Community Calendar

Saturday, April 15

Celebrate Earth Day with a unique multimedia science and music experience. Sarah Goslee Reed’s original songs ask questions, challenge us and inspire us to do and be better in our relationships with one another and our Earth home. JD Stillwater’s revelations and insights from science do this, too. Together, they make for an integrated experience that will move your body, mind and spirit toward a new, more sustainable way of being human. This a one-time-only event not available anywhere else. Prepaid tickets are required at a cost of $25. Reserve your seat now by calling 740-427-5052, or sending an email to jordan2@kenyon.edu.                

WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier

WHEN: 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 16

Kenyon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Rosse Hall Auditorium, 105 College Drive, Gambier

WHEN: 3 p.m.

Sunday Evening Encounter with speaker Steve Feazel

WHERE: First Baptist Church, 303 S. Edgewood Road

WHEN: 6 p.m.

Friday, April 21

American Legion Post 257's Annual Variety Show, titled "Blame It on Our Roots." This is a fundraiser for the community, and tickets cost $5 for ages 7 and older; 6 and under will be admitted for free. There will be no reserved seats. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check only. For more information, call Janice Arman, show director, at 330-390-0098.

WHERE: Ohio Theatre, 156 N. Water St., Loudonville

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

MVNU's "They Say It's Spring" concert will feature the music of Blossom Dearie performed by Sharon Sable and Joe Holt. Students of all ages will be admitted for free. General admission tickets are on sale now for $25.

WHERE: Thorne Performance Hall.

WHEN: 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 22

American Legion Post 257's Annual Variety Show, titled "Blame It on Our Roots." This is a fundraiser for the community, and tickets cost $5 for ages 7 and older; 6 and under will be admitted for free. There will be no reserved seats. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check only. For more information, call Janice Arman, show director, at 330-390-0098.

WHERE: Ohio Theatre, 156 N. Water St., Loudonville

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 4

Kenyon College Gamelan Spring Performance. This performance is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Rosse Hall Auditorium, 105 College Drive, Gambier.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 6

The 2023 Mount Vernon Farmers Market will continue through Oct. 28. Local vendors offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, maple syrup and more.

WHERE: Mount Vernon Public Square

WHEN: Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon

Join Paddle for Heroes for the fifth annual 5K. This event consists of a 5K run/walk through Ariel-Foundation Park. The course will be a combination of trail and road running. You can run or walk and bring your furry friends, too. The Ohio Army National Guard will have an interactive static display. Register today at paddleforheroesmidwest.org.

WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park

WHEN: 9 a.m.

Ongoing

Knox Public Health posted a notice regarding vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change. For more information about COVID-19 vaccination in Knox County, call 740-399-8008.

WHERE: KnoxHealth.com

WHEN: Ongoing

Do you have a passion for older adults in your community? Ombudsman volunteers are the eyes and ears of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them understand their rights as nursing home and assisted living residents, the Ombudsman Program needs you as a volunteer advocate in your area.

WHERE: Contact Melissa Wilson at 567-247-6440 or mwilson@aaa5ohio.org.

WHEN: Ongoing

You Can Quit Tobacco cessation support group – an enrollment fee of $10 includes eight weeks of nicotine patches/gum/lozenges with counseling by a certified tobacco treatment specialist. Pre-registration is unnecessary; you can show up when you’re ready to quit. Individual cessation sessions are available when requested. Call 740-392-2200 or 740-504-0080 to speak with a tobacco treatment specialist.

TUESDAY: 10 a.m. in the Knox Community Hospital private dining room

THURSDAY: 6 p.m. at Knox Public Health

DKMM Solid Waste District electronics recycling. Contact Knox Co Recycling and Litter Prevention for more info at 740-393-6704. Fees include $20 per TV and $5 per computer monitor. Exact change requested. 

WHERE: Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane, Gambier

WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.