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Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
MARIETTA – Get ready for great orchestral pops music, this time with a Marietta twist. The River Cities Symphony brings the tunes and talent you know and love to a great local venue. Selections include Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust”, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, “No, No, Nannette”, and Hamlish’s “The Way We Were”. Maestro Turizziani has even... Read More
Village Productions Potluck
Village Productions Potluck
SAVE THE DATE!!!! Sunday, September 29. Community Potluck and annual meeting in our newly renovated first floor. Bring your dish to share. Meeting at 5, dinner at 5:30. Beer, root beer and root beer floats will be sold. Dine on Roxanne's delicious chicken chili. 50/50 drawing and music!
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Pelvic Floor: It’s so much more!
Pelvic Floor: It’s so much more!
You’ve asked, ladies, and here it is. Let’s move beyond being resigned to wearing panty liners, running to the bathroom, “going” when we don’t have to go and painful sex…we are going to do something about this. Pause the kegels, we are going to show you another way. This workshop is focused on not only pelvic floor health... Read More
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Minority Business Assistant Center Program
Minority Business Assistant Center Program
This workshop is meant to help business owners become certified and learn about upcoming bids in your area.
Federal Hocking School Board & Rome Township Trustee Candidates Night
Federal Hocking School Board & Rome Township Trustee Candidates Night
The League of Women Voters of Athens County invites the public to meet with candidates for Federal Hocking School Board & Rome Township Trustee at the Federal Hocking High School Library at 6:30pm on October 1, 2019. Candidates will give five minute opening statements, and then rotate among audience tables for informal question and answer... Read More
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Baileys, Brews & Blues – Baileys Trail System Update and Social
Baileys, Brews & Blues – Baileys Trail System Update and Social
Coming soon: a world-class mountain biking and recreation experience in Athens County, Ohio! Join us at Eclipse Company Store on October 2 at 6:00PM to hear the latest news about the start of trail building and the plans for the future of the Baileys Trail System and outdoor recreation in Athens County, Ohio. Event Schedule... Read More
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Autumn Fires
Come join us at Wisteria, nestled in the hills half an hour from Athens, for three days of fun. Autumn Fires celebrates the changing of the seasons with bonfires, local music, feasting, drumming, activities, and ceremonies. Highlights of the event include pumpkin carving, pit kiln clay making, Stone Soup potluck, nightly bonfires at Paw Paw... Read More
Athens City Council Candidates Forum
Athens City Council Candidates Forum
Come hear candidates for at-large positions on the Athens City Council participate in a Candidates Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. Candidates will give opening statements, and then respond to written questions from the audience. Moderator: Ellsworth Holden.
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Yard Sale for Scholarships
Yard Sale for Scholarships
P.E.O. Chapter G of Athens will be having a yard sale Friday, October 4 from 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 5 from 8:00 - 2:00 p.m. at 11711 Channingway Blvd., The Plains. All proceeds will go to P.E.O. scholarships, grants, awards and loans for women. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization of women, by... Read More
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Opens
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Opens
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
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Books, Barks & Brew
Books, Barks & Brew
Come meet local Author Mark M. Dean who will be presenting his new children's book "Doggy Deck Day" about a boy and his dog. We will be there with adoptable dogs you can meet and $1 from every pint from 3pm-6pm will go to help Friends of the Shelter Dogs. The author will also be... Read More
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Help celebrate Ora Anderson’s Birthday, the Nature Trail, AND welcome the Dairy Barn’s Artist in Residence, Barbara Bryn Klare in this family friendly, all abilities welcome group hike. Participants will leave their phones behind and go on a color scavenger hunt on the Ora Anderson Nature Trail behind the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Afterward, participants... Read More
Solid Ground Fall Farm Fest and Pig Roast
Solid Ground Fall Farm Fest and Pig Roast
A family-oriented event featuring nature-based kids activities, sustainable living educational walks, a farm-to-table community meal, and a silent auction to benefit Solid Ground School. Come play and learn with us and enjoy an evening at the farm. See the animals, tour the orchards, and enjoy our nature playscapes and recreation grounds. Join us for a... Read More
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Community Clay Creation at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Drop-in for a hands-on interactive clay experience at The Dairy Barn Arts Center! Make a creature or object to place into our indoor landscape, take a photo and share the collaborative world we create together. While visiting, view a wide selection of ceramic art made by local artists and students. October 7-10 open from... Read More
Albany Mayor & Lee Township Fiscal Officer Candidates Night
Albany Mayor & Lee Township Fiscal Officer Candidates Night
Come hear candidates for Albany Mayor and Lee Township Fiscal Officer give brief opening statements and then rotate among audience members to answer questions in an informal setting at this Candidates Night sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. The event will include Albany Council President Neil Reynolds answering questions about the Albany... Read More
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Nelsonville City Auditor & City Council Candidates Night
Nelsonville City Auditor & City Council Candidates Night
Come hear candidates for Nelsonville City Auditor and Nelsonville City Council give brief opening statements and then rotate among tables in the audience to answer questions in informal settings at this Candidates Night sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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ABC Players Present “Clue: The Musical”
Clue: The Musical, a musical edition of the popular board game in which the audience gets to play. Directed by Sylvia Abbott with music direction by Jodi MacNeal. Sponsored by Intelliwave Broadband. October 10-13, 2019 Tickets on sale now!
Family Walks
Family Walks
Family Walks Thursday, October 10th, 5:30 pm Habit for Humanity, 325 W. Union St, Athens Join Birth Circle member Rebecca and her family for our monthly walk on the bike path. Bring your family or just come on your own for some socializing and a bit of fresh air! Meet from 5:15-5:30 pm in front... Read More
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Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
The Athens County Democratic Party's Community Service Committee invites the public to the opening reception for their second Little Free Library, (LFL) located at Athens Armory Park . Food and beverages will be provided. LFLs encourage the love of reading, build community and spark creativity by fostering the exchange of books freely between neighbors. In... Read More
Healthy Worksite Award Workshop
Healthy Worksite Award Workshop
All worksites in the state of Ohio, regardless of size or status (i.e., public, private, for-profit, non-profit) are encouraged to apply for the Healthy Worksite Award through the Healthy Business Council of Ohio. The application is available online: https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7Q81VeEOTxRpqt. In an effort to offer support to local employers in their application process, the Southeast Ohio... Read More
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
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Pumpkin Fest 2019!
Pumpkin Fest 2019!
Join The Dairy Barn Arts Center at the annual Pumpkin Fest! Choose a pumpkin and let's paint! Grab some apples and head to the caramel apple stations! Wagon Rides with the Hutchison's Horses! 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a completely FREE event! Thank you to our supporters! Jackie O's Brewery SE Ohio Foodbank & Kitchen Athens Head... Read More
Little Cities of the Black Diamonds Day
Little Cities of the Black Diamonds Day
Shawnee, OH -- Little Cities of Black Diamonds will host the 25thannual Community Day on Oct. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Shawnee. The community event is open to all and will include a parade, live music, a children’s hike, and more. LCBD is currently seeking groups who would like to participate in... Read More
Putt-spook-Palooza
Putt-spook-Palooza
Putt People First, the Athens area's best miniature golf course, is having their grand end of the season closing event, Putt-spook-palooza. Miniature golf with a Halloween theme! Come out to the Park on Dairy Lane and enjoy free food, fun, and prizes. But don't feed the monsters! Putt People First is affiliated with HAVAR, Inc.--a... Read More
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Pie Day Fundraiser Auction
Pie Day Fundraiser Auction
On October 14th, the community will come together at the Chesterhill Produce Auction to auction off some delicious pies in order to raise funds for School Day at the CPA. Each spring, we aim to bring a few hundred students out to the Chesterhill Produce Auction for a full day of learning about our local... Read More
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group Monday, October 14th, 6:30 pm – 8 pm Arts West, Basement Open Studio Join Sam Catania, who is a mother, Therapist at Hopewell Health, and a yoga instructor for a postpartum support group incorporating both conversation and gentle yoga to take care of your mind and body during your postpartum journey! Pregnant... Read More
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Ames Township Trustee Candidates Night
Ames Township Trustee Candidates Night
Come hear candidates for Ames Township Trustee give brief opening statements and rotate among tables in the audience to answer questions in informal settings at this Candidates Night sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County in the Cafeteria of Amesville Elementary School. Moderator: Sarah Conley-Ballew
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Coolville Mayor & Troy Township Trustee Candidates Night
Coolville Mayor & Troy Township Trustee Candidates Night
Come hear candidates for Coolville Mayor and for Troy Township Trustee give opening statements and then rotate among tables in the audience to answer questions in informal settings at this Candidates Night sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. Additionally, Mathew Roberts, of Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council, will explain and answer... Read More
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Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
Contribute To WOUB’s Our Town: Gallipolis Documentary
Contribute To WOUB’s Our Town: Gallipolis Documentary
Your photos and local stories could be a part of the next installment of WOUB Public Media’s Our Town historical documentary series. WOUB announced earlier this month that Gallipolis will be the next town featured, and WOUB would like the people of the southeast Ohio river town to play an important role in the development of the... Read More
Fall Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Fall Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Take a ride on the Stuart’s Fall 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 during the fall season and a chance to get together with friends,... Read More
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Clean Energy Expo
Clean Energy Expo
Drop by the Athens library branch for a free day of exploring and learning about clean energy together! 10am-12pm: Exploring Energy Workshop* Facilitated by Rural Action Sustainable Energy Solutions, this free, hands-on workshop teaches participants how energy efficiency and renewable energy work. Free give-aways include LED bulbs, weatherization stripping, power strips, and solar lanterns. *Registration... Read More
Rally for STEM: STEAM All Around Us
Rally for STEM: STEAM All Around Us
Join the Patton College of Education and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in exploring "STEAM All Around Us" on October 19. Visit STEAM stations designed and staffed by Ohio University faculty, graduate students, and OVMoD staff and volunteers. Stations are geared for kids ages 5+ (siblings welcome!) to learn more about the roles of... Read More
STEAM All Around Us
STEAM All Around Us
We're back again for another collaboration between the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery and the OHIO Patton College of Education Noyce scholars! Join us for a FREE family event: “STEAM All Around Us” on October 19th, 11am-1pm at the Athens Community Center. Visit STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) stations designed and staffed by... Read More
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Chauncey Mayor Candidates Forum
Chauncey Mayor Candidates Forum
Come hear candidates for Chauncey Mayor give opening statements and answer written questions from the audience at this Candidates Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. Moderator: Celestia Hathhorn
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Simple Garden Season Extension on a Budget
Simple Garden Season Extension on a Budget
Low tech methods of extending the life of your garden for the protection of cool season (such as lettuce, greens, and root vegetables) taught to us by Dan Knier of Hocking College. Free event! All Ages welcome. pin Nelsonville Community Garden, 1950 St. Mary's Drive, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Alexander Local Schools Meet The Candidate Night
Alexander Local Schools Meet The Candidate Night
The Athens League of Women Voters and the Alexander Local Education Association will be hosting a meet the candidate night to help voters learn more about the candidates running for the school board this November. The event will be held in the Alexander cafeteria on October 23rd. from 6:30 to 8:00.
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Glute Reboot
Glute Reboot
Sitting too much and lack of physical activity has led our population to a sad place of “dead butt syndrome” (DBS), often referred to as gluteal amnesia. Seriously, it is a real thing and it could be wreaking havoc on the rest of your body. Use this workshop to learn more about DBS and what... Read More
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“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“NELSONVILLE FROM A TO Z” BOOK LAUNCH Join us for the book launch of “Nelsonville From A to Z” on Friday, October 25 at 6pm at 30 Public Square! This is a publication of the Stuart’s Opera House Arts Education Program, edited by Celeste Parsons and illustrated by Hannah Sickles. There will be a FREE... Read More
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Rollergeist! Athens Ohio Roller Derby Double Header
Rollergeist! Athens Ohio Roller Derby Double Header
Don't miss Athens Ohio Roller Derby's last home game of the season - we are going all out with a double header, Halloween-themed bout, great food and drinks, and excellent entertainment! Costumes are encouraged! Important details: Saturday, October 26 Doors open at 11 am and first whistle is at noon. First game: Black Diamond Betties... Read More
Rollergeist!
Rollergeist!
Athens Ohio Roller Derby is hosting a double header on October 26, 2019 at the Athens Community Center. Doors open at 11am, first whistle at 12! As always, Kids 10 and under are free! At noon, the Black Diamond Betties will be taking on a new rival from Somerset, KY – Somer City Roller Derby.... Read More
5th Annual ReUse Competition
5th Annual ReUse Competition
Save the date and start brainstorming your very best creative reuse entries to win great prizes (from memberships to cash prizes)! This year we will be holding the Competition at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. We are so delighted to be partnering with this amazing local non-profit! There will be a cash bar, live music... Read More
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Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Last Day
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Last Day
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
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Kennedy Lecture Series welcomes Brandon McMillan, host of CBS show ‘Lucky Dog’
Kennedy Lecture Series welcomes Brandon McMillan, host of CBS show ‘Lucky Dog’
McMillan, a behaviorist known for having a diverse background with wild animals, has spent his life perfecting the art of dog training. Drawing from his years as a wild animal trainer for film and television, McMillan has created a unique hybrid training program where he applies his knowledge and experience from working with wild animals... Read More
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OhioMeansJobs – Athens County offices closed Friday, Nov 1
The offices of OhioMeansJobs – Athens County, located at 70 N. Plains Rd., The Plains, will be closed on Friday, November 1. Normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm will resume on Monday, November 4.
Pet Trick and Treat Open House
Pet Trick and Treat Open House
Bring your dogs and cats for some Trick AND Treat open house fun. Show off your costumes and best trick - everyone gets a treat, or two, or three.... Contests this year for the following categories: Most Creative Funniest Costume Scariest Costume Best Owner/Dog Combo Photos will be taken throughout the evening and winners will... Read More
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The Birth Circle October Meeting
The Birth Circle October Meeting
The Birth Circle October Meeting Wednesday, October 30th, 7 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens OH Why you should not have a birth plan. Birth is unpredictable. While being educated about your birth options and deciding ahead of time about your preferences is an excellent idea; being dedicated to one concrete plan can... Read More
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Athens County Community Singers Rehearsal Venue Change
Athens County Community Singers Rehearsal Venue Change
New Rehearsal Location Beginning October 31st, members of the Athens County Community Singers (ACCS) who rehearse on Thursdays will begin meeting in a new rehearsal venue. The new location for rehearsals is: NEW - Athens Community Church, 219 Columbus Road #A (Thursdays from 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm) There is no change... Read More
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Athens County Humane Society Chili Cook-off
Athens County Humane Society Chili Cook-off
ACHS is hosting its first Chili Cook-off during Ohio University's "Dad's Weekend". On November 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 20 businesses and individuals will be competing at the First Presbyterian Church to see who has the best chili recipe. There will be both a community judging and private judging from such individuals including... Read More
#Dadfest with Passion Works
#Dadfest with Passion Works
Come celebrate Dad’s Weekend with fellow students and members of Passion Works! This is a family-friendly event featuring free food, games, live entertainment, and an opportunity to co-create art with the artists of Passion Works.
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