Community
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À photo essay by Rebecca Wood, local holistic health provider and naturalist, taking you through the seasons and along back roads, byways, beaches and magical places! Take a cook break at the Athens county Library on Hone Ave. and enjoy exploring the beauty of Nature in Your Backyard!
Free
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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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.
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Ohio Valley Acupuncture is offering reduced rate acupuncture in a community setting through their Summer Community Acupuncture Series. Got neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain? Trying to quit smoking, drinking, or using? Riddled with chronic fatigue? Feeling stressed and need to relax? Acupuncture can help. Community acupuncture has radical roots in helping to build community... Read More
$15 – $50
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4 events,
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Open to the public. Bossard Library, 7 Spruce St., Gallipolis, OH 45631, 10:00 am Join us for Playtime with the Wombats!, a fun, hands-on family event for children ages 4–8 and their caregivers. Through games, puzzles, and creative challenges inspired by the PBS KIDS series Work It Out Wombats!, families will practice problem-solving skills while... Read More
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Wild Kratts: Adventures with the Tortuga From Dinosaurs to Today: How Turtles Survive! Travel from the age of dinosaurs to today with PBS KIDS and WOUB Learning Lab! In this Wild Kratts adventure, children will explore the high-tech Tortuga, learn about real turtles (often called living fossils), and discover how they have survived since the time of dinosaurs.... Read More
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Join us for our annual membership meeting of Friends of the Museums. Meeting begins at 5:30 PM in the main hall of Campus Martius Museum. Executive Director Erin Augenstein will review our 2025-26 Fiscal Year, goals for our 2026-27 FY, and provide information on current programming and projects. Refreshments will be provided.
Free
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7 events,
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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
Free
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Scenic Hills Senior Center Last Tuesday of every month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 580 Radio Lane Logan, OH
Free
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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
Free
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4 events,
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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
Free
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Sandy Plunkett Book Signing The Southeast Ohio History Center is sponsoring a book signing event with Athens-based artist and comics writer, Sandy Plunkett on Thursday, July 30th from 5:30pm until 7pm in conjunction with the release of his recently released book A Brush with History, a 35-year Retrospective of his Southeast Ohio related art. Plunkett,... Read More
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Join us Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate Art House Theater Day with an exciting double-feature of anti-capitalist classics! One Film $5 – Double-feature $8 Double-feature Schedule: 7:00 p.m. – PUTNEY SWOPE (84 min) 8:35 p.m. – Intermission (25 min…grab a drink and a popcorn!) 9:00 p.m. – SORRY TO BOTHER YOU... Read More
$5 – $8
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2 events,
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On July 31st, OVMoD will host a Parents' Night Out event, and then on the 4th Friday of every month (5:30 pm- 8 pm)! For Ages 5-10 Drop the kids off for an awesome time at the museum! They will have fun in the exhibit hall, a pizza dinner, and this month's event is a... Read More
$30
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7 events,
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival (ACAMF), an annual celebration of arts and culture, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Union Street on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This free event promises a day filled with great music, amazing visual arts, and community involvement, catering to individuals of all... Read More This two-day event celebrates & cultivates love for diverse people and for the planet we all depend on. It’s about love in the radical sense, the way Martin Luther King, Jr. taught it. It’s about love as a verb, not just a feeling, the way bell hooks wrote about it. It’s about love of living things, the way E. O.... Read More
$50
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GuardCare is a free health care event for all Ohio residents offered by medical professionals in the Ohio National Guard and local health care partners. The event will take place on Saturday, August 1st(8-5) and Sunday, August 2nd (8-2) at OU's Heritage Hall at 191 West Union Street, Athens.You can receive:Dental care, including fillings and... Read More
Free
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The Athens Athletics Club is thrilled to be chosen as a Wildwood Hometown Clinic for 2026! This FREE day-long event for middle school and high school female runners takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at Ohio University's Walter Hall. The day will feature audience-specific presentations and discussions about topics... Read More
Free
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Age Of Steam Roundhouse Museum Touch-A-Truck, Touch-A-Train August 1, 2026 9:30 am – 4 pm Free Admission!* ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for a day welcoming youth to experience vehicles of all sizes and shapes in ways they most likely have not experienced before. Police, fire, and other emergency vehicles will be joined by semi-tractors,... Read More
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3 events,
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GuardCare is a free health care event for all Ohio residents offered by medical professionals in the Ohio National Guard and local health care partners. The event will take place on Saturday, August 1st(8-5) and Sunday, August 2nd (8-2) at OU's Heritage Hall at 191 West Union Street, Athens.You can receive:Dental care, including fillings and... Read More
Free
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More |
0 events,
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3 events,
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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
Free
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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
Free
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Come join us every Tuesday night this summer for "The Mingler"-- a special flat-rate socializing experience! $10 entry grants you access to unlimited play from 8 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., so you can enjoy socializing with others as much as you enjoy playing the games! And with loads of high score contests and unique... Read More
$10
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1 event,
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Rural Action and project partners invite elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to any of the following locations to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Event schedule: *August 5, 2-4 pm at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, 35703 Loop... Read More |
4 events,
The Birth Circle Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Athens, Ohio. Our mission is to empower and support families on their journeys to and through parenthood by providing information, resources, and community. August 6th through the 9th, we invite community members to come shop! Donations have come from all over Athens and... Read More
$20
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Rural Action and project partners invite elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to any of the following locations to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Event schedule: *August 5, 2-4 pm at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, 35703 Loop... Read More
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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
Free
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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
Free
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4 events,
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This immersive museum program uses Marietta’s 1788 frontier history to demonstrate how early settlers lived with minimal waste, contrasted with modern landfill systems and long-term material impact. Ryan Holter is a Marietta resident teacher, and volunteer presenting with a shared passion in local history and a lifelong devotion to environmental education. This event is sponsored... Read More
Free
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Rural Action and project partners invite elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to any of the following locations to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Event schedule: *August 5, 2-4 pm at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, 35703 Loop... Read More
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Curious about how to raise pastured meats? Interested in the ins and outs of raising broiler chickens on pasture? Sugar Butte Farms is owned and operated by Eric, Kayla, & Will Gibson. It sits in Lowell, Ohio on 80 acres full of diverse biology and greenery. They raise chicken, pork, turkey, and lamb - as well... Read More
$10
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4 events,
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Join us at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am-Noon for a messy good time. Learning can be messy - and fun!! Don't worry, we'll clean it up. Each month we will have a different hands-on activity with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics).... Read More
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Ohio Valley Acupuncture is offering reduced rate acupuncture in a community setting through their Summer Community Acupuncture Series. Got neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain? Trying to quit smoking, drinking, or using? Riddled with chronic fatigue? Feeling stressed and need to relax? Acupuncture can help. Community acupuncture has radical roots in helping to build community... Read More
$15 – $50
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The Federal Valley Resource Center welcomes The Rylee Bapst Band performing Appalachian Soul Music from Athens, Ohio. This event is made possible by OhioArts. There will be a $10 charge at the door, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. FVRC is handicapped accessible. Doors open at 6:30.
$10
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3 events,
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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Rural Action and project partners invite elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to any of the following locations to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Event schedule: *August 5, 2-4 pm at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, 35703 Loop... Read More |
0 events,
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3 events,
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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
Free
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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
Free
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Come join us every Tuesday night this summer for "The Mingler"-- a special flat-rate socializing experience! $10 entry grants you access to unlimited play from 8 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., so you can enjoy socializing with others as much as you enjoy playing the games! And with loads of high score contests and unique... Read More
$10
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1 event,
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Rural Action and project partners invite elderberry growers and foragers to bring their harvest to any of the following locations to use destemming equipment which processes large volumes of elderberries in minutes. No registration is required for these free open-house events. Event schedule: *August 5, 2-4 pm at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, 35703 Loop... Read More |
2 events,
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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
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During the clinic, volunteer attorneys from the Athens County Bar Association will offer free guidance on a wide range of civil legal issues from housing to family law. Residents who need legal advice can simply show up during clinic hours. Beginning Jan. 8, the clinic will operate on the second Thursday of each month from 4 to... Read More |
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The 56th annual Salt Fork Festival will be held at beautiful Cambridge City Park. The festival features juried art in a variety of art forms, a Marketplace with Ohio made products, Appalachian Heritage Arts, and area Children’s Art. Enjoy relaxing during your visit with a great snack from many delicious concessions while listening to a... Read More |
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Discovery Lab workshops at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery typically focus on kids and teens ages 10 and up, covering a wide range of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) topics with an emphasis on hands-on exploration. They are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. To see upcoming workshops, keep an... Read More
$20
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4 events,
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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Join us and Community Food Initiatives as local artists transform the Baileys Bike Shed into a vibrant work of public art. Celebrate a day of community, creativity, and connection while exploring the links between outdoor adventure, pollinator education, healthy communities, and thriving local food systems.
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Wondering what district you will vote in this November? Join the meet and greet fundraiser with Candidates for District 94- Wenda Sheard, and District 95- Paul Cameron. There will be music with Hillarie and Mark Burnhans as well time to talk with candidates and community members as well as delicious snacks provided. Athens Community Center... Read More
Fundraiser
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3 events,
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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
Free
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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
Free
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Come join us every Tuesday night this summer for "The Mingler"-- a special flat-rate socializing experience! $10 entry grants you access to unlimited play from 8 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., so you can enjoy socializing with others as much as you enjoy playing the games! And with loads of high score contests and unique... Read More
$10
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1 event,
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We usually meet in the Conference Room, and move to one of the other event spaces when necessary. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us. Agendas and Minutes
Free
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3 events,
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Learn from a grass-based dairy farm about small-scale dairy production and cheesemaking. Laurel Valley Creamery is a grass based sustainable producer of Jersey milk that we craft into small batches of farmstead cheese. The Nolan family specializes in naturally aged raw milk cheese in addition to making several pasteurized specialty cheeses. All attendees will go home... Read More
$10
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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
Free
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In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.
Free
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1 event,
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Ohio Valley Acupuncture is offering reduced rate acupuncture in a community setting through their Summer Community Acupuncture Series. Got neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain? Trying to quit smoking, drinking, or using? Riddled with chronic fatigue? Feeling stressed and need to relax? Acupuncture can help. Community acupuncture has radical roots in helping to build community... Read More
$15 – $50
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2 events,
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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Old-time music jam. All ages, levels, and instruments welcome. Bring tunes if you've got them! (Bluegrass and folk OK.) For lists of songs we've played at previous months' jams, check out the Facebook page.
Free
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6 events,
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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
Free
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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
Free
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Scenic Hills Senior Center Last Tuesday of every month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 580 Radio Lane Logan, OH
Free
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2 events,
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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
Free
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3 events,
Telluric, on view August 28 - December 7 Distinguished Professor of Painting John Sabraw's exhibition, Telluric, at the Kennedy Museum of Art, presents a compelling synthesis of painting, sculpture, and video that extends his two decades of nature-inspired inquiry. Sabraw’s abstract compositions explore natural phenomena, the earth’s complex ecosystem, and humanity's essential yet often fraught... Read More
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On Friday, August 28th, from 5:30 to 7 PM, Christy Davis, Curator of Exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art, will share her perspective at the festive public opening reception for Distinguished Professor of Painting John Sabraw's exhibition, Telluric, at the Kennedy Museum of Art. Sabraw’s abstract compositions explore natural phenomena, the earth’s complex ecosystem,... Read More
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Athens Shakespeare Company presents: Two Gentlemen of Verona. Two Gentlemen of Verona is a fast-paced Shakespearean comedy about friendship, love, and the chaos that happens when these worlds collide. Filled with disguises, witty humor, romantic twists, and memorable characters, this story follows two friends whose loyalty is put to the test as their chase their... Read More
Free
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Dr. Kenton Butcher will be the featured speaker at the Tablertown People of Color Museum Fundraiser, Saturday August 29 from 2-5 PM at the Federal Valley Resource Center in stewart Ohio. EVERYONE is welcome! Food, Music and Museum tours to learn about the history of Tablertown.
DONATION
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The Albany Methodist Church (5174 W. Clinton St., Albany, OH 45710) invites the community to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, August 30, 2026 starting at 9 a.m. - Details: - 9:00 AM: Worship service featuring the bluegrass band WonPeace - 10:00 AM (approx.): Anniversary ceremony - 11:30 AM (approx.): Fellowship lunch to follow (potluck/carry-in)... Read More
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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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. |
4 events,
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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
Free
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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
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An electric guitar recital featuring John's original compositions and a few favorite pieces. John will be joined by a band of all Ohio University School of Music alumni including: guitarist Landon Elliott, pianist Zach Winkleman, bassist Eli Chambers, and drummer Dom O'Korn. This event is free and open to the public.
Free
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3 events,
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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
Free
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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
Free
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3 events,The 25th Reunion is planned for Labor Day Weekend (September 4-7th, 2026) in Athens. Please respond to this survey and pass it on even if you can't make it to this year's reunion. Planned events include a family picnic, football game, dinner at Eclipse, and a tour of the high school before it is torn... Read More
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Catch to Finish: The World of Competitive Rowing From the outside, rowing appears serene, graceful and beautiful. In reality, rowing is relentless, demanding and often painful. In this engaging and accessible presentation, we’ll trace the evolution of competitive rowing from its origins on the River Thames to the modern era. Through video, images and even a hands-on... Read More
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Monthly variety show lifting up the history, culture, and arts of the Little Cities of Black Diamond region at the Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee, Ohio. Headliner artist is the Caitlin Kraus Band. |
