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Covington City Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2008.
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Dec. 2nd- City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall 638 Madison Avenue
Dec. 4th- Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Dec. 10th-Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Dec. 11th- Devou Park Properties Advisory Meeting- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Drees Pavilion
Dec. 15th- Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Dec. 16th- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Dec. 16th- City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall 638 Madison Avenue
Dec. 17th- Board of Adjustments Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Dec. 17th- Urban Forestry Meeting- 7:00 pm- Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Irvin T. "Butch" Callery, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Sherry Carran
Commissioner Jerry Bamberger
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Steve Megerle
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New Businesses in Covington! |
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Alton Falcone Studio
315 East 15th Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Hours: By Appointment
Alton Falcone is an internationally known sculptor, concentrating on recovered wood, wire, and steel, the rusticity of the materials reflecting his ten-year sojourn in Italy. He holds advanced degrees, graduating with honors in June, 2007 with both a Masters in Fine Arts and a Masters in Philosophy from Stony Brook University, New York. For more information and to contact Alton please visit www.altonfalcone.net.
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Covington 'Christmas' After Hours
at
Twin Oaks
Golf and Plantation Club
450 East 43rd Street, Latonia
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Complimentary Buffet of Appetizers and Snacks
Cash Bar
Presented by:
Latonia Business Association
Mainstrasse Village Association
Friends of Covington
Covington Business Council
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 COVINGTON RESIDENT HANDBOOK
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Neighborhood Services Coordinator, at 292-2141 to receive a copy of this very useful publication. It contains all the information you need to get acclimated in Covington! Click on the picture for the fully downloadable booklet. (This is a large PDF file and may take serveral minutes to download.)
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And from our Departments..........
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Special Event Permits Issued
Please click on the link below for the listing of Special Event Permits issued to date, so that you may be aware of events that may take place in your neighborhood, and/or if they may have any street closures/restrictions associated with them.
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We're looking for films or videos of the 1914 Centennial and 1965 Sesquicentennial Parades. If you have any such items, please let us know! Contact Assistant City Manager, Larry Klein, at 292-2160. Thanks! |
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Code Enforcement Department |
Recently, the City of Covington passed a new City Ordinance that significantly changes how trash and litter will be addressed within the City limits. Please take a few minutes to read the attached information to be aware of your obligations as a resident, property owner, or business owner in Covington.
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Economic Development & Community Relations Department |
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Renaissance Covington  "OPEN" for Business!
Look around downtown for the new "OPEN" signs! In an effort to help business owners promote their businesses and invite customers to come in, Renaissance Covington, Inc. is offering an "Open" banner and bracket for those located in the Renaissance Covington District.
The cost of the banner and bracket was $200 each. The Renaissance Board of Directors voted unanimously to utilize recaptured facade grant funds to help underwrite the cost. Due to this, we are able to offer the banner and bracket for $50 each!
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Historic Preservation
 The City of Covington has an extensive number of historically significant residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings. The City recognizes the increasing value of its historic resources and the impact of their contribution to the community's pride of place. This architectural heritage is an important asset in the City's increasing attractiveness to visitors and investors.
The City, in conjunction with concerned citizens, developed the Historic Plaque Program and Historic Register as a way to promote the City's rich past, recognize the investments made to preserve Covington's heritage and provide for a standard method, in the form of a wall mounted metal plaque, to display the significance of contributing structures.
If you are interested in participating in this program please click here for more information or call the Historic Preservation Office at 292-2171.
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Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office
News from the Neighborhoods!
Westside
The Westside Action Coaliton will be having a special "Listening Session" meeting to hear residents' thoughts on potential residential development in the neighborhood. Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 PM
at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at CGN, 1650 Russell St.
Contact John Kidd at 513-295-4532 for additional information.
During the summer months FOPNA partnered with the students from St. Augustine School on two projects that were funded by Place Matters mini grants. One project was a flower growing contest involving the students. At the beginning of summer they were provided flower seeds to be grown and tended during the summer. When school resumed in September they provided photos of the results of their growing project. The three students who grew the biggest/best plants received gift certificates from John R Green. The second project involved the students and members of FOPNA. Each participant was provided a litter bucket, litter grabber and FOPNA t-shirt. They were assigned a neighborhood street and asked to remove litter from that street one day per week during the summer months. This involved 21 St. Augustine students and approximately 15 FOPNA members. On December 1, 2008 all participants from both projects enjoyed a celebratory pizza party at Snappy Tomato Pizza on Orphanage Rd. The gift certificates were also be awarded at that time. Hopefully these will be ongoing projects for future years.
Regular monthly meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods at 1650 Russell Street. Block watch meets at 6:15 and the neighborhood association meeting begins at 7:00.
Old Seminary Square
Nine homes, a converted church that is now used as an office building and one garden in Covington's Old Seminary Square neighborhood will be open for the second annual Old Seminary Square Christmas Walk from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 7.
Some of the city's best examples of Victorian architecture - from seven-room Italianate townhouses to sprawling mansions - will be open for the tour, which is being held in the early evening to highlight exterior Christmas decorations in the neighborhood.
All of the homes are within one block of the starting point at Robbins and Russell, where tickets may be purchased.
Members of the Holmes High School Choir will be performing Christmas carols throughout the evening.
Refreshments will be available in some of the homes and the neighborhood will be selling tickets for the event as well as a number of hand-made Christmas decorations at the rear of 1018 Russell Street, which is at the southeast corner of Robbins and Russell streets, the heart of the neighborhood. Tickets are $15 per person. All of the proceeds from the sale of tickets and the Christmas decorations will go to the Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association.
Parking will be available at John G. Carlisle School. The parking lot is located at Banklick and Robbins streets, a half block west of the location where tickets will be for sale.
Contact: Linda Carter, Christmas Walk chair, 859-291-9133 or 859-240-0494, or Greg Paeth, 859-261-1266 or 859-496-4270
SUZANN GETTYS
Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Coordinator
859-292-2141
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 Click on the logo to go directly to the Arts District website.
Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West Seventh Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-292-2322
NEW ARTS DISTRICT MANAGER
Natalie Bowers has been involved in the arts for over a decade, holding Directorship posts for Cherub Productions, a London-based theater company and she was Marketing Director for the Poetry Olympics 2007 held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Also a published writer, she has ghost-written and edited three novels, all self-published, as well as articles for In-House Lawyer Magazine and the British Library. Natalie came to Covington, Kentucky in February 2008, from London England, where she worked as the Head of Research Coordination for Gandhara Capital. She received an MBA from Oxford Brookes University, as well as a Bachelors in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She was married to Alex Bowers in September and they reside on Greenup Street in downtown Covington. nbowers@covingtonky.gov
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1st Friday Gallery Hop
....Eat, Shop and Hop!
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December 5, 2008
6:00 - 10:00 pm
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Human Resources Department |
The Human Resources Department is pleased to announce their new "Career Center." Employment Applications are now accepted on line for all open positions. In addition to on-line applications, prospective candidates can set up a search agent to notify them when a position becomes available by email - so you never have to miss an opportunity.
The Career Center is accessible through the City of Covington website using the JOBS tab. If you don't have home computer, there is a computer in the Human Resources Department that is available for application purposes. The Kenton County Library system offers internet access from library computers and are free to the public.
If you are unable to use any of the resources listed above, please contact our office at 859-292-2161 for alternative arrangements.
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 Holiday Events 2008
Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, December 13th
Goebel Park (5th & Philadelphia)
2:00PM (promptly at 2:00 PM - don't be late!)
Ages 3 - 12
**Candy Canes **Plenty of Prizes **Hot Chocolate
**Cookies **Petting Zoo **Pony/Wagon Rides
**And a visit from Santa Claus!!
For more information, please call the Covington Recreation Department at 292-2151.
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
John Jay Fossett, City Manager
292-2160
Larry Klein, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
Kathie Hickey, Economic Development & Community Relations Department
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Mark Young, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Housing Development Director
292-2188
Jo Ann Simpson, Human Resources and Personnel Director
292-2161
Frank Warnock, City Solicitor, Legal Department
292-2311
Tracy Denham, City Clerk, Legal Department
292-2314
Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
292-2151
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Christmas in Mainstrasse ~ Jingle All The Way!
 Jingle All The Way Holiday Open House - Friday, December 5 from noon - 8 pm; Saturday, December 6 from noon until 8 pm and Sunday, December 7 from noon - 5 pm. The holidays have officially arrived in beautifully decorated MainStrasse Village and the shops are celebrating the 1st Annual Jingle all the Way Holiday Open House with a unique array of Christmas ideas for your gift list or for yourself. Special Jingle all the Way happenings at the Goose Girl Fountain include Festive Food Demonstrations by the Radisson Hotel Chef at 6 & 7 pm on Friday, December 5 and 1 and 2 pm on Saturday, December 6. Friday and Saturday, from 5 until 8 pm enjoy music on the square, carriage rides, and a bonfire with marshmallows and hot dogs.
Holiday Art Display -Covington Elementary School Students' holiday art will be displayed in participating businesses during the Jingle All the Way Holiday Open House.
Saint Nicholas' Arrival - Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 pm. The traditional German St. Nicholas arrives on horseback at the Goose Girl Fountain at 6 p.m. Saint Nicholas will visit with all the children and have a traditional treat of fruit and candy canes for each one. Hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies will also be served.
Candlelight Walk - Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 pm. This traditional advent ceremony will begin with a non-denominational service at Mother of God Church, featuring the Mother of God Choir. The choir will lead the singing of carols during the candle and luminary lit walk to the Goose Girl Fountain. Everyone is invited to join in the service and caroling. Hot chocolate and apple cider will be served at the Goose Girl Fountain.
City of Covington Candy Cane Hunt - December 13 at 2:00 pm in Goebel Park. Thousands of candy canes for the kids to find with prizes, refreshments, petting zoo, pony wagon rides and of course a visit from Santa. This event is for children ages 3 -12 years old. Candy Cane Hunt begins promptly at 2 pm.
Breakfast with Santa:
December 6 - Otto's 10 am - 2 pm, reservations not required.
December 7 - Chez Nora 11 am - 1 pm, reservations are required 859.491.8027.
Lunch with Saint Nicholas - Dec.14 and Dec.21. - Enjoy lunch with Saint Nicholas at Wertheim's Restaurant from 11 am - 2 pm. Reservations are suggested at 859-261-1233.
You will find the holiday spirit here in MainStrasse Village!
For details on all MainStrasse Village Holiday events, visit www.mainstrasse.org or call 859-491-0458.
For City of Covington information contact the Covington Neighborhoods, Parks and Recreations Department
at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov. COMPLIMENTARY PARKING is available in the 5th Street Parking Lot.
All events are free except Breakfast with Santa and Lunch with Saint Nicholas
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Monthly Covington Partners in Prevention Coalition Meeting
Covington Partners in Prevention is a coalition of dedicated individuals, organizations, and board members committed to the collaborative work of planning, funding, implementing, and evaluating initiatives to benefit the youth and the future of Covington. Please join us for our monthly meetings, held the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Center for Great Neighborhoods. Lunch is provided. Learn more about our initiatives at www.partnersinprevention.us.
WANTED: Male Mentors
Do you know of a male, 21 years or older, who would be willing to spend one hour a week with a Covington student as a mentor? Mentors are changing the lives of Covington students by listening, supporting, and encouraging them on a weekly basis. After a year of mentoring, mentees show a decrease in disciple referrals and an increase in both school attendance and academic achievement. Help us match male students from TwoRiversMiddle School and HolmesJunior High School who are on a waiting list. For more information please contact Amy Weber, Mentoring Outreach Coordinator at (859) 655-9545 ext. 6520 or amy.weber@covington.kyschools.us or visit www.partnersinprevention.us.
Hat and Mitten Drive
 In partnership with the Mainstrasse Village Association, Covington Partners in Prevention is raising money and donations to help Covington youth stay warm this winter. Help us give hats and mittens to as many students as possible by purchasing a $1 paper mitten at participating shops, restaurants or bars in Mainstrasse. Donations can also be dropped of at the Association's office on West 6th Street. For more information please contact Amy Weber at (859) 655-9545 ext. 6520 or amy.weber@covington.kyschools.us.
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First Annual
Latonia Business Association Awards
Awards will be presented for:
LBA Volunteer of the Year
For Improvements to the Latonia Business Community
For Service to the LBA
LBA Public Servant of the Year
Awards will be given at the annual
After Hours Christmas Party
December 10
Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club
Criteria for awards:
-Must be a Latonia business or an individual associated with a Latonia business
-Must be a member of LBA
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Please join us at the
NKU Welcome Center
(Steely Library 102)
Thursday, December 18th
4:30-6:30pm
As we present
"Voices of Covington"
The NKU Theory & Practice of Oral History and Introduction to Public History classes, under the instruction of Dr. Rebecca Bailey, will present the cultural heritage tourism program "Voices of Covington". This program serves as the prototype for "Discover Landmark Covington!" cultural heritage tourism program currently under development.
In 2007, the City of Covington received $130,000 from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior's Preserve America program to create a multidimensional cultural heritage tourism program entitled "Discover Landmark Covington!"
Dr. Bailey and NKU students joined the effort with the creation of "Faith and Foundations: Historic Eastside"-a prototype tour of Covington's Eastside neighborhood. The Eastside and "Voices of Covington" prototypes have been developed in partnership with Northern Kentucky University's "University-Community Partnership" service learning award, the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement and NonProfit Development, and members of the NKU College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Learning Community & Instructional Design team.
Advice and guidance for the "Voices of Covington" project has been provided by the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington, the "Discover Landmark Covington!" Advisory Council, the Kentucky Historical Society, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Kentucky Folklife Community Scholars program, and the Kenton County Public Library. Upon completion, "Discover Landmark Covington!" will have benefitted from the donation of over a quarter million dollars worth of volunteer time and cost share contribution.
Please join us in celebrating the successful completion of this phase of a project that demonstrates what a Kentucky community can achieve when its resources are marshaled in the name of civic pride!
For more information, and/or to rsvp contact Dr. Rebecca Bailey, public history coordinator at baileyr4@nku.edu (572-5176).
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The 2009 Neighborhoods of Covington Calendar is now available. A portion of the proceeds from the sales benefit each of the neighborhood associations of Covington. This beautiful calendar is a project of the Covington Neighborhood Collaborative.
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Community Leader Awards 2008
Community Leader Award
The Community Leader Award is presented annually by the Center for Great Neighborhoods to recognize Covington residents who have made significant contributions to our city.
This year's winners:
Connie Kohlman
Dan & Jessie Krebs
Bryon Berberich
Bob McGrane
Marissa Tucker
Robert & Evelyn Eaton
Jerry Avery
Rebecca Weber
Scott Gilbert
Lani Smith
Dan Hampton
Tom Wherry
Sandy Arnold
Jim & Vicki Dailey
Great Neighbor Awards
The Great Neighbor Award is presented by the Center for Great Neighborhoods to recognize people with dedicated support to the Center and to the people of Covington.
This year's winners:
Bud Thurman
Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky
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 CASA ORIENTATION
Thursday, December 11, 2008
5:00 pm
Fifth Street Center (First Floor Conference Room)
5th & Philadelphia, Covington
CASA volunteers are empowered to make a lifelong difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.
For more information or to register for orientation call 859-292-6533 ext. 591 or email casaofkenton@live.com.
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December at the Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
Saturday, December 13
and
Sunday, December 14
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Model Trains Exhibit
Saturday, December 20
2:00 pm
Everyone is invited for Family Day in Uruguay/El dia de la familia en Uruguay. It's a Uruguay "Christmas" celebration.
Letters to Santa - drop off your letter and a non-perishable food or hygiene item. Be sure to include your address so Santa can send you a reply ! Letters due by December 8th!
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
The Carnegie and Northern Kentucky University's Commonwealth Theatre Company will join forces this holiday season to co-produce the musical theatre masterpiece JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, weekends December 12 - 28 at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Click here to view the complete Press Release.
www.thecarnegie.com
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Behringer Crawford Museum
Tot Tuesdays is a fun filled, story time program geared towards preschool aged children. Come join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun and learning, and enjoy an interactive story along with a craft or activity.
Next date: December 16 Topic: Trains
Saturday, December 6
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Santa Visits the Behringer-Crawford Museum!
There will be all sorts of crafts and activities to celebrate Kris Kringle's visit!
Sunday, December 7
2:00 pm
Dr. James C. Claypool will present "Kentucky Blue, the Story of Bluegrass"
2008 Holiday Toy Trains Are Here!
It is the largest interactive holiday train display in Northern Kentucky with more than 25 stations for kids of all ages. The layout features 250 feet of track and Lionel, Marx and Plasticville toy trains and sets from the past and present. Grandparents can take advantage of special "Grandparents Days" on Tuesdays when one child is admitted free with each paying senior admission.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
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