Volunteers Are The Heart Of KALB
I have conversations with our office manager, Leigh Patterson, frequently about the value of our volunteers and how much they are appreciated. Leigh and I comprise 1.5 employees (Leigh works part...
View ArticleThe Heritage Children’s Chorale Of The South Enters Its 27th Season
The Heritage Children’s Chorale of the South, a professional children’s chorus made up of young people ranging in age from eight to eighteen, proudly announces open auditions for the 2015-2016 season....
View ArticleThe Duck and Run 5K — It’s a Race for the Environment!
Get ready…get set…GO to Raceroster.com and register to be part of the 12th Annual Duck and Run 5K taking place on Saturday, September 19th to support the work of Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful! The...
View ArticleFall In North Alabama Is Festival Season
With the weather starting to cool off and the days getting shorter, that is a sure sign fall is on its way. In my line of work, it means fall fun is about to begin! September 1st – 30th, the...
View Article9/11 Heroes Run – Alabama Veterans’ Museum
On September 12, 2015, the first 9/11 Heroes Run will be held in Athens. The run, which is being managed by Whitney Hollingsworth, will benefit the the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives. Whitney...
View ArticleClean & Green – Will You Have A “Duck Norris” In This Race?
Right now, some of you out there are searching for the perfect name for the ducks you are going to adopt for this race. We’ve had Quick Draw McQuack, Duck Norris, Iona Bigyot, and Armand Hammer...
View ArticleAthens, AL “Haunts Walks” Tickets Now on Sale
Athens, AL – Everyone knows that Athens, Alabama is a beautiful historic town. Most people know that many of the structures predate the Civil War? You may even know some of the personal history of our...
View ArticleOctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness covers miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and any unexpected death of an infant. The movement began in 1987, and on October 25, 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated...
View ArticleMusic, Stories And Frightening Tales In October!
Fall is here, and October is full of exciting events for the whole family in Athens and Limestone County. Make your plans now to attend these fun and/or frightening affairs! On Oct. 2nd, 3rd, 9th,...
View ArticleCalendar – Athens Alabama
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View ArticleAlabama Veterans’ Museum – The Museum And Matching Funds
The Alabama Veterans Museum was formed to create, maintain and operate an institution to honor and perpetuate the memories of all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States...
View ArticleLearning As A Lifestyle – The Center Of Everything
Sometimes in life, you jump feet first into a new adventure. The whole “door closes, window opens thing.” Ok, maybe it is more a leap of faith. That is what has recently happened to me. As of February...
View ArticleThe 2015 Athens Christmas Open House: A Tradition to Experience
For nearly three decades, Athens merchants located on and off the Square have thrown a “shopping shindig” that has become a traditional part of the Athens Christmas Season. This year, the 29th Annual...
View ArticleTourism – Veterans Parade And Christmas Open House
The Alabama Veterans’ Museum will have their monthly Coffee Call Saturday November 7th at 8AM. Following Coffee Call, get ready for the annual Veterans Day Parade at 11AM in Athens, AL. The event is...
View ArticleJoin the Mayor’s Initiative to Decrease Roadside Litter
Our Athens Mayor is very anti-litter and pro-recycling. He not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk. You may drive past Mayor Marks as he’s picking up litter on the side of a road or as he’s...
View ArticleWhat Makes Ronnie Roll: Hanging On To The Holidays
The events in Paris were hanging over us as we began the interview, and we sighed for a moment as we realized that, like it or not, we are at war, and a so called “holy war” at that. We talked about...
View ArticleTourism – A Time For New Traditions
Athens’ Big Spring Memorial Park has been transformed into a venue for the beginning of a new tradition for the Christmas Holidays, starting December 5th and continuing through January 3rd. This...
View ArticleClean & Green – Give The Gift Of Recycling
Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of providing the program for all 5th and 6th grade 4H Club meetings during the month of November. Yes, nearly 50 presentations and over 1,000 students reached...
View ArticleWhy We Are The #1 Tourist Attraction In Limestone County
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, I would like to say “Thank You” to our wonderful community for another outstanding year! It is amazing how time just...
View ArticleYear In Review – What Makes Ronnie Roll
The City of Athens greeted 2015 with winter weather events that demonstrated the kindness of our employees and community. A three-day cold snap from Jan. 7-9 resulted in TVA seeing peak demands across...
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