ATHENS-Come to Athens in November. Athens has a host of fun activities and events for the moth of November. Bring your family and enjoy the crisp November air in Athens. Do not forget the last couple of days in October there is plenty of Tricks and Treats to finish out the month!
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Athens-Limestone Tourism
Taste samples of dishes from Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama and Columbia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Bottled water will be provided. Free event hosted by the local Latino community and Athens-Limestone Tourism.
First Christian Church Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m., city parking lot behind U.G. White
Free downtown event for kids to trick-or-treat early.
Domestic Violence Walk
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Beasley Field and downtown
Sponsored by Athens State Chapter of the AAUW. Start at Beasley Field, walk to downtown around The Square and back to university. In the event of rain, will move to the gym. Please wear something purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Maggie Moos will be in the ice cream parlor and will give 15 percent of proceeds from ice cream and T-shirt sales to Healing Place Domestic Violence Shelter.
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:https://appleannie5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=3140
Limestone County Relay for Life Kickoff
Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Student Center on Hobbs Street
Sign up your team, learn about this year’s campaign event, etc. Food provided. RSVP at 256-536-1863.
Alabama Veterans Museum Golf Tournament
Friday, Nov. 6, Flights at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Canebrake Golf Course
Four-person Scramble Golf Tournament. Shotgun start. Foursome Team $500; Foursome + Mulligan Pack $600. Cost includes lunch, range balls, door prizes, T-shirt and prizes for teams, longest drive, closest to the pin. To register or more information call 256-771-7578
Coffee Call
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8-9:30 a.m., Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
Join fellow veterans and their families for breakfast and fellowship. For more information, call Director Sandy Thompson at 256-771-7578.
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, Nov. 7, starts at 11 a.m., downtown Athens area
Veterans Day Parade will start at Athens High, go around Square, and go south on Jefferson Street to Hometown. Those interested in having an entry in the parade can call Roxanne at 256-206-6702.
Sherri Adams Pink Ribbon Run/Walk
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., Sportsplex
Join the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation for this memorial run of Sherri Adams, a dedicated nurse who fought cancer and succumbed to complications in 2011. Money from the run is used to update mammography equipment and offer opportunities for early detection to women and men in the Limestone County. For more details or to register, visit sherriadamsrun.com
Hospice of Limestone County & MADD Celebration of Remembrance and Hope Service
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Garth Chapel
Anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one is invited.
Simply Gospel Concert
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Athens State University Ballroom
Cost is $5. Concert to feature Athens State Community Chorus and The Decatur Civic Chorus.
Christmas Open House and Merry Market
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, 1-4 p.m., downtown Athens
Sponsored by the Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce and the Spirit of Athens. Participating merchants will have holiday sales, door prizes, etc. There will be a Merry Market inside the Center for Lifelong Learning with holiday vendors. Santa, Mother Christmas and special entertainment will be around downtown from 1-4 p.m. both days. Santa’s grand entrance via Athens Fire Department will be at 1 p.m. both days, and he will be available for photos from 1-3 p.m. at the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Cowart Elementary 5K Rivalry Run
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m., Cowart Elementary
Runners will show support of their college teams by wearing crazy costumes and school colors. Pre-registration is $25. After Nov. 7, cost is $35. To register or for more information, go to rivalryrun5k.itsyourrace.com.
