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2 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
3 events,
Free Pound Workout in the Park
Free Pound Workout in the Park
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe... Read More
5 events,
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Medicare 101 and Updates
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Medicare 101 and Updates
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, objective health insurance information, one-on-one counseling and educates consumers about Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage... Read More
Brushes @ The Barn: “Meditations”
Brushes @ The Barn: “Meditations”
Part 2 of the 3 Part "Serenity Series", this classic meditative pose brings calm and peace to the mind. A stencil will be provided with in house participation, or purchase of a canvas for the body silhouette. A color full background which matches the previous week, you can choose to keep the figure all black,... Read More
Brushes @ The Barn: “Meditations”
Brushes @ The Barn: “Meditations”
Part 2 of the 3 Part "Serenity Series", this classic meditative pose brings calm and peace to the mind. A stencil will be provided with in house participation, or purchase of a canvas for the body silhouette. A color full background which matches the previous week, you can choose to keep the figure all black,... Read More
3 events,
Cemetery Tours: Marietta Pioneers
Cemetery Tours: Marietta Pioneers
Couldn’t get enough of the colorful Marietta characters detailed in David McCullough’s latest #1 New York Times bestseller, The Pioneers? Join The Castle staff at Marietta’s historic Mound Cemetery as we recreate the private tours given to Mr. McCullough and his family. In additional to hearing additional stories regarding two of the book’s main characters,... Read More
3 events,
Virtual IDEAtion Workshop
Virtual IDEAtion Workshop
Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach, to learn how to leverage existing resources and customer intel to get valuable feedback on your business idea.
3 events,
Free Yoga at Restoration Park
Free Yoga at Restoration Park
Restoration Park is hosting free yoga in the park on the second and fourth Wednesday in June, July and August! This class is suitable for all skill levels. Just bring your mat and something to hydrate. We expect this class to fill up quickly. To ensure you have a guaranteed spot, simply click "going" in... Read More
4 events,
UpBEAT History Group: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Writing a Personal History
UpBEAT History Group: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Writing a Personal History
The UpBEAT History Group continues to meet virtually. Presenters range from local historical society associates to a variety of other community members who offer a wealth of information about historical interests. Life histories, memoir and other kinds of life writing date back to at least Augustine and are a valuable tool for understanding both daily... Read More
Brushes @ The Barn: Buddha Face
Brushes @ The Barn: Buddha Face
The final of our Three-Part Serenity Series, We will paint colorful, abstracted Buddha faces. Participants can choose to join us in the Barn or online!
3 events,
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Fundamentals of Mediation Training
Learn basic skills of how to work through conflict or help others work through conflict. The the training sessions start on Friday, September 11 at 9:00 and run for the following four Fridays. See the Athens Area Mediation web site for details: http://www.athensmediation.com/
4 events,
APPALACHIAN OHIO ANTIQUE POWER CLUB 2020 FALL GATHERING
APPALACHIAN OHIO ANTIQUE POWER CLUB 2020 FALL GATHERING SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2020 Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds 43672 Stumptown Rd New Athens, Ohio (Ohio 519 between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio) A gathering of agriculture, construction, Industrial, mining, military, logging, oil & gas, steam, and transportation history enthusiasts and machinery owners. ... Read More
17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show
17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show The 17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show will be held September 12 and 13, 2020 on Ohio 519 (43672 Stumptown Road), between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio. Just over 1 mile west of New Athens, Ohio. Antique trucks, construction, and mining will be on... Read More
4 events,
UpBEAT Book Club
UpBEAT Book Club
UpBEAT Book Club allows for lively discussion of a book selected by the UpBEAT Book Club. This program is for adults ages 55 and older and is held on the second Monday of each month. The book club continues to meet virtually. This month’s book is Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. We will... Read More
UpBEAT Book Club
UpBEAT Book Club
UpBEAT Book Club allows for lively discussion of a book selected by the UpBEAT Book Club. This program is for adults ages 55 and older and is held on the second Monday of each month. The book club continues to meet virtually. This month’s book is Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. We will... Read More
3 events,
Probate/Juvenile Judge Candidate Forum
Probate/Juvenile Judge Candidate Forum
A virtual Candidate Forum for the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Judge, Probate/Juvenile Division, is being hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00-8:30pm. Candidates Ken Ryan and Zach Saunders will answer questions from the public. Questions are being taken in advance, due to the virtual... Read More
4 events,
Hunger in the Year 2020: A Facebook Live Discussion
Hunger in the Year 2020: A Facebook Live Discussion
LOGAN – The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. The discussion will be streamed to the Foodbank’s Facebook page at facebook.com/seohiofoodbank. The event is an initiative of Hunger Action Month, which is observed by Feeding America... Read More
Our Town: Gallipolis Virtual Screening
Our Town: Gallipolis Virtual Screening
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing in Ohio and across the nation, WOUB Public Media has decided to hold its free premiere screening of Our Town: Gallipolis virtually. The in-person premiere screening was originally scheduled for March 22 at Gallia Academy High School but was cancelled following the recommendations from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and... Read More
4 events,
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program
The UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held on the first and third Monday of each month (Exercise classes will be canceled if a holiday falls on the first or third Monday of the month.). This one-hour Gentle Yoga for All class, emphasizes proper... Read More
Food History: Kleindeutschland Marietta
Food History: Kleindeutschland Marietta
Washington County’s history has been heavily influence by German-Americans. One major aspect of German influence throughout this community has been through food culture. The history of Marietta’s downtown is rich with German owned restaurants, saloons, markets, bakeries, and butcheries. Enjoy our take on Marietta German culinary history and learn about this area’s German history. Cost... Read More
3 events,
The Jellyfish Garden
Ohio University Campus Recycling presents The Jellyfish Garden, a unique art installation that will be presented on campus during Pollution Prevention Week (September 21-27). The Jellyfish Garden highlights the importance of plastic bag reduction with displays of "flying" plastic jellyfish. These jellyfish have been crafted with used plastic bags by Ohio University students. Jellyfish Garden Dates +... Read More
5 events,
Virtual VALIDation Workshop
Virtual VALIDation Workshop
Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach, to learn how to leverage existing resources and customer intel to get valuable feedback on your business idea.
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Understanding and Organizing Your Vital Documents
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Understanding and Organizing Your Vital Documents
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. This program will help individuals understand and organize their important papers and vital documents including Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Insurance Contracts, Deeds, Mortgages, Brokerage... Read More
4 events,
Art Exhibition
Hannah Swearingen, Chip Wagner, Sarah Compton and Mary Popa will be showing work at Majestic Galleries from September 25 - October 25. Painting, Mixed Media Sculpture and Metalwork.
6 events,
Brunch with Mark Twain
Brunch with Mark Twain
Cost: $30 per person Reservations Required Come and support the museums while on board the Valley Gem Sternwheeler. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, 2 hour cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, and live entertainment by Mark Twain. A 50/50 drawing will be available on board! Reservations required by September 18, 2020 Book Now or Contact Campus... Read More
Recycling Dropoff
Recycling Dropoff
Rural Action will hold a drop-off for difficult-to-recycle items during an open house for the new thrift store and makerspace that are opening in the former Reuse Industries space on West Union Street in Athens. We will accept a variety of materials, including mattresses; e-waste (including electronic components); rechargeable batteries; all metal items; medical supplies... Read More
Thrift Store, Makerspace Open House
Thrift Store, Makerspace Open House
Rural Action and several other community organizations have banded together to acquire the assets of ReUse Industries and are opening a new thrift store and makerspace. The public is invited to view our progress and offer input during this open house. The organizations behind the effort are Rural Action, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks... Read More
4 events,
Candidate Forum: Athens County Commissioner
Candidate Forum: Athens County Commissioner
A virtual Candidate Forum for Athens County Commissioner is being hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00-8:30pm. Candidates Charlie Adkins and Bill Hayes will answer questions from the public. Questions are being taken in advance, due to the virtual format. Please send your questions to AthensAsks@gmail.com... Read More
4 events,
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: History and stories from Homecoming Farm
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: History and stories from Homecoming Farm
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. A once overworked and neglected land, Homecoming Farm now is a reclaimed lush land for sustainably grown produce and maple syrup production. The farm was in the beginning... Read More
5 events,
WideOpen: Excellence in Photography
WideOpen: Excellence in Photography
The second biennial WideOpen: Excellence in Photography is now on view at The Dairy Barn Arts Center now through Sunday, November 29. WideOpen celebrated all genres of photography. The jury of Ardine Nelson, Michael Rubenstien, and Pete Souza met over four days to select the photographs in this exhibition. Gallery Hours: Wednesdays - Sundays, 12-5pm... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Dr. Jerrel “Jerry” Anderson Topic: “Recent Archaeological Developments in the Ohio Valley” What’s old is what’s new again! Just when you think it’s all been discovered and explain, something “new” is uncovered. New discoveries are being made all the time. Take advantage of this golden opportunity to learn more about discoveries that... Read More
4 events,
Wake up for Recovery
Wake up for Recovery
The John W. Clem Recovery House is holding a virtual fundraiser. The goal of the house is to help men in the area obtain recovery from substance and become productive members of society. More information and registration can be found at clemhouse.org