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.
Thursday, April 14
Republican Women of Knox County luncheon with guest speakers Darrel Kick and Scott Pullins, Ohio House candidates.
This is a Club Program. Reservation, made with Jennifer Snow at RepublicanWomenKC@gmail.com, is necessary. Payment of $14 per person, paid cash or check at the door, is for participation and the meal. Meal is marinated and pan-seared chicken breast, dauphinoise potatoes and green beans; or, upon special request, Alcove House salad with chicken.
WHERE: Upstairs meeting room, The Alcove, 116 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: Noon
Saturday, April 16
Riverside Recovery Services Egg-Stravaganza – community Easter egg hunt and Easter Bunny meet and greet.
WHERE: Hiawatha Park
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market, one of downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio's most popular weekend traditions resumes. Locally grown produce, meat, eggs, cottage food products such as breads, pies, brownies, and wool products made from llamas and goat milk soap will be featured. Follow the market on Instagram and Facebook. Details at 740-501-7019.
WHERE: Public Square, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 9 a.m. - noon
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