Good morning, Athens.

HAPCAP is offering help to Athens County residents to pay heating bills as winter approaches so they can stay warm.

The program will assist eligible residents before the cold sets in.

After graduating from Ohio University in 2013 with a degree in early childhood education, Megan Albers took a grand adventure to Camp Laurel in Maine where she learned to work with kids and became the program director—she now plans to run her own camp someday.

Ohio University will celebrate Homecoming Week from Oct.

13 to Oct. 18 with events including a parade in uptown Athens (main street route) and a football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium. Parade registration ends on Oct. 9 (11:59 p.m.) and all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to join the festivities.

Alumni, students and community partners raised nearly $40,000 during the Thomas Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Event on September 18-19 to support scholarships for Ohio University's J.

Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies—this fundraiser featured a pre-event at Great American Ball Park and a golf outing at Athens Country Club that added to the legacy of Thomas Lonsbury.

July brought nearly 9 inches of rain to Athens, and an Ohio University expert said that past weather patterns no longer predict future flood risks—communities on floodplains and with limited resources are more at risk.

The expert recommended building social connections and using green storm management to better handle heavy rains—local planners may soon adopt these more resilient strategies.

Ohio Field Hockey hosted Ball State for their Pink Out game on Friday, October 10 and won 1—0 after Tiana Nhamoinesu scored her first goal while both teams played strong defense.

The Bobcats will face Kent State on the road on October 17.

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.

Deep Listening Gong Journey

7-8:30 p.m. — Trauma Sensitive Yoga Project, LLC — $28 presale, $35 day of show — Experience an immersive gong meditation to foster stillness and connection.