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.
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.
The last Repair Cafe of Knox County for the year. Do you need something repaired? Bring any item you need repaired that would usually get thrown away and volunteers will give their best shot toward getting it working again. Check-in will be on the sidewalk, maintaining good social distance to help curb COVID-19.
WHERE: Basement of St. Paul Episcopal Church Hall, corner of Gay and High streets, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Prospective Student Day is open to eighth-grade students of the Knox/Licking Vicariate who are interested in attending Newark Catholic High School in 2022-23. For reservations and information, call 740-344-3594, Ext. 231.
WHERE: Newark Catholic High School
WHEN: 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Parent information evening for parents of eighth-grade students who are interested in attending Newark Catholic High School in 2022-23.
WHERE: Newark Catholic High School
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Flu shot clinic.
WHERE: Knox Public Health
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19
A meeting of the board of directors of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
WHERE: Kent State University Tuscarawas, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia
WHEN: 9 a.m.
