Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of Aug. 31, 2026

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Monday, Aug. 31

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


Tuesday, Sept. 1

9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to learn through play. 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.

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


Wednesday, Sept. 2

11:30 a.m.: English-Spanish Storytime for children. Chauncey Public Library, 29 Converse St., Chauncey

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.: Tomcat Bridgebuilder’s Community Meeting, supporting prevention education and recovery, Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event.

6 p.m.: The Birth Circle Monthly Meeting, The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.


Thursday, Sept. 3

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.

6:30 p.m.: Athens Area Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, 73 Central Ave., Athens.

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


Friday, Sept. 4

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


Saturday, Sept. 5

9:30 a.m.: Pet Loss Support Group, Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event. 

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, Sept. 6

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.