|
City of Covington
E-News
November 2010 |
|
|
|
Covington City Hall will be closed:
November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day; and
November 25 & 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. |
| |
NOVEMBER
MEETINGS
Nov 1 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Nov 4 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Nov 8 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY
Nov 9 - City of Covington Commission Meeting,
Legislative- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Click here to view draft agenda.
Nov 10 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Click here to view docket.
Nov 15 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Nov 16 - City of Covington Commission Meeting, Caucus- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Nov 17 - Board of Adjustments Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Nov 17 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street Covington, KY
Nov 17 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th & Madison Avenue, Covington
Nov 23 - City of Covington Commission Meeting, Legislative- 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Nov 24 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue |
|
Click here to view November Regional Events
as provided by the Northern Kentucky River Region. You can also visit NKYTourism.com.
|
Click here to view our Healthy Monday webpage, featuring Covington's Monday Mile initiatives in our neighborhoods.
Click here to read about the Meatless Monday initiative and see a list of Covington Restaurants who are participating.
|
Brent Spence Bridge Update Click here to view the November project newsletter.
|
To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
of the
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
1-800-882-8990
or click here for more information about the Freddie Freeroader Program. |
|
Streetlight Out?
Duke Energy has online reporting available.
Click here. | |
New 2010-2012
Latonia Directory
|
Problems with
Circular Delivery?
Click here for contact
information to
unsubscribe or to
report deliveries to
vacant properties.
|
Miss an Issue?
Past issues of Covington E-News are available. Just click here to access all past editions.
|
|
|
|
|
Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Mildred Rains
Commissioner Shawn Masters
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Sherry Carran
|
|
New Businesses in Covington |
|
Corner Stone Collectables
2 West Pike Street
Covington, KY41011
859 801 4324
csc@fuse.net
Featuring Antiques, Primatives and Glass
|
|
 Music on Pike
16 West Pike Street, Second Floor
Covington, KY 41011
859 491 1868
www.kimheindel.com
Kim Heindel announces the opening of 'Music on Pike', his new classical music teaching studio. He offers instruction in classical organ and harpsichord.
 Kim is a seasoned performer on organ, harpsichord and Lautenwerk (lute-harpsichord) and has been heard in churches and concert halls in the United States, Canada and Germany. He has been featured on National Public Radio's Performance Today and Pipedreams.
His recordings appear on the Gasparo and Dorian labels. In addition to his recordings and solo recitals, he has appeared as a continuo player with other early music specialists, such as soprano Julianne Baird, the Renaissance wind band Piffaro, and the Waverly Consort, as well as the Philadelphia Orchestra.
|
|
 Covington Yoga
440 Scott Street, 2nd floor
Covington, KY41011
859 307 3435
Charlotte Rayne
Covington.yoga@yahoo.com
www.covingtonyoga.com
Tuesday - 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday - 5:30-8:45 pm
Saturday - 9:00-10:00 am
Offering a wide array of classes that encompass a range of yoga philosophies and styles. Whether you are trying to ease physical distress, gain peace of mind, or work on strengthening your body, you can a find a class that will meet your needs.
|
|
 KYTC Road Report
Bridge Work
I-71/75 Brent Spence Bridge
Due to an annual bridge inspection, beginning Monday, November 8th, motorists can expect nightly closures, Monday through Sunday, on the Brent Spence Bridge. Closures on the NB lanes will go from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM and on the SB lanes from 8:00 PM until 6:00 AM until the end of November. There will be no closures over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. All closures are weather dependant.
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge US42/US 25:
Beginning at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, crews will be conducting a routine bridge inspection, Monday through Friday, until November 10, 2010. Motorists should be aware of single lane closures during this inspection. The inspection will be weather dependent.
District 6 Project Delivery & Preservation I 859-341-2707 Ext. 245
12th Street / Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Update
KY 1120 (12th Street, Covington) - Road construction continues on 12th Street in Covington. Construction activities will take place between the NB I-75 off ramp and Scott Street. Work may also occur on Madison Avenue, Scott Street and 11th Street between Greenup and Madison Ave.
Traffic on 12th Street between I-75 and Russell Street will be switched to new pavement on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Street Parking will only be provided on EB 12th Street. Pedestrian access will be provided to residences on the north side of 12th Street, all pedestrian traffic should cross 12th Street at intersections.
The north side of Fisk Street and Banklick Street will be closed at their intersection with 12th Street. Watch for traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway. The speed limit throughout the work-zone will be 20 MPH.
The intersections of 12th and Main, 12th and Lee, and 12th and Holman will no longer be signalized. The intersections will instead become a 4-Way stop using "Stop Signs".
|
|
Special Emergency Assistance Program
for Rain Event Damage
The Special Emergency Assistance Program is a program of the City of Covington's Community Development Department created in response to rain events that occurred in the City on July 13th and July 21st, 2010. These events caused significant damage to properties through the backup and runoff of water into homes. Through outreach to the affected parties, it was determined that many residents lacked the appropriate insurance riders necessary to cover damage caused by this type of event. The City is creating this program to address the needs of the homeowners that experienced losses due to the weather events. The funds will be offered to homeowners earning at or below 80%
of area median income in the form of a grant to facililate repairs. There are no closing costs charged to the homeowner.
Eligible repair items will include furnace repair/replacement, water heater replacement, and electrical repairs. The program also will allow for private sewer lateral repairs (to help in preventing future backups) and other repairs on a case-by-case basis upon determination by City staff that such repairs are necessary to ensure the safety of the occupants and the continued viability of the structure.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 1, 2010, or until available funding is exhausted. The program may be extended if required.
Click here for program application and guidelines.
For additional information, contact Archie Ice II at 292-2163. |
|
|
|
|
|
 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. |
|
|
|
|
And from our Departments....
| |
|
Special Event Permits
Click here to view a list of Special Event Permits issued to date. This information is provided so that you may be aware of events that may take place in your neighborhood, and/or if they may have any street closures/restrictions associated with them.
Special Event Permit applications are available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call 292-2160.
|
|
|
Code Enforcement Department |
|
|
Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
Thanksgiving Day:
There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day. Pickups normally on Thursday will be picked up on Friday, November 26; and Friday's (26th) pick-ups will occur on Saturday, November, 27.
Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on Saturday's this year, therefore there will be no interruption in service for those holiday weeks.
Questions? Call Code Enforcement, Solid Waste Coordinator, at 292-2323.
|
|
|
Community Development Department |
Renaissance Covington
Katie Meyer 292-2166
|
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 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 them on facebook by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 22 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held at 1209 Devou Woods Drive. Guest speaker will be Keith Bales, Covington Code Enforcement Department Director. Social hour begins upon adjournment of the regular meeting. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here to contact president Joe Schamer. Click here for more Kenton Hills information. Lewisburg The next regular meeting will be Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 pm. 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
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, November 18 (location to be determined). Visit www.lickingriverside.org for additional information. 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. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com or visit www.lickingriverside.org
Old Seminary SquareThe 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
 Peaselburg residents have begun the Monday Mile walk...and had fun while getting some exercise and getting to know our neigbhors! Some of us also incorporated picking up trash and walking our dogs. A few of us begin at 5:30 at the corner of W 19th and Euclid and then walk the map and pick other neighbors up along the way. Walk it once, or as many times as you like! Walk to and from the starting point and get even more steps in. Spread the word...we look forward to seeing more people join us as we walk the Monday Mile :) Click here to view Peaselburg's Monday Mile walk map.
Regular monthly 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. 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 6:00 pm for the block watch portion of the meeting, and 6:30 for the neighborhood association meeting. Visit the website for meeting locations. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org South Covington
Wallace Woods
Wallace Woods meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at various locations in the neighborhood. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/ for more information, and to view the newsletter, "The Owl."
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 22. 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
Westside Action Coalition meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Meetings start at 6:30 and are open to all Westside residents and friends of WAC. Park in the rear and enter the building through the door off the parking lot. For more information about WAC and current neighborhood improvement projects, call Tracey Kidd at 859-491-1404 or Charlotte Webb at 859-261-0758.
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.
|
|
Arts District
 November 12 & 13 - An Exhibition of 50 pieces of art, created by 50 local artists, all for sale for exactly $50 a piece will be hosted by the AEC November 12 and 13th. The economy of late has been hugely detrimental to art sales. This event will be an excellent opportunity for arts patrons feeling the pinch to add work to their collections at a great price. It will also be a great opportunity for artists to generate sales and be seen by arts patrons. The exhibition will be on display in the AEC on Friday November 12th from 6-10pmand Saturday November 13th. With the Holidays just around the corner, this is a greatly timed show.
At the AEC, 25 West 7th Street, Covington.
Click here to view the Arts District November newsletter.
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
859-292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
www.covingtonarts.com |
|
Housing
The New Urbanist Corner
(3rd in a series)
How Will We Get Around in the New Urban Age?!
America has cars. Lots of cars. More cars than drivers have we! But in 2009, for the first time since WWII, America lost cars. That is, more cars were scrapped than sold - fourteen million vs. ten million (www.earthpolicy.org/index.php?/plan_b_updates/2010/update87).
And that's not just a lot of scrap; the folks at treehugger.com and Earth Policy.org see a trend of scrapped cars exceeding sales that is expected to reach into the year 2020.
America has about 250 million cars on the road, well, now it's about 246 million. That's a 1.6% reduction. A net reduction in the national fleet hasn't happened in 60 years. What could it possibly mean for transportation in America? In Covington?
New Urbanists have long nurtured the prospect of a reduced role in our built environment for the automobile, while advocating more textured and multimodal transportation systems to reduce reliance on personal automobiles. It looks like a recession economy might accomplish what they're hoping for.
Another explanation is that we look to cars for enhanced mobility. In low density developments, with low cost fuel, that works pretty well. But the cost of fuel is steadily increasing and more folks are living in urban areas now - about 80% of us. In urban areas, "more cars" translates into the exact opposite of "more mobility". More cars in cities means more congestion. There just isn't enough space to provide the private or public amenity of personal parking for everyone who wants to bring their cars into the city - and park them!
Without amenity, density equals congestion. The logistics of personal automobile ownership (and storage!) don't compute in urban areas as they do in lower density developments. So, unless we want to create parking amenities instead of public parks, it looks like we'll be getting around with fewer automobiles. Anyone for a walk? |
|
Department of Public Improvements |
Annual Leaf Collection
It's that time of year again. The City of Covington Department of Public Improvements is in the midst of their 2010 Leaf Collection Program. This year's program runs from thru December.
~ Guidelines for Collection:
· Raking leaves into the street or right-of-way is prohibited.
· Leaves raked to the curb will be picked up.
· Keep all debris and trash out of the leaves.
· Homeowners may still bag leaves for pickup by CSI on your scheduled trash day.
Call for pick up 292-2292
Fall 2010 Street Resurfacing Projects Click here to view the roads that will be resurfaced this fall. As you will see on the attachment, some projects are deferred until Spring to coincide with scheduled utility work.
Water Main Replacements See Water District section below for NKY Water District water main replacements and projects in Covington. |
 HOME HEATING DEVICES
Each year fire claims the lives of 3,500 Americans, injures 20,000, and causes billions of dollars worth of damage. People living in rural areas are more than twice as likely to die in a fire than those living in mid-sized cities or suburban areas. The misuse of wood stoves, portable space heaters and kerosene heaters are especially common risks in rural areas.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) believes rural fire problems can be reduced by teaching people to recognize the hazards. By following some of the outlined precautionary steps, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty.
Wood Stoves
Wood stoves cause over 4,000 residential fires every year. Carefully follow the manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions. Look for solid construction, such as plate steel or cast iron metal. Check for cracks and inspect legs, hinges and door seals for smooth joints and seams. Use only seasoned wood for fuel, not green wood, artificial logs, or trash. Inspect and clean your pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for damage or obstructions. Be sure to keep combustible objects at least three feet away from your wood stove.
Electric Space Heaters
Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Check to make sure it has a thermostat control mechanism, and will switch off automatically if the heater falls over. Heaters are not dryers or tables; don't dry clothes or store objects on top of your heater. Space heaters need space; keep combustibles at least three feet away from each heater. Always unplug your electric space heater when not in use.
Kerosene Heaters
Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and check with your local fire department on the legality of kerosene heater use in your community. Never fill your heater with gasoline or camp stove fuel; both flare-up easily. Only use crystal clear K-1 kerosene. Never overfill any portable heater. Use the kerosene heater in a well ventilated room.
Fireplaces
Fireplaces regularly build up creosote in their chimneys. They need to be cleaned out frequently and chimneys should be inspected for obstructions and cracks to prevent deadly chimney and roof fires. Check to make sure the damper is open before starting any fire. Never burn trash, paper or green wood in your fireplace. These materials cause heavy creosote buildup and are difficult to control. Use a screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks. Don't wear loose-fitting clothes near any open flame. Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed. Store cooled ashes in a tightly sealed metal container outside the home.
For more information contact: The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462
Click here to view the latest edition of the Fire Department Newsletter. |
|
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.
|
Important Telephone Numbers
Emergencies 911
Non-emergencies (859) 292-2222
Chief's Office (859) 292-2220
Patrol Watch Commander (859) 292-2258
Criminal Investigations (859) 292-2234
Traffic Section (859) 292-2226
Records Section (859) 292-2230
Community Outreach (859) 292-2256
"TIPS" (anonymous reports of crime) (859) 491-8477 |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Are you looking to make a difference and get your hands dirty at the same time? The Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities: Habitat Restoration along the Licking River Greenway, cleanup around Prisoner's Lake or join efforts of one of our Community Gardens. Call the Recreation Department today for more details.
For more information on any of these events or any recreation questions, please call 859-292-2151.
|
|
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
292-2151 |
 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 Nordheim Gallery
Landscapes by Mike Phillips
The show runs through November 30.
Michael paints mostly with oil on stretched canvas and enjoys working en plein air. The landscapes are scenes in Great Britain, Mexico, the American west and northern Kentucky. He has studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Baker Hunt Cultural Center.
 In the Showcases are Tee's Unique Beads - polymer clay fashioned into eye-catching jewelry and fired by Cincinnati artist Talitha Lattimore.
Transformational Learning Center
Service Learning Project
We are reaching out for your for your support of our next service learning project here at the Transformational Learning Center. We have adopedt the 3/8 Marine Corps Unit, who is currently deployed. We are writing letters and collecting items to send in care packages to them. We will also be volunteering at the Yellow Ribbon Support Center at the end of November. The support center will also assist us in shipping our care packages to the 3/8. But, we need your help. We need assistance with donations for the care packages. Click here to view a list of items that the men and women who are deployed need. Please, if you can donate any of these items, it would be most appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at 525 Scott Street, 3rd Floor. You can also make a cash donation for the care packages to: Transformational Learning Center. For more information about our project, contact Ms.Winkler at 859-581-7512 or
Deborah.winkler@covington.kyschools.us
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
|
|
sign up now for green energy courses this spring at Gateway community andTechnicalcollege |
|
Gateway Community and Technical College will offer three four-credit-hour renewable energy/energy efficiency courses in the spring term that begins Jan. 10, 2011. The courses are Energy Efficiency and Analysis , Solar/Photovoltaic Systems, and Renewable Energy/Wind/Mechanical Systems.
All three courses are suitable for current Gateway students, new students, incumbent workers in the energy field, contractors, and other energy professionals. Courses may be taken by enrolled students for credit; others can sign up for the courses on a non-credit basis without going through the admissions process.
"The Energy Efficiency and Analysis course uses the house as a system approach," said Ric Bowen, associate professor and the course instructor. "Students learn proper procedures to perform a step-by-step comprehensive exterior and interior survey, measure heat loads, perform Combustion Appliance Zone testing (CAZ), and depressurize the structure". This course prepares students for Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification as a Building Analyst. Gateway administers written and field exams for BPI certification. The course is offered at the Covington Campus, 1025 Amsterdam Road, on Thursdays, January 10 - May 14, from 5-9:30 p.m. Contact: Ric Bowen, ric.bowen@kctcs.edu, 859-442-1116.
Additional courses offered at other Gateway locations. Click here for additional information.
|
|
 2011 Spring Internships
Applications for 2011 Spring Internships in Congressman Davis' district offices are now being accepted. These internships are part-time (1-2 days; 5-10 hours a week) and unpaid. Over the past five years, nearly one hundred students have interned in the Ft. Mitchell, Ashland, La Grange, Maysville and Williamstown offices. Applicants must be enrolled in college or graduate school; a preference will be given to applicants from the 4th Congressional District of Kentucky.
If you know of a student who might be interested in interning, please share with them the attached application and encourage them to apply soon. There are usually more applicants than internship slots available, so please be aware that the application process is competitive. Preference will be given to individuals who submit their applications prior to December 1st. For additional information, please contact our Ft. Mitchell Office at 859-426-0080. Click here for application form. |
|
From kypost.com
Letters to Santa
Kids can send their letters straight to the North Pole from Kenton County beginning Friday when special mailboxes will be installed in Kenton County Public Libraries and Kenton County Courthouses.
The program is free and no postage is necessary. Instead, donations of non-perishable food and personal care items will be collected for Senior Services of Northern Kentucky.
Letters should be mailed before December 6 and Santa says be sure to include your name and full address so he can write back.
Each of the Kenton County Public Libraries will be accepting letters. The libraries are located at
502 Scott Blvd, Covington, Ky. 41011
1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence, Ky., 41051
401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, Ky., 41018
Hours are 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Both of the Kenton County Courthouses will have Santa Express mailboxes. The addresses are
303 Court St Covington, Ky., 41011, open Monday-Friday 8a.m. - 5 p.m.
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, Ky., 41051, open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Wednesday until 6 p.m.
If you have questions about "Letters To Santa" or would like to help fund the program, call Kenton County Parks and Recreation at (859) 525-PLAY (7529) to find out how you can help. Or visit the Kenton County website at kentoncounty.org.
Click here to read full article from kypost.com The program is sponsored by Kenton County Parks and Recreation, Kenton County Public Libraries, and Jude's Custom Exhaust, Auto Repair & Towing in Independence. |
|
The 2011 Architecture of Covington Calendar is now available. It may be purchased from your neighborhood association representatives, or online by clicking on the link below. It features beautiful photos of distinct architecture in Covington.
This special calendar is also available at Borders Book Store, Klingenberg'sHardware and at City Hall.
Photos for this year's CNC Calendar were taken by Covington students who took part in a digital photography summer camp at the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The workshop was taught by photographer Matt Steffen (eninproductions.com) and funded by the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr/US Bank Foundation and the Fine Arts Fund as part of the Arts in My Own Back Yard Program.
|
|
The seasonal flu vaccine is available by appointment at the Health Department's four county health centers. Cost for the vaccine is $25. Medicare and Medicaid is accepted.
The Covington center is located at:
Kenton County Health Center
2002 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41014 859.431.3345
Click here for more information. Call the flu information line at 859.392.0678 or visit Flu.gov |
St. Elizabeth Lunch Program to Encourage Breast Health
To encourage women 40 and over to get their yearly mammogram, St. Elizabeth is hosting weekly Women's Power Lunches through the end of 2011.
Women can eat a free lunch, get a 15-minute chair massage and a mammography screening, all in one lunchtime.
For more information about the St. Elizabeth Women's Power Lunches, call the Women's WellnessCenter at 859-655-8777. Women must register for a mammogram screening in advance. Mammograms are covered by most insurance plans. Lunches take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at St. Elizabeth Covington.
Click here to read the article from nky.com.
|
Latonia Senior Center
Click here to view the November Schedule of Activities!
Featuring: Bingo, Wii Games, Exercise, Health Checks, Armchair Volleyball, Stationery Bikes, Fabric Painting, Ceramics, Sewing, Nutrition Information - and meet and enjoy the company of old and new friends!
Latonia Senior Center is located in Latonia Christian Church at 39th & Decoursey Avenue in Latonia. 261-8693 |
|
The Covington Business Council Foundation Annual Awards Program
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:30 p.m.
The Carnegie Visual and Performing ArtsCenter
1028 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY
 5:30 pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm - After Party at Chez Nora
The honorees:
New Business: Ruttle & Neltner Florists
Established Business: Chez Nora
Community Leader: Richard Kern
Founders Award: Rhonda Whitaker, Duke Energy
Arts Award: Ralph Drees, Kenton County Judge Executive
Green Award: Mackey Advisory Team
For additional information or to make reservations, call 431-1500.
|
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Center for Great Neighborhoods is hosting a VITA (Volunteer Individual Tax Assistance) program again this year!
Last year 467 households had their Federal and State income tax returns prepared and filed for FREE at the Center's VITA site. All who filed received 100% of their income tax refunds, and were not charged a fee.
The Center is hosting a VITA Orientation November 10, 2010 from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Come and find out what being a VITA volunteer is all about!
To learn more visit www.makeworkpay.com or contact: Peg Baldock, 859-547-5531, peg@greatneighborhoods.org
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street, Covington, KY41011
Click here for flyer for additional information and site details.
|
"Connecting Covington Residents with Energy Efficiency Resources"
In the month of November, representatives from the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) in cooperation with the Center for Great Neighborhoods will be in Covington, KY to help residents save money and energy by making energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Through a new partnership between the City of Covington and the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA), grant money will be made available to subsidize the cost of comprehensive energy assessments and home efficiency improvements. The assessments identify ways that homes can be made more energy efficient, reducing heating, lighting and cooling costs.
On November 6th, 30 volunteers reached out to residents in the Covington, KY neighborhoods of Peaselburg, LevassorPark and Wallace Woods, sharing energy saving resources and distributing energy efficiency kits. The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance in cooperation with the Center for Great Neighborhoods and KY Home Performance are working to help home owners reduce their utility bills through energy saving home upgrades such as lighting, insulation, and mechanical systems. The Covington outreach effort successfully distributed 154 efficiency kits potentially saving each household over $60 in electricity and totaling almost $10,000 in savings for the combined households. The community outreach efforts also generated 58 home energy assessment requests that would help residents learn about ways to save energy at home. Andy Holzhauser, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance shared that, "Improving the comfort of your home is easy to do and saves you money. GCEA helps residents invest in getting their home assessed for energy saving opportunities and then connects home owners with financial incentives, tax incentives, and reduced-interest loans."
The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance will also be attending neighborhood association meetings on the following dates to connect residents to energy efficiency programs and services. Through GCEA's reduced-cost home energy assessment program and financial incentives for investing in efficiency upgrades, GCEA will give Covington homeowners the tools they need to reduce their monthly utility bills.
Ritte's East Neighborhood Association: Nov. 11 7:00 pm
Latonia Baptist Church, 38th and Church Streets
Levassor Park Neighborhood Association: Nov. 15 7:00 pm
Covington Housing Authority, 2300 Madison Avenue
West Latonia Neighborhood Association: Nov. 15 6:30 pm
Ninth District Elementary School, 2800 Indiana Ave.
Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association: Nov. 22 7:00 pm
Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street
To learn more about making cost-effective energy-efficiency improvements with KY Home Performance, visit www.KYHomePerformance.org or GCEA's Web site at http://greatercea.org/.
|
|
 LATONIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
11:45 - 1:00 PM
Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club
450 East 43rd Street, Latonia
Program: The 3rd Annual LBA Awards
í Service to the LBA
í Improvement in the Latonia Business Community
í LBA Volunteer of the Year
í Public Servant of the Year
NOTE: Our meeting features a "Networking Table." Please bring advertisements, brochures, flyers or anything you would like to share with the group.
$10.00 payable at the door
- - Our next monthly meeting will be January 19, 2011 |
|
 Northern Kentucky Water District - Covington Projects
Altamont Road - Covington - The District will be replacing the water main on Altamont Road from John Street to River Road. This project is currently under construction.
Pointe Benton Street - Covington - The District will be replacing the water main on Pointe Benton from Benton to the dead end. The project is currently under construction.
Garrard Street Water Main Replacement - Covington - The District will be replacing the water main on Garrard Street from 4th to 8th Street. The mains on 6th and 7th Streets between Stanford and Garrard Street will also be replaced. The project is currently under design.
Robbins, Greenup, and 10th Street Water Main Replacement - Covington - The District will be replacing the water main on Robbins Street from approximately 16 West Robbins Street to Prospect Street. The main on 10th Street will be replaced from Washington Street to Greenup Street. Services on Greenup Street will be switched over from an existing 8" main to a 20" main from E 10th Street to E 11th Street. The project is currently under design.
Click here to access detailed project maps. Visit http://NKYwater.org or call 859-578-9898.
|
 November at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
The Digital Library: Visit the Library Online at home, Work or Anywhere
Thursday, Nov. 18 at noon
In this one hour online tour, learn how you can find and request a great book,
ask questions, learn about local history, study for the SAT, download ebooks
and audio books, learn a language, fix your car, and more with the Library's
website.
Literature Resource Center
Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
Learn to use Literature Resource Center to find quick access to:
- Biographical information about the lives and works of more than 135,000
authors.
- More than 850,000 full-text articles, essays and reviews.
- More than 30,000 full-text poems, short stories and plays
- More than 8,500 interviews
- Nearly 5,000 links to selected Web sites and more than 2800 author portraits
Click here for the complete November calendar of events and programs.
|
|
 The third lecture of the 6@6 series takes place Thursday, November 11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Carnegie in Covington. These are fantastic presentations hosted at Behringer Crawford Museum, The Carnegie or The Mercantile Library. Come straight from work - refreshments are provided!
A JOURNALIST'S VIEW: COVERING THE WORLD IN A DANGEROUS AGE
By Mark Neikirk, Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement
This new NKU lecture series program (which is co-sponsored by NKU's Department of History and Geography as part of its Military History Lecture Series.) will feature John Daniszewski, who coordinates international coverage for the Associated Press worldwide, will speak on "Covering the World in a Dangerous Age."
Tickets can be purchased online. Students (high school or college) are free.
Contact Collette Thompson for ticket or more information at 859-572-7847.
 A Global Affair at The Carnegie
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center's Gallery Season continues with the opening of A Global Affair . The exhibition will feature the works of Art Quilters Anonymous, which includes artists Barb Bruser, Sandy Ciolino, Casey Collier, Cris Fee, Barbara Green, Carrye Kearns, Nancy Sullivan Morgan, Vickye Payton, Robbie Porter, Ann Reed, Betsy Ellen Terrill, Lynn Ticotsky, as well as artists Petra Kralickova, Stefan Chinov, Yvonne van Eijden, Andrea Kay and 2010 Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts participant Charlie Goering. The exhibition will be on display through Tuesday, November 23, 2010.
|
|
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Fall schedule of classes now available.
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
Sponsored by The Friends of Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center and
The Kenton County Historical Society
Lectures are held on the second Sunday of the month at Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington. Enter our parking lot on 7th street.
November 14th - 2:00 pm
Newport: The Prohibition Years
Jerome Gels and Mac Cooley
Click here for 2010 Schedule of Lectures
Baker Hunt 620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
Toy Trains are Back!
You are cordially invited to the Opening of the Holiday Toy Trains Friday, November 12th from 6 - 8 p.m. and includes  light refreshments. Everyone is welcome! The cost is Free for Members and $5 for friends. Members, if a friend joins the museum that evening receive a 2 month extension of your membership as a thank you sharing the joys of BCM.
Reservations are not required but requested. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact BCM at 859.491.4003 or by email at info@bcmuseum.org
Click here to view flyer about BCM's Holiday Events!
Behringer Crawford Museum's New Exhibit is a Real Pill!
New Exhibit Chronicles 150 Years of Community Service and the Development of Healthcare
"Here's to Your Health: the Development of Healthcare in Northern Kentucky" is Behringer-Crawford Museum's newest exhibit. From the Civil War and the formation of Covington's first hospital St. Elizabeth through today's mergers, the exhibit celebrates the many health innovations and delivery of care throughout the past century and a half. The exhibit will be on display through January 16, 2011.
Exhibit highlights include:
· The development of healthcare in Northern Kentucky from the Civil War to 2010
· A display detailing what the first hospital was like in 1861 versus today
· The history of the doctor's black bag
· Artifacts and historical objects throughout the years, such as a World War I doctor's kit and the evolution of the nursing cap
· A photographic mural of Northern Kentucky hospitals
Through information panels, photographs and intriguing medical instruments, the development of Northern Kentucky healthcare is a perfect prescription for enjoyment and education.
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
|
|
 City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
Community Development Department
638 Madison Avenue Suite 407
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2163
www.covingtonky.com |
|
