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3 events,
Ukraine Fundraiser Pops Concert
A free pops concert on Saturday, June 25 at 7 pm at Church of Epiphany, 193 Jefferson, Nelsonville will donate all free will offerings to Ukraine humanitarian needs. The acts will feature Jon Flowers, Annah Korpi, Willie Perkins, Rebecca Perkins and daughters and Tree-Lined Roads string ensemble. A reception will follow.
The Met: Live in HD: Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE
The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide—the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie theaters in a... Read More
Family Art Encounters, Sunday, January 26
Family Art Encounters, Sunday, January 26
Have you ever thought about how much doors can vary all over the world? Artist Burhan Doğançay used doors as a theme and a metaphor in both his photography and mixed media work. Visit the exhibition Picture the World: Burhan Doğançay as Photographer and the Green Door in the Visual Literacy Gallery and join us... Read More
4 events,
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, Family Services Planning Committee Meeting
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, Family Services Planning Committee Meeting
Public Notice: The next Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Family Services Planning Committee meeting will be held Monday, January 27, 2020 10:00am-11:30am at the office located at 13183 St. Rt. 13, Millfield (former Athens County Home location) The meeting is open to the public.
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group Monday, January 27th – 6:30 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens Join us on January 27th at 6:30 pm to share support and gentle yoga stretches as we navigate the period of postpartum transition. Pregnant Mamas and those past the “postpartum year” still in need of or willing to offer... Read More
4 events,
For the Love of Athens Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
For the Love of Athens Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
It's the annual juried exhibit for pictures of people, places or things in Athens County! Entries were taken with traditional, digital or smart devices, and the selected photos will be on display in the Arts West galleries Feb. 6 - 26. The opening reception on Feb. 7 will include refreshments, awards and music! Admission is... Read More
CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested, intensive lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program supports individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
6 events,
Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Knock Knock, hoo’s there? Join Rural Action for the Sunday Creek Owl Prowl. Have you ever heard an owl’s call but never seen one? Wondered how an owl pinpoints a tiny shrew on the forest floor? Join Rural Action at the 2020 Sunday Creek Owl Prowl taking place on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm... Read More
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga alleviates aches & pains, reduces stress & anxiety, improves postural alignment, strengthens & stabilizes important muscles groups, improves flexibility, supports your body throughout pregnancy, prepares your body for labor & delivery, and provides a chance to meet like-minded mamas! This is a class suitable for women in their 2nd and/or 3rd trimester of... Read More
OU Political Scientist Brandon Kendhammer to Discuss Boko Haram
OU Political Scientist Brandon Kendhammer to Discuss Boko Haram
Brandon Kendhammer, OU associate professor of Political Science and International Development Studies Program, will discuss his latest book "Boko Haram". He will be interviewed by Steve Howard, professor of media arts. "Boko Haram" separates fact from fiction within one of the world’s least-understood conflicts. Most distinctively, it is a social history, one that tells the... Read More
6 events,
Aspire – Class Orientation
Aspire – Class Orientation
Do you know someone who want to complete their GED? Encourage them to enroll in Ohio’s Aspire program. Ohio’s Adult Workforce Readiness Education program. Classes are free and available at: OhioMeansJobs – Athens County 70 N. Plains Road, The Plains (740) 797-1405 Aspire – Learn More, Earn More.
CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program provides support to individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
Treewater Initiative benefit show
Treewater Initiative benefit show
Benefit show for the Treewater Initiative a nonprofit founded by Jeannie Amash, long time Athens resident. The Treewater Initiative is dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Over 1000 trees have been planted and she is returning to her father's homeland to plant 1000 more olive trees in March. $10 suggested donation plants one tree. Featured... Read More
5 events,
Poetry Out Loud Semifinal
POETRY OUT LOUD SEMIFINAL Stuart’s Opera House hosts the Southeast Ohio regional semifinal for Poetry Out Loud! Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Created by the National Endowment for... Read More
Celebration of Chili
Celebration of Chili
Join us at Church of the Good Shepherd to taste a variety of chilis prepared by local chili enthusiasts. All you can eat for $10. Students eat free. All proceeds to benefit the Organ Restoration Fund
The Playboy of the Western World: An Irish Comedy
The Playboy of the Western World: An Irish Comedy
One night, a scruffy young stranger, Christy Mahon, stumbles into Michael James Flaherty’s public house on the wild coast of County Mayo in Ireland. After much hemming and hawing, Christy eventually claims he is a decent lad on the run after killing his father. Enjoying the bold story, the locals welcome Christy as a hero,... Read More
7 events,
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
MIG and TIG Welding I
MIG and TIG Welding I
This class will cover metal-working safety, the theory behind welding, and what the different types of welding are. Participants will learn how to operate a MIG welder and a TIG welder and will know what the differences are. Upon completion of the class, students should expect to be able to set up a welder and... Read More
The Met: Live In HD – The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS
The Met: Live In HD – The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS
The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. All ten operas will be Saturday... Read More
3 events,
17th Annual Groundhog Hike
17th Annual Groundhog Hike
Our 19th Annual Groundhog Hike -- this is the regular winter hike co-sponsored by the Athens Conservancy and the Friends of Strouds Run State Park. This coming year's event will start from the Bulldog Shelter (Shelterhouse 1) at Strouds Run State Park. Starting window will be noon to 1:30 pm. Come for good food and... Read More
4 events,
NAMI Family to Family Course
NAMI Family to Family Course
PSA FOR NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESSFAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSDo you have a loved one with a mental illness? The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Athens Ohio affiliate is offering a course for family members of adults who have a mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 12-session education program,for family, partners, friends and significant others... Read More
6 events,
Starbrick Gallery Show- Happy to be Stuck with You
Feb. 4 through February 14th. All member show of quality Valentine Celebratory Art. 81 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville.
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free AARP sponsored tax preparation from 9am - 2pm at McConnelsville's Senior Center. Call 740-962-5600 for a reservation.
CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program provides support to individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
Paola Muñoz: Conservation in Costa Rica
Paola Muñoz: Conservation in Costa Rica
Paola will present on deforestation and forest fragmentation in Costa Rica, and how conservation efforts such as creating protected areas, biological corridors, and buffer zones, as well as governmental programs to conserve forest carbon stocks (REDD+) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) have reversed the trend and increased Costa Rica’s forest cover dramatically. Pao Muñoz... Read More
6 events,
Athens County Community Singers First Rehearsal
Athens County Community Singers First Rehearsal
News Release – New Choir Year Rehearsals Begin Starting February 5th, Athens County Community Singers, a Choir for All Voices (ACCS), and non-profit organization will begin rehearsals. Come join the choir! Rehearsals are at the following locations: Echoing Connections on Columbus Road (Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 10:15 am, starts 2/5) Athens County Community Church,... Read More
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
This is a class suitable for women in their 2nd and/or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, and will include some active and restorative yoga poses, ways to modify postures during pregnancy, breath awareness and pelvic floor exercises.
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at Beverly Library 740-984-4060 for an appointment.
9 events,
Gyration Nation-Dance Liberation for Voter Registration
Dance party with DJ Barticus! There's an election coming up, and you can't vote if you're not registered! Bring your friends, get it done, and then dance the night away knowing Athens will Rock The Vote in 2020! All ages welcome, especially 17 and up. $2 charge for underage guests.
Bigfoot at the Library
Bigfoot at the Library
Join us at the Jackson City Library for a program by Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigations.
Integrate Athens Teen Night!
Integrate Athens Teen Night!
Integrate Athens is hosting a Teen Night for Athens County teens and young adults to create new friendships and lasting connections. This night will include a meet and greet, planning for future nights, making connections, and a craft time. Refreshments will be provided! Interested teens and young adults can call 740-541-9651 or email agoldsberry@athenscbdd.org for... Read More
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
A beginners' style slow string jam with a special guest leader each month. Local musicians, Hilarie and Mark Burhans will be leading the way for February's jam. They're knowledgeable about many instruments, they've toured nationally with their various bands and have taught music lessons for many years. Bring your own instrument or borrow one from... Read More
9 events,
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
The Athens Area Mediation Service is sponsoring an intensive training in conflict resolution and mediation skills. We will learn to use the listening skills and thoughtfully structured approaches of mediation to respond to a variety of conflict situations. Past participants have reported being more effective in addressing conflict in the workplace and in their personal... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Randall “ Randy” Modesitt “The Henderson Women” Five generations lived on this estate. We hear so much about the Henderson men. What about the women who played important roles in the early settlement of Wood County and West Virginia? Randy will share with us his passion and knowledge about the... Read More
Natural and Sustainable Bee Keeping
Natural and Sustainable Bee Keeping
Join us at the Jackson City Library for these informational classes.
16 events,
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles and CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a special collection of gardening and vintage books. Also free dictionaries and atlases! Most items are three for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring a bag and... Read More
6 events,
EVE’s Chocolate Party at Glenwood
EVE’s Chocolate Party at Glenwood
The 31st annual Chocolate Party fundraiser for EVE, Inc will take place on Sunday, February 9th from 1:00-4:00 pm. The event will take place at Glenwood Community off Glendale Road in Marietta. Costs are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $25 for a family of three or more. To donate chocolate items,... Read More
The Beloved Dearly – Zanesville Community Theatre
The Beloved Dearly – Zanesville Community Theatre
The Beloved Dearly is a special comedy about business, friendships, loss and how we learn to express our feelings.
Hear concert organist Scott Dettra
Hear concert organist Scott Dettra
Come hear one of America's leading concert organists Scott Dettra on Sunday February 9. Hailed as a “brilliant organist” (Dallas Morning News) and an “outstanding musician” (The Diapason), Scott Dettra is acclaimed as one of America’s leading concert organists. Mr. Dettra’s playing is praised for its clarity, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance, and has... Read More
7 events,
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
The UpBEAT Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. This month’s book is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Set in 1947, the novel tells the story of two women during two eras – World War I and the World War II. Please join... Read More
Red Cross Volunteer Interest Meeting
Red Cross Volunteer Interest Meeting
American Red Cross Volunteer Interest Meeting Saturday February 15th, 11 a.m. at 100 S. May Avenue in Athens. Many volunteer opportunities in preparedness education, helping people after fires or floods, greeting blood donors and other good work.
5 events,
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at McConnelsville's Senior Center. Call 740-962-5600 for an appointment.
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
6 events,
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
This is a class suitable for women in their 2nd and/or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, and will include some active and restorative yoga poses, ways to modify postures during pregnancy, breath awareness and pelvic floor exercises.
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at Beverly Library 740-984-4060 for an appointment
8 events,
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
History of the Wayne National Forest with Andy Tremayne Join us on Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital Lower Level Room 8. Andy Tremayne, the Heritage Program Manager with the Wayne National Forest will be presenting on the changing land-use patterns of the Wayne National Forest. Wayne National Forest covers 833,900... Read More
Family Walks
Family Walks
Family Walks Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 pm The Market on State Join Birth Circle member Rebecca and her family for our monthly walk. Bring your family or just come on your own for some socializing and a bit of exercise! Meet from 5:15-5:30 PM inside the Market on State and walk from 5:30-6:30 PM.... Read More
Customer VALIDation Workshop
Customer VALIDation Workshop
Do you want to get your business idea in front of customers without wasting time or money? Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach and Certified Strategyzer Facilitator, for the Customer VALIDation Workshop.
8 events,
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
The Athens Area Mediation Service is sponsoring an intensive training in conflict resolution and mediation skills. We will learn to use the listening skills and thoughtfully structured approaches of mediation to respond to a variety of conflict situations. Past participants have reported being more effective in addressing conflict in the workplace and in their personal... Read More
JUMPSTART | ABSTRACT HEART
JUMPSTART | ABSTRACT HEART
JumpstART your preschooler’s creativity at the ZMA every second Friday of each month. Expose your toddler to the exciting world of art. Each session is unique as you both experiment with new materials, discover art-making techniques, and explore hidden treasures in the ZMA’s galleries. Fall in love with abstract art this Valentine’s day and create... Read More
Adult Modern Dance Class
Adult Modern Dance Class
Beginning/Intermediate Modern Dance class for adults. Taught by Lisa Moulton.
12 events,
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
MASTER’S APPRENTICE | AMINAH ROBINSON: FABRIC PAINTING
MASTER’S APPRENTICE | AMINAH ROBINSON: FABRIC PAINTING
Become an apprentice to masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Georgia O'Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt. Twice a month children in grades four through six will investigate the art, style, and technique used by a different master artist, then they will create their own masterpiece. For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to... Read More
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
6 events,
Pickleball New Player Clinic
Pickleball New Player Clinic
Greg LaVelle, USA Pickleball Association District Ambassador for Southern Ohio, will be conducting a New Player clinic on Sunday, February 16th from noon to 1:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Athens Community Center (ACC) and is free for ACC and SilverSneakers Members or $5 for an ACC day pass. The clinic is... Read More
CFI Little Fish Fundraiser
CFI Little Fish Fundraiser
Community Food Initiatives works to support a food system in which everyone in Appalachia Ohio has access to healthy, local food. Come join us at Little Fish Brewing Company for drinks, raffles, and kids activities. Little Fish will donate $1 from every beer sold to support the work CFI does to address food insecurity and... Read More
Blennerhassett Historical Museum Winter Lecture Series
Blennerhassett Historical Museum Winter Lecture Series
Dr. David Fuerst, President of the WV Archeological Society will present a program on Indian Village Sites discovered on Blennerhassett Island in the Ohio River. This is an opportunity to learn about Native Americans in the Mid-Ohio Valley before the arrival of European Settlers.
5 events,
History on Trial: Assault at the Capitolium Mound (Student Session)
History on Trial: Assault at the Capitolium Mound (Student Session)
In June 1864, amid the backdrop of the Civil War, an incident occurred on Fifth Street involving local school boys bullying one of their classmates. On several previous occasions these boys had thrown rocks at a barn near the Capitolium Mound that was the temporary home of their schoolmate. Due to the father’s absence in... Read More
History on Trial: Assault at the Capitolium Mound (General Public)
History on Trial: Assault at the Capitolium Mound (General Public)
In June 1864, amid the backdrop of the Civil War, an incident occurred on Fifth Street involving local school boys bullying one of their classmates. On several previous occasions these boys had thrown rocks at a barn near the Capitolium Mound that was the temporary home of their schoolmate. Due to the father’s absence in... Read More
MASTER’S APPRENTICE | AMINAH ROBINSON: TEXTILE ART
MASTER’S APPRENTICE | AMINAH ROBINSON: TEXTILE ART
Become an apprentice to masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Georgia O'Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt. Twice a month children in grades four through six will investigate the art, style, and technique used by a different master artist, then they will create their own masterpiece. For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to... Read More
4 events,
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at McConnelsville's Senior Center. Call 740-962-5600 for an appointment.
Roger May, Looking at Appalachia
Roger May, Looking at Appalachia
The School of Visual Communication will be hosting Roger May, director of Looking at Appalachia, for a talk and gallery exhibit. The accompanying exhibit is now up in the School of Visual Communication Gallery, Schoonover Center Room 140 and will be up until Feb. 28th.
4 events,
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
This is a class suitable for women in their 2nd and/or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, and will include some active and restorative yoga poses, ways to modify postures during pregnancy, breath awareness and pelvic floor exercises.
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at Beverly Library 740-984-4060 for an appointment
8 events,
Baker Peace Conference: Religion and Peace
Ohio University’s Contemporary History Institute is excited to announce the theme for the February 20-21, 2020 Baker Peace Conference in Athens, Ohio. This year, we will focus on “Religion and Peace: Global Perspectives.” Our speakers include former State Department officer Professor Peter Mandaville (keynote speaker) and experts on religion, politics, and identity ranging from South... Read More
Athens Rock Camp for Girls+ 10th Birthday Bash!!!
Come help us celebrate with cupcakes and four amazing bands, including The Infinite Improbability Drive, Big Wet Dream, Harlot, and the one and only international pop sensation, Style$tar!!! There will be no cover at the door, but please consider bringing a cash donation to support our 2020 camp!
Season Creation Workshop
Season Creation Workshop
Join Green Edge Organic Gardens and Rural Action for a highly acclaimed, on-farm workshop. This training teaches participants about the use of gabled high tunnels for winter production, focusing on multiple aspects of the Green Edge model of year-round farming. The workshop includes both on-farm and classroom portions covering farm infrastructure, planting schedules, crop monitoring,... Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
Local Travel Spanning Athens and Ohio with the Athens County Visitors Bureau Staying up to date on local travel opportunities can be tough. Just when you think you’ve seen all the local gems around Athens and Ohio, you’re surprised by something new and fun to explore. The Athens County Visitors Bureau has a wealth of... Read More
Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and local musicians will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring friends, a good attitude & an adult beverage of your choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing 7-9pm.
7 events,
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
The Athens Area Mediation Service is sponsoring an intensive training in conflict resolution and mediation skills. We will learn to use the listening skills and thoughtfully structured approaches of mediation to respond to a variety of conflict situations. Past participants have reported being more effective in addressing conflict in the workplace and in their personal... Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
The UpBEAT Singing Group meets the third Friday of each month, at 1 p.m. in the Athens Community Center in Multipurpose Room C. Join us on Friday, February 21, as we continue to sing songs from A Reader’s Digest Songbook: Remembering the ’50s. Here is a sneak peek of some of the songs we’ll sing:... Read More
Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here... Read More
8 events,
Starbrick Gallery Show – Last Breath of Winter: Last Chance at All Things Winter
Feb 22 through March 22nd Starbrick Gallery Show - Last Breath of Winter: Last Chance at All Things Winter Most things on sale or clearance - paintings, photos, prints, 30% off knitwear, etc
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
Youth Winter Series
Youth Winter Series
Let’s Celebrate our early Presidents Two of our presidents had birthdays in February but only one of them had a patent. Learn what a patent is and who had it. Create a secret code for your friends to decipher, make a wig like Washington’s hair and a beard like Lincoln’s. Lots of games and activities... Read More
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
5 events,
Family Art Encounters, February 23
Family Art Encounters, February 23
Family Art Encounters Sunday, February 23 2 - 4 pm Finger-paint as Mosaic Instructor: Peilian Wu Artist Peilian Wu is back to facilitate our February open studio program! Inspired by the exhibition in the main galleries Picture the World: Burhan Doğançay as Photographer, this workshop will build on the images in the exhibition where people... Read More
Inclusive Science Day
Inclusive Science Day
Inclusive Science Day - a FREE event where we celebrate science for all! Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in this collaboration with the Ohio University NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) with lots of fun learning opportunities designed by future teachers and museum staff. Questions? Contact director@ovmod.org.
9 events,
OhioMeansJobs – Athens County offices are moving!
The OhioMeansJobs - Athens County offices are moving! The last day of service at the current location of: 70 N. Plains Road, The Plains location - will be Tuesday, February 24, 2020. The new location is: 510 W. Union Street, Athens, OH. Offices will reopen on Friday, February 28, 2020, 8am - 5pm. The phone... Read More
GAP Safety Training
GAP Safety Training
Join Rural Action and OSU extension for a day of farm-food safety training that also counts toward GAP certification. Topics include: Water Quality Worker Training, Health & Hygiene Manure and Compost Handling Domestic and Wild Animals The OSU Extension GAP training is one way to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule... Read More
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
8 events,
Athens County Women’s Cancer Screening Clinic
Athens County Women’s Cancer Screening Clinic
Through it’s Breast Education Screening & Navigation Program, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Programs (CHP) has long provided mobile women’s cancer screening clinics around southeastern Ohio as part of its mission to improve women’s health in the region.In collaboration with OhioHealth Mobile Mammography, the Heritage College CHP will offer same-day... Read More
Hidden Treasures of the Edge
Hidden Treasures of the Edge
Spend the weekend exploring the hidden treasures of the 20,000 acre Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System. One of the most biologically diverse places in Ohio, the Edge encompasses six different bedrock types, a wide variety of habitats and tremendous diversity in plant and animal life. Some of the rarest animals in... Read More
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at McConnelsville's Senior Center. Call 740-962-5600 for an appointment.
8 events,
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
This is a class suitable for women in their 2nd and/or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, and will include some active and restorative yoga poses, ways to modify postures during pregnancy, breath awareness and pelvic floor exercises.
Free Tax Preparation
Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation sponsored by AARP at Beverly Library 740-984-4060 for an appointment
February Meeting
February Meeting
February Meeting Wednesday, February 26th 6 pm at the Athens Library <- Note the NEW TIME! Let’s talk about pelvic floor health with Natalie Metzger PT, DPT
8 events,
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
Tom O’Grady will share the history of the Moundbuilders, Ohio’s first farmers. Along with farming the Moundbuilders also built an extensive system of conical, geometric, and effigy earthworks. As early inhabitants of Ohio, the Moundbuilders were horticulturalists, hunters and gathers, engineers, astronomers, builders and had extensive trade connections. Although many questions remain, researchers continue to... Read More
A BOOK APART | THE MOMENT OF LIFT: HOW EMPOWERING WOMEN CHANGES THE WORLD
A BOOK APART | THE MOMENT OF LIFT: HOW EMPOWERING WOMEN CHANGES THE WORLD
Join us in reading Melinda Gates’s The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World and celebrate women and their strength. Learn how women can empower each other while Gates tells the stories of real-life women around the world. This program is being held in conjunction with special exhibition Chicks with Balls | Judy... Read More
The Foster & Adoption Information Meeting
The Foster & Adoption Information Meeting
Have you thought about becoming a foster parent? Now is the time to take the next step. Get your questions answered at our no-obligation information meeting.
8 events,
Ohio Latin Americanist Conference 2020
Conceived seventeen years ago at The Ohio State University as a gateway through which promote the rich complexity of Latin America, The Ohio Latin Americanist Conference (OLAC), annually brings together a diverse group of specialists on the region. As envisioned from the onset, the conference is hosted every three years by a different Ohio... Read More
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
The Athens Area Mediation Service is sponsoring an intensive training in conflict resolution and mediation skills. We will learn to use the listening skills and thoughtfully structured approaches of mediation to respond to a variety of conflict situations. Past participants have reported being more effective in addressing conflict in the workplace and in their personal... Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
On Friday, February 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UpBEAT will dine at Bob Evans, located at 357 East State Street in Athens. A favorite of many for their farm-fresh comfort food, you can choose from breakfast items, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and home-style dinners. We hope you will join us for good food... Read More
Town Mountain
Town Mountain
TOWN MOUNTAIN Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain’s music is the first and second generation of... Read More
11 events,
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter! There won't be another Market on Leap Day for 20 years! Don't miss it
Victorian Tea
Victorian Tea
Step into the Victorian era with an elegant tea featuring sweet and savory historical recipes. Additionally, guests will join us in the parlor to enjoy a chance to chat about aspects of Victorian lifestyle including a lively round of trivia. Reservations required by February 24th.
Texas hold’em
Texas hold’em
The Kilvert community center is holding a Texas hold’em tournament. There is a $20 Biane please RSVP on the Kilvert Community Center, Facebook page to let us know if he will be attending.