Good morning, Athens.

Community members in Dover Township have joined with area veterans to restore Millfield Community Park at 111 Willis Drive using donations and volunteer work.

A sock hop will be held today at 12 Pine St., The Plains from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.—all proceeds will help fund further park improvements for local children.

Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart Simpson on The Simpsons, said she gained the confidence for her career when she volunteered on WOUB's radio comedy program as a student at Ohio University—she returned to campus on April 15 to perform with Animaniacs: In Concert and reflect on her early days.

Voice actor Nancy Cartwright said her experience volunteering on WOUB (the comedy program Fox Paw) at Ohio University built her confidence for voicing Bart Simpson as her show was picked up for four more seasons.

She performed in Athens on April 15 at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium (a campus venue) and revisited favorite spots that shaped her early career.

Ohio University broke ground on the new Violet L.

Patton Center for Arts Education on April 21 at McCracken Field behind Patton Hall—this facility is made possible by a $50 million gift from the late Patton and will offer a 350-seat theater, rehearsal halls and an art gallery for both students and the local community.

The Ohio Department of Transportation will widen the two-lane segments of U.S. Route 33 in Athens County—aiming to ease growing truck traffic, with work set to begin soon.

Sunday Morning Meditation Session

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — No experience needed — Join the Athens KTC Buddhist Center for a calming meditation practice with options for instruction and discussion.

Joseph and His Ghost Live

7 PM – 1 AM — The Side Bar — $5 — Experience the eclectic sounds of indie rock from Joseph & His Ghost hailing from central and southeast Ohio.

3rd Annual Starbrick Music Festival

3 PM to 11 PM — Hocking College — Ticket prices starting at $12.51 — Enjoy a nostalgic mix of Country and Classic rock music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

UpCycle Fest 2025

12-5 p.m. — Community Makerspace — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and sustainability through art, fashion, and hands-on activities at this vibrant community festival.

2025 Junior Bobcat Basketball Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Charles J. Ping Recreation Center — Registration required — Enhance basketball skills with expert coaching and fun activities over three days.