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Thrift Store Paint Over Class at Arts West (ages 14+)

We provide the art supplies, you provide the creativity! Breathe some new life into thrifted paintings. We will have paint, markers, oil pastels, charcoal, thread, cloth and more.

There will be a selection of thrifted paintings to choose from upon arrival....

The Athens Arts, Parks, and Recreation Department is Hiring! Apply Now!

The Athens Arts, Parks, and Recreation Department is hiring for the following positions: Full time Program Specialist Childcare Programming & Education; Part time Building Supervisor; Part time Fitness Supervisor.

For more information on these jobs and...

Coaches, Officials, and Score Keepers Needed for Youth Basketball Season (January 15-March 2)

We are in need of coaches, officials, and score keepers for the 2024 youth basketball season which will run from mid-January through March 2nd. 

Instructional (grades K-2nd) and Start Smart (ages 3-5) basketball coaches will be paid positions. Gra...

Winter Intercession Fitness & Specialty Classes Starting Soon! Register Now!

Registration is currently open for winter intercession fitness classes! Class offerings include bootcamp, yoga, adult ballet/jazz combo class, and Silver Sneakers boom and circuit classes. These are short 3-4 week classes that will take place in December....

Sports Sampler Program for Children in Grades 3rd-4th; $10/child

Sports Sampler

Registration starts on Monday, November 27th! 

Space is VERY LIMITED....15 participants maximum.

For children in 3rd & 4th grade. 

Cost: $10/child

Program takes place at the Athens Community Center on Fridays from 6-7pm and...

Athens Community Center Art Gallery: Collaborative Photography Exhibit On Display November-February

Currently on display at the Athens Community Center Gallery is a collaborative photography exhibit between Rural Action, Community Food Initiatives, and ACEnet and is funded through a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant. 

The images f...

Cookie Decorating Class for Kids (ages 7-15) at Arts West - $30/person

Description: Come and join Courtney of Courtney’s Cutouts as she teachers you how to decorate your own cookies.

Registration open through December 1.

When: Saturday, December 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm

Where: Arts West Lower Gallery&...

Cookie Decorating Class for Adults (Ages 16+) at Arts West - $45/person

Come and join Courtney of Courtney's Cutouts as she teaches you how to decorate your own cookies.