Community Messages

Come out to Athens United Church Friday, April  25 for your choice of homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts from 11am to 1pm.  This popular lunch has been held for over 15 years with the proceeds going to outreach and the work of the church.  But it is mainly a great spot to share a delicious lunch with friends.  Lunch is $10 at the door. Takeouts available.  

Talk about a GIRLS TRIPS! 🏖️

Our incredible Ladies Night fundraiser has returned for another year, and this is one you won't want to miss.

Grab your girlfriends, get your snorkels, fill up your scuba air tanks, pack your bathing suits and join us UNDER THE SEA!

🎟️ $40 per ticket

📆 Saturday, April 26th

🕠 5:30 PM - Social Hour

🕡 6:30 PM - Dinner and Entertainment

📍 The Drummond Building

More information to come, but why wait? Get your tickets today, only at https://www.spencervillefair.ca/2025/ladiesnight

On Saturday, April 26th the Joshua Bates Centre audience will be entertained by two country music singers for the price of one! Erica Brighthill and Dan Petti each have careers of their own but are teaming up when they come to Athens. Erica has performed at RBC Bluesfest and Dan has won the Ottawa New Faces Country Artist award, among many of their accolades. Show time is 7pm. Tickets $40 at the door or www.joshuabatescentre.com

Elvis tribute artist, Garry Wesley, to perform at the Athens Joshua Bates Centre on Saturday, May 3rd 7pm. Garry has toured world-wide and won a Heart of the King Lifetime Achievement Award. He performed for 36 years on Beale Street, Memphis and had a Santiago Chile concert aired via satellite around the world. With Garry will be Donna Brooks singing Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette songs. Tickets are only $25 inclusive. Available by calling 613 924 2175 or 613 802 9943 or at the door.  Doors open 6:30pm. This event is being brought to the Joshua Bates Centre by members of Athens United Church. 

Hafla! 2025 is drawing near! 

Saturday, May 3, 2025, Aaliyah Dance & Friends will be hosting our annual fundraiser for Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville at 120 McLean Blvd E, Maitland Hall (MERC). Join us for a night of music and dance in support of victims of violence. We will have special musical guests, Janessa Van Koppen and the duo ‘Syd x Dex’. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are $25

For more information and ticket purchase contact: aaliyahcommunityfundraising@gmail.com

Or go to www.explorationthroughdance.com