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 21
The OSU Extension Office will be sharing a livestream, "Getting Your Garden Ready" with Sabrina Schirtzinger, to help beginners get their gardens ready to plant this spring.
WHERE: Facebook
WHEN: Noon
New Directions Book Club will hold a meeting to study "My Dark Vanessa" by Kate Elizabeth Russell in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Registration and additional information are available through the New Directions Facebook page. The meeting will repeat every Wednesday at the same time until May 19.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m.
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
Friday, April 23
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Board of Directors meeting. Members of the public may observe the meeting by registering in advance at mwcd.org/meeting. Submit comments prior to the meeting by emailing them to comments@mwcd.org prior to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 22.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 9 a.m.
Tuesday, April 27 through Friday, April 30
The KCCC Landscape Design and Management program's KCCC Spring Plant Sale will be by appointment this year, until supplies run out. Please go to knoxcc.org under “What’s Happening” on the main page and find the link to copy and paste to register for your date and time. Contact Mr. Campbell, program instructor, at jcampbell@knoxcc.org with questions.
WHERE: KCCC greenhouse
WHEN: 8–10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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
