Community News

Employment opportunity working for justice in the Americas! (UCM)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:28:59 +0200

Employment opportunity working for justice in the Americas!

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Looking for an opportunity to work for peace, justice and sustainable economies? Witness for Peace is now hiring for our Colombia program. Applications are due September 15 for a January start date. Get more information at www.witnessforpeace.org/jobs

Está buscando un oportunidad para trabajar por la paz, la justicia y una economía sostenible? Acción Permanente por la Paz tiene una convocatoria abierta para trabajar en Colombia. Se debe aplicar antes del 15 de septiembre para empezar a trabaja en enero. Hay más información en www.witnessforpeace.org/jobs

Enter to win an Athens County Getaway Package with our Uphill By Day, Uptown By... (Athens County)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0200

Enter to win an Athens County Getaway Package with our Uphill By Day, Uptown By Night Campaign! We have over 6,000 entries so far! We drew a winner earlier in the month and will draw another winner on June 30th.

Click here to enter: http://uptownbynight.com/

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville is such a great treasure in Ath... (Athens County)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:24:43 +0200

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville is such a great treasure in Athens County! We got to send off a special group tour from Cleveland today.

Deadline extended to Wednesday for this FUN and DELICIOUS workshop with our favo... (UCM)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:05:56 +0200

Deadline extended to Wednesday for this FUN and DELICIOUS workshop with our favorite Vino de Milo and Gourmet Your Way Chef Jonathan Leal! Sign up TODAY!! 593-7301 or jennifer@ucmathens.org

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! We (Athens County)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0200

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! We ♥ our Dads!

Have you tried Rickshaw Thai yet? SO delicious! You must try the wings! Open Fri... (Athens County)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:01 +0200

Have you tried Rickshaw Thai yet? SO delicious! You must try the wings! Open Fridays and Saturdays 5-9:30PM.

What a beautiful morning at the Athens Farmers Market! We highly suggest trying... (Athens County)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:32:57 +0200

What a beautiful morning at the Athens Farmers Market! We highly suggest trying some of the tart cherries! Yum.

Looks like the weather is going to be GREAT this weekend! Tomorrow will be a lov... (Athens County)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Looks like the weather is going to be GREAT this weekend! Tomorrow will be a lovely day for Shade Winery, open 1-8PM.

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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:28:32 +0200

Such a lovely day on Court Street! Sweet summertime. (Athens County)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:09:02 +0200

Such a lovely day on Court Street! Sweet summertime.

AMC'S Showville/Membership Updates (ARTS/West)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:20:00 +0200

Last night, AMC's "Showville, Athens, OH" aired, and showed off many of the amazingly talented performers in our lovely town, and we're super proud to have hosted the event. Congratulations all the contestants for putting on an amazing show!
Check out the link for the show's website here for more information: "Showville, Athens, OH"

Also, we've updated the site! Now we have an entire page directly for membership information and how YOU can become a member of ARTS/West! Simply click on the link in the header of the page to check it out!

As always, thank you to all of our supporters and fans! Be sure to stay tuned for more amazing activities that we are planning for the near future!

It's a beautiful day for some shopping on Court Street! Passion Works Studio is... (Athens County)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:57:44 +0200

It's a beautiful day for some shopping on Court Street! Passion Works Studio is a must see for any Athens visitor/resident.

Today is the deadline to reserve a spot for this fun and delicious bread-making... (UCM)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:28:35 +0200

Today is the deadline to reserve a spot for this fun and delicious bread-making course with Jonathan Leal and Jen Harvey! Please call 593-7301 and leave your name and number or email jennifer@ucmathens.org. Space is limited so don't delay!

Our student interns had a great visit to Hocking College's archeology lab, yeste... (Athens Co. Historical Society & Museum)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:46:58 +0200

Our student interns had a great visit to Hocking College's archeology lab, yesterday! Thank you to Dawn Walter Gagliano and Dr. Annette Ericksen for teaching us about stone tools and blade core technology!

Don't forget that the Athens episode of AMC's Showville is tonight at 10PM! It's... (Athens County)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:00:01 +0200

Don't forget that the Athens episode of AMC's Showville is tonight at 10PM! It's on in two hours. You can head up to Jackie O's Pub & Brewery and watch it on the big screen!

Say hello to the Shawarma from Restaurant Salaam! Great lunch or dinner choice. (Athens County)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:20:07 +0200

Say hello to the Shawarma from Restaurant Salaam! Great lunch or dinner choice.

Tomorrow is Funky Friday at Kiser's Barbeque Eclipse! Enjoy live music by Contro... (Athens County)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:54:22 +0200

Tomorrow is Funky Friday at Kiser's Barbeque Eclipse! Enjoy live music by Controlled Folly, great food and more fun from 5-9PM.

Don't forget about our #AthensJune Photo Challenge on Instagram! Each day there... (Athens County)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Don't forget about our #AthensJune Photo Challenge on Instagram! Each day there is a new challenge and every challenge you complete gives you an entry to win a Passion Flower!

Alice Dix Memorial (First Presbyterian Church)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:29:00 +0200

Alice Dix, a member of Athens First Presbyterian Church, passed away June 8, 2013. A celebration of her life will be included in the Sunday worship service at the church on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship with light lunch fare will follow. The community is invited.

Ohio University School of Music's Under the Elms Concert is tonight! Starts at 7... (Athens County)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:02:24 +0200

Ohio University School of Music's Under the Elms Concert is tonight! Starts at 7PM on College Green.

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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:02:30 +0200

APE Center and ARTS/West's Annual Theatre, Arts, and Crafts Camp! (ARTS/West)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0200

Photo from 2012 Theatre Camp. Participants write, produce, and star in their own plays. This year’s camp runs from July 29 – August 2.

APE Center with ARTS West will hold its annual Theatre, Arts, and Crafts Camp this summer during the week of July 29 – August 2.

The camp is open to any child ages 5 – 12.

During the camp, the participants will write, direct, and perform their very own, original short plays. The participants will be broken up by age group and will have the assistance of an adult instructor to help them produce their original works.

There will be a performance of the camper’s work Saturday August 3rd in the early afternoon.
Click on our Camp Registration page to print and fill out the forms for your camper. Participation in the camp is only $160 for the entire week 9-4pm and includes all materials needed for the camp. On the Camp Registration page you will also find links to need based scholarships.

For more information about the program and how to sign up, be sure to check out their website: http://www.apecenter.org/
Hope to see you there!

In case you aren't aware, the forecast is calling for strong, potentially damagi... (UCM)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:59:24 +0200

In case you aren't aware, the forecast is calling for strong, potentially damaging storms in the Athens area later today. Please be alert and safe!

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There is a moderate risk of severe storms today across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Widespread strong/damaging winds, very large hail and a few tornadoes are possible. Storms will develop first across parts of eastern IA into northern IL before organizing into a line and moving east/southeast across IND and OH this evening.

For more information, see our Day 1 Outlook at: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Or, view our multimedia briefing online: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/pwo.mp4

Do you have friends or family in this area? Share this post to keep them weather aware!

Enjoy the sunshine at the Athens Farmers Market today 10am-1pm! Get some fresh,... (Athens County)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:46 +0200

Enjoy the sunshine at the Athens Farmers Market today 10am-1pm! Get some fresh, local produce for your friends and family.

Week 1 Newsletter, Summer 2013 (Athens Hills CSA)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:48:00 +0200

The Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival is this Friday and Saturday! Check out the sc... (Athens County)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:20:00 +0200

The Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival is this Friday and Saturday! Check out the schedule here: http://ow.ly/lW3ky

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Lots of sunshine on Court Street today! (Athens County)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:47:34 +0200

Lots of sunshine on Court Street today!

Remember when we had the AMC Talent Show come to Athens? Well, the Athens episod... (Athens County)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:18:44 +0200

Remember when we had the AMC Talent Show come to Athens? Well, the Athens episode of AMC's Showville airs this Thursday, June 13th at 10PM! More info: http://ow.ly/lVhio

Remember, Director Ron Luce will be giving a presentation on "Coal, Miners, and... (Athens Co. Historical Society & Museum)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:21:24 +0200

Remember, Director Ron Luce will be giving a presentation on "Coal, Miners, and Mine Wars" at the Glouster Public Library tonight at 6!

Ohio Brew Week starts next Friday (June 21)!!! Start planning your trip to Athen... (Athens County)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:00:01 +0200

Ohio Brew Week starts next Friday (June 21)!!! Start planning your trip to Athens and enjoy one of our very favorite summer festivals. http://ohiobrewweek.com/

Stuart's Opera House is hosting the Beth McKenzie Memorial Fund Benefit Show thi... (Athens County)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:10:00 +0200

Stuart's Opera House is hosting the Beth McKenzie Memorial Fund Benefit Show this Thursday at 7:30PM! Get your tickets: http://ow.ly/lMJM3

Dan Schoonover, Featured Artist of the Month (Passion Works Studio)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:30:13 +0200

You might know him as Shady Dan the entrepreneur who sells sunglasses but other than his sunglasses there’s nothing shady about Dan. While at Passion Works, Dan enjoys drawing and painting cars and often paints vibrantly colorful sunny days. We particularly like the larger than life flowers that show up in his work. Dan’s sunglasses are so [...]

You might know him as Shady Dan the entrepreneur who sells sunglasses but other than his sunglasses there’s nothing shady about Dan.

While at Passion Works, Dan enjoys drawing and painting cars and often paints vibrantly colorful sunny days. We particularly like the larger than life flowers that show up in his work.

Dan’s sunglasses are so reasonably priced that you can afford to pick up a pair for everyone in the entire family and they do come in both children’s and adult sizes. You can find Shady Dan’s fine fashionable eye-wear at So-Livi’s and PersonnelPlus in Uptown Athens or in Nelsonville at Tish’s Treasures and Rocky Boots!

We really enjoy having Dan at Passion Works where you can purchase Dan Schoonover original artworks and if you buy them Tuesday mornings from 10am-12 noon you can meet Dan Schoonover, Passion Works Artist of the Month! Good job Dan!

Head out to the Chesterhill Produce Auction today (and Thursday) at 4PM for some... (Athens County)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:20:00 +0200

Head out to the Chesterhill Produce Auction today (and Thursday) at 4PM for some fresh, local produce! We hear there's lots of great produce coming in for today's auction.

If you could recommend only ONE local restaurant to a visitor, which would it be... (Athens County)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0200

If you could recommend only ONE local restaurant to a visitor, which would it be? Comment with your answer!

Featured Fan of the Month: Jenna Dill (Passion Works Studio)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:44:09 +0200

Jenna Dill studied Marketing and Business Administration at Ohio University and now is the Marketing and Sales Manager for the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau. She long has been an advocate for Passion Works. Whenever a film crew comes to town to feature Athens, Jenna suggests that they go to Passion Works. Jenna is [...]

Jenna sums herself up by saying she is obsessed with her family, job, traveling, thunderstorms, taking pictures, food, running and dogs. She proclaims “Life is good!” Thanks to great community leaders like Jenna Dill, we can also say “Life is Good” at Passion Works Studio!

Passion Works would like to welcome Amanda Brown to our team! (Passion Works Studio)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:00:09 +0200

Amanda attended High School in Cincinnati and has worked for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. She comes to us straight from Ohio University where she attended 2009-2013 studying Fine Arts, Anthropology and French. Her likes are design, painting, photography, traveling, skiing, dreaming, reading, exploring, speaking French, being outside and color. Amanda was interning at [...]

Amanda was interning at Passion Works when we hired her as a Production Artist but unfortunately for us she will only be with us for a few months since she is moving to France in the autumn. I guess she really does want to speak French. Amanda was so good as an intern that we decided we had to have her as part of our team even if only for a while. Viva la France!

Now THAT is a taco salad! Thank you, Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina! (Athens County)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:00:01 +0200

Now THAT is a taco salad! Thank you, Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina!

Perfect Saturday for sitting outside and enjoying a meal at Village Bakery! (Athens County)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:00:01 +0200

Perfect Saturday for sitting outside and enjoying a meal at Village Bakery!

Get your tickets for the Summer Wine Express on Saturday, June 15th! Hosted by S... (Athens County)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:00:01 +0200

Get your tickets for the Summer Wine Express on Saturday, June 15th! Hosted by Stuart's Opera House on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Wine & a train? Yes, please! http://ow.ly/lME3z

Looks like tomorrow will be a great day for a visit to Shade Winery! Open 1-8PM. (Athens County)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0200

Looks like tomorrow will be a great day for a visit to Shade Winery! Open 1-8PM.

Mary Morgan, Melissa Wales and Jan Griesinger (UCM)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:08:06 +0200

Mary Morgan, Melissa Wales and Jan Griesinger

UCM organized this action as part of the national effort to bring pressure on Wa... (UCM)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:58:23 +0200

UCM organized this action as part of the national effort to bring pressure on Walmart to support their workers, pay living wages, provide safer working conditions and stop the retaliation against those who speak out. We were told we'd be arrested if we came on the Walmart property so stood at the entry way and got lots of honks of support! A letter was also successfully delivered to the store manager.

UCM Supporting Walmart Workers!
UCM organized this action as part of the national effort to bring pressure on Walmart to support their workers, pay living wages, provide safer working conditions and stop the retaliation against those who speak out. We were told we'd be arrested if we came on the Walmart property so stood at the entry way and got lots of honks of support! A letter was also successfully delivered to the store manager.

June Update 2013! (ARTS/West)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:19:00 +0200

Hey, you should watch this video starring our own Program Specialist, Chelsa Peterson, to see what all we have coming up this Summer at ARTS/West!

http://athensoh.swagit.com/play/06072013-516

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Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:33:38 +0200

Power to the people!!! (UCM)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:20:38 +0200

Power to the people!!!

Walmart protest change!!! Not allowed on property so holding signs at entrance.... (UCM)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:12:30 +0200

Walmart protest change!!! Not allowed on property so holding signs at entrance. Don't go on Walmart property or risk arrest.