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Covington City Hall will be closed Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day. |
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MAY
MEETINGS
May 3 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 6 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
May 11 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 12 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 17 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 17 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
May 19 - Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 19 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street, Covington, KY
May 19 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
May 25 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
May 26 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
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The Covington City Commission would like to make Covington residents aware of the many Boards, Commissions and Committees, which are comprised of Covington citizens and offer opportunities for participation for those wanting to serve their community. As openings become available, the City Commission would like to know of interested citizens from whom they could select to fill them.
Click here to view a listing of current Boards and Commissions, their members, terms, and vacancies. If you have a particular interest, please let us know by submitting your letter of interest along with a resume, curriculum vitae, or other qualifying statement. *Please note that certain boards and commissions may require specific qualifications of the applicant.
Please submit your letter of interest to:
City of Covington
Mayor and Commissioners' Office
638 Madison Avenue
4th Floor
Covington, KY 41011 |
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Burning Ban in NKY The Kentucky Environmental Protection Cabinet has issued a ban on open burning in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties starting May 1. Northern Kentucky has been designated as a nonattainment area by the cabinet because the high density of emissions in these counties is contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer. The open burning ban will be in effect through Sept. 30.
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Current Water District Projects for Covington:
Edgecliff Road, Benton Road and Pointe Benton Street - Covington - The District will be replacing the water main on Edgecliff Road from the sharp bend to the end of the street. Benton Road from Highland Avenue to Monte Lane and Pointe Benton from Benton to the dead end. Construction is anticipated in the winter of 2010. Click here for construction map. |
To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
of the
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
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Now you can
Recycle More!
CSI is now accepting all plastics #1 - #7.
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Miss an Issue?
Past issues of Covington E-News are available. Just click here to access all past editions.
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Streetlight Out?
Duke Energy has online reporting available.
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Mildred Rains
Commissioner Shawn Masters
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Sherry Carran
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The Mayor Bowman Show
Broadcast LIVE on
TBNK Government Channel 15
Wednesday, May 12
6:00 pm
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Brain Injury Task Force Initiative
Guests
Roger Braden, Member, Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky
and Member, Bridges
Bob Stark, Chairman, Brain Injury Task Force and
Covington Risk Manager
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On the issue of
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Place: John G. Carlisle Elementary School
910 Holman Avenue
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New Business in Covington |
 Tim's Trains and Hobbies
Covington (Latonia), Kentucky 41015
859-261-4920
Email: timstrainsandhobbies@fuse.net
timstrainsandhobbies.com (website under construction, check back soon)
Tim's Trains and Hobbies deals in HO an O gauge trains, buildings, paints and scenery products. They also carry model cars, planes, rockets and HO slot cars.
Not sure what some of these are? Stop in and they'll be glad to show you!
You can easily find them - guess where? Right next to the train tracks!
Tues thru Thurs: 10 am - 6 pm
Fri: 10 am - 8 pm
Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
Sun - Mon: closed
Convenient Off-Street Parking |
 Covington's Farmers Market opens May 8, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and runs every Saturday until October 30 on the 6th Street promenade in Mainstrasse Village.
Both Farmers and Artists are welcome to take booths.
Call Leah at 292-2163 for additional information. |
 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
On the last Monday of May, we observe what was known as Decoration Day, a day set aside to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with strewn flowers. Now known as Memorial Day, it commemorates the men and women who died during all military service to our country. Many hold with tradition and decorate the graves of their loved ones with bouquets. In addition, all known veterans will have an American Flag at their grave placed by a group - Sons of the American Legion Squadron 275. The Independence group (with the help of many other patrotic organizations) does 8 cemeteries in the Kenton County area. LET US REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE DAY!
 Covington will participate in the day (May 31) with a parade at 2:00 from Holmes High School to Linden Grove Cemetery where a Memorial Service will be held. The parade will be held rain or shine with the exception of a extended thunderstorm.
Interested groups may contact Charles Menke at 292-2327 for information.
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 7:00
CBC Foundation Golf Outing Update
Open to all, no RSVP necessary.
Leapin' Lizard Lounge
726 Main Street, Mainstrasse Village
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres
Cash Bar
Sponsored by: Friends of Covington
Latonia Business Association
Covington Business Council
Mainstrasse Village Association
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The Suspension Bridge painting project has begun and will require the bridge to be closed to vehicular traffic. There will be a signed detour using the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge route. Motorists can also use the Taylor Southgate (US 27) bridge, in Newport. For pedestrians, one sidewalk will remain open throughout the project. The project is scheduled to be complete by Nov. 15, 2010.
KYTC ROAD REPORT
· Northbound I-75 at MP 187 - The right 2 lanes of NB I-75 will be closed on Thursday, May 6, 2010, between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM for pavement repairs. All travelers are advised to watch for construction personnel and heed any traffic control devices.
· I-75 Kenton County - Mobile lane closures may be utilized to close the right two lanes of both NB and SB I-75 on Thursday, May 6, 2010, between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. All travelers are advised to watch for construction personnel and heed any traffic control devices.
· I-275 Kenton County - Mobile lane closures may be utilized to close the right two lanes of both EB and WB I-275 on Thursday, May 6, 2010, between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. All travelers are advised to watch for construction personnel and heed any traffic control devices
· KY 1486 -- FOWLER CREEK ROAD - Fowler Creek Road will be closed to all traffic between the KY 17 Connector and Pelly Road. Closure is needed for a slide repair. Message Boards will be in place detouring traffic along KY 17 and Pelly Road. Repairs should be complete by the end of April.
· I-75 Northbound M.P. 189 (at an existing KYTC Detention Basin)
As this project continues, trucks may be entering and leaving the highway at various times via the right shoulder approximately 0.5 miles north of the Kyles Lane overpass, and approximately 2.5 miles south of the Ohio River. Use caution, Watch for trucks and police escorts using the right shoulder.
· I-75/71 Northbound and Southbound at MP 188 - There will be a right shoulder closure on I-75 NB and SB at MP 188.68 for the I-75 bridge painting project. Motorists are advised to use caution when approaching the work zone.
· KY 1120 (12th Street Covington) - Road Construction has begun on 12th Street in Covington. Construction activities will take place between the NB I-75 off ramp and Scott St. Work may also occur on Madison Ave, Scott St. and 11th Street between Greenup and Madison. Barrier Wall has been placed on EB 12th street. Street Parking will no longer be available on EB 12th Street. The south side of Lee and Fisk Streets are closed at their intersection with 12th street. Beginning Wednesday, April 28, 2010, both directions of Madison Ave. will be closed between 12th Street and 13th Street. Message boards and detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the closure. Watch for traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway. The speed limit throughout the work-zone will be 20 MPH.
DISTRICT SIX - PROJECT DELIVERY & PRESERVATION BRANCH I
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 Covington Resident Handbook
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Community Relations 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
Special Event Permit applications are available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call 292-2160.
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Department of Public Improvements |
Western and Montague Project - SD#1
SD1 will be starting a project on Western and Montague at Pike Street. Work will begin 5/17/10. They are essentially treating this as two projects so the traffic on Montague and the traffic on Western will not be impacted at the same time.
The Montague portion will take about 1 week. Montague will remain open to traffic at all times and will be controlled by flaggers. Parking will be impacted and motorists will likely experience some delays.
The work on Western will take about 3 weeks. Western will be shut down between Pike and Lewis, but residents will still be able to access their homes. Northbound through traffic may be detoured down 12th Street to Jillians Way then back to Pike. Southbound traffic on Western may take Lewis to Montague to get around the closure.
12th Street Project
Road Construction continues on 12th Street in Covington. Construction activities will take place between the NB I-75 off ramp and Scott Street. Work may also occur on Madison Avenue, Scott Street and 11th Street between Greenup and Madison. Barrier Wall has been placed on EB 12th Street. Street Parking will no longer be available on EB 12th Street. The south side of Lee and Fisk Streets are closed at their intersection with 12th Street. Both directions of Madison Avenue will be closed between 12th Street and 13th Street. Message boards and detour signs will be posted to direct traffic around the closure. Watch for traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway. The speed limit throughout the work-zone will be 20 MPH.
Questions? Call 292-2112 or 292-2292
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Historic Preservation
Beth Johnson 859-292-2171
2010 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards
The City of Covington will join thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of National Preservation Month in May 2010. "This Place Matters" is the theme of the month-long celebration, which is sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Since the National Trust created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the National Trust has extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country's cities and states and enable more Americans to become involved in the growing preservation movement. This year will mark the second official Preservation Month.
Here in Covington, Preservation Month 2010 will be celebrated with our annual
River Cities Preservation Awards
which will be held in conjunction with the City of Newport and the City of Bellevue.
The awards ceremony will be held:
Thursday May 27, 2010
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6:30 pm
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Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington Kentucky
The ceremony is open to the public.
We will be honoring the following award winners:
Exterior Restoration-Residential:1019 Russell Street, Ben and Loren Wolff
Exterior Restoration-Mixed Use/Commercial: 140 W Pike Street- Riggs Optical, Larry Naiser
Rehabilitation- Residential: 618 11th Street, Dan and Jessica Krebs
Rehabilitation-Mixed-Use/Commercial and Adaptive Reuse:
117 W 4th Street- The LegacyBuilding, Legacy Financial Advisors
Project Excellence: 405 E 2nd Street, The Carneal House, Steve and Connie Bishop
Stewardship: Baker Hunt Arts and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street
This year we are also introducing a new award named after Karen and Peter Rafuse who are strong leaders in the Preservation movement in Covington. The award is designed to recognize and celebrate individual dedication to the preservation of Covington's architectural and cultural heritage. The award is named the Karen and Peter Rafuse Memorial Award and as it is named for the Rafuse's, Karen Rafuse will also be the first person recognized with this award.
Please call 859-292-2171 for further information.
You can also celebrate Preservation Month by taking a walk through one of our many historic areas. Walking tour brochures can be picked up in the Engineering Division or the
Community Development Department in City Hall.
For more information about National Preservation Month visit www.preservationnation.org/preservationmonth
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Ombudsman/Community Relations Office 859-292-2141
 News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Botany Hills (West Covington)
The next meeting of the Botany Hills Neighborhood Association will be Thursday, May 13 15 at 7:00 pm. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. Click here to view the latest edition of The Grapevine newsletter. The Botany Hills Neighborhood Association will hold their annual Yard and Plant Sale on June 12, from 9am - 2pm, at the corner of Clark and Highway. To reserve a table, $5 for members and $10 for non-members, contact Connie Kingsbury at 261-4053 or cscmitt@fuse.net . Set up is at 8:00 am; bring your own table(s). If you have plants to donate, contact Ray Kingsbury at 261-4053. For additional information, please visit www.botanyhills.org
Eastside
Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at OASIS, Inc. at 1016 Greenup Street at 6:00 pm.
Helentown
Helentown Neighborhood Association meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and are held at The Life Learning Center at the corner of 15th and Garrard Streets. Helentown will be having their neighborhood picnic on Saturday, June 5, noon -3:00 pm in The Covington Hub parking lot at 15th & Garrard. Things to see and do include: the police horse, fire house, band, kids games, cornhole tournament, giveaways and of course food. Visit Helentown at www.i-neighbors.org/41011/Helentown/ or visit us on facebook by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting will be May 24, 7:00 pm, at Behringer Crawford Museum (on the 3rd Floor in the enclosed Veranda). Guest speaker will be Natalie Bowers, Covington Arts District Manager. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here for more Kenton Hills information.
Lewisburg
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 27. The regular monthly meetings of the Lewisburg Neighborhood Group are the 4th Thursday of each month at Prince of Peace School at St. John's Church, 625 West Pike Street at 6:30 pm. Contact lewisburg.neighborhood@gmail.com
Licking Riverside
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. 6:30 pm is social 1/2 hour, and meetings are 7 - 8:00 pm, being held at various locations in the neighborhood.
HLRCA's Monthly Meeting in April hosted more than a dozen Candidates for Covington City Council. Brief presentations and interaction with the Members provided better understanding of candidate positions and issues of importance to the community. HLRCA has launched its new website at www.lickingriverside.org. We intend for the site to become an increasingly valuable resource for our Members and the community. The program for our May 26 meeting will focus on Traffic in the Historic District. Rob Hans, Chief District Engineer with the KY Transportation Cabinet, will be our presenter. Planning for a Home Tour and Art show is underway. Details for the September 19 event will be forthcoming. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com or visit www.lickingriverside.org
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the Children's Law Center at 1002 Russell Street. For additional information, please contact Greg Paeth at gregpaeth@fuse.net. Peaselburg
The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association (FOPNA) has just launched a new website! Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. There is a block watch meeting that begins at 6:15 pm with a representative from the Police Department, and the neighborhood association meeting begins at 7:00 pm. On April 24, the community of Peaselburg again participated in the Great American Clean-up. The participants in this event included FOPNA members, Peaselburg residents, parents, students, and teachers from both St. Augustine School and Glenn O Swing School, as well as the principal of Glenn O Swing School. A light breakfast was served, supplies distributed, areas assigned and everyone was on their way with great enthusiasm. It was another record breaking year with 80 volunteers. They cleared the streets and sidewalks of litter, debris and sometimes unmentionable waste. While driving through the neighborhood later that day the care and concern of our citizens was evident. We all deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Click here to read the latest "Goose Tracks" newsletter. You can visit us at http://www.peaselburg.org.
 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE JULY 4, 2010
EACH YEAR THE COMMUNITY OF PEASELBURG HOSTS THE ONLY 4TH OF JULY PARADE HELD IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON. WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN THIS PARADE. IN THE PAST OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE INCLUDED RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.
THE PARADE BEGINS AT 11:00 AM IN THE PARKING LOT OF ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH. IT PROCEEDS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY OF PEASELBURG AND RETURNS TO ST. AUGUSTINE FOR REFRESHEMNTS AND A SOCIAL GATHERING.
WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONSIDER JOINING OUR CELEBRATION THIS YEAR SO THAT WE CAN MAKE IT BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER. WHAT BETTER WAY TO SHOW OUR PRIDE AND THANKS FOR THIS GREAT COUNTRY WE LIVE IN.
THANK YOU,
THE FRIENDS OF PEASELBURG NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
WWW.PEASELBURG.ORG
Residents of Mainstrasse Association (R.O.M.A.)
ROMA meets the first Wednesday of each month at Chez Nora in the 3rd Floor Judges Chambers at 6:00 pm for the block watch portion of the meeting, and 6:30 for the neighborhood association meeting. From the Outreach Committee: One of the projects we have come up with is the MSV Clean Community Project or (MCCP). It is along the same lines as Clean and Green but has a little twist to it. Its more area focused and is not only used for community clean up but is also used as a tool for outreach. We are looking for volunteers to make up teams for the MCCP. Please take a look at the signup sheet, it goes into a little more detail on the MCCP. I would like to get all teams formed, the master schedule completed and all T-shirts passed out. I would like to have all this ready to go after Maifest, so the start date would be 5/17/10. Please bring signup sheets to next meeting or e-mail them back to me. Look If we get enough people you may only have to do a one hour cleaning once a month or less. Click here for sign up sheets. Click here to contact Outreach Committee Project Leader.
For more information, visit http://romacovington.org or contact ROMA at association@romacovington.org.
South Covington
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hands Pike Firehouse, 1255 Hands Pike. Social 1/2 hour begins at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. The next regular meeting will be May 13, and the guest speaker will be Tim Hanner, Superintendent of Kenton County Schools. The Annual Yard & Craft Sale date for 2010 has been set for June 12, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Click here to view the latest "KEY" SCCAA Newsletter. Contact Bill Wells at bill@southcovington.com or visit www.southcovington.com
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, May 17. Guest speaker will be Natalie Bowers, Covington Arts District Manager. Regular monthly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at Ninth District Elementary School on Indiana Avenue at 6:30 pm. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, visit http://westlatonia.org
Westside
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Contact Rachel Hastings or Faye Massey at 491-2220 for additional information.
To view maps of Covington's neighborhoods, please click on the links below:
*These are very large files and will take a few minutes to download.
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Arts District
Breaking Even:
Breaking Through
A Free Creative Small Business Symposium
Three of the hottest small businesses in the area today offer keen insights on how creative community thinking has brought their businesses to the forefront of success, and Covington's Small Business Guru offers a practical workshop on how to move a great business idea into the realm of the possible in 'Breaking Even: Breaking Through'. The series, which comprises four separate symposiums in May, is sponsored by the Artisans Enterprise Center, Renaissance Covington and the City of Covington Community Development Department.
Purpose of the Series:
Anyone who wants to learn what makes small businesses successful in Twenty First Century middle America and beyond should attend. Hear the stories of these businesses, how they got started, what challenges they faced, and how they waged victorious with hard work and focus. Learn from their experiences as the owners tell you what inspired them to open their doors and what continues to inspire them to wake up everyday to face the often grueling schedule of a Small business owner.
About the Speakers~
Lisa Kagan, owner, Melt Eclectic Deli: Melt brings a community center point to Northside, and reminds people of what it's like to have community and food! In turn people will travel for what Melt provides! Lisa's ethical importance on local sourcing, great atmosphere and quality has been the reason why we all keep coming back for more! In this discussion, we will talk about how Melt got started, the power of word of mouth, and the secret to success in making sure the 'Melt message' travels?.
Dan Korman, owner, Park+Vine: The rise of the Green General Store. Park+Vine is successful in not only selling stuff, but inspiring people to learn more and adopt sustainable lifestyles. Not only is Park + Vine a general store, but a product thought leader. Dan Korman, the owner, will talk about his past as Community Planner and how his experience led to his business model, and how he retains the loyalty of his customers.
Rick Hoffman, owner, Covington Clay: Rick Hoffman came here from the east coast and settled his business in Covington; a two-tiered business model offers both retail and classes in ceramic and clay. The difference in his business model is that when he started out, he discovered there were few examples of an education-based small business models. Rick sees marketing as an essential capital investment, something that is an essential part of his foundation and it's paid off.
Rebecca Volpe, City of Covington: As the Go-To for all small businesses looking to open their doors in Covington, Rebecca has seen and heard a lot. She will offer practical advice and insights on what makes for a successful business. She will talk about the process of making an idea become reality, the opportunities and challenges of starting a small business in the current economy, and strategies for success. The session will encourage a Q&A session as well as a review of how new business owners can utilize their local municipalities for additional resources.
Dates: Four Symposiums in May 2010
Thursday, May 13, 7pm: Lisa Kagan, owner, Melt
Thursday, May 20, 7pm: Rick Hoffman, owner, Covington Clay
Tuesday, May 25, 7pm: Dan Korman, owner, Park+Vine
Thursday, May 27, 6pm: Rebecca Volpe, Small Business Insights, City of Covington
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
859-292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
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 Residential Knox Box Loaner Program
What is a Residential Knox Box?
A residential Knox Box is a high security steel key box, used for the storage of entry keys, which can be hung on an exterior door. In case of an emergency, the fire department can open the Knox Box with a master key, retrieve an entry key and gain access to the person in need.
What is the purpose of the program?
Often we are called to a home due to illness or injury and the occupant is unable to let us in. This program allows us to quickly and nondestructively gain access to elderly, disabled, or incapacitated persons that are in need of Fire/EMS services.
What are the benefits?
· Provides the Covington Fire Department rapid access without causing damage to the residence
· Allows a medical information sheet to be stored in the Knox Box
· Includes a home safety check
· Enhances the Covington Fire Department's ability to protect the health and safety of our citizens.
 Who is eligible?
To be eligible for this program an applicant must:
· Reside in Covington Kentucky
· Live in a one or two-family residential building
· Be age 55 or older and have a medical disability that inhibits mobility
This program is intended to fulfill a need that has been recognized within the Covington community, but would not have been possible without the help of Corporex and the Rotary Club of Covington. Thanks to a generous donation from these two organizations we are able to start our program with six Knox Boxes.
 If you are interested in the program, or if you would like to make a donation to assist the program, please contact the Covington Fire Department at 859-431-0464. Or Email Captain Brian Bamberger at bbamberger@covkyfd.org
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Covington Housing Development Department Launches New Website
The City of Covington Housing Development Department is excited to announce the launch of its new website makecovingtonhome.com in time for the 2010 prime home buying season.
The website is a resource for potential homebuyers, realtors, investors and bankers, featuring information on the array of programs and incentives provided to potential home buyers by the City of Covington, including down payment assistance.
The website was developed through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and funded by grants from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with the goal to promote the purchase, rehabilitation and sale of eligible properties to owner/occupants. The NSP program offers interest-free, forgivable home loans for the purchase of eligible properties. To qualify as eligible for the program, the properties must be foreclosed, vacant, single-family homes which meet minimum housing standards.
 The website features a listing of homes being rehabilitated and renovated through the NSP program, allowing visitors the opportunity to shop for a home in Covington, as well as explore the diverse neighborhoods throughout the City. Covington is currently building an eligible NSP property inventory and rehabbing homes for resale.
Other highlights of the site include:
- Details of the NSP program and other housing department programs
- Program staff contact information
- Affordability Calculator to allow prospective buyers to fine-tune their purchase price range
- Listing of available NSP properties within Covington as they become available
- Information about living in the City of Covington
- Information about Covington's 19 neighborhoods
We invite you to visit makecovingtonhome.com today.
For more information please contact Jeremy Wallace by email at JWallace@covingtonky.gov or by phone (859) 292-2147.
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Human Resources Department |
Employment Applications are now accepted on line for all open positions in the new Career Center. 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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Windows Open And Convertible Tops Down - An Open Invitation To Theft Spring is here and summer isn't far behind. Warm, sunny days invite drivers to either roll down the windows, and for some, drive with the top down on their cars. That same wonderful weather makes thieves very happy too.
The Covington Police Department reminds drivers and passengers alike to be cautious when leaving a vehicle open. While it may be inconvenient to put the windows and top up every time the vehicle is parked, it is even more troublesome to find it ransacked. Many people have items such as cell phones, CDs, CD players, and GPS units that could be easily stolen from the vehicle. There are also important papers often in the glove compartment such as insurance and vehicle registration information. This can help a thief gain personal data that can lead to identification theft. And last but not least, the vehicle can be stolen. The inside of the vehicle may be hot upon return, but the odds are good that the vehicle will still be there with everything intact.
Community Relations Division 292-2257
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 Annual Fishing Derby
Prisoner's Lake in Devou Park
Saturday, May 22 Children ages 5 to 15. This is a free event. You can register the day of the derby on site. Registration will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, the derby is from 9:00 am to Noon. There will be a free lunch for all of the participants and their families immediately following the derby. Prizes will be awarded during lunch.
Concession Stand Operator Needed
Anyone interested in operating the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex Concession Stand can contact Recreation at 859-292-2151 with questions or to receive a RFP. Deadline date for RFP is Monday, May 10, 2010.
 Challenger British Soccer Camp June 21 through June 25
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex Lower Soccer Field.
Parents can register their children on line. There is a link on our website at www.covingtonky.com For additional information, call Cindy at 859-292-2151.
 Pools Open June 6The City Pools ( Randolph Park, Goebel Park & Gus Sheehan/West Covington) and the Covington Waterpark will open for the 2010 season on Sunday, June 6. The Recreation Department will be issuing pool passes beginning on Monday, May 3. Covington residents may obtain a pool pass in the Recreation Office located on the first floor of the Covington City Hall Building at 638 Madison Avenue (corner of East 7th & Madison Avenue). Covington residents may obtain pool passes between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Adults must bring into the office a valid driver's license or Kentucky picture I.D. and a current piece of mail addressed to the resident showing proof of Covington residency. Adults over 18 years of age may obtain a pool pass for themselves and their children. Children under the age of 18 will not be able to obtain a pool pass for themselves without their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians do not have to have their children accompany them when obtaining a pool pass. Pool passes will be available at the pools from Sunday, June 6 through Sunday, June 13 between the hours of 12:00pm and 6:00pm seven days a week. The Waterpark will be issuing pool passes on the same dates but from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. After June 13th the pools and waterpark will no longer be issuing passes, all passes MUST be obtained in the Recreation office after that date. The Recreation office will issue pool passes during regular business hours for the entire pool season which runs from Sunday, June 6 through Sunday, August 8, 2010. For questions or for additional information, please contact the Recreation Department @ 859-292-2151.
 Brain Injury Awareness & FREE Bicycle Helmet Giveaway Event Goebel Park on Saturday, June 12. This event is FREE and open to everyone. Helmet giveaway includes children and adults. More details to follow, or call 292-2151.
For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 292-2151.
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
Larry Klein, City Manager
292-2160
Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
Rebecca Volpe, 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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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 The Nordheim Gallery is located on the beautiful and well maintained campus of historic Holmes High School. It is operated by Covington Independent Public Schools. The gallery presents new exhibits of work each month by visiting artists. It is open for special events and by appointment.
 In May, the Nordheim Gallery features "Eccentricity" - a series of acrylic paintings and collages by Ruthe Wyman. Circles are everywhere. "Personally, I don't know a vicious circle. Everyone can relate to going round in circles. It's coming full circle that's a life-long experience," said Ms. Wyman about the theme of her work. She is an active member of the Boone County Visual Arts Association, has a B.A. in Art from Thomas More College and a M.A. in Art Education from the University of Cincinnati.
 BULLDOG CAFÉ OPEN AT HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL
The Bulldog Café, a place where the Community can come and eat a healthy snack, play the Wii and Dance Dance Revolution, receive information on College and Adult Education, make programming suggestions for the community and so much more, is finally open on the Holmes High School Campus in the cafeteria. The Bulldog Café is open Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 6:30pm through May 20th, 2010 and will re-open in the fall of 2010. The Holmes Middle and High School, 21st Century Community Centers will also host a summer enrichment program for youth. For more information or questions, please call Meredith Potter @ 513-295-9540 or email her @: Meredith.potter@covington.kyschools.us
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 Holmes junior is clubs' Youth of the Year
Raven Pennington, a junior at Holmes Junior-Senior High in Covington, was named the Cincinnati area's Youth of the Year recently, earning a $5,000 college scholarship from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.
The award goes to teenage club members who show leadership, academic accomplishment, community service and resilience over adversity.
Pennington, 16, was one of six Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky teenage finalists. All six won a laptop computer and a gift bag of goodies during the Boys & Girls Clubs annual Achievement Luncheon at Xavier University's Cintas Center.
Click here for story from cincinnati.com
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 HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
Five Holy Cross High School Juniors Receive Statewide Academic Honors
Five Holy Cross High School students were selected for the Kentucky Governor's Scholar Program. Emily Crocetti, Ali Doggett, Lydia Doggett, Nick Jehn, and Annie Wolff were selected from 1,900 statewide applicants. In addition, Andrew Bramer was also selected as an alternate. To be eligible, students must be in the 11th grade, be a Kentucky resident, and must have taken the PSAT, ACT, or SAT test.
The Governor's Scholars Program is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. The 2010 program will be held on the campuses of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Centre College in Danville, and Murray State University in Murray. In addition, most state universities offer either full or partial college scholarships to those selected.
Five Holy Cross High School Juniors Selected for the Governor's School for the ArtsFive Holy Cross High School students were selected to participate in Governor's School for the Arts Program in 2010. They are: Annie Wolff (Acting), Amber Pangallo (Vocal Performance), Francie DeVita (Dance), Elizabeth Gettys (Visual Art), and Andy Bramer (Visual Art). In addition, Beth Middendorf was selected as an alternate in Visual Art.
Over 1,600 students audition for the program each year at four sites across Kentucky. Each spring, approximately 240 students are selected for GSA, an honor which includes: full tuition, room and board to attend the school; the opportunity to learn in a supportive community of distinguished master-teachers; the chance to audition for scholarships before the nation's top colleges and universities.
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 Seventh Annual
Latonia Children's Festival Saturday, May 8
11:00 - 2:00
The animals are coming to Latonia on Saturday, May 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Latonia Children's Festival. The free festival, for young children and their families, is designed to promote summer activities, to provide safety and wellness information and to bring together families in the Latonia area. The festival will take place ½ blocks from Ritte's Corner at 38th and Decoursey Avenue.
Fur, Feathers & Friends; the petting zoo, carriage rides and pets from the animal shelter offer children opportunities to learn more about animals. Have fun with the "moon bounce" and slide. Plant a flower or try the face painting. View the S.W.A.T. van and visit the fire safety house. This family friendly event will also feature exhibits from local agencies. A $100 U.S. Savings Bond from Huntington Bank will be in the grand prize in the drawing.
This event brings together residents, businesses, churches and local government. Representatives from the city's Parks and Recreation Department and Ombudsman/Community Relations Coordinator, Huntington Bank, the Latonia Baptist Church, and Catholic Charities serve on this year's Children's Fest Planning Committee. "We wanted to showcase the great opportunities this neighborhood has for young children and their families. We believe Latonia is a great place to raise a child," said Karen Rowe, community organizer with Catholic Charities.
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 Duveneck Memorial Art ShowSunday, May 9
The 42nd Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will be held on Sunday, May 9 (Mother's Day) from noon - 5 p.m. at the George Rogers Clark Park on Riverside Drive in Covington, Kentucky (overlooking the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline). Honorary chairs will be Jon Moeller and Lisa Sauer of Covington, KY.
This juried show features the sale of original works of regional artists in four categories - painting, sculpture, graphics and fine crafts - and is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Heritage League, a non-profit organization made up of Northern Kentucky citizens who are interested in art, historic preservation and the cultural advancement of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
The show is free and open to the public. Come, browse, and listen to live music, purchase a lovely piece of art, and cast your vote for your favorite local artist. For further information call (859) 653-7797 (Rain date Sunday, May 16)
Click here for the complete press release.
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Friends of Covington - Covington Award
 The Friends of Covington will honor Ms Jane Purdon with the 2010 COVINGTON AWARD on Thursday, May 13th at The Plantation Club at Twin Oaks in Covington, Kentucky with an evening reception and ceremony beginning at 6:00 PM.
Ms. Purdon will be recognized for her professional and volunteer endeavors.
The COVINGTON AWARD program kicks off with a 6:00 PM social hour, continues with a buffet dinner and desserts, and finishes with the award ceremony honoring Ms Purdon.
The evening's proceeds will benefit the community charities and projects of Ms. Purdon's choice along with additional community projects of the Friends of Covington.
The purpose of the Friends of Covington is to bring together the wide-range of enthusiastic supporters of Covington. Its goal is to enhance the quality of life in the community through communication, activities, and projects designed to foster pride and encourage positive development.
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 The MainStrasse Village Association will present the 31st Annual MainStrasse Village Maifest, May 14, 15, 16.
Chosen as one of the Top Twenty Events for May 2010 by the Southeast Tourism Society and one of the Top Ten Festivals in Kentucky for the Spring of 2010 by the Kentucky Tourism Council, Maifest is based on the German tradition of welcoming the first spring wines. Maifest is the first major festival of the summer for the Tri-State region. The assortment of arts and crafts and German and international foods and beverages becomes the main course to attract approximately 150,000 area families and regional travelers. Specialty and domestic beers can be found throughout the festival. A complete list of locations will be available at the Information Booth near the Goose Girl Fountain.
Maifest fills over SIX city blocks along the tree-lined 6th Street Promenade, Main Street and Philadelphia Street, and extends into Goebel Park. The German park-like atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for the variety of appealing food, drink and works by over 75 artisans and craftsmen. And be sure to visit the Kinderplatz, full of adventures and rides for the small children and the Amusement Midway filled with fun for the "older" kids.
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 REDEDICATION CEREMONIES PLANNED FOR
HISTORIC LINDEN GROVE CEMETERY
On Saturday, May 29th, 2010, local dignitaries, neighborhood residents, and individuals from across Northern Kentucky will converge on Linden Grove Cemetery to commemorate the installation of a Kentucky Historic Marker, to dedicate the Nancy Slagle Memorial Grove named in honor of the Covington resident who died in 2009, and to view the landscaping improvements made to the Speaker's Platform in the Veterans' Assembly area. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM in the 300 block of West 13th Street in Covington where the Historic Marker is being installed. Local author and Linden Grove historian George Dreyer of North Bend, Ohio is the guest speaker and music will be provided by the Northern Kentucky Choral Club. Retired Kenton Circuit Judge Douglas Stephens will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event is sponsored by the Cemetery's Board of Overseers and the Friends of Linden Grove.
Events are scheduled in the Cemetery for each day of the Memorial Day weekend. On Sunday, May 30th, beginning at 9:30 AM, the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be conducting ceremonies to dedicate replacement headstones recently installed on the graves of 9 Confederate veterans buried at Linden Grove. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, the annual Covington Memorial Day Parade will terminate at the Cemetery in the afternoon where memorial services will be conducted by The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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 I-75 5th Street Gateway Beautification Project
The look of the 5th Street exit into Covington is getting a long overdue facelift.
The project, begun by Covington residents Jim Eggemeier, Chuck Eilerman and Mayor Denny Bowman, has begun strong with some signficant partnerships:
- The Covington City Commission passed a Resolution in support of the project in March of this year;
- Human Nature developed concept plans and drawings for the project;
- Duke Energy Community Service crews have cleared the heavily overgrown brush and unwanted trees, and will be doing substantial demolition and site work preparation;
- The Kenton County Jailer has provided crews to do clean up work in the area;
- KY Highway Department has agreed to do fence repair and replacement in the area;
- KKG Studios has agreed to design a feature for the island at the exit;
- Southbank Partners has agreed to be the funding recipient for tax deductible donations to the project.
Businesses and residents in the surrounding area are excited about the coming improvements.
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Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky 2010 Honorees
Sister Janet Bucher
Karen Finan
Sister Jean Marie Hoffman
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 COMMUNITY GARDENS
Several area Veggie Gardens are underway and looking for participants and/or volunteers. If all goes as planned, each of these will add significantly to the beautification and well-being of our neighborhoods. All of them have the full support of our City management, as well as the neighborhood Civic Association. Some even have business partners. The goals are to provide healthy foods, neighbor bonding, youth activities, and attractive surroundings.
EASTSIDE- Prospect Street.....Under the leadership of Jerry Avery and Bennie Doggett a very large garden is underway. Lots of raised beds for individual plots (want one?) or group plots will be provided. The abandoned American Legion building is planned for storage and water access...as well as an attractive mural on the front and sides.
GOEBEL PARK-Fifth and Philadelphia Streets.....ROMA and the Drug Court Alumni are underway in establishing an attractive gateway into Covington from I-75 with new stone beds for berries, perennials and colorful annuals and wooden raised beds for veggies. Rain barrels and compost bins will assist these developments.
WEST LATONIA-Ashland Avenue....Joshua Scarpacci and the West Latonia Neighborhood Association have begun a very nice fenced-in garden behind the community park/playground. Raised beds are planned, compost beds, a green house and rain barrels will support their efforts. Several neighbors (the Browns and the Pettys) have really stepped up to help.
CENTER FOR GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS.....Rachel Hastings and the entire staff plus Andrea Dee (Kenton County Cooperative Extension Agent) have already built 5-raised beds (plus two mounded areas for potatoes and onions) in a "demonstration garden". A three-hour work session on 4/9 got all of this accomplished.
MORNING GLORY BED AND BREAKFAST-Seventh Street.....Emily and Paul Weckman and Kenny Bussel and Brenda Zechmeister are in their 2nd year with an outstanding productive plot...several hundred pounds of tomatoes were delivered to Otto's Restaurant plus brussel sprouts, beans and much more.
RITTE/YATES-Jackson and Lee Streets.....The 25 + year old garden started by the CGN is now headed up by Faye Massey. Several new helpers will be involved this year.
JOHN G.CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S "Carr-Collins Memorial Childrens Garden" on Pike Street....Another new area as an educational learning center spearheaded by Emily Weckman and Janice Wilkerson and the teaching and administative staffs.
There are probably other areas not identified above. Let us know your efforts, participants and successes. We want to promote all of these, be they for just yourself or for others. Give one of us a call if you want to get more involved.
Bud Thurman 859-341-2401
Natalie Gardner 859-292-2151
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 May at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
National Survey Ranks Kenton County Public Library As Tops In Kentucky
Ranked number one library in state three years in a row
Kenton County Public Library was ranked number one for the third year in a row according to a recently released national survey. The staff of Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) Index just released a comparison of libraries throughout America using annual report data submitted by individual libraries. The HAPLR Index reviewed information from more than 9,000 libraries. The survey evaluated information from 114 libraries in Kentucky. The Kenton County Public Library had a score of 803 (nearly 100 points higher than the #2 library) and a percentile of 93.3% (up from a score of 780 and percentile of 91.5% in the last ratings).
Racing to Read 5K Run & Walk 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Race starts and ends at the Mary Ann Mongan Library in Covington - 502 Scott Boulevard in Covington.
Run or walk 3.1 miles through Covington's historic and riverside neighborhoods then enjoy a free pancake breakfast from First Watch following the race. Participants receive a technical T-shirt (while supplies last) with their registration. Activities for the children including a Fun Run, face painting and awards. Event benefits the Library's early childhood literacy outreach program Racing to Read.
The last day to pre-register is Wednesday, June 5, for paper forms, and June 9 for online registration.
Click here for details and registration information.
Click here for the complete May calendar of events and programs.
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The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center Presents:
 NANCY JAMES HEADLINES BIG BAND, COMEDY SHOW
FEATURING CINCINNATI ENTERTAINMENT LEGENDS
The playbill is a veritable "who's who" of Cincinnati television entertainers of the last three generations: vocalist Colleen Sharp (WLW-T), comedian Michael Flannery (WXIX), and featured performer Nancy James (WLW-T, ICN6). Along with Madcap Puppets and the Sound Body Jazz Orchestra, these celebrated talents move from the sound stage to the live stage for an eclectic evening of music, humor, and entertainment in "Nancy James Sings Big Band Jazz" at The Carnegie Visual and PerformingArtsCenter (The Carnegie) on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30pm.
Carnegie Theatre - May Events
Impressions
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center will end the 2009-10 Season with Impressions, an exhibition encompassing printmaking, sculpture, urban images and photography. Comprised of several local and regional artists, Impressions opens Friday, May 14, 2010. The show runs through June 25, 2010. Opening reception is on Friday, May 14, 2010, 6 - 9:00 pm.
Camp Carnegie 2010
A Villain's Tale
for children
There are always two sides to a story. Explore famous stories through the eyes of the villain and help retell their story from a new perspective.
June Workshops: Once Upon A Villain
Workshop 1 and 2 will focus on retelling the stories of Fairytale Villains and shedding some new light on their story, complete with a narrator, colorful new characters, and a live audience.
July Workshops: The Bad Guy Talk Show
Workshop 3 and 4 will explore the villain's story through a talk show format, complete with a talk show host and a live audience.
August Workshop: The Villain Trials
Workshop 5 will focus on giving well known villains a chance to stand on trial and tell their side of the story, complete with a judge, a jury, lawyers, and a live audience.
Camp Carnegie Workshops include live performance, hands-on art making, dramatic exercises, writing, brainstorming, teambuilding, problem solving, and a great deal of fun.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Participants may register for 1 workshop per month.
A $10 registration fee per workshop will be collected from each participant as a deposit. The deposit will be returned at the end of the workshop, based on daily attendance.
To register or for more information, please contact Alissa Paasch at 859-491-2030 or apaasch@thecarnegie.com
Camp Carnegie is financially assisted by the Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
www.thecarnegie.com
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Summer schedule of classes now available.
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
May 16th - 2:00 pm
Topic:
Ludlow Lagoon Amusement Park
Presenter:
Dave Schroeder, MA, MLS - Executive Director
Kenton County Public Library
Click here for 2010 Schedule of Lectures
620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
MUSIC @ BCM
Natalie Wells Band, May 13, 6:00 PM
There is no better way to enjoy the Bluegrass Music than to pair the yearning and heartache sounds with the sweet and mellow tastes of Kentucky bourbons. Behringer-Crawford Museum is pleased to announce Natalie Wells Band will perform at this year's Bourbon n' Blues event as part of the Music@BCM series, on May 13, 2010. Come listen to one of the area's most exciting blues acts. Natalie was voted 'blues artist of the year' by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards in 2003, and has been nominated several times since then.
TOT TUESDAYS
Bring your preschooler in to have Spring Fun, as they listen to stories, learn songs, play games, and make a craft! After the program, the preschoolers are free to roam the museum and explore all the exhibits. Make sure to stop at the play tables and train display. Tot Tuesday happens the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Come join the fun!
For more information, please contact the museum at (859) 491-4003 or info@bcmuseum.org.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
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The 2010 Census Focus Shifts
The 2010 Census is shifting its focus to completing the Census by conducting door-to-door follow-up efforts to ensure the quality and accuracy of the Census. The Census Bureau goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure all residents, both citizens and noncitizens, are included in the Census. We are following-up with households who have not yet participated. Please open your door to census takers.
Census takers are your neighbors - people hired from your community to make sure your area gets an accurate count. Answering their questions is easy, important and safe. Just take 10 minutes to fill the form out and mail it back. Your responses are safe and confidential, guaranteed by Title 13 and the Patriot Act. By law, no other government agency, law enforcement agency, national security agency, court, or anyone else can access your responses -- not anyone for any reason.
The 2010 Census is the shortest in history - just 10 basic questions that only takes about 10 minutes to answer asking about topics such as name, age, race, Hispanic origin and home ownership. The Census is mandatory - the law requires everyone to respond. It is a civic responsibility. The 2010 Census has been streamlined - The "long form," which covered dozens of additional topics, has been converted to an ongoing survey throughout the decade called the American Community Survey. The American Community Survey is part of the 2010 Decennial Census program, but now provides all these data to communities every year, not just once a decade.
On May 1st, we begin the door-to-door enumeration of the roughly 48 million households that did not mail back or receive a form at their home. Some households that filled out a form may still get a visit from a census taker. For example, households that returned an incomplete form or submitted a form too late for us to check them off our list will get a visit. The follow-up visit serves as a safety net to help us ensure everyone is counted in the Census. We then have a process to look for and weed out any duplication at a later time.
One of the ways the Census Bureau conducts the census for people who live in traditional housing units or in parts of the country that both don't uniformly receive mail at their residence and are far from any town are counted via update/enumerate. The Census Bureau visits each housing unit and takes a face-to-face interview with those in the household instead of mailing out a form.
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Color Covington! Color Covington! The Coloring Book of historic and cultural places in Covington is available! This 36-page coloring book is dedicated to teaching children and adults alike the Covington history as well as help them appreciate the beautiful historic buildings and places of Covington.
Color Covington! was funded in part by the place matters Mini-Grant Program and is a joint project between Progress with Preservation and the Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association.
Coloring Books are available for $5.00 each. Call Bud Thurman at 341-2401. |
 Experience Covington
The tour of Covington's heritage covers over 35 sites in 18 city neighborhoods, organized into six themes: faith, arts and culture, historic, architecture, "unexpected", and neighborhood tours.
An interactive kiosk, located at the downtown Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 520 Scott Street, will allow residents and visitors to pick up printed copies of driving maps and neighborhood walking tours and mp3 players pre-loaded with theme-based audio tours - free of charge.
Click here to find out more!
www.experiencecovington.com
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