Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
For the 10th year, the Athens Area Stand Down event provided clothing, healthcare, career services and more to 75 to 100 veterans with over 20 agencies assisting—helping at-risk individuals receive essential support.
It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each October—reserving the first two hours for veterans.
💼 Business
Raising Cane’s held its grand opening ceremony Tuesday morning at its new uptown location on 63 S.
Court St. in Athens — the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce confirmed the move.
Raising Cane’s held a grand opening Tuesday morning at 63 S.
Court St. in uptown Athens— the ceremony featured live performances as reported by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.
🎭 Culture
The Athena Cinema will show Bellini’s 'La Sonnambula' as part of The Met: Live in HD at 12:55 p.m. on Oct.
18. The annual series was revived by local opera supporters — local faculty and enthusiasts — and tickets are $20 for adults — $18 for seniors, $8 for children, and free for Ohio students with valid ID — on a first come, first served basis.
🎓 Education
The Mid-Ohio Valley Blues, Jazz, and Folk Music Society has started its Blues in the Schools program where Doug MacLeod—a Blues Music Award winner—teaches middle school students in Ohio and West Virginia, including at schools in Athens and Jackson counties, this week.
The program links blues music to American history and gives many rural students their first chance to see live professional music.
Dave and Cathy Levy donated to support the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Capital Project when the college renamed the ceramics building—Levy Ceramics Studio—to honor their family legacy in arts.
The grand opening on October 3 celebrated the change and marked a key moment in the project.
🏛️ Government
Athens County plans to install a new sewer in New Marshfield to fix hundreds of leaky septic tanks—officials have put the project out to bid to improve local public health.
The project will address long-standing issues with septic systems in the area.
🎉 Athens Events
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Ohio University Student Networking Night
5-7 p.m. — Jackie O's Brewpub — Free entry — Savor great food and drinks while networking with Health Administration students at Ohio University.
The Tape Cassettes with Secret Tunnel, Histronic & Faucetmouth
8-11 p.m. — The Union — Check for ticket availability — Kame House brings the rust belt's finest to Athens, Ohio.
Sunday Meditation Session
2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience tranquility and mindfulness through guided meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
Intro to Knitting Class
5-7 p.m. — Community Makerspace — All supplies provided — Learn the essentials of knitting from community teachers in this welcoming class.
Megan Bee Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Eclipse Company Store — Ticket prices vary — Experience the evocative folk-Americana music of singer-songwriter Megan Bee reflecting her love for the land and wanderlust.
MAC-SBC Challenge: Arkansas State at Ohio Bobcats Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets starting at $37 — Catch the thrilling matchup between Arkansas State Red Wolves and Ohio Bobcats in this NCAA basketball showdown.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Football Game
7-8:30 p.m. — Baker University Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed! — Catch the Ohio Bobcats take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a thrilling college football match.
5k Glow Run/Walk
6-8 p.m. — TailGreat Park — Free entry — Light up the night with a fun 5k run/walk supporting survivors in neon gear.
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