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Pilates
Pilates
Pilates: Mixed Level - Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm This class is best suited for those with some previous Pilates experience. This class will include classical as well as adapted mat exercises. Some classes will include Ring exercises and posture exercises along the wall. Exercises will be modified to accommodate specific conditions as needed. Everyone is... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
Join Jordan Pepper, director of the Athens chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as she shares NAMI's mission and speaks on the importance of mental health care in a rural setting. Jordan will also speak about her own personal experiences (highlighted in a recent article by Propublica).
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Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
5 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
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Community Make-It Day: Reusable Bags with Athens Rethink Plastics
Community Make-It Day: Reusable Bags with Athens Rethink Plastics
Join us at this Community Make-It day where we will be sharing skills and learning together how to make reusable, upcycledbags that will be donated to local businesses or for you to take home! No prior experience necessary, all skill levels welcome! We will learn and work together on projects that will benefit our wider... Read More
Multicultural Genealogical Center Speaker & Light Lunch
Multicultural Genealogical Center Speaker & Light Lunch
Magistrate Shoshanna Brooker of the Marietta Municipal Court will speak at the Multicultural Genealogical Center. She will discuss the road traveled from growing up in Washington County and ultimately practicing law and serving as Magistrate. Magistrate Brooker is a graduate of Warren High School, Ohio University and Capital University Law School. She believes in a... Read More
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Athens Ohio Roller Derby’s Mardi Brawl 2024
Athens Ohio Roller Derby’s Mardi Brawl 2024
Come support your local roller derby team as the Betties battle against one another in Mardi Brawl; an intra league scrimmage! This will be our first event in a jam packed year of derby! We hope to see you there! Location: - Ohio University Ping Recreation Center 82 S Green Dr, Athens, OH 45701Time: -... Read More
Adam Booth – Appalachian Storyteller
Adam Booth – Appalachian Storyteller
Join us at 3 p.m. on February 4 in OHIO Southern's Bowman Auditorium for a performance by Appalachian Storyteller Adam Booth. Tickets are $15 and available at the door. Admission is free for students. Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year, awarded at the Governor’s Arts Awards. Adam blends traditional... Read More
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yoga: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm (begins 1/8/24) A class that uses gentle movement, postures, and breath to open the body. This method addresses the needs of the whole person and establishes a fundamental understanding of “mind, body, spirit.” Each practice is carefully crafted to achieve a specific energetic effect. This class suits people with previous experience... Read More
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OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
AARP Tax Assistance
AARP Tax Assistance
Tax Preparers will assist people with their 2023 tax returns, with the exception of a business reporting a loss. Call 740-737-6036 for an appointment and for a list of things to bring with you. Tuesdays and Thursdays February 6 - April 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
3 events,
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
Heroes In Color: BLADE
Heroes In Color: BLADE
Say hello to Blade. He’s equal parts human and vampire, with all the supernatural attributes of his blood-thirsty brethren but with none of their vulnerabilities. This makes him the ultimate vampire hunter! It’s a good thing too, because Los Angeles is set to become ground zero for the onset of war between the fanged and... Read More
3 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
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February 2024 Athens City Commission on Disabilities meetings
February 2024 Athens City Commission on Disabilities meetings
The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Friday, February 9 at noon in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. in... Read More
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Baileys Trail System Volunteer Opportunity
Baileys Trail System Volunteer Opportunity
Join us for a volunteer event at the Baileys Trail System!! The Baileys Trail System currently features 58 miles of trail in the Wayne National Forest and will be 88 miles upon completion. To learn more about the Baileys Trail System, visit our website: www.baileystrailsystem.org Registered volunteers will meet Trail Crew Leaders at 9 AM at the Chauncey-Dover... Read More
Baileys Trail System Volunteer Opportunity
Baileys Trail System Volunteer Opportunity
Join us for a volunteer event at the Baileys Trail System!! The Baileys Trail System currently features 58 miles of trail in the Wayne National Forest and will be 88 miles upon completion. To learn more about the Baileys Trail System, visit our website: www.baileystrailsystem.org This volunteer event is on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Registered volunteers will... Read More
Open Play Saturday at Arts West
Open Play Saturday at Arts West
Open Play Saturday will run every other Saturday starting January 13th-March 9th. Dates are: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9. When? 10am-12pm Where? Arts West (132 West State St.) Recommended Ages: 2-7 years old Fee? $6 drop-in fee per child (no pre-registration required) Each week will feature a large motor play area, blocks/building materials, board games/puzzles,... Read More
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yoga: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm (begins 1/8/24) A class that uses gentle movement, postures, and breath to open the body. This method addresses the needs of the whole person and establishes a fundamental understanding of “mind, body, spirit.” Each practice is carefully crafted to achieve a specific energetic effect. This class suits people with previous experience... Read More
9 events,
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Athens Community Center 2nd Tuesday of Every Month - 5:30 - 6:30PM Conference room A 701 East State Street Athens, OH. 45701
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Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
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Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Total Eclipse of the Sun
Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Total Eclipse of the Sun
The Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series presents the program Not Since Tecumseh: Darkness at Midday in the Ohio Country – Total Eclipse of the Sun – April 8, 2024. The program is scheduled for Thursday, February 15 at noon. Speaker, Tom O’Grady, from the Southeast Ohio History Center and the Ohio University Department... Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Foods That Promote Optimal Brain Health
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Foods That Promote Optimal Brain Health
Join us as Barbara Nakanishi, RDN, LD, CDCES reviews foods that promote optimal brain health from the MIND DIET (2015) and The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution (2021). The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, both MDs, offers a 5-pronged approach to improving cognitive health, and overall health. The nutrition prong encourages eating nine foods... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
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2024 FuseFest: Firing Up the Foothills
Join Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Brad Walker of Warm Glass Studios (Clemmons, NC), Liz Haas of Rayzist Photomask (Vista, CA), and Tony Glander of Fitzpatrick Glass Studios (Gaithersburg, MD), with breakfast and lunch... Read More
Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour
Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour
Join Appalachian Understories, United Campus Ministry Center, and Ohio University's Pride Center for a walking tour of uptown Athens and Ohio University exploring the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast Ohio. Lead tour guide and former LGBT Center Director, Mickey J Hart, along with others will share stories of the work many advocates have... Read More
Kids Night Out!
Kids Night Out!
Registration is open now through February 14th! Kids Night Out is a chance for kids to enjoy an evening of fun activities while their parents/guardians can enjoy a night to themselves. We will be doing crafts/activities, watching a movie, and a pizza dinner will be served! Where: Athens Community Center When: February 16th 6-9pm Ages:... Read More
We Love Broadway Cabaret
We Love Broadway Cabaret
Join the thespians from the Nelsonville-York Drama Club, on Friday, February 16th, where they will bring a taste of Broadway to the Opera House as they raise money to go to the real Broadway in March. “Be Our Guest” and enjoy a delicious meal while you are being served and entertained by our talented thespians.... Read More
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Local Author Kid’s Book Reading
Local Author Kid’s Book Reading
Come join us at Little Professor Book Center from 11-1 and listen to local author Mariel Jungkunz read her new children's book, Dreams of Green! The event will be complete with Mexican pastries from Vainilla & Chocolate Bakery in Columbus, as well as some arts and crafts to help round out the reading! Don't miss this... Read More
Opus 88 Woodwind Concert
Opus 88 Woodwind Concert
The Ohio State University is providing concerts to every county in Ohio. Hocking County is scheduled to be the 28th county on their schedule. Reservations are required due to limited seating although admission fee is by donation only.
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yoga: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm (begins 1/8/24) A class that uses gentle movement, postures, and breath to open the body. This method addresses the needs of the whole person and establishes a fundamental understanding of “mind, body, spirit.” Each practice is carefully crafted to achieve a specific energetic effect. This class suits people with previous experience... Read More
6 events,
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Pilates
Pilates
Pilates: Mixed Level - Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm This class is best suited for those with some previous Pilates experience. This class will include classical as well as adapted mat exercises. Some classes will include Ring exercises and posture exercises along the wall. Exercises will be modified to accommodate specific conditions as needed. Everyone is... Read More
4 events,
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
Meeting of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
Meeting of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Wednesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center Conference Room, 701 East State Street. The meetings are open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email: disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
Sustainability Series: CHASING ICE
Sustainability Series: CHASING ICE
In 2007, photojournalist James Balog and a team of researchers, climate scientists, engineers, and mountaineers, founded the EIS (Extreme Ice Survey) to study and document the climatic phenomenon of melting ice in the Earth’s seas and glaciers. Balog figured (correctly) that there was no better way to alert people to the effects of global warming... Read More
6 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
CIS Thursday Forum: Book Talk with Matt Rosen
CIS Thursday Forum: Book Talk with Matt Rosen
Join The Center for International Studies (CIS) at Ohio University for an engaging discussion with author Matt Rosen on his book, Tirana Modern: Biblio-Ethnography on the Margins of Europe. The book provides a unique perspective on literary culture in modern Albania. The talk will focus on using the concept and practice of biblio-ethnography as a... Read More
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
4 events,
Communication and Diversity Skills Workshop
Communication and Diversity Skills Workshop
An interactive program on how to improve communication and diversity skills at interpersonal and community levels with simple activities for each group of audience. This program accommodates diverse audiences on cross-cultural communication skills.
The Meteoric Weekend
The Meteoric Weekend
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame presents a film documenting a Historic 1993 show "Winston Walls Meets Steve Ferguson"; two legendary musicians meeting and jamming for the first time. Winston Walls, "The Boss of the B3" Hammond organ, and Steve Ferguson, a co-founder of NRBQ and a unique rock and blues guitarist. The tapes... Read More
Classics & Cocktails: JACKIE BROWN
Classics & Cocktails: JACKIE BROWN
Our Classics & Cocktails series wraps up with the 1997 Quentin Tarantino classic JACKIE BROWN on February 23rd at 7pm. We’ll be pairing the film with a fun specialty cocktail called the Jackie’s Rum Punch in honor of Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch. Made with Pineapple Rum, orange, lime, ginger, sugar, tiki bitters, allspice dram, Skadi’s... Read More
6 events,
Baileys Trail System Guided Hike
Baileys Trail System Guided Hike
Join us for an exciting winter adventure at The Baileys Trail System! Lace-up your boots and get ready to explore the beautiful winter landscape. This in-person event will occur at 8389 W Bailey Rd, Millfield, OH 45761, meeting at 10 a.m. in the Chauncey-Dover Community Park Pavilion. Discover the secrets of nature's winter plans as our knowledgeable guides lead... Read More
Open Play Saturday at Arts West
Open Play Saturday at Arts West
Open Play Saturday will run every other Saturday starting January 13th-March 9th. Dates are: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9. When? 10am-12pm Where? Arts West (132 West State St.) Recommended Ages: 2-7 years old Fee? $6 drop-in fee per child (no pre-registration required) Each week will feature a large motor play area, blocks/building materials, board games/puzzles,... Read More
Intro to Welding
Intro to Welding
Learn the basics of welding at the Community Makerspace! No prior experience required. Equipment and materials will be provided. $50 per person, 4 people total.
3 events,
Loaves and Fishes Meals
Loaves and Fishes Meals
St Peter's Episcopal in Gallipolis provide free meals to all who desire them on the last Sunday of every month from 11 to Noon. If you are interested in volunteering for this recurring event please contact the church at (740) 446-2483.
Scottish Dance Class
Scottish Dance Class
All are welcome to join us for a beginner-friendly Scottish folk dance class. Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork. The name of the game is fun! Who is this for: You! This class will be perfect if you've never danced before, if you're a pro... Read More
4 events,
Family Time at Casa Nueva
Family Time at Casa Nueva
After a short break, Family Time is back! Every Monday, 930am-1030am there will be kid friendly activities on the Cantina stage. During that time, if you buy 1 adult entree you get 1 kids’ entree free. Casa Nueva hosts fun activities like live kids’ music, story time, kids’ craft days, dance parties and more. With... Read More
Friends of The Plains Mounds meeting
Friends of The Plains Mounds meeting
The Friends of The Plains Mounds will hold its monthly meeting on February 26th at 5pm at the The Plains Public Library. The president of the group, Alex Armstrong, will give a talk about Native American rock art in our region. The public is invited to attend. The event is free but donations are appreciated.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yoga: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm (begins 1/8/24) A class that uses gentle movement, postures, and breath to open the body. This method addresses the needs of the whole person and establishes a fundamental understanding of “mind, body, spirit.” Each practice is carefully crafted to achieve a specific energetic effect. This class suits people with previous experience... Read More
9 events,
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: Develop a support system Exchange Practical information on challenges and possible solutions Talk through issues and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources Last Tuesday of Every Month... Read More
2 events,
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Wednesday Lunch – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
5 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal
Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More
Heroes In Color: THE LAST DRAGON
Heroes In Color: THE LAST DRAGON
Leroy “Bruce Leeroy” Green embarks on a quest through the gritty streets of New York to complete his training and gain the level of martial arts mastery that will make him a true black belt like his hero Bruce Lee. When Sho’nuff, the self-proclaimed “Shogun of Harlem”, catches wind of Leroy’s abilities, he challenges the... Read More
2 events,
The Education of Women in Spain (1915-1936)
The Education of Women in Spain (1915-1936)
Take a deep dive into the Residencia de Señoritas in Madrid, the very first official center to promote a university education for women in Spain. Margarita Sanz Lobo explores all facets of higher education for women in early XX century Spain. The talk is in English with a bilingual (Spanish and English) Q&A afterward. Friday,... Read More
OU School of Film Winter Showcase
OU School of Film Winter Showcase
OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FILM PRESENTS A WINTER SHOWCASE FEATURING NINE 2ND YEAR, EXPERIMENTAL AND SOPHOMORE SHORT FILMS The screening will take place at the Athena Cinema on March 1, 2024, at 7pm and is free to the public thanks to sponsorships from Arts for Ohio and the Ohio Arts Council. The films are directed by... Read More
2 events,
Statehood Day Celebration
One Big Event at Five Different Locations: Chillicothe to Celebrate Ohio Statehood Day, Saturday, March 2nd. Five of Chillicothe’s historical sites, museums, and organizations will host open houses on Saturday, March 2nd in commemoration of Ohio Statehood Day--the annual observance of the founding of the State of Ohio which took place on March 1, 1803. ... Read More
Statehood Day Open House
Statehood Day Open House
Join us on March 2 from 12-4 for our annual Statehood Day celebration! We're part of a large number of events taking place around Chillicothe in honor of the day Ohio became a state. The Ross County Historical Society at 45 W. 5th Street will have a special exhibit of original Ohio statehood documents including... Read More
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