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Friday, November 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Athens city leaders are debating a proposal to replace brick crosswalks with concrete to improve accessibility, balancing concerns over historic preservation and business disruptions.  WOUB Public Media

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Ohio University Football Team aims to secure a spot in the MAC Championship by defeating the Ball State Cardinals in their final regular season game.  WOUB Public Media

EVENTS

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  • Santa Christmas Train Rides at Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

    Experience a beloved family tradition with festive train rides featuring Santa, Christmas music, and treats for children in the scenic Hocking River Valley.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Ohio University Basketball Halftime Show Featuring Performance Dogs

    The halftime show at Ohio University's basketball game will showcase talented frisbee, stunt, disc, and trick dogs from Performance Dogs of Ohio.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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  • Weekly Buddhist Meditation at Serenity Roots

    Experience tranquil meditation sessions led by the Athens KTC Buddhist Center every Sunday morning at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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  • A Christmas Carol in Athens

    Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks on a transformative journey through his past, present, and future during this theatrical adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • Holiday Craft Workshop

    This event at the Nelsonville Public Library offers adults a chance to create festive crafts such as book page snowmen and seasonal dioramas.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Columbus Symphony's Holiday Pops Concert

    The Columbus Symphony will perform classic carols and seasonal favorites at the historic Stuart’s Opera House.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • Sunday Buddhist Meditation Session

    The Athens KTC Buddhist Center gathers each Sunday morning for meditation in a large yoga studio at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, welcoming attendees of all experience levels.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Crocheted Granny Square Ornament Workshop

    Learn the basics of crocheting by creating a Granny Square ornament with all supplies provided.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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  • Buddhist Meditation Session at Athens KTC

    Each Sunday, the Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a meditation session open to all, offering instruction and a welcoming environment for participants regardless of experience level.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • Weekly Buddhist Meditation Session

    The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session open to all, emphasizing instruction for beginners and a rotating schedule of meditative practices.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.

~ Carl Jung

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