Saturday, Sept. 5
The Brickhouse Grind is hosting a Kids' Canvas class featuring a giraffe-themed project. Registration is required for this one-hour class and the cost is $15.
WHERE: 10 S. Main St., Fredericktown.
WHEN: 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Elementary craft bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. This will be held until Dec. 14.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday until Dec. 14
Grades 6-12 Teen craft bag pick-ups are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday through Youth Services. DIY Gecko keychains will be provided for the week.
WHERE: Youth Services floor, 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Every Tuesday
A variety of videos will be hosted by Teen Makerspace coordinators Morgan and Desiree through their YouTube channel. DIY Gecko keychain tutorial will be shared for the week.
WHERE: YouTube
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m.
A virtual Youth Storytime will be hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County every Tuesday and Thursday.
WHERE: YouTube channel and Facebook
WHEN: 10-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Paint, draw or sketch at the BFEC! Bring your supplies, including a chair and/or easel, and spend the evening hours painting in a peaceful setting. This is a self-guided activity with like-minded artists. Check the door of the Resource Center for each evening's painting location. Will be canceled in the event of rain!!
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center
WHEN: Every Tuesday through Oct. 20
Wednesday, Sept. 9
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County hosts a weekly radio show to share the latest information on best-sellers, music, movies, library system programs, history and other enjoyable facts and trivia.
WHERE: WMVO 1300 AM radio
WHEN: 10 a.m. every Wednesday
The Virtual Brown Bag Chat Cooking Club will share a video in celebration of the fall harvest by making apple fritters based on Chef John’s recipe from the website Food Wishes.
WHERE: Facebook and YouTube
WHEN: Noon-12:30 p.m.
Library Labsters will host science videos mixed with comic relief, storytime and cooking on their YouTube channel. Lakeside Storytime will be shared for the day.
WHERE: YouTube
WHEN: Every second and fourth Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Writers age 18 and above can join the Authors Anonymous virtual meetup and discuss the craft and projects, and provide feedback and share opportunities. Literary and Writing manager Jamie Lynn will host the session. Registration is required. Please contact Jamie Lynn at knoxwrites1@gmail.com
WHERE: Virtual meeting
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. from Sept. 9 to Dec. 9
Thursday, Sept. 10
A virtual Youth Storytime will be hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County every Tuesday and Thursday.
WHERE: YouTube channel and Facebook
WHEN: 10-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Saturday, Sept. 12
The Ohio Scenic Rivers Program is hosting its Virtual Mohican Crawdad Derby: Crawdad Hunt. Participants have until 6 p.m Friday, Sept. 11, to catch a crawdad, photograph and measure it, and email the photo to Carolyn.Mestemaker@dnr.state.oh.us. For more information about entry rules, visit Ohio State Parks on Facebook.
WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams
WHEN: 10 a.m.
The Friends of the Mohican Watershed will host the third annual Mohican River clean up. This is an effort to clean up not only the river but also Wally Road between Loudonville and Greer. Please email mohicanriverfriends@gmail.com or sign up via their Facebook page.
WHERE: Mohican River
WHEN: TBA
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Elementary craft bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. This will be held until Dec 14.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday until Dec. 14
Grades 6-12 Teen craft bag pick-ups are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday through Youth Services. DIY Zen Garden will be provided for the week.
WHERE: Youth Services floor, 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Every Tuesday
A variety of videos will be hosted by Teen Makerspace coordinators Morgan and Desiree through their YouTube channel. A Citrus Fruit experiment will be shared for the week.
WHERE: YouTube
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Join Miss Nikki from the Zoomer’s Adventure Club for adventure stories! She will be sharing about ‘The Library Shelves’ for the week. Register your child’s name and your email address in person or online via www.knox.net/children. A zoom code will be sent after registration.
WHERE: Zoom meeting
WHEN: Every third Tuesday until Dec. 16, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
The Parent Support Initiative will share ways to motivate child development and keeping the home safe for them via the Promoting Safe Homes & Healthy Development for Young Children virtual program. Register by calling 740-393-6985.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland is hosting a virtual robot-building party for girls in grades kindergarten to third. Registration is required at www.eventbrite.com/e/robot-building-party-tickets-117056074871.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Youth Services librarians of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will show teens and elementary students how to create quick and simple videos using affordable items from the store or their houses.
WHERE: YouTube channel and Facebook
WHEN: 6-7 p.m., first and third Wednesday monthly until Dec. 3
Thursday, Sept. 17
A virtual Youth Storytime will be hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County every Tuesday and Thursday.
WHERE: YouTube channel and Facebook
WHEN: 10-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland is hosting a virtual animal-dance party for girls in grades kindergarten to third. Registration is required at www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-dance-party-tickets-117025086183.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
A Grievers of Overdose meeting will be hosted by the Hospice of Knox County. A volunteer and professional staff will offer emotional, physical and spiritual support services to patients.
WHERE: 17700 Coshocton Road
WHEN: Every third Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18
A Family Feud game night will be hosted by the Ariel-Foundation Park. Half Baked Cafe and Catering will sponsor the event. It will be a live competition for adults 18 and over. This is a free activity, but masks are required and participants will be socially distanced. Park event facilitator Ian Ernsberger will serve as the game host. For more information, contact 740-398-6603 or marketing@arielfoundationpark.org.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
The Woodward Opera House Living Room Series presents the multi-talented singer/songwriter Lydia Brownfield. Tickets are available at www.thewoodward.org.
WHERE: 107 S. Main St.
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Elementary craft bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. This will be held until Dec 14.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday until Dec. 14
Grades 6-12 Teen craft bag pick-ups are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday through Youth Services. Take & Make Letter will be provided for the week.
WHERE: Youth Services floor, 201 N. Mulberry St.
WHEN: Every Tuesday
A Teen Game Night via Zoom will be hosted by Youth Services. Registration is required to receive a zoom code to participate. Visit www.knox.net/teens to register online or drop by the Youth Services desk for in-person registration.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: 4-5 p.m. (Time is subject to change)
Snack Inc. is partnering with the Rascal Unit of Dublin for a low-cost spay/neuter day for cats. The cost is $35, which includes a rabies vaccine. Registration is required at https://snackohio.org/rascal-day.
WHERE: Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic, 156 Columbus Road
WHEN: By appointment
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