August 20 – Bereaved Parents Grief Group

Vicinity Ministries, 49 Connett Road, The Plains

Tuesday, August 20, 2019      7 pm

Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/785033305034670  or  call 740-707-2212 for more information.

August 20 – Domestic Relations Clinic: Children in the Middle

Athens County Children Services, Building 14, Athens
Tuesday, August 20, 2019       5:30 pm-8 pm

An educational session to inform divorcing parents residing in Athens County of their procedures to prevent problems resulting from lack of understanding of the system functions. For more information, visit
https://www.athenschildrenservices.com/calendar-list/2019/08/20/domestic-relations-clinic .

Hometown Heroes Nominations Being Accepted by the American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio

The American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio is looking for hometown heroes.

Hero categories include:
Public Safety/Military Hero
Education Hero
Workplace Hero
Humanitarian Hero
Community Hero
Group Hero
Senior Adult Hero
Healthcare Hero.

Nominations may be sent to Jane Patton at the American Red Cross, 100 South May Avenue, Athens, OH   45701   or   emailed to Kathy.Patton@redcross.org,   and should be received by August 20, 2019.
Please attach a letter stating why this individual or group should receive a hero award.

August 17 – 3 Events (The Birth Circle Yard Sale, Historic Cooking Class, Amesville Coonskin Saturday)

The Birth Circle Yard Sale

Athens Community Center
701 East State Street, Athens

Saturday, August 17, 2019
8 am-4 pm

Annual fundraising yard sale under the solar panels. Shop for baby gear, clothes, and fun child and family-related items. Proceeds help The Birth Circle provide free programming for area women and families. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2308926975866742/.

 

Historic Cooking Class at Robbins Crossing Historic Village
Robbins Crossing, 3301 Hocking Pkwy, Nelsonville
Saturday, August 17, 2019       10 am-3 pm
Learn how to use a wood stove, open fire, and hearth. $15 per participant. To register, email szostekj@hocking.edu.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/588315221577197/ for details.

 

Amesville Coonskin Saturday: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream…
Gifford Park, Amesville (or Grange Hall if bad weather)
Saturday, August 17, 2019       5 pm-11 pm
Visit http://www.amesvilleohio.org/coonskin-saturdays.html for details.

August 15 – GED 101

Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main Street, Coolville

Thursday, August 15, 2019      2 pm-5 pm

Receive a free overview of the GED process and learn how Ohio Means Jobs can help you achieve success.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/213693049562951/ for more information.

August 15 – 4 Events (Lunch and Learn, Basis Of a Successful Start – Pomeroy, Poverty Prevention Clinic, Community Pie Auction & Contest)

Lunch and Learn:
Corporate Account TakeOver

OU Innovation Center
340 West State Street, Athens

Thursday, August 15, 2019
11:30 am-1 pm

Opportunity to learn more on a business related topic and network with business owners and professionals. To register or for details, call 740-597-1460.

 

 

Basis Of a Successful Start (BOSS) – Pomeroy
Farmers Bank, 640 East Main Street, Pomeroy
Thursday, August 15, 2019     2 pm-4 pm
Free 2 hour class. Topics include types of ownership, licensing, tax requirements, sources of financing, identifying customers, and how to market products or services. Pre-registration required. To register, email twyman@ohio.edu or call 740-593-0473.

 

Poverty Prevention Clinic

Athens County Department of
Job and Family Services
State Route 13
Chauncey

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Free legal clinics for low income residents of Athens County. For details or an appointment, call SE Ohio Legal Services at 740-594-3558.

 

Parade of the Hills
Community Pie Auction & Contest

Stuart’s Opera House
52 Public Square, Nelsonville

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Fundraiser for community causes. Visit https://www.paradeofthehills.org/ for information and entry form.

 

 

 

 

August 15 – Grant Information Session for Local Non-Profits

Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, 39 East Canal Street, Nelsonville

Thursday, August 15, 2019       10 am-12 noon

Grant guidelines available for review on https://athensfoundation.org under “Grants”.

Applications are available at https://athensfoundation.org/grantforms/ .