The Loft Hair & Spa Salon, 101 South Shafer Street, Athens
Sunday, August 11, 2019 12 noon-4 pm
Kindergarten through Grade 12. No appointment needed. Come with fresh washed hair. Barbecue, games, raffles, and free hair cuts. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/thelofthairandspa/ or call 740-447-5053.
All lines will be free all day on Thursday, August 1, 2019 for everyone in celebration of the launch of the new Line 7 Pilot Project.
July 29-August 2, 2019
RHDD Alternatives is hosting a dog food drive to support the Athens County Dog Shelter. Unopened dog food, bleach/cleaning supplies, paper towels and dog treats can be dropped off at 11100 State Route 550, Athens.
For details, call Amanda at 740-593-7204 ext. 109 or email acox@rhdd.org.
VALIDation Workshop
The Innovation Center
340 West State Street
Athens
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
8:30 am-10 am
Workshops designed to coach through next step in developing an idea for a new business. Cost : $25. Registration: email renniche@ohio.edu or call 740-593-9401.
QuickBooks Level 1
Hocking College
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
9 am-3 pm
Free. Registration required. Email sbdc@ohio.edu or call 740-597-1460.
Triple P Discussion Group
Glouster Public Library
20 Toledo Street
Glouster
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
10 am-12 noon
Positive parenting help for dealing with disobedience. For details/plan to attend, email carmen.wigal@hopewellhealth.org or call Hopewell Health 740-589-5132 ext 221.
Parent Support Group
The Plains Public Library
14 South Plains Road
The Plains
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6 pm-8 pm
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office began the parent support group, run by a parent, to offer help to those who have children battling an addiction or have children currently in recovery. It is a welcoming parent support group. For information, call the Prosecutor’s Office at 740-592-3208.
Heritage Community Clinic, Grosvenor Hall 055, 16 West Green Dr, Athens
8 am-3:30 pm
Free medical clinic for qualifying low-income, uninsured, and under-insured adults 18-64. Appointments preferred. For details, call 740-593-2432 or email rutterj3@ohio.edu.
Visit https://calendar.ohio.edu/site/medicine/event/athens-free-medical-clinic-15/ for more dates.
James R. Patsey 2 Mile Walk/Run
Federal Valley Resource Center
8225 State Route 329, Stewart
Saturday, August 3, 2019 7 am-9 am
Fundraiser for Committee for Stewart Community Group Events to create events that contribute to the health and well being of Stewart and surrounding areas.
For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/FederalValleyResourceCenter/ .
Saturday Volunteer Events
SE Ohio Foodbank, 1005 CIC Drive, Logan
Saturdays, August 3 & 17, 2019
9 am-12 noon
Volunteers help pack commodity food boxes that are distributed to nearly 3700 senior citizens in ten counties. Family-friendly. Email volunteer@hapcap.org to make a reservation to volunteer.
Wild Weekend Discovery Series: Fishing Fun
Wayne National Forest, 13700 US 33, Nelsonville
Saturday, August 3, 2019 10 am-11 am
For ages preschool through fifth grade. To register, call 740-753-0542.
Space limited to 20 children.
For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1111006772440868/ .
Discovery Fair
OU Clippinger Hall, Athens
Saturday, August 3, 2019 10 am-1 pm
End of summer celebration to showcase a variety of projects and hands-on activities. For more information, contact lucasm@ohio.edu, director@ovmod.org or woublearninglab@woub.org.
Bounty on the Bricks
South Court Street, Athens
Saturday, August 3, 2019
7 pm-10 pm
Bounty on the Bricks, hosted by OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, is a fundraiser to support the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2248682065373580/ to purchase tickets.
Clue the Musical Auditions
Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville
August 3, 2019 2 pm, August 4, 2019 6 pm
Auditions for Clue the Musical to be performed in October, 2019. Must be 20 years or older. Bring completed audition form online at http://abcplayers.org .
Ohio’s Friendliest Train Robbery
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 West Canal Street, Nelsonville
Saturday, August 3, 2019 6 pm
Advance reservations highly recommended.
Visit http://www.hvsry.org/trainlist/ for details/tickets.
2019 Ohio Tax Holiday on School Supplies
Sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 2 at 12 am and ends Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 11:59 pm. Items that are exempt from sales and use tax include clothing priced at $75 per item or less, school supplies priced at $20 per item or less, and school instructional material priced at $20 per item or less. Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.
For details, call 800-304-3211 (TTY: 800-750-0750) or visit https://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/SalesTaxHoliday.aspx .
Postpartum Support Group
Athens Public Library
30 Home Street, Athens
Friday, August 2, 2019 2:30 pm-4 pm
A support group for Moms battling the blues, blahs, and super hard stuff. Create a circle of mutual support with other moms. A representative from Hopewell Health will be available also. For details, visit http://www.athensbirthcircle.org/ or email athensbirthcircle@gmail.com.
2019 Athens County Fair
Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 West Union Street, Athens
August 2-10, 2019
Monday, 8/5 8 am-5 pm VETERANS DAY – Veterans get in free with ID
Monday, 8/5 1 pm – Rides open after State of Ohio Ride Inspection
Wednesday, 8/7 8 am-2:30 pm KIDS DAY – Gates FREE for 12 & under
Thursday, 8/8 8 am-3 pm SENIOR CITIZENS FREE .
Visit https://www.athenscofair.org/2019AthensFairSchedule.pdf for the full 2019 Athens County Fair Schedule. Visit https://athenscofair.org/ for more information.
Application Deadline for Miss Parade of the Hills Contest
Friday, August 2, 2019
For information or to register online, visit https://www.paradeofthehills.org/ .
