Things to know

ACCS Hearing

Athens County Children Services will hold a listening session regarding their new building from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Athens County Public Library in the large meeting room.

Athens County Children Services has contracted with BDT Architects to develop the concept and blueprint for a new building to replace their converted residential homes built in 1972. This new building will help modernize the agency and provide enhanced services to the public. As part of the building process, they would like to hear from the community regarding what they would like to see in a new building.

They will be hosting a panel discussion with a question and answer period for the public regarding their proposed new building. Director Otis Crockron and Don Dispenza from BDT Architects will be in attendance to hear from the public and answer questions regarding the new building and construction process.

For information, contact Matthew Starkey, Public Information Officer/Community Events

Coordinator, Athens County Children Services by email: Matthew.Starkey@jfs.ohio.gov or by calling (740) 592-3061, extension 307.

Adaptive Sports Palooza

The SOCIL Adaptive Sports Palooza, hosted by Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16 at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.

Learn about the adaptive sports programs SOCIL offers such as wheelchair football, wheelchair basketball, boccia, cornhole, disc golf and more.

The free event is open to anyone with any type of disability ages 8 and up.

Back to School Giveaway

Southeast Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA) will host a backpack and school supply giveaway from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 20 at its facility, 184 Longview Heights Road, Athens.

SEORA is accepting registrations for the event and asks that those who have a real need register. There is a maximum request of two backpacks per applicant and a maximum of four per household.

To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvgkV6G2XxZfvhLYwXmO5EHR7boJOADs9aofvLKHT1ndwZhQ/viewform