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.

4-H Online Registration.

WHERE: u.osu.edu/4hknoxcounty

WHEN: through March 15

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.

Friday, Feb. 18

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Board of Directors meeting.

WHERE: Kent State University Tuscarawas, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia

WHEN: 9 a.m.

Saturday, 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.

Repair Cafe. Bring any item you need repaired that would usually get thrown away and volunteers will give it their best shot toward getting it working again. We need fix-it repair volunteers. If you like to repair things, step right up and call to get on the list. Contact organizer Mark Tillack at mtillack44@gmail.com, 330-377-4387 or 740-2911-9125. Repair Cafe is an idea that started in the Netherlands and has spread all around the world. It's now in Knox County. It's a way that neighbor can help neighbor save money and keep things out of the landfill. A great Earth-friendly concept.

WHERE: St. Paul's Church Hall basement, 100 E. High St., Mount Vernon.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 21

The Knox County Department of Job and Family Services will be closed in observance of President's Day.

WHERE: Workforce Development, Opportunity Knox One Stop Employment and Training, Public Assistance, Child Suport Services, and Children and Family Services.

WHEN: All day.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Community Training Series – Teens & Technology / Digital Respect. PACE is New Directions’ Parent And Child Education (PACE) program that addresses youth facing multiple risk factors and their parents/caregivers in an effort to bridge the gap and decrease child abuse and neglect. The PACE program includes two tracks, one for the parent/caregiver and one for the youth. Adults will learn about the popular apps teens use, how to safely use apps, and the challenges teens face with social media, relationships and consent. Youth learn about appropriate use of technology, how to safely use these apps, and how these apps can be used for power and control in relationships. Sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/256891578627.

WHERE: YMCA of Mount Vernon, 103 N. Main St. or Zoom

WHEN: 4-5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 24

Community Training Series – Hidden in Plain Sight / Risky Behaviors. PACE is New Directions’ Parent And Child Education (PACE) program that addresses youth facing multiple risk factors and their parents/caregivers in an effort to bridge the gap and decrease child abuse and neglect. The PACE program includes two tracks, one for the parent/caregiver and one for the youth. Adults will learn about items they may find in an adolescent's room, bookbag, closet or car that indicate risky behavior such as drug and alcohol abuse, teen dating violence and suicide / mental health. Youth learn about healthy ways to cope with stress, skills to set healthy boundaries in their relationships and friendships, and how to intervene in concerning situations. Sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/256891578627.

WHERE: YMCA of Mount Vernon, 103 N. Main St. or Zoom

WHEN: 4-5 p.m.