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Museum Kids’ Program
Our Junior Member program is back! Kids 6-12 can join us at the Ross County Historical Society on July 28 for a day of fun, crafts, and exploring our collection of ancient Native American artifacts. Call 740-772-1936 to reserve a spot; space is limited!
Athens County Students And Teachers Team Up To Create Community Mural
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — From rolling hills, to pawpaws, to bricks, to “ditch lilies,” there are a lot of symbols that students think of when they think of Athens County. These ideas, and the communities they represent, will be intertwined in a mural created by local students and teachers. Students’ ideas about their communities are at… Read More
Summer with the Library – Storytime-to-Go Bags
Everything you need to sing, dance and shake along at home. Available at all branches starting 06/07 while supplies last.
Sneak Peak: WOUB Virtual Screening Of New PBS Kids Show
Parents, grandparents, teachers and kids are going to love the newest show coming to PBS Kids, and they’ll have a chance to watch a sneak peek with WOUB Public Media. The 30-minute screening of Donkey Hodie will be held virtually on April 29 at 10 a.m. using Zoom. Inspired by the funny, quirky side of children’s TV… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More
Kids Are Missing Critical Windows for Lead Testing Due to Pandemic
By: Brie Zeltner | Kaiser Health News
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (Kaiser Health News) — Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children because of the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical testing for lead poisoning has plummeted in many parts of the country. In the Upper Midwest, Northeast and parts of the West Coast — areas with historically… Read More
Notices Sent To W.Va. Families Of Babies Born Exposed To Drugs
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than 3,800 notices have been sent to the West Virginia families of babies born exposed to drugs as part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. The Herald-Dispatch reports a group of attorneys sought the names to send families a notice of pending litigation. The notice, sent out last week, says… Read More
DIY Dog Beds and Toys
On February 1st, 2020, Athens Ohio MakerSpace and Friends of the Shelter Dogs will be hosting a class on how to create dog beds of any size out of reusable fabric and scraps! If you wish to make a dog bed, be sure to register for the class in advance at https://test.athensohiomakerspace.com/classes/ Dog beds are… Read More
Upcycled Stuffed Animals
On December 12th from 4:30 to 5:30pm at Coolville Public Library, Athens Ohio MakerSpace will be hosting a craft event for parents, their kids or any person who’s generally interested. Our instructor, Megan Rogers, will show attendees how to create cute, stuffed animals (or snowman) from sweater and t-shirt scraps. These creations would be wonderful… Read More
Holiday Junior Member Program
Join us for this hands-on program of holiday fun from the days of long ago. Learn the art of Scherenschnitte, cutting paper with scissors, to make beautiful holiday gifts and ornaments for you and your family to cherish for years to come. Play puzzling Victorian parlor games that will make you think while you have… Read More
Harvest Moon Benefit Concert for Appalachian Peace & Justice Network
Athens based band Amethystone is hosting a benefit concert with all proceeds going to the Appalachian Peace and Justice Network (APJN). APJN provides free evidence-based trainings at local schools and community organizations to help prevent bullying, sexual assault and violence. The evening will include musical performances by Steve Zarate, Megan Bee, Walk the Ridge and… Read More
Halloween Costume Creation II
Whether or not you attended our last class, Halloween Costume Creation I, to create your action plan and materials list, you are now ready to build your best costume ever, right? Then bring all your materials, and our professional staff will assist you to build your masterpiece! Basic machine sewing skills will be helpful to… Read More
Fellers Gallery | Student Exhibition Opening
The ZMA eagerly partners with area schools and organizations to feature the creativity of student artists in the Robert and Leona Fellers Gallery, located on the museum’s third floor. The Fellers were pillars of the Zanesville community, supporting the arts and encouraging art education at the museum. As an artist herself, Leona Fellers exhibited work… Read More
Master’s Apprentice | Phidias
Become an apprentice to masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Georgia O’Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt. Each month children in grades four through six will investigate the art, style, and technique used by a different master artist, then they will create their own masterpiece. For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to their… Read More
Free Family Day | Back to School
Celebrate the back to school season with the whole family at the ZMA. Stretch your imagination with art projects inspired by your favorite school subjects. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and inspiration. Don’t miss this fun kickoff to the new school year. Family Day is generously supported by the Beaux Arts Club.
Total Number of Homeless Students in W.Va. Rises to Over 10K
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The total number of homeless public school students in West Virginia has increased by nearly 1,000 students since the 2017-18 school year. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports state Department of Education data for the 2018-19 school year says there are now about 10,500 homeless students across the state. Homeless students are those… Read More
Parents Plead Not Guilty in Death of Baby Found in Well
By: Associated Press
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) – Court officials say the parents of a 4-month-old boy found dead in an Ohio well have pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, kidnapping and corpse abuse. Court officials in Scioto County say 39-year-old Jessica Groves and 41-year-old Daniel Groves, of Otway, pleaded not guilty Monday in Portsmouth in the… Read More
Senate Proposal Tackles Issue of Custody of Troubled Kids
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A legislative proposal would help Ohio parents keep custody of troubled children who require desperately needed and expensive services. A measure in the Senate version of Ohio’s two-year budget is aimed at so-called “multisystem youths” who need help from service agencies that cover disabilities, child welfare and mental health. Ohio’s current… Read More