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Steubenville Nutcracker Village
The newest addition to holiday traditions: over 180 life-sized Nutcrackers depicting characters from history, the arts, entertainment, and local legends are on display under a canopy of colorful lights and music in beautifully decorated Fort Steuben Park, 24/7. On weekends, an Advent Market surrounds the 32' Christmas tree where crafts, gifts and foods can be... Read More
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Miracle on Main Street Lighting Ceremony
Miracle on Main Street Lighting Ceremony
Join us for the Annual lighting of the Muskingum County Courthouse Ceremony. Musical entertainment and an appearance by Santa Claus! For more information: Call Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce 740-455-8282 or 800-743-2303
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NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY SHOW & SALE
‘Tis the season! Start or finish your holiday shopping at the Kennedy Museum of Art during this semi-annual jewelry and folk art sale sponsored by Good Girl Jewelry at White’s Mill and Friends of the Kennedy Museum. Select authentic, beautiful and affordable American Indian jewelry for family, friends or yourself. Become a museum member and... Read More
Moving through grief with yoga
Moving through grief with yoga
OhioHealth Hospice is pleased to offer a six-week class that focuses on the physical body as a vehicle for expression, wisdom and understanding during bereavement. Participants will explore the body-felt aspects of grief through gentle body awareness exercises and gentle and restorative yoga postures. Instruction will be given in basic relaxation and breathing practices that support restoration... Read More
SOMACC Holiday Open House
SOMACC Holiday Open House
FREE ADMISSION 5:30pm - Meet the Artists of our "River Currents 4.0" Artists! 7:00 pm - The Farmer & Adele Christmas Concert +light bites, drinks, crafts and cookie decorating.
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
In this fun 3-hr make-and-take class, students will create a pillow using a pin tuck twisting technique. Although this is a holiday craft, students can use this technique in a variety of other crafts and clothing construction projects. The look of the tucks can also be changed depending on the direction they are stitched in.... Read More
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The Holiday Bazaar
The Annual Holiday Bazaar at The Dairy Barn Arts Center December 6th 12-7 p.m. December 7th 9 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION! FRIDAY: 12-7pm Holiday Bazaar 12-6pm Sunflower Bakery 6-8pm Happy Hour Glazing Preregistration required ✦ $40 - $60 6-8pm Happy Hour Wheel Throwing - Pre-registration required ✦ $25 - $40 3pm Cash Bar SATURDAY:... Read More
ABC Players Kids present “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”
ABC PLAYERS PRESENT “DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.” Disney’s Frozen Jr., in which Princesses Elsa and Anna find love and acceptance as they face an emotional journey to restore their sisterly bond. Directed by Jodi MacNeal & Jenn Fritchley. Sponsored by Ohio University Credit Union. December 6 at 7:30pm, December 7 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and December... Read More
Festival of Trees Live Auction
Festival of Trees Live Auction
Live auction of OVER 200 Festival entries. Listen to WHIZ AM 1240 and call 740-450-1990 to bid. Join us all day long for networking, bidding and holiday cheer! "Happy Hour" gathering at the auction will be from 3:30pm to 6pm. Auction schedule will be posted at www.zmchamber.com the week of the event. For more information:... Read More
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Weave a Seat from Ties!
Weave a Seat from Ties!
Do you have an old chair or stool that needs a new seat? Or have you always wanted to learn chair caning but thought it was too boring? Come join Master Seat-Weaver Mindy King to craft a colorful new seat from upcycled neckties! Class will provide all ties and include instruction from start to finish.... Read More
MIG and TIG Welding I
MIG and TIG Welding I
This class will cover metal-working safety, the theory behind welding, and what the different types of welding are. Participants will learn how to operate a MIG welder and a TIG welder and will know what the differences are. Upon completion of the class, students should expect to be able to set up a welder and... Read More
Multicultural Genealogical Center
Multicultural Genealogical Center
The Multicultural Genealogical Center (MGC) will have their Christmas Meeting on December 7, Saturday at 1 pm in Chesterhill, Ohio, and will be honoring four past Board of Directors for their years of dedication and service. They are Nancy Aiken, Ron Luce, Emilie Wood and Dessie Workman. Robert Rothwell will entertain with holiday music. This is a potluck celebration with the organization providing the main meats. The event is... Read More
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Self Myofascial Release Techniques
Self Myofascial Release Techniques
Have you been working hard on your health, fitness, and performance goals and still finding yourself facing movement restrictions and discomfort? Adding a few self-myofascial release techniques to your regimen could improve your movement patterns, reduce aches and pains, increase range of movement and reduce inflammation. So, join us to learn quick and simple self-assessment... Read More
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ACEnet 3rd Annual Holiday Open House
ACEnet 3rd Annual Holiday Open House
Hosted by ACEnet (94 Columbus Road, Athens). This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to enjoy some local food & wine (also non-alcoholic & “mocktail” options), and local holiday shopping, while learning more about what ACEnet does in our community! Participating ACEnet tenants include: Butcher’s Bites, Dr. May’s Thai Kitchen, Briarwood Studios Flower Essences, Casa... Read More
Athens Conservancy Annual Meeting
Athens Conservancy Annual Meeting
Join the Athens Conservancy board of directors and members for our annual potluck dinner and meeting! Bring a dish to share if you wish, hear some updates from the Conservancy, and stay to welcome Kelly Capuzzi, a Fisheries Biologist with the Ohio EPA, presenting on behalf of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program (OSU). Her... Read More
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Film, “The Gender Revolution” and Panel Discussion
Film, “The Gender Revolution” and Panel Discussion
Welcome parents, teachers, community members! Learn more about gender diversity and how to support our transgender and gender non-conforming students. We will be showing the 2017 documentary, "The Gender Revolution" followed by a panel discussion that includes a transgender/gnc high school student, a supportive teacher, a supportive parent of a transgender/gnc student, and a former... Read More
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Athens Friends and Newcomers (AFAN) December 2019 monthly meeting
Athens Friends and Newcomers (AFAN) December 2019 monthly meeting
Athens Friends and Newcomers (AFAN) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday December 12, 2019 at The Dairy Barn Arts Center at 12:00pm, doors open at 11:30am. Our featured speaker will be Mr. Blackburn, Athens County Prosecutor since 2011, and is an active member of the local community. Mr. Blackburn will address issues of importance... Read More
YAP’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Party
YAP’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Party
Join the Young Athens Professionals as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary and the holidays in style! Free appetizers, cake, and door prizes will be available to all attendees. Sponsored by Career Connections and the Athens County Economic Development Council.
Hour of Code
Hour of Code
Join the Patton College of Education, Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, and WOUB Learning Lab in an Hour of Code on Thursday, December 12th from 6pm-8pm in McCracken Hall. Visit stations with robots, computers, iPads, microcontrollers and more, designed and staffed by Ohio University faculty, graduate students, and OVMoD staff and volunteers. Stations are geared... Read More
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Merry Dragmas!
Merry Dragmas!
Join Kazma Knights and The Uncorked Dolls for a Dragmas extravaganza! Featuring special guests Kari O’Knife and current reigning Miss Athens Uncorked, Kar Kar O’Daniels. Come for a night of giving and FUN! This will be our third annual toy drive for Athens Children’s Services. Bring a new children’s toy for $1 off at the... Read More
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
A Christmas Cookie Walk will be held in Christ The King Community Hall at 75 Stewart Street, Athens, Ohio. This event boasts a vast array of cookies, from classic cut outs to ethnic favorites. The Cookie Walk provides you with delicious home-made cookies and a chance to customize a selection of holiday cookies or pre-order... Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Choose 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
Intro to Welding
Intro to Welding
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to weld! In this class participants will learn different weld techniques and basic troubleshooting of common welding problems. Participants are encouraged to learn from each other as well as the instructor. Participants should wear close-toed shoes, denim pants, and long sleeves. Hair should be pulled... Read More
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3rd Saturday Music and Dance Social
3rd Saturday Music and Dance Social
Casual music and dance event in the Village Productions studio in Amesville, Ohio. Music performed by the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders including honky-tonk, western swing, country, and swing. Looking for dancers: swing, country, two-step, line & waltz. Listeners welcome. Free. Upstairs in the Grange building, 16 State Street (Rte. 550), Amesville, Ohio, 45711.
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Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group Monday, December 30th, 6:30 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens Take a break and some space for yourself in the midst of all the holiday fun and chaos. Join Sam Catania, who is a Mother, Therapist at Hopewell Health, and a yoga instructor for a postpartum support group incorporating... Read More
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Jive! 2019
Jive! 2019
Jive! 2019 The Birth Circle's family-friendly New Year's Eve Party. December 31st, 5 pm - 8 pm at The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, Ohio 45701. The Birth Circle presents Athens’ only family-friendly Jive! New Year’s Eve event! Music, dancing, kids’ activities, a raffle with excellent prizes generously donated by local businesses are some of... Read More