Alice F. Donohoe

Alice F. Donohoe, 76, of Athens, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Ann Borrello in Johns Creek, GA after a brief illness.

David Alan Jones

David Alan Jones, 43, of Athens, died unexpectedly on May 14, 2012 at his home. Born March 26, 1969 in Athens, he was the son of Judith Jones of Pomeroy and Bill (Janet) Jones of Waynesville.

Patsy Barrington Memorial

Paul C. Ley

Paul Charles Ley, age 86, of Athens, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Mill Run Gardens Care Center, Columbus. Born December 18, 1925 in Chauncey, he was the son of the late John Jacob & Opal Marie Syx Ley.

Benjamin Sams, Sr

Benjamin Sams, Sr., 53, of Albany, passed away May 8, 2012, at Select Speciality Hospital in Columbus.

John W. Collins

John W. Collins, 65, Albany, passed away May 9, 2012, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center. He was born December 22, 1946, in Athens, son of the late Donald and Louise Beal Collins. 

Candace 'Candy' J. Byron

Candace "Candy" J. Byron, 63, of Stewart, died Saturday evening, May 5, 2012 at Pickering House, Lancaster. Born January 5, 1949 in Athens, she was the daughter of Dorothy Russell Well of Guysville and the late Ralph Dean Well.

Gary G. Williams

Gary G. Williams, age 64, of The Plains, died early Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at Pickering House, Lancaster. Born Sept. 21, 1947 in Columbus, he was the son of H. George Williams of The Plains and the late Ila Mae Jones Williams.

Genevieve F. Baker

Genevieve F. "Jenny" Baker, 91, of Athens, passed away Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at First Community Village in Columbus.

Janice L. Barrows

Janice L. Barrows, of Albany, passed away Friday May 4, 2012, at Grant Medical Center. Born in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brown and Emma Thompson Brown Peck.

Moms Weekend Event Schedule

All Weekend

Events at the Kennedy Museum
Fri.: Noon-5 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.: 1:00 p.m- 5:00 p.m.
Kennedy Museum, Linn Hall, The Ridges

HerART
The wearable art was created by women artists as part of the HerART Wearable Fashion Show to promote awareness of women's heart health.

Selections from the Permanent Collections
Ongoing exhibition showcasing works from the permanent collections in the themes of Citizenship, Activism and Environment. The gallery will focus on the issues of using and using up natural materials for creating artwork.

The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored Selections of Architectural Drawings from 1923 - 1951
This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings, borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century.

SunKoo Yuh: Sculptures and Drawings
SunKoo Yuh's ceramic art reflects his Korean roots and the Western influence on his work and the mixed cultural impact created by both of these experiences.  The figures he creates are simple, sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious depictions of everyday life.

Friday & Saturday

Inkahoots!
10:00 a.m. "“ 4:00 p.m.
Howard Hall Site, College Green
Inkahoots!, a collaborative artmaking project between visiting universities, guest artists and Ohio University School of Art students creates unique handmade artwork and apparel to be printed and sold at the event.

Pottery Sale
10:00 a.m. "“ 4:00 p.m.
College Green near Memorial Auditorium
Rain site: Seigfred Hall Lobby
Join the School of Art Ceramics Department for the annual Spring Sale, which features unique, one of a kind works.  

Native American Jewelry Show
10:00 a.m. "“ 6:00 p.m.
Kennedy Museum, Linn Hall, The Ridges
Sponsored by Friends of the Kennedy Museum & Good Girl Jewelry at White's Mill

Friday

Ohio Softball v. Toledo Doubleheader
1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Bobcats as the take on MAC rival Toledo in this softball double-header.

Dinner at Latitude 39
5:00 p.m. "“ 9:00 p.m.
Baker University Center

Shabbat Services
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hillel at Ohio University, 21 Mill Street
Join student songleaders and Rabbi Danielle Leshaw for a festive Shabbat celebration. All are welcome!

Aza!!! Mother Africa
7:30 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
The Ohio University African Ensemble, under the direction of Paschal Yao Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, presents, AZA! A Concert of Traditional and Contemporary African music and dance.

Bahama Bring Your Mama
9:00 p.m. "“ Midnight
Boyd Dining Hall, West Green
ResHousing will again host "Bahama Bring Your Mama."� Join us for a night of bingo, crafts, games, music, and refreshments.

Saturday

MACRA Regatta Hosted by Ohio University Crew
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Strouds Run State Park  
Come out to Strouds to cheer on the Men's and Women's Crew teams as they compete for the MACRA Championships.

Moms Weekend Tea
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
29 Park Place (President's Residence)
Please join Ohio University's President and First Lady, Dr. Roderick and Mrs. Deborah McDavis for tea, coffee, and light refreshments. Casual dress is appropriate for this event.

10th Annual Moms Walk for A Cure and Luncheon
Preregistration: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
April 29 & 30 at College Gate
& 4th Fl. Baker Center
Day-of Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Race: 10:00 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:15 p.m.
Ping Recreation Center
Join the University Program Council for the 10th Annual Moms Walk for The Cure! Women's vocal group Title IX will be performing, and guest speaker Tracie Metzger and the Pink Ribbon Girls Foundation will kick off the walk!  

Mom's Weekend Brunch at Hillel
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hillel at Ohio University, 21 Mill Street
This Mom's Weekend join us for the best brunch in town!

Mom's Market
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ping Center Front Lawn  
Bring your Mom to the Market at the Ping Center. Enjoy the afternoon browsing and shopping from area vendors. There's everything from plants and jewelry to baked goods and purses!

Mom's Weekend Fashion Show
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Baker Ballroom
Fashion Associates will be holding its annual Mom's Weekend Fashion Show. Come enjoy an afternoon of raffles, prizes, fashion, and fun! Raffle starts at 12:00 p.m. followed by the fashion show at 1:00 p.m.

Moms Weekend Expo
hosted by BSCPB
Noon-3:00 p.m.
Baker University Center, 2nd Floor
Moms join us for a relaxing afternoon of great food, massages, music, crafts and more!   Supported by the Black Student Cultural Programming Board and the Student Activities Commission.

Ohio Softball v. Bowling Green
2:00 p.m.
Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Bowling Green Falcons.

Moms Weekend Concert
2:00 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Enjoy the Singing Men of Ohio & Women's Chorale with Peter Jarjisian & Charlene Parkinson, conductors.

Moms Weekend Cake Decorating
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Baker Center Multipurpose Room, 2nd Fl.
Take a break during Saturday afternoon and come learn about cake decorating with your mom! Amanda Ellis, an OU alumna and owner and chef for Bakery Gingham in Columbus, will give a short demonstration and then let teams take it away to make their own cake creations. Participants will take home their cake. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorations at the end of the session. Sponsored by University Program Council and SAC

Dinner at Latitude 39
5:00 p.m. "“ 9:00 p.m.
Baker University Center.
Ohio University's Casual Dining Restaurant will be open on Saturday night as part of the Mom's Weekend Celebrations.

Hadassah Bake Sale
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Court Street
Join Athens Area Hadassah for a FUNdraising opportunity on Court Street... drop by and buy some goodies!

Sunday

Athens Beautification Day
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
West Portico
Athens Beautification Day is an annual community service event held during Spring Quarter that aims to clean up and beautify Athens while focusing on strengthening the relationship among community groups.

Brunch at Latitude 39
10:00 a.m. "“ 1:00 p.m.
Baker University Center.
Latitude 39 will be hosting a special brunch in honor of Mom's weekend. The restaurant will have a specially crafted menu. Reservations required. 740-566-0939.

PAGE's "˜Rock the Runway' fashion show
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Baker theater
People Acting for Gender Equality hosts a free fashion show that proves that anyone, no matter their size, shape, sex, age, color or style, can rock a runway. We want to rip apart beauty myths by having students and their moms strut their stuff on the stage at Baker Theater. PAGE thinks that every body and everybody is beautiful in their own, unique way. New this year - men are taking part in the show and ladies from The F-Word will be performing between sections! Join us for a light brunch at 12:00 and the show at 12:30 p.m.

Aqua Adventure
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Aquatic Center  
FREE Admission, swimming, fun, games, prizes!

Ohio Softball v. Bowling Green
2:00 p.m.
Athletic Complex
Sundays are made for Softball!  See the Bobcats take on the Falcons.