Red Cross Blood Drive
Richland UMC 60 Pomeroy Rd, Athens, OH, United StatesRed Cross Blood Drive at the Richland UMC 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 11.
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: History of The Cambridge Glass Company
In May of 1902, The Cambridge Glass Company, one of the country’s largest glass companies, produced its first piece of glass. The 1920s brought expansion and the 1930s brought development of new glass patterns and colors. From the beginning, there were changes in presidency of the glass company, with the company closing for the final... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesIt's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Thursday Supper
18 North College Street, Athens OH 45701 18 North College Street, Athens, OH, United StatesUCM Center continues to provide meals to the community nearly every Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Our free community meals have been served with no questions asked and without requirements of participants since 1993. We remain dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. At this time meals are served... Read More
Dragon boating on the Muskingum River
Maritta High School Boathouse, 814 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 814 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe goals of dragon boating are simple: fun, fitness and friendship. Women interested in participating can check out the website “MOVnDragons.org” for more information. Individuals can also call, text or email president Judy Sites at (740) 504-8365, judyasites@yahoo.com.
Appalachian Mushrooms: A Guest Author Event
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesHear about a new guide by field mycologist Walter E. Sturgeon (Ohio University Press) that offers expert scientific info for the non-scientist, focusing on the wild mushrooms that are native to the Appalachian mountain range and surrounding foothills. Books will be available for sale/signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.
Still Life in Acrylics
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS In this workshop, the instructor will present a three-part class; from blank canvas to finished painting, with emphasis on individual concept and techniques. Each participant will bring one item (i.e., candlestick, fruit, bottle, etc.) for a still life on a table. All other supplies will be provided to complete your new masterpiece! INSTRUCTOR Kevinn Pelham Drake Kevinn currently lives in Athens, Ohio and has lived in many states. He studied Fine Arts at Purchase College SUNY specializing in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Printmaking. Kevinn has produced two large outdoor murals as well as two indoor murals, one of which can be viewed locally at Donkey Coffee in Athens, Ohio. His work can also be viewed on album covers! Kevinn has a diverse art career and enjoys educating others. WHEN August 10, 17, & 24, 2022 10am - 11:30am WHERE Visual Arts Center Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pwky Nelsonville, OH 45764 COST $25
Layered and Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesLayered and Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art is a retrospective showcase of 50 fine art quilts by renowned master artists. Seminal works show the evolution of the fine art quilt from the earliest pioneers creating during the 1960's through to today’s artists experimenting with new forms, new materials, and new digital technologies. Layered and... Read More
Free Hot Meal
Free Hot Meal. Provided every Friday Night by the community of Good Works at The Good Works Luhrig Road property. Property opens at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:30 pm. There is additional “take-home” food provided at 6:30 pm. For more information, call Good Works at 740.594.3339. Check our website: www.good-works.net
E5C4P3: The Journey Tribute
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesCatch legendary Journey tribute E5C4P3 live in Marietta, Ohio, on Friday, August 12.