State of the City Address
Join the Knox County Chamber of Commerce for the annual State of the City Address with Mayor Matthew Starr on March 26, from 8-9:30 a.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.) at the Knox Memorial Building Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, where attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast included in the $20 per person ticket price while gaining valuable insights into the city’s progress, key initiatives, and future plans—an excellent opportunity for community members and business leaders to engage directly with Mayor Starr and stay informed about Mount Vernon’s direction.
Bunnies for Babes 2025
From March 17 to April 11, 2025, the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, along with Fredericktown Community Library, Gambier Community Library, and Danville Public Library, will be collecting new stuffed animals for the Bunnies for Babes 2025 initiative, bringing joy to children throughout Knox County this Easter season, and if you or someone you know is in need of a stuffed animal, please contact Lisa at 740-392-2665 ext. 8236—thank you for helping make a child feel special by donating a new stuffed animal at any participating library location during this meaningful community campaign.
Monday, March 24
Hot Meal
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Paint Event @ Burrata Woodfired
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: 668 N. Sandusky St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $37
Tuesday, March 25
Wesleyan Holiness Connection Pastors and Leaders Day
WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
Men’s Bible Study
WHEN: 1-2 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Lions Club Meeting
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mulberry Church, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Music Trivia
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: 668 N. Sandusky St., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, March 26
Annual Ohio's Largest Garage and Craft Sale
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Knox County Fairgrounds, 125 Fairgrounds Road, Mount Vernon
Thursday, March 27
Women’s Bible Study
WHEN: 9:30-11 a.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Youth Leader Summit
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Foster Hall inside of Ariel Arena, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $40
Independent Knox Housing Program featuring Dawn Karns, Steve Frye & Sarah Daubenspeck
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m.
WHERE: The Carriage House, 106 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon
Friday, March 28
Senior Lunches at Sertoma
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: 132 N. Central Ave., Utica
Community Hot Meals
WHEN: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Singles Ministry
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
The Warner Concert Series: Invisible Guy
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Kenyon College Department of Music, Kenyon College, Brandi Recital Hall, Mount Vernon
Live Music: Appalachian Outlaws Duo
WHEN: 7:30-11 p.m.
WHERE: 22001 Coshocton Ave., Howard
Saturday, March 29
American Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: 12 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Athletic Recruitment Day
WHEN: Noon-4 p.m.
WHERE: Foster Hall inside of Ariel Arena, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
Trash Junkies rOcKiN Legends Sports Bar & Grill
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Legends Sports Bar & Grill, 110 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon
Sunday, March 30
Sunday Worship
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mulberry Church, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Church Welcome and Information Class
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
WHERE: New Life Church, 665 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon
