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.

Upcoming events

May 27 - WCA meeting (6:30-8 pm)

Past events

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

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

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

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

Brian Koscho from Invisible Ground joined WCA members to share more about the incredible history of White's Mill and the Westside of Athens.

6/24/25 - Ice Cream Social

The Westside Community Association treated West Side residents to free cones at Larry's Dawg House.

4/12/25 - Westside Spring Spruce Up

The Westside Community Association helped with efforts to tidy up our neighborhoods back in April.
Afterward, WCA 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

All 3 candidates for Ward 1's City Council seat joined WCA for a meet & greet at Arts West.

Non-WCA Events

Special Non-WCA Events

Below are some upcoming events being held by other entities that may be of interest:

June 6 - Discovery Fest at the Ohio Museum of Discovery (10-2 pm)
June 6 - Fireworks following the Copperheads game
June 13 - Boogie on the Bricks
June 13 - Fireworks following the Copperheads game
June 27 - Fireworks following the Copperheads game
July 11 - Fireworks following the Copperheads game
July 24 - Fireworks following the Copperheads game
Aug 1-2 - RAM free medical & dental clinic

Regular Non-WCA 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 on June 7)

Every Tuesday

Open Mic Night at Big Run Kava Bar (8-10 pm)

Every Thursday

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery's Toddler Discovery Time (10-11:30 am)

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