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in Athens
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four kittens were adopted at the Find Your Purrfect Match Adoption Event held Saturday at Big Run Kava Bar on N. Court St. Feral Ladies Cat Rescue (Hocking County group) organized the event to help cats find new homes. The Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company performed its parody play 'Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic' at Arts West on November 8th to 9th, and the 13-member cast kept the audience laughing with clear, lively characters. The group will continue its season with Zoe Senese-Grossberg’s play 'Boy My Greatness' at Arts West on November 15th — tickets cost $5 cash. The Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University musical theater seniors performed nine songs from musicals such as A Chorus Line and Wicked on Thursday at the Kennedy Museum of Art during the Spark of Creation event—showcasing their talent in a unique museum setting. They are now preparing showcase materials that will travel to different cities for work opportunities after graduation. The Post
- ➤ The AEP Ohio Foundation renewed its support for STEM education with a $50,000 award to Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. The funds will be used in 2026 for research, field trips and STEM activities — a continuation of a program that has already helped over 3,700 children in southeast Ohio. Ohio University
- ➤ Cale Burke, a 2021 MPA graduate from Ohio University’s Voinovich School, used his military discipline and hard work to found a recovery group during COVID-19 that set up safe, sober spaces at local festivals—he now works as a senior project manager while finishing a Ph.D. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University kicked off Veterans Week yesterday with a 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy at Baker Center. The Athens Messenger
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Asian Lady Beetles have invaded many buildings and dorms in Athens as the cold weather sets in—residents report light bites and smelly secretions from the bugs originally brought in to control aphids. Pest control experts say vacuuming them is the best way to manage the infestation until warmer weather returns. The Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Women’s Basketball lost 92-74 to Columbia in their home opener at The Convo on November 9. The Bobcats started strong but fell behind later—coach Bob Boldon said they will learn from this loss— and they will face Morehead State on Thursday at 11 a.m. WOUB Public Media
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Weekly Meditation Gathering
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free — Relax and find your inner peace through guided meditation every Sunday.
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UMass Minutemen vs. Ohio Bobcats Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Peden Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience college football action as the UMass Minutemen take on the Ohio Bobcats live.
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Euchre Club
5:45-9:30 p.m. — Hole in the Ville — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of euchre with light refreshments and BYOB.
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Weekly Meditation Session
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience a peaceful Sunday morning meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
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Reindeer Run 5k
9 AM – 12 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5k with costumes, hot chocolate, and Santa.
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December Elite Prospect Camp
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Walter Fieldhouse — Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. — Develop your softball skills with instruction and live gameplay.
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Kenny G Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Kenny G in a local setting.
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