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 740-399-8008.
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 for more information.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Thursdays, 9 a.m.
The Area Agency on Aging will offer 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 through Sept. 9
Thursday, Aug. 19
Adults will be invited to spend an evening at the BFEC learning about the history of Ohio animals. Space is limited to 24 guests who will need to pre-register. This is an indoor program. Restrooms in the Resource Center will be available. Masks and social distancing will be required for all programs. Restrooms in the Resource Center will be sanitized before and after each program.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
Meet and talk to the founders of the Seed Library, Nancy Bevan of Community Roots and Jenna Nolt of Dark Earth Farm. Pick up free seeds suitable for fall planting, learn more about seed sharing and how to extend your growing season. Free and open to the public. Seeds have been provided by a grant from Knox Community Foundation and Dark Earth Farms.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County back parking lot
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 21
Fredericktown Joe Cocanour Post 500 Pancake Breakfast.
WHERE: Post 500 Legion House, 81 Mount Vernon Ave., Fredericktown
WHEN: 7-9 a.m.
Cost: Donation
Sunday, Oct. 24
The Monroe Township Fire Association will have its drive-thru chicken inner; $10 per plate and you get barbecue chicken with potato salad, baked beans, roll and cookie. Monroe Township Fire Department is a volunteer department and uses the funds to help purchase necessary items. All proceeds stay with the department.
WHERE: Monroe Township Firehouse, 13980 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: Noon until sold out
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