Ongoing
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change. Anyone 5 and older is eligible for the Pfizer vaccine; third-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations are currently available. 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.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s DAC Trails Subcommittee meeting to hear updates on future trail initiatives.
WHERE: MWCD Main Office Annex Location, 2050 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 2
Join the Knox County Master Gardener volunteers to learn how to make and care for a fresh wreath or swag to enjoy during the holiday season. Everyone will have the opportunity to make and take home either a holiday wreath or swag. Bring gloves for when the process gets tough and pliers to help form the wires. $20 per person. Bring your own small or medium wreath form for a $5 discount. Pre-registration required, 740-397-0401, by Monday, Nov. 29.
WHERE: Ramser 4-H Activity Center, 700 Perimeter Drive, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4
This year’s annual luminary walk, part of Mount Vernon’s Festival of Lights, will be held in memory of Dick Murray, avid park volunteer and community leader. Guests can take a leisurely stroll through more than 700 luminaries along the sidewalks and on the terraces of the park. Small ensembles of carolers will be singing traditional Christmas carols. Free hot cocoa from Everlasting Cup and cookies from Half-Baked Cafe will be available in the Urton Clock House. Sponsored by Kidwell & Cunningham, Half-Baked Cafe and Everlasting Cup. Assistance provided by Carpenter Dental Group, Almost Famous Sweets & Sodas, Psi Iota Xi and the Sub-Alpine Hiking Group.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s DAC Marketing Subcommittee meeting to discuss MWCD outreach opportunities.
WHERE: MWCD Main Office Annex Location, 2050 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia
WHEN: 1 p.m.