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Covington City Hall will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of Labor Day. |
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SEPTEMBER
MEETINGS
Sept 2 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Sept 7 - City of Covington Commission Meeting - Legislative- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 8 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 13 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 15 - Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 15 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street Covington, KY 41011
Sept 15 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Ave, Covington, KY
Sept 20 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 20 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Sept 21 - City of Covington Commission Caucus Meeting- 6:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 22 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Sept 28 - City of Covington Commission Meeting - Legislative- 7:00 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 |
 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.
Call Leah Dodson at 292-2163 for additional information. |
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Click here to view our Healthy Monday webpage, featuring Covington's Monday Mile initiatives in our neighborhoods.
Click here read about the Meatless Monday initiative and see a list of Covington Restaurants who are participating.
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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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To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
of the
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
1-800-882-8990
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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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Problems with
Circular Delivery?
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information to
unsubscribe or to
report deliveries to
vacant properties.
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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, September 8
6:00 pm
Hosted by
Covington Mayor Denny Bowman
Topic
Covington Community Arts Centers
Guests
Katie Brass, Carnegie Executive Director
Lisa Marie, Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center
Rosemary Topie, Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Bud Thurman, Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood
Jean St. John, Center for Great Neighborhoods
Community Arts Centers Day in Covington |
 Riverfest 2010
Sunday, September 5 Impact Area Procedures
Click here for rules, street closures, bridge closings, handicapped accommodations, parking restrictions and more.
Click here for information and restrictions pertinent to Devou Park, Kenton Hills and The Bluffs.
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at
Behle Street Cafe
50 East RiverCenter Boulevard
Covington, KY
Join us down by the river at Behle Street Cafe, one of the newest members of the Covington Business Council.
Complimentary Hors d'ouvres and Refreshments
Cash Bar
Sponsored by:
Friends of Covington Covington Business Council
Mainstrasse Village Association Latonia Business Association |
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The Event:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
8 a.m. - noon
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Sponsored by America's Promise, Northern Kentucky's Promise is a summit that will address how to improve high school graduation rates in Northern Kentucky as part of the Graduate Kentucky: A Community Approach, a Kentucky state initiative. Together as a community we must examine the obstacles faced by students which may lead them to drop out, in order to determine the best means by which we can remove these obstacles entirely.
The purpose of this summit is to bring together a large and diverse group of stakeholders to learn about the school dropout problem in Northern Kentucky, and more importantly, to launch an effort to ensure that all of Northern Kentucky's youth can graduate from high school and be prepared for success in adulthood. The summit will be an excellent opportunity for teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, school board members, and other child advocates in our region to learn from one another and discover ways to keep Northern Kentucky's kids on track and in school!
Click here for more information and to register. |
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 Consensus on The Hills is Growing
Get Involved! Public discussions to date established the community's desire to balance development and conservation. It's important that you provide us with your opinion on the range of options that could be pursued.
Mark Your Calendars! The third public forum will be held on:
6:30-8:30 PM
Dixie Heights High School
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Brent Spence Bridge Update
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Permits now issued at City Hall
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.
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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 several minutes to download.)
~ The new edition for 2011-2012 is in the works, and we are looking for a great cover photo! If you would like to submit a photo for consideration, please click here and request a cover photo submission packet. |
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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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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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Yard Sale Requirements
The City of Covington wants all residents to enjoy their yard sale experience. Many are unaware that city ordinance places rules on yard sales. Below are some highlights of the yard sale ordinance in the event you wish to have one in the future.
· You are allowed three yard sales per year and a permit is required for all yard sales. The first permit is free and the second and third are $10.00 each. Sales conducted by non-profit groups, neighborhood groups, churches, etc. are free for the first sale and $50.00 for the second and third events.
· There are strict requirements for signs advertising yard sales. Signs are permitted on site only, and under no circumstances are signs permitted on utility poles or on public property.
· Permits are issued for up to a three day event. For example, you may choose to conduct a yard sale on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This three day sale would require one permit.
· Yard sales may only be conducted on the site owned or operated by the party hosting the sale. For example, you may have a yard sale at your home, your church, or civic organization, but not on the grounds of another owner or entity.
· City staff monitors yard sales to ensure that rules are followed appropriately. Excessive yard sales are sometimes indicative of a business and require zoning and business permits.
Any violations of the yard sale ordinance can lead to fines of $100.00 per day. The Code Enforcement Department is committed to educating residents and to ensure that rules are followed consistently for all participants.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Code Enforcement at 292-2323. You can also view the yard sale ordinance in its entirety by clicking here.
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Department of Public Improvements |
Rainwater Harvest Project in Devou Park - Featured in "The Stream Line" publication of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Excerpted below:
By Alison Simpson
A $1.2 million rainwater harvest project recently completed in northern Kentucky with federal stimulus funds will have economic, environmental and education benefits for the area it serves. As far back as 2007, city planners in Covington began discussing the idea of harvesting rainwater from nearby Prisoner's Lake into an irrigation pond in Devou Park. The plan would save money on the purchase of water, treatment chemicals and the energy to pump it. But the benefits won't stop there. By reducing outflow from Prisoner's Lake, the project is expected to alleviate the problem of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). With the Sanitation District No. 1, located in Northern Kentucky, under a consent decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency because of this problem, the project would reduce rainwater flow - a major contributor to CSOs. Click here to read complete article.
Parking Management Company Now in Place
On August 1, the City hired Ampco System Parking to manage its parking facilities. At this time, Ampco's management of the Rivercenter, Midtown, and City Center Garages has begun. They are scheduled to begin maintaining and enforcing the City-owned parking lots (map attached, click here) on August 15. Beginning September 1, Ampco will begin enforcement of the City's on-street parking restrictions in the areas shown on the attachment (click here). In addition to managing, enforcing, and maintaining the City's parking facilities, Ampco will begin making recommendations to the City on how to better utilize the existing parking facilities.
Handicapped Parking Spaces - Renewals required annually
City Ordinance requires that persons with handicapped parking spaces renew them annually by July 30. Please contact the Department of Public Improvements if you have any questions or need assistance at 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. Click here to view the Animal Ordinance.
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Community Development Department |
Business Relations
Rebecca Volpe 292-2163
Covington Businesses in the News
TiER1
TiER1 Performance Solutions, located at 6 East 5th Street, who is a leading provider of learning, knowledge and change management solutions recently announced:
- The acquisition of Motionplan, Inc., a custom training development company located outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- For the fourth consecutive yearTiER1 has made the Inc. 5000 list. They are ranked No. 3,568 on the list of the fastest growing businesses in the US. In addition to the overall list, TiER1 ranks No. 336 in the Business Products and Services Industry.
- A phase one Small Business Innovative Research grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop tools to improve the usability of homeland security systems such as airport screening equipment. Work with McLean, Va based Ailion Science and Technology Corp. they will identify the requirements and develop the "Automated Tool for Assessing Usability in Systems (A-TAUS)." This is the fourth SBIR grant received by TiER1.
Omnicare
Omnicare, located at 100 E. Rivercenter Boulevard, has announced their acquisition of Walgreen Company's long-term care pharmacy locations operating in Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia and Maryland in addition to the acquisition of Continuing Care Rx, a privately held institutional pharmacy provider.
Yankee Doodle Deli
The Cincinnati Chapter of SCORE has named Yankee Doodle Deli as Product Client of the Year. Owner Marilyn Baker will be honored September 18 at Kenwood Country Club. Yankee Doodle Deli is located at 1526 Scott Boulevard and makes spiced pretzels sold in retail outlets, most recently adding Bed, Bath and Beyond Stores. Their pretzels have been featured as the "Snack of the Day" on the Rachel Ray Show.
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Housing
The Old Urbanism
(2nd installment of a series on New Urbanism)
Any time we use the word "new" to describe something; it's difficult not to think of its predecessor. In thinking about new urbanism, what was the "old" urbanism?
Well, as we hinted in the first installment of this series, "new" urbanism actually contains older practices and ideas such as "traditional neighborhood development". Traditional development in the American Century centered more around neighborhoods or communities as they had evolved over millennia of human experimentation and practice. This was natural, as technology had not advanced sufficiently to allow a more spread out or sprawling arrangement.
Earlier American development centered around towns with agrarian-based economies and cities that sprang up around transportation centers like river, lake, and sea ports. The urban arrangements reached a high point of design, style, and function with the City Beautiful movement from 1893 to WW I .
Since WWII, most residential development in the US has included a significant feature not found in earlier development, namely, a prominent and necessary accommodation of privately owned vehicles for private transportation - cars! An expansion of automobile and road building in the 1930s and after WWII made living in the country, while still enjoying the benefits of the city, possible.
This automobile based expansion was conducted on a vast scale that affected every aspect of American life, from traditional ideas about personal mobility, to family and community composition and stability, to how we finance and occupy housing.
Before this new era of greatly enhanced personal mobility, the old ways of urbanism included more pedestrian mobility, mixed income towns and cities with persons of various social and economic classes living in close proximity, more purpose-built rental housing, and a greater variety of commercial activities close to residences. It also took about 50% down payment to buy a house before the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 - introduced by President Hoover in response to a Great Depression era foreclosure crisis. Ironically, of 41,000 applications for FHLB loans in the first two years of its inception, only 3 were approved.
Subsequently, in 1933, Congress enacted the Homeowners' Loan Act awarding $770 million to lenders to help deal with borrowers who could not repay their loans. Following this legislation and WWII, the stage was set for the new "suburbanism" of the '50s, '60s, and '70s - a vastly different arrangement for human habitation on a scale not previously imagined.
The old ways were changing for new ways; and it would be about 40 years before the New Urbanism gained acceptance for its appreciation and understanding of traditional urban values expressed in the City Beautiful movement from 1893 to WW I. This movement included the use of public art and grandeur to instill pride in commonweal, setting a standard of excellence in design and execution not to be matched by the new and more segregated arrangements of suburbanism.
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The Kentucky Fair Housing Act
Discrimination is against the law
See a listing below of commonly asked questions and the answers to them~
Q - Who is covered?
A - Anyone living in rental housing or seeking to rent or buy a home.
Q - Who must obey the law?
A - ¨Real estate operators, brokers and agents
¨Savings & loan associations, mortgage lenders, banks, or other financial institutions
¨Apartment house agents/managers
¨Rental agents
¨Builders, contractors and developers
¨Owners of building lots
¨Advertising media
¨Homeowners advertising and selling their own home
¨Multiple listing services/real estate related organizations
¨Insurers and agents
Q - What is housing discrimination?
A - Kentucky's Fair Housing Law forbids discrimination in housing because of a person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. It also forbids retaliation.
Q - If a landlord has a "No Pets" policy, can he/she refuse to rent to a disabled person who requires a guide dog/service animal? If not, can a fee be charged for a service animal?
A - NO. A landlord may have a 'no pets' policy and enforce that policy; however, a guide dog/service animal is not a pet. Its purpose is to assist a person with a disability and acceptance of the service animal would be considered a reasonable accommodation. No pet fee or additional deposit may be charged to a person with a disability for having a service animal residing on the premises.
Q - If a landlord agrees to permit a renter to make necessary modifications, is it all right to charge a higher rent or security deposit to cover the cost of converting back to the original condition when the premises is vacated?
A - NO. Charging higher rents or deposit is potentially unlawful because it may appear to be a different term or condition based on a protected class (disability). A landlord and renter may, however, negotiate a dollar amount, which would be deposited into an escrow account, and which would be sufficient to cover the cost of conversion when the premises are vacated.
Q - If a landlord has knowledge about a mental illness that an applicant has and the landlord is afraid the applicant's behavior may upset the other residents, is it legal to refuse to rent to that person? Does a landlord have to rent to an applicant that has a record of violent behavior?
A - A person with a mental disability who applies for housing should be screened in the same manner and held to the same eligibility standards as other applicants. Acceptance or rejection of that person as a renter should be based on whether or not they meet eligibility standards, not on the fact that the person has a disability. An applicant's acceptance needs to be based on standards relating to rental history and behavior, not on the mental disability. There may, however, be instances in which a disability has affected the individual's ability to meet the eligibility standards and the landlord might permit an accommodation. For example, an individual's credit may be poor due to the disability, but everything else has checked out. The landlord might agree to a six-month lease as a trial period and extend to the usual full year if the rent is paid in full and on time. The law states that housing need not be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others. Although some behaviors may be the result of a mental illness, the law does exclude certain behaviors from the protection of the law.
Q - Is an individual who is HIV Positive or who has AIDS protected by this law?
A - YES. Persons who have AIDS or are HIV Positive have protected class status under disability and are entitled to the full protection of the law. In addition, KRS 207.250 makes it unlawful to disclose the fact that a current or former occupant is infected with HIV or has AIDS and also protects an owner or his/her agent from legal action for the failure to disclose that information.
Q - Can a landlord put families with children in one section?
A - NO. Even though the landlord may believe that having the children in one section than another is a benefit, it is a violation of the law based on familial status. This is an act of keeping individuals from certain locations, known as steering.
Q - Can you advertise "No Children"?
A - NO. No one can advertise a preference based on any of the protected classes.
Q - Can you limit the number of school age children?
A - NO. The rule of thumb is two persons per bedroom, which makes no reference to "children". When making reference to children, you are stating a preference. Occupancy standards may be set to establish the number of persons in a unit.
Q - Does a landlord have to rent to persons who are in the United States illegally?
A - All applicants must be treated the same. As long as the applicant is not being denied housing because of his/her National Origin, but because they are unable to provide the necessary documents for a credit/record check, which must be required of all applicants, the landlord can refuse rental.
Q - Do I have to provide an interpreter for a person who does not speak English?
A - An interpreter must be provided when requested.
Q - Can a landlord refuse to rent to an applicant because of their religious belief?
A - NO. This is discriminatory in making a preference, which is unlawful.
Q - Can a landlord rent to single men and not single women?
A - NO. This is discriminatory on the basis of sex; however, if there is a shared bath or kitchen, there could possibly be an exemption.
If you feel that you have been discriminated against, please call: (800) 292-5566
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Ombudsman/Community Relations 859-292-2141
 News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Botany Hills (West Covington)
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. 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, September 27 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held at 1106 Edgehill Drive. Social hour begins upon adjournment of the regular meeting. 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, September 23. 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. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com or visit www.lickingriverside.org
HLRCA held its August Members Meeting at the CommunityGarden in RandolphPark. We were joined by several members of the Eastside Neighborhood Association. It was a great chance to see all the work that has been done by a growing group of neighbors. The garden and the community spirit are flourishing! Activity is accelerating toward the Home Tour and Art Show on September 12 from Noon to 5 PM. Historic homes in the Licking Riverside District include several that have not been on the tour before. Click here for more information. Click here to view Tour Program.
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at 1026 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 6:00 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
South Covington
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, September 20. 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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 They're back!
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
Click here for Gallery Hop map and list of participating venues. September 3, 6:00 - 10:00 pm.
Join us on September 20, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, for the Dedication of the
ArtWorks Mural at 7th & Washington!
Phantasm: Re-Imagining Eden
Three artists explore space and creation through photography, fabric, print and drawing. Works by Mary Provosty, Michael Kellner and Anna Klaene. Anna is a current student at NKU, Michael is currently living in Wilmington North Carolina, and Mary is a practicing artist and teacher based in Cincinnati. Between them, an array of media displays many perspectives of our environment and the spaces we occupy, whether ethereal, metaphysical or built. Don't miss the Artist Panel Scheduled for Thursday, September 9, at 6:00 pm at the AEC, 25 West 7th Street.
September Events at the Artisans Enterprise Center
2010 Full Spectrum Schedule Confirmed!
Covington's month long Arts celebration is just around the corner. Be sure to mark your calendars! This year, the Hyper Gallery Hop returns to downtown on October 1and is being hosted by our very own Covington Business Council. October 2 sees the Wee Fairy Folk Festival welcome back all Magical Beings and young at heart to Mainstrasse. Art Off Pike falls on October 9 and is now accepting applications for artists to take booths, see the call here. October 16 is Covington's Film Festival with partners Barking Fish, Cincy World Cinema and Cincinnati Ohio International Film Festival creating a fabulous schedule. World Music Fest is on October 23 and will take place in five Covington venues with performances lasting all day. Finally, don't forget DeComposition, Covington's Zombie Crawl, which takes place Saturday, October 30. There really is something for everyone in Full Spectrum. As we work these next two weeks to polish off the website, please contact us if you would like to be involved in any capacity. We are in need of volunteers, sponsors and participants. Or, contact us even if you just have a question! 859 292 2322.
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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 Danger Above
A Factsheet on Highrise Fire Safety
BE PREPARED FOR A Highrise FIRE EMERGENCY
· Never lock fire exits or doorways, halls or stairways. Fire doors provide a way out during the fire and slow the spread of fire and smoke. Never prop stairway or other fire doors open.
· Learn your building evacuation plan. Make sure everyone knows what to do if the fire alarm sounds. Plan and practice your escape plan together.
· Be sure your building manager posts evacuation plans in high traffic areas, such as lobbies.
· Learn the sound of your building's fire alarm and post emergency numbers near all telephones.
· Know who is responsible for maintaining the fire safety systems. Make sure nothing blocks these devices and promptly report any sign of damage or malfunction to the building management.
DO NOT PANIC IN THE EVENT OF A Highrise FIRE EMERGENCY
· Do not assume anyone else has already called the fire department.
· Immediately call your local emergency number. Early notification of the fire department is important. The dispatcher will ask questions regarding the emergency. Stay calm and give the dispatcher the information they request.
IF THE DOOR IS WARM TO THE TOUCH
Before you try to leave your apartment or office, feel the door with the back of your hand. If the door feels warm to the touch, do not attempt to open it. Stay in your apartment or office.
· Stuff the cracks around the door with towels, rags, bedding or tape and cover vents to keep smoke out.
· If there is a phone in the room where you are trapped, call the fire department again to tell them exactly where you are located. Do this even if you can see fire apparatus on the street below.
· Wait at a window and signal for help with a flashlight or by waving a sheet.
· If possible, open the window at the top and bottom, but do not break it, you may need to close the window if smoke rushes in.
· Be patient. Rescuing all the occupants of a highrise building can take several hours.
IF THE DOOR IS NOT WARM TO THE TOUCH
· If you do attempt to open the door, brace your body against the door while staying low to the floor and slowly open it a crack. What you are doing is checking for the presence of smoke or fire in the hallway.
· If there is no smoke in the hallway or stairwells, follow your building's evacuation plan.
· If you don't hear the building's fire alarm, pull the nearest fire alarm "pull station" while exiting the floor.
· If you encounter smoke or flames on your way out, immediately return to your apartment or office.
AFTER A Highrise FIRE EMERGENCY
· Once you are out of the building, STAY OUT! Do not go back inside for any reason.
· Tell the fire department if you know of anyone trapped in the building.
· Only enter when the fire department tells you it is safe to do so.
MAINTAIN AND INSTALL WORKING SMOKE ALARMS
No matter where you live, always install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.
Remember, fire safety is your personal responsibility... Fire Stops With You!
 For more information contact:
The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462
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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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 Covington Police Explorers Program
The Explorers are an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America through Learning for Life, comprised of boys and girls 14-21 years old. The program is to teach and train youth and young adults in a profession so they can gain experience at an early age as well as gain traits such as team building, honesty and strong values. We hope to be able to see our explorers as future employees of the City who have shown dedication through many years. Click here to read about a fundraiser the Covington Police Explorers are undertaking. The donations made will send popcorn to our military personnel overseas and proceeds from the donations will go to our Explorers program. All you need to do is click on the link to enter your donation. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested in participating.
Congratulations! Our Explorers, after only 2 ½ years in existence, took 3rd place overall and a total of 5 awards this past year at Competition. They also donate many hours to the City of Covington and represent the City with a great deal of professionalism.
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Saturday, September 4 ~ Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Bandshell in Devou Park at 7:30 pm
Friday, September 17 ~ FREE Outdoor Movie at the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex on 43rd Street. FREE popcorn and punch. Other food and drink items available for purchase at the concession stand. The restrooms will be open. The movie will begin at DUSK.
Friday, October 8 ~ CycloCross Event Devou Park
Saturday, October 16 ~ LBA Halloween Block Party, 38th & Church Streets in Latonia
Sunday, October 17 ~ Devou Park Fall Festival Noon until 5:00 pm at the Drees Pavilion and Overlook Area *Food and Arts & Crafts Vendors - please contact Recreation @ 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov if you are interested in reserving a booth.
Contact the Recreation Department at 292-2151 for additional information.
 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.
Click here to view the latest edition of the Licking River Greenway Newsletter.
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
Jackson Kinney, Community Development Department Director
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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Registration for Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes - Fall 2010
The Cooper-Clayton Method to Stop Smoking program is a comprehensive, 13-week program that helps you stop smoking with peer support, educational guidance, and nicotine replacement products (i.e. patch, gum, lozenge). Classes meet once a week at various locations throughout Northern Kentucky. The classes are offered at no charge, although participants must pay for nicotine replacement products, if utilized.
Three sessions will be offered in the fall of 2010:
- 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, starting September 7, at St. Elizabeth Grant, 238 Barnes Road, Williamstown, Ky
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, starting September 9, in the Cancer Treatment Center Lobby at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, 85 N. Grand Ave., Fort Thomas, Ky.
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, starting September 13, in the ED Conference Room at St. Elizabeth Florence, 4900 Houston Road, Florence, Ky.
To register, call 859.363.2093 or 859.824.5074.
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Are You a 1st Time Mother?
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is conducting a Positive Family Communication Project and is in need of first-time mothers of a child age 0-3. Please help us and complete the following survey by September 10, 2010. By completing this survey, you will have the opportunity to win one of five $25 Kroger gift cards. Please use the following website to access our online survey.
We appreciate your time and look forward to your feedback.
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Safety & Health Fair
Sponsored by the Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force
October 9, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex
43rd Street
Bike Helmet give-aways and more! Additional information to follow soon!
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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Partner 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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GATEWAY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON NEW OSHA REGULATIONS
The training includes information on a variety of OSHA requirements, including ergonomics, and also reviews the penalties involved for failure to comply with regulations designed to protect worker health and safety.
The 10-hour general industry training course is aimed at entry-level workers and designed to help them recognize and prevent hazards. This course costs $150 per participant and is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 23.
The 30-hour course is a comprehensive safety program intended for safety directors, foremen or field supervisors. The cost is $450 per participant. Training is conducted from at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. 25 to Oct. 29. The registration deadline for the 30-hour course is Oct. 18.
Both courses will be conducted at the Classroom and Training Building at Gateway's Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence, Ky. To register, contact Regina Schadler, 859-442-1170, or regina.schadler@kctcs.edu.
GATEWAY OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Gateway Community and Technical College will offer three four-hour continuing education classes for massage therapists Thursday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 20. The sessions, taught by licensed massage therapist Alan Hundley, provide a maximum of 12 continuing education units to persons attending all three. The sessions address integrative bodywork and expanding the scope of massage therapy through joint movement and soft tissue mobilization. Session 1, from 5: 30 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, focuses on feet, legs and hip movement; session 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, concentrates on hands, arm, shoulders and back; and session 3, offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20, stresses the neck, head and face. All classes will be offered at Gateway's massage therapy lab in Room E210 at the Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas More Parkway. To register, contact Regina Schadler, 859-442-1170, regina.schadler@kctcs.edu. The registration deadline for all three sessions is Monday, Nov. 8. Click here for registration fee information.
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Foster and Adoptive Care
 At any given time in Northern Kentucky, there are around 900 children in out of home care, including foster care and residential living. Now more than ever, the need for loving families is so crucial. Of the 900 children in care, more than 40% are from Kenton County, and of these children, 94 of them are from Covington. There are only five Covington foster homes currently, so many children enter foster homes outside of their own city. Too many children have to leave everything they know - their family, friends, school and neighborhood. This is where we need your help as these children could be the bright future of Covington if we offer the support of a safe and nurturing home within the city of Covington.
 Many people want to make a difference in the life of a child but don't know how or if they can. If you have an income to meet your own needs, we will reimburse you for monthly foster care expenses, and people can be single, married, widowed or divorced and still qualify. Support services are available to help families with medical coverage and daycare assistance for children in care. Free training and paperwork is offered to those who wish to discover if fostering and adopting is the right choice for them.
There are other ways to help children besides fostering and adopting. Mentoring and other volunteer programs can provide kids and adults time to work together to enhance social skills, self esteem and school performance. If you are interested in finding out how you can make a difference, please contact the State of Kentucky's Foster Care and Adoption Information Line at (859) 292-6632, ext. 231.
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 Historic Licking Riverside Home Tour and Art ShowSeptember 12
12:00 - 5:00 pm
The Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association (HLRCA) will showcase some of its historic homes when it hosts the "2010 Home Tour and Art Show" Sunday September 12, 2010, from 12 Noon to 5 PM, at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers in Covington, KY.
Area residents will open their magnificent historic homes, many for the first time. Local artists will showcase their wares in an art show and sale taking place in George Rogers Clark Park, located on Riverside Drive at Garrard, and at Governor's Point (formerly Booth Hospital) on East Second Street at Kennedy. Additionally, past winners of the Duveneck Art Show will be featured in homes on the tour. Complimentary carriage rides will also be offered.
Proceeds support the HLRCA in its efforts to restore and preserve the historic integrity of this National Register Neighborhood. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee (CCSBC) for the "Bringing History to Light" fundraising effort to restore lighting on the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge.
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 WORMS Garden Club
What is WORMS?
We are Organically Recycling MulcherS
We provide children with the opportunity to learn about gardening, nature and the world of recyclable art at the same time! Students will discover the wonders of growing their own produce, study and observe urban bird life and learn about great works of art that were inspired by nature while working on their own art projects!
This program is supported by Keep Covington Beautiful and is a part of the holistic goal of engaging all the members of the community in helping to keep Covington clean and green!
How Can I Help?
The Friends of Baker Hunt sponsored the summer session and it proved to be such a fun and educational experience for the students that we've decided to continue the program until the end of the year! However, to move forward we need to raise more funding.
Your donation will help a child enjoy the unique experience of enjoying both gardening and art. Specifically, the donations will be used to help pay for an art instructor and the necessary gardening tools and art supplies. All donations are also tax deductible!
For more information please, contact Danielle Eulitt at dreamxpres@aol.com
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 Devou Summer Concert Series
Devou Park Bandshell
Saturday, September 4
7:30 pm
Cirque Devou
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
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 32nd Annual
MainStrasseVillage Oktoberfest
September 10, 11, 12
MainStrasse Village's Oktoberfest, one of Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Festivals for September 2009 and one of Kentucky Tourism Council's "Top Ten 2010 Fall Festivals", invites families and travelers from throughout the Midwest to join with local crowds in enjoying this festival. A great mix of German and international foods, music and arts and crafts attracts approximately 150,000 people to this popular festival in historic MainStrasseVillage, Covington, Kentucky.
The festival extends over 6 city blocks, along the tree lined 6th Street Promenade, Philadelphia Street, Main Street and Goebel Park, creating the perfect backdrop for the variety of appealing foods, drinks and works by over 75 artisans and crafters from all over the country. We will have traditional German food as always and of course, a variety of other festival favorites. And be sure to visit the Kinderplatz, full of adventures and rides for the kids or the Amusement Midway filled with rides for the "older" kids. On Saturday and Sunday, you can purchase an "All You Can Ride" bracelet for just $15. Bracelets may be purchased from opening until one hour before close and will be valid the day of purchase only. Also returning for Oktoberfest - 3-D Chalk Drawings on Main Street throughout the weekend.
Quality live entertainment by top performers such as DV8, Robin Lacy & DeZydeco and 4th Day Echo will spread the festive mood throughout Oktoberfest. Great music will be featured at the Goebel Park Stage, The Festival Stage, the Main Street Stage and the Goose Girl Stage. Take your pick - German, Pop, Rock, Blues, 80's or Country - Oktoberfest will have music for everyone!
On Saturday, don't miss the Oktoberfest Hansel & Gretel Pageant 2010 - at 12:00 and 3:00 at the Goebel Park Gazebo. Pageant is open to children ages 1-3 . For more information and registration, contact Yvonne Burkart at 859-640-4507 or Angie Umbarger at 859-760-2644 . Click here for flyer with additional pageant information.
EVENT HOURS:
Fri., Sept.10, 5-11:30 pm | Sat., Sept. 11, 12-11:30 pm | Sun., Sept. 12, 12 - 9:00 pm
For additional information, call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org
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As the year 2009 drew to a close, the wee fairy folk were basking in the glow of all the wonderful memories they had of their first year in MainstrasseVillage. Having been welcomed by the Village people with over 50 decorated fairy doors placed on buildings and homes in the Village, they settled in and began to work their magic of happiness, harmony and prosperity for the Village. On October 3 of last year, they were welcomed with a street festival, vendors, musicians and street performers. Families came from near and far to join in the fun. There was an explosion of fairy wings, costumes, streamers, balloons and all sorts of merriment. A horse drawn carriage led the foot parade of merry makers.
 Plans are underway for the Second Annual Wee Fairy Folk Festival celebration to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Once again, the festival will be part of Covington's Full Spectrum month long art celebration This year's festival promises to be even bigger and better with many new and returning vendors and performers including Mayan Ruins and Zahara, Captain Jack Sparrow, Greg Harper, Brian Gill and His Cool Critters, Pickled Brothers Fire Eating Comedy Team, Talullah's Dance Troupe, Pharoah's Drummers of Cincinnati, M & Anastasia of Dragonfly Arials, Honey Hill Petting Zoo, Dan's Caricature Art, Face painting, Betty Finney & Oomph!
The Wee Fairy Folk are looking forward to seeing you all again this year. So, mark your calendars for October 2, 2010 and spread the word!
Watch for further details including a raffle with lots of great items that you can win!
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 The Center for Great Neighborhhoods is accepting nominations for Community Leader Awards and Key to the Future Awards through September 30, 2010.
Call 859-547-5582 for application forms.
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 September at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
www.kentonlibrary.org |
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Carnegie Front Plaza Dedication
After months of hard work The Carnegie Visual and PerformingArtsCenter is ready to celebrate the renovation of its front plaza. The community is invited to join us for a dedication ceremony Friday, September 10th at 10:00 am when it will acknowledge the special individuals and corporations who committed their time and talent to make this project possible with no costs to The Carnegie. RSVPs should be directed to Shannan Boyer at (859) 957-1935 or by email to sboyer@thecarnegie.com
 Community Arts Centers Day
Covington Arts Organizations Join Community Arts Centers Day Celebration
On Sunday, September 12, art centers throughout the region will open their doors sharing music, dance, theatre, crafts and galleries with their neighborhoods for the inaugural Community Arts Centers Day. Twenty-seven community arts centers, including four in Covington, will be participating in the day's activities, each opening its doors with free activities.
Mayor Denny Bowman, a strong supporter of the arts, has proclaimed the day Community Arts Centers Day in Covington and will present a proclamation at Governor's Point (formerly BoothHospital, 323 East 2nd St.). Covington art centers participating in Community Arts Centers Day include The Baker Hunt Art and CulturalCenter, The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, The Center for Great Neighborhoods and The Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center. A complete list of events and activities being offered around Covington can be found here.
Click here to read the complete press release with information on all the Covington participants.
2010-110 Season Gallery Opener:
A Time to Celebrate
On Friday, September 10th from 6-9pm The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center will host the opening reception for A Time To Celebrate, the first exhibition of the 2010-2011 Gallery Season. The exhibition celebrates the works of Oliver Debikey, M. Katherine Hurley, M.P. Wiggins, Kathy Hamm (Katham), Alex Hibbitt, Maureen Holub and includes a special exhibition of vintage bicycles from the collection of Hugh Rosensweig. Highlights from the EvaG.FarrisEducationCenter's CampCarnegie program will be featured in the Children's Gallery.
ArtStop Artist Series - for children
Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series Fall Workshops
Is your child interested in hands on art activities? Have they ever dreamed of performing on  stage? Then they won't want to miss our ArtStop Artist Series workshops. Workshops meet once a week for eight weeks and end with a culminating experience for friends and family. Artist Series workshops offer a wide-range of classes throughout the year covering everything from visual art to performance art and creative thinking. The ARTSTOP Artist Series is sponsored by Scripps Howard Foundation, Fine Arts Fund, Kentucky Arts Council and John & Francie Williams. Visit www.thecarnegie.com to view the complete list of workshops.
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Fall schedule of classes now available.
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
September 12th - 2:00 pm
The Ft. Mitchell Centennial
Melinda Sartwell, Adam Hartke, Joshua Byers, and Laura Jarboe, students of Dr. Paul Tenkotte, Co-Editor The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky, and Chairperson, History and Geography, NKU
Click here for 2010 Schedule of Lectures
620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
Centennials Exhibit at BCM
thru 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.
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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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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