Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 13, 2026

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Monday, July 13

9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.

5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains.

6 p.m.: We Don’t Care Club, focused on menopause, exploring current laws, court cases, workplace rights. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens.


Tuesday, July 14

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.

6 p.m.: Craft Night, bring a project, open to all skill levels. Tend Space Art Center, 48 Converse St., Chauncey.

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: Knights of Columbus, 75 Stewart St., Athens

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

8 p.m.: The Mingler! Tuesday Social Night, $10. The Star Chamber Arcade, 74 N. Court St., suite 1, Athens.


Wednesday, July 15

11 a.m.: Athens HOPE (Helping Overcome substance use disorders through Prevention and Education), Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event.

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.

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

4 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour, all fluency levels welcome. Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens

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


Thursday, July 16

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

5 p.m.: Connecting Athens Professionals Happy Hour, in conjunction with Ohio Brew Week. Casa Nueva & Cantina, 6 W. State St., Athens

6 p.m.: National Alliance on Mental Health Family Support Group, 17 Blue Line Drive., Athens.


Friday, July 17

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 SOCIL, bike path near Echoing Connections, Columbus Road, Athens.

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


Saturday, June 18

9 a.m.: Prepared Parents Workshop, registration through link. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, suite 103, Athens

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, June 19

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

Noon: Meditation. Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center, 8950 Lavelle Road, Athens.