Undecorating North Pole Stroll
The sixth annual North Pole Stroll is winding down at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens. Sponsors have until the end of today to remove the decorations from their tree. Leave the tree and sign standing. More information: Athens-Limestone Tourism Office, 256-232-5411; Teresa Todd, 256-777-7836
FRIDAY
Ardmore Tinsel Trail
The Ardmore Tinsel Trial, presented by the Greater Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, is underway now through Jan. 1. The Tinsel Trail is located at the Bryan House at the corner of Ardmore Avenue and First Street.
Undecorated trees
Starting Jan. 1, undecorated trees from the North Pole Stroll display will be available for pickup. The Athens-Limestone Tourism Office asks that those interested in picking up a tree wait until the tree is without decorations and laying on the side of the sidewalk before retrieving it. More information: Athens-Limestone Tourism Office, 256-232-5411; Teresa Todd, 256-777-7836
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Toy giveaway
Women Empowering Women is hosting a toy giveaway 9 a.m.â4 p.m. today at FreshWind Church on Lucas Ferry Road. Those who wish to donate new or gently used toys can call to arrange pickup. More information: Roxanne Reynolds, 256-321-3899; Jenny Keyes, 256-374-7140
SATURDAY
Food drive
The Limestone County NAACP and Limestone County Democrats are hosting a joint food drive for local families 10 a.m.â1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. Donations should be non-perishable and can be dropped off at the Democrats headquarters, 22143 U.S. 72 East, Athens (next to Buffalo Wild Wings). Food will be distributed by Tanner United Methodist Church.
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By J.R. Tidwell
jr@athensnews-courier.com Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
When the Athens City Council reviewed and passed a budget in September for the upcoming 2021 fiscal year, one item that was not included was appropriations.
After going over the requests, the list of appropriations for both governmental agencies and nonprofits was announced during Monday s Council meeting.
Each year, local nonprofits submit requests for funds, and it is up to the Council to approve or deny the request and assign what amount, if any, will be given to each group. Appropriations are drawn from money not otherwise allocated from the general fund.