Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast
Join Kenyon College for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Peirce Hall, 201 College Park St., Gambier. This annual event honors Dr. King’s legacy through reflection and dialogue on justice and equality. In partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Knox County community members, the breakfast will feature a powerful keynote address, "The Courage to Pursue Justice and Equality," by Dr. Judy Alston. This free event is open to the public, but registration is required to attend.
The Annex: Watercolors with Jim Leitz
Join The Annex for Watercolors with Jim Leitz on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m.-Noon at 12 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon. This hands-on workshop offers a chance to explore watercolor painting or refine your skills with guidance from professional painter and Kudos artist Jim Leitz. Learn essential techniques like color mixing and applying washes to watercolor paper in a creative and supportive environment. No materials are needed—just bring your enthusiasm and wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your artistic potential!
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Onyx Storm, the third book in The Empyrean Series, Released!
WHEN: 9-10 a.m.
WHERE: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Safety Council Meeting - Topic: Winter Hazards
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: The Gallagher Centre, 1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $0-18
Federal Employment and Internships
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chalmers Library, 103 College Drive, Gambier
Bridging the Impasse: 21st Century Practices for a Stronger Democracy' by Danielle Allen
WHEN: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oden Hall Auditorium, 107 College Drive, Gambier
Wednesday, Jan. 22
From the Scroll to the Book - Guest Speaker, John Byron, PhD
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Kid Life Wednesday
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: New Life Church, 665 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon
Friday, Jan. 24
Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Community Hot Meals
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Saturday, Jan. 25
Dust: Jumpstarting Life on Earth's Coldest, Driest Continent
WHEN: 2-3 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
26th Annual Contenders 4-H Club Tack, Pie and Misc. Items Auction
WHEN: 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Ramser 4-H Activity Center, 700 Perimeter Drive, Mount Vernon
Sunday, Jan. 26
Celebration Service
WHEN: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: New Life Church, 665 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon
