Events

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winter-rific, family-friendly fundraising walk supporting the Winter Sanctuary Knox Countys only emergency homeless shelter. Saturday, February 28th at 4pm in Mount Vernon to help provide seasonal shelter and connect guests with resources for long-term success. Volunteer, start a team, or donate today. Register or donate now at …

Our Sip&Stitch takes place each Saturday 10-12 in the conference room at Happy Bean Cafe on Main Street. A comfortable space and a welcoming group of women. Door prizes, knit-a-longs and more. We also meet more casually on Wednesdays 12-2 in the main cafe area. If you use fiber (thread, yarn, wool)  and use a …

Puppy Ice Cream Social Join us for a Puppy Ice Cream Social! Dogs eat free with the purchase of a human treat Visit any Sticky Fingers Ice Cream location to participate. Each Pup Cup features a small scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a gourmet dog treat made locally by Indigo Lou.

The 5th Annual New Directions EmpowHER Event, themed " Vogue Presence: Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows," is to honor International Women’s Day by celebrating, uplifting, and amplifying the voices of women and girls in Knox County. This vibrant, community-centered event creates intentional space for connection, inspiration, and growth—centering women as leaders, storytellers, and changemakers …

Mount Vernon Players presents Shirley Lauro's A Piece Of My Heart, a play about the lives and sacrifices of the brave women that served in the Vietnam War. This is a powerful, true drama of six women who went to Vietnam: five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain …

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive day downtown on Saturday, March 14. Enjoy themed fun, local shopping, and a lively atmosphere as businesses join in the Shamrock Stroll celebration. Wear your green, bring your friends and family, and spend the day supporting local shops while enjoying the luck of the Irish.

Read with the Horses Second Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Grab your favorite book and join us on the second Saturday of the month for a unique experience designed for readers of all ages and stages. Developed by Stockhands volunteer and teacher, Michelle Lowe, Read with the Horses provides a space …

Columbus Zoo Job Fair Always dreamed of working at the Columbus Zoo? Join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (and Zoombezi Bay!) at one of our job fairs offered throughout the year! While the departments in attendance will vary from fair to fair, stop by and learn more about these potential opportunities: – Guest Relations – …

SUNDAY, March 15, 12-6pJoin us for a Pre - St. Patrick’s Day Market with local baked goods, spices, goat soaps, jewelry, apparel & more! Valerie Long JewelryMinni Farms BakeryKind SoulKoko and FlourOhioTRUEMcDonald Family FarmsJJ's Meat Fixins'JolyPoly by ToriKaityB's Sticker ShopSimply Perfect DesignEvent Sales Company Caramel CornFunky FarmFireside PotteryWood + Wicks HandcraftedAngry Dads Jerky Food Trucks: …