Programs and
Special Events
Special Events
AFAN's monthly meetings occur the second Thursday of each month, September through May.
All meetings are by reservation only.
All reservations need to be made by 6:00 p.m. on the Sunday before the meeting.
AFAN plans a special outing during most months. It usually happens around the final Thursday of the month.
Special Events introduce you to interesting attractions in Athens and surrounding areas.
2025-2026
TENTATIVE
September 11, 2025
AFAN Fall Reception &
Interest Group Sign-up
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
October 9, 2025
Athens Conservancy
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
November 13, 2025
Fan Fair: Member Vendors
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
December 11, 2025
Music Performance / Christmas Carols Sing Along
Dave & Teresa Smith
Masonic Temple
12:00 PM
January 8, 2026
The Chauncey Project
Brook McDonough
Athens Community Center
12:00 PM
February 12, 2026
Tablertown People of Color Museum
David Butcher
Athens Community Center
12:00 PM
March 12, 2026
Womens History Month
Ann Mulligan & Gail Pohlman
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
April 9, 2026
Athens Food Rescue
Teresa Curtiss
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
May 14, 2026
Fun Night / Trivia Works
Joe Robinson
Athens Community Center
6:00 PM
2025-2026
TENTATIVE
September 25, 2025
Chesterhill Produce Auction
Lunch at Triple Nickel Diner
Chesterhill, Ohio
October 23, 2025
Ash Cave Walk
Lunch at Hocking Hills Lodge
Logan, Ohio
January 22, 2026
Hocking Hills Paint Party
Rockbridge, OH
Lunch at 58 West
Logan, Ohio
February 26, 2026
Zenner House Tour
Lunch at OU Inn
Athens, Ohio
March 26, 2026
Gay Fad Glass Studio
Lunch at Ale House
Lancaster, Ohio
April 23, 2026
OtherWorld
Columbus, Ohio
Lunch at Brewdog
Canal Winchester, Ohio
May 28, 2026
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Columbus, Ohio
Lunch at Columbus
Brewing Company
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