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Winter Mileage Challenge Update!We’ve reached 1,090.58 miles on the Appalachian Trail and are now just ~8 miles from Pin...
01/13/2026

Winter Mileage Challenge Update!

We’ve reached 1,090.58 miles on the Appalachian Trail and are now just ~8 miles from Pine Grove Furnace State Park — the official halfway point of the AT!

This iconic spot is home to the famous AT Half-Gallon Challenge, where hikers celebrate by attempting to eat a half-gallon of ice cream. It also marks our entry into “Rocksylvania,” Pennsylvania’s famously rocky stretch of trail — gentle elevation, tough footing!

There’s still time to join the challenge and start logging your miles, so jump in and help us push past the halfway point together!

Every step counts!

Register at the Community Center or online: https://forms.gle/9dCYghzh6Lhcuhp86

Log your miles in person at the Winter Mileage Challenge progress board at the Athens Community Center or online at this link: https://forms.gle/vM6gBwA7ZzS4YXtu5

Looking for a fun way to stay active this winter? Join us for the 2025 Winter Mileage Challenge! Last year, participants logged over 2,808 miles — and this year we’re aiming to go even farther.

Our goal: Travel the Appalachian Trail from end to end… and back again — a total of 4,396 intentional miles together!

Walk, run, bike, roll — however you move, every intentional human-powered mile counts.
Track your miles December 1 – January 31 and jump in anytime!

Prize drawings will happen throughout the challenge!
Register here: https://forms.gle/8W9rTz8ukpzfMkP59
Log Miles here: https://forms.gle/dkasht7A99zWVSxNA

Let’s stay active, have fun, and see how far we can go together this winter!

01/12/2026
Kick into action for 2026! Enroll in Karate today: elevate your self-defense, make friends in the dojo, and unlock your ...
01/06/2026

Kick into action for 2026! Enroll in Karate today: elevate your self-defense, make friends in the dojo, and unlock your inner strength.
Register at the Athens Community Center OR online at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog

🌸 Spring Break Camp 2026 is almost here! 🌸Looking for a fun, active, and engaging way for your kids to spend Spring Brea...
01/05/2026

🌸 Spring Break Camp 2026 is almost here! 🌸

Looking for a fun, active, and engaging way for your kids to spend Spring Break? Join us at the Athens Community Center for a full week of Spring Break Camp fun!

🗓 March 9–13
⏰ 7:30 am–5:30 pm
👧🧒 Grades K–6
(Pre-K accepted if currently attending full-day Pre-K)
💲 $200 for the week
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling discount applies

Campers will enjoy:
✔️ Outdoor play
✔️ Arts & crafts
✔️ STEM activities
✔️ Team sports & games
✔️ Special guests

📣 General Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 at the front desk of the Athens Community Center.
Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be created once camp is full.

Questions? Email kthompson@ci.athens.oh.us

☀️ Let’s make this Spring Break one to remember!

Come join us at the Community Center for our first Monday Morning Mingle! Happening now through 11am! Shout out to Court...
01/05/2026

Come join us at the Community Center for our first Monday Morning Mingle! Happening now through 11am! Shout out to Court Street Coffee for providing the coffee this morning! Court Street Coffee

Don't forget to sign up for our Youth Basketball programs!Our non-competitive leagues are for 3rd/4th grade (plays on We...
01/05/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our Youth Basketball programs!

Our non-competitive leagues are for 3rd/4th grade (plays on Wednesdays and some Saturday mornings) and 5th/6th grade (plays on Mondays and some Saturday mornings)

You can register in person at the Athens Community Center or over the phone at 740-592-3325 or online at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog

Last day to register is Monday, January 5th...Don't miss out!

We hope to see you tomorrow morning!!  Join your APR leadership team for complimentary coffee and snacks the first Monda...
01/05/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow morning!! Join your APR leadership team for complimentary coffee and snacks the first Monday of every month beginning in January! The first Monday is January 5th, 2026 from 9:30am - 11:00am!☕🍩

Join your APR leadership team for complimentary coffee and snacks the first Monday of every month beginning in January! ...
01/02/2026

Join your APR leadership team for complimentary coffee and snacks the first Monday of every month beginning in January! The first Monday is January 5th, 2026 from 9:30am - 11:00am!☕🍩

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Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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