Wednesday, Dec, 2
The Knox County Career Center Basket auction to benefit Food for Fines will be held virtually this year.
WHERE: knoxcountycareercenterbaskets.yolasite.com
WHEN: All day until Dec. 11
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is holding a Food for Fines event. Patrons can pay for their library fines with cat and dog food and non-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
Donate to Food For The Hungry and get a chance to win a gift card to your favorite coffee shop during the Battle of the Coffee Shops. A dollar or more donated at a participating shop is equivalent to one entry per day into the drawing for a gift card for that shop.
WHERE: The Blonde Robin, The Brickhouse Grind, Cotto’s Treats Bakery & Coffee House, Half Baked Cafe, Happy Bean Cafe, North Main Cafe and Wiggin Street Coffee.
WHEN: Through Dec. 9
Stop by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County and get a free adult craft bag. Each bag contains materials that are needed to make a holiday gnome. Grab it while supplies last!
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: All day
A weekly giveaway will be hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Giveaways will contain cookbooks, music CDs and other items. To enter, sign up at the circulation desk of the main library. A new basket will be up for grabs every Monday.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: Weekly until Dec. 21
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.
Come and participate at the 2020 Mount Vernon Festival of Lights! Showcase your skills by decorating the outside of your home and win a prize. You can also view the displays and vote for your favorite light decors by 'liking' the pictures. Deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13. For more details, please visit: https://fb.me/e/ZvTRYE7x.
WHERE: Mount Vernon
WHEN: Through Dec. 13
Friday, Dec. 4
The Kenyon Snowflake Gala to benefit Food For The Hungry will be online this year.
WHERE: kenyonsnowflakegala.godaddysites.com
WHEN: 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5
The Fredericktown Christmas Walk will feature a Gingerbread House Contest (a limited number will be on display at Aunt Ruth's Attic), crafts for kids at the Baptist church, WNZR coverage, along with ice sculptures and businesses decorated by high school art students. Vote for your favorite gingerbread house with a donation to Food For The Hungry, or give to any of the donation buckets available at downtown businesses. The event will kick off the online auction and virtual Santa Fun Run, which will both continue through Dec. 14.
WHERE: Downtown Fredericktown
WHEN: 3-7 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.
Experience the beauty of the season with a stroll through more than 600 luminaries, and listen to 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.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Monroe Township Fire Association's second annual Toy Drive will be a drive-thru service. Bring a new unopened toy, drive up and one of the members will take the toy and put it in the box. All the toys will benefit the local Salvation Army and will stay here in Knox County.
WHERE: Monroe Township Fire Department, 13980 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon.
WHEN: Noon until 3 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
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 Jennifer Calabretta as she shares fun and easy ideas on how to decorate your Christmas cookies – perfect to share as gifts for family and friends.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Facebook and YouTube channel
WHEN: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Join the Art Therapy Zoom Group hosted by the New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center. Breathing exercises and art directives will be used to cope with stress, bring attention to the present moment and express emotions. No need to be an artist! Supplies will be provided to participants. The group will be open to a maximum of 10 adult survivors and will meet six times during Tuesdays.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: 4-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Join the Hospice of Knox County Christmas caroling! Sing carols at patients’ homes and outside senior living communities. Please RSVP by Dec. 7 to Kathy Wantland LSW or Tina Marie Heibert.
WHERE: Hospice of Knox County
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 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.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Food For The Hungry's Fire and Ice program is changing venues this year due to the pandemic. The drive-thru event will accept nonperishable food items and monetary donations.
WHERE: Wolf Run Regional Park, 17621 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon; and Millwood Church of Christ, 10900 Millersburg Road, Howard
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
Grab some hot cocoa, pack your family in your car, turn up the Christmas music and take a drive around town to admire the entries in Mount Vernon's 2020 Festival of Lights. Maps will be available here beginning Dec. 10: https://fb.me/e/ZvTRYE7x. After you view the displays, visit facebook.com/mainstreetmountvernon to vote for your favorite light displays in each category by 'liking' the pictures.
WHERE: Mount Vernon
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 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.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
A Holiday Book Giveaway will be hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Drop by the circulation desk at the main library and ask for a Holiday Book Giveaway bag. Supplies are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHERE: 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: All day
Thursday, Dec. 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: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Watch the Central Ohio Youth Ballet perform “The Nutcracker." Call 740-263-6737 or visit thewoodward.org for ticket purchases.
