Athens Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

Athens GA

25 October, 2021

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ATHENS, GA — Looking for things to do this week? Check out what's new on your Athens Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Athens: Gourd Painting - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Monday, October 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Monday, October 25 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMStop by to paint on of our seasonal (fake) pumpkins and other gourds. Make it sparkly or scary, whatever you choose!Open to teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required, but face ma... Learn More Lavonia Carnegie Book Club - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Monday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Monday, October 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin us as we discuss October's book "Under Magnolia" by Frances Mayes. Also, we will be discussing books to read for the upcoming year, and so bring as many suggestions as you'd like! This ... Learn More Anime Club - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Monday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Monday, October 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMMeet with other fans of anime and manga to discover books, shows, movies, snacks, art, and Japanese culture. Join us as we play games, eat snacks, and and watch anime! This event was origina... Learn More Last Monday Book Group -- The Sympathizer Online When: Monday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Monday, October 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us as we discuss The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. You can find it in our catalog here. Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, The Sympathizer "follows a Viet Cong agen... Learn More Featured Event: Emory 21st Brain Health Forum When: Tuesday, October 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Join us for the Emory 21st Brain Health Forum via Zoom on October 26th at 1:00 pm EST.  We will begin with an exercise demonstration.  Hear from neurologists, researchers and caregiving experts about Aging, Alzheimer's and Early Detection. John Lewis - exercise demoMonica Park... Learn More Featured Event: Emory 21st Brain Health Forum (Emory) Featured Event: Christianity Explored When: Tuesday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Faith Presbyterian Church What: Christianity ExploredTuesday Nights from 6PM-7:30PM on October 26 - November 23. **Dinner and childcare provided but please RSVP (if you are able) so we can plan accordingly.** Impressions of Christianity and portrayals of the faith today cover a wide range, from Joel Olsteen ... Learn More Featured Event: Christianity Explored (Elise North) One Spooky Week! Spook Alley and Slightly Scary Movies When: Tuesday, October 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMTake a slightly creepy walk through our inflatable spook alley! Then, head to the Appleton Auditorium for some Weston Woods videos of classic Halloween picture books! For children of al... Learn More iPad/iPhone Basics - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMMeet the iPad. Learn about touch screen gestures, connecting to wifi, downloading apps, changing settings, and more.The classroom will be set up for social distancing and all attendee... Learn More Virtual Infant Storytime! Online - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMVirtual program! Available on the Children's Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/athenschildrens/Join us on Facebook for a virtual infant storytime!Join Meeting: https:... Learn More Southern States Migration Patterns Online When: Tuesday, October 26th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMMigration studies can help you with genealogical and historical research. Come learn why did people migrated from one location to another. What routes they followed and how identifying ... Learn More Make Your Own Mask - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe'll have everything you need to make a glamorous masquerade mask or a spooky Halloween mask - whatever you prefer! Open to teens in grades 6-12. No registration needed; face masks req... Learn More Dungeons and Dragons - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMTeens, join us for our Dungeons & Dragons club! Come fight monsters, solve puzzles, and debate with dragons in the fantasy role-playing game. Teens in grades 6-12 only and all skill... Learn More Pancakes & Policy with Pat Wilson, GA Department of Economic Development When: Wednesday, October 27th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, October 27 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMJoin us for our next 'Pancakes & Policy' as we hear from Pat Wilson, Commissioner of Georgia Economic Development    This event was originally posted on a public calenda... Learn More One Spooky Week! Trick-or-Treat at the Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMTrick-or-treat around the Library for non-food prizes! For children of all ages.Pick up a Trick-or-Treat Craft Bag all week long, while supplies last! This event was originally posted... Learn More OUTDOOR Musical Storytime AT MEMORIAL PARK: RATTLEBONE ROCK! When: Wednesday, October 27th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMNOTE: THIS EVENT IS OUTSIDE AT MEMORIAL PARK! Meet us near the top of the hill in the park, above the large pavilion. Bring a blanket and snacks, and join us for a lively time of yo... Learn More Classic Center Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ribbon Cutting When: Wednesday, October 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, October 27 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Join us at The Classic Center for a ribbon cutting event for our new electric vehicle stations on October 27! Drop in any time between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Local electric car dea... Learn More Cemeterrariums - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMJoin us in making festive, haunted terrariums! We'll have tons of spooky supplies you can to make your terrarium creepy, cute, or beautifully mysterious.Open to teens in grades 6-12. ... Learn More Young Adult Game Night - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for a night of Board games, Card games, and Nintendo Switch games! This event is free and aimed for teens in 6th-12th grade. If you have a favorite game you'd like to bring, f... Learn More Zombie Prom - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM*cue Thriller by Michael Jackson* Join us for our Halloween Party in the form of a Zombie Prom. Come dressed in your best zombie costume or favorite character turned into a zombie for... Learn More Overbooked book club - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMOverbooked will meet at Hendershot's on 237 Prince Ave.Our October book pick is The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. You can also find ebook and eaudio formats of the book i... Learn More One Spooky Week! Visit the Haunted Gallery & Make a Monster Mask When: Thursday, October 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMCheck out the spooky art in our Children's Area Haunted Gallery and make a monster mask of your own! For children of all ages.Pick up a Trick-or-Treat Craft Bag all week long, while su... Learn More FrankenToys - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMDr. Frankenstein has left a lot of toy parts at the library, and now we have to put them back together. Join us and make your own, whether it be adorable or super creepy (think Sid fro... Learn More Business After Hours - Halloween Party! When: Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Courtyard Athens Downtown for a Halloween Business After Hours Bash. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Courtyard Athens will provide... Learn More Fiscal Responsibility Committee Meeting When: Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Clarke County What: Event listing from Clarke County: Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMCommittee Meetings are open to the public The Fiscal Responsibility Committee typically holds its regular monthly meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. Heritage Conference RoomH.T. Edwards Sr. B... Learn More Basic Word - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMWhether you just need a refresher or have never seen a computer in your life, allow us to teach you the basics of computers and their programs! This week, we'll be teaching the basics ... Learn More Virtual Anime Club Online - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PMTweens & teens can join virtually to watch an episode of an anime and discuss your favorite Japanese shows and manga. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and dist... Learn More Book Club at Pittard Park. - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe selection for July 2021 is Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details wit... Learn More Hallow-Teen - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Thursday, October 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTeens, join us for spooky games and creepy-crawly snacks at Hallow-teen! These won't be any ordinary games or snacks, so make sure to join us for a frighteningly good time. Show up in ... Learn More Films in the Flower Garden - Beetlejuice - When: Thursday, October 28th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia What: Event listing from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia: Thursday, October 28 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PMFree, but pre-registration is required  Register online    Bring your own blanket and join us for a family-friendly outdoor film screening and get into the Halloween spirit w... Learn More One Spooky Week! Spooky Animal Craft Fair When: Friday, October 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Friday, October 29 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PMCome to the Children's Area to make cool crafts inspired by our favorite creepy creatures, like spiders and bats! For children of all ages. Pick up a Trick-or-Treat Craft Bag all week l... Learn More Teen Trick or Treat Wheel - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Friday, October 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Friday, October 29 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe've got the prize wheel back out all day for Trick or Treating! Some wheel slots will win you a special treat, and some will give you a gross/silly/goofy "trick" you have to complete i... Learn More Trick or Treat! - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Saturday, October 30th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMCome to the Bogart Library and trick or treat all day long! And, make sure to join the City of Bogart's Trunk or Treat in downtown Bogart from 11am till 2pm! This event was originally... Learn More Outdoor Halloween Storytime - Athens-Clarke County Library When: Saturday, October 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Athens-Clarke County Library What: Event listing from Athens-Clarke County Library: Saturday, October 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMGrab a blanket and join us on the back lawn for Halloween themed stories, songs, and fingerplays to encourage a love of reading in little ones from birth to age 5. Space is limited;... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Athens Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.