Community Events

Show kicks off at 9:30 AM as we celebrate 25 years of the Horse Park! Enjoy halter, showmanship, pleasure, horsemanship, and cowboy trail classes and then at 1pm we will be going to speed classes of barrels, poles, flags, stake race and keyhole.

For centuries Europeans believed the world’s largest jungle concealed the glittering kingdom of El Dorado. Hundreds had died looking for it, leaving many convinced that the Amazon was truly inimical to
humankind.

In 1925, Percy Fawcett launched an expedition, determined to prove that this ancient civilization—
which he dubbed “Z”—existed. Then he and his entire expedition vanished.

Eighty years later, after stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, acclaimed New Yorker writer David Grann set out to learn what happened.

Read the book and come discuss what he found.

Take an easy walk along the outer edge of our labyrinth trail and see how many fairy houses you can spy!  These are visible from the hiking trail so please be sure to stay on the path (the fairies are very shy and don’t like to be disturbed…also, it’s not good for native vegetation to be stepped on).  You’re welcome to stop in the resource center for a fairy form. Take this on your walk, note the fairy information and earn a prize!

Ease into your evening with a slower, more grounded yoga practice. This class focuses on simple poses, longer holds, and time to settle into your body. Bring your kids, grandkids, friends, etc. Open to all ages. Bring your own mat or use ours. Free! Meet in the BFEC garden (behind the white house).

First Baptist Church Rummage Sale
DOWNSTAIRS IN CHURCH BASEMENT
FREE PARKING
ENTER THROUGH DOUBLE DOORS ONLY!
Church Rummage Sale downstairs at First Baptist Church
Friday, June 26 & Saturday June 27 9 am – 3 pm
303 South Edgewood Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Corner of Gambier Road & Edgewood Road

The Mount Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a grief seminar on June 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM featuring Ruth-Ann Thompson, author of the book “The Belonging Whisperer”, as guest speaker. A full luncheon and gift bags will be provided free of charge. Please contact Kandy Light at 740-504-4795 for more information.

Ease into your evening with a slower, more grounded yoga practice. This class focuses on simple poses, longer holds, and time to settle into your body. Bring your kids, grandkids, friends, etc. Open to all ages. Bring your own mat or use ours. Free! Meet in the BFEC garden (behind the white house).

Sign Cards or Write Notes for Current and Former Military and Honor Flight.

All supplies for cards and letters are provided and the cards will be delivered to the servicemen by Vets Memorial in Columbus.

Inflatable, Kids Games, Food and Live Music.  Hot dogs and chips will be provided.

Brandon Park (On 661 – 5 miles south of Mt Vernon near Sycamore Road)

Bring a lawn chair and something to drink.  We will have bottled water.

Enjoy catching up with a neighbor or meeting new friends while you’re there.

In this 45 min- 1 hour experience, we will connect with ourselves in nature. Utilizing nervous system regulation techniques, grounding exercises, and a mindful walk at the BFEC while receiving distance reiki. This experience is meant to bring a pause into our busy daily lives, so we can be present in the moment and reconnect with our being. Free for students and $10 for community members (a portion of the proceeds will support the BFEC).  Meet at the picnic shelter, keep your phones in the car or turn them off. Shoes are optional, and everyone is welcome!