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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
A Ride Through Time Self-Guided Bike Tour
A Ride Through Time is a self-guided bike tour. Cyclist will receive a map of the 20 mile bike route with detailed historic points of interest through out the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Gather your "quaranteam" to peddle through local history. Registration is $20, which includes a $10 food voucher to Mama Renie's Pizza in... Read More
“Nawlins” Piano Concert With Pianoman Michael Tobar [online concert]
Join talented local musician Michael Tobar for a concert featuring piano music from New Orleans in the tradition of Dr. John and Professor Longhair, along with a composition of his own in that style. This concert includes Tobar's spoken "liner notes" for a little history and musicology behind the songs. Watch this concert on ACPL's... Read More
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Calling All Artists
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is Calling All Artists in the greater Athens community to submit designs for a new Athena Award. The award is presented each year to recognize those who provide outstanding service on behalf of persons with disabilities. The Commission will accept designs now through January 2021 to the Mayor’s... Read More
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Show and Tell with Rachel (Virtual Program)
Show and Tell with Rachel (Virtual Program)
This will be a relaxed sharing time for preschool and kindergarten age kids.
Fiction Writing Series [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Fiction Writing Series [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Receive an introduction to the basic bones of the craft: character, plot, setting and scene, and how they work together to breathe life into your story. These four integrated seminars will consist of mini-lectures, examples and discussion. It is strongly recommended that participants make a point of seeing the movie, Casablanca, as examples from that... Read More
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GIRLS WHO CODE: Virtual Club
GIRLS WHO CODE: Virtual Club
Calling 3rd through 12th graders! Join our live virtual club of the national movement dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology! GIRLS WHO CODE fosters bravery, sisterhood, activism, and resilience through teaching the skill of computer coding.
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Program To-Go with Rural Action: Foraging in Winter
Program To-Go with Rural Action: Foraging in Winter
Ever wondered what plants do during the coldest months of the year? Are any of them still growing? Are there any that we can harvest for to make tea, shelter or even fire? Grab a program to-go bag and tune into the virtual field trip Friday January 15th at 10:30 to find out more about... Read More
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Free Nutrition Counseling Sign Up
The Ohio University Nutrition Treatment Program is now accepting telehealth clients for Spring 2021. The program consists of 3 one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions (1hr each) via Microsoft Teams with a senior dietetic student. Sessions are supervised by a registered dietitian and are personalized to meet client nutrition goals. You will be asked to complete two 3-day food records... Read More
Free Nutrition Counseling Sign Up
The Ohio University Nutrition Treatment Program is now accepting telehealth clients for Spring 2021. The program consists of 3 one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions (1hr each) via Microsoft Teams with a senior dietetic student. Sessions are supervised by a registered dietitian and are personalized to meet client nutrition goals. You will be asked to complete two 3-day food records... Read More
The Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
The Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
The MLK Prayer Breakfast celebrates high achieving college-bound seniors by rewarding them with a $500 book scholarship. This year, the MLK Prayer Breakfast will honor Governor Mike DeWine.
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EXISTENCE: TEXT + IMAGES
The Photography + Integrated Media department and the School of Art + Design at Ohio University proudly present Existence: Text + Image an exhibition on view January 19 -February 20 at the Ohio University Art Gallery in Seigfred Hall. The opening reception will take place virtually in conjunction with an artist talk by juror Efrem... Read More
Public Libraries Board Meeting (Virtual)
Public Libraries Board Meeting (Virtual)
Regular meeting of ACPL's Board of Trustees. Open to the public with time set aside at each meeting for public comment. *Due to health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19, this will be a virtual meeting on Google Meet or Zoom. Contact Director Nick Tepe at ntepe@myacpl.org or 740.737.6003 in advance for the online meeting link if... Read More
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Virtual Sustainability Film Screenings Spring 2021
Ohio University Sustainability Film Series Spring 2021 (Virtual film screenings with virtual panel discussions) Register at http://athenacinema.com/sustainabilityseries/ Receive two links, one for the film and one for the panel discussion. Films run Monday at 7 pm to Wednesday 7pm (48 hours) Panel Wednesday at 7 pm--- easy with Zoom! Dates of continuing films this semester:... Read More
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (Weekly Virtual Program)
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (Weekly Virtual Program)
NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program (YWP) is a national program that "focuses on developing students’ creative voices, writing fluency, resilience, and self-efficacy." Join Athens County Public Libraries' YWP Club to meet virtually with other young writers in the area, take part in weekly writing challenges, and set your own writing goals! You'll have access to an online writing space through... Read More
Bridging the Cultural Responsiveness Divide: Medical Practice with LGBTQ+ Communities and Intersectionality
Bridging the Cultural Responsiveness Divide: Medical Practice with LGBTQ+ Communities and Intersectionality
Darren Whitfield, PhD, who has more than 10 years experience working in the HIV/AIDS field, will use an intersectional framework to discuss the factors affecting health outcomes for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. Dr. Whitfield is an assistant professor of social work and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. Register... Read More
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Program To-Go with Rural Action: Turkey Vultures
If you could ask a Turkey Vulture one question, what would it be? Join us as we learn more about these fascinating and important members of the animal kingdom. Call ahead for a program to-go bag at any library on Thursday, 2/4, then tune in to the virtual field trip the next day. Register at... Read More
Live Healthy At Home
Live Healthy At Home
Live Healthy At Home is a free 6-week cooking class that includes 3 meal kits and 3 live online discussions. The meal kits included are a Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco, a 3 Sisters Chili Bowl, and a Lemon Lentil Turnip Soup. To register please fill out this application form: https://forms.gle/ncEZD6J3EFsAn6Vu7 If you have... Read More
Forward Together! A 2021 Invitation for Involvement with the Ohio Poor People’s Campaign
Forward Together! A 2021 Invitation for Involvement with the Ohio Poor People’s Campaign
The Ohio Poor People’s Campaign announces Forward Together! Our 2021 event to grow our movement committed to strategically ending the interlocking evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy, and the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism. Please join us to learn how to get involved.
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The Birth Circle January Online Monthly Meeting
The Birth Circle January Online Monthly Meeting
Pain in Labor: Unfortunate Side Effect or Incredible Benefit? Wednesday, Jan. 27th at 6 pm ****This is a Zoom meeting**** Here's the link! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82373630429 Labor pain, when present during the labor of a living baby, is one of the few incidences of physical pain which does not signal that something is wrong, but rather that... Read More
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Women of Appalachia Project Fine Art Exhibition
Women of Appalachia Project Fine Art Exhibition
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of the Women of Appalachia Project™ Fine Art Exhibition, an all-media, juried exhibit! This exhibition features artwork of all media by 41 artists from 8 states. Jury: Ro Brooks, April D. Felipe, and Marie T. Cochran The exhibition will be open to the public... Read More
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Works on Paper virtual exhibition
Paper Circle of Nelsonville OH will release a virtual exhibition, “Works on Paper,” on February 1, 2021. It can be seen on the Paper Circle website, www.papercircle.org. In response to COVID, Paper Circle was inspired to find a way to engage artists online and encourage creativity. Beginning in November, Paper Circle began promoting its “Works... Read More
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (Weekly Virtual Program)
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (Weekly Virtual Program)
NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program (YWP) is a national program that "focuses on developing students’ creative voices, writing fluency, resilience, and self-efficacy." Join Athens County Public Libraries' YWP Club to meet virtually with other young writers in the area, take part in weekly writing challenges, and set your own writing goals! You'll have access to an online writing space through... Read More
8 events,
18th Annual John Knouse Groundhog Hike
A Ground "Hug" Adventure hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run. This year's event is in fond memory of our founder and friend, John Knouse. It's a hike-it-yourself event, to keep us all safe and socially distanced. Hike one of three trail options between Groundhog Day (Feb 2) and Valentine's Day (Feb 14)... Read More
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Athens County Community Singers Membership Drive
Athens County Community Singers Membership Drive
Join our virtual choir today to engage in social singing while staying safe during the COVID-19 crisis! To participate you need a device with a camera, access to the Internet, and an email address. Dues are $25/half year, $50/full year Rehearsals begin Feb. 3 and occur weekly: Wednesdays 9:30-10:15 am and Thursdays 1:15pm to 2pm.
Virtual Bandits Book Club/NCBC
Virtual Bandits Book Club/NCBC
"Virtual Bandits" is our online version of the Next Chapter Book Club, a reading group inclusive of developmentally disabled adults. If you want to join us, please register, making sure you provide an email address to which your invitation will be sent.
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Winter Book Club: The Underground Railroad (In 3 parts) [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Winter Book Club: The Underground Railroad (In 3 parts) [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Winner of the National Book Award (2016), The Pulitzer Prize (2017) and the Arthur C. Clarke Award (2017), Colson Whitehead's novel of slaves seeking escape from thralldom in 19th Century America is actually a work of historical science fiction, a parallel world where the Underground Railroad is literally a functioning secret railroad beneath the ground... Read More