Wednesday, Nov. 4
The Parent Support Initiative and the Triple P group will be holding a five-week Positive Parenting Program via Zoom. Sessions will provide an in-depth look at children's behavior and parenting strategies. All participants will receive a $10 gift card for each session attended. Register at www.triplep-parenting.com/knox.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5
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.
The official Kickoff Meeting for the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Watch will be led by the program organizers as well as local law enforcement representatives. Learn about the Neighborhood Watch program, the role of citizens, the role of law enforcement, and ways you can get involved. Please RSVP to info@mountvernonneighborhoodwatch.com.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Police Department Training Room, 5 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and OhioMeansJobs Knox County, presents Opportunities in Knox County. The 90-minute webinars will be hosted by Kelly Carey and Brandy Booth. Register at https://knoxcountyoh.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4812.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 9
Meet, chat, network, write and win prizes at the KnoxWrites National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Meetup for teens (age 13-19) and adults (age 19 and up).
WHERE: Google Meets
WHEN: 7 p.m., every Monday until Nov. 30
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Applications to participate in the controlled goose hunt on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20 are due at the Mount Vernon Parks Department.
WHERE: 1700 Delaware Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 3:30 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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Local chef Bruce Kreidler will show the correct way to carve a turkey and share ways to use leftover turkey at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County’s Brown Bag Chat Cooking Club: We’re Talking Turkey.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12
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.
Monday, Nov. 16
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will be holding a Food for Fines. Patrons can pay for their library fines with cat- and dog food and perishable food items. One item is equivalent to $1.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Danville Public Library, Gambier Community Library and Fredericktown Community Library
WHEN: During open hours until Dec. 11
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Controlled goose hunt at Ariel-Foundation Park. Only hunters who applied and were accepted for the hunt are eligible to participate.
WHERE: 10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 30 minutes before sunrise to 1 p.m.
The Hospice of Knox County will be holding a Southside Thanksgiving Giving instead of its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Join in for a meal, put cash in a jar or make an online donation to support programs at the Hospice. For online donations, visit: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HospiceofNorthCentralOhio/SouthsideThanksgiving-1.html.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 6 a.m. (Nov. 17) until 6 a.m. (Nov. 30)
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.
Thursday, Nov. 19
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, Nov. 20
Join the controlled goose hunt at Ariel-Foundation Park. Only hunters who applied and were accepted for the hunt are eligible to participate.
WHERE: 10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 30 minutes before sunrise to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
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.
Thursday, Nov. 26
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.
Tuesday, Dec. 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.
Thursday, Dec. 3
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, Dec. 5
Experience the beauty of the season with a stroll through more than 600 luminaries and listen or sing along with small caroling groups during Candles & Carols. Social distancing measures will be in place. Masks are required when you cannot maintain a distance of six feet or greater. This event is in memory of Dick Murray and is sponsored by Murray, Rauzi, Kidwell and Cunningham.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
Join the Ariel Park Foundation for some holiday shopping from local artists and vendors.
WHERE: Schnormeier Event Center
WHEN: 4-6:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 7
Blood donors are welcome at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Schedule an appointment at 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: MVLibrary. Save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass on the day of your appointment and completing your health history questions and pre-donation reading online.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and OhioMeansJobs Knox County, presents Opportunities in Knox County. The 90-minute webinars will be hosted by Kelly Carey and Brandy Booth. Register at https://knoxcountyoh.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4812.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 9 a.m.
