Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series
2025-09-12 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago)
Join us on the second Friday of each month to learn about our environment, ways to help safeguard human, animal, and environmental health, and ways to reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, environmental professional, or nature-lover, tune in to discover how to be a better steward of the environment. Registration is required.
Sessions include:
May 9- Five Pollinators You Should Know, with Urban Extension Agent Allyson Shabel
August 8- Trees for the Urban Landscape, with Alabama Urban Forestry Association Director Fredd Kapp
September 12- Fifteen Tried and True Native Plants for North Alabama, with AAMU Herbarium Curator Lynne Weninegar
October 10- How and Why Pruning Shapes Trees Over Time, with Urban Extension Agent Joel Potter
November 14- Winter Bird Feeding, with Urban Extension Agent Dr. Roosevelt Robinson
Location:
http://www.aces.edu/go/EcoFriendlyFridays
Contact:
Allyson Shabel
ams0137@aces.edu
(256) 612-6766
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Hoof to Table
2025-09-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit, 500 Shug Jordan Parkway, Auburn, AL, 36849, US
Learn about weed control, forage management, cattle nutrition, and observe a beef carcass breakdown to see how on-farm decisions impact meat quality. A great opportunity to gain practical knowledge and ask questions!
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Elli Zorn at 334-870-9126 or vez0001@auburn.edu by 8/25/2025.
Address:Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit500 Shug Jordan ParkwayAuburn, AL 36849
Contact:Elli Zornvez0001@auburn.edu(334) 870-9126
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VCLLI Fall '25: Finance Literacy Workshop Series
2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Topics in this series will enable you to get a fresh start on improving your spending habits, budgeting and creating a savings plan.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Candra DeBose at 256.372.7022 or ckj0015@aces.edu by 8/25/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Session 1 – September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session 2 – September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session 3 – September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Contact:Candra DeBoseckj0015@aces.edu(256) 372-7022
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Property Tax Explained - Limestone County
2025-09-15 11:30 - 12:30 | LAUNCHBOX at Athens State, 121 South Marion Street, Athens, AL, 35611, US
Individuals with property in Limestone County are invited to a brief presentation at the Athens State Launchbox to learn about county property tax. Alabama Extension will facilitate a Q&A from representatives from the Revenue Commissioner’s office
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Tyler Thompson at 256-532-1578 or ttt0024@aces.edu by 8/25/2025.
Address:LAUNCHBOX at Athens State121 South Marion StreetAthens, AL 35611
Contact:Tyler Thompsonttt0024@aces.edu(256) 532-1578
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Beef Systems Short Course- Montgomery
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Pike Road Agriculture, Recreation & Performing Arts Center, 5281 Trotman Road, Montgomery, AL, 36116, US
The Beef Systems Short Course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production. Topics Covered include Forages, Nutrition, Herd Health, Reproduction, Record Keeping, Environmental Stewardship, Economics and Meat Science
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Josh Elmore at 334-850-7859 or elmorjb@aces.edu by 8/25/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Session 1 – September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Session 2 – September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Session 3 – September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Address:Pike Road Agriculture, Recreation & Performing Arts Center5281 Trotman RoadMontgomery, AL 36116
Contact:Josh Elmoreelmorjb@aces.edu(334) 850-7859
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Right Bite
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
Right Bite program for healthy eating.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Stacy Ferguson at 2512429643 or swf0004@aces.edu by 7/15/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Right Bite – August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Right Bite – August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Right Bite – September 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Right Bite – September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Address:Washington County Public Library
Contact:Stacy Fergusonswf0004@aces.edu(251) 242-9643
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Money Goals Debt: NEACC
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
In this 3 part series, participants will learn about common types of debt, how to create a dashboard to understand and track their debt situation, and strategies to get out of debt.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Tyler Thompson at 938-259-9886 or ttt0024@aces.edu by 8/19/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Money Goals: Debt 1 “Getting to Know You” – September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Money Goals Debt 2: “Debt, Just Beat It!” – September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Money Goals Debt 3: “Debt, Don’t Stop Believing!” – September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Address:Northeast Alabama Community College
Contact:Tyler Thompsonttt0024@aces.edu(938) 259-9886
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Preparing for Property Taxes
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Pickens County Service Center Auditorium, 155 Reform Street, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
FREE PREPARING FOR PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP FOR ALABAMA HOMEOWNERS AND LANDOWNERS Featuring Michelle Kirk, Pickens County Revenue Commissioner in partnership with Pickens County Extension and Pickens County Community Action. Workshop includes: What Is Property Tax; How It Is Calculated; Ways to Save Money (Exemptions); Understanding Your Bill Payments; Understanding Deadlines; and Resources & Assistance.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Renee Vines at 2059281410 or phv0002@auburn.edu by 8/27/2025.
Address:Pickens County Service Center Auditorium155 Reform StreetCarrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Renee Vinesphv0002@auburn.edu(205) 928-1410
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Autauga County Lunch and Learn- Techniques for Growing Sprouts & Microgreens
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Prattville Church, 610 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, US
Janell Diggs, Advanced Master Gardener, will teach you the health benefits and ease of growing your own nutritious microgreens and sprouts in a small container indoors.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Autauga County Extension Office at 3343617273 or jones57@aces.edu by 8/27/2025.
Address:Trinity Prattville Church610 Fairview Ave.Prattville, AL 36066
Contact:Autauga County Extension Officejones57@aces.edu(334) 361-7273
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Russell County Preparing for Property Taxes
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Russell County Extension Office, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
Join us for a 1-hour workshop to better understand your property taxes and learn about resources offered in your county.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Angela Taylor at 256-794-0643 or amt0125@auburn.edu by 8/27/2025.
Address:Russell County Extension Office508 14th StreetPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Angela Tayloramt0125@auburn.edu(256) 794-0643
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Alabama Pecan Growers Association - Annual Conference
2025-09-18 08:00 - 16:00 | ALFA Building in Robertsdale, AL, 21332 Alabama 59, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, US
The APGA annual meeting and educational conference is Thursday, September 18, at the ALFA Building in Robertsdale, Alabama. Members attend for free. All are invited. For more information, visit https://alabamapecangrowers.com
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Jacob Kelley at 251-243-2234 or jacob.kelley@auburn.edu by 8/28/2025.
Address:ALFA Building in Robertsdale, AL21332 Alabama 59Robertsdale, AL 36567
Contact:Jacob Kelleyjacob.kelley@auburn.edu(251) 243-2234
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Peanut Pod Blasting
2025-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Coffee County Extension Office, 1055 East Mckinnon Street, New Brockton, AL, 36351, US
Hands on demonstration of pod blasting peanuts to estimate peanut maturity and estimate days until harvest for peanut producers.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Gavin Mauldin at 3348945596 or gpm0006@auburn.edu by 8/28/2025.
Address:Coffee County Extension Office1055 East Mckinnon StreetNew Brockton, AL 36351
Contact:Gavin Mauldingpm0006@auburn.edu(334) 894-5596
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Master of Memory
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Muscle Shoals Public Library, 1918 Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661, US
A six-session series that encourages participants to recognize how they can impact and evaluate their memory function and find ways that may help address some of those factors.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Elaine Softley at 256-324-2851 or kes0021@aces.edu by 8/14/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Session 1 – September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session 2 – September 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session 3 – September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Address:Muscle Shoals Public Library1918 Avalon AvenueMuscle Shoals, AL 35661
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851
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VCLLI Fall '25: Digital Experience (Landmarks)
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Explore unique and familiar destinations, landmarks, and attractions without the expense of travel in this digital experience.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Candra DeBose at 256.372.7022 or cjk0015@aces.edu by 8/28/2025.
Contact:Candra DeBosecjk0015@aces.edu(256) 372-7022
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Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Insurance Educational Webinar
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
An educational webinar to learn more about how to evaluate and mitigate forage risk.
Learn the Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of PRF Insurance.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Adam Rabinowitz at 3348445620 or adam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu.
Contact:Adam Rabinowitzadam.rabinowitz@auburn.edu(334) 844-5620
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WREC Peanut Pod Blast Workshop
2025-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Wiregrass Research and Extension Center, 167 AL Hwy 134 E, Headland, AL, 36345, US
Peanut Pod Blast Workshop
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact James D. Jones Jr at 3347261804 or jonesja@aces.edu by 8/29/2025.
Address:Wiregrass Research and Extension Center167 AL Hwy 134 EHeadland, AL 36345
Contact:James D. Jones Jrjonesja@aces.edu(334) 726-1804
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Rural Health Initiative - "The Basics: Getting to Know Mental Health"
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Central Alabama Community College – Betty Carol Graham Technology Center, 675 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010, US
Auburn’s Rural Health Initiative and Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are hosting a series of four events and conversations revolving around mental health topics. All offered in Tallapoosa County in September, October, November, and December.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Shane Harris at 256-825-1050 or aharris@aces.edu by 8/29/2025.
Address:Central Alabama Community College – Betty Carol Graham Technology Center675 Cherokee RoadAlexander City, AL 35010
Contact:Shane Harrisaharris@aces.edu(256) 825-1050
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VCLLI Fall '25: Computers for Seniors
2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Alabama A&M University Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road, Huntsville, AL, 35811, US
Join us for in-person computer classes for senior adults.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Candra DeBose at 256.372.7022 or ckj0015@aces.edu by 8/22/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Session 1 – September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 3 – September 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 8 – October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 2 – September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 4 – October 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 5 – October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 6 – October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Session 7 – October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Address:Alabama A&M University Agribition Center4925 Moores Mill RoadHuntsville, AL 35811
Contact:Candra DeBoseckj0015@aces.edu(256) 372-7022
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Homesteading on a Half-Acre
2025-09-20 08:30 - 14:00 | No Fences Cowboy Church, 3544 West Lacon Road, Falkville, AL, 35622, US
Event includes growing and preserving food on small acreage.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Brett Crow at 2567732549 or bac0072@auburn.edu by 8/30/2025.
Address:No Fences Cowboy Church3544 West Lacon RoadFalkville, AL 35622
Contact:Brett Crowbac0072@auburn.edu(256) 773-2549
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Heirs Property & Estate Planning Information Session
2025-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | New Home Baptist Church Mt. Meigs, 11015 Jones Road, Montgomery, AL, 36117, US
Do you have questions about estate planning or family property and you don’t know what to do?
Join this community workshop to learn about estate planning and resolve issues regarding heirs’ property.
Open to adults of all ages.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Darrell Hill at 938-259-6866 or dsh0048@aces.edu by 8/30/2025.
Address:New Home Baptist Church Mt. Meigs11015 Jones RoadMontgomery, AL 36117
Contact:Darrell Hilldsh0048@aces.edu(938) 259-6866
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MONARCH MIGRATION AND TAGGING PROGRAM at Dothan Area Botanical Garden
2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Dothan Area Botanical Garden, 5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL, 36303, US
Participants will learn the science behind Monarch Butterfly Migration and Native milkweed, as well tagging
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Carmen Flammini at 251-3950249 or czf0054@auburn.edu by 8/30/2025.
Address:Dothan Area Botanical Garden5130 Headland AvenueDothan, AL 36303
Contact:Carmen Flamminiczf0054@auburn.edu(251) 395-0249
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Green Up Alabama - Limestone - CS
2025-09-22 08:00 - 15:30 | Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, 18118 HWY 99, Athens, AL, 35611, US
This is a 2- day event. Day one (9/22/2025) is limited to 50 people for the in classroom session and day 2 (9/23/2025) is limited to 12. Day 2 sign up is by request only contact jmb0276@auburn.edu It is on a first come first served basis.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Jessica Baldwin at 3347521194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu by 9/1/2025.
Address:Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena18118 HWY 99Athens, AL 35611
Contact:Jessica Baldwinjmb0276@auburn.edu(334) 752-1194
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Stem in the Garden - Teacher Training Workshop
2025-09-22 08:30 - 15:15 | Factory Falls Apiary, 1160 County Road 183, Phil Campbell, AL, 35581, US
Stem in the Garden will train teachers on basic gardening principles, ways to align the Alabama gardening calendar with your school year calendar, and solutions to common problems associated with outdoor classrooms.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Carla Lewis at 205-921-3551 or Cll0031@auburn.edu by 9/1/2025.
Address:Factory Falls Apiary1160 County Road 183Phil Campbell, AL 35581
Contact:Carla Lewiscll0031@auburn.edu(205) 921-3551
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ServSafe – Valley
2025-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Valley Sportsplex, 130 Sportsplex Drive, Valley, AL, 36854, US
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Pre-registration required.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Janet Johnson at (334) 703-2237 or johns16@aces.edu by 9/1/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Day 1 – September 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Day 2 – September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address:Valley Sportsplex130 Sportsplex DriveValley, AL 36854
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Cottage Food Law Course-Zoom
2025-09-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
This course meets ADPH training for starting a Cottage Food Business. Learn about Alabama laws, approved foods, sales locations, labeling, and food safety. Certification is valid for 3 years. Online only, non-refundable, non-transferable. Limit 40.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Rebecca Catalena at 251-234-1050 or rjc0026@auburn.edu by 9/1/2025.
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe- Anniston
2025-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Calhoun County Extension Office, 1702 Noble Street, Suite 108, Anniston, AL, 36201, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of ADPH for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Dani Reams at (256) 368-1694 or acr0087@aces.edu by 9/1/2025.
This event has multiple sessions:

Session 1 – September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session 2 – September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address:Calhoun County Extension Office1702 Noble Street, Suite 108Anniston, AL 36201
Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694
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All About Eggs
2025-09-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Athens-Limestone Library, 603 South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL, 35611, US
Come learn from our Poultry Specialist Dr. Brigid McCrea about the following:
Eggs, egg grading, egg sizing, how eggs form, and egg marketing. You will also learn about poultry/egg related food safety and biosecurity.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Roshell Rosales Aguilar at 256-232-5510 or rzr0053@aces.edu by 9/1/2025.
Address:Athens-Limestone Library603 South Jefferson StreetAthens, AL 35611
Contact:Roshell Rosales Aguilarrzr0053@aces.edu(256) 232-5510
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