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, May 12
Republican Women of Knox County luncheon with guest speakers Julie Miller and Zack Green of the Knox County Health Department. Price of $14 per person, payable as check or cash at the door, is for both participation and meal. Reservation is necessary, contact Jennifer Snow, RepublicanWomenKC@gmail.com. Meal will be lasagna made with house-made meat sauce served with an Alcove house salad or, upon special request, Alcove house salad with chicken.
WHERE: upstairs in the meeting room at The Alcove, 116 South Main St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: Noon
Sunday, May 15
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival hosts the first Mount Vernon Handbell Festival. There will be bleacher seating or you may bring your own chair. Join handbell choirs from the region as they fill the fieldhouse with beautiful sounds. Admission is by freewill donation to benefit the 2022 Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival.
WHERE: Energy Fieldhouse, Mount Vernon High School
WHEN: 3 p.m.
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