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, along with booster shots which are a smaller dose, and second dose Johnson & Johnson are all available currently. "All three of the vaccines offered by KPH can be intermingled, i.e. someone can get first and second doses of Moderna and a booster shot from Pfizer" according to a press release from Knox Public Health. 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
Free at-home test kits for COVID-19 can be picked up in the front lobby when available. PCR testing is also available. PCR testing involves a nasal swab that is sent to a lab for analysis. Results take a few days. Most PCR testing is done as a curbside service with the test administered in the client’s vehicle. Call 740-399-8008 for more information or to make an appointment.
WHERE: Knox Public Health, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or most days by appointment
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, Jan. 20
The Kokosing Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio meeting will feature speaker Charlie Fulk, an avid amateur Archaeologist, long time surface hunter
and collector of pre-historic Indian artifacts, on the topic of ceremonials - selected bannerstones, gorgets, pendants and others.
WHERE: Cafeteria of the Knox County Career Center, 306 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN:7:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 21
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District board of directors meeting.
WHERE: Kent State University Tuscarawas, 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia
WHEN: 9 a.m.
Feb. 5
Electronic Recycling hosted by Kenyon College with support of Knox County Litter Prevention and Recycling and the Delaware Knox Marion and Morrow Joint Solid Waste District. All household electronics are accepted free except TVs ($20) and computer monitors ($5).
WHERE: Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane (between the center and the dog park at the big gray shipping container)
WHEN:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17
The Kokosing Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio meeting will feature speaker Rich Moats, Scientific & Aerial Photographer, Instructor –U.S. Air
Force (Retired), amateur Archeologist – topic: The Origin of the Clovis Technology
WHERE: Cafeteria of the Knox County Career Center, 306 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19
Farmers and vendors, remember to attend the 2022 Mount Vernon Farmers Market organizational meeting. The market is held May through October on the Public Square. Looking for meat, egg and produce vendors. For more information call or text 740-501-7019.
WHERE: Ramser 4-H building at the Knox County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 9 a.m.
