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OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: The Effects of Hearing Changes as We Age
Join us virtually, by telephone or computer device, or in-person (RSVP required) as we discuss how our hearing ages with us. Topics of our discussion include: (1) Local hearing evaluation opportunities in Athens, OH, and what exactly to expect during these evaluations; (2) Effects of hearing loss on relationships and cognitive function; (3) Innovative research... Read More
Spring Blooms and Bikes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's Appalachian Understories for a guided 23-mile bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Pedal along the Hocking river to the Bluebell Preserve, as we learn the names and stories of the wildflowers along the bike path. This guided bike tour is unsupported so participants are responsible for their own bike repair kits and water supply.... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend 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.
29TH ANNUAL HARRISON COAL & RECLAMATION HISTORICAL PARK DINNER-AUCTION
Hopedale VFD Social Hall 103 Firehouse Lane, Hopedale, United States29TH ANNUAL HARRISON COAL & RECLAMATION HISTORICAL PARK DINNER-AUCTION MAY 13, 2023 HOPEDALE VFD SOCIAL HALL 103 FIREHOUSE LANE HOPEDALE, OHIO DOORS OPEN AT 4:00PM DINNER AT 5:00PM AUCTION AROUND... Read More
Coonskin Saturdays in Amesville
Amesville Park Amesville, OH, United StatesA community mini-festival in Amesville's Gifford Park featuring music by Megan Bee. Vendors will have plants and gardening items available as well as food by Park's Place Restaurant, beer by Jackie O's, activities for kids and more. This is a free event. ... Read More
Night at the Museum
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesWho will you meet at Night at the Museum? Night at the Museum will be a fun, interactive family event at the Southeast Ohio History Center on May 20, 2023 from 6-8 PM. Kids can take pictures with our interpreters and collect fast fact cards from each person! Our goal is to showcase our region’s... Read More
“Boys in Blue,” Civil War soldiers memorial marker, Union Street Cemetery
West Union Street Cemetery Athens, OH, United StatesMay 28 Ceremony To Rededicate Restored Athens Monument to Civil War Soldiers For Immediate Release contact: Carl Denbow camp108suv@fastmail.net (740) 591-8471 The public is invited to the May 28 rededication of a refurbished marker in Union Street Cemetery saluting Athens’s “Boys in Blue” -- the community’s Civil War soldiers -- buried there. The ceremony, on... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend 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.
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and Ohio University Libraries salute to D-Day journalists
Normandy Park and Alden LIbrary Richland Avenue and College Green, Athens, OH, United StatesNormandy Park near the Richland Avenue roundabout was established by former D-Day correspondent, journalism school director and communication college dean John Wilhelm to honor World War II correspondents. The park will be rededicated, and the program will reconvene at Vernon R. Alden Library for the reopening of the Cornelius Ryan Room at 4 p.m. Ryan... Read More
Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour
United Campus Ministry 18 N. College St., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Appalachian Understories, United Campus Ministry and Ohio University for a walking tour of uptown Athens and Ohio University exploring the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast Ohio. Tour guide and former LGBT Center Director, Mickey J Hart, will share stories of the work he and many others have done for the civil rights... Read More