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
Peace and Security in a World Facing Climate Change
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesInternationally esteemed guest speaker Geoff Dabelko will discuss his work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He will focus on how climate change provokes political conflict, and how solving climate-related environmental problems can build paths to peace. Dabelko is Professor and Associate Dean at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio... Read More
Wee Wigglers
Athens Community Center, 701 East State Street, Athens, Ohio just off US RT 33. 701 East State Street, Athens, OhioWee Wigglers is a drop in style open play program designed for children ages 18 months - 4 years. Cost is $4 for a drop-in or $52 for a 15 visit punch card. No pre-registration required. Wee Wigglers runs on Fridays from 11:00am - 12:00pm September - May. Your little ones can wiggle, crawl, pedal,... Read More
Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesMarty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives perform live at Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta on January 27.
Saturday Yoga in Amesville
Village Productions of Amesville 16 East State St, Amesville, OH, United StatesHatha Yoga: Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am Saturday morning yoga is for all levels to start and invigorate your weekend. Based on principles of Hatha Yoga, this class combines various modifiable asanas and pranayama to cultivate self-compassion, foster resilience, and strengthen the body and mind. Village Productions, 16 State Street, Amesville, Ohio 45711
Athens Farmer’s Market
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe place to shop for locally grown and raised meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, pies and pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine and cider, jams, jellies and preserves, pickled and fermented vegetables, honey and maple syrup, fudge and candies, plants and seeds. Also find items hand-crafted by members of the Athens Art Guild.... Read More
Open Play at the Athens Community Center (Ages 2-7)
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCome take a break from the cold weather and enjoy some indoor play time at the Community Center. Games and activities will be set up for kids in multipurpose room A. There will be a sensory station, blocks, board games, and gross motor play gym equipment! Parents are responsible for monitoring their children during this... Read More
2023 Annual Meeting of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe annual meeting of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society takes place January 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southeast Ohio History Center. The event features guest speaker Uzoma Miller, PhD. This is a hybrid event and can be connected to via Zoom at bit.ly/mountzion2023.
Local Poetry Reading
65 s court st athens ohio 45701 65 S Court St, Athens, OH, United StatesCome by and see three local poets: Bonnie Proudfoot, 2020 Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour, and Athens Poet Laureate Stephanie Kendrick! They will be reading their work and hosting a discussion about poetry and writing, so stop by any time to support our amazing local poets!
poetry reading
Little Professor bookstore hosts 3 Athens County poets who have recently released new books of poems. Join Bonnie Proudfoot, and Athens Poet Laureate Stephanie Kendrick, and Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour as they read from their newest collections.