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. Cooper-Risser 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.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Thursdays, 9 a.m.
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
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
Sunday, July 11
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.
Saturday, July 17
Mount Vernon residents can connect with their City Council representatives in person during Coffee with Council.
WHERE: Riverside Park
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Sunday, July 18
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.
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
Thursday, July 29
In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, join NAMI Ohio for a free virtual event featuring programs in Ohio that provide programming and outreach to diverse populations. The event will focus on the services these programs provide, what makes them successful, why culturally competent mental health services are critically important, and a panel discussion with experts and individuals served by the programs. Register at eventbrite.com. Questions? Email katie@namiohio.org.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: 10 a.m.
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