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How to Effectively Use Nature Field Guides

At Athens, May 17, 2012 at 6:30PM

Field guides are windows into the natural world that aim to help us identify the plants and animals around us. But do you sometimes feel like you need an instruction manual for the field guide? This program is designed to help you better understand what to expect from these valuable resources and how to get the most out of them. Some of the topics covered will include:

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The Linda Lukasik Piano Studio: The Last Recital

At Athens, May 19, 2012 at 10:00AM

The students in Linda Lukasik's piano studio will perform a final recital for their teacher on the last day before Linda's retirement. After 25 years, Linda is retiring with her husband to their farm in Meigs County to quilt, garden, write music and raise chickens!

The students have picked their favorite pieces to share, and these pieces range from classical to jazz.

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The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited

At Athens, May 22, 2012 at 10:00AM

Every Other Tuesday, 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM

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Spanish Conversation Hour

At Athens, May 22, 2012 at 3:30PM

Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30

All are welcome!

Yoga For People 50 and Up

At Athens, May 23, 2012 at 2:00PM

Move... Relax... Gain flexibility... Breathe... Stretch... Gain strength

Instructor Linda Cochran teaches simple yoga poses.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

Caregiver Series: How to Talk to Doctors, with Penny Shelton, MD

At Athens, May 24, 2012 at 3:30PM

Penny Shelton, MD, will discuss "How to Talk to Doctors".

Refreshments are provided by Hickory Creek Nursing Center.

The program runs from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.

Ratha-Con Athens Comic Book Festival Panel Discussion

At Athens, May 26, 2012 at 10:00AM

This discussion on the nature of comics, their past, present and future, will be held in the Big Meeting Room of Athens Public Library. Our panelists will be talented comic book illustrators/writers: Sandy Plunkett, Steve Richter, and Chris Monday.

This is part of a three-day multi-venue festival organized by Kelly Lawrence, Events Coordinator of Arts West.

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Spanish Conversation Hour

At Athens, May 29, 2012 at 3:30PM

Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30

All are welcome!

Yoga For People 50 and Up

At Athens, May 30, 2012 at 2:00PM

Move... Relax... Gain flexibility... Breathe... Stretch... Gain strength

Instructor Linda Cochran teaches simple yoga poses.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

Caregiver Series: Preventing Boredom, with Deena Webster, Activity Director

At Athens, May 31, 2012 at 3:30PM

Deena Webster, Activity Director at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center, will discuss "Preventing Boredom: Activities to Keep You Going".

Refreshments are provided by The Lindley Inn.

The program runs from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.

National Atlatl Competition Day

At Athens, June 2, 2012 at 10:00AM

Competitors meet on the library green by the parking lot. Atlatl master, Ray Strischek, will officiate.

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The Athens Poetry Group All Local Poets Invited

At Athens, June 5, 2012 at 10:00AM

Every Other Tuesday, 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM

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Spanish Conversation Hour

At Athens, June 5, 2012 at 3:30PM

Every Tuesday from 3:30 til 4:30

All are welcome!

Yoga For People 50 and Up

At Athens, June 6, 2012 at 2:00PM

Move... Relax... Gain flexibility... Breathe... Stretch... Gain strength

Instructor Linda Cochran teaches simple yoga poses.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

Fair Housing in Our Region

At Athens, June 7, 2012 at 6:30PM

Wendy Wycinski is with the Fair Housing Consortium, a Division of the Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Agency, one of whose general objectives is safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income residents. Ms Wycinski will be giving a talk on the legal rights and responsibilities of both landlords and their tenants, and how to determine whether or not any form of discriminatio

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