Saturday, June 24
Need new recipe ideas and healthy eating tips? Visit Tanner Cooper-Risser, the SNAP-Ed program assistant of Knox County, at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market this summer! To learn more, visit go.osu.edu/snap-ed or contact Tanner Cooper-Risser, SNAP-Ed PA at cooper-risser.1@osu.edu or 740-397-0401. Visit CelebrateYourPlate.org for free recipes and find SNAP-Ed on social media: #SNAPEdWorks #CelebrateYourPlate.
WHERE: Public Square, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon
Sunday, June 25
The Knox County Pride Alliance in partnership with the Kenyon College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are happy to announce a picnic in honor of Pride month. The event is open to the public and will be a potluck picnic. Spend some time chatting and community building and join us.
WHERE: Kenyon College Allen House, 214 N. Acland St., Gambier
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday Evening Encounter, non-denominational church service. Speaker: Linda Handcock.
WHERE: 303 Edgewood Rd., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28
Writers Nate Davenport, Luke Freshwater and illustrator (and great friend to the store) Richard Cowdrey will be at Paragraphs Bookstore for the launch of their new book, "Bryson the Brave Bison." Plenty of copies will be available in the store to be signed by the authors and illustrator, and you can reserve a copy for pick up by calling the store, stopping in or ordering through our website, ParagraphsBookstore.com.
WHERE: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 29
Knox Community Hospital's annual Cancer Survivor Event: A special evening to celebrate cancer awareness, prevention and survivorship; themed "Hats off to Cancer Survivors." There will be valet parking for cancer survivors and heavy appetizers to enjoy. Registration is required; call 740-393-9621 or visit cognitoforms.com/KnoxCommunityHospital1/_2023CancerAwarenessEvent.
WHERE: Glenn A. Gallagher Centre community room
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6 p.m.
Need new recipe ideas and healthy eating tips? Visit Tanner Cooper-Risser, the SNAP-Ed program assistant of Knox County, at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market this summer! To learn more, visit go.osu.edu/snap-ed or contact Tanner Cooper-Risser, SNAP-Ed PA at cooper-risser.1@osu.edu or 740-397-0401. Visit CelebrateYourPlate.org for free recipes and find SNAP-Ed on social media: #SNAPEdWorks #CelebrateYourPlate.
WHERE: Public Square, Mount Vernon
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, July 15
AMVETS 2023 Officer Training. Lunch will be provided. Discussions and insights include: Membership dues, programs reporting, officer responsibilities, annual revalidation, service foundation and charities grants. Please make sure to register online at ohamvets.org.
WHERE: AMVETS Post 26, 1100 W. Fourth St., Mansfield
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CHOMP is looking for help unloading the food truck on Saturdays. Helpers are needed to offload produce delivered from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, then separate it onto tables for distribution to local pantries and churches. Contact Amie Ferguson, fergie76@outlook.com, for details.
WHERE: Mulberry Street UMC, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19
CHOMP is looking for help unloading the food truck on Saturdays. Helpers are needed to offload produce delivered from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, then separate it onto tables for distribution to local pantries and churches. Contact Amie Ferguson, fergie76@outlook.com, for details.
WHERE: Mulberry Street UMC, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 14
United Way of Knox County: This community event will be a time for community organizations to share information and to gather volunteers for help needed during the fall and winter months. For more information, contact Halle Krejenski or Walt Lewis, at halle@uwayknox.org or walt@uwayknox.org.
WHERE: The Gallagher Center, 1451 Gambier Rd., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16
CHOMP is looking for help unloading the food truck on Saturdays. Helpers are needed to offload produce delivered from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, then separate it onto tables for distribution to local pantries and churches. Contact Amie Ferguson, fergie76@outlook.com, for details.
WHERE: Mulberry Street UMC, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21
CHOMP is looking for help unloading the food truck on Saturdays. Helpers are needed to offload produce delivered from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, then separate it onto tables for distribution to local pantries and churches. Contact Amie Ferguson, fergie76@outlook.com, for details.
WHERE: Mulberry Street UMC, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.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: Discontinued
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 Ln., Gambier
WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
