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Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, Family Services Planning Committee Meeting
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, Family Services Planning Committee Meeting
Public Notice: The next Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Family Services Planning Committee meeting will be held Monday, January 27, 2020 10:00am-11:30am at the office located at 13183 St. Rt. 13, Millfield (former Athens County Home location) The meeting is open to the public.
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CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested, intensive lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program supports individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
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Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Knock Knock, hoo’s there? Join Rural Action for the Sunday Creek Owl Prowl. Have you ever heard an owl’s call but never seen one? Wondered how an owl pinpoints a tiny shrew on the forest floor? Join Rural Action at the 2020 Sunday Creek Owl Prowl taking place on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm... Read More
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Aspire – Class Orientation
Aspire – Class Orientation
Do you know someone who want to complete their GED? Encourage them to enroll in Ohio’s Aspire program. Ohio’s Adult Workforce Readiness Education program. Classes are free and available at: OhioMeansJobs – Athens County 70 N. Plains Road, The Plains (740) 797-1405 Aspire – Learn More, Earn More.
CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program provides support to individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
Treewater Initiative benefit show
Treewater Initiative benefit show
Benefit show for the Treewater Initiative a nonprofit founded by Jeannie Amash, long time Athens resident. The Treewater Initiative is dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Over 1000 trees have been planted and she is returning to her father's homeland to plant 1000 more olive trees in March. $10 suggested donation plants one tree. Featured... Read More
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Celebration of Chili
Celebration of Chili
Join us at Church of the Good Shepherd to taste a variety of chilis prepared by local chili enthusiasts. All you can eat for $10. Students eat free. All proceeds to benefit the Organ Restoration Fund
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Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
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
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17th Annual Groundhog Hike
17th Annual Groundhog Hike
Our 19th Annual Groundhog Hike -- this is the regular winter hike co-sponsored by the Athens Conservancy and the Friends of Strouds Run State Park. This coming year's event will start from the Bulldog Shelter (Shelterhouse 1) at Strouds Run State Park. Starting window will be noon to 1:30 pm. Come for good food and... Read More
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NAMI Family to Family Course
NAMI Family to Family Course
PSA FOR NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESSFAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSDo you have a loved one with a mental illness? The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Athens Ohio affiliate is offering a course for family members of adults who have a mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 12-session education program,for family, partners, friends and significant others... Read More
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CHIP Info Session
CHIP Info Session
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested lifestyle intervention designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. This program provides support to individuals who are motivated to build long-lasting lifestyle habits that address the root causes of chronic disease.
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Athens County Community Singers First Rehearsal
Athens County Community Singers First Rehearsal
News Release – New Choir Year Rehearsals Begin Starting February 5th, Athens County Community Singers, a Choir for All Voices (ACCS), and non-profit organization will begin rehearsals. Come join the choir! Rehearsals are at the following locations: Echoing Connections on Columbus Road (Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 10:15 am, starts 2/5) Athens County Community Church,... Read More
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Gyration Nation-Dance Liberation for Voter Registration
Dance party with DJ Barticus! There's an election coming up, and you can't vote if you're not registered! Bring your friends, get it done, and then dance the night away knowing Athens will Rock The Vote in 2020! All ages welcome, especially 17 and up. $2 charge for underage guests.
Integrate Athens Teen Night!
Integrate Athens Teen Night!
Integrate Athens is hosting a Teen Night for Athens County teens and young adults to create new friendships and lasting connections. This night will include a meet and greet, planning for future nights, making connections, and a craft time. Refreshments will be provided! Interested teens and young adults can call 740-541-9651 or email agoldsberry@athenscbdd.org for... Read More
Athens County Probate Juvenile Judge Candidates’ Forum
Athens County Probate Juvenile Judge Candidates’ Forum
Four candidates for Athens County Probate Juvenile Judge will answer questions from the media and the public at this Candidates' Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County. The two candidates appearing on the March 17th Democratic ballot are Rusty Rittenhouse and Zachary L. Saunders. The two candidates appearing on the March... Read More
The Mountain Minor
The Mountain Minor
A new dramatic film about the history of Appalachian music, by a Southwest Ohio filmmaker, is starting to attract attention after winning top awards at several film festivals. Screenwriter and director Dale Farmer will conduct a Q&A, following the screening of “The Mountain Minor” at the Athena Cinema in Athens on February 6. The screening will... Read More
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Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles and CDs and DVDs. This sale includes a special collection of gardening and vintage books. Also free dictionaries and atlases! Most items are three for $1, with newer and specialty items starting at $1. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring a bag and... Read More
BRRRRR Oak Winter Hike
BRRRRR Oak Winter Hike
1, 3, 5 and 8 mile hike options with scenic vistas across Burr Oak Lake, meandering trails through the forest and around rock outcroppings, take a short side trip to Buckeye Cave, keep your eye out for the Burr Oak eagles, and return to the warmth of the fire at Burr Oak Lodge. Come for... Read More
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UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
The UpBEAT Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. This month’s book is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Set in 1947, the novel tells the story of two women during two eras – World War I and the World War II. Please join... Read More
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
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DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
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DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
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UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
History of the Wayne National Forest with Andy Tremayne Join us on Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital Lower Level Room 8. Andy Tremayne, the Heritage Program Manager with the Wayne National Forest will be presenting on the changing land-use patterns of the Wayne National Forest. Wayne National Forest covers 833,900... Read More
Family Walks
Family Walks
Family Walks Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 pm The Market on State Join Birth Circle member Rebecca and her family for our monthly walk. Bring your family or just come on your own for some socializing and a bit of exercise! Meet from 5:15-5:30 PM inside the Market on State and walk from 5:30-6:30 PM.... Read More
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Fridays at 5:30
Fridays at 5:30
Anthony Humphrey, OU graduate student and Choral Scholar at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will present a program featuring music by Josef Rheinberger, Ralph Vaughn-Williams and others as part of the Fridays at 5:30. He will be assisted by the choir of the church and Marsha Reilly, organ. Donations for the church's organ... Read More
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Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
Spinning Wheel Demonstration
Spinning Wheel Demonstration
Join us at the Jackson City Library for this demo of the spinning wheel.
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Pickleball New Player Clinic
Pickleball New Player Clinic
Greg LaVelle, USA Pickleball Association District Ambassador for Southern Ohio, will be conducting a New Player clinic on Sunday, February 16th from noon to 1:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Athens Community Center (ACC) and is free for ACC and SilverSneakers Members or $5 for an ACC day pass. The clinic is... Read More
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Athens Rock Camp for Girls+ 10th Birthday Bash!!!
Come help us celebrate with cupcakes and four amazing bands, including The Infinite Improbability Drive, Big Wet Dream, Harlot, and the one and only international pop sensation, Style$tar!!! There will be no cover at the door, but please consider bringing a cash donation to support our 2020 camp!
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
Local Travel Spanning Athens and Ohio with the Athens County Visitors Bureau Staying up to date on local travel opportunities can be tough. Just when you think you’ve seen all the local gems around Athens and Ohio, you’re surprised by something new and fun to explore. The Athens County Visitors Bureau has a wealth of... Read More
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UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
The UpBEAT Singing Group meets the third Friday of each month, at 1 p.m. in the Athens Community Center in Multipurpose Room C. Join us on Friday, February 21, as we continue to sing songs from A Reader’s Digest Songbook: Remembering the ’50s. Here is a sneak peek of some of the songs we’ll sing:... Read More
Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here... Read More
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Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter!
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
Cabin Fever Music Festival
Cabin Fever Music Festival
Join us for the 3rd Annual Cabin Fever Music Festival in historic, downtown Pomeroy, Ohio on Saturday, February 22nd from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m. The festival features 14 performers in five indoor venues. 2020 performers include: Morgan Leigh Stubbe, Steve Zarate, Brent Patterson, Jake Dunn, Dan Canterbury, Ben Davis Jr., Niles Elliott, Megan Bee,... Read More
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Inclusive Science Day
Inclusive Science Day
Inclusive Science Day - a FREE event where we celebrate science for all! Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in this collaboration with the Ohio University NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) with lots of fun learning opportunities designed by future teachers and museum staff. Questions? Contact director@ovmod.org.
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OhioMeansJobs – Athens County offices are moving!
The OhioMeansJobs - Athens County offices are moving! The last day of service at the current location of: 70 N. Plains Road, The Plains location - will be Tuesday, February 24, 2020. The new location is: 510 W. Union Street, Athens, OH. Offices will reopen on Friday, February 28, 2020, 8am - 5pm. The phone... Read More
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
DIY: Seed Mosaics
DIY: Seed Mosaics
Eager for spring? Excited to be thinking of your garden? Come play with seeds, and create your own mosaic! We will be providing light snackage as well.
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group & Yoga
Postpartum Support Group Monday, February 24th, 6:30 pm Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Athens Join us to share support and gentle yoga stretches as we navigate the period of postpartum transition. Pregnant Mamas and those past the “postpartum year” still in need of or willing to offer support are also welcome!
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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Join us as Badger Johnson takes us through the techniques of tree pruning. $5 suggested donation.
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February Meeting
February Meeting
February Meeting Wednesday, February 26th 6 pm at the Athens Library <- Note the NEW TIME! Let’s talk about pelvic floor health with Natalie Metzger PT, DPT
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UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
Tom O’Grady will share the history of the Moundbuilders, Ohio’s first farmers. Along with farming the Moundbuilders also built an extensive system of conical, geometric, and effigy earthworks. As early inhabitants of Ohio, the Moundbuilders were horticulturalists, hunters and gathers, engineers, astronomers, builders and had extensive trade connections. Although many questions remain, researchers continue to... Read More
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UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
On Friday, February 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UpBEAT will dine at Bob Evans, located at 357 East State Street in Athens. A favorite of many for their farm-fresh comfort food, you can choose from breakfast items, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and home-style dinners. We hope you will join us for good food... Read More
Town Mountain
Town Mountain
TOWN MOUNTAIN Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain’s music is the first and second generation of... Read More
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Athens Farmer and Art Market
Athens Farmer and Art Market
Every Saturday from 9 am - noon at the Market on State, 900 E State Street, Athens. Both INSIDE and OUTSIDE the mall during the winter! There won't be another Market on Leap Day for 20 years! Don't miss it
Texas hold’em
Texas hold’em
The Kilvert community center is holding a Texas hold’em tournament. There is a $20 Biane please RSVP on the Kilvert Community Center, Facebook page to let us know if he will be attending.
The Boom Project: reading
The Boom Project: reading
Poems and story from The BOOM Project: Voices of a Generation, by Athens poets laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour (immediate past) and Wendy McVicker (present), as well as former Athenian Roger Hart.
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