Ongoing
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change. All KPH COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Wednesdays will be walk-in only and first come, first served; from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mount Vernon High School Energy Fieldhouse and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Knox County Career Center cafeteria. Ohio is in Phase 2, with vaccine eligibility now for those 16 and older as well as those with conditions or occupations outlined in phases 1A–1E. The Health Department asks those who qualify to send an email to info@knoxhealth.com indicating name, age and phone number; unless they have done so already. As more people become eligible, the state will be opening more mass clinics. Visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov to check eligibility and available sites.
WHERE: KnoxHealth.com
WHEN: Ongoing
SNAP-Ed is now providing virtual programming to eligible audiences! Knox County SNAP-Ed staff member Tanner Cooper-Risser will be providing a virtual series called "Eating for the Health of it" with Opportunity Knox. We will be discussing tips on making healthy food choices and ways to save money while still following a healthy lifestyle. Interested in joining or want to schedule a virtual program for your agency? Contact Tanner at cooper-risser.1@osu.edu or 740-326-5074 to learn more information! Stay safe and stay healthy.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Thursdays, 9 a.m.
United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc. is offering free tax-preparation assistance for those earning up to $56,000 a year. Staffed by IRS-certified volunteers, these sessions are by appointment only and offer limited evening and weekend availability.
WHERE: Call 740-397-5721 for an appointment and details
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will be hosting Freewrite Fridays in April for #KnoxWrites, with fun raffle prizes available for participants. #KnoxWrites Camp NaNoWriMo asks writers to pledge 50,000 words before April 30 but is open for any type of creative writing and for any author age 12 and up. Registration is free at nanowrimo.org/writing-groups/knoxwrites-camp-nanowrimo-2021. For more information, contact Development & Writing Program manager Jamie Lyn Smith-Fletcher at knoxwrites1@gmail.com.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: Fridays, noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce Business Boost breakfast is free to members. Zoom information will be available upon registration, which must be done before noon on April 6.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 9–10 a.m.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County's Garden Growers interactive youth program is "CD Beans!"
WHERE: PLMVKC
WHEN: Registration was March 22–31
Theater of War Frontline: Knox County will include a performance of scenes from Sophocles's "Philoctetes" to frame a healing, constructive discussion centered on the stories and perspectives of frontline and essential personnel in Knox County. Actors will include Mount Vernon Mayor Matthew T. Starr; Thomas S. Turgeon Professor of Drama Jonathan Tazewell, Kenyon Class of 1984; Maggie Perkins, Kenyon Class of 2020; Megan Evans; Aaron Mooreland; and Lars Hanson, Kenyon Class of 1986. Visit kenyon.edu/events to register for the event.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 9
The Danville St. Luke's Knights of Columbus will be holding a carryout-only fish fry.
WHERE: St. Luke Community Center, 7 W. Rambo St., Danville
WHEN: 5–7 p.m.
The Music Department of Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be performing a cabaret entitled “Smile.”
WHERE: R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 11
Knox County Master Gardeners will be holding an Ohio Victory Garden drive-thru seed distribution event. Each person/family that comes will receive a packet with seed samples. Drive through the OSU Extension Office parking lot and learn growing tips, design elements and different ways to plant. Then take the seeds home and plant them in a garden!
WHERE: OSU Extension Office, 160 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 2–4 p.m.
Friday, April 16
The Danville St. Luke's Knights of Columbus will be holding a carryout-only fish fry.
WHERE: St. Luke Community Center, 7 W. Rambo St., Danville
WHEN: 5–7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 21
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County's Garden Growers interactive youth program is "Kitchen Scrap Gardening!"
WHERE: PLMVKC
WHEN: Registration was March 22–31
Thursday, May 27
Save the date for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Spring Swing Golf Scramble. Contact Debbie at programs@knoxchamber.com if interested in sponsoring the event.
WHERE: Chapel Hill Golf Course
WHEN: Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m.
Monday, May 31
Deadline for 4–H members with livestock projects to sign up for quality assurance at knox.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/knox-county-junior-fair.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: All day
