ATHENS-Athens is going to be a hive of activity in the month of March. You are invited to come enjoy events all through the month and maybe learn a thing or two along the way!
Poke Sallet Follies
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 11, 12 and 13, Athens Senior Center; Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with dinner; Sunday, a lunch matinee at 2 p.m.
Tickets are on sale weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Athens Senior Center, as well as on Monday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes a meal from 306 BBQ. This is a variety show where local leaders and some-what talented folks known as the Prime Time Players perform crazy skits and spoof shows, songs, local issues and more. This year’s theme is Athens Choice Awards and the skits include a spoof of the Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge, city and county officials attempting to rap live to the song “Rapper’s Delight,” and a local version of Athens Family Feud. The show is a fundraiser for the Limestone County Foundation for Aging. It is directed by Stacey Givens.
Limestone County Home and Garden Show
Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, Limestone County Event Center
Hosted by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce. Friday hours are 5-8 p.m. and Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend admission is $3. Tickets are available at the Chamber or at the door. Get gardening tips, information on home décor and home improvement, landscaping ideas, emergency preparedness information, plus food, door prizes and kid activities.
Athens High School Career Fair
Friday, March 11, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Athens High School gym
A hands-on opportunity to educate students about future career opportunities in Athens and Limestone County. To register as an exhibitor, call 256-233-6613. Space is limited.
Learn-to-Read’s 21st annual Corporate Spelling Bee
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m., Athens High School cafeteria
Cheer on area businesses and organizations as they vie for the title of Spelling Bee Champs. Snacks provided.
Saint Patrick’s Day Concert by Henri’s Notions
Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m., Athens State’s McCandless Hall
The Livingston Concert Lecture Series at Athens State University is sponsoring this free concert by Henri’s Notions, regarded as the South’s premier Celtic band. Henri’s Notions creates a musical mix of traditional Celtic and American music as well as their own compositions that have a rhythm and voice reflective of their Southern heritage. For more information call 256-233-8241.
Paws for the Environment
March 1 through April 30
Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful’s inaugural Paws for the Environment Photo Contest endorsed by Elkmont’s superstar 1/2 marathon-running bloodhound, Ludivine. To enter, submit a photo of your dog along with an entry form and a $5 donation to KALB. If the photo is submitted with a $10 donation (instead of $5), it will include entry into the contest plus 10 votes for the entered pooch. Entries will be accepted now through April 22nd; however, the sooner an entry is received, the sooner it will be eligible for votes. This contest is open to everyone and is a fundraiser for KALB, which is a non-profit affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. All donations are tax deductible. On March 15, the public will vote for their favorite entries. A $1 donation to KALB will equal one vote. Online voting and donations will be available; however, voting may be done by mail or at the KALB office located at 125 East Street in Athens. Winning entries will be those with the most votes at the close of voting. Final voting will take place at KALB’s Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO on April 30. Winning dogs will be featured in the 2017 Paws for the Environment Calendar, a copy of which will be given to each winning owner. Some winners will be offered a photo shoot in preparation for the calendar.
Elk River Canoe and Kayak Train Cleanup
Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.-noon
Hosted by KALB and sponsored by TVA. Lunch provided at noon. Contest for teams that collect the most pounds of debris with cash prizes for first through third ($250, $150 and $100). Contest entry deadline is March 30. General entry deadline is April 6.
Youth Education and Awareness Conference
Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Athens State’s gym and classroom building
An event for the entire family, however children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian.
Free activities, prizes and food. Goal is to provide educational awareness in the areas of science, technology (STEAM), art, reading, leadership, health, anti-bullying, nutrition, time and money management, social media, and advocacy to address specific needs of children ages 3-19 years old, and families in this area of Alabama.
8:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast in Gym
8:30-9:00am: Program
9:00-11:30: class sessions and activities (Classroom Bldg.)
12:00-2:30: Lunch, activities, and entertainment
