Wednesday, Sept. 30
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
Take a look into the world of bees and their life at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County’s Virtual Brown Bag Chat: What’s All The Buzz About? Part 1. The program will be hosted by local beekeepers Robert and Jennifer Calebreatta. Part 2 will be shared on Oct. 28.
WHERE: Facebook, YouTube and www.knox.net/adults
WHEN: Noon-12:30 p.m.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is offering limited 20-minute virtual sessions of KnoxWrites Writing Clinic. Register at https://www.knox.net/literary-writing or contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com.
WHERE: Google chat, Zoom, over the phone
WHEN: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. until Dec. 9
Thursday, Oct. 1
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
The YMCA in Mount Vernon is offering a Fall Pool Party for kids and families. This event is open to all community members. If you are a member this is FREE, while non-members will pay a $5 guest pass or $20 family facility pass. There will be pumpkins, music, prizes and all the fall festivities! To ensure the safest possible atmosphere, there are limited spots. Registration is required by calling the YMCA front desk at 740-392-9622.
WHERE: 103 N. Main St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
The Teen Writing Program Virtual Generative Workshop partners with Breakbread Literacy for a series of writing workshops for young writers aged 13-19 in grades 7-12. It's a generative workshop where participants can meet a guest author and complete a writing prompt, and a peer workshop will allow participants to get feedback from the group and will be held each session. Registration is free. For more information, contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com. Nonfiction with Ayendy Bonifacio will be presented for the week.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 3-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4
Knox County Citizens For Change will be holding a Justice For Victims of Sexual Assault protest. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/2767656803456092/.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Town Square
WHEN: Noon
Knox Foodies is hosting a Food Truck Rally in collaboration with Central Ohio Food Truck Association (COFTA) and Ariel-Foundation Park. The event will feature up to 20 food trucks from Knox and surrounding counties. Customers will need to order either online at www.streetfoodfinder.com/ArielFoundationPark or through the Street Food Finder app on your phone/tablet. Pre-ordering can begin four days in advance of the event but no later than 45 minutes in advance.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: Noon-5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn About Chile and its culture with a presentation from Brian and Deana Wolf.
WHERE: Facebook, YouTube and www.knox.net/adults
WHEN: 9-9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Ohio State Extension Service Master Coordinator and certified Volunteer Naturalist Sabrina Schirtzinger will share how to put your garden to rest during the winter via the Live Virtual Brown Bag Chat with OSU Extension Services.
WHERE: Facebook, Youtube, www.knox.net/adults
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is offering limited 20-minute virtual sessions of KnoxWrites Writing Clinic. Register at https://www.knox.net/literary-writing or contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com.
WHERE: Google chat, Zoom, over the phone
WHEN: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. until Dec. 9
Writers age 18 and above can join the Authors Anonymous virtual meetup to discuss the craft and projects, 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: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. through Dec. 9
Thursday, Oct. 8
The Makery: Yarn/Thread/Craft/Lounge is holding a bead-making workshop. The class fee is $25 plus $7 for firing. A $10 deposit holds your spot.
WHERE: 1 N. Main St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 6-8 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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
To celebrate the Lions Club International's 100th birthday, all Ohio Lions Clubs will be participating in service projects the first full week of October. The Mount Vernon Lions Club will be having a food drive to support the Salvation Army. Please drop off nonperishable food items.
WHERE: Roberts Funeral Home, 18260 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Join the 2020 Power of the Purse Online Auction. The live link for the bidding will be active on Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon and will close at midnight Friday, Oct. 15.
WHERE: Online event
WHEN: 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
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 Brown Bag Chat Virtual Cooking Club will share a pre-recorded cooking session with Jennifer Calabretta. She will highlight recipes using pumpkins and also share a gluten-free, sugar-free option too.
WHERE: YouTube
WHEN: Noon-12:30 p.m.
As a Grow with Google Partner, the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will be holding a special livestream for small businesses via the Sell Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools. A walkthrough on how to set up a Shopify store and how to list products on Google Merchant Center will be shared. Also, learn how to stand out online using the Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. Workshop resources and the link to the livestream will be provided at https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000Ci5V2/workshop-20201014.
WHERE: YouTube
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is offering limited 20-minute virtual sessions of KnoxWrites Writing Clinic. Register at https://www.knox.net/literary-writing or contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com.
WHERE: Google chat, Zoom, over the phone
WHEN: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. until Dec. 9
Writers age 18 and above can join the Authors Anonymous virtual meetup to discuss the craft and projects, 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: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. through Dec. 9
Thursday, Oct. 15
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
The rescheduled NAMI Stomp Out Stigma walk will be held at Ariel Park for the World Mental Health Awareness Day. Visit eventbrite.com for entries.
WHERE: Ariel Park
WHEN: 10 a.m.
The Teen Writing Program Virtual Generative Workshop partners with Breakbread Literacy for a series of writing workshops for young writers aged 13 to 19 in grades 7 to 12. It's a generative workshop where participants can meet a guest author and complete a writing prompt, and a peer workshop will allow participants to get feedback from the group and will be held each session. Registration is free. For more information, contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com. Poetry with Shelley Wong will be presented for the week.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Nikki from the Zoomer’s Adventure Club for adventure stories. She will be sharing ‘Can You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse?’ 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 meetings
WHEN: Every third Tuesday until Dec. 16, 4:30-5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22
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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival invites creative individuals who can develop life-size and ghost-like figures with flowing gowns made from chicken wire to join the Halloween Hootenanny. Others may also participate in the pumpkin carving and decorating show. To register, contact Joseph Bell at mvmaf20@gmail.com.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
Knox County will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. KSAAT, in partnership with our local law enforcement agencies, are pleased to sponsor this collection day for Knox County residents to dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications safely. Drop-off locations in Knox County include: Knox County Health Department, Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion, Conway's Pharmacy in Danville, Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy and the Fredericktown Police Department.
WHERE: Knox County Public Health Department, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Come meet some of the Monroe Township Fire Department personnel and get your chicken dinner. The suggested donation is $10 for an adult meal and $5 for a kids' meal. Meals include chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll and a cookie. Kids, come in your Halloween costume and get a treat bag. Due to COVID-19, we are asking that you stay in your vehicle. We will come to take your order and deliver it to you. All of our personnel will be wearing masks and gloves for your protection and ours. We will be accepting cash and credit/debit card.
WHERE: 13980 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: Noon-3 p.m.
