Charity & Outreach
Friends of Athens CASA to host 7th annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 7, 2019
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesFriends of Athens CASA to host 7th annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 7, 2019 The Reindeer Run is a wacky, fun-filled 5k featuring costumes, hot chocolate and of course, Santa! Get in on the action at the Eclipse Company Store. Registration and all of the festivities kick off at 10am and the 5k fun... Read More
Free smoke alarms
Volunteers from the American Red Cross and the Carthage Township Volunteer Fire Department will be going door-to-door on Saturday, December 7th to offer and install FREE smoke alarms. They will also have life-saving information on fire safety and being prepared for disaster. The home visits will run from mid-morning to the afternoon on Saturday.
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesChoose from a large variety of fiction and nonfiction of all types, CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a wide assortment of civil war and teen books, as well as new Great Courses CDs/books. Most items are 3 for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library... Read More
Winter Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesTake a ride on the Stuart’s Winter Wine Express! This is a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House, and this beautiful train ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway includes wine, cheese, and more and its all for a good cause. The perfect break from a busy holiday season and a chance to get together with... Read More
Silent Auction for Immigrant Support
Athens Uncorked 14 Station St, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Athens United Immigrant Support Project is hosting a silent auction to support asylum seekers from Central and South America who are delayed (sometimes for many months and without resources) at the Mexican border. We aim to build a network of southeast Ohio citizens who are interested in lending a hand via home sponsorship; one-time... Read More
Bandcake Breakfast
Applebee's 547 E. State St., Athens, OH, United StatesIt's a crazy time so come and enjoy delicious pancakes and help out a good cause. The Athens Band Boosters invite you to visit with Santa at the Bandcake Breakfast at Applebee's on East State Street. All proceeds support band programs in grades 5 through 12 at Athens City schools. We look forward to seeing... Read More
Glouster Community Free Market
Trimble High School 1 Tomcat Drive, Glouster, OH, United StatesCOMCorps is hosting a community free market for families in the Glouster, Trimble and Jacksonville area on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Trimble High School cafeteria in Glouster. Items such as winter clothing, healthy food, personal hygiene products and household cleaners will be available for free to residents on a first-come-first-served... Read More
MLK Day of Service with Rural Action AmeriCorps
United Campus Ministry 18 N. College St., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action AmeriCorps members for a Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday January 20th. We will march together in the MLK Silent March starting at 10:30 a.m. and meet back at UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice (18 N. College Street, Athens) at 11:30 for a provided lunch... Read More
Treewater Initiative benefit show
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBenefit 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
TreeWater Initiative Benefit at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAn evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the Treewater Initiative, a nonprofit started by long-time Athens resident, Jeannie Amash, dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Hosted by Lawrence Greene and the Ugata Drummers, with featured artists Marley Mekind, Elisabeth Weems, Natrix (Yazz Garcia) and Ron Jae. Jeannie is an American born daughter... Read More