Meeting of the Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet virtually by Zoom Friday, April 8, at noon and in the front conference room of the City Building. The Outreach and Communications Committee will meet virtually by Zoom Tuesday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. and also in the front conference room of... Read More
Community Food Initiatives Annual Seed Giveaway
Athens County Public LibrariesCommunity Food Initiatives will have their annual seed giveaway starting April 13 at all Athens County Public Library branches. Libraries will have assorted seeds packets available to anyone at no cost. You do not need to sign up in advance to pick up seeds. Please contact Community Food Initiatives if you have seeds you would... Read More
Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville
Pickerington 89 North Center Street, Pickerington, OhioCycle from Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville on this 14 mile guided bike tour. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time once arriving at the Hartman #2 Covered Bridge in Lockville Canal Park. Local historians will be dressed in period clothing as they share stories of what life was like while... Read More
Lazaroff Lecture: Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich
Online/virtualThe History Department at Ohio University hosts its annual Lazaroff Lecture in Jewish history on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in a virtual event. This year’s lecture, “Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich,” is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus... Read More
The General accompanied by Dennis James
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesJoin the Southeast Ohio History Center on Wednesday, April 13th at 8:00 PM for a showing of The General, accompanied by Dennis James on the organ! Famed actor, Buster Keaton, produced and starred in this 1927 silent film. The General combines fact and fiction - events straight from history and an inventive storyline full of heroism and... Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Story of the Blennerhassett’s
VirtualJoin us virtually, as Craig Pyles shares the story of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett during their settling of what is today the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. The Blennerhassett’s story includes the building of a three-story house, visits from Aaron Burr and a twist that led to the involvement of the Ohio militia. Presented by:... Read More
Friday Evening Swim
Beacon School 801 W Union Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us this Friday at Beacon School for a swim. The heated pool is open for anyone to anyone in the community with a disability and their families. Organized by AF-CADRE (Appalachian Family Center for Autism and Disability).
Perry County Hard to Recycle Collection Day
Perry County hard-to-recycle material collection day on Saturday, April 16th is an opportunity to recycle household items that your curbside recycling or recycling drop off locations cannot take. For a list of acceptable items, times, and locations visit Rural Action's event page at ruralaction.org/events/.
Make With Us: Makerspace Prom Prep
Upcycle Ohio/Community Makerspace 751 West Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Community Makerspace to use their wide variety of tools and materials to upcycle a look for Prom, another occasion or just for daily wear! Bring your own clothing item to reinvent or use one of our donated formal wear items while supplies last. Sewing help will be on hand but non-sewing... Read More
Lonestar
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesCountry music legends Lonestar will be at Peoples Bank Theatre on Saturday, April 16, at 8:00 PM. Buy your tickets now!