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Friday Night Life free meal
The Community of Good Works provides a hot, nutritious, sit-down meal every Friday. Arrival is at 4:30 pm and dinner starts at 5:15 pm. Take home food is provided after… Read More
The Creek Jam rocks and raises money for watersheds
THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) – For more than 40 years, Jim Miller has been coming to Athens County to play music. Why? “There’s a lot of hippies here,” said Miller… Read More
Rural Action At-Home Waste Assessment Training
Join Rural Action’s Zero Waste Program as we celebrate earth week by attending our FREE at home waste assessment virtual training! Waste assessments are a helpful tool to evaluate waste… Read More
Rural Action At-Home Waste Assessment Training
Join Rural Action’s Zero Waste Program as we celebrate earth week by attending our FREE at home waste assessment virtual training! Waste assessments are a helpful tool to evaluate waste… Read More
Repurposed wheelchairs and hospital beds are bridging Ohio’s rural health care gaps
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ed Newman enjoys his weekly drives, darting from hospitals in eastern Washington County to nursing homes on Ohio’s southern border. He sees it… Read More
Ohio provides funds to restore the Sunday Creek Watershed
By: Rosie Wong
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TRIMBLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A local community development organization received $120,000 to reverse environmental damage to parts of the Sunday Creek Watershed caused by abandoned coal mines. Rural Action… Read More
Defining American Liberty: New Perspectives on the Fort Gower Resolves
On November 5, 1774, six months before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, a group of Virginian officers who had served in Lord… Read More
Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Join Rural Action’s 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators… Read More
Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Join Rural Action’s 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators… Read More
Asian Vegetable Workshop
Rural Action, in collaboration with the Athens Asian American Alliance is excited to offer a hands-on workshop on growing and preparing locally sourced Asian vegetables. This engaging event will include a cooking… Read More
Sustainable Energy On the Farm
Join Rural Action’s On-Farm Solar Hybrid Webinar to learn about the benefits of renewable energy, efficiency, and resources available to farmers and small businesses to integrate sustainable energy on the… Read More
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities
Join us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, and immersing yourself in the… Read More
COMCorps celebrates 25 years of serving children and others in southeast Ohio
By: Claire Schiopota
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After traveling up and down the winding roads northeast from the city of Athens, visitors arrive at a white, open-door barn surrounded by spring fields of… Read More
Rural Action Native Plant Sale
Shop for wildflowers, native trees and more at the Upcycle thrift store (751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701) this Memorial Day weekend. Rural Action and Native Roots LLC will … Read More
Take the Macho out of Mechanics
Join Rural Action, Morgan Hager, and Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm for a fun and interactive event! Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines… Read More
James McMurtry with BettySoo
An evening with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and storyteller James McMurtry in support of his latest release “The Horses and the Hounds.” BettySoo will open the show.
Thought Leaders: A Women’s History Tour
Take a walk with Dr. Katherine Jellison around Uptown Athens to learn about some of the women who were foundational in the development of unique and colorful Athens, Ohio. Jellison… Read More
Uncovering Animal Mysteries
Bundle up and prepare for a winter exploration along the bike path with expert animal tracker, Joe Brehm. On this guided hike we will look at animal tracks, scat and… Read More
Fall Fungi Festival
This two-day, one-night event will include inoculation workshops, guided hikes with mushroom experts, fungus forays, family programming, dehydration workshops, live music, camping and more! This is a space that is… Read More
Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops Spectacular
The Columbus Symphony will be making spirits bright at Stuart’s Opera House with spectacular performances of classic carols and seasonal favorites.
CSU and RA Beekeeping Series: Beekeeping with Varroa Mites
This program is a partnership between Central State University Extension, Rural Action, Athens County Area Beekeepers Association, and Jackie O’s. Topics and activities include: Athens/Meigs County Bee Inspector visits Varroa… Read More
Marketing & Social Media Basics for Small Businesses
Every small business has a story to tell and social media can be a great way to share your story with your customers. In this webinar, we will discuss how… Read More
Amesville Creek Day
This family friendly event includes food, games, demonstrations and more! We will be meeting across the road from the Amesville Elementary School. Parking is available at the school.
A pasture tour teaches sustainability practices to southeast Ohio farmers
By: Morgan Anderson
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STOCKPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — As the sun peaked behind the mid-day clouds, Bob Hendershot led a group of southeast Ohio farmers through a pasture and then stopped to point at… Read More
Rural Action Happy Hour at Little Fish
Welcome spring with Rural Action staff at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd in Athens, on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for our third Happy Hour event; a casual evening… Read More