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Call For Entry: Taste of Athens…Ohio! Gallery Exhibition at Arts West
Athens County is a place brimming with rich traditions, diverse flavors, and creative energy—and we want to showcase it all! We invite artists to submit their work for a special gallery exhibition titled Taste of Athens… Ohio!, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Athens through visual art. Exhibition Theme: This exhibition will explore the unique intersection... Read More
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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.
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
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
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Spend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
4 events,
Open Meditation
Open Meditation
Each Thursday Athens KTC is hosting quiet meditation during the lunch hour. This is non-religious meditation that starts with 20 minutes of sitting meditation (chairs and floor cushions are provided) then optional walking meditation, quietly around the room, followed by another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. If you need to enter after we have started,... Read More
Grover Lecture: “Why Poverty Exists and What We Can Do About It: A Conversation with Matthew Desmond, Author of Poverty, By America”
Grover Lecture: “Why Poverty Exists and What We Can Do About It: A Conversation with Matthew Desmond, Author of Poverty, By America”
Award winning author Matthew Desmond will lecture followed by a panel discussion featuring local panelists with knowledge and lived experience with poverty and ancillary social issues. Presented by the Ohio University College of Health Sciences, Athens County Foundation, Athens County Public Libraries, & Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action. There are two opportunities for virtual and... Read More
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training
On Thursday, February 27th 1pm to 4pm, the Chesterhill Produce Auction (a social enterprise of Rural Action) and Central State University Extension will be holding a Good Handling Practices (GAP) Training at the Chesterhill Community Center for farm business owners and operators. We will be providing up-to-date information on how agricultural products should be produced,... Read More
4 events,
Multicultural Genealogical Center Speaker & Light Lunch
Multicultural Genealogical Center Speaker & Light Lunch
The Multicultural Genealogical Center in Chesterhill will host Trevellya “Tee” Fordahmed, as she speaks on “The Shifting Paradigm and the Number Three”. Southeastern Ohio is but a microcosmic representation of an environment that experiences change when some-one, group or entity projects their thinking on how something should be organized, reorganized or revamped. This presentation reveals... Read More
Forest Garden Design and Tour
Forest Garden Design and Tour
Learn how to design a productive perennial-based food production system for your backyard or back 40. Class will include an overview of the forest garden and permaculture design process, a tour of 4 onsite forest gardens of different ages and styles, and discussions on site preparation, installation, maintenance, and harvest. Check out our website... Read More
Statehood Day Open House
Statehood Day Open House
It's our favorite day of the year! Opening day of the season and STATEHOOD DAY! Please join us March 1, 2025 from 1-5pm for an open house! We'll have a new exhibit on Ohio's militia history and reenactors at the Knoles Log House. And at 2pm and 4pm you can see a Victorian Flea Circus!... Read More
2 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... 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
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
2 events,
Expansive Ideas: The Changing Night Sky
Expansive Ideas: The Changing Night Sky
For much of human history, the night sky was thought to be eternal and unchanging. We now know that the Universe is constantly changing, with galaxies colliding, stars forming and exploding, and a myriad of other celestial events. We'll explore what we know about these events and even how they play a part in where... Read More
3 events,
Open Meditation
Open Meditation
Each Thursday Athens KTC is hosting quiet meditation during the lunch hour. This is non-religious meditation that starts with 20 minutes of sitting meditation (chairs and floor cushions are provided) then optional walking meditation, quietly around the room, followed by another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. If you need to enter after we have started,... Read More
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us in person every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free, welcoming, hopeful, and honoring. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as... Read More
3 events,
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
All of our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are OPEN all at the same time! Come downtown and support your local & unique businesses, artists, musicians, and restaurants on First Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Link to downtown map of participants: https://artcoz.org/arts-district-map
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... Read More
5 events,
Cabin Fever Fest 2025
Cabin Fever Fest 2025
Winter indoor music and arts festival held in multiple venues in Pomeroy, Ohio's historic district. Features solo performers, duos, and bands. No cover charge!
Federal Valley Resource Center 2nd Saturday Music Series
Federal Valley Resource Center 2nd Saturday Music Series
The Federal Vallely Resource Center in Stewart, Ohio and the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders invite you to the 2nd Saturday Music Series at 6:30 pm on March 8th, 2025 in the restored 1920s auditorium. Expect an evening of music and dancing, beginning with a free introduction to partner swing dance lesson starting at 6:30 pm. Music... Read More
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... Read More
5 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
March 9th Trail Sunday at Baileys Trail System on Salt Works Trail
March 9th Trail Sunday at Baileys Trail System on Salt Works Trail
Boots on the Trail will be hosting a veterans trail maintenance event on March 9th. We invite all Veterans out to this event. We will be taking on Salt Works Trail for trail maintenance and ecotherapy. We will be meeting at the 8389 West Bailey Road in Chauncey at the pavilion, so look for our... Read More
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... 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
Meeting of the Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
Meeting of the Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
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
3 events,
2025 Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
2025 Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Enjoy a day out shopping at our annual summer event. This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! Admission is $3 to the public, children under 12 are free! A portion of proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Pets Without Parents. This show is currently accepting vendors.... Read More
Open Meditation
Open Meditation
Each Thursday Athens KTC is hosting quiet meditation during the lunch hour. This is non-religious meditation that starts with 20 minutes of sitting meditation (chairs and floor cushions are provided) then optional walking meditation, quietly around the room, followed by another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. If you need to enter after we have started,... Read More
4 events,
Meeting of the Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
Meeting of the Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Friday, March 14 at noon in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
Hooley at Jackie O’s Taproom
Hooley at Jackie O’s Taproom
We'll be singing our favorite Irish tunes (and some Scottish and English tunes, as well) and hope that you'll join in the fun. Lyrics are provided. Come enjoy a delicious beverage, some Bagel Street Deli Food and the music provided by Conor and Hillary Hartwick, Jules and Krista Brewer, Tristan Olson, and Maryann and Russ... Read More
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... Read More
4 events,
The Met: Live in HD: Beethoven’s FIDELIO
The Met: Live in HD: Beethoven’s FIDELIO
Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Admission $20 (Senior $18, Children $8) OHIO Students Free with valid ID* *Thanks to support from Arts for OHIO, we... Read More
Tiny Museum Concert – Emaline & Ty and Dallas Craft
Tiny Museum Concert – Emaline & Ty and Dallas Craft
The Cannabis Museum’s Tiny Museum Concert continues to grow! This concert features Emaline & Ty opening for Dallas Craft.
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... Read More
7 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
ABC Players present “The Full Monty”
Six men stemming from Columbus, Athens to Parkersburg are ready to put it all out there, but will they really go “the full monty?” Come see for yourself as ABC Players presents “The Full Monty” at the historic Stuart’s Opera House from March 7-9 and 14-16. The Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 p.m.... Read More
Ashland Paramount Players perform “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”
Ashland Paramount Players perform “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”
The Ashland Paramount Players will perform "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" at 3 pm on Sunday, March 16 in the Ohio University Southern Riffe Rotunda. Admission is $15 paid with cash or check payable to the "Ironton Council for the Arts". Students of all ages and children are admitted for free. Percy Jackson... Read More
2 events,
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
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
3 events,
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, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Athens Community Center, 701 East State Street. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
The Ride Ahead: Film Screening
The Ride Ahead: Film Screening
Welcome to The Ride Ahead: Film Screening! Join us for an exciting evening at the Baker University Center Theater where we will be showcasing a thought-provoking film about Samuel Habib, a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone... Read More
5 events,
Open Meditation
Open Meditation
Each Thursday Athens KTC is hosting quiet meditation during the lunch hour. This is non-religious meditation that starts with 20 minutes of sitting meditation (chairs and floor cushions are provided) then optional walking meditation, quietly around the room, followed by another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. If you need to enter after we have started,... Read More
Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – The Atlatl: The World’s Ancient Hunting Tool
Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – The Atlatl: The World’s Ancient Hunting Tool
Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – The Atlatl: The World’s Ancient Hunting Tool The Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series presents The Atlatl: The World’s Ancient Hunting Tool by Steve Barnett and Ray Strischek, Southeast Ohio members of the Ohio Atlatl Association. Barnett and Strischek will present the story of how the prehistoric spear-throwing tool... Read More
Family Support Group
Family Support Group
In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.
7 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Black History Month Junior Member Program
Black History Month Junior Member Program
We have a new date for our Black History Month Junior Member program! Join us March 22 at 9:30-12:30 as we explore some of Chillicothe's Black history at David Nickens Heritage Center and learn about the First Lady who was born here in Chillicothe at the Lucy House! Parents are welcome to join in on... Read More
Family Science Saturday
Family Science Saturday
Come to Family Science Saturday in Ohio University's Chemistry building and do some fun science expierments!
4 events,
2025 COLUMBUS SPRING AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW
2025 COLUMBUS SPRING AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW
We're back this spring for our annual Columbus event! This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! Admission is $3 to the public, children under 12 are free! A portion of proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Tickets are available for purchase ONLY... Read More
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
Maestra Laura Schumann Leads Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra in March 23 Performance
Maestra Laura Schumann Leads Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra in March 23 Performance
Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of electrifying music as the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage on March 23 at 3:30 PM in the iconic Brown Chapel on the campus of Muskingum University. This special performance marks the continuation of the orchestra’s 50th anniversary celebrations and promises a thrilling... 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
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
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Spend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
2 events,
Open Meditation
Open Meditation
Each Thursday Athens KTC is hosting quiet meditation during the lunch hour. This is non-religious meditation that starts with 20 minutes of sitting meditation (chairs and floor cushions are provided) then optional walking meditation, quietly around the room, followed by another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. If you need to enter after we have started,... Read More
2 events,
Classics & Cocktails: SERIAL MOM – One Night Only!
Classics & Cocktails: SERIAL MOM – One Night Only!
Hidden beneath Beverly Sutphin’s veneer of the stereotypical suburban housewife lies the ruthless, bloodthirsty heart of a serial killer who claims her victims over the most trivial of offenses. When a harassing phone call to a neighbor gets the police involved, Beverly’s secret gets uncovered and a viscous spate of killings ensues. Beverly is able... Read More
5 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Belpre Food Drive
Belpre Food Drive
The Belpre Area Veterans (BAV) will be holding a food drive on Saturday March 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m in the lot of the Wash-Rite Unlimited Express Wash storage building at 1004 Washington Blvd Belpre, Ohio (In the Kroger's shopping center). All proceeds will be given to the Belpre Area Ministries Food... Read More
Book Donation Drive Thru organized by Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries
Book Donation Drive Thru organized by Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries
The Friends of the Athens County Public Libraries is having a Book Donation Drive Thru event on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. People can bag or box up their used good-condition books, drive them up to the front entrance of the Athens... Read More
4 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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.
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
On Sunday March 30th, there will be an outdoor exhibition of photojournalist Milton Lindsay's long-term photography project looking at the H-2A Seasonal Farmworker Visa Program in North Carolina and Mexico. 30, 20x24 inch images depicting life for this group of transient agricultural workers, who spend 6-10 months working on American farms before returning to Mexico... Read More