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Mar
22
Fri
Goin’ to the Dogs @ Woodward Opera House
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In partnership with Arms of an Angel Foundation, The Woodward Opera House and The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra will be bringing you an amazing night of music. This benefit concert will raise money for the Mount Vernon Police Department as they are purchasing a new K9 Officer. With us for the evening will be K9 Officer Tuk, and K9 Officer Nova along with their handlers. Officers from the MVPD will share stories throughout the event about the K9s and the work they are doing in our community. We will hear from Chief Morgan and Captain Burns as well as Mr Dave Culbertson whose family started the Arms of an Angel Foundation. All proceeds from this event and donations collected that evening will go directly to the foundation to assist with this fundraiser. We encourage you to attend and share this evening! A meet and greet with MVPD officers will immediately follow the concert. For tickets and information visit www.TheWoodward.org

Mar
23
Sat
Pancake Breakfast Benefit @ East Knox High School
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Traveling Acres Petting Zoo Easter Extravaganza @ Traveling Acres
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The wait is over! 🐣🥚🐰
Our new facility is ready for the first event in it. We are so excited to share our love and passion of agriculture and farming through agritourism, in more ways than before.
WHEN? MARCH 23rd, 24th and 30th 10am-5pm.
•Admission $10 adults, $5 kids 2 and up. Admission includes petting zoo, farm sensory activites, take your own photos with our mini highlanders and THE EASTER BUNNY!
**Each kiddo will get to pick a special easter egg out of a basket. Prizes varie from candy, pick an animal for a special 1-on-1 picture (including 🦘), a stuffie, craft, etc.**
Things to do:
•Cuddle on our 50+ animals including: A camel, parrot, mini potbelly pigs, goats, mini cows, ponies, donkeys, highlander cows, alpacas, bunnies and chicks.
•Farm sensory activites.
•Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
•Pictures with Mini highlander cows.
•Crafts.
Chicks and Bunnies will be for sale:
🐥 Lemon Blue Bantam Cochins
🐥 Silkies
🐥 Blue Splash Bantam Cochins
🐥 Splash Bantam Cochins
🐥 Black Bantam Cochins
🐥 Mottled bantam Cochins
🐥 Calico Bantam Cochins
🐥 Polish
🐰 TBD
Our gift shop will be open and full of Easter goodies. We have the CUTEST stuffies, shirts and so much more!
‼️HELP US: We need your help getting the word out, tag your friends and family who would be interested in this event and share this post. We will enter all supporters into a raffle for a free animal shirt or one of our new adorable stuffies! ‼️
If you have a sensory kiddo with special needs, message us for a private appointment.
📍12760 Yankee Street. Bellville, Ohio 44813
Mount Vernon FirstNaz Easter Eggstravaganza @ Mt. Vernon First Church of the Nazarene
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Mount Vernon FirstNaz Easter Eggstravaganza
Egg Hunt – Games – Music – Easter Story – Candy
March 23rd @ 1 pm…Free Event
5th Grade and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Rain or Shine (in case of bad weather hunt will be inside)
Preregister online at firstnaz.net or at the door
807 Coshocton Ave Mount Vernon Ohio

Riverside Park & River Cleanup @ Riverside Park
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come out and help Boy Scout Troop 338 & 339 clean up trash left behind from illegal dumpimg and abandoned camps along the riverbanks. Wheelbarrows, shovels, and grabbers provided. RSVP appreciated but not required

Chamber Singers Spring Concert @ Rosse Hall
Mar 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Under the direction of Professor of Music Benjamin Locke.

WHEN 8:00 pm
WHERE Rosse Hall
Mar
28
Thu
Experience Easter @ Cornerstone Community Church Fredericktown
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

An interactive 4D walk-thru drama for your whole family to experience together.

Mar
29
Fri
Experience Easter @ Cornerstone Community Church Fredericktown
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

An interactive 4D walk-thru drama for your whole family to experience together.

Apr
6
Sat
Drive thru Chicken BBQ @ Monroe Twp Firefighters
Apr 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Apr
12
Fri
2024 Knox County Quilt Show @ Faith Baptist Church
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Celebrate Local Creativity and Craftsmanship at the 2024 Knox County Quilt Show

Mt Vernon, OH – The Knox County’s Quilt Guild Quilt Show is coming back, and promises to once again showcase the artistry and skill of local quilters. Hosted by the Knox County Quilt Guild, A QUILTER’S CELEBRATION promises to be a feast for the eyes, featuring a stunning display of over 200 locally crafted quilts, and more!

The Knox County Quilt Show is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 12th from 10am-6pm and Saturday April 13th, from 10am-5pm at Faith Baptist Church at 8764 Martinsburg Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Admission is only $5, and will include the opportunity to register for extraordinary door prizes!  This year’s show will feature a wide array of quilts, ranging from traditional designs to modern creations. Quilters from around Mount Vernon and beyond will have the opportunity to exhibit their work and share their passion for quilting with the community.

“We are excited to bring the Knox County Quilt Guild Quilt Show, A QUILTER’S CELEBRATION, back for another year,” said Robin Jordan, President of the Quilt Guild. “This event is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community. It’s a wonderful opportunity for quilters to showcase their talent and for visitors to be inspired by their work.”

In addition to the quilt displays, the Knox County Quilt Show will offer FREE door prizes, a craft table of discount priced quilt related items donated by Quilt Guild members as well as several vendor tables.  The vendors tables will include speciality hand dyed fabrics, scissor sharpening (while you wait), craft and fabric tables, and much much more!  Some of the displayed quilts will even be offered for sale!

Both novice and experienced quilters and attendees may learn new techniques, get tips from our local experts, and find inspiration for their own quilting projects.

The Knox County Quilt Show is made possible thanks to the support of vendors, sponsors, Quilt Guild members, volunteers, and our quilting community. Their contributions help make this event a success and promote the art of quilting in Knox County and beyond.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of local quilters at the 2024 Knox County Quilt Show. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned quilter or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade quilts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s show.

For more information about the 2024 Knox County Quilt Show, including how to participate or attend, please contact Glenn Fischer, this year’s quilt show organizer, and Quilt Guild member, at gfischer@custard.com or 740-627-1035.