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!
Opportunities for Direct Sales at Farmers Markets
Rural Action has partnered with ACEnet (Appalachian Center for Sustainable Networks) to present a series of workshops in the Whole Farm series. This workshop will be held on Zoom and is centered around trends, designing your booth to optimize sales, connecting with customers, and developing a relationship with farmers market managers.
Springfield Symphony w/ Joan Ellison: “Get Happy” A Judy Garland Celebration
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts 940 2nd Street, PORTSMOUTH, OH, United StatesIn celebration of Judy Garland’s centennial, Joan Ellison and the Springfield Symphony take us on a nostalgic trip from technicolor Hollywood to Carnegie Hall in a hit parade of songs including “The Trolley Song,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Get Happy,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,” “Almost Like... Read More
Chaminade Concertino with the Marietta College Wind Ensemble
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesFlutist Lindsey Goodman performs Cécile Chaminade’s CONCERTINO with the Marietta College Wind Ensemble and conductor Nils Landsberg on Tuesday, April 19! This 7:30 PM performance at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio is free and open to the public.
Garden Mural Making
Chauncey Public Library 29 Converse Street, Chauncey, OH, United StatesHelp make an ocean-themed bottle cap mural in the Chauncey kids' garden. We'll use hammers, nails, and glue to fill in our ocean design with different colors. This is a great activity for the whole family, whether you stay for all 3 hours or just stop by to glue down a few pieces. *Young children... Read More
Benefit for Ukraine at Little Fish Brewing Company
Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us Wednesday, April 20, from 3 - 10 pm, for a benefit for the people of Ukraine. $1 from every draft beer and $1 from all Ukrainian food specials donated to Razom Emergency Response, for medical supplies for Ukrainian citizens & soldiers. razomforukraine.org/razom-emergency-response/ Special beer release: “WEkraine” Anti-Imperialism Imperial Stout imperial milk stout aged... Read More