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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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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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7 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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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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Scenic Hills Senior Center Last Tuesday of every month 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 580 Radio Lane Logan, OH
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3 events,
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
Free
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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
Free
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The Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, will host a reception for the exhibition of Dane McCarthy's oil paintings.
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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5 events,
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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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3 events,
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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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This elementary school teacher focused seminar will explore documents on the expansion of the United States after the founding, including the impact of the Northwest Ordinance. Teachers will be asked to look at how westward expansion furthered tensions with Native Americans and the issue on slavery as the nation moved toward the Civil War. This... 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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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
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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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Rock This Way is a Central Ohio band known for bringing the energy of classic rock to every stage they perform on. Their Journey tribute celebrates the band's iconic catalog, from powerhouse ballads to the songs that have become staples of classic rock.
$20
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3 events,The Friends of Washington County Public Library is having a "Fall into a Good Book" Sale in October. Friday, October 9, 5-7pm, is for members only. Open to everyone Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday noon to 4pm and Monday, October 12 ($3/bag Bag Day) from 9am to 4pm.
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Join us for Global Dance Night at the Athens Armory, a special Homecoming Weekend celebration marking the relaunch of Ohio University’s Global Leadership Center (GLC). All are invited! Global Dance Night Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00–10:00 p.m. Athens Armory 1 Armory Street, Athens, Ohio The party features DJ Morefire, food, and music from around the world:... Read More
$20
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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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Veteran, award-winning singer/songwriter RJ Cowdery in the round with OU alum Sydney Tisdale and local boy Bruce Dalzell. Saturday 8pm $10 cover.
$10
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4 events,
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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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Join us Sunday, October 11 at Jackie O's Taproom for our Local Food for Local Folks fundraiser! We think of it as a CFI Homecoming! Bring your friends and family to sit back, relax and enjoy Jackie O's specialty crafted artisanal brews & locally sourced food. There will also be a mini farmers market, silent... Read More
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4 events,
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Nonpartisan experts and election officials on both sides of the aisle are confident Ohio's elections are secure, but what does that actually mean? Hear from the Athens County Board of Elections experts on Monday, October 12 at 5:30pm in the Athens Community Center. During this timely conversation on Ohio's election security you’ll learn more about... Read More
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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University Libraries will welcome award-winning author Percival Everett to the Ohio University campus to discuss James, his acclaimed reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In James, Everett retells a familiar American classic from Jim’s perspective, inviting readers to reconsider the story while exploring themes of slavery, identity, and... Read More
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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
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"Democracy and Technology in Athens County" is a non-partisan, citizen-led community forum to discuss the impact of technology, data, and infrastructure on our regional economy, environment, and daily lives. We will identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities regarding technology in Athens County through a facilitated and structured dialogue. Location and Time: The Armory, large conference room.... 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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News release: The Southeast Ohio History Center’s Lyceum Luncheon Brown Bag Speaker Series will host Lee Sites, Thursday, October 15th at 12 o’clock noon. Sites will present Mediums, Seances, and Spirit Rooms: Spiritualism in Southeast Ohio In the mid-19th century, people began seeking out new ways to communicate with their beloved dead. Spirit Rooms, such... 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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5 events,
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Learn about commercial elderberry cultivation & processing from this working farm in Adams County! Curious about growing and processing elderberries? Wondering what it takes to build a licensed kitchen on your farm? Heather & Beth, owners and beginning farmers of Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen, have been growing elderberries for personal use since 2008 before launching... Read More
$10
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The Gathering Place's 50th Birthday Bash Be a part of The Gathering Place's legacy by joining us to celebrate our 50th birthday! 100% of each ticket sale supports us directly! See the event schedule below! Celebrating 50 Years • Building the Next 50 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: A Welcome Reception featuring Food and Mocktails... Read More
$50
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Featuring music by BRICK SOUL BAND A free event benefiting Planned Parenthood and providing resources to get your vote in.
Free
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6 events,
This is a space that is inclusive and encouraging for all folks to learn about fungi and deepen their sense of place in Appalachian Ohio. Join us for this year’s Fall Fungi Festival, a two-day, one-night celebration of all things mushrooms! Dive into hands on inoculation workshops, guided hikes with mushroom enthusiast, engaging fungus forays,... Read More
Free – $81.88
Dennison Depot Railroad Museum's #Falliday Collection Train Excursions Oct 17 & 18 | $35-$60 per ticket Departing from the Dennison Depot at Noon, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm. *Kids pricing available. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of fall aboard our #Falliday Train Rides. We will have cars specifically for enjoying the crisp autumn... Read More
$35.00 – $60.00
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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 as we demystify Owls. Learn all about local owls and how you can help with population counts. All Ages WelcomeOur speaker is Teresa Caldwell, Education Coordinator and Naturalist with a real passion for Owls! Our Speaker Series is $5 per person, or free to OVMoD Members
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Join us Saturday, October 17th at for the purrrr-fect way to have a great time and support a good cause! Admission: Adults $15 OU Students with a valid student ID $10 Kids (12 and under) $5 50% of the proceeds from the event will go to the Athens County Humane Society About the film Oscilloscope... Read More
$15
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8 events,
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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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Come meet the people who make, create, cook, and build our local community. Join us at ACEnet for Meet the Makers on Sunday, October 18th, from 1pm-4pm. Spend the afternoon meeting local entrepreneurs and artists, discovering unique products, enjoying food from local food trucks & other food businesses, and celebrating the creativity and small businesses... Read More
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Gelli Prints are one-of-a-kind monotypes made by applying paint to a reusable, gel-like printing plate and transferring the design onto paper. In this session, led by artist and educator Mateo Galvano with studio assistants from the School of Art + Design, we will use botanical samples such as plant cuttings, leaves, and flowers, along with... Read More
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3 events,
Athens, Ohio, October 19-November 6, 2026: Join artists and community members for an interactive exhibition titled “Mending” in Trisolini Gallery at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio from October 19-November 6, 2026. At heart of the show is work by Celia Pym – “Rolf’s Sweater” and “Family and Friends Mended Socks” – the remaining space is... Read More
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Andrew Zimmern has spent decades proving that food can be a powerful force for cultural understanding & social change. An Emmy-winning & James Beard Award-winning television host, chef & food advocate, he brings boundless curiosity & deep empathy to his exploration of global cuisine on his acclaimed shows, including the Bizarre Foods franchise, The Zimmern... Read More
Free
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6 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 Artists Project 5th annual fall fundraiser. The event will include music, speakers, a raffle and silent auction. Casa Nueva will have tacos available to purchase.
$10
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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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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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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University Libraries will welcome acclaimed author William T. Vollmann to the Athena Cinema on Wednesday, October 21, for a conversation about his newest work, A Table for Fortune, a staggeringly well researched, definitive history of American post-war foreign policy with a deft, moving chronicle of a family's descent into resentment and... Read More
Free
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8 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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"Common Misperceptions of Liberian History", with Tim Nevin, Independent Researcher and Historian of Liberia. The small West African country of Liberia has been a nation since 1847, but the history of the region stretches back much further in time. This presentation seeks to address some misconceptions about Liberian history from various perspectives including topics... Read More
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Ohio University School of Art + Design is excited to host visiting London based artist Celia Pym for an exhibition and series of mending workshops in the Trisolini Gallery (Baker Student Center) Athens, Ohio, October 19 - November 6. Pym will give an artist talk Oct 22 at 4pm and an artist reception that evening at... Read More
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Join Ohio University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members as we kick off the Bobcat Build, a partnership between Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity to build a home right here on campus. The Kickoff event will launch the on-site construction phase of the build. We hope to see you there! Looking to volunteer... Read More |
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23rd Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show/9th Annual Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show The 23rd Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show/9th Annual Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show will be held October 24 and 25, 2026 at 761 Scott Featner Rd Mingo Junction Ohio 43938 Antique trucks,... Read More
$5.00
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Get ready for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, a sensory-friendly experience with magical trunks full of treats and surprises. Join us for an unforgettable morning of excitement and enchantment at Bierman Autism Centers in Mason! Get ready for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, an experience with magical trunks full of treats and surprises designed to be sensory-friendly and... Read More
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Portsmouth’s Past, All in One Place Cap off the weekend at the History Fair, with historical displays highlighting the programming, projects, and collections of Portsmouth area historical organizations and related non-profits. Meet and network with others who are working to preserve and promote history in Portsmouth. This event is free and open to the public.... Read More
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Little Cities Day returns to historic Tecumseh Theater in Shawnee on Saturday, October 24th, from 1PM to 6PM. We are so excited to bring this event back to the newly restored Tecumseh Theater for the first time since 2019! This event is FREE and open to the public! This year's theme is "Sustaining Heritage." The... Read More
Free
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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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Join us Sunday, October 25th, from 11 AM – 3 PM, for our Fall Flea Market! Shop your neighbors unique finds, knick-knacks, vintage clothes, upcycled goods, and more; all while enjoying the cozy Autumn vibes.
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What can theater reveal about democracy—and the moment we're living through? Join Ohio University Theater on Monday, October 26, at 7 PM for an evening of powerful new plays as part of Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a nationwide initiative bringing communities together across more than 39 states. Featuring six original ten-minute plays by... Read More
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The new documentary film project Free Beer Tomorrow will be screening at the OU Baker Center Theater on Monday, October 29 starting at 7:00 PM. The film will be free and open to the public. Free Beer Tomorrow is a documentary film project that tells the story of Jack's/Summit Station, Ohio's longest running lesbian bar. With interviews... Read More
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7 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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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
Free
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An engaging community workshop to create a more respectful, welcoming, and connected Athens. Led by Dr. Russell Morrow, this interactive workshop will support participants in strengthening practical skills and everyday practices to foster belonging and positive connections across the Athens community.
Free
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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
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Thursday, October 29th from 7 to 9 PM Come out to see the Caitlin Kraus Trio this Thursday, October 29th from 7 to 9 PM for a free, early show! Caitlin, Matt, and Pokey look forward to sharing original songs, a couple spooky covers, and dad jokes galore! |
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Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero: The Tragic Life of Light-Horse Harry Lee If you think the Founding Fathers were all boring old men in powdered wigs, you haven’t met Henry Lee III—better known to history as "Light-Horse Harry" Lee. While today he is best remembered as the father of Confederate General Robert E.... Read More
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