Community
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person (RSVP required to attend in-person) on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults with arthritis... Read More
Honoring the Legacy of Early Black Women Writers: A Faculty Roundtable
Alden Library, Room: 319 30 Park Place, Athens, OH, United StatesMarch 21, 2023 2-3:30 p.m. Room 319, Alden Library Join online: bit.ly/Stream_FacultyRoundtable Join us in honor of Women’s History Month for a discussion about early Black women writers with OHIO’s Mariana Dantas, Theda Gibbs Grey, Uzoma Miller, Myrna Perez Sheldon, Marilyn Atlas, and moderator Miriam Intrator. First-edition books by featured authors will also be displayed.... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
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
Athens Krishna House Tasty Tuesday
Athens Krishna House 114 Grosvenor Street, Athens, OHDark Night of the Soul Discussion by Dr. Greg Emery Tasty Tuesday 21 March 6:30-8 p.m. Athens Krishna House 114 Grosvenor Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. Stimulating spiritual discussion, mantra meditation, free vegetarian feast.
Athens Farmers Market
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe place to shop for locally grown and raised meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, pies and pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine and cider, jams, jellies and preserves, pickled and fermented vegetables, honey and maple syrup, fudge and candies, plants and seeds. Also find items hand-crafted by members of the Athens Art Guild.... Read More
UCM Center’s Wednesday Lunch
Free, hot, nutritious meal provided to local Athens community members every Thursday from 5-6:30pm. UCM is dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. Our meals are served with no questions asked and without requirements of participants. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts to make our meals... Read More
Rural Action Happy Hour at Little Fish
Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United StatesWelcome spring with Rural Action staff at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd in Athens, on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for our third Happy Hour event; a casual evening of good food and good company. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we do, our programs, becoming a... Read More
Sugarbush Farm Spring Break Day Camp
Sugarbush Farm 6675 Baker Road, Athens, OH, United StatesRural Action's Spring Break day camps focus on nature immersion, exploration, and fun in the outdoors! Each Day Camp is tailored to the local environment. Kids will get to unleash their curiosity and explore local forests, creeks, and trails. Please sign up on Rural Action's Eventbrite or at bit.ly/3HrFq7Q
Seed Potato Giveaway
ACEnet Nelsonville 296 S Harper St, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesCommunity Food Initiatives’ ANNUAL SEED POTATO GIVEAWAY will take place on Thursday, March 23, 10am-5:30pm at the Nelsonville ACEnet facility, 296 S Harper Street, Nelsonville, Ohio. This annual event is free and open to the public; all are welcome to come pick up seed potatoes. Participants are encouraged to join CFI’s Grow and Share team... Read More
Intro to the Philosophy of Bhagavad-Gita
Intro to the Philosophy of Bhagavad-Gita: A Guide to hope amidst hopelessness. March 9 and 23, 6:30 pm to 7:30pm Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium (400 E. State Street, Suite A, Athens) By Rose Mary Rader, Athens Krishna House. Refreshments served, minimum suggested donation $5