OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Foods That Promote Optimal Brain Health

Join us as Barbara Nakanishi, RDN, LD, CDCES reviews foods that promote optimal brain health from the MIND DIET (2015) and The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution (2021).  The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, both MDs, offers a 5-pronged approach to improving cognitive health, and overall health. The nutrition prong encourages eating nine foods... Read More

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Open Play at The Nest

The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United States

It'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

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Thursday Supper – UCM Center’s Free Community Meal

UCM Center, 18 N. College Street, Athens Ohio 45701 UCM Center, 18 N. College Street, Athens, OH, United States

Serving free meals to the community with no questions asked for 30 years! Our meal includes a meat and vegetarian entrée, several side dishes, a mixed greens salad, dessert, and drinks. We are dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts... Read More

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Family Support Group

Appalachian Behavioral Health Care 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH, United States

In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.

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Heroes In Color: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United States

Michelle Yeoh stars as “Evelyn Quan Wang” in this genre-blendingly wild cinematic ride written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. One minute, Evelyn is a normal Chinese-American immigrant eking out an underwhelming existence running a laundromat with her husband; the next minute, she’s zipping thru parallel dimensions trying to save the multiverse and... Read More

$7.50

Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour

Join Appalachian Understories, United Campus Ministry Center, and Ohio University's Pride Center for a walking tour of uptown Athens and Ohio University exploring the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast Ohio. Lead tour guide and former LGBT Center Director, Mickey J Hart, along with others will share stories of the work many advocates have... Read More

This free event is made possible thanks to additional funding from Ohio University's Pride Center!

Kids Night Out!

Athens Community Center East State Street, Athens, United States

Registration is open now through February 14th! Kids Night Out is a chance for kids to enjoy an evening of fun activities while their parents/guardians can enjoy a night to themselves. We will be doing crafts/activities, watching a movie, and a pizza dinner will be served! Where: Athens Community Center When: February 16th 6-9pm Ages:... Read More

$30

2024 FuseFest: Firing Up the Foothills

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Join Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Brad Walker of Warm Glass Studios (Clemmons, NC), Liz Haas of Rayzist Photomask (Vista, CA), and Tony Glander of Fitzpatrick Glass Studios (Gaithersburg, MD), with breakfast and lunch... Read More

We Love Broadway Cabaret

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United States

Join the thespians from the Nelsonville-York Drama Club, on Friday, February 16th, where they will bring a taste of Broadway to the Opera House as they raise money to go to the real Broadway in March. “Be Our Guest” and enjoy a delicious meal while you are being served and entertained by our talented thespians.... Read More

$10

Local Author Kid’s Book Reading

65 s court st athens ohio 45701 65 S Court St, Athens, OH, United States

Come join us at Little Professor Book Center from 11-1 and listen to local author Mariel Jungkunz read her new children's book, Dreams of Green! The event will be complete with Mexican pastries from Vainilla & Chocolate Bakery in Columbus, as well as some arts and crafts to help round out the reading! Don't miss this... Read More

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