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Covington City Hall will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day. |
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JULY
MEETINGS
Jul 1 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Jul 12 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul 13 - City of Covington Commission Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul 14 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul 19 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Jul 20 - City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul 21 - Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Jul 21 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street Covington, KY 41011
Jul 21 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
Jul 26 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul 28 - 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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Monday Mile Neighborhood Spotlight Events!
Click on the link below to find out more!
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To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
of the
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
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Recycle More!
CSI is now accepting all plastics #1 - #7.
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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, July 14
6:00 pm
Hosted by
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Topic
Housing Challenges
Guest
Jeanne Schroer, Executive Director
Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky
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New Business in Covington |
 Giuseppe's Pizza
Covington, Kentucky 41014
859-814-8444
Daren Harris
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday 11 am - 12 am
Sunday Closed for summer
Come on in for our homemade dough pizzas, hoagies, appetizers, salads and desserts. We deliver all over Covington, please call for details. |
 Regency Cafe & Coffee
630 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-261-5500
Earl Hughes & John Sinica
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday Closed
Coffee shop with gourmet coffee, sandwiches, soups, daily lunch specials and a great atmosphere. Can reserve for a private meeting and will deliver in the local area. Also offering catering. |
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Permits to be issued at City Hall effective July 1
Effective July 1, 2010, the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC) will no longer be issuing the following permits. They will be issued by the City of Covington and will be available at City Hall, Room 206, 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky.
The following applications and permits can be submitted and picked up at this location.
● Zoning ● Building* ● Electrical ● Board of Adjustment
Questions? Please call 895-292-2323 for additional information and assistance.
* Some commercial building permits may be administered by NKAPC. Call 292-2323 for a determination if you are unsure what type of permit you may require.
Permits issued prior to July 1 will be administered and inspected by NKAPC.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Regarding Linden Gateway District
Kenton County Planning Commission Public Hearing
A public hearing on the text amendment and map amendment for the Linden Gateway District is scheduled for
Thursday evening, August 5, 2010 at 6:15 pm
at the NKAPC offices at 2332 Royal Drive in Fort Mitchell. This hearing is scheduled to allow interested persons to speak or present information on the proposed Linden Gateway District. For more information and to download the proposed text of the regulations, please visit the project's website at http://www.nkapc.org/LGFBCode.html or contact NKAPC staff by calling (859) 331-8980 or emailing avidekovich@nkapc.org.
Click to view notification letters (1)(2).
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Holiday Inn Riverfront
The Greenery Lounge
600 West Third Street
Covington, Kentucky
859-291-4300
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments
Cash Bar
Friends of Covington
Covington Business Council
Mainstrasse Village Association
Latonia Business Association |
 Covington's Farmers Market 8:00 am - 2:00 pm every Saturday until October 30 on the 6th Street promenade in Mainstrasse Village.
Both Farmers and Artists are welcome to take booths.
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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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Miss an Issue?
Past issues of Covington E-News are available. Just click here to access all past editions.
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And from our Departments....
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City Departments
Below please see a listing of departments within the City of Covington. There have been some changes, and this sets forth the actual titles of all current city departments, as approved by Commissioners' Ordinance O-20-10.
Administration Department
Legal Department
Community Development Department
Department of Public Improvements
Finance Department
Police Department
Neighborhoods, Parks & Recreation Department
Fire Department
Code Enforcement Department
Human Resources Department
Directors are listed below under Contact Information / Administrative Personnel.
If you have any questions, please call 292-2160.
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 Roebling Point Planning Committee The Roebling Point Planning Committee was formed as a result of a commitment from the City Commission to study and explore alternatives in the Roebling Point area following the adoption of the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O). The study area includes not only the expanded HP-O area, but immediately surrounding properties along 3rd and 4th street and Scott and Greenup Street. Portions of the Roebling Point area are also currently within the Renaissance Covington boundary and the boundaries of National Register Historic Districts, which qualifies properties for certain financial incentives. The Committee has been working since November on gathering information related to land use, design, transportation and public improvements in the study area.
Public Meeting - August 2
A public meeting will be held on August 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Commission Chambers at City Hall. The agenda will include a presentation of recommendations of the plan, and also to gather any final input and feedback.
For more information contact Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager, at 859-292-2160. |
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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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Code Enforcement Department |
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The City of Covington will begin issuing building, zoning and electrical permits in July for all residential and some commercial projects. Permit applications can be obtained at the Code Enforcement Department, 638 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, beginning July 1st.
Please contact Code Enforcement at 292-2323 with questions.
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Department of Public Improvements |
Handicapped Parking Spaces - Renewals due by July 30
City Ordinance requires that persons with handicapped parking spaces renew them annually. Please contact the Department of Public Improvements if you have any questions or need assistance. 292-2292
All Dogs in the City of Covington are subject to Licensing.
Dog Licenses: Altered $5.00 Unaltered $10.00
(must show proof of current rabies and spay/neuter)
Vicious Dog Licenses: $30.00
Dog licenses are due by July 1 of each year, and must be renewed annually.
Failure to purchase a City of Covington dog license can result in a fine of $60.00, which includes the $10.00 license fee.
Contact the Animal Control Office at 292-2292.
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Community Development Department |
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Housing
Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium News
DOWNPAYMENT DOLLARS AVAILABLE JULY 1ST
The Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, whose members include the Cities of Covington, Bromley, Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton, announced that starting July 1, 2010 down payment assistance will again be available to promote homeownership in all the participating communities.
The HOME Consortium will offer $8,000 in down payment funds to assist income eligible families in purchasing a home. Participating families are required to attend pre-purchase counseling where they learn about the various loan products that are in the market place, simple home repairs and budgeting.
The cities of Bromley, Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton will be receiving $166,275 in HOME Program funding to be used for down payments. In addition, $457,000 in HOME Program funding is budgeted for households who are interested in purchasing a home in Covington.
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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, July 15 at 7:00 pm. Click here for meeting notice and agenda/minutes. 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 July 17, 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. The 24th Annual Old Timers Event will take place in Randolph Park on August 6, 7 & 8. Click here for details.
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. 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 Monday, July 26 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held at the Bluffs Clubhouse. Social hour begins upon adjournment of the regular meeting. Agenda items for this month include elections of Executive Committee Officers. 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, July 22. 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 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. 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 Monday Mile Spotlight Event will take place on Monday, July 19. Interested walkers can meet at George Rogers Clark Park at 6:00 pm. Click here for more information.
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. Click here to read the latest "Goose Tracks" newsletter. You can visit us at http://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.
For more information, visit http://romacovington.org or contact ROMA at association@romacovington.org.
South Covington
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, July 19. 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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 New Series of "I Love the Cov" T-Shirts!
The I Love the Cov shirts are back! And they've had a makeover. The new high quality mens and womens t-shirts are available on Saturdays at the Farmer's Market all summer, and also at City Hall in Suite 407 during business hours. The Covington Farmer's Market is every Saturday from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm in the 6th Street Promenade in MainStrasse through October 30th. The t-shirts are $20 and funds go to support Renaissance Covington, Inc. in their mission to revitalize downtown Covington.
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Arts District
Persona Obscura
The AEC welcomes Amy Greene, painter, and Jesse Fox, student and photographer. Amy Greene's paintings depict the figure in a variety of poses, each eluding the viewer's gaze, while Jesse Fox's photographic series captures individuals facing their phobias. The show ends July 16th.
Click here to view the current Arts District Newsletter.
Monday, July 19, 2010 YOUR Arts Educations Class at the AEC for FREE!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Painting Classes (10:00am)
Friday, July 23, 2010 Artist Panel: Persona Obscura (6:00pm)
Monday, July 26, 2010 YOUR Arts Educations Class at the AEC for FREE!
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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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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* Family Fun Festival *
Friday, July 23 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mainstrasse Village on the Sixth Street Islands near the Goose Girl Fountain
Games, Snacks, Prizes, Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo and Pony Rides!
This is a FREE Family event.
Friday, July 30 - Covington Summer Youth Program Ends.
Saturday, August 7 7:30 p.m. - KSO at the Bandshell in Devou Park.
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra presents " Fun Fun Fun" Concerts are FREE.
(Suggested donation of $5.00)
Sunday, August 8 - Covington Pools and Water Park CLOSE for the season.
 Licking River Greenway VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Would you like to get your hands dirty and make a difference at the same time?
The Covington Recreation Department is currently seeking volunteers to serve as habitat restoration stewards for the Licking River Greenway Initiative. Volunteers would work along the Licking River removing invasive species, replanting native plants and litter pickup.
The city is working with the Northern Kentucky University Center for Applied Ecology to teach these key volunteers how to properly manage vegetation along the river. Whether you can join us for just a day or would like to become a steward of the Licking River Greenway, please contact the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov.
Monday Mile
Neighborhood Spotlight Events!
Gather to walk the Monday Mile together!
* Free Bottled Water and Healthy Snacks provided by the Covington
Recreation Department
* Get a 7-day pass to Better Bodies
* Register to win raffle prizes!
Monday, July 19
6:00 pm
Historic Licking Riverside - meet at George Rogers Clark Park
We'll be walking Licking Riverside Monday Mile
For more information on any of these events or any recreation questions please call 859-292-2151.
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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, Community Development Department
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Mark Young, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Executive Director, Community Housing Resource Group
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 / Community Relations / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Holmes High School is ranked by Newsweek as one of America's best high schools
Each year, Newsweek magazine picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests. Just over 1600 schools-only six percent of all the public schools in the U.S.-made the list.
Holmes High School is among the top 1,623 public schools named by Newsweek. Holmes is ranked No. 927. It is one of 16 Kentucky schools that made the list.
To view the list, visit www.newsweek.com.
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Sixth District Elementary School has a new principal
Bill Bradford, who served as the K-12 instructional support specialist for Fayette County Public Schools for the past year, is the new principal of Sixth District Elementary School in Covington.
Sixth District's School-Based Decision Making Council selected Mr. Bradford in early June. "It's extremely exciting," said Mr. Bradford. "I feel humble and appreciative and plan to roll up my sleeves and get down to work to build on the school's success and develop a long relationship with the school."
Mr. Bradford worked in Fayette County Public Schools for eight years as a teacher and a coach. He replaces Tony Ross who left to retire after 21 years in the position.
An open house was held to welcome Mr. Bradford on June 8 in the school cafeteria located at E. 18th St. and Maryland Avenue, Covington.
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Latonia Elementary Cardinal Club Bake Sale
What- Latonia Elementary Cardinal Club Bake Sale
When- Saturday July 24, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where- Walmart/ Fort Wright
All proceeds help fund activities for the students.
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1st Annual Covington Partners in Prevention Golf Outing Join us at Traditions Golf Club in Hebron, Kentucky on Monday, July 19. Traditions is a beautiful course tucked away in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky. Registration begins at 10:30 am, shotgun start at noon. Individual players are $200, Foursomes are $800. Registration costs include greens fees and carts, range fees, boxed lunch, dinner, gift bag (including a $50 golf gift card), and a three chances at a $10,000.00 for a hole-in-one! Space is limited to the first 120 players. For a registration form and outing details, please contact Stacie Strotman at (859) 392-3179 or stacie.strotman@covington.kyschools.us or visit www.partnersinprevention.us. Proceeds of the outing benefit Covington Partners in Prevention, which provides Mentoring, Family Strengthening, Physical and Mental Health Promotion, and Drug and Violence Prevention programming and services to the youth and families of Covington.
Partners in Prevention Monthly Meeting:
Second Tuesday of every month
11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street, Covington
Stacie Strotman, Stacie.strotman@covington.kyschools.us 859-392-3179
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Friends of Covington 2010 Beautification Awards
 The Friends of Covington 2010 Beautification Awards will be presented on October 21, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church's May Room, 326 Madison Avenue. Entries must be received no later than August 30th, 2010. A panel of judges will visit each nominated location and select the winners. All Covington neighborhoods and locales are eligible.
REVISED ENTRY DEADLINE: August 30th, 2010
Rules are as follows:
1. Every neighborhood is searched; all nominees are considered.
2. Care, maintenance and design are examined.
3. Price and size of the nominated property are not factors.
4. Only exteriors of houses, buildings and gardens will be judged.
5. Residential, rental, and commercial properties are eligible.
6. Previous recipient properties are not eligible UNLESS there have been significant renovations to the house or gardens.
7. Properties for sale are not eligible.
8. The panel reserves the right to nominate properties in addition to those submitted.
9. The decisions of the panel are final.
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 June at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
Photography
Picture Covington
July 1 - July 31
Take time this summer to photograph some of your favorite things in Covington. Stop by the library and pick up a free disposable camera. Take pictures of buildings, parks, trees, artwork, just about anything you find interesting in Covington and then return the camera to the library. We will process the photos and mount them into a collage that will be framed and displayed in the library. Don't worry about your skills as a photographer, at least one photo from each of the participants will be included in the finished collage. The program runs from June through August, so stop by the library this summer, pickup a camera and participate!
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4th Sunday
MainStrasse Antiques, Etc.
Over 30 antique and vintage collectible dealers from the tri-state area are expected for 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. on Sunday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This outdoor marketplace features quality antiques such as beautiful jewelry, furniture, glassware, linens, and vintage collectibles from a by-gone era. Stroll amidst the antiques on the 6th Street Promenade, shop the nearby unique stores, and dine at one of the locally-owned restaurants in historic MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. The event is free for shoppers. More information is available at www.mainstrasseantiques.blogspot.com.
Click here for press release with additional information and details for vendors.
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The Carnegie Visual + Performing Arts Center Presents:
Carnegie's Otto M. Budig Theatre
An Intimate Space for the Arts
 Suits That Rock
6:30 Doors open · 7:30 Concert
On July 31 and August 7, 2010 prominent business leaders return to The Carnegie for the 3rd Annual SUITS THAT ROCK. Eat, drink, and ROCK OUT with over thirty of the area's business and community leaders as they unleash their secret rock star identities to entertain you with the 25th anniversary celebration of the music, the artists, and the time of Live Aid and Farm Aid.
As dedicated community leaders and volunteers, the Suits have worked to achieve educational excellence, improved the lives of children and families and advance the landscape of the city we call home. Started in 2008, SUITS THAT ROCK has become The Carnegie Visual and Performing Art Center's annual sell-out fundraising event. All proceeds from this event will benefit the education programs at The Carnegie.
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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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 2010 Summer Series
Devou Park Bandshell
Covington, KY
Fun Fun Fun
August 7 7:30 pm
Nothing will put a smile on your face quicker than the frivolous pop music of the 1960's--without the protest and drug-themed tunes that are often used to define the decade. Think Beach Boys, Petula Clark, Monkees, Supremes, Elvis, and many more. Feel free to dress up, dance, and sing along.
Concert Sponsor: Fischer Homes
Cirque Devou
September 4 7:30 pm
The KSO teams up with Circus Mojo for high-wire high-jinx. The Devou bandshell transforms into a multi-ring circus with trapeze artists, acrobats, daring feats of skill, and yes those zany clowns. Ringling Bros. verterans will appear to the traditional sounds of the circus, courtesy of the KSO.
Concert Sponsor: Knochelmann
kyso.org
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Summer schedule of classes now available.
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
August 8th - 2:00 pm
Music and Musicians from the Encyclopedia
John Schlipp, Assistant Professor, NKU
Click here for 2010 Schedule of Lectures
620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
Centennials Exhibit at BCM
June 27 - September 26, 2010
Did you know one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America was a resident of Covington?
How did the rolling hills above Covington become one of the largest urban parks in Greater Cincinnati?
Did you realize that trolley travel helped establish the Northern Kentucky City of
Fort Mitchell?
Behringer-Crawford's newest exhibit "Centennials" celebrates 100 years of
history for the Boy Scouts of America, the City of Fort Mitchell and Covington's beautiful Devou Park.
Exploring the connections between each celebrant, the exhibit emphasizes the important roles each has in the development of our region's communities and residents through wonderful images, artifacts, hands-on activities and a video presentation including footage of the last trolley car run in Northern Kentucky. Click here for complete press release.
Music at BCM
THURSDAY, JULY 15: Pat Kelly and the Groove Organizers, July 15th ~ 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Pat Kelly fronts the Groove Organizers with vocalist Saba. This is cool jazz at its finest.
THURSDAY, JULY 22: Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters, July 22nd ~ 7:00 - 9:00 PM. A high energy Irish band with a riveting onstage presence will keep you rocking and shouting.
Senior Archaeology Camp,
Ages 11-15, Monday-Friday, July 19-23 ~ 8:30-4:00 PM. A new fast-paced five day summer camp full of discoveries await Senior Curators. The campers will learn archaeology history, how-to prepare and excavate a dig site and clean and classify artifacts at a REAL Northern Kentucky archaeology site. Come dig into history this summer! BIG BONE STATE PARK is the site for this year's dig! Register now, spaces still available.
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
Behringer Crawford Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums Program -- all active military and their families (up to 5) are admitted free from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 2010. *We also offer all veterans and one guest 1/2 off admission regularly through the year.
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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KENTUCKY STATE PARKS - Legislative change provides new benefit!
One of the great things about living in Kentucky is that, no matter where you call home, you're never too far away from a state park.
Our Kentucky state parks system, which celebrated 85 years in 2009, has long been recognized as being among the best in the nation.
Several weeks ago, our state park campgrounds were recognized as some of the best in the country. The organization ReserveAmerica, which manages reservations for our campgrounds and many others across the nation, put five of our state parks in its top 100, and in individual categories, many of our parks were ranked among the top 50 for such activities as canoeing, bird watching, fishing and being "kid friendly."
On July 14, our state parks will become even more accommodating for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled because of a service-related injury. On that date, a new state law takes effect that will allow these men and women to stay up to three nights for free per year where lodging is available.
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that as many as 4,000 veterans could qualify. Those wanting to take part have to show proof of Kentucky residency and an official letter noting their disability. Reservations can be set up to 10 days in advance and need to be made at the park of choice, rather than through the Department of Parks' online reservation system. (There are also some limitations tied to availability and peak tourist times in the summer and the month of October.)
~This update provided by Covington Resident, State Representative Hon. Arnold R. Simpson
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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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