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.
Friday, May 6
Power of the Purse. To reserve a table or purchase single tickets, email lindsay@uwayknox.org or call 740-397-5721 by Thursday, April 28, or before seats are sold out. Visit uwayknox.org for more info.
WHERE: Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel Foundation Park
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m., live auction begins at 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market, one of downtown Mount Vernon'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
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.
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