Good morning, Athens.

Athens Birth Circle supports local parents by offering workshops on newborn care and self-care.

It will host the monthly event One World, Many Stories Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Richland Avenue Park (with cuisine from Mauvette’s Caribbean Cuisine) to connect families in the community.

Ohio University faculty and staff are invited to join a 30-minute virtual discussion about creating community in online courses at the Online @ OHIO Innovators Huddle on Friday, April 17 (led by Dr. Amy Taylor-Bianco and Kathy Wilson) where they can share ideas and questions.

Ohio University will host three commencement ceremonies at the Convocation Center starting May 1 (with a graduate event at 9:30 a.m.) and two undergraduate ceremonies on May 2, where alumnus Larry Connor will serve as keynote and receive an honorary doctorate.

Ohio University students and a professor presented research on how artificial intelligence affects classroom writing at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English conference held in Newark on March 6-7.

The project involved classroom lessons where students explored both benefits and challenges of AI.

Athens City Affordable Housing Commission is calling on thousands of renters to share their rental experiences to help improve housing conditions.

The commission will use the feedback to shape future policies.

The Nelsonville Water Department issued a boil water advisory for Buchtel from Marrietta Road to the Buchtel limit (including SR 685, Duncan Drive, and North and South Oakley Drive) after a water line break and the order lasts until noon on Monday, Apr.

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Ohio's softball team will travel to Ball State Softball Stadium in Muncie, Indiana for a triple header against the Cardinals, with games beginning Friday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and the series continuing today at 1 p.m. as they aim to boost their MAC standings.

Strong Towns Athens Monthly Gathering

5-6 p.m. — Big Run Kava Bar — Free entry — Collaborate on community-building ideas to enhance life in Athens, Ohio.

Aly & AJ Places to Run Tour

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Catch Aly & AJ as they showcase their evolution from pop sensations to indie darlings.

An Evening with Rainn Wilson

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $45.00 — Experience a night of conversation and laughter with the beloved Dwight from 'The Office'.

The Crane Wives Concert

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience high-energy indie folk with emotional resonance from The Crane Wives and special guest Morgan Hanner.

Lucius Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience the enchanting harmonies of Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius as they perform songs from their acclaimed albums.

Race For A Reason (3 km)

5:30 p.m. — Ohio University — Check website for entry fees — Participate in the 14th Annual race to support a meaningful cause in the community.