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 – RHDD Alternative Dog Food Drive
30 Jul
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.
August 7 – 4 Events (VALIDation Workshop, QuickBooks Level 1, Triple P Discussion Group, Parent Support Group)
29 Jul
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.
August 5 & 30 – Athens Free Medical Clinic
28 JulHeritage 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.
August 3 – 7 Events (James R. Patsey 2 Mile Walk/Run, Saturday Volunteer Events, Wild Weekend Discovery Series: Fishing Fun, Discovery Fair, Bounty on the Bricks, Clue the Musical Auditions, Ohio’s Friendliest Train Robbery )
27 JulJames 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.
August 2 – 4 Events (2019 Ohio Tax Holiday on School Supplies, Postpartum Support Group, 2019 Athens County Fair, Application Deadline for Miss Parade of the Hills Contest)
26 Jul2019 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/ .
August 1 – 4 Events (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, Athens County Back to School Bash, Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting, National Diabetes Prevention Program Info Session)
25 JulPregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Central Avenue Church
73 Central Avenue
Athens
Thursday, August 1, 2019
6:30 pm-8 pm
Monthly meeting to support people who have suffered a pregnancy loss or the loss of a child. Visit http://www.athensbirthcircle.org/ or email athensbirthcircle@gmail.com for more information.
Athens County
Back to School Bash
The Market on State
1002 East State Street
Athens
Thursday, August 1, 2019
3 pm-7 pm
Athens County *children, grades pre-K through 12 that have completed the Back to School Bash application will receive a free backpack with basic school supplies and pre-selected items. (*Limited supplies available for those that did not complete a Back to School Bash application by May, 2019). Also available: community resource information, health information, free haircuts, free food and more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/673871796380807/ or https://www.facebook.com/athenscountyjfs/ for more information.
Foster Care and Adoption
Information Meeting
Athens County Children Services
Building 14, Athens
August 1, 2019
6 pm-8 pm
Informational meeting for people interested in becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent in Athens County. For more information, visit https://www.athenschildrenservices.com/calendar-list/2019/08/01/foster-care-and-adoption-information-meeting .
National Diabetes Prevention Program Info Session
OhioHealth Nelsonville Health Center
Nelsonville
August 1, 2019 6 pm
Prevent T2 classes will begin soon. For people who are at risk of diabetes. Contact Stacy Wright at 740-593-2026 or Karen Bailey at 740-593-2027 for more information.
