Breakfast With Santa
Join us for our 3rd annual Breakfast With Santa! Santa and Mrs. Claus are excited to see you and there will be craft activities, holiday movies, and breakfast sponsored by McDonald s. More details coming soon!
Food for the Hungry - Snowflake Gala 2025
PRESS RELEASE Contact Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059 contact @foodforthehungrycares.org Dec 1, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Enjoy an evening of glamour and giving at Food For The Hungry?s Snowflake Gala. MOUNT VERNON, OH ? On Saturday, December 13, Food For The Hungry will host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of its 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000. Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM. A stylish reception and gourmet dinner thoughtfully prepared by the talented Stuart Washington and the Knox County Career Center Culinary Arts lab will be served at 7 PM. Then, raise a paddle during an exciting live auction ? all proceeds will directly benefit families and individuals in Knox County. As the evening unfolds, guests will enjoy live entertainment by the sensational Knox Community Jazztet and MTV Arts. The Gala will be held at the Lowry Center, 221 Duff St, Gambier, OH 43022, which will be transformed into an elegant venue for the occasion. This year?s gala honors Bruce Jacklin, foremost advocate for the arts in the Knox County community, with the William A. Stroud Jr. Award for Public Service. Co-Hosts for the event are his longtime theatrical colleagues Kelly Yerxa Lauth and Leah Stone Miller. Tickets for the 2025 Snowflake Gala are priced at $100 per person with net proceeds benefiting Food For The Hungry. Tickets may be reserved by visiting www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org/snowflakegala, which offers online payment options. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, December 5, 2025. All net proceeds and donations from the Fund-a-Cause auction benefit families and individuals in need in Knox County. If you or your company would like to sponsor a dinner table ($1,000 for eight people) or support the Gala in some other way, please contact Snowflake Gala Committee Member Aubrey Matkovick at matkovick1@kenyon.edu or (740) 427-5857. All sponsors will be recognized in the program for the Gala. If you are unable to attend the 2025 Snowflake Gala but still wish to support Food For The Hungry, please consider making a contribution either online at www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org or via the U.S. mail to Food For The Hungry c/o Wilging, Roush & Parsons CPAs, 1684 Venture Drive, Suite B. Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Anyone can support Food For The Hungry by donating online or at one of the collection points throughout Knox County on Friday, December 12. Visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org for collection points, continued opportunities to donate and volunteer, and find more information about upcoming events. To view the Food For The Hungry Live Broadcast from the Memorial Theater at Knox Memorial on December 12 from 9:00 AM?5:00 PM, visit www.mvnu.tv or the Food For The Hungry of Knox County YouTube channel. The broadcast can also be heard live on 100.9 FM, 93.7 HD2 WMVO, the WMVO listening APP, and WMVO.com. Live updates will also be available throughout the day on 90.9 FM WNZR and 93.7 The Super Q. Food For The Hungry ?Working Together To Care For Our Neighbors. ###
PAK United and The Woodward Opera House Announce the 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop
PAK United and The Woodward Opera House Announce the 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop Mount Vernon, OH ? PAK United, in partnership with The Woodward Opera House, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Mrs. Claus Workshop for its second year. This free, family-friendly community event will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Woodward Opera House. Families are invited to join the holiday fun and create lasting memories at this magical winter celebration. Children will have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa and enjoy enchanting holiday stories told by Mrs. Claus herself. The event will feature a variety of community partners who will be set up throughout the venue, passing out treats and goodies to the children in attendance. One of the highlights of the evening is the cookie decorating station, generously sponsored by Knox County Career Center. Children can get creative and decorate their own festive cookies to take home or enjoy at the event. This workshop is designed to bring joy and holiday spirit to the community, fostering togetherness and supporting local families. Admission is free, and all activities are open to the public, ensuring everyone can join in the seasonal festivities. Event Details: ? What: 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop ? When: Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 PM ? 7:30 PM ? Where: The Woodward Opera House ? Presented by: PAK United & The Woodward Opera House ? Admission: Free For more information about the event or how to get involved as a community partner, please contact PAK United or The Woodward Opera House by emailing Dena@TheWoodward.org or calling 740-462-3163. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and celebrate the season with us at the 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop!
