Jackson City Library Book Club
Jackson City LibraryAnyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. March 25: Pigeon Pie Mystery by Julia Stuart April 22: Grant by Ron Chernow May 27: Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith June 24: Boys in the Boat by Daniel Jones July 22: Confederacy of Dunces by John O'Toole August 26: An Unquiet Mind... Read More
Schuneman Symposium on Photojournalism and New Media
Baker Center Theater 1 Park Place, Athens, OH, United States"The Big Story" brings together journalists who are covering the big stories in the news today: heroin, climate change, the border wall, California wildfires, the Mueller investigation, the Rohingya refugee crisis and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Presentations on heroin and the border wall will be presented by teams who won 2018 Pulitzer Prizes for their... Read More
“What We Left Behind” Exhibition Opens
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Chaddock-Morrow Gallery of The Dairy Barn Arts Center presents "What We Left Behind" works by Shanna Fliegel, Tara Daley, Jackie Brown, Bethany Krull & Brad Klem. Curated by Shanna Fliegel Admission is FREE The exhibition opens March 26th and closes April 20th. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-5 p.m. (during the month of March) Open Monday-Saturday 12-5... Read More
The Ohio University B.F.A Graphic Design Five-Day Exhibition; Off the Grid
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Ohio University B.F.A Graphic Design Exhibition in The Sauber Gallery, The Dairy Barn Arts Center Tuesday-Saturday. 12-5 p.m. Free Admission Opening Night, March 26th 5-8 p.m. Lecture 5-6 p.m.
EFNEP Food and Nutrition Classes
The Jackson City Library would like to invite persons of all ages to a cooking class. This class lasts 2 hours and it is a 5 week course. This event is free and upon completion you will receive a certificate. Or you may attend any of the classes obligation free.
Voices from the Border
Christ Lutheran Church 69 Mill Street, Athens, OH, United StatesIs there a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border? If so, what kind? What role does the border wall play and what are its affects on the local people and ecosystem on both sides of the border? What are many ways people and organizations along the border doing to assist migrants and to humanize their immigration... Read More
Los Braceros: The Photographs of the Hermanos Mayo Continues
Alden Library, 1st Floor 30 Park Place, Alden Library, Ohio Univ., Suite 101, Athens, OH, United StatesIn 1942 Mexico and the United States ratified the Mexican Farm Labor Program Agreement, also known as the Bracero program, which brought millions of Mexican workers to the United States for short-term employment.
David Sheff- Author of Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction
Barnesville High School 910 Shamrock Drive, Barnesville, OhioDavid Sheff, New York Times #1 best seller author of Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, will speak at the Barnesville High School on March 27th. Event is free and open to the community. Agenda 5-8 PM- Recovery Resource Fair - High School Lobby. 5:30- 6: 15 PM- Panel Discussion- Community Representatives Discussing... Read More
Birth Circle March Meeting
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesWednesday, March 27th, 7 pm at the Athens Library Preventing Tears and Promoting Breastfeeding Join Midwife Marlene Waechter to talk about labor and birthing practices that can prevent perineal tearing and promote breastfeeding! Bring your questions, experiences, and concerns to share with our community and an experienced Midwife.
Baker Peace Conference
Baker Center Ballroom AThis years conference,"Temple of Peace? International Cooperation and World Order since 1945", focused on the UN and NATO and their influences on world peace, will be opened with a keynote address by Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) titled "21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities" in Baker Ballroom A. This event is free and open to the... Read More