HS & MS Families Seder Service
Join us on Thursday, April 17 from 6-7 p.m. at New Life Church, 665 Harcourt Road in Mount Vernon, for a unique Seder Service designed for high school and middle school families, where you’ll explore the biblical roots of communion, participate in traditional Passover elements with a Christ-centered perspective, and learn how Jesus fulfilled ancient prophecies in a family-friendly environment featuring a light, appetizer-style dinner, an engaging and interactive presentation for all ages, and meaningful opportunities to see, taste, and experience the Passover story through the lens of faith, tradition, and the message of Jesus’ life and purpose.
Keep It Wild: Earth Day Celebration 2025
Celebrate Earth Day at the Brown Family Environmental Center’s free Keep It Wild! festival on Saturday, April 19, from Noon-4 p.m., where guests can enjoy live music, food trucks, children’s games and hands-on activities, as well as engaging wildlife experiences featuring nocturnal mammals from Ohio Nature Education, fascinating insects from OSU’s United Titanium Bug Zoo, and awe-inspiring birds of prey from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, alongside interactive booths hosted by environmentally-focused vendors and organizations—all located at 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier and perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone passionate about protecting our planet and its creatures.
Tuesday, April 15
Safety Council Meeting - Topic: Chemicals, Respirators, and Spills - Speaker: Josh Lester, Asst. Fire Chief, Mount Vernon Fire Department
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: 1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $0-18
Wednesday, April 16
Nutrition Hot Topics with Connections Fitness
WHEN: Noon-12:45 p.m.
WHERE: Knox Community Hospital Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness, Connections Fitness, 1375 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon
Womenlead Wednesdays
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Danville Public Library, 512 S. Market St., Danville
Thursday, April 17
Knox County Conversations: April Roundtable
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
MadCap Living History: Dear Abby (aka Pauline Phillips)
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Friday, April 18
Vernon View Golf Club: Putts For Mutts
WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: 901 Beech St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $20
National Healthcare Decisions Day
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Knox Community Hospital, 307 Vernedale Drive, Mount Vernon
Alcove Dinner Theater: Daddy's Dyin' who's got the will?
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: The Alcove Restaurant, 116 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Saturday, April 19
Fredericktown Spring Fling 2025
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: 10 S. Main St., Fredericktown
Martinsburg Activity Center: Square Dancing 2025
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: 122 W. Liberty St., Martinsburg
