Community
Events
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3 events,Clothing Give A Way. Everything FREE. All sizes and types. No requirements. Everyone welcome. Rain or shine.
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Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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The Greater Huntington Symphonic Band and jazz band will perform a free concert for Poage Landing Days in Ashland on Sunday, September 28 at 4 pm on the 16th Street Main Stage between Greenup Ave and Winchster Ave. The jazz band, directed by Tom Chaffin, will perform first followed by the symphonic band which is... Read More |
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4 events,
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Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: Develop a support system Exchange Practical information on challenges and possible solutions Talk through issues and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources Last Tuesday of Every Month... Read More
Free
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Spend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
Free
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Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Free
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4 events,
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Take a few minutes out of your busy routine to brake for breakfast! At this drive-thru event, you can get a free grab-and-go breakfast and a resource bag full of goodies! While you're at it, you can also schedule your yearly screenings with OhioHealth and check out their mobile mammography unit!
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Spooky Party - the season starts here - come join the fun! Costume Contest! Free Entry Wine, Mocktails & Food Crafts, Games & Dance Donate $30 to design your own spooky glass Raffle to Support SOCIL Disability Friendly Event If you have questions, need accommodations, or would like to donate contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL... Read More
Free
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Lake Erie, one of the most picturesque landscapes and important ecosystems in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and nearby regions are at risk from aquatic invasive species. In the new film, “Seeing The Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What’s at Stake,” executive produced by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program staff, you’ll learn how hundreds of... Read More
Free
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2 events,
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If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us in person every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free, welcoming, hopeful, and honoring. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as... Read More
Free
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All of our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are OPEN all at the same time! Come downtown and support your local & unique businesses, artists, musicians, and restaurants on First Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Link to downtown map of participants: https://artcoz.org/arts-district-map
Free
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7 events,
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Heritage & Innovation Day at the MSPIB Farmers Market is a celebration of our Community Heritage and Future Potential, featuring the Scioto County Heritage Museum and more! Come discover the rich history of our area and the opportunities our future holds! This Special Event is sponsored by the Scioto County Heritage Museum. Saturday, October 4, is the final... Read More
Free
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Plan to join us for the Summer Farmers Market at Adornetto's! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Free
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Event is for seasoned Operation Christmas Child Shoebox packers, project leaders and anyone who wants to learn more about this program. Our guest speaker is Maria Tatarin, come out and hear her story as a shoebox recipient. Free shoeboxes for each organization represented at the event.
Free
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3 events,
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Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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Ted Yoder, world-renowned hammered dulcimer musician, and his band (guitar, bass, drums, percussion) will open the Ironton Council for the Arts 2025-26 performance season on Sunday, October 5 at 3 pm in the Ohio University Southern Riffe Rotunda. Admission is $15 and is payable at the performance with cash, credit card (QR code), or check... Read More
$15
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3 events,The Southeast Ohio History Center presents Behind the Scene: OU and Athens, Spring 1970 with Frank Norton on Tuesday, October 7th at noon. Norton, a Vietnam veteran, found himself immersed in the events of the time with different social groups and fronts at the heart of activities and organizing efforts in the student response to... Read More
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Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Free
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1 event, |
2 events,
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Open quiet meditation that is non-denominational is being offered each Thursday during the noon hour at United Campus Ministries, 18 N. Court St. This is being offered by Athens KTC Buddhist Center. No experience or registration is required, just drop in. You may come in late or leave early if needed. This is a quiet,... Read More
Free
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5 events,The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Friday, October 10 at noon in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email: disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
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The Friends of the Marietta Library will hold the Fall Book Sale on the following dates: Friday, October 10 from 5-7 pm for members of the FOL (you can join at the door); Saturday, October 11 from 9 am to 4 pm ; Sunday, October 12 from 1-4 pm & Monday, October 13 from 9... Read More
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Doug MacLeod is an award-winning blues musician celebrated for his soulful guitar work and storytelling-driven songwriting. Over his decades-long career, he has earned multiple Blues Music Awards and widespread recognition for his ability to weave personal narratives into traditional blues forms. As both a performer and educator, MacLeod shares the cultural and historical roots of... Read More |
7 events,
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Plan to join us for the Summer Farmers Market at Adornetto's! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Free
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The Friends of the Marietta Library will hold the Fall Book Sale on the following dates: Friday, October 10 from 5-7 pm for members of the FOL (you can join at the door); Saturday, October 11 from 9 am to 4 pm ; Sunday, October 12 from 1-4 pm & Monday, October 13 from 9... Read More
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Pack books in good condition in bags or boxes. Drive them to the front of the Athens Public Library. Volunteers will unload them! |
6 events,
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Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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Southern Ohio Guitar Show October 12th in Chillicothe Ohio, Chillicothe Highschool 425 Yoctangee Parkway 11am-4pm $10 entrance fee, kids under 12 free admission.
$10
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The Friends of the Marietta Library will hold the Fall Book Sale on the following dates: Friday, October 10 from 5-7 pm for members of the FOL (you can join at the door); Saturday, October 11 from 9 am to 4 pm ; Sunday, October 12 from 1-4 pm & Monday, October 13 from 9... Read More |
3 events,
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The Friends of the Marietta Library will hold the Fall Book Sale on the following dates: Friday, October 10 from 5-7 pm for members of the FOL (you can join at the door); Saturday, October 11 from 9 am to 4 pm ; Sunday, October 12 from 1-4 pm & Monday, October 13 from 9... Read More
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NAMI will be joining the Glouster Public Library to lead a 6 week course designed for teens to discuss mental health topics. Our goal is to gear you up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. So, buckle up, come to the library for snacks, conversation, and friendship! This event is... Read More
Free
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3 events,
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The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email: disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
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Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Free
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5 events,
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We usually meet in the Conference Room, and move to one of the other event spaces when necessary. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us. Agendas and Minutes
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The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Wednesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Athens Community Center Conference Room, 701 East State Street. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email: disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
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Recent headlines about global insect declines, the impending extinction of one million species worldwide, and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue... Read More
Free
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6 events,
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The Learning Lab will have a station at this event which focuses on outdoor education. We will be making catapults, sharing resources and giving away books. This event is targeted towards homeschooled children, and aims to provide hands-on history, nature, wilderness, and herbalism classes, activities, and crafts designed for preschoolers through teens. This is learning... Read More
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Open quiet meditation that is non-denominational is being offered each Thursday during the noon hour at United Campus Ministries, 18 N. Court St. This is being offered by Athens KTC Buddhist Center. No experience or registration is required, just drop in. You may come in late or leave early if needed. This is a quiet,... Read More
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The Lyceum Luncheon Brown Bag Speaker Series presents Dr. Trevellya Ford-Ahmed and stories about Another Quintessential Coal Miner’s Daughter at noon on Thursday, October 16th at noon. Dr. Tee, Professor Emeritus in Public Relations/Media Studies at West Virginia State University and currently serving as Communication and Media Relations Director for Mount Zion Black Culture Center... Read More |
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6 events,
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Plan to join us for the Summer Farmers Market at Adornetto's! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Free
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Discovery Lab workshops at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery typically focus on kids and teens ages 10 and up, covering a wide range of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) topics with an emphasis on hands-on exploration. They are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. To see upcoming workshops, keep an... Read More
$20
Freedom Missionary Baptist church will be having a Clothing Give A Way at the church located at 1959 Barnett Ridge Rd, Belpre OH in the Barlow community. Everyone is welcome and everything is FREE. Clothing all sizes, dresses, shoes, coats and much more. Held rain or shine. For info call Kay @ 740.989.2127 or Melissa... Read More
Free
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2 events,
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Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More |
2 events,
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Athens Community Tree Talk A conversation about the health of our urban forest Featured Speakers Ann Bonner- Regional Urban Forester, ODNR Mary Reed, Organizer, Athens Arbor Day Committee Dr. Glenn Matlack-Professor of Environmental and Plant Biology, Ohio University Presenters will discuss Urban forest Care Strategies, Historical canopy photos, current work in Athens and neighboring communities. Our tree canopy is more important than ever. Trees provide ecological, economic and social services to our community. Habitat, cooling, shade and enjoyment are a few of the many benefits. Trees are a critical component of the health of our community. Yet we continue to loose our tree canopy while the city proposes to deregulate the capacity of the Athens Shade Tree Commission to an advisory body. Join this evening of information and learn about the trees around us in our community.
Free
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5 events,
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Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Free
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This inventive sci-fi/fantasy film – selected as Peru’s entry for Best International Film at the Academy Awards in 2023 – is the story of “M”, an elderly homeless woman who drifts through life as a lonely shadow crossing the same geography every day. Her days are spent day-dreaming about her past life until a chance... Read More
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Elwood, a young African-American boy, is coming of age in Florida during the 1960’s Jim Crow era. Even in the midst of the tense racial attitudes that were dividing society at that time, Elwood’s future appears bright: he is awarded an opportunity to attend an HBCU’s honor’s program tuition-free. While hitchhiking to class, however, Elwood... Read More
Free
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4 events,
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Join WOUB Learning Lab and Jefferson Market Place Culinary Studio for a hands-on kitchen chemistry adventure! We'll dive into kitchen chemistry with PBS KIDS Ruff Ruffman, then put our new knowledge to the test by cooking up a tasty snack. Families will also receive resources to continue the learning at home, PBS KIDS resources, and... Read More
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Join us via Microsoft Teams to learn more about our FREE Diabetes Prevention Program designed for those with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. Groups will meet with a trained lifestyle coach to get support for healthy eating, getting and staying active, and managing stress to prevent type 2 diabetes. Register to learn more and... Read More
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Representatives will be available to answer questions about the upcoming levy for the Meigs Local School District. |
5 events,
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Open quiet meditation that is non-denominational is being offered each Thursday during the noon hour at United Campus Ministries, 18 N. Court St. This is being offered by Athens KTC Buddhist Center. No experience or registration is required, just drop in. You may come in late or leave early if needed. This is a quiet,... Read More
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Join the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program team for an evening of connection and conversation in support of those impacted by domestic violence. Learn about local resources, meet advocates, and stand with you community. $1 of every pint purchased throughout the day will be donated to SAOP.
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month. Join The Birth Circle's monthly Community Meeting with special guest, Meredith With, Ohio Ambassador of Count the Kicks. We will discuss the importance of tracking baby's movements in late pregnancy, and hear Meredith's journey to developing her non-profit organization that supports local families and children participate in... Read More
Free
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2 events,
ElectroCult Circus with Psychedelic Rock and Belly Dancing. Terry Tertiary with Southern Rock HipHop and Live Looping. Appalachian Soup Company with Appalachian Folk and Bluegrass. Dress Up and Come Dance with Us!
$5.00
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22nd Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show/8th Annual Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show The 22nd Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show/8th Annual Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show will be held October 25 and 26, 2025 at 761 Scott Featner Rd Mingo Junction, Ohio Antique trucks, construction, and mining will be on static display... Read More
$5.00
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Plan to join us for the Summer Farmers Market at Adornetto's! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Free
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The Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to be part of this year’s Family-Friendly Uptown Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event will take place on Court Street (between Washington and Union Streets) and run from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive by 12:00 PM for setup. The WOUB Learning Lab will... Read More
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The annual Athens Halloween Block Party will be held Saturday, October 25th. The Athens Arts, Parks, and Recreation Department will be hosting children and family activities on Court Street between Union Street and Washington Street from 1:00pm-4:00pm. There will be DJ Rockin' Reggie, crafts, games, candy, and prizes! There will also be a bouldering wall,... Read More
Free
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4 events,
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Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
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Scottish country dance is a social dance form a bit like contra, but with more footwork (and bagpipes). Start at the very beginning with four Sunday classes, October 26 – November 16. No partner or experience necessary. If you can walk briskly, you can dance. This is the final beginner session of 2025.
$20
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NAMI will be joining the Glouster Public Library to lead a 6 week course designed for teens to discuss mental health topics. Our goal is to gear you up with skills and knowledge to drive yourself through some tough situations. So, buckle up, come to the library for snacks, conversation, and friendship! This event is... Read More
Free
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Learn about connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet. Meet the Wild Ones Appalachian Foothills - serving Washington, Morgan, Monroe, Noble and eastern Athens County in Ohio and Wood, Pleasants, Ritchie and Tyler County in West Virginia - at two community events: When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm Where: Root 60... Read More |
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Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: Develop a support system Exchange Practical information on challenges and possible solutions Talk through issues and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources Last Tuesday of Every Month... Read More
Free
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Spend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
Free
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Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Free
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3 events,
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Open quiet meditation that is non-denominational is being offered each Thursday during the noon hour at United Campus Ministries, 18 N. Court St. This is being offered by Athens KTC Buddhist Center. No experience or registration is required, just drop in. You may come in late or leave early if needed. This is a quiet,... Read More
Free
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The Contemporary History Institute welcomes Dr. Isaac Nunoo for his talk "When Africa Balanced Power." Dr. Isaac Nunoo separates international relations from its Western-centric foundations by exploring and incorporating African perspectives on diplomacy, alliance formation, and power balancing. His talk will draw upon case studies from colonial and postcolonial eras to highlight African agency, resilience,... Read More
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3 events,
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Real lobster rolls, overflowing with chunks of tender lobster and buttery goodness.
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The Multicultural Genealogical Center of Southeastern Ohio welcomes Julie Pepper who recently retired from the United States Postal Service after almost 30 years. In 2013 she was named Ohio’s Postmaster of the Year. Julie is researching her genealogy and Southeastern Ohio Post Offices, many of which have been closed or recently forced to change their... Read More
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