Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026

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Monday, May 18

6:30 p.m.: Grazing Council Athens County. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains.


Tuesday, May 19

10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, open to adults interested in sharing their poetry work. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.

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

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


Wednesday, May 20

9 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, Accessible; all levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, chairs are provided. Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.

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

5:30 p.m.: The Stitching Hour Fiber Arts Club. Arts West, 132 W. State St., Athens.


Thursday, May 21

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

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

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


Friday, May 22

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


Sunday, May 24

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