Events calendar

Wednesday, Aug. 26

10 a.m.

PLMVKC Radio Show

Tune in online or to 1300 AM radio WMVO to hear about the latest information from the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County. This show will discuss the library's programs, movies, music, history, trivia and best-selling books. For more information, visit knox.net.

Thursday, Aug. 27

10 a.m.

Virtual Youth Storytime

Visit the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County's YouTube or Facebook pages to join in on this virtual storytime. For more information, visit knox.net.

10 a.m.

Red Cross blood drive

425 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is hosting a Red Cross blood drive until 4 p.m. at Edgewood Church. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. For more information, visit www.knoxchamber.com.

Noon

Red Cross blood drive

201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County is hosting a Red Cross blood drive until 6 p.m. in the A/B meeting room. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. For more information, visit knox.net.

Friday, Aug. 28

9 a.m.

Knox County Humane Society annual yard sale

400 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon

The Knox County Humane Society is hosting its annual yard sale until 4 p.m. at the humane society. For more information, visit www.knoxchamber.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

10 a.m.

Knox County Board of Commissioners meeting

117 E. High St., Mount Vernon

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regular session in the large board room. For more information or for a copy of the agenda, visit www.co.knox.oh.us.

Saturday, Sept. 5

10 a.m.

Electronic Recycling

115 Meadow Lane, Gambier

Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention; the Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow Joint Solid Waste District; and Kenyon College are hosting this electronic recycling event at Gambier Community Center until 2 p.m. Most household electronics are accepted free of charge. Exceptions are TVs, which are $20, and computer monitors, which are $5. For more information and a list of accepted items, visit www.kenyon.edu/about-kenyon/sustainability/sustainable-living.