Attend these events around Athens this summer

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Check out these entertaining and educational events this spring. BY RORY BALL

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN/WALK

MAY 1 FROM 9 A.M.-12 P.M. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is hosting its 5K run/walk to honor Stephen Siller — a 9/11 hero remembered for sacrificing his life to save people stuck in the Twin Towers. Through Siller, the symbolic figure for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, runners and walkers alike can honor the nations military heroes and first responders. The race is from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and begins at the Nelsonville Historic Public Square and registration costs $30.

ATHENS FARMERS MARKET

This year, the Athens Farmers Market is celebrating its 50th Anniversary starting June 4 and will last through the fall. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., April to June, Athens Farmers Market will offer locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, pastries and breads, wines and ciders and much more! Local artists in Athens County from the Athens Art Guild will also be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, clothes and furniture. SNAP/EBT are also accepted! CRUISE IN FOR THE SHELTER DOGS

JULY 23, 3:30 P.M.-8 P.M. Friends of the Shelter Dogs is hosting its 7th annual Cruise in for the Shelter Dogs July 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Friends of the Shelter Dogs is a non-profit organization that provides veterinary support for dogs in the Athens County Dog Shelter. Held at the Market on State, the event is open to all classic cars, motorcycles, trucks and campers. The upfront $10 donation goes to supporting dogs in the shelter and donators can enjoy delicious food. The event also features live music, raffles, prizes, food and adoptable dogs!

PAWPAW 4 MILER

The 6th annual Pawpaw 4 Miler will be held in Lake Snowden in Albany on Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The 4 Miler and the one hour fun run/walk will work with the Ohio Pawpaw Festival, a popular 24-year tradition in southeast Ohio. The 4 Miler is a cross-country style race in the scenic Lake Snowden, and offers a mixture of trail, grass and obstacle running that is perfect for serious runners, families and children alike.