An Evening of Celebration for All Things Green!
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5-8:15 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park (10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon) for an Evening of Celebration SquareFREE Community Concert, proudly presented by the Knox County Foundation and community supporters, honoring the park’s 10th anniversary alongside milestone celebrations for cherished greenspace partners, including the 25th anniversaries of Owl Creek Conservancy and Philander Chase Conservancy, the 10th anniversary of Kokosing Nature Preserve, and the 30th anniversaries of Knox County Park District and the Brown Family Environmental Center, while also welcoming Habitat for Humanity of Knox County as new neighbors; the night begins at 5 PM with food trucks, booths, and cash bar, followed by Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra with Rachel Sepulveda performing 6–8:15 p.m., free and open to all.
Cruise-In Benefit -All Makes/Models & Motorcycles Welcome!
Join us at Ariel-Foundation Park, The Lakes, for the Cruise-In Benefit on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., where all makes, models, and motorcycles are welcome for a special community gathering with purpose, as this heartfelt event raises funds to establish college savings for two young children, ages 5 and 8, who tragically lost their mother in an accident, with every dollar of proceeds going directly to their future; the day will feature a minimum of 25 trophies awarded, exciting displays, fellowship among car and motorcycle enthusiasts, plus a silent auction with details to come, and opportunities for sponsorships are still available, making this both a celebration of vehicles and a powerful act of compassion.
Monday, Oct. 6
Family Storytime
WHEN: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Teen MakerSpace Activity: Cutesy Ghosts and Haunted Figurines!
WHEN: 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Youth Services Fall into Fun
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Back to School Anti-Bulling Program
WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 60 Parrott St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $0-40
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Human Rights Defenders: A Gallery
WHEN: 11 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Oden Hall, 107 College Drive, Gambier
Let's Get Personal: Crafting a Personal Statement
WHEN: 11:10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Chalmers Library, 103 College Drive, Gambier
"Parable of the Sower" Lunchtime Book Discussion
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Film Screening: 'Banned Together'
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Oden Hall, 107 College Drive, Gambier
Silver Screeners: The Misfits
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Storytime for Twos and Early Threes
WHEN: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Thursday, Oct. 9
Preschool Storytime
WHEN: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Flesh and Blood Tournaments
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
Friday, Oct. 10
Story Time
WHEN: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Memorial for Tom Stamp ’73 H’22
WHEN: 3-4 p.m.
WHERE: Rosse Hall, 105 College Drive, Gambier
Saturday, Oct. 11
JROTC Raider Fitness Competition and Service Day
WHEN: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Public Square, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon
YMCA Annual Golf Outing 2025
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Chapel Hill Golf Course, 7516 Johnstown Road, Mount Vernon
We Ride with Cam Bike and Horse Poker Runs
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: 311 S. Mechanic St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $50
Brown Bag at the Fletcher Easement
WHEN: Noon-2 p.m.
WHERE: Earnest Road, Howard
Sunday, Oct. 12
Geology Hike & Talk – Honey Run Highlands & Waterfall Park
WHEN: 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Honey Run Waterfall, 10855 Hazel Dell Road, Howard
