sponsored by Athens-Limestone Tourism Association. Tour historic Athens with local storytellers who will share the city’s ghostly lore. Walks sell out quickly. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, week days, 8-4:30 and Saturdays 8-12. Cost is $5; under 5 is free. There are two tours each night with the first group departing at 6:30 p.m. and a second group at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a small flash light. On Oct. 27 there will be a costume contest for those who wish to dress up in their scary or favorite attire. For more information call 256-232-5411.
● Pink Elephant Luncheon
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m., Limestone County Event Center
Join Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation as they raise funds for mammogram scholarships and technology for early breast cancer detection to save the lives of men and women in the community. Contact Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation for details 256.233.9557 or email: lainet@alhnet.org
● The Fifth Quarter Called The Gathering 
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Limestone County Event Center
Event hosted by the MTM Corporation. For youth from Athens, Decatur and Huntsville areas to enjoy free food, games, worship and live music after the football games. Call 256-272-1686 for more information.
● Athens Storytelling Festival
Oct. 20-24, various times, The Square
Enjoy stories told under the big top in historic downtown Athens with storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy, Andy Offutt Irwin, Michael Reno Harrell and Bil Lepp. The local tellers competition will be Tuesday, Oct. 20. School children will attend for free (registration has already been done for this) on Oct. 21-22. Tickets are available for “The Whole Shebang”, the weekend or individual days. For tickets and storyteller information, go to www.athensstorytellingfestival.com.
● Apple Annie Monster Dash 5K and 1 Mile Scary Scurry
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon, Swan Creek Park
Hosted by the Athena League to raise funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Athens/Limestone and Joy’s House. Includes a Family Fun Zone with games, face painting, food, music and a hot air balloon. Awards for most spirited Apple Annie runner. Costumes encouraged. For registration information, go to: http://www.naolweb.com/rivercityrunner/2015-Apple-Annie-5k-1.pdf
