The "Brake for Breakfast" event takes place on the first Wednesday of October every year. This is the event's fourth year in Athens, and they've had major success. They offer a free breakfast, free informational packets about cancer and they even offer mammograms on site. The event draws hundreds of volunteers wanting to make a difference and nearly 1,000 cars drive through.
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7:03pmThe fourth annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest brought free health care and resources to Athens. The event offered gender-affirming haircuts, legal name change services and free HIV and STI testing. The festival aimed to connect the Athens community with accessible LGBTQIA+ resources and support. Video by: Hayley Mitchell and Brooke Strohm Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Fans Flock to Mothman Festival
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Walking together: Out of the Darkness comes to Athens
Sep. 20The Southeastern Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk brought Ohio University students and the community together Saturday at West State Street Park to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ohio Chapter, the event featured a walk, live music, local vendors, community organizations and activities for attendees. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
