Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of Aug. 24, 2026

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Monday, Aug. 24

2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville

9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to learn through play. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.

10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Group, open to adults interested in sharing their poetry work. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored meeting.

Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens.

5:30 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group, Athens Community Center, conference room A, 701 E. State St., Athens.


Wednesday, Aug. 26

1 p.m.: Chair Yoga for Seniors: Accessible; all levels welcome, chairs provided. Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.

2 p.m.: Senior Activities, Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.

5:30 p.m.: The Birth Circle Monthly Clothing Swap, $5. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, suite 103, Athens

6 p.m.: School Year Orientation for Boys and Girls Club of Glouster, 18500 Jacksonville Road, Glouster


Thursday, Aug. 27

10:30 a.m.: Next Chapter Book Club, open to developmentally disabled adults of all or no reading abilities; in person or virtual; call 740-753-2118 to register. Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville

Noon: Open Meditation, led by Athens KTC Buddhist Center, open to all, United Campus Ministries, 18 N. College St., Athens.

4 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour, all fluency levels welcome. Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event.

5 p.m.: Connecting Athens Professionals Happy Hour, The Side Bar, 24 ¼ E. State St., Athens

7 p.m.: Buddhist Conversation Hour,  Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event.


Friday, Aug. 28

10 a.m.: Lullabies for Healthy Lives, interactive music time for young children. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, suite 103, Athens

11 a.m.: Wellness Walk with Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living. Bike path near Echoing Connections, Athens.

Noon: Ornery Vets Collective Support Group, free lunch open to all veterans. Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, suite 102, The Plains

1 p.m.: Homeschool Hour, inviting youth to socialize and craft with fellow homeschool friends. Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville


Saturday, Aug. 29

10 a.m.: Discovery Lab: Makerspace, for teens and tweens (2nd–4th graders welcome with an adult). Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, 67 Columbus Road, Athens.


Sunday, Aug. 30

11 a.m.: Sensory Friendly Swim, for anyone with a disability and their family. Athens Community Center, pool, 701 E. State St., Athens.

5:30 p.m.: Golden Willow Retreat Grief Support Group, Serenity Roots, 8950 Lavelle Road, Athens.