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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over 300 participants braved freezing conditions at the seventh annual Polar Plunge at Lake Snowden, raising funds for new equipment to aid students with disabilities at Athens’ Beacon School.  WOUB Public Media
  • Upcoming public meetings in Athens from Feb 3–10, 2025, cover a range of local governance issues, all held in-person with some available via livestream.  Athens County Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • Bob Stewart, a singer-songwriter and Professor Emeritus, plans to release four albums and one EP in 2025.  WOUB Public Media

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 8, mandating schools in the state to inform parents about curriculum involving 'sexual' content and students' sexual orientation, alongside provisions for religious release time and a focus on parental notification regarding student health and well-being changes.  The Post
  • Ohio University's Board of Trustees discussed a $2.06 million project to install solar panel arrays on three campus facilities, aiming for cost-savings and moving towards a carbon-neutral goal by 2050.  The Post

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Athens City Council discusses rezoning 0 Pomeroy Rd. for high-density housing with community and Spire Development.  The Athens Messenger

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • B404 Fiber & Fashion: Create a Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop

    Participants will learn to create unique and stylish scarves through wet felting techniques over two sessions in this hands-on workshop for ages 16 and older.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session at Athens KTC

    Each Sunday, the Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a meditation session at the Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, inviting participants of all experience levels for meditation and potential dharma discussions.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session

    Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning, open to all experience levels, at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • The Peking Acrobats Performance in Athens

    The Peking Acrobats will showcase their impressive acrobatic skills at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • Mitchell Tenpenny Concert in Athens

    Mitchell Tenpenny will perform live at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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  • Weekly Community Meditation Session

    The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session every Sunday morning, welcoming all experience levels in a supportive environment.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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