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Celebrating 20 Years of the Chesterhill Produce Auction
The Chesterhill Produce Auction is celebrating 20 years of business on April 28th at 3 PM during the Opening Day auction and community potluck. Please gather with us to enjoy favorite dishes or pies from the community (bring your own!), hear from special guests, and honor founding partners. The auction will follow at 4 PM,... Read More
Call For Entry: Taste of Athens…Ohio! Gallery Exhibition at Arts West
Athens County is a place brimming with rich traditions, diverse flavors, and creative energy—and we want to showcase it all! We invite artists to submit their work for a special gallery exhibition titled Taste of Athens… Ohio!, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Athens through visual art. Exhibition Theme: This exhibition will explore the unique intersection... Read More
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
Loaves and Fishes Meals
Loaves and Fishes Meals
St Peter's Episcopal in Gallipolis provide free meals to all who desire them on the last Sunday of every month from 11 to Noon. If you are interested in volunteering for this recurring event please contact the church at (740) 446-2483.
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
On Sunday March 30th, there will be an outdoor exhibition of photojournalist Milton Lindsay's long-term photography project looking at the H-2A Seasonal Farmworker Visa Program in North Carolina and Mexico. 30, 20x24 inch images depicting life for this group of transient agricultural workers, who spend 6-10 months working on American farms before returning to Mexico... Read More
4 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
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
Community Group Run/Walk
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
3 events,
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us in person every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free, welcoming, hopeful, and honoring. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as... Read More
7 events,
Seventh Annual Walk, Talk, and Roll
Seventh Annual Walk, Talk, and Roll
Join the Athens City Commission on Disabilities Friday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m. for the seventh annual Walk, Talk, and Roll where we look at accessibility issues in Athens. The event will take place at the Athens County Courthouse, 1 South Court Street. Come for good food, conversations, and discussions around accessibility with representatives from... Read More
Bench Grafting Fruit and Nut Trees
Bench Grafting Fruit and Nut Trees
Transform male flowering trees into fruit-producing females, ensure large, delicious yields, and obtain the fruit you desire by grafting selected cultivars onto rootstock of related species. Learn about scion wood collection and storage, rootstock selection and compatibility, grafting timing and healing considerations, and other tips for successful propagation. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/bench-grafting-fruit-and-nut-trees
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
All of our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are OPEN all at the same time! Come downtown and support your local & unique businesses, artists, musicians, and restaurants on First Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Link to downtown map of participants: https://artcoz.org/arts-district-map
9 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
University Courtyard Art and Craft Market
University Courtyard Art and Craft Market
University Courtyard Art and Craft Market When: April 5, 10AM-4PM Where: University Courtyard Apartments, 366 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 University Courtyard is pleased to announce our second annual Spring Art and Craft Market! Featuring several local artists and vendors, this Mom’s Weekend event is free and open to the public! Have fun shopping for... Read More
Passion Works Mom’s Weekend Workshop
Passion Works Mom’s Weekend Workshop
Passion Works is celebrating Ohio University's 2025 Mom's Weekend Saturday, April 5 with a necklace making workshop. The event is open to all on a first come, first served basis. The workshop is $20, with speciality charms available for an additional cost.
4 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
Rama Navami Celebration
Rama Navami Celebration
This is an observance in honor of the appearance day of Lord Ramachandra, also known as Lord Rama. There will be kirtans ( musical meditation) philosophical discussion and a free vegetarian feast.
3 events,
Tim Warfield Quartet at Ohio University Southern
Tim Warfield Quartet at Ohio University Southern
Experience an evening of world-class jazz as the Tim Warfield Quartet takes the stage at Ohio University Southern on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Bowman Auditorium. Led by acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield, the quartet features pianist Dan Karlsberg, bassist Justin Dawson, and drummer Phillip Tipton, each bringing their own dynamic artistry to the... Read More
7 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
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
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse is a groundbreaking film written by 13 incarcerated artists. This powerful story follows a budding young artist who loses a friend to street violence—forcing him to choose between revenge and forgiveness. Through their words, these writers offer an intimate exploration of the impacts of incarceration on the family unit, and... Read More
April meeting for The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
April meeting for The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Outreach and Communications Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Berry Conference Room of the City Building, 8 East Washington Street, first floor. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
4 events,
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse is a groundbreaking film written by 13 incarcerated artists. This powerful story follows a budding young artist who loses a friend to street violence—forcing him to choose between revenge and forgiveness. Through their words, these writers offer an intimate exploration of the impacts of incarceration on the family unit, and... Read More
Speakeasy Night – Music & Dance
Speakeasy Night – Music & Dance
Village Productions and the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders present a 1920s-themed evening of music and dance in Amesville, Ohio. East Coast Swing dance tutorial at 6:30 pm with Ashley Joy Dance and live music by the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders from 7-9. 1920s dress encouraged but not required. $5 donation at the door. Jackie O's beer available... Read More
6 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Right Tree, Right Place Tour and Tree Sale
Right Tree, Right Place Tour and Tree Sale
Successful tree cultivation begins with site analysis and assessment followed by proper tree selection. Join Mulberry Man Weston Lombard on a tour of our Forest Garden to learn about a diversity of trees for food, fuel, craft, and medicine production and where they would thrive on your land. At the end of the program, trees... Read More
Tiny Museum Concert at the Cannabis Museum
Tiny Museum Concert at the Cannabis Museum
Cannabis Museum Tiny Music Concert with performances by Charles Button, and Mill Creek Mile. 4.12.2025 6:30pm Entry $10/ Members $5 16050 Canaanville Road, Athens, Ohio 45701
3 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
3 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
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
Community Group Run/Walk
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
2 events,
April meeting – The Athens City Commission on Disabilities
April meeting – The Athens City Commission on Disabilities
The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will meet Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Athens Community Center, 701 East State Street. The meeting is open to the public. If an accommodation is needed, email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us.
6 events,
Living in the Middle of Now-Here: Appalachian Futurism and New Ways to Experience Music and Nature in Appalachia (Front Porch Thursday)
Living in the Middle of Now-Here: Appalachian Futurism and New Ways to Experience Music and Nature in Appalachia (Front Porch Thursday)
Join us for Front Porch Thursdays at KMA on The Ridges This Thursday, Andy Ray and Drew Krag will take the front porch to museum-goers, as they explore the sounds of the Appalachian past, present, and future. Through live music, Andy and Drew aim to bring together and celebrate the diversity that is Appalachian culture... Read More
Family Support Group
Family Support Group
In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.
ACMS Spring Strings Celebration
ACMS Spring Strings Celebration
Join the Athens Community Music School for our celebration of our strings programs from The Plains Intermediate School, Arts/West, and Ohio University!
4 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Sensory-Friendly F Is for Friends
Sensory-Friendly F Is for Friends
A set of songs about friendship, followed after intermission by “Eeyore´s Birthday,” a musical based on the Winnie the Pooh stories. This event provides a more welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with sensory-processing disorders, developmental differences, autism, and others who struggle with the traditional audience set-up. The performance space accommodates flexible seating arrangements,... Read More
Archaeology Day
Archaeology Day
It's our 8th annual Archaeology Day! Join us April 19, 2025 from 1-5pm for a gallery full of exhibits of fossils, minerals, and more from local collectors! Bring in your own finds to get more information from the experts. Games and activities will also be available for those who want a more hands-on experience. We're... Read More
2 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
4 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
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
Community Group Run/Walk
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
How Things Work at the Statehouse: A Nonpartisan Advocacy Training
How Things Work at the Statehouse: A Nonpartisan Advocacy Training
Rachel Coyle, co-founder of How Things Work at the Statehouse, is currently policy director at Honesty for Ohio Education and programs director for Ohioans Against Extremism. In this session, she explain how to influence Ohio legislators, and how to advocate effectively for issues in Ohio. This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters... Read More
2 events,
Rural Action Adventure Auction
Rural Action Adventure Auction
Join us at the Southeast Ohio History Center in Athens on Friday, April 25, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of excitement, community and purpose. Bid on silent and live, regional adventure-themed packages while enjoying an array of hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the cash bar. All proceeds—whether from online, silent or... Read More
3 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Athens Ohio Roller Derby Double Header
Athens Ohio Roller Derby Double Header
Please join Athens Ohio Roller Derby for our season opener, featuring the Appalachian Hell Betties and the Black Diamond Betties! Come watch the hard-hitting action on April 26th at the Athens Community Center, with doors opening at 1pm and the first whistle at 2pm. Tickets are $12 and kids 10 & under get in FREE!... Read More
3 events,
Meditation
Meditation
Each Sunday morning, Athens KTC Buddhist Center meets for meditation in the large yoga studio building at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center located at 8950 Lavelle Rd., Athens, Ohio. We have a rotating schedule of events throughout the month. Please see our website for a current description of what type of meditation we will... Read More
Loaves and Fishes Meals
Loaves and Fishes Meals
St Peter's Episcopal in Gallipolis provide free meals to all who desire them on the last Sunday of every month from 11 to Noon. If you are interested in volunteering for this recurring event please contact the church at (740) 446-2483.
2 events,
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Join us at the Chesterhill Produce Auction, just 30 minutes from Athens! We hold regular Monday and Thursday produce auctions featuring in-season, fresh, local produce and ornamental and vegetable plants. The Country Store, which sells locally made goods, and the Country Cooking Cart (cash only) will be open. For more information, go to https://chesterhillproduceauction.com/ For... Read More
4 events,
Open Play at The Nest
Open Play at The Nest
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
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: Develop a support system Exchange Practical information on challenges and possible solutions Talk through issues and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources Last Tuesday of Every Month... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Spend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
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2 events,
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Join us at the Chesterhill Produce Auction, just 30 minutes from Athens! We hold regular Monday and Thursday produce auctions featuring in-season, fresh, local produce and ornamental and vegetable plants. The Country Store, which sells locally made goods, and the Country Cooking Cart (cash only) will be open. For more information, go to https://chesterhillproduceauction.com/ For... Read More
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you are in need of support because of a pregnancy loss or the loss of your child, you are welcome to join us in person every first Thursday of the month for this support group. These meetings are free, welcoming, hopeful, and honoring. All family members, such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles, as... Read More
3 events,
Discovering History Speaker Series
Discovering History Speaker Series
Lafayette and Human Rights Alan Hoffman, President of The American Friends of Lafayette Lafayette’s first foray into human rights work was in the American Revolution which he saw as a cause important to all mankind. He wrote this as he sailed to America months prior to his 20th birthday: “The welfare of America is intimately... Read More
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
All of our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are OPEN all at the same time! Come downtown and support your local & unique businesses, artists, musicians, and restaurants on First Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Link to downtown map of participants: https://artcoz.org/arts-district-map
Glouster First Friday with the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders
Glouster First Friday with the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders
Visit historic downtown Glouster, Ohio and Sedalia Crossing Park (across from Dirty Girl Coffee at 55 High St, Glouster, OH 45732). Music by the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders features retro country, western swing, blues, and early jazz tunes with danceable beats. Bring chairs!
3 events,
Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Summer Farmers Market at Adornetto's! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Passport to the outdoors
Passport to the outdoors
Are you curious about the outdoors and looking to have a fantastic day of adventure with your family? Then Passport to the Outdoors is for you! Join Rural Action on Sunday, May 3 at Strouds Run State Park Beach from 12 – 4 p.m. Rural Action will host exciting activities about the great outdoors and our water resources. Participants can learn... Read More
Passport to the outdoors
Passport to the outdoors
Are you curious about the outdoors and looking to have a fantastic day of adventure with your family? Then Passport to the Outdoors is for you! Join Rural Action on Sunday, May 3 at Strouds Run State Park Beach from 12 – 4 p.m. Rural Action will host exciting activities about the great outdoors and our water resources. Participants can learn... Read More
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