ATHENS-Here is what Athens-Limestone County has for our week of Independence:
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on discount for Veterans.
Starting Monday, June 30 and running through July 4th at 12:00!!….The Ron
Pettus display of American Flags at Alabama Veterans Museum. Ron Pettus’
collection of flags brings to life the history of America, through its most
recognizable symbol – the Stars and Stripes. From the Civil War,
Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II and other flag items of
interest. It’s a flag collection that’s been 50 years in the making. Call
Director Sandy Thompson at the Museum 256-771-7578.
June 30th – Limestone County DHR is host Yellow Dot Day for community
safety. The Yellow Dot Program was created to assist citizens following
automobile accidents with life threatening injuries. Limestone Co. DHR and
co-sponsor Woodman of the World Chapter 514 are having a Yellow Dot Day on
June 30th before the busy July 4th weekend to help make your days on the
road safer. A simple packet is created containing your photo, a complete
personal information form, a Yellow Dot decal for your rear window and a
Yellow Dot folder for your glove box. During Yellow Dot Day, Limestone
County DHR and volunteers will help you assemble your Yellow Dot folder for
each member of your family. They will take your picture, print it and
adhere it your personal folder. You’ll will fill in Emergency Information
including allergies, medications, doctors and your personal information.
Place the Yellow Dot in the lower left corner of your rear windshield or
lower left corner of motorcycle license plate so First Responders will know
to look for your information in the glove box or compartment of your
motorcycle after an accident. Woodmen of the World Chapter 514, co-sponsor
of this event, will be giving each family who signs-up either a patriotic
book or a small flag, whiles supplies last. For more information, Jennifer
White at 256-216-6411
July 2nd – Share your Red during the Red, White and Blue Blood Drive at the
LifeSouth Blood Mobile Wednesday, July 2nd 10:00AM – 2:00PM presented by
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association.
Did you know…
July 4th – 6th is ranked as the deadliest holiday of the year in the U.S.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Statistics
In 2013, Alabama State Troopers investigated 434 traffic crashes resulting
in 154 injuries and 4 deaths.
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood American Red Cross
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
1 pint of blood can save 3 lives
American Red Cross
July 3rd and 5th – Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival 309 East Forrest
Street, Athens, AL Join the Athens Lions Club for another season at the
Kiddie Carnival on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – closed July 4th – from
6:30PM to 9:30PM. 10 Rides for toddlers and small children to enjoy. Ride
tickets are $0.25 each. Concessions including popcorn, sno cones, cotton
candy, funnel cakes, sandwiches and drinks. Older kids and adults can enjoy
bingo too. The Carnival continues through Aug 2nd on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays from 6:30PM to 9:30PM.
July 4th – Come enjoy the Athens-Limestone County Firework Show as the
rockets and bombs light the sky in brilliant color over the Athens High
School Stadium on U.S. 31N. Bring your chair, blanket or drop the tailgate
on the truck and have some fun with friends as darkness falls over Athens
for this annual event. There will be no seating available in the stadium.
Parking allowed at the Athens Rec Center, Central Church of Christ, Athens
High School parking lot and across from the school at K-Mart. Fireworks
will begin between 8:30 & 9:00PM with a 20 minute show.
MEDIA RELEASE/ATHENS-LIMESTONE COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION/TERESA A. TODD
