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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Below is our calendar of events, which includes our monthly meetings. If you use Google Calendar, you can add our calendar to your own! Simply click the 'add to Google calendar' button in the bottom left corner of the calendar below.
The WCA meets regularly on the last Wednesday of the month, from 6:30-8 pm, in the Sanctuary of the Central Avenue Church. Click here for directions.
While our meetings are 90 minutes long, you are welcome to stay as long as works with your schedule.
If you haven't been able to make our meetings, you can click here to read meeting minutes.
Upcoming WCA Events
Upcoming WCA Events
September 5-6 - WCA Yard Sale (10-3 pm each day) - sign up here or check out the map of participating homes
September 23 - WCA NRI Community Forum #2 (virtual, 6:30-8 pm) - sign up here
September 30 - WCA meeting (6:30-8 pm)
Past WCA Events
Past WCA Events
7/11/26 - NRI Community Forum #1
7/11/26 - NRI Community Forum #1
On July 11, WCA's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative held the first of many community forums. The NRI is a joint effort between the WCA and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio to improve the westside of Athens.
Want to learn more? Click here.
5/16/26 - Westside Porchfest
5/16/26 - Westside Porchfest
On May 16, the WCA helped to host the first annual Westside Porchfest!
The NRI steering committee and additional WCA volunteers helped to gather feedback on what Westsiders would like to see in our neighborhood in the next 5-7 years.
1/8/26 - West Side Food Distribution
1/8/26 - West Side Food Distribution
On January 8, the WCA hosted a food distribution event following a food drive. We were able to give out 35 Kroger paper bags full of self-stable groceries out to community members.
Special thanks to White’s Mill, ReStore, West End Ciderhouse, Miller’s Chicken, Phoenix Nest, and Central Avenue Church for assisting with our food drive!
10/24/25 - West Side Pumpkin Pick-up
10/24/25 - West Side Pumpkin Pick-up
On October 24, the WCA hosted a pumpkin pick-up. Thanks to White's Mill for supplying our pumpkins!
8/30-31/25 - West Side Neighborhood Yard Sale
8/30-31/25 - West Side Neighborhood Yard Sale
The WCA hosted the 2025 Neighborhood Yard Sale for August 30 - 31.
We also had a truck from Zero Waste on hand after the sale on Sunday to take away any unsold items folks wanted to get rid of.
7/23/25 - White's Mill History Talk
7/23/25 - White's Mill History Talk
Brian Koscho from Invisible Ground joined WCA members to share more about the incredible history of White's Mill and the Westside of Athens.
4/12/25 - Westside Spring Spruce Up
4/12/25 - Westside Spring Spruce Up
The WCA helped with efforts to tidy up our neighborhoods in April 2025. Afterward, we also hosted a casual evening meetup to celebrate the day's work at the West End Ciderhouse.
2/25/25 - Ward 1 City Council Candidate Meet & Greet
2/25/25 - Ward 1 City Council Candidate Meet & Greet
All 3 candidates for Ward 1's City Council seat joined WCA for a meet & greet at Arts West.
Non-WCA Events
Non-WCA Events
Regularly Occurring Events
Regularly Occurring Events
Below are some upcoming events being held by other entities that may be of interest;
One a month
Rainbow Connections LGBTQ+ Support Group (6:30-7:30 pm - check SEORA for dates)
Strong Towns Athens Monthly Gathering (5-6 pm - check Strong Towns for dates)
Athens County Bar Association's Free Legal Clinic (4-6 pm on the second Thursday of each month)
Tuesdays
TASC of Southeast Ohio's Peer-to-peer Recovery Meeting (12-1 pm)
Good Works Loads of Hope (4-7 pm)
Wednesdays
Digital Literacy Walk-in Hours at the Library (11-1 pm)
Harm Reduction Clinic (12:30-3 pm)
Thursdays
Toddler Discovery Time at Ohio Museum of Discovery (10-11:30 am)
Good Works Loads of Hope (4-7 pm)
Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery's Toddler Discovery Time (10-11:30 am)
Fridays
Good Works Friday Night Life (4:30-7:15 pm)
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