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Bunnies for Babes 2025

March 17-April 11l, 2025

Our libraries are collecting NEW stuffed animals to be given to children throughout Knox County for Easter.
Drop off NEW stuffed animals at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Fredericktown Community Library, Gambier Community Library and the Danville Public Library.

If you or someone you know is in need, please contact Lisa at 740-392-2665 ext. 8236. Thank you for your help in making a child feel special.

Knox Community Jazz Orchestra Swings Out of Winter with a Concert at the Woodward Opera House The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra returns to the Woodward Opera House stage on Friday, March 21, with a concert of old favorites and striking new arrangements.

Titled “Shake That Cabin Fever,” the concert will celebrate the end of a rigorous winter and the coming of warmer, longer days. Admission is free, with donations accepted at the door. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m.

“I’m thinking of this concert as a hearty taste of musical comfort food that we can all savor, remembering winter and welcoming spring,” said Ted Buehrer, leader of the jazz orchestra. “And I can’t think of a better venue than the Woodward, with its intimate warmth, where we’ve had the privilege of performing on many occasions.”

The program includes big-band classics like “In the Mood,” associated with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” the theme song of Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. “Basie Straight Ahead” showcases the genius of Sammy Nestico, the longtime arranger for the Count Basie Orchestra.

One of the newer pieces on the set list is “Happy People,” an inventive, upbeat tune from 2002 by the Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett. The jazz orchestra will also perform a beautifully harmonized arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” as well as an arrangement, by Buehrer, of Frederic Chopin’s well-loved piano composition, “Nocturne.”

The twenty-member jazz orchestra features active and retired music educators from Knox County and the surrounding area, along with professionals and accomplished amateurs who perform around central Ohio. The group last performed at the Woodward in September 2024, in a joint concert with the Mount Vernon Community Band. A year ago, the jazz orchestra held a benefit concert at the Woodward to raise money for the Mount Vernon Police Department’s acquisition of a new “K9 officer” dog.

Buehrer, a music professor at Kenyon College, founded the group in 2017, reviving a local big-band tradition that dates back to the Riley Norris Orchestra of the 1960s, the Bob Bechtel Big Band of the 1980s, and the Colonial City Big Band that followed it.

The jazz orchestra has won an enthusiastic local following, with performances at Ariel Foundation Park, the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, Kenyon College, the annual Tops ’n’ Pops concert of the Mount Vernon City Schools, and the invitational jazz festival of the Centerburg School District. For several years, the big band has also held concerts to benefit Food for the Hungry.

For more information about the March 21 concert, email info@knoxcommunityjazz.org or go to the band’s webpage, www.knoxcommunityjazz.org.

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📢 Silent Auction & Bake Sale for Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Allgeyer

Join us on Monday, March 24th, for a Silent Auction and Bake Sale at The Centerburg Church of Christ to support Ryan Allgeyer and his family with medical expenses.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 3830 Columbus Rd, Centerburg, OH 43011

Bidding ends at 6:30 PM, so come early to place your bids and enjoy some delicious treats!

💙 If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Courtney or Sam at 740-625-5401.

Let’s come together as a community to support one of our own! 🙌🚒 #SupportRyanAllgeyer #SilentAuction #CommunityStrong

Tire Recycle Day – Saturday March 29th 8am-Noon or until the trailers are full

Knox County Fairgrounds

Show your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Stop by to receive a mini sculpture kit that includes air dry clay, acrylic paint, & paint brush. You may also use any additional craft supplies (except for additional clay) that you may have at home to give your sculpture a unique twist. Design your sculpture at home and return it to us by April 12th at 3 pm. The Tiny Sculpture Show will run from April 14th-30th. All of the tiny masterpieces will be displayed for all to see! This is not a judged show. All ages are invited to participate. We just ask that all sculptures are family-friendly and no additional clay is used other than what we have given you. After April 30th, remember to pick up your creation so you can display it at home. Supplies are limited. Please call with questions.

🌸 Spring Arts & Crafts Fair – April 5, 2025! 🎨🛍️

Come us for a blooming good time at the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by Colonial City WOTM Chapter 100! 🌿✨

📅 Saturday, April 5, 2025
📍 Moose Lodge
🛍️ Shop from your favorite vendors
🍿 Limited concessions available

This FREE event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family for a day filled with unique handmade crafts, seasonal décor, and one-of-a-kind finds!

🌷 Support local artisans and celebrate the arrival of spring! Don’t miss out! 🎉

🍝 Spaghetti Fundraiser for Dream Catchers 4H Club! 🍝

Join the Dream Catchers 4H Club for a Spaghetti Fundraiser on April 5th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Thrall Lodge building in Fredericktown!

Enjoy a delicious meal by donation, including spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and a drink. Eat, connect, and support a great cause—every donation helps make a difference for these young leaders!

Come hungry and show your support for Dream Catchers 4H!

Enjoy an Evening of Laughter with Steve Feazel!

Join us on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, at 6 PM for a night of comedy at First Baptist Church, 303 S. Edgewood Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Acclaimed comedian Steve Feazel will take the stage, delivering an evening of clean, family-friendly humor.

This event is open to the public, and while admission is free, a love offering will be accepted.

For more details, call 740-392-8636 or visit fbcmtv.com. Don’t miss this night of faith and laughter!

🎸 Rock and Roll with Elvis’ Lost Brother! 🎸

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and memories with Elvis’ Lost Brother at the AMVETS on West 4th Street in Mansfield!

🗓 Wednesday, April 9, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 AMVETS | West 4th Street, Mansfield
💵 No Cover – Free Admission!

Get ready to dance, sing along, and relive the magic of Elvis with this high-energy performance. It’s a fun night out you won’t want to miss—bring your friends and enjoy the show!