Programs & 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. 

2024-2025

September 12, 2024
AFAN Fall Reception & 
Interest Group Sign-up
Athens Community Center    
Athens, Ohio
5:30 to 6:00 PM Registration & Program

October 10, 2024
Tanzania Well Project
Athens Community Center    
Athens, Ohio
5:30 to 6:00 PM Registration & Program

November 14, 2024
Fan Fair: Member Vendors
Athens Community Center    
Athens, Ohio
6:00 PM Registration 

December 12, 2024
Music Performance
Bruce & Gay Dalzell
11:30 AM Registration    
12:00 PM Lunch & Program

January 9, 2025
Good Works
Keith Wasserman
Athens Community Center    
Athens, Ohio
11:30 AM Registration 
12:00 PM Lunch & Program

February 13, 2025
Habitat for Humanity
Molly Blair
Athens Community Center 
Athens, Ohio
11:30 AM Registration 
12:00 PM Lunch & Program

March 13, 2025
The Chauncey Project
Brooke McDonough
Athens Community Center 
Athens, Ohio
5:30 PM Registration 
6:00 PM Dinner & Program

April 10, 2025
Speech Therapy for Autism
Stephanie Brajot
Athens Community Center 
Athens, Ohio
5:30 PM Registration 
6:00 PM Dinner & Program

May 8, 2025
Passion Works
Patty Mitchell
Athens Community Center 
Athens, Ohio
5:30 PM Registration 
6:00 PM Dinner & Program




2024-2025

September 28, 2024
German Village Tour
Columbus, OH


October 24, 2024
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Nelsonville, OH 

December 7, 2024
Julia-Ann Square
Victorian Christmas Homes Tour
Lunch at Blennerhassett Hotel

January 23, 2025
Watercolor Painting Class
Amesville, OH

February 27, 2025
Athens Hot Glass
Tour and Demo
Athens, Ohio

March 27, 2025
Wagnalls Memorial Library
Lithopolis, OH
Lunch at El Pedregal

April 24, 2025
Last Chance Corral
Athens, OH 45701


May 22,2025
Invisible Ground 
Walking Tour
Athens, OH 
Lunch at El Tenampa




Programs
Planning for the 2025-2026 Programs and Special Events is in progress. Check back soon for updates.