Ongoing
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change. Ohio is in Phase 2, with vaccine eligibility now for those 16 and older. 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. Visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov to check eligibility and available sites — one of which will be the Knox County Health Department conference room, starting April 27 from 1–4 p.m. The Wednesday clinics at the Mount Vernon Energy Fieldhouse will be discontinued beginning next week, but Knox Public Health will be starting a mobile clinic instead.
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.
Saturday, April 24
KSAAT, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, is sponsoring this collection day for Knox County residents to dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription- and over-the-counter medications safely on National Drug Take Back Day.
WHERE: Knox Public Health, the Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion at Conway’s Eastside Pharmacy, the Danville Police Department, Centerburg Foster’s Pharmacy and the Fredericktown Police Department.
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, April 26
Knox Public Health's mobile vaccination unit will be in Fredericktown.
WHERE: 106 Columbus Road, in the parking lot of the former high school
WHEN: 1–4 p.m.
Fredericktown Schools will be offering an information meeting for anyone interested in taking up a plot in their new community garden. Contact Tami Ruhl at truhl@knoxhealth.com or 740-392-2200, ext. 2274; to RSVP or for more information.
WHERE: Fredericktown School Garden, behind the elementary building near the playground.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. (Thursday, April 29, is the rain date)
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.
Wednesday, April 28
Knox Public Health’s mobile unit will be in Danville.
WHERE: Danville Memorial Park, 802 S. Market St.
WHEN: 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHERE: Public Square
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, May 5
The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new patio addition provided by the Knox County Career Center’s service project.
WHERE: 200 W. Gambier St.
WHEN: 12:20 p.m.
Thursday, May 13
At the KCCC Student Visitation Night, current high school sophomores and juniors will have the chance to meet with KCCC instructors, learn more about specific programs such as JROTC, visit with school counselors and apply to KCCC. To schedule an appointment, go to knoxcc.org under “What’s Happening” on the main page and click on “Student Visitation Night.” Spots are limited, so register early if possible.
WHERE: KCCC
WHEN: 5–7 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
