Continuing through Friday, Jan. 1
Snowmen from the Snowman Decorating Contest will be on display on the Youth Services floor of the main library. The library will close at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 and be closed on Friday, Jan. 1.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
WHEN: Through Friday, Jan. 1
Friday, Jan. 1
This year's First Day Hike will be a self-guided walk due to the pandemic. A map will be handed out with a specific route. Different stations throughout the park will be featured wherein volunteers will provide historical, natural and interesting stories about an area. This event is free; but no lunch will be provided this year, only bottled water. There will also be a bonfire where walkers can warm up before and after their walk.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Join New Directions' art therapy Zoom group! Art therapy is much like counseling but uses art as a means for communication, expression and promoting mental health. Trauma, mental illness and overall stress can make it difficult for people to stay in the present and find a sense of calm. In this group, breathing exercises and art directives will be used to bring attention to the present moment, cope with stress and express emotions. No talent or purchase is necessary to join. Art therapy is all about what you get out of the experience; so if you do not see yourself as an artist, don’t worry! New Directions will provide bags of supplies for participants that include a small sketch book, oil pastels, colored pencils and any other supplies you will need. The group will be open to a maximum of ten adult survivors. Visit New Directions "Events" page on Facebook @newdirectionsshelteroh to learn more.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9
PLMVKC's Teen Writing Program continues its partnership with Breakbread Literacy Project to offer a series of virtual linked writing workshops for young creatives, starting with Poetry with Crystal AC Salas. Each workshop will have two sessions: a generative workshop where participants meet a guest author and complete a writing prompt; and a peer workshop where participants get feedback from the workshop group. TWP is free and open to young writers age 13-19 in grades 7-12. All are welcome! Registration is required: Please contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Watch the Central Ohio Youth Ballet perform "The Nutcracker." Call 740-263-6737 or visit thewoodward.org for ticket purchases.
Saturday, Jan. 30
PLMVKC's Teen Writing Program continues its partnership with Breakbread Literacy Project to offer Nonfiction with Brian Murphy, next in a series of virtual linked writing workshops for young creatives. Each workshop will have two sessions: a generative workshop where participants meet a guest author and complete a writing prompt; and a peer workshop where participants get feedback from the workshop group. TWP is free and open to young writers age 13-19 in grades 7-12. All are welcome! Registration is required: Please contact Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 3-4:30 p.m.
