Athens State University Professor of Economics, Bill Wilkes, has assembled 
Twenty-two year old director and screenwriter Brad Thompson, along with his crew, submitted two films for this year’s George Lindsey UNA Film Festival; Collecting Chloe & Honor Code. The Athens, Al. native and UNA student said “I’d like to use this opportunity as a stepping stone either to Los Angeles or to New York,” 
You are invited to help the Susan G. Kormen '3
Day-60 mile Walk for the Cure'
March 11-13 - Polk Sallet Follies! - Tickets will go on sale February 15th @ 6:AM- Doors will open at 4:AM to the Senior Center. Tickets are $35. Volunteers to serve the dinner should contact Emily Haney as soon as possible. Call 256-233-6412
To see photos of last years event go to www.athensplus.com/polk_sallet09.htm
Friday March 12th,
Hampton lnn & Suites You are invited to our Grand Opening - 5pm-8pm. Athens/l-65, AL - 1222 Kelli Drive
www.athensplus.com/hamptoninn.htm
- Sponsored by Ruby Tuesdays, Logan's
Roadhouse, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Pepsi. We will also offer tours of our rooms, pool, fitness center, meeting room and all other amenities. We would love for you to attend. more info...
March 13th - Art On the Square Gears Up for 2010 Artist Workshops
A marketing workshop geared to visual artists who work in any medium will kick off the AOTS year. The first workshop will be held on Sat., March 13, 2010, from 9am- noon, at The Club House on Marion Street in downtown Athens. The event is titled Art Marketing! An Artist's Meet and Workshop! On Saturday, March 13, at 9am, AOTS will host this first of several planned gatherings of local artists in the area. This particular workshop will include marketing strategies specific to art. The agenda will include everything from creating a marketing kit and approaching galleries to developing grassroots marketing strategies. read more....
March 13 & 14 -
The Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home and Garden Show at the Athens Armory just off Hwy 31. This year vendors displaying all types of lawn and garden products will be available for purchase. Contact 256-232-2600 to reserve a booth or for more information.
March 25th (Thursday) at 6pm Retrobics Open House, FREE "Beginners Friendly" class & Door Prizes, Athens Recreation Center on US Hwy 31. For more info, call Pam Hartmann at 729-1160, email: retrobics@yahoo.com, or check us out on FaceBook.
March 26, Friday - BBQ RIB SANDWICH LUNCH - SPONSORED BY CITY OF ATHENS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM Includes Rib Sandwich, chips, canned coke and cookie.
PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY $7.00/LUNCH Deadline for tickets: March 12th.
PICK UP at the Old Council Chambers by Fire Hall on Marion Street on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 11:00-1:30 PM Free Delivery of 5 or more lunches within downtown area Please advise when purchasing ticket, if you want delivery. Vicky Dowd at 233-8730 Sharon Seay 233-8727 Heather Rouse, Beth Clem 232-1440 Or any City of Athens Relay Team Members MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. JOIN US IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!
March 27 - Spirit of Athens Easter Egg-stravaganza - starting at 9:AM The Spirit of 
Athens' Easter Egg-stravaganza will be a fun filled day for the children. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at The Club House 9-11 AM. Advanced tickets are required - adults $15.00 and children $10.00. The Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 AM on the lawn of the Limestone County Courthouse. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be from 11 AM - 1 PM. Fee for photo is $5.00. For more information call Trisha at 256-278-6436. Hop and shop at participating businesses. Enter to win a prize to be drawn at the end of the day. Winner does not have to be present to win. See last years photos
March 27 at 10:00 AM - Adult Corporate Spelling Bee - The 15th annual event will be held at Athens High School cafeteria. All it takes to enter the contest is a three-person team, and an alternate. To register, make a donation, sponsor the bee or get more information on the Learn-to-Read Council, call 256-230-3050. ltr@pclnet.net
March
27- Doggie Fun Fest
256-216-0945, www.hoplc.com
April
April 3rd Rodeo Queen Clinic at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena at 9:00 a.m. Pre-register cost is $20.00. - Rodeo Queen Contest- Application Deadline April 9,
April 3rd Alabama Opry - 7:PM Razzy Bailey and Stella Parton. 24861 Airport Road call 256.206.0211.
April 10, Chick-fil-A 5K Charity Run/ Walk at 8:00 a.m to benefit Jessica Elkins Meningitis Awareness Foundation. The run will take place throughout Historic downtown Athens, AL. Beginning at the Athens-Limestone Wellness Park. Cost: $20 if postmarked by February 27, $25 if postmarked by March 31, $30 in person April 9 or 10, 2010. Forms are at Chick-fil-A at Athens, or online at www.Active.com . There will be many awards given such as free Chick-fil-A for a year to the top male and female winners. You don’t want to miss it! Jessica died of Spinal Meningitis in December of 2007. After her passing, the Elkins Family has kept her memory alive by spreading awareness of this aggressive disease.
April 17-18 - 26th Annual Bloomin’ Festival – St. Bernard Prep-Cullman, Al St. Bernard Prep in Cullman, Alabama will host the 26th Annual Bloomin' Festival Arts and Craft Fair to be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18, 2010 in conjunction with
Ave Maria Grotto. Bloomin' Festival is a two day juried arts festival attracting more than 25,000 visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. The picturesque landscape of stone cut buildings on the grounds of Alabama's only Abbey provides a backdrop for the out-of-doors show. More than 140 booths are filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their work. The festival is the largest fundraiser annually for the operation and maintenance of the school.
April 24th - Limestone County Red Cross - MASH BASH 2010
Thirty years ago, there was a television show that followed a team of renegade Army doctors and their support staff in a medical field hospital during the Korean War. There was a chief surgeon, commanding officer, doctors, medics, nurses, a chaplain and a company clerk. Join the Limestone County Chapter, American Red Cross on Saturday, April 24, 2010 as we honor those who served our country. Attitude Adjustment Hour is at 18:00 (in plain language, Happy Hour is at 6 p.m.) Mess is at 1900 (that’s 7:00 p.m. for your civilians) Dress: Scrubs, fatigues, khakis or your best “I want out of this Army outfit!” Cost: $30 per person includes dinner and entertainment.
April 29 - Athens Ladies Civitan - 3rd Annual Annual Blue-Gold Charity Golf Classic
Canebrake Golf Club, Athens Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:00 AM Lunch / Check in / Putting Contest - 1:00 PM Shotgun Start HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES COMPLIMENTS OF McClary Ford Lincoln Mercury in Athens
May
May 8 1:00 p.m. Rodeo Parade line up at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. -
May 10th @ 5:00 p.m Preston’s Rodeo Kickoff at Preston’s Western Wear - Hwy 72 Athens, AL Kid’s Day, Horseback rides…All Free Fun
May 11 7:00 p.m. Street Dance/Western Fashion Show on the north side of the Limestone County Courthouse Square. Contestants should arrive no later Than 6:30 p.m.
May 14 10:00 a.m. Exceptional Rodeo for individuals with special needs at The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. The public is welcome! - 6:00 p.m. Gates Open at The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena 8:00 p.m. Rodeo -
May 15 12:00 p.m. Miss Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Contestants Luncheon at the Central Church of Christ Hwy 31/Hwy 251. The Miss Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Contestants will model, answer impromptu questions and present a 2-3 minute speech. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are limited.
May 15 6:00 p.m. Gates Open at The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena - 8:00 p.m. Rodeo
June
June 25th - Tickets for Star Wars exhibit at U.S. Space & Rocket Center®
on sale NOW! More than 150,000 expected for Center’s "biggest event ever"! HUNTSVILLE, AL -- The Rocket City will take on a futuristic look next summer as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center brings one of the world’s most popular exhibits to the Tennessee Valley. The Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit will fill the original museum building at the Space Center, and museum hours are being extended to handled the anticipated crowds. In fact, tickets are already on sale! "We believe this will go down as the biggest event ever for the Space & Rocket Center,” says Holly Beach, the USSRC’s Vice President of Marketing. She adds, "It has the potential to bring millions of dollars into the local economy."
August
2010 - The Year of Alabama Small Towns & DowntownsSeptember
September 4th - Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranch in Danville, Alabama 5th Annual Just Kruzin’ for the Boy’s Ranch Fundraiser - Open to anything that “ROLLS” Show!
September 4th, 2010 - From 9 am to 3 pm at the Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch, 165 Ranch Circle (off of Kirby Bridge Road), Danville, AL. Presented by Just Kruzin’ of North Alabama with all proceeds going to the Boys Ranch. Open to anything that “ROLLS”, (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractors, whatever). There will be oldies music, good food, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and $1000 money tree. Registration from 9 am - 1 pm. $25 per vehicle/motorcycle (tax deductible). Plenty of shade for everyone.
