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4 events,Clothing Give A Way. Everything FREE. All sizes and types. No requirements. Everyone welcome. Rain or shine.
Free
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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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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3 events,
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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 |
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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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
Free
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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
Free
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5 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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The Huntington Camerata (classical guitar + string quartet) will perform works by composers from Italy, Argentina, and Spain at the First Presbyterian Church of Ironton on Sunday, November 2 at 3 pm. The performance is sponsored by the Ironton Council for the Arts which celebrates their 45th performance season. The ensemble features current and former... Read More
$15
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Free vegetarian dinner, kirtan / musical meditation and philosophical discussion
Free
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1 event, |
2 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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3 events,
The 2025 Orphan and Idle Wells Northern Appalachia Conference will be held November 5-6 in Pittsburgh. It brings together regulators, industry, and community leaders to explore solutions for managing abandoned oil and gas wells across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and surrounding states.
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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 |
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
Free
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Please join the English Department in welcoming the second visiting writer of the academic year, Kerri ní Dochartaigh. Dochartaigh will join us virtually from Ireland for a reading in Walter Hall Rotunda. She will be joined in person by writer and English Department visiting professor Anna Chotlos. Both writers will read a selection of their... Read More
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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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2 events,
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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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5 events,
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Waverly Run will play a free hour of bluegrass gospel music at the Federal Valley Resource Center, which is handicapped accessible.
Free
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Join us at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am-Noon for a messy good time. Learning can be messy - and fun!! Don't worry, we'll clean it up. Each month we will have a different hands-on activity with a STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics).... Read More
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Chef Jen is smoking a whole MoSo Farmin hog, and we want to invite you to join in on the feast! $32 gets you a plate stacked with meat, plus 3 sides of your choice. We'll have all the sauces and accoutrements to go along with it. Available from 4:00, until we run out! |
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 |
4 events,
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The Federal Valley Resource Center is celebrating veterans with dinner at 6:00 followed with music by the Light side Youth Choir at 6:30. FVRC is handicapped accessible.
Free
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Please join Rural Action on Monday, November 10th from 12:00PM-1:00PM at the Athens Public Library in their large conference room. Staff from Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, and Watersheds programs will offer a lively presentation and discussion about how healthy soils impact farm viability, food nutrition, plant diversity, and clean streams. This event falls on Ohio’s Soil Health Week and we invite attendees to... Read More
Free
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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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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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Local Historian to Present on Early Mapping of Ohio’s Archeological Features at November MCC Meeting
Local Historian to Present on Early Mapping of Ohio’s Archeological Features at November MCC Meeting
The next meeting of the The Mound City Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:30PM to 8:15PM at the Ross County Historical Society. The evening’s program will feature a compelling presentation titled “Early Statewide Mapping of Ohio’s Archeological Features: 1896– 1914” by local historian Randy... Read More |
4 events,
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AMAC holds meetings on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month at Arts West (132 W State St, Athens, OH 45701). Public attendance and participation is welcome and encouraged. Email for more information: AMAC@ci.athens.oh.us
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Join The Athens Birth Circle and special guests, Angela Hosek, Ph.D. & China Billotte Verhoff, Ph.D. in a discussion on their research, “A Fire in my Belly:” Conceptualizing U.S. Women’s Experiences of “Mom Rage.”
Free
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On a remote island, a deeply-rooted Christian fishing community grapples with the quiet erosion of their land and their traditions. Their centuries-old way of life, sustained by faith and the rhythms of the bay, is now at a poignant crossroads—one that may force them from the only home they’ve ever known. Been Here Stay Here... Read More
Free
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6 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 Lyceum Luncheon Brown Bag Speaker Series presents War Correspondence from the Hocking Valley Coal Strike by Kellye Blosser on Thursday, November 13th at noon at the Southeast Ohio History Center. Kellye Blosser is a writer, digital artist, and board member at Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Blosser works to apply digital tools and new... Read More
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Dr. Katrina Ponti will explore how the study of history can move beyond the archives and into the realm of applied practice. Her talk will investigate how historical methods and perspectives contribute to professional military education by shaping strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making. She invites students to discuss the challenges and opportunities of connecting scholarship... Read More
Free
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3 events,
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Join us for some wiggle worthy fun. Your littles ones can wiggle, crawl, pedal, run, and jump their way to a great time! Great for physical development as well as social and emotional development! No pre-registration required! Recommended Ages: 18 months—4 years Cost: $5 drop-in fee or $65 for 15 visit punch pass When: Fridays... Read More
$5.00
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The Company at The Valley Gem will premiere an original stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby aboard the Major/Riviera in Marietta this month. The dinner theater production, directed by Artistic Director Hope Eller, brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age classic to life through live music, dance, and 1920s-era flair. Ten local performers will reimagine the... Read More |
8 events,
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Our annual Athens Holiday Shoppe is almost here! Come and shop with dozens of local artisans featuring their handcrafted wares for your holiday gift giving! As always, we will raffle items donated by the artisans. ALL PROCEEDS from the raffle benefit local children's art programs. We will also have a door prize (free to enter!)... Read More
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Join us at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we explore 3D printing! In this introduction, you'll work through the printing process from initial design through a quick print. The workshop, for participants 5th grade through Adult, will be Saturday, November 15th, from 9:30 am-11:30 am at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery in... Read More
$20
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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
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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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Our annual Athens Holiday Shoppe is almost here! Come and shop with dozens of local artisans featuring their handcrafted wares for your holiday gift giving! As always, we will raffle items donated by the artisans. ALL PROCEEDS from the raffle benefit local children's art programs. We will also have a door prize (free to enter!)... Read More |
2 events,
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Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University will host political strategist James Carville for a free public event on Monday, November 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Baker University Center Theatre. Best known for managing Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, Carville remains one of the most influential voices in American politics. Carville is... Read More
Free
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3 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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Join the ACLU Action Team to learn more about your digital privacy rights, how to protect yourself both on and offline, and take immediate steps to safeguarding yourself and your family from intrusive surveillance.
Free
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3 events,
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The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Wednesday, November 19 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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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
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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In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.
Free
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4 events,
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Join us for some wiggle worthy fun. Your littles ones can wiggle, crawl, pedal, run, and jump their way to a great time! Great for physical development as well as social and emotional development! No pre-registration required! Recommended Ages: 18 months—4 years Cost: $5 drop-in fee or $65 for 15 visit punch pass When: Fridays... Read More
$5.00
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Enjoy an intimate, free performance by Jorma Kaukonen and John Hurlbut on Friday, November 21 at 4 p.m. at the River of Time Boutique & Gallery. Come experience an afternoon of exceptional acoustic music in a relaxed gallery setting. All are welcome!
Free
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“Voices and Visions” is an exhibition produced by Athens Photo Project highlighting the resiliency of Trimble youth as they confront the realities of substance use in their community. Students courageously share deeply personal narratives about how the epidemic of substance use has shaped their lives. Their insights reveal both the local impact of a national crisis... Read More
Free
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2 events,
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Get ready for a night of global flavors, music, and culture. The International Student Union proudly presents iDinner 2025 on the theme: Around the World in One Dinner. Join us on Friday, November 22nd, 2025, at the Ping Center, Ohio University. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the celebration kicks off at 6:00 PM sharp.... Read More
$15
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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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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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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
-
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, |
4 events,
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Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 17th Annual Athens Turkey Trot! Turkey-calling runners and walkers of all abilities! Come join other members of the Athens community for the annual pre-food coma tradition! Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the scenic tree-lined Hocking River. This year’s race will feature official... Read More
Free – $25
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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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It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Free
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3 events,
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The Federal Valley Resource Center is happy to present Audrey Logan as she sings Christmas songs, Broadway tunes and fan favorites. This is a free performance, with donations accepted for FVRC.
Free
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Join us for some wiggle worthy fun. Your littles ones can wiggle, crawl, pedal, run, and jump their way to a great time! Great for physical development as well as social and emotional development! No pre-registration required! Recommended Ages: 18 months—4 years Cost: $5 drop-in fee or $65 for 15 visit punch pass When: Fridays... Read More
$5.00
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1 event, |
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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St Peter's Episcopal in Gallipolis provide free meals to all who desire them on the last Sunday of every month from 11 to Noon. If you are interested in volunteering for this recurring event please contact the church at (740) 446-2483.
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Concert Organist Robert Troeger returns to First Congregational Church UCC this month with another organ program for Advent-Christmas. Troeger is a Wheeling resident where he completed 35-years as Organist-Music Director of St Matthew's Episcopal Church and as Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Wheeling University. His program on November 30th will feature some traditional classics... Read More
freewill offering
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3 events,
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It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
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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1 event, |
4 events,
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It's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Free
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ACEnet’s Holiday Open House returns Thursday December 4th, 5pm-8pm! We’re transforming our Food Ventures Center into a festive marketplace! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to enjoy some local food, wine, holiday karaoke, and local holiday shopping with many of our clients! Some of the amazing local small businesses who will be there include: Afri-mArt, Aguas Artesanales El... Read More
Free
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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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4 events,
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Join us for some wiggle worthy fun. Your littles ones can wiggle, crawl, pedal, run, and jump their way to a great time! Great for physical development as well as social and emotional development! No pre-registration required! Recommended Ages: 18 months—4 years Cost: $5 drop-in fee or $65 for 15 visit punch pass When: Fridays... Read More
$5.00
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Krista Horrocks of the State Historic Preservation Office (and the Ohio History Connection’s resident cemetery expert) will discuss “all things Ohio cemetery-related” in this overview of some of our state’s finest cultural resources. This presentation will include how to understand cemeteries as defined in Ohio Revised Code, how to research cemeteries, and how to document... Read More
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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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8 events,
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The community is welcome—all families are invited to join in the holiday cheer! Reindeer-themed arts & crafts. Holiday games & activities. Family fun for all ages! FREE for EVERYONE!!
FREE to the public
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An art crawl in Athens. Participants are Hostetler Gallery, Art Park Framing, Canaanville Art Center, Brad Schwieger Pottery, Dairy Barn, Cannabis Museum, Prints, Plants and Pots at Central Venue. 30 Artists are participating in pottery making at the Canaanville Art Center along with live music. Multiple artists and wide price range at Hostetler Gallery. A... Read More
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The Multicultural Genealogical Center of Southeast Ohio is celebrating its’ 25th Anniversary at the Chesterhill Church of Christ in Chesterhill, Ohio. Join us for memories of those 25 years. Lunch will be provided. Your RSVP to mgc7540@gmail.com is appreciated, but not required. 12-06-25 01:00 - 03:30 Chesterhill Church of Christ, 7675 Marion Street, Chesterhill, Ohio... Read More |