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 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.
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.
Meet the Candidates Night: All residents of the North Fork Local School District are welcome to bring their questions on a 4x5 index card to submit to the candidates running for the district's board of education. Cards will be on hand, if needed, but none will be accepted after the start time. Candidates will have a timed chance to answer the questions. Questions, please call or email Bethany Simon, 740-258-0260 or bsimon_99@hotmail.com.
WHERE: Utica High School cafeteria.
WHEN: 6:30 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an open forum to review and to receive input on the CY2022 Annual Action Plan.
WHERE: Conference room, Knox County Board of DD, 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 4 p.m.
Saturday, 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.
