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Full Drum Set Drumming Workshop
Full Drum Set Drumming Workshop
This is a class offered through our Stuart’s Arts Education Program! A beginner friendly drumming workshop with Jess Makosky! Jess has been playing drums for over 15 years. Most recently seen playing in the Revulvas, she has also played with Amethystone and taught at Athens Rock Camp for Girls for the last several years. Her... Read More
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Zanesville’s Downtown Farmers’ Market
Zanesville’s Downtown Farmers’ Market
Join us on N. 4th Street every week for an evening filled with live music, local art and fresh food! In addition to the Zanesville Farmers Market, we'll have live music and farm to table dishes and drinks at The Old Market House Inn, Urban Comforts, and VinAmi Zanesville. Local businesses will be open and... Read More
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Athens County Back to School Bash
Athens County Back to School Bash
Athens County Back to School Bash, August 1, 2019, 3pm - 7pm, at The Market on State, Athens, Ohio. The event is free and open to all Athens County school age children PreK - 12. Free packpacks, basic school supplies, while supplies last. Also local community partners will be on hand to offer information and... Read More
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Y-Bridge Arts Festival
The Artist Colony of Zanesville (ArtCoz) would like to welcome you to Zane Landing Park, in historic downtown Zanesville, for the 11th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival. During the two-day event, The Artist Colony of Zanesville (ArtCoz) presents a variety of contemporary arts and crafts along with an exceptional array of live entertainment, wonderful food, beverages... Read More
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Inland Waterways Festival
Inland Waterways Festival
The Inland Waterways Festival is a free, educational event with performers, storytellers, music, hands-on activities, wildlife displays featuring raptors, owls, a 2,200 gallon freshwater aquarium & more. The purpose of the Inland Waterways Festival is to commemorate the heritage and continuing importance of America’s rivers, canals, and lakes in the development of the Nation. Our... Read More
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Ohio-Japan Exchange Program Fundraising Tea Party
Ohio-Japan Exchange Program Fundraising Tea Party
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of tasty tea delights, silent-auction treasures and raffle baskets on Sunday, August. 4th. Socialize for a good cause, and bring a friend. This year's Ambassador to Japan: Patty Mitchell. The Exchange Program works to improve and advance the care and value of older adults and individuals with disabilities in... Read More
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Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles of all types including bird books, children and young adult, history, and faith and philosophy galore. Check out our Treasures table! Also CDs, and DVDs. Most books are 3 for $1.00 with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library... Read More
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BYOB Vintage Gaming Night!
BYOB Vintage Gaming Night!
Join us for our second-ever BYOB gaming night with original console games on original consoles! Bring your friends and challenge them to a tournament. Or join a single round elimination round robin. You could even challenge yourself to better your old high score! We have assorted consoles with assorted games from Sega Genesis to XBOX... Read More
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Pop-up Fun Day
Pop-up Fun Day
All folks in our Athens Community are welcome to attend!! Thursday, July 18th 10-11:30 am West State Street Park (by the ball fields) An Athens Community Event!! Bring games to share: Corn-hole, Frisbees, beach balls, and cards; bring any type of outdoor game you choose. Make new friends! Meet folks! Have fun! Contact: Tina, Integrate... Read More
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Athens Catholic Ladies of Columbia Ice Cream Social and Benefit Auction
Athens Catholic Ladies of Columbia Ice Cream Social and Benefit Auction
Catholic Ladies of Columbia Fifth Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL and AUCTION Saturday, August 17, 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Holy Family Center, 75 Stewart St. Athens, OH, Auction begins at 6:30 pm. A la carte menu, Larry’s Doghouse Premium Ice Cream, Cake Walk, and Benefit Auction. The Auction includes: “Farm to Table” Dinner for eight, $100.00 gift... Read More
Coonskin Saturday
Coonskin Saturday
Saturday, August 17th. Food from Park’s Place, Jackie O’s beer, FREE ice cream social and tours of the Amesville History Center all starting at 5:00 pm. Music by the Brickerson’s at 7:00. In Gifford Park in Amesville.
Summer Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Summer Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Take a ride on the Stuart’s Summer 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. Enjoy the warm summer air and a chance to get together with friends, family, or... Read More
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Shawnee State University’s Performing Arts Academy
Shawnee State University’s Performing Arts Academy
The Performing Arts Academy (PAA) at Shawnee State University is designed as a preparatory program for students age 3-18 years of age who are interested in entering the world of the performing arts. The PAA offers classes in Creative Movement, ABT NTC Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Tap. The Academy believes in cultivating a professional, nurturing... Read More
Art on Tap | Social Creativity Hour
Art on Tap | Social Creativity Hour
Tap into your inner artist with the ZMA at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. 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. Kirigami is a style of Japanese paper art that involves... Read More
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August Morsbag Pod Meetup
August Morsbag Pod Meetup
In case you hadn't heard, in May 2019 we launched a Morsbag 'Pod' at Athens Makerspace. What is a Morsbag, you ask? An international movement known as Morsbags has formed 'pods' of sewists all over the world who meet up to sociably upcycle fabrics into reusable bags that are then given away for FREE! At... Read More
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Friends of Strouds Run State Park Annual Meeting and Potluck
Friends of Strouds Run State Park Annual Meeting and Potluck
Friends of Strouds Run State Park will host its annual meeting and potluck supper on Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm at the Boathouse Shelterhouse at Strouds Run State Park. After the meeting, guests will be invited to tour Dow Lake via kayaks provided by Touch the Earth Adventures. If you haven’t seen our newly constructed kayak... Read More
NAMI Lecture Series LIVING WITH AND OVERCOMING PTSD AND OTHER INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR
NAMI Lecture Series LIVING WITH AND OVERCOMING PTSD AND OTHER INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR
NAMI Lecture: Topic: Living with and Overcoming PTSD and Other Invisible Wounds of War Speaker: Kelley Macek Time and Place: Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, August 22, 6:30 PM After having done three tours of duty in Iraq as a military intelligence soldier specializing in the Middle East and Arabic language, Kelley Macek retired from... Read More
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FLMR Membership Event
FLMR Membership Event
FLMR Members are invited to an evening of music and friends. Bring a guest and encourage them to join. Learn more about FLMR and enjoy music from Sadie Johnson. Sadie is an established Blues guitarist and vocalist and a senior at Marietta College. Hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, and veggies will be prepared by Ohio Foothills... Read More
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Free Family Day | Back to School
Free Family Day | Back to School
Celebrate the back to school season with the whole family at the ZMA. Stretch your imagination with art projects inspired by your favorite school subjects. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and inspiration. Don’t miss this fun kickoff to the new school year. Family Day is generously supported by the Beaux Arts Club.
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3rd Annual Paddle for Polio Plus
3rd Annual Paddle for Polio Plus
Join Athens Sunrise Rotary for the 3rd Annual Paddle for Polio Plus! Sunday, August 25, 2019. Registration opens at 12:00 pm, with prize drawings and awards at 3:30. What is Paddle for Polio Plus? Glad you asked! #Paddle2019 is a unique fundraiser that combined the ever-popular "poker run" game with boating. Participants will be dealt... Read More
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CreativeMornings/Athens: Justice
CreativeMornings/Athens: Justice
CreativeMornings is a monthly networking breakfast for the Athens' creative community, with free coffee and inspiration. Everyone is welcome! This month's coffee and breakfast will be provided by Fluff Bakery. This month's main speaker, Patrick McGee, will explain how King Richard the Lion Hearted, the Diggers, and the Dagda’s harp have illuminated his path and... Read More
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Quilt Fest; A Celebration of Everything Fiber!
Saturday, August 31, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, September 1, 10 am – 4 pm Sponsored by The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Collaboration with Athens Area Fiber Faire Featuring Admission to the fabulous Quilt National ‘19 Exhibitors from throughout Ohio and beyond Ready-to-purchase items from outstanding fiber artists Tools for use in your own... Read More