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Friday, February 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local institutions, including Ohio University, adapt constructions and use innovative solutions to align with updated flood plain regulations due to FEMA's new flood maps in Athens County.  Athens County Independent
  • Godiva, a shy cat with a tough past and FIV, seeks a loving forever home after being rescued.  Athens County Independent

EDUCATION NEWS

  • OHIO's Center for Community Engagement opens applications for Summer 2025 Community-Based Internships, offering students experiential learning with nonprofit and public sector partners in southeast Ohio.  Ohio University
  • The 7th annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit, featuring artists like Julien Baker and DJ Premier, is set for March 25-27, 2025, offering diverse programming and networking opportunities for all levels of music industry interest.  Ohio University

HEALTH NEWS

  • Cardiologist Vipin Koshal emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices in heart health, debunking the myth that genetic predisposition makes prevention efforts futile.  Athens County Independent

EVENTS

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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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  • SEORA's Mardi Gras Annual Masquerade 2025

    This annual fundraising masquerade features a Mardi Gras theme, offering food, dancing, and photo opportunities at the Athens Community Center.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session

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

    Sun, 3/9/25

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  • Family Upcycled Card Making Night

    Children and families are invited to create upcycled Valentine's Day cards at the Community Makerspace.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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  • Laid Back Country Picker with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks

    Enjoy a night of live music featuring Laid Back Country Picker along with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks at The Union in Athens, Ohio.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session

    The Athens KTC Buddhist Center conducts weekly meditation sessions on Sunday mornings at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, welcoming individuals of all experience levels.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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