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
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.
Wednesday, March 30
Licking/Knox Goodwill has the premiere showing of the 2022 Awards of Excellence, only on YouTube.
WHERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLnjzJ_tv10
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
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: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Knox County Human Society: $5 nail trims for cats and dogs. All dogs must be leashed; all cats must be in carriers.
WHERE: 400 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 9
Riverside Recovery Services will be offering one free game to the public in honor of April being Alcoholism Awareness Month. As an agency, Riverside Recovery Services are trying to bring awareness to this disease that affects so many people and their families. This is a family friendly event open to the public. Families are encouraged to bring their children and enjoy an alcohol-free, safe and fun event. There will be door prizes.
WHERE: Trio Lanes, 98 South Main Street, Fredericktown
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.