Ongoing
As of 11:30 a.m., Sept. 9, Knox Public Health is temporarily out of free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits. Additional test kits have been ordered, but there is no exact delivery date. Since Aug. 30, Knox Public Health has distributed more than 1,500 free at-home test kits for COVID-19. PCR testing for COVID-19 – which involves a nasal swab analyzed at a lab – is available by appointment at the Community Health Center, which is located inside the health department. To make an appointment, call 740-399-8008.
WHERE: Knox County Health Department
WHEN: Until further notice, expected sometime this week
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 first two doses of the vaccine; third-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations are currently available to immunocompromised individuals. 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.
Saturday, Sept. 18
Joe Coconauer Post 500 pancake breakfast. Cost: donation.
WHERE: Post 500 Legion House at 81 Mt. Vernon Ave., Fredericktown.
WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
The 2021 Knox County College Night is open to any local high school students to come explore and get information from over 60 college representatives that will be on hand.
WHERE: Energy Fieldhouse, 101 Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays, Oct. 7,14,21
Knox County SNAP-Ed is offering free Healthy Eating and Cooking classes. Reach out to the Station Break Senior Center at 740-397-2417 to RSVP and visit CelebrateYourPlate.org for free recipes, tips and more.
WHERE: the Station Break
WHEN: 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 24
The Monroe Township Fire Association will have its drive-through chicken dinner: $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
Nov. 13
Fredericktown United Methodist Church is holding its 5K Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble Fun Run to benefit its building fund. Pre-register online at http://freddieumc.org by Oct. 30. Those who preregister for $25 will receive a T-shirt. The price is $30 day of race or $10 for the one-mile fun run.
WHERE: Fredericktown United Methodist Church, 123 Columbus Road, Fredericktown
WHEN: 9 a.m.
