MOUNT VERNON – Calling all youth ages 3-18! Kudos An Artists' Co-op is holding its first annual Youth Drawing Contest.
The theme of the contest is nature. Entries should be on unlined 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch paper with name, age and phone number on back of art work. Acceptable mediums for this contest are pencil, ink and/or colored pencil.
Entries will be judged by a jury committee of Kudos artists, categorized by age group. Age groups are 3-5, 6-9, 10-14 and 15-18. Winners will be notified and can pick up their awards and prizes on Nov. 28 at Kudos.
Prizes will be: 1st prize, all categories – $25; 2nd prize, all categories – art supplies; 3rd prize, age groups 3-5 and 6-9 – Ed Emberley drawing book; 3rd prize, ages 10-14 and 15-18 – drawing pens.
All entries will be displayed at Kudos, with winning entries prominently displayed. Deadline to enter is Saturday, Nov 21. Drop off art work at Kudos, 10 S. Main St. in Mount Vernon, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Knox County Career Center announces First Chance Online Application Night
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Career Center will hold their First Chance Online Application Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors in high school will have the opportunity to apply to the KCCC for the 2021-22 school year during this time. To apply, visit knoxcc.org and click “Apply Now” in the upper right-hand corner. Assistance will be available via phone from 6-7:30 p.m.
“With all of the COVID restrictions, our Open House and tours couldn't happen this fall," Kathy Greenich, KCCC superintendent, said. "I would encourage parents and students to visit our website and social media pages to gain information about our programs and the many opportunities that KCCC offers. As a mother of students who attended here, you don't want to miss out on exploring these amazing options.”
Students and parents with questions are encouraged to contact KCCC at 740-397-5820 or by email at careereducation@knoxcc.org.
Knox County Career Center exists to develop lifelong learners with the skills and values necessary to achieve success.
Knox County Career Center, Your Future. Our Mission.
Food For The Hungry and Psi Iota Xi Elementary School Drive
MOUNT VERNON – Celebrating 39 years of giving in Knox County, Food For The Hungry is holding its school drive this week. Elementary and middle school students in Mount Vernon are working together to fight hunger and provide emergency client services through the Salvation Army and Interchurch Social Services. With the help of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, food is being collected throughout the week at Mount Vernon area classrooms, as well as at the Centerburg, Danville, East Knox and Fredericktown elementary schools. (Centerburg High School is also participating this week.)
The class in each school that contributes the highest average number of cash and food items per student will be treated to a pizza party. Cash donations are welcome. A $1 donation equals $9 of buying power at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
Make checks payable to Food For The Hungry. The deadline to bring donations to school is this Friday, Nov. 20. For information, visit FoodForTheHungryCares.org.
Food For The Hungry 2020 Battle of the Coffee Shops
Food For The Hungry is also holding the first-ever Battle of the Coffee Shops, happening this week and again from Dec. 1-9. During these dates, community members can visit local coffee shops and donate non-perishable food items or give a financial donation to Food For The Hungry.
Each person who donates $1 or more can put their name into a drawing for a gift card to that coffee shop. There will be a drawing at the end of each donation period. At the end of the second donation period, the coffee shop with the most collected donations will win the Food For The Hungry Coffee Shop of the Year trophy and bragging rights for the year.
Participating shops are Blonde Robin in Danville; Brickhouse Grind in Fredericktown; Wiggin Street in Gambier; and Cotto's Treats, Half Baked, Happy Bean and North Main Cafe, all in Mount Vernon. For information, log on to FoodForTheHungryCares.org.
Food For The Hungry — working together to care for our neighbors.
