Kids to Parks Day
Celebrate outdoor fun at Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Lakes in Ariel-Foundation Park, a free family-friendly event presented by Ariel-Foundation Park and Partners featuring youth fishing with Knox County Fish and Game, archery, scout activities, water bottle rockets, BB guns, games, and demonstrations from PAK United, 4-H, and the Mount Vernon Fire Department, plus free hot dogs and drinks served from Noon to 2 p.m. by the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon.
Author Event with Kristy Boyce
Join a special literary celebration at Paragraphs Bookstore on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to Noon for an exciting author event with Kristy Boyce, marking the release of her newest book *Rolls & Rivalry, where readers can meet the Columbus, Ohio writer known for popular titles such as Dungeons and Drama, Dating and Dragons, Hot British Boyfriend, and Hot Dutch Daydream, making this a wonderful opportunity for fans and book lovers to celebrate a bestselling author and discover her latest young adult romance adventure.
Monday, May 11
Healthy Teaching Kitchen- Connections Fitness
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
PRICE: $15
Tech Take Apart Day
WHEN: 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Tuesday, May 12
Board Meeting - Training with Coshocton County
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Knox DD, 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Lions Club Meeting
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, May 13
Ribbon Cutting at the Fredericktown Area Historical Society
WHEN: Noon-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fredericktown Area Historical Society, 33 E. College St., Fredericktown
Healthy Teaching Kitchen
WHEN: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
PRICE: $15
Knox Educational Service Center - Ribbon Cutting & Open House
WHEN: 3-5 p.m.
WHERE: 107 S. Main St., 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon
It's Coming to Your Backyard: Another Tick Talk
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church, 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Movie Night at the Library - Noises Off
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mullberry St., Mount Vernon
Thursday, May 14
Shred Day (Household Shredding for no cost)
WHEN: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Knox County Service Center parking lot on E. Chestnut St., across from service center and courthouse, Mount Vernon
Middle School Life: After School Hangout
WHEN: 3-4 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside Dairy, 1 Fountain St., Mount Vernon
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Central Christian Church, 17833 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Vernon Developmental Center, 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mount Vernon
Nellie Open Mic Night
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Happy Street Brü Werks, 209 S. Gay St., Mount Vernon
A Conversation with Paul Tazewell
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Friday, May 15
Midwest Comedy Tour @ KnoxView Farm Winery
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolwalter Vineyards/ KnoxView Farm Winery, 7524 Phillips Road, Fredricktown
Saturday, May 16
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Mount Vernon Public Square, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Sip & Stitch
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Happy Bean, 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $3
Beginner Stained Glass Class
WHEN: Noon-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Gallery on Gambier, 14 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon
Knox County Master Gardener Plant Sale
WHEN: 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Ramser 4-H Activity Center, 700 Perimeter Drive, Mount Vernon
