Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026

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Tuesday, April 28

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. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.

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

4 p.m.: Glouster Genealogy and History Group, Glouster Public Library, 20 Toledo St., Glouster. This is not a library-sponsored event.

5 p.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens.  

6 p.m.: Community Group Run/Walk, open to all abilities; held on the bike path. Ohio Valley Running Company, 20 Shafer St., Athens

7 p.m.: The Plains Lions Club, The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains


Wednesday, April 29

1 p.m.: Chair Yoga, Accessible; all levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, chairs are provided. Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.

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

4:30 p.m.: Leadership Athens County Happy Hour, Jackie O’s Taproom & Production Brewery, 25 Campbell St., Athens

6:30 p.m.: Westside Community Association, Sanctuary of the Central Avenue Church, 73 Central Ave., Athens


Thursday, April 30

10 a.m.: Toddler Discovery Time, playtime including water sensory table, climbing equipment, play mats. Free with admission; free for members. Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, 67 Columbus Road, Athens.

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, free and 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.


Friday, May 1

Noon: Ornery Vets Collective Support Group, open to all veterans. Athens County 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

5 p.m.: Friday Open Swim, for anyone with a disability and their family; pre-register. First, third and fifth Fridays. Beacon School, 801 W. Union St., Athens.


Saturday, May 2

9:30 a.m.: Pet Loss Support Group, Wells (Albany) Public Library, 5200 Washington Road, Albany. This is not a library-sponsored event. 

10 a.m.: Discovery Lab: Makerspace, for teens and tweens (second–fourth graders welcome with adults). Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, 67 Columbus Road, Athens.


Sunday, May 3

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

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