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Stuart’s Record Sale
Stuart’s Record Sale
STUART’S RECORD SALE Join us in the brand new Stuart’s Opera House Grand Lobby for our regular Stuart’s Record Sale! Vendors will be set up selling vinyl records (including LPs, 45s, and more), CD’s, and much more. Come down and dig through some crates and look for that record you need to complete your collection,... Read More
Athens City Schools All-Band Concert
Athens City Schools All-Band Concert
The ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS ALL-BAND CONCERT will be held Sunday, April 28 at 3:00pm in the Athens High School Auditorium. This concert will feature music performed by the ~250 students that participate in instrumental music in grades 5-12 in Athens City Schools. There will be performances by the combined 5th Grade Band, combined 6th Grade... Read More
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Art Builds Business Builds Art: Let’s Grow Our Creative Economy
Art Builds Business Builds Art: Let’s Grow Our Creative Economy
We’re on a mission to raise the value of arts and culture in every community. What if more of us developed our creativity? And then we applied that creativity to everything we do. What new ventures would be started? What revolutionary ideas would emerge? The world would be different. And not just for artists and... Read More
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School Garden Workshop
School Garden Workshop
This free workshop, hosted by Community Food Initiatives, Rural Action, and Live Healthy Appalachia, is designed for school staff and administrators, as well as parents and community members interested in learning more about School Garden programs and the Farm to School movement. Held at Federal Hocking Middle School, there will be a garden tour, door... Read More
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Central City New Music Series presents The Chicago Plan
Central City New Music Series presents The Chicago Plan
The Central City New Music Series presents its debut concert featuring free-jazz quartet The Chicago Plan at Alias14W gallery, in the heart of Huntington's Central City district. Co-led by trombonist Steve Swell (NYC) and German reedist Gebhard Ullmann, The Chicago Plan also features Fred Longberg-Holm (NY) on cello and electronics, and percussionist Michael Zerang (Chicago).... Read More
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First Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
First Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
First Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West Thursday May 2, 6-8pm Starting May 2nd Arts West and The Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library will host a First Thursday Old Time String Jam Each month will feature a jam leader who will play, call chords and help new players follow along. The musical lending... Read More
ABC Players Open “The 39 Steps”
ABC Players Open “The 39 Steps”
The 39 Steps, a hilarious mashup of a Hitchcock masterpiece, a spy thriller, and Monty Python. Directed by Celeste Parsons. Sponsored by Rocky Outdoor Gear Store. May 2-4, 2019 at 7:30 pm Matinee May 5 at 2:00 pm Reserved Seats: $12/adults • $8/students
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Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio Middleport Blitz Build!
Join Habitat SEO for thus unique and exciting event happening in Meigs County this May! Habitat staff and crew leaders will work with local volunteers to frame, sheet, and dry in our latest home for one of our partner families. You can help us give a local family a "hand up" by volunteering on this... Read More
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Unitarian Fellowship of Athens Hosts Mayor Steve Patterson
Unitarian Fellowship of Athens Hosts Mayor Steve Patterson
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson will speak at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 184 Longview Heights Road, at 11am on Sunday, May 5th about the city, its people, and their needs and wishes for the future. Mayor Patterson will share some of his goals for the city, and tell about how citizens can get more... Read More
4th ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW
4th ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW
4th ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW MAY 5, 2019 HARRISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 550 GRANT STREET CADIZ, OHIO 11am-4pm FOOD MUSIC FAMILY FUN!!! ADMISSION: DONATION Benefits the Harrison Career Center FFA Registration starts around 9:30am For info. contact 330-440-5578 or Email HCCFFA@yahoo.com www.Facebook.com/HCCFFA... Read More
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Mama Walks
Mama Walks
Mama Walks Wednesday, May 8th Meet outside the Athens library for a walk on the bike path 6-7 pm Join Birth Circle board member Leanne and her baby for a casual stroller walk on the bike path. A great chance to meet new moms, socialize, and get a little fresh air!
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Spoken & Heard at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Spoken & Heard at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Spoken & Heard: Ron Houchin, Art Stringer & Dan Canterbury at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event begins at 6 p.m. Cash Bar. Two of Kentucky’s best, Ron Houchin, winner of the Appalachian Book of the Year in Poetry, and the Weatherford Award for Poetry and Art Stringer, author of... Read More
Community Sing-a-Long with ACCS
Community Sing-a-Long with ACCS
Athens County Community Singers, "a choir for all voices" is hosting a Community Sing-a-Long at the Athens Public Library on Thursday, May 9 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room. Music selections will include multiple genres and this family event can be enjoyed by all.
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Mother’s Day Flea Market
Mother’s Day Flea Market Friday May 10th through Sunday May 12th Open 10am daily, Rain or Shine FREE ADMISSION Shopping, Food, and Fun Morgan County Fairgrounds 2760 N. Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, OH 43756
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Deer Resistant Plant Sale
Deer Resistant Plant Sale
A plant sale featuring many deer resistant plants and this year a new added focus of natives!
Prepared Mommy Camp
Prepared Mommy Camp
Prepared Mommy Camp May 11th, 10am - 2pm Athens Friends Meeting House, 22 Birge Dr, Chauncey, OH 45719. This Camp is geared toward providing birth and parenting education and community building with young Mamas age 23 and under, though when we do have extra space and are glad to include others as well. We are... Read More
25th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction
25th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction
25th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction May 11, 2019 Sally Buffalo Park's Wallace Lodge Cadiz, Ohio Sally Buffalo Park can be entered at 100 College way or 43000 Industrial Park Road. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6:00pm. Followed by Speaker and auction. Auction starts around 8pm. Tickets include buffet style dinner,... Read More
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Transit Hop!
Join Integrate Athens and Athens Public Transit for a two week (ending May 25) project helping the Athens community learn to ride Athens Public Transit. Register by calling Integrate Athens (740)541-9600. Transit Hop cards will be placed at locations accessible on transit. More details are listed on flyer below! Prizes will be given for those... Read More
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Athens County Back to School Bash – Application Deadline
Athens County Back to School Bash Application Deadline has been extended to: Wednesday, May 15th Applications are available at: www.jfs.athensoh.org For additional information contact: Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, 13183 St. Rt. 13, Millfield, OH 45761, (740) 797-2523.
Athens County Community Singers Board Meeting
Athens County Community Singers Board Meeting
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 15 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Integrate Athens Office (9033 Lavelle Rd., Athens, OH) for our next Athens County Community Singers board meeting. This meeting is open to the public and we are still looking for a secretary for our board. Athens County Community Singers,... Read More
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Clothing Give-A-Way
Clothing Give-A-Way
Freedom Missionary Baptist Church will host a FREE clothing- give-a-way in their church basement. The event will be held rain or shine. Hotdogs, chips, lemonade and snacks will be provided free of charge. Everyone is welcome. There are no requirements to meet and no questions to answer. We have a large variety of clothing including... Read More
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Athens 2nd Annual Bike to Work Day
Athens 2nd Annual Bike to Work Day
ATHENS, OHIO—GET PUMPED! and ride your bike to work on National Bike to Work Day, Friday May 17, 2019. This FREE event to celebrate the occasion is again planned for Athens County this year, organized by Ohio University Office of Sustainability, OU Transportation and Parking Services, OU Police Department, OU WellWorks, HAPCAP, Athens Public Transit,... Read More
Transit Hop!
Transit Hop!
Join Integrate Athens and Athens Public Transit for a two week (ending May 25) project helping the Athens community learn to ride Athens Public Transit. Register by calling Integrate Athens (740)541-9600. Transit Hop cards will be placed at locations accessible on transit. More details are listed on flyer below! Prizes will be given for those... Read More
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OSU Master Gardener Plant Sale
OSU Master Gardener Plant Sale
Annual Plant Sale Native, annual, bulbs and house plants will be available May 18th from 8:30-12Noon Athens Community Center under the Solar Panels (701 E State St., Athens) Proceeds benefit the Childrens Garden, CFI and educational programming. Cash/Check
Athens Bike Rodeo
Athens Bike Rodeo
Bring your children to the 17th annual Athens Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 18 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital for bike safety games and activities. All attendees will be entered to win a child’s mountain bike! The Bike Rodeo will take place in the parking lot of O’Bleness Hospital, rain or shine. Please follow directional signage... Read More
Westside QuickPick: West Union Street Cemetery
Westside QuickPick: West Union Street Cemetery
Hey Athenians! Come out on May 18, meet your neighbors, and spend your morning helping to beautify our city. This is a special QuickPick to help the City of Athens get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day. Join us for our third QuickPick as we clean up the West Union Street Cemetery at the corner... Read More
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Art on Tap: Social Creativity Hour
Art on Tap: Social Creativity Hour
Join local artist, Carrie Turner, the third Tuesday of the month for a unique art-making experience each night and enjoy an evening of fine craft beer, wine, great food, and creative company. This month, use marker and stencil to personalize your own travel notebook for those upcoming summer vacations
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ATCO Idol 2019
ATCO Idol 2019
ATCO Idol began 11 years ago as a small performance event at ATCO in Athens, Ohio. Idol is a truly inclusive experience that brings people with disabilities and without to collaborate and be part of the show! What started as a small senior daytime program activity has grown into an annual community event. ATCO Idol... Read More
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Traditional Memorial Day service
Traditional Memorial Day service
Everyone is invited to the traditional Memorial Day service on Sunday <May 26> beginning at 4:30 p.m., held by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, John S. Townsend Camp 108 and its Ladies Auxiliary, at Frost Centennial Church. Speaking will be Professor Brian Schoen of Ohio University’s history department. From Frost, take... Read More
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The Birth Circle May Meeting
The Birth Circle May Meeting
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, May 29th, 7 pm Birth Stories Join us for the meeting that started the Birth Circle back in May of 2002. We will dedicate our whole meeting to sharing birth stories. Whether you gave birth 30 years ago or two weeks ago, or you just want to come and listen, all people... Read More
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Poets & Writers Read Around & Potluck at Arts West
Poets & Writers Read Around & Potluck at Arts West
Poets & Writers Read Around & Potluck at Arts West Thursday, May 30, 5:30-8pm YOU ARE INVITED! Poets, storytellers, musicians – all are welcome to an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word. Bring a story, song or poem, a covered dish and friends! Plates, cups, napkins, etc. provided. Spirits are permitted. Hosted by Athens... Read More
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CreativeMornings/Athens: Preserve at Arts West
CreativeMornings/Athens: Preserve at Arts West
Welcome to the May CreativeMornings event in Athens! Reserve your free ticket today at creativemornings.com/talks/tessa-evanosky When: Friday, May 31st, 9:00 am Where: ARTS/West, 132 W. State St, Athens, OH 45701 Speaker: Tessa Evanosky Meet the speaker! This month's theme, Preserve, will be handled by certified food nerd, Tessa Evanosky. The lecture will outline the basic process... Read More
First Friday’s at Athens Artisan Co-Op
First Friday’s at Athens Artisan Co-Op
The first weekend of each month we are hosting First Friday’s at Athens Artisan Co-Op, at 227 Columbus Rd in Athens. We will be featuring local artisans and new works- and family friendly fun! To kick off June, we are showcasing Chad Fuget’s glassmaking, Darci Shields’ Custom Jewelry, Abstract and Fine Art from January Heuss-... Read More