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4 events,ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Humane Society is taking orders for its annual fall mum sale, with proceeds funding animal welfare programs across the county. The hardy chrysanthemums come from Norris Greenhouse in Meigs County; with 8" pots of varieties like yellow, red, orange, and purple mums available for $12 and 12" pots of... Read More 
Telluric, on view August 28 - December 7 Distinguished Professor of Painting John Sabraw's exhibition, Telluric, at the Kennedy Museum of Art, presents a compelling synthesis of painting, sculpture, and video that extends his two decades of nature-inspired inquiry. Sabraw’s abstract compositions explore natural phenomena, the earth’s complex ecosystem, and humanity's essential yet often fraught... Read More
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The Albany Methodist Church (5174 W. Clinton St., Albany, OH 45710) invites the community to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, August 30, 2026 starting at 9 a.m. - Details: - 9:00 AM: Worship service featuring the bluegrass band WonPeace - 10:00 AM (approx.): Anniversary ceremony - 11:30 AM (approx.): Fellowship lunch to follow (potluck/carry-in)... 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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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
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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
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An electric guitar recital featuring John's original compositions and a few favorite pieces. John will be joined by a band of all Ohio University School of Music alumni including: guitarist Landon Elliott, pianist Zach Winkleman, bassist Eli Chambers, and drummer Dom O'Korn. This event is free and open to the public.
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VISCOM FOCUS + LIARS CORNER PRESENT Rich-Joseph Facun 1804 Exhibition & Conversation Photographs, Stories & Public Dialogue from 1804 OPENING RECEPTION Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Opening Reception 6:30–7:30 p.m. — Conversation + Community Q&A 7:30 p.m.–onward — Book Signing VisCom Focus Gallery Schoonover Center 250 Ohio University 20 E Union St Athens,... Read More
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5 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
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Join us for the next CIS Thursday Forum: Global Professional Development Series for an interactive workshop on finding direction through purpose. Explore how your interests, strengths, values, and the problems you care about can help shape meaningful career possibilities. You’ll use SparkPath’s Challenge Cards to explore real-world challenges, discover potential career pathways, and identify actionable... 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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3 events,The 25th Reunion is planned for Labor Day Weekend (September 4-7th, 2026) in Athens. Please respond to this survey and pass it on even if you can't make it to this year's reunion. Planned events include a family picnic, football game, dinner at Eclipse, and a tour of the high school before it is torn... Read More
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Catch to Finish: The World of Competitive Rowing From the outside, rowing appears serene, graceful and beautiful. In reality, rowing is relentless, demanding and often painful. In this engaging and accessible presentation, we’ll trace the evolution of competitive rowing from its origins on the River Thames to the modern era. Through video, images and even a hands-on... Read More
Free
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Hey neighbors! Our community yard sale is back by popular demand! Last year's event was packed with friendly faces, amazing finds, and so much community spirit. WHEN: Saturday, Sept 5 + Sunday, Sept 6, 10 AM – 3 PM both days WHERE: Throughout the Westside neighborhood (map) Whether you're looking for hidden treasures or decluttering your garage,... Read More
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New Concord 4th Annual Community Day Promotes Community Connections New Concord, OH (Aug. 11, 2026) – The Friends of New Concord (FONC) will host the 4th annual New Concord Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing together residents, local businesses, families, and the Muskingum University community for a full day of activities in downtown New... Read More
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Monthly variety show lifting up the history, culture, and arts of the Little Cities of Black Diamond region at the Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee, Ohio. Headliner artist is the Caitlin Kraus Band. |
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More |
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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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The CRHC biennial conference, “250 Years: The Promises and Legacy of the Declaration of Independence,” will facilitate an exploration of the history, meaning, and legacy of the Declaration of Independence. It will also highlight the many ways people and communities in the Ohio Valley and Northwest Territory helped to realize the lofty sentiments articulated in... Read More
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As the artificial intelligence boom drives unprecedented power demands across the region, modernizing our energy infrastructure has become an urgent economic imperative. On September 10, 2026, BRITE Energy Innovators will host the 2026 Energy Innovation Summit, Grid to Growth, in Columbus, Ohio. This high-profile gathering serves as the premier forum for corporate leaders, investors, policymakers,... Read More
$100
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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
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During the clinic, volunteer attorneys from the Athens County Bar Association will offer free guidance on a wide range of civil legal issues from housing to family law. Residents who need legal advice can simply show up during clinic hours. Beginning Jan. 8, the clinic will operate on the second Thursday of each month from 4 to... Read More |
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Learn about silvopasture on a pastured sheep operation in Athens County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Krusling Farm where the Krusling family raises 400 hair sheep on 90 acres of fescue clover pasture, plus 50 acres of rented ground for grazing annuals and 35 acres of unreclaimed limtestone gravel mine which is in... Read More
$10
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64th Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers Reunion & Show September 12-13, 2026 Cadiz Ohio The Stumptown Steam Threshers Club will gather for its 64th annual reunion and show, which will be held Sept. 12 and 13, at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 550 Grant St., Cadiz, Ohio. The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to... Read More
$6.00
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We’re participating in Ohio Open Doors! All guests will receive free admission to the museum on Saturday, September 12th! Brought to you by the Ohio History Connection, Ohio Open Doors is a statewide event when local sponsors open their historic buildings and landmarks to the public for special programs. Join us in honoring our historic... Read More
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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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A Celebration of homemade musical instruments featuring exhibits, performances, and workshops. This is a free event held at Waldbaden Acres, 6265 Luhrig Rd., Athens, Ohio. Email waldbaden.art@gmail.com if you would like to show your work or volunteer.
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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Want to get your brain and body moving and meet new friends? Scottish Country Dance is a lively social dance—think contra, but with a bit more footwork and a lot of fun. Start at the very beginning. No partner or experience needed. If you can walk briskly, you can dance! This 10-week class meets Sundays... Read More
$10 – $45
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This year on Sunday, September 13th there will be a public celebration of Krishna Janmashtami – a revered Hindu holy day, right here in Athens, Ohio! This festival is the Hindu equivalent of Christmas. Just as Christmas marks the birth of Lord Jesus Christ, Janmashtami marks the appearance of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated by... Read More |
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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
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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
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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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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
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The KMA is thrilled to host local musician Emily Singer for a free outdoor concert on our front porch on Thursday, September 17th, 5:30 - 7 pm. Bring your music- and art-loving friends! Everyone is welcome. Children age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the KMA is always free. Emily Singer was raised in a... Read More
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Volunteer with ACLU OH at the annual Pawpaw Festival! Help register voters, hand out important information about recent changes to Ohio voting law, and engage in non-partisan discussions about our democracy! This year we’re joining forces with Election Protection and the League of Women Voters of Athens County to make sure all voters have the... Read More
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This weekend, 9/19, from 9am-noon, the Athens Farmers Market will be hosting a Local Chef Showcase celebrating local, seasonal food, to raise funds for the Community Pavilion Project. The Showcase will feature chefs Jen Sartwell (Little Fish, Village Bakery) and Zack Shornick (Gimme Gimme). Zack and Jen will be preparing a delicious all-local taco bar.... Read More
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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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Join us in welcoming this month's speaker, Lee Gregg of Athens ReThink Plastics. We now know that plastic pollution is a big and growing problem, and that small bits of plastic called microplastics are in our air, water, soil, and in us! What are the health implications of researchers finding microplastics in every part of... Read More |
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... Read More
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Get in a fall state of mind at our first fall event for the year! This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! Admission is $3 to the public, children under 12 are free! A portion of proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Charity Newsies. All tickets... Read More
$3
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2026 Vinton County Air Show News Release #6 09/13/2026 We are just days away from the best Air Show and Chicken Bar-B-Q in Southeastern Ohio! The annual Vinton County event takes place this Sunday at 1:00 pm. The best of the best will be flying high over Pumpkin Ridge in Vinton County and... Read More
$10.00
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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
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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
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Suzanne Coley is a book artist, printmaker, and writer whose work engages textile art, printmaking, and embroidered bindings as forms of literary interpretation. Through a signature process she defines as Material Excavation, she recomposes fabric through stitching, layering, and formal transformation, treating material process as a rigorous method of reading Shakespeare’s sonnets. Her bespoke textile... Read More
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Playtime with the Wombats! Join us for Playtime with the Wombats!, a fun, hands-on family event for preschool children and their caregivers. Through games, puzzles, and creative challenges inspired by the PBS KIDS series Work It Out Wombats!, families will practice problem-solving skills while learning through play. Participants will also receive resources to continue the... Read More
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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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Age Of Steam Roundhouse Fall Steam Festival Trains, Tractors & Traditions! September 25-26, 2026 9:30 am – 4 pm Free Admission!* ABOUT THE EVENT The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum’s Fall Steam Festival: Trains, Tractors & Traditions is an event to relive some of the most fondly remembered aspects of historic... Read More
Free – $20.00
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Learn about the cultivation and processing of chestnuts and acorns! Curious about perennial agriculture? Interested in growing and processing nuts? Join this field day to see a chestnut orchard in person, tour a processing facility, and learn about how the individuals at Route 9 Cooperative are making value-added flours from chestnuts and acorns. Rural Action has partnered... Read More
$10
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OU Family Weekend is getting a little “suspicious” this year… Join us Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m. as we offer up a classic “whodunit” for students and parents during OU Family Weekend! Two Showtimes: Friday 9/25 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9/26 at 7:00 p.m. Admission $8 Gather up your family... Read More
$8
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Join us for the Cemetery Walk 2026 to learn about the rich history of Southeastern Ohio. Stroll through the Pine Street Cemetery & Pine Street Colored Cemetery in Gallipolis and listen to living history interpreters taking you on a trip back in time to learn stories from days gone by. This event is co-sponsored by... Read More
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Athens KTC Buddhist Center holds meditation and dharma presentations each Sunday morning from 10 to 11am. See our events page for specific descriptions of each Sunday’s agenda; athensktc.org/events. We meet in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens. Our Center is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and/or... 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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The Southeast Ohio chapter of the American Guild of Organists is proud to present award-winning organist, Aaron Tan in recital. Mr. Tan holds degrees in organ from Eastman School of Music, Yale University as well as a doctorate in Materials Science and engineering. He was the winner of the 2021 Canadian international Organ competition and... Read More
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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
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Scenic Hills Senior Center Last Tuesday of every month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 580 Radio Lane Logan, OH
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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
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Where: The Dairy Barn Arts Center When: Wednesday, September 30 from 1:00pm-7:00pm Thursday, October 1 from 1:00pm-7:00pm Friday, October 2 from 1:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, October 3 from 12:00pm-4:00pm ... Read More
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When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever. The Plastic Detox explains what microplastics and their chemicals are doing to our health and how we can take matters into our own hands. Athens Rethink Plastics will have information in the lobby, before and after the film. Please... Read More
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5 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
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The Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, will host a reception for the exhibition of Dane McCarthy's oil paintings.
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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
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P.E.O. Chapter G of Athens will be having a yard sale with proceeds supporting P.E.O. scholarships, grants, awards, and loans for women. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization of women, by women, and for women that has given over $490 million in financial assistance to more than 132,000 recipients. For information to make donations of... Read More
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Tour a 7-acre silvopasture on a pastured beef & chicken farm in Noble County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Hidden Creek Pasture where Wendall Miller, his wife Carla, and their five children manage 70 acres of rolling farm and woodlands. They raise pastured beef and chicken using managed grazing to improve their soils and produce... Read More
$10
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The Last Canal Boat is a family-friendly historical musical set along the Hocking Canal during the late 1800s, capturing the lives, hardships, and dreams of the families who lived and worked on Ohio’s canal system. Framed through the memories of an old canal worker, the story follows young Abigail “Abby” Fletcher, a spirited girl determined... Read More |
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You are invited to attend the 51st Annual Athens Invitational Marching Festival on Saturday, October 3 at 10:00am at Athens High School’s Joe Burrow Stadium! This festival is the 3rd longest running marching band festival in the state of Ohio. High School bands from Southeast and Central Ohio will perform at this prestigious event! Bands... Read More
$5 – $8
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Come experience all things fall at the CPA for our Harvest Festival October 3rd from 10am to 4pm. $10 admission. Admission includes access to all fall games, corn pits, balloon animals, face painting, corn maze, hiking trail, horse drawn hay rides, pumpkin painting Vendor shopping as well!! Vendors will be set up with baked goods,... Read More
$10.00
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The Multicultural Genealogical Center of Southeastern Ohio is pleased to welcome Warren Fussner who will talk about “The Anabaptist Movement and Life in the Local Amish Community”. He will share the history and traditions of the Anabaptist movement along with his personal experiences and life within the local Amish community. Warren graduated from New Concord... Read More
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