Become an Arts West Member or Renew Your Membership

Whether you're renewing, becoming a member for the 1st time, or just want to support your local community arts center, now is a great time for it. With perks like free entry to the Cat's PJs Clothing Exchange, the ability to borrow instruments from our Mu...

Essentially Athens Ohio Book Launch at Arts West

Join the writers, and fine artists for an evening of merriment, readings, discussions, and book signing. Over one hundred poets, essayists, storytellers, songwriters and fine artists have come together in this very special collection celebrating all that ...

Start Smart Youth Basketball Registration Open Now through Jan. 5th. For ages 3-5 years.

For ages 3-5 years. Start Smart Basketball prepares children and their parents for organized basketball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching,...

Holiday Closures for Childwatch and Wee Wigglers Programs @ Community Center

Wee Wigglers will be cancelled on the following dates: Friday, Nov. 29th, and Friday, Dec. 27th

Child Watch will be cancelled on the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 27th, Thursday, Nov. 28th, Friday, Nov. 29th, Tuesday, Dec. 24th, Wednesday, Dec. 25th, Th...

1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Basketball League

This league runs from January 15th through February 12th. Games are played on Wednesdays at either 5:30pm or 6:30pm. The registration fee is $35 per child. This program focuses on the development of skill in basketball at a pace the kids can follow easily...

Youth Basketball Registration Begins November 25th through January 5th

You may register online by clicking here or in person at the front desk of the Athens Community Center. 

For questions, please call the Athens Community Center @ 740-592-3325 or email Erin Helms @ ehelms@ci.athens.oh.us

Friday, Dec. 14: For the Love of Athens 2020 Submission Deadline

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Afternoon Arts Classes for Kids - Unit Two Registration Still Open

Fall 2019 programming offered in two 8 week sessions, Aug 26 - Dec 19. Students in grades K-5 will experience arts instruction in a variety of disciplines. Links below for Oct 28-Dec 19 registration, class descriptions and instructor bios:Mondays...

Greenbrier Drive - Gas Main Line Replacement

The City of Athens announces that Columbia Gas will begin replacement of the gas main on Greenbrier Drive on Monday December 2, 2019.  Work is anticipated to be completed within two to three weeks.  One lane of traffic will be maintained...

Become an Arts West Member or Renew Your Membership

Whether you're renewing, becoming a member for the 1st time, or just want to support your local community arts center, now is a great time for it. With perks like free entry to the Cat's PJs Clothing Exchange, the ability to borrow instruments from our Mu...

Essentially Athens Ohio Book Launch at Arts West

Join the writers, and fine artists for an evening of merriment, readings, discussions, and book signing. Over one hundred poets, essayists, storytellers, songwriters and fine artists have come together in this very special collection celebrating all that ...

Start Smart Youth Basketball Registration Open Now through Jan. 5th. For ages 3-5 years.

For ages 3-5 years. Start Smart Basketball prepares children and their parents for organized basketball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching,...

Athens County Crimes of the Month