Know your Knox is a monthly newsletter with a list of upcoming events, activities, and classes in Knox County. New things are scheduled everyday so this is not a complete list, but it can be used as a resource. Event dates and times are subject to change so please check in with website provided or the contact person given to confirm details before attending.

November 2018

Monthly Community Events ………………………………………………… 1 - 5 Repeating and Multiple Day Events………………………..…….……… 6 Upcoming Events Highlights……………………………….………………… 7

Type Date Time Cost Event Description / Link Address Contact Info Nov 1 7pm Free Dinner and a Movie: “Fully Awake: Black Mountain” Gund Gallery Through archived photos, films and interviews directors Neeley House and 101 ½ College Dr

Cathryn Davis Zommer examine the origins and lasting influence of Black Gambier

Art Mountain College. In operation from 1933-1957. Food Truck on Site: Trucking Delicious – starts at 5pm More info: http://calendar.kenyon.edu/event/dinner_and_a_movie_fully_awake_black_mountain_college_2008#.W5GJTfZFzPM Nov 1 5pm Donations Annual Christmas Parade Auction and Fundraiser Amato’s Pizza Amato’s Pizza accepted 4th Quarter Happy Hour Networking at 5:00PM, Auction starts at 6:00PM 668 N Sandusky St (740) 393-2003 Free Appetizers! A gift card tree will be on display, with your $20 donation, Mt Vernon you will have the chance at pulling a gift card valued between $5-$100. All

Fundraiser proceeds will be donated to the 2018 Christmas Walk and Main Street Mount Vernon. Nov 1 6pm Free Tyler’s Light Screening and Discussion MVNU

After a college football injury, Tyler Campbell struggled with a prescription Foster Hall pain medication addiction and later turned to heroin, which cost him his Ariel Arena

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Healthy Healthy life. Attend to learn more and come away with preventative resources that 800 Martinsburg Rd can help people choose a drug-free life. Mt. Vernon

Nov 1 6:30pm Free Facing Death Documentary and Discussion Kokosing Nature Hospice of Knox Co Examining the complicated reality of today's modern medicalized death, Preserve offering encounters of patients facing the prospect of dying in a way never 10620 Quarry Chapel imagined. This is the first installment of a 7 month journey to help us all Rd understand and explore death and dying. Come to one or all of these Gambier Healthy LivingHealthy monthly discussion groups. Nov 3 9am $5 – for Dogs of Knox Fund Holiday Pet Photos and Nail Trims Rural King Bethanne Fowler, photo We invite families to have photos of their pets (and children) taken with 1500 Coshocton Rd 740/398-5297 $5 – for Santa. In addition, owners can have their pets nails trimmed. Pets should Mt. Vernon [email protected] trimming be brought on a leash or in a carrier. Pet Christmas stockings, raffle

Fundraiser baskets, and more will be available for donations! Only cash or checks are accepted. All proceeds benefit the Dogs of Knox Fund, Inc Nov 4 3pm Free Kenyon Voice Faculty: An Afternoon of Song Brandi Recital Hall Join the Kenyon Voice Faculty as they present some of their favorite songs! 105 College Dr Their selections will be from a wide range of composers including Mozart, Gambier

Music Brahms, Villa-Lobos, Gershwin and more. Nov 4 1p – Free Disc Golf Outing – Thayer Ridge Park 7077 Thayer Rd Knox Co Park 4pm Pre- Registration is limited to the first 50 people. The disc golf course is a 9 hole Mt. Vernon District registration course which will be played twice for the event. Prizes will be awarded for www.knoxcountyp required 1st – 3rd placings. Donations are requested with all the proceeds used to arks.org upgrade and maintain the disc golf course. For more information about the

Healthy LivingHealthy course, go to www.pdga.com and search for Thayer Ridge. Pre-Register: www.knoxcountyparks.org Nov 5 1pm – Free The Pop-up Show – Gallery Opening Schnormeier Gallery 5pm Featuring Art from Gund Gallery Associates, Kenyon College; MVNU, COTC MVNU

Art Students. Pop-Up is an open-call, juried show featuring student work Buchwald Center

Art from area Knox County colleges. With the goal of building community 211 S Main St through the arts. This gallery exhibit runs from Nov. 5 – Nov. 16. The Gallery Mt. Vernon is open M-F, 1pm – 5pm Nov 6 5:30pm $40 – String Art: Fall Leaf The Makery The Makery includes all Our instructors, Taryn and Cortney from A Bushel and a Peck, will be 1 N Main St 740-324-5124

supplies guiding you each step of the way! You will learn how to work the pattern, Mt. Vernon

Art nail spacing, string weaving and shading. Reserve your spot online at www.themakeryonmain.com or call the store: 740-324-5124 Nov. 8 7pm Free Abraham Lincoln (aka Robert Brugler) – Thanksgiving tribute The Grand Hotel www.elixirpresents

(donations 12 Public Square .com accepted) More information: www.elixirpresents.com Lower Level

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Nov 9 6pm Free Film Screening: “I Am Not Your Negro” Community A 2016 documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin's foundation Theater unfinished manuscript, "Remember This House." Narrated by actor Samuel Gund Gallery L. Jackson, the film explores the history of racism in the United States 101 ½ College Dr

History through Baldwin's reminiscences as well as his personal observations of Gambier American History. Film is in French with English Subtitles Nov 8am $20 -by Golden 5k and .5K Run/Walk MVNU 10 11/9 Come join us in celebrating MVNU 50th anniversary! Whether you run, walk, 800 Martinsburg Rd or snack, we’ve got just the thing for you! Join us for the 5k run or the .5k Mt. Vernon $25-day of golden snack walk. All proceeds go towards Knox Co. Food for the Hungry Register online:

Healthy LivingHealthy https://racepenguin.com/events/mvnugoldrush5k/?fbclid=IwAR3ygWEYXo Prv-OA4hUw4_mEF482MHlTx7JvAOgiw1Xod4WAp1Wdd50hfWM Nov 9am – Free Artisan Craft Show and Sale Faith Baptist Sara Smith 10 3pm Presented by American Heritage Girls troop OH0377, the 3rd annual Artisan 8764 Martinsburg Rd [email protected]

Craft Show and Sale will take place on November 10th from 9am to 3pm at Mt Vernon (740) 358-9337.

Art Faith Baptist Church. Come see and shop from regional artists, crafters, and vendors. Nov 1pm Free MVNU – Homecoming Concert MVNU MVNU Music Dept. 10 Collegians Chorale, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Goliards, and more 800 Martinsburg Rd www.mvnu.edu showcase vocal and instrumental music with special guest alumni. Mt. Vernon

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Nov 8:15pm Free MVNU – Homecoming Entertainment Showcase MVNU 10 – 10pm MVNU Theatre and the Music Department are partnering to invite you to a 800 Martinsburg Rd showcase featuring the combined talents of MVNU alumni and current Mt. Vernon

Theater students. The evening will feature a variety of performance numbers and is welcome to all ages. This event is free to all! Nov 4pm Free Kenyon College: A Tour of Italy Brandi Recital hall 11 Presenting Kenyon’s Opera and Music Theater workshop’s fall performance 105 College Dr with music and selection from Italian composers and opera. Gambier

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Nov. 7:30pm $25 Community Concert: Five SAX Memorial Theater www.ccaofknoxcount

11 Can be Saxophone artists whose concerts use of theatrical elements, their strong 112 E High St y.com purchased connection with the audience, and their spontaneous approach to making Mt. Vernon Music online music make it magical More info: www.ccofknoxcounty.com

Nov 6:30pm Free Heroin(e) Special Screening and Discussion Knox Memorial 14 Three women fight to break the cycle, one life at a time 112 E High St A Netflix Original Documentary Short. Join us as we expand our knowledge Mt. Vernon about addiction and to hear encouraging testimonies from local individuals whose lives have been touched by these issues. Healthy LivingHealthy Trailer: https://youtu.be/khSO7qEKbvo Nov 7pm Free KCLFs Preservation Celebration B&O Depot Knox Co landmarks 14 we recap the year in historic preservation around Knox County by 507 High St Foundation recognizing community members' efforts in saving historic places, revealing Mt. Vernon (740) 358-8977 our annual "Endangered Landmarks List", and the celebrating the first-ever

History entries on the KNOX COUNTY LANDMARK REGISTRY. Come learn about some of Knox County's most unique and endangered sites. Refreshments will be provided Nov 7pm Free “White Like Her” with Gail Lukasik Gund Gallery 14 In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, Gail explores her mother’s 101 ½ College Dr decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and Gambier the price she paid for choosing whiteness. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly “out” her mother, Gail changed how she looks at race

History and heritage. More Info: http://calendar.kenyon.edu/event/white_like_her_with_gail_lusalik#.W5GJ TfZFzPM

Nov 5:30pm Free Hope for the Holidays Hospice of Knox 15 Join us for the opportunity to talk and learn techniques to help you cope 17700 Coshocton Rd during the holidays. Light refreshments, support and encouragement will be Mt. Vernon

Living Healthy Healthy provided. Nov 7pm Free 6th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert Mt. Vernon Middle

15 The Mount Vernon City Schools is proud to present our beginning orchestra 298 Martinsburg Rd and band students in their first concert! Students will demonstrate the Mt. Vernon Music learning growth and perform a couple of seasonal tunes. The concert is free and open to the public. Nov 5pm $10 2018 U.P.M.A.C. National Finals Waterford UMC Mid Ohio Karate 4 16 Seniors 60+ State and National rated Martial Arts Tournament. Events to be held 10595 Waterford Rd Kids free include: Black Belt Team Fighting, Continuous Sparring, One Point Sparring, Fredericktown

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Nov 10am $10 2018 U.P.M.A.C. National Finals Waterford UMC Mid Ohio Karate 4 17 Seniors 60+ State and National rated Martial Arts Tournament. Events to be held 10595 Waterford Rd Kids free include: Synchronized Kata, Synchronized Weapons, Musical Kata, Breaking. Fredericktown

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Nov 10:30a Free Friends and Family Day Christ the King Christ the King 18 m Join us for our Sunday service with special guest singer, Jonathan White and 15598 McClelland Rd Church a Thanksgiving Dinner after the service. Fredericktown www.ctk.today

Festival

Nov 1pm – Free Model Train Display – Open House CA&C Depot Michael Cassady 18 4pm These miniature trains are highly detailed as the members have created a 1 Columbus Rd 740-504-2766 miniature world incorporating the sights, and sounds of the past. See these Mt. Vernon OH

Trains amazing displays made by the Kokosing Valley Central Railroad Club. Nov 6:30pm $35 – The Great “Thanksgiving” Pumpkin/Floral Design Workshop C.A. & C. Depot, Knox Co Park 20 covers cost Amanda Jedlinsky of Everberry Farm and Flora will show you how to design 501 S Main Street, District of all a pumpkin centerpiece with fall themed flowers to create a stunning display Mount Vernon www.knoxcountyp

materials for your table. Pumpkins, flowers and all other materials and tools needed arks.org

Art will be provided. Pre-Register Online: https://www.everberryfarm.com/registration/thanksgiving-centerpiece Nov 11am – Free Free Community Self Defense Class Lashley Training 24 12pm Pre- Try out a self-defense class for free! Provided by Lashley Training Center. Center Register Pre-Register www.lashleytrainingcenter.com/selfdefense 316 S Main St

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Nov 1p – Free Christmas Walk/Parade 102 S Main St 740-393-1481 25 5pm People of all ages line the streets of downtown Mount Vernon for the Mt. Vernon

Christmas Parade and Walk. Organized by the Mount Vernon News, the parade features a new theme each year, from the Victorian era to classic nursery rhymes, and more. The Christmas Walk features train and carousel Festival rides for kids, family photos with Santa, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts can be found in downtown businesses. The celebration wraps up with a Christmas Carol Sing at Public Square Nov 1pm – Free Senior Art Exhibit: Edward Steffanni – Gallery Opening Schnormeier Gallery 26 5pm Featuring Art from senior student, Edward Steffanni. This gallery exhibit MVNU

runs from Nov. 26 – Dec.6. The Gallery is open M-F, 1pm – 5pm Buchwald Center

Art 211 S Main St Mt. Vernon Nov 7pm Free Finding Sustainability in 72 Sq Feet Gund Gallery Theater

28 Leaving their successful careers and comfortable home behind, they took Lower Level off with their tiny, renovated, vintage, "canned ham" camper-trailer -- all 72 101 ½ College Dr Travel square feet of it. Accompanied by stunning images, their story outlines how Gambier they spend equal time in service, employment, and travel each year. Nov. 7pm Free Rick Nelson (aka Desmond Wall) The Grand Hotel www.elixirpresents

29 (donation 12 Public Square .com s More information: www.elixirpresents.com Lower Level

History accepted) Nov 6pm $38 – Paint and Sip: Fall Trees The Makery The Makery 29 includes all Come in for a fun evening with Taryn and Courtney as they guide you 1 N Main St 740-324-5124 supplies through painting a fun picture. We provide your first glass of wine for free. Mt. Vernon

After that, it is a $1 donation to Feed the Hungry for each glass. Or, BYOB!

Art (Not a wine drinker? No worries. We will have tea or coffee)Reserve your spot online at www.themakeryonmain.com or call the store: 740-324-5124

Repeating and Multiple Day Events

Restored Conference (Nov 8 – Nov 11) The Eyes of Freedom (Nov 4 – 8) Knox Memorial Building Knox Memorial Building 112 East High St, Mt. Vernon 112 East High St, Mt. Vernon $10 – per Day Open Daily 10am – 8pm $30 – 3 day pass Free (donations accepted) Conference to hold fellowship and hear teachings An Interactive traveling tribute to the sacrifice of all who from spiritual leaders. answer our Nation’s call. This powerful uninterrupted 30 More info: min documentary showcases the newly unveiled “Silent https://www.facebook.com/events/459564951191187/ Battle” sculpture traveling with the Eyes of Freedom art exhibit. More info: www.knoxcountymemorialbuilding.org/events.html Christmas at the Castle, a Kingdom of Lights (Nov 1 – Jan 6) Landoll’s Mohican Castle 561 Township Rd 3352, Loudonville Join us nightly at dusk for this magical journey. Stroll the property, see the castle decked out with over 100,000 lights, take pictures with our outdoor Christmas tree, and listen to Holiday music playing throughout the property. This is an outdoor walking event. It is handicap accessible but is on hilly paved terrain. - Free Hot cocoa Friday and Saturdays - Carolers every Friday Night - Santa will be visiting every Saturday November 17th - December 22nd 6PM-8PM $8 per vehicle – Friday and Saturdays Free – all other evenings More info: www.landollsmohicancastle.com Orange Barrel Presents: It’s a Wonderful Life (Nov. 8 -10, 14-17) Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, Great Room 1250 Vernonview Dr., Mt. Vernon $10 - tickets Seating begins at 6:30pm Performance begins at 7pm More info and buy tickets: https://ohiodrama.com/index.php/productions/53-it-s-a-wonderful-life Friends of the Library Warehouse Sale (June 1 – November 3) 13081 Coffing Rd, Mt Vernon Open: 10am – 6pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturdays Sale of books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks, records, magazines $5 donation per bag of books Local Farmer Markets Edible Knox Mt. Vernon Locations through Mt Vernon that have fresh plants for you 23 Public Square to pick what veggies you need and recipes to make a yummy Every Saturday and healthy meal. More info: 9am – 12pm http://www.gethealthyknox.com/edible-knox.html

Upcoming Event Highlights

December

 Knox Community Jazz Orchestra o Dec 2  Fire and Ice o Dec. 8 o Over 600 luminaries will light your paths to Honey Run Waterfall  Holiday Luminary Event o Dec. 14 – Ariel Park

January

 Auditions: Anne of Green Gables o Orange Barrel Productions o Date and time to be announced

February

 The Alcove Dinner Show: The Savannah Sipping Society o Dates available Feb. 1 – March 2 o Tickets are $40-$50 per person o Details: https://alcoverestaurant.com/index.php/en/tickets  Aktion Club Valentines Dance o Time and Date to be announced

March

 DD Awareness Month Kickoff Dance o Time and Date to be announced  The McCartney Years Concert o March 2 o Tickets are $25 o Details: http://ccaofknoxcounty.com/