Ongoing
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change. Anyone 12 and older is eligible for the vaccine. 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
Thursday, June 24
Sessions start for the Triple-P: Fear Less, a free six-week course for parents and caregivers on how to help their children and teenagers ages 6 to 14 learn to reduce anxiety. Register at triplep-parenting.com/knox and choose from an intensive one-day workshop, six individual sessions or a six-session group course.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Through July 29
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.
Monday, June 28
Adults can stop by and pick up their free "Keep Calm and Color On" adult craft bag as part of the 2021 Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
WHEN: Anytime during open hours, for as long as supplies last
Tuesday, June 29
Learn how to paint outside. Space is limited to seven families (approximately 28 guests). Each family will sit at their own picnic table — which will all be arranged six feet apart — outdoors. There will not be any shared materials or supplies. Restrooms in the Resource Center will be available. Masks and social distancing will be required, and restrooms in the Resource Center will be sanitized before and after the program. This program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center
WHEN: 6–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 6
Youth from elementary through high school are welcome to attend and sign up to participate in the 2021 Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival Youth Showcase informational meeting. For more information or if interested participants cannot attend this meeting, please connect with Susan Kahrl at 740-501-4892 or stkahrl@yahoo.com.
WHERE: St. Paul's Parish House, on the corner of South Gay and East High streets
WHEN: 5–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 10
Youth ages 7–18 are welcome to participate in the July Virtual Youth Fishing Tournament hosted by the Knox County Parks District in partnership with Ariel-Foundation Park. To participate, use the FishDonkey app. All participants are eligible for a grand prize in September at the end of the series of monthly tournaments.
WHERE: Fishing anywhere in Knox County
WHEN: 8 a.m. – noon
Saturday, July 17
Mount Vernon residents can connect with their City Council representatives in person during Coffee with Council.
WHERE: Riverside Park
WHEN: 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, July 22 – Thursday, Sept. 9
The Area Agency on Aging will be offering a Matter of Balance class, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The Matter of Balance program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Class participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Anyone concerned about falls; anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength; anyone who has fallen in the past; anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns — all are welcome. For more information on this program or to register to participate, call 567-247-6476.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: 10 a.m. – noon every Thursday
