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FEATURED EVENT
2025 Graduation Dining Experience
It's Saturday, May 3 and your Bobcat has graduated. You arrive to the newest event center Athens has to offer, located on the corner of East State and Carpenter. You are welcomed to your table beautifully dressed in OUr favorite shade of green linen and fragrant flower arrangements by Hyacinth Bean, with ice cold goblets of water, freshly baked bread compliments of Athens Bread Company, and salad veggies straight from local farmers. Our surprise DJ has music flowing as you take fun photos with the amazing display designed by ELEVATE Ballon Co.
Olive Branch Catering serves your delicious preordered entree as you laugh and cry reflecting on the journey that brought you to such an accomplishment. Before you know it, dessert is served and you say farewell to the hOUme you've grown to love.
What reservation times are available?
Reservations are available for 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm. Each experience is 1 hour.
What is the menu?
Starters
- Mixed greens salad with choice of dressing
- Fresh bread with butter
Entree Selections
- Sliced beef tenderloin bordelaise, mash potato, asparagus
- Seared airline chicken with pan sauce, risotto, local seasonal vegetable
- Shrimp scampi with penne, local seasonal vegetable
- Grilled marinated tofu steak, mash potato with mushroom gravy, local seasonal vegetable
- Penne with marina, local seasonal vegetable
*gluten free and other dietary needs can be accommodated
Dessert Selections
- Strawberry shortcake (layer cake)
- NY style cheesecake with berry compote
- Chocolate layer cake
Beverages
- Assorted Sodas
- Iced Tea
- Lemonade
- Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Tea
What is the cost?
Tickets are $125 per person. Graduate tickets are specially priced at $75 each or $135 if you have 2 graduates in your family
Where is the event held?
The event will be at 80 East State Street (across from Athens Central Hotel). There is not parking onsite, so you will park 1.5mi away and be shuttled to the venue if you are not able to park within walking distance. The shuttle is included in your ticket.
The event center is still being named, but is well known as the old Wesleyan church.
How to get tickets
Text or call (740)707-1076
Email service@carinngforcatsohio.com
You will place your entree and dessert order with your purchase. Allergy or dietary needs can be noted on your order form.
The fine print
- Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred
- Reservation is not secured until payment is received
- Meals will begin and end promptly so the next group can enjoy their experience
- Shuttle service is not handicap accessible
- The event center is handicap accessible
- Cash bar will be available (cards and cash accepted)
Welcome to Caring for Cats!
We are so excited to help!
We are a concierge service offering a wide range of services to bring joy and make your student's life easier. From care packages to personal errands, laundry and transportation, we've got you covered. As lifelong Athens area residents and parents to 3 young adults and OU alumni, we understand needs of students at OU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at service@caringforcatsohio.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes! We offer military discounts and will have specials throughout the year. We are also happy to offer custom pricing and services if your need isn't covered in one of packages.
Call, text, or email what service you'd like and we will send you an invoice. You can pay online, Venmo, or Zelle
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1 Time Service: We arrange a pick up and drop off time and location with your Bobcat. They bring their dirty items to us in a basket or bag. We wash, dry, and fold their items, clean the basket or bag if reusable, or provide a clean disposable bag to return to your Bobcat.
Monthly, Semester, or Academic Year Service: We arrange a pick up and drop off time and location with your Bobcat. We provide a reusable laundry bag and a tag with your Bobcat's name. Your Bobcat will place dirty items in the bag and receive a clean bag with clean, folded items to use for the next pick up of dirty items.
About Caring for Cats
Our Mission
Our Services
Our Mission
At Caring for Cats, our mission is to provide exceptional personalized services. Airport transportation from Athens, Ohio, care packages and laundry services are just a few ways we help Ohio University Students.
Our Team
Our Services
Our Mission
Our team of local community members love our Ohio University Bobcats are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients - your Bobcats. We carefully select and train each member of our team to ensure that they share our values and commitment to excellence.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our Ohio University clients. Our services are fully customizable to meet each client's unique needs and preferences.
Caring for Cats
Caring for Cats and caringforcatsohio.com is not part of Ohio University
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