Community Calendar

Sept. 16

Mount Vernon Farmer's Market

Various produce and other goods will be available. Some vendors coming are Knox Berry Farm, Tangled Up Farms, Hickey Family Farm, Hopewell Farm, Sue’s Herbs and Jellies, Herbal Bath & Beauty, and Honey Bee Acres. Included as well are  Veggies and Eggs by Dan, Sweet Grass Dairy, Glen Hill Orchards, and Green Valley Sweet Corn.

Where: 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon 

When: 9 a.m. - 12 noon     

Home Team Football Card Holder

Little DIYers will tackle a new project when they create a super fun Football Player Card Holder! Get in the game and score with this hands-on workshop!

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one of our Red Vest experts are held from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in-store only. We look forward to building with you and your little ones! Don’t forget – if you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 1:00 pm, the day of the workshop.

Where: Lowe's Mt. Vernon, 1010 Coshocton Avenue, Mount Vernon 

When: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m

Bridge of Dreams, Ohio - CycleNuts Smart-Guided Selfie Bikeway Tour

Do it all. Or do half. End to End a beautiful long or short smart-guided bikeway adventure to the Bridge of Dreams in Ohio's Amish country

Where: Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave Mt Vernon

When: 10 a.m.

Welcoming Week: Book Signing w/Debbie Nabubwaya Chambers  

Welcoming Week celebrates local author Debbie Nabubwaya Chambers with two special Storytime and Meet-the-Author events in downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, September 16. From 11:00 am- 11:45 am, Ms. Chambers will sign copies of her children’s book, “Kwaheri Sandy Footprints, Habari Hiking Trails” at Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main Street Mount Vernon. For more information, visit www.knox.net, email knoxwrites1@gmail.com or call (740) 392-BOOK ext. 259. 

Storytime with the writer

Where: Gund Gallery Annex 12 E. Gambier Street, Mount Vernon

When: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Book signing at Paragraphs

Where: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon

When: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 17

Screening of Award-Winning Film "Till"

Inspired by Keith Beauchamp's award-winning documentary The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, the major motion picture Till tells the story of the brutal lynching of Emmett Till and his mother's vow to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice.

Assistant Professor of American Studies and History Frankie Gourrier ’08 will moderate a discussion with filmmaker and activist Keith Beauchamp at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 18, in Rosse Hall. A dessert reception will follow immediately in the Stroud Lobby of Storer Hall.

Where: Oden Hall, Kenyon College, 107 College Dr, Gambier, OH 43022

When: 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm

Sept. 18

Southside Diner’s Monthly Cruise-In

Southside Diner, 620 S. Main Street for their monthly cruise-in. A community night open to all hot cars, trucks & cycles. 10% off to cruisers, door prizes, and music featuring the ’50’s, ’60’s & ’70’s. Free & Open to general public.

Where: Southside Diner, 620 S. Main Street

When: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m  

An Evening with Keith Beauchamp

Filmmaker and activist Keith Beauchamp will be on campus to screen his award-winning film "Till" and to share his insights in a moderated Q&A.

"Till" will be screened at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, in Oden Auditorium. Assistant Professor of American Studies and History Frankie Gourrier ’08 will moderate a discussion with Beauchamp at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 18, in Rosse Hall. A dessert reception will follow immediately in the Stroud Lobby of Storer Hall.

Where: Rose Hall, Kenyon College, 105 College Dr, Gambier, OH 43022

When: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 19

Yoga in the Garden

Where: Brown Family Environmental Center 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH 43022, USA

When: 12:10 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.

Sept. 20

2023 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Mayor Matt Starr of Mount Vernon invites you to join us as we pray for our leaders at our Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by Wendy's of Mount Vernon.

Where: Mount Vernon Nazarene University - Foster Hall, 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 22

Conversation with Gerald L. Coleman

Assistant Professor of English Orchid Tierney will also moderate a conversation with Coleman on Sept. 22 from 11:10 a.m. to noon in Lentz House 204. If you are interested in attending the conversation, please fill in this form to express your interest, although it is not required to attend. 

Coleman was born in Lexington and now makes his home in the Atlanta area. He did his undergraduate work in philosophy, English and religious studies, followed by a master's degree in theology. He is the author of the epic fantasy novel series "The Three Gifts," which currently includes "When Night Fall (Book One)," "A Plague of Shadows (Book Two)" and the upcoming "When Chaos Reigns (Book Three)." 

This event is sponsored by the Department of English, Richard L. Thomas Professorship, and the Faculty Lectureships Committee. 

Where: Lentz House 204-Kenyon College

When: 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sept. 21

Farewell to Summer Sunset Social

Foundation Park Conservancy invites you to join us for a “Farewell to Summer” Sunset Social at Ariel-Foundation Park’s Knox County Foundation Pavilion patio; an event that promises to be a delightful gathering with food, jazz, community, and nature. Chat with old friends and new while enjoying light appetizers, drinks, and music from the Fat Tuesday Jazz and Funk Band. Let’s bid farewell to summer together! 

Tickets are limited and required for admittance into the venue. Ticket includes non-alcoholic refreshments and light appetizers. Bar drinks available for cash/charge. 

Lawn space available outside the venue for music enjoyment at no cost – please bring your own chair or blanket. Event will be held rain or shine.

Where:  Ariel-Foundation Park’s Knox County Foundation Pavilion 

When: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sept. 23

Knox County Suicide Prevention

Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition is holding its thirteenth annual 5k/10k walk and run on September 23.  Parking will be available at the Tower and race day packet pickup as well as the start of the race will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion.  We will also be lighting the tower and having a memorial there to remember our loved ones at 7:30 P.M.  Families and friends may bring a picture to share.  The walk and run event is to help bring suicide awareness to our community, those who have lost a loved one, those who are still suffering, and those who want to remember them. Sign up here. 

Additional information is in this link.

Where: Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio 

When: 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 24

Doc Talk: Managing Your Pain: What’s New?

Join us for a free Doc Talk on Tuesday, October 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. Dr. Andrew McNicol will lead a conversation about the currently available treatment options to help manage pain.

This event is open to the community and will be held in the WFMP 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided.

In Pain Management, the goal is typically to control pain while also trying to address the underlying condition that is causing pain. Join our Doc Talk titled “Managing Your Pain: What’s New?” to discover how to overcome your pain.

Andrew McNicol, MD, is KCH’s Pain Management Physician. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio.

To register for the Doc Talk, please call 740-326-3422 or go to https://www.cognitoforms.com/KnoxCommunityHospital1/DocTalkManagingPainWhatsNew

Where:  Wright Family Medical Pavilion on the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Knox Community Hospital

When: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.