ATHENS – Upcoming events for the rest of January and all of February for Athens and Limestone County.
● Athens-Limestone Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m., Square and Limestone County Event Center
Sponsored by the Limestone County branch of the NAACP, City of Athens and Limestone County. Will lineup at 9:30 a.m. on the south side of the Courthouse. Will march around The Square at 10 a.m. and go to the Limestone County Event Center for a program where students will read their winning essays, music and more. Refreshments will be served after the program.
● 17th annual Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Ceremony
Monday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m., Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church on Westmoreland Avenue
Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward O. Jackson from Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Birmingham. The Round Island Creek Association Male Chorus will perform. The committee will present the Dr. C. Eric Lincoln Humanitarian of the Year Award. Lunch will be provided after the program.
● Our Town Series – What You Didn’t Know About Annexation
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Athens State Center for Lifelong Learning on The Square
Instructors are Mayor Ronnie Marks and former state representative Tom Butler.
Annexation is the permanent acquisition and incorporation of some territory into another geo-political territory. Why should that matter to you? Find out how annexation can affect voting, taxation, and school districts. This is part of a series called “Our Town” where speakers from the city and their guests will discuss a topic a month to share information about Athens. Cost is $5 and includes pie.
● Jessica Elkins Memorial Pageant
Saturday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m., Athens Middle School auditorium, 601 S. Clinton St.
Proceeds benefit the Jessica Elkins Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athens High School. Registration is Friday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. Fee is $50 per entry and $10 each for the photogenic category or three entries for $25 for photogenic. There also will be the Ugly Walk. For information, call 256-777-8949 or go online atwww.missmodelamerica.com.
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● Our Town Series – Redistricting: Gains and Losses
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mayor Ronnie Marks and Athens State political professor Jess Brown
Redistricting is the process of drawing electoral boundaries. What does redistricting mean to Athens? Find out how the outcomes of elections are swayed when new lines are drawn. This is part of a series called “Our Town” where speakers from the city and their guests will discuss a topic a month to share information about Athens. Cost is $5 and includes pie.
● 26th annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge and Silent Auction
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (auction ends at 1:30 p.m.), Athens High School
$10 per person to taste and vote on 32 different chili recipes. Bid on sports items, artwork, gift certificates, lawn and garden supplies, etc. Proceeds benefit services provided by Hospice of Limestone County, such as Camp Home, respite workers, etc. Call 256-232-5017 for tickets or to be a challenger.
