Ongoing
At-home rapid BinaxNOW COVID-19 test kits are back in stock. These test kits are free. Do not enter the building if you are experiencing symptoms – there is a phone number on the door that you can call and one will be brought out to you.
WHERE: Knox County Health Department front lobby, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
Monday, Oct. 4
Mount Vernon High School's Parent Information Night is for junior and senior parents regarding after graduation information such as military, adult education, and college.
WHERE: the high school theater
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
A special meeting of the board of directors of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District to discuss employment and legislative updates. The board will hold an executive session for that purpose.
WHERE: MWCD Annex Building, 2050 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia
WHEN: 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14
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.
Thursday, Oct. 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
Halloween Hootenanny's theme this year is “Saturday Morning Cartoons.” There will be no indoor rain option this year. There will be candy distribution; store-bought, not home-made. If you are interested in participating but don’t know what kind of activities could be done, contact marketing@mountvernonartsconsortium.org for help thinking of a creative idea. More setup details will be available closer to the event date.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park, "The Lakes"
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.; setup is 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Mount Vernon High School Marching Band's Jacket Jam: Come hear a final showcase of Mount Vernon High School Marching Band's season music and repertoire. Celebrate senior highlights and special solos.
WHERE: Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 7 p.m.
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.
