Good morning, Athens.

Community of Good Works will assist low-income seniors in Athens County by providing free volunteer labor for home repairs and maintenance during summer and fall 2026 (homeowners must supply materials).

The initiative supports seniors who are widows, widowers, or disabled.

Today, a Memorial Mass honoring Father Mark Moore is held at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Marietta at 11:00 a.m. A livestream of the Funeral Mass Friday at St. Paul Church in Athens + a community walk to Mt. Calvary Cemetery let locals join in remembrance.

The Athens Farmers Market will host the 2026 Midsummer Celebration on Sunday, June, 21 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Center grounds to raise funds for a new pavilion, featuring live music, local food, and activities.

Admission is a $10 donation with free entry for kids 12 and under.

Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation is asking local musicians to join its 2026 Summer Concert Series.

The family-friendly concerts will be held behind the community center on the fourth Friday of each summer month at 6-8 p.m. on June 26, July 24, August 28, and September 25.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, partnering with the Longaberger Family Foundation, awarded a grant to Nelsonville-York City School District in Athens County to support its high school mock trial program.

The grant is one of 17 to boost K-12 civics education across the region.

Local students in grades 5 to 12 can join a free arts summer day camp open to local school districts.

The camp runs July 6 to 24 Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and offers photography, music, fashion and video classes with meals for Nelsonville and Buchtel.

The Breakerspace Rage Room

11:00-11:15 a.m. — West End Storage — Cost varies — Unleash your stress in Athens' first rage room with smashing fun.

Athena Supper Club - Restaurant Salaam

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Restaurant Salaam | Mediterranean — Limited seating — A dinner club for women to enjoy delicious food and support local dining.

2026 Ohio Soccer Summer Youth Camp

9 AM-12 PM — Peden Stadium — Varies by registration — Enhance soccer skills and build confidence through tailored training for ages 6-13.

Little Bobcats Volleyball Camp

12-3 p.m. — Convocation Center — Registration required — Enhance your volleyball skills with passing, attacking, serving, and setting while interacting with OU players.