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 12 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. For more information about COVID-19 vaccination in Knox County, call 740-392-2200.
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.
Knox County families with children age 18 and under — and pregnant moms — can take advantage of the Fruit & Vegetable Coupon Program, a program from the Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network. Eligible families can sign up at the Mount Vernon Public Square to receive a Fruit & Vegetable Coupon booklet worth $40 to use. Look for the Produce Perks tent. Recipients must meet income guidelines and be U.S. citizens.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Farmers Market, Public Square
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through June
Mount Vernon City Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free to-go-style breakfasts and lunches will be provided to all children, 18 months to 18 years old, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or disability; and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. All sites will be serving both meals.
WHERE: Mount Vernon High School, Knox County Learning Center, Pleasant Street Elementary and Dan Emmett Elementary
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, through July 30
Tuesday, June 15 – Friday, June 18
The sixth annual Junior Golf Camp at Irish Hills Golf Club, for ages 12–18, is limited to 25 spots. Camp includes three days of instruction and a tournament held on Friday, followed by a picnic. There is a $99 fee and participants must have a set of golf clubs. Register at irishhillsgolfclub.com.
WHERE: Irish Hills Golf Club
WHEN: 8:30–11 a.m. through Friday, June 18
Thursday, June 17
Annual picnic for Cooper-Rolls-Siemans retirees.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: Noon
Friday, June 18
Ariel-Foundation Park's 2021 summer concert series will feature the band Popgun at 7:30 p.m. in the Schnormeier Event Center. Chaz & Nicki open at 6 p.m.; food trucks will be available starting at 5 p.m. Advance reservation tables with seating for eight are available for $75 (chairs provided). Please bring your own chairs for free patio and lawn seating. Visit arielfoundationpark.org for all event details before attending.
WHERE: Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 20
Free 30-minute bagpipe concert at sunset comprised of Scottish tunes and marches as well as some familiar hymns and patriotic songs will be provided by one of three Knox County pipers: Ginny Cameron, Mark Hedge or Gary McCutcheon.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park, the red bridge on the central lake
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 21
Public meeting held by Danville's Village Council and mayor to discuss adding a traffic light back to the intersection of South Market and Rambo streets.
WHERE: Meetings will be in the council room at 512 S. Market St.
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 27
Free 30-minute bagpipe concert at sunset comprised of Scottish tunes and marches as well as some familiar hymns and patriotic songs will be provided by one of three Knox County pipers: Ginny Cameron, Mark Hedge or Gary McCutcheon.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park, the red bridge on the central lake
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
