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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.
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Code Enforcement Department |
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Need a Recycling Bin? Just call 292-2323!
Click here for the list of acceptable recyclables and recycling fun facts.
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Community Development Department |
Renaissance Covington
Katie Meyer 292-2166
May 29th 10am-2pm
Goebel Park / 6th and Philadelphia
Covington, KY
$20
pre-register at:
www.bikcovington.org
All proceeds go to the Covington Farmer's Market and Community Gardens.
Eco-fair following the ride! Bicycle demonstrations, food, music, raffle prizes, and more!
First 200 to register receive a swag bag at the end of the ride.
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Business Relations 859-292-2163
Covington, Kentucky is Open for Business!
Our community offers a variety of state and local incentives that can lower operating costs for eligible companies. Couple that with an already low cost of doing business, and you'll find that the environment here is welcoming and productive. And we want your business in Covington!
Consider the incentives below and contact us soon to discuss your company's eligibility.
Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program
Provides income tax credits and wage assessments to new and existing agribusinesses, regional and national headquarters, manufacturing companies, and non-retail service or technology-related companies that locate or expand operations in Kentucky.
Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA)
Provides tax credits to any existing Kentucky company engaged in manufacturing and related functions on a permanent basis for a reasonable period of time that will be investing in eligible equipment and related costs of at least $2,500,000.
Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act (KEIA)
For new or expanded service or technology, manufacturing, or tourism attraction projects in Kentucky. KEIA provides a refund of Kentucky sales and use tax paid by approved companies for building and construction materials permanently incorporated as an improvement to real property. It is also available for Kentucky sales and use tax refunds for eligible equipment used for research and development and data processing equipment.
Join the many companies who have chosen Covington as their business home!
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Ombudsman | Neighborhood Services | Community Relations Coordinator
Suzann Gettys
859-292-2141
sgettys@covingtonky.gov
News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Austinburg Neighborhood Association's monthly meetings will now be held at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 603 E. 17th Street. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Click here to see the Austinburg brochure. For more information, visit www.austinburg.info.
Botany Hills (West Covington)
Regular monthly meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. Click here to view the latest edition of The Grapevine newsletter. For additional information, contact Ray Kingsbury at 261-4053 and visit www.botanyhills.org for agendas and meeting minutes.
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 them on facebook.
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting will be Monday, May 23 at 6:30 pm. 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 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. See below for upcoming event. Contact lewisburg.neighborhood@gmail.com.
Licking Riverside
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 Square
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 want to take this opportunity to invite all of Covington's Neighborhood Organizations and CNC to march with us in our 4th of July Parade this year. You have plenty of time to order your Neighborhood Banner and get in shape for the march around Covington. This is the only 4th of July Parade in the city ~ join us in our celebration! Everyone is invited: children, pets, clubs, organizations, floats, vintage vehicles, etc. Prizes and refreshments will be furnished at the completion of the parade. For further information contact any FOPNA member by visiting our website at www.peaselburg.org.
 FISH FRY IN PEASELBURG
The Covington Firefighters will again host a Fish Fry each Friday during Lent. These will be held at the Firemen's Hall at 23rd & Howell St. They will be serving their fish and shrimp dinners with all the trimmings from March 19th through April 22nd from 5pm-8pm. The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association provides goodies for a dessert table at these events. For your convenience, you may eat in or carry out your dinners. This is a great way to support the Covington Fire Department as well as the neighborhood association. All proceeds from the desserts benefit the association and are used in the community. We hope to see you soon and thank you for your support.
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
Ritte's East - Latonia
Regular meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Latonia Baptist Church, 38th & Church Street, at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Donna Horine 261-3525.
South Covington
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hands Pike Firehouse, 1255 Hands Pike. Social 1/2 hour begins at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Click here to view the latest "KEY" SCCAA Newsletter. Contact Bill Wells at bill@southcovington.com or visit www.southcovington.com for agendas and meeting minutes.
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
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, meeting dates, current neighborhood improvement projects and activities, call Charlotte Webb at 859-261-0758, or visit WAC at www.westsideactioncoalition.org.
To view maps of Covington's neighborhoods, please click on the links* below:
Covington Neighborhoods - North Map
Covington Neighborhoods - South Map
*These are very large files and will take a few minutes to download.
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Arts District
New Exhibition at the AEC:
Art from the Press & For a Better World 2007
Opens April 1
**images courtesy of Artists Rick Finn and Roscoe Wilson
This two-fold exhibition is a collaboration between curators Theresa Gates Kuhr of Tiger Lilly Press and SOS Art Show's Saad Ghosn, who come together at the AEC with works by over 30 local Artists.
Art from the Press is curated by Theresa Gates Kuhr and Saad Ghosn and showcases selected work by local printmakers. For a Better World 2007 is curated by Saad Ghosn and showcases both original drawings and poetry from the portfolio of the book with the same name, edited and published by the curator. Although the medium of both shows contains work on paper, the works are quite separate. This show also aims to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Artists and Media Featured: Works on paper by a large number of artists including Andy Au , Jay Bolotin , Suzanne Chouteau , Heidi Endres , Rick Finn , Jase Flannery, April Foster , Saad Ghosn , Kevin Harris , Don Kelley , Theresa Kuhr , Craig Lloyd , Tony Luensman , Tim McMichael , Mark Patsfall , Chris Plummer, Ellen Price, Thom Shaw, Mark Fox and others.
Gallery Location and Contact Information: 25 West 7th Street, Covington KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
(859)292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
Admission Costs: All events free to the public
Gallery Website: covingtonarts.com
Click here to view the current Art District Newsletter.
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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Housing
Unemployment Bridge (Loan) Program
The program will be available statewide Friday, April 1, 2011.
The Kentucky Unemployment Bridge Program (UBP) is a new loan option for eligible homeowners to assist them in making their mortgage payments. To be eligible, the homeowner must have experienced a job loss or reduction in income due to changing economic conditions, through no fault of their own, and demonstrate a need for assistance. The job-related event must have occurred after January 1, 2009. The maximum amount of assistance is $20,000 or 12 months, whichever occurs first. Of the $20,000, the maximum amount that may be used for reinstatement - all related fees and payments to bring your loan(s) current - is $7,500.
Participants must meet the following guidelines and the mortgage must be with a participating lender.
· Maximum amount of liens on the property cannot exceed $275,000.
· Maximum of two liens permitted on the property.
· Borrower's principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI) must exceed 31 percent of the gross
monthly income, or
· Borrower must experience a 15 percent reduction in income.
· Maximum liquid reserves is six months PITI (excluding retirement funds).
· Borrowers must sign a hardship affidavit acknowledging the reduction in income due to no
fault of their own.
· UBP is only available to borrowers whose mortgage servicing company agrees to partner with
Kentucky Housing Corporation. A borrower cannot receive assistance if their servicer has not
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YES YOU CAN...OWN A HOME
First Time Homebuyer Class
2011 CLASS SCHEDULE
January 15
February 19
March 19 (Florence)
April 16
May 21
June 18 (Florence)
July 16
August 20
September 17 (Florence)
October 15
November 19
Class Time:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lunch is provided!
Registration required:
Call 859 491-8303 x 2314 or email BTignor@brightoncenter.com
All classes will be held at 799 Ann Street in Newport unless otherwise noted. Location should be verified at time of registration.
Have You Been Thinking About Homeownership?
Catholic Charities can help you choose the right path.
NeighborWorks "Realizing the American Dream" Homebuyer Education Class can help!
Classes are offered on the following Saturdays or one-on-one anytime!
Sat. January 8, 2011
Sat. February 5, 2011
Sat. March 5, 2011
Sat. April 2, 2011
Sat. May 7, 2011
Sat. June 4, 2011
Sat. July 9, 2011
Sat. August 6, 2011
Sat. September 10, 2011
Sat. October 1, 2011
Sat. November 5, 2011
Sat. December 10, 2011
(Lunch provided for Saturday classes. Please register in advance.)
All classes are held from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at 3629 Church Street in Latonia.
 HUD, Kentucky Housing Corporation and City of Covington Approved Curriculum
Other Housing Counseling:
Rental, Budget, Credit, Financial Literacy, Home Maintenance, Loss Mitigation.
If you would like more information about any of these programs, call intake at 859-581-8974 or visit www.covingtoncharities.org.
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Fair Housing Program
A free program to inform property owners and landlords about fair housing will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, in the first-floor Commission Chambers at Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue.
The program is part of federal and state April Fair Housing Month activities across the state and is co-sponsored by the Housing Authority of Covington Section 8 program, the Covington Human Rights Commission and the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. The forum will cover questions about landlord and tenant housing rights and federal housing programs, such as Section 8.
For more information, contact Covington Section 8 Coordinator Kim Phillips at (859) 292-2188, or Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Field Supervisor John C.K. Fisher at (859) 292-2935.
The City of Covington Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) Program has a new location.
The new address is:
Covington City Hall
5th Floor - Suite 506
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Questions? Please call 859-292-2188. |
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 April Re-Paving Projects
Questions? Contact the Engineering Division at 292-2112.
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Forms Available Online
· Occupational License Application - NEW
· Employers' Annual Reconciliation of License Fees Withheld
· Instructions/Form OL-3
· Occupational License Return Form OL-3
· Application for Automatic Extension/Form OL-3
· Request for Refund of Earnings Tax or Additional Payment Due (Form OL-1)
· Request for Tax Information
· Statement of Non-Employee Compensation
· Temporary 3 Day Occupational License Application
· Employers' Monthly Return of License Fee Withheld
· Employers' Quarterly Return of License Fee Withheld
Click here to access the listed forms, or call 292-2175.
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Fish Fry through April 22
 The Covington Firefighters would like to invite all City of Covington employees, family, friends and neighbors to join us at our weekly fish fry every Friday through Lent. We look forward to this time of the year when we can socialize with our great neighbors of Peaselburg and other Covington residents. The Covington Firefighters Fish Fry gives us an opportunity to sit down with the people of Covington; share thoughts, ideas and opinions. Good food, refreshments and more, all in a family friendly environment. Come join us. Dine in or carry out, delivery available for large orders 859-431-8777.
Click here to view printable menu.
Click here to view the latest edition of the Fire Department Newsletter.
For more information contact: The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462.
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From the Division of Risk Management-
Earthquake Survival
American Rescue Team International (ARTI), reportedly the world's most experienced rescue team and disaster management-mitigation organization, offers vital information on Earthquake Survival.
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 Saturday, April 23
1:30 pm
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Devou Park - Volpenhein Pavilion
Hunt begins at 2:00 sharp! Don't be late!
· Over 8,000 eggs!
· A Visit from the Easter Bunny!
· Prizes for different age groups!
· Bring your own basket!
· Rain or shine!
Click here for printable flyer.
 Saturday, May 21
Annual Fishing Derby
Devou Park @ Prisoners Lake 9:00 am
Sunday, June 12 Pools & Waterpark Open
SENIOR SWIM
9:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
At the Kenton County Boys & Girls Club.
*This program is offered free of charge to Covington residents age 55 and over
SENIOR TAI CHI
9:30 am to 10:30 am Mondays at the Kenton County Boys & Girls Club
10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesdays at Latonia Baptist Church
*This program is offered free of charge to Covington residents age 55 and over
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.
Licking River Greenway Cleanup and Restoration Continues in Covington!
Last Fall, more than 125 communities members participated in clean up and restoration days along the Licking River Greenway. Tremendous accomplishments were made.
Upcoming volunteer day information:
Volunteers will meet in the rear parking lot of Holmes High School on Eastern Avenue in Covington. Additional volunteer days have been scheduled for the following Saturdays: May 14; July 9; and September 10 and each day will operate from 9:00 until Noon. RSVP to the Covington Recreation Department at (859) 292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov. Greenway restoration days are made possible by generous support from the Kenton Conservancy and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
Work Session Schedule
Back Country Trail Work Sessions take place the second Saturday of every month. Cyclocross Course Work Sessions take place the last Saturday of every month.
* Open house format. 7:30am - 12pm
* Tools Provided
* Water, long pants, work gloves and eye protection is recommended.
to visit the website for additional information and directions.
Call the Recreation Department with any questions about events or programs at 292-2151.
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 Prisoner's Lake provides good fishing close to home
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has partnered with the City of Covington to provide great fishing opportunities at Prisoner's Lake through the Fishing in the Neighborhoods (FINs) program.
The FINs program began in 2006 with five lakes. During the last two years, it has expanded to include 34 lakes statewide. The goal of the program is to provide high quality fishing opportunities near cities of all sizes throughout the commonwealth. These lakes are great places to make a quick getaway, relax and catch a mess of fish. They also are great places to take the family fishing without traveling far from home.
Prisoner's Lake will receive up to three yearly stockings of channel catfish and two annual stockings of rainbow trout. Since trout prefer cold water, the department stocks them during the cool months of February, March and October. The department stocks catfish during the warmer months of March, April, May and August.
Click here to view complete Press Release with additional information.
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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
Maggie Nyhan, 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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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Projects - District 6 Office 
Rehabilitation projects on four interstate routes will require travelers to be alert, prepared.
· I-75 NB (Cut in the Hill) IN KENTON COUNTY REVIVE THE DRIVE - NKY Interstate Project - Traffic will be restricted to one lane on Northbound I-75 from MP 186 to 191 between Buttermilk Pike and the Brent Spence Bridge on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 starting at 11:00 P.M. and all lanes will be open by 5:00 A.M. the following morning. Lane closures also will be in effect from Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 P.M. and all lanes will be open by 5:00 A.M. the following Morning. Traffic will be restricted to one lane on Northbound I-75 between Buttermilk Pike Exit 186 and the Brent Spence Bridge from 11:00 P.M. on Friday, April 22, 2011 until Monday, April 25 at 5:00 A.M. During this time the ramp from I-75 Northbound to Kyles Lane Exit 189 and the ramp from Kyles Lane to Northbound I-75 will be closed. A signed detour will be posted. Watch for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect Long Delays. April 22, 2011 is the first scheduled weekend that will have several lane closures that will impact NB traffic.
· I-275 WB (MP 77 to MP 82.4) IN KENTON AND CAMPBELL COUNTIES REVIVE THE DRIVE - NKY Interstate Project - Watch for new traffic patterns beginning tonight, Friday, April 15, 2011. Watch for possible nightly lane closures from 7 pm until 7 am on I-275 WB from KY 9 to US 25 Dixie Highway. The entrance ramp from KY 16 WB to I-275 WB is currently closed and is scheduled to be reopened at 6 am on Monday, April 18, 2011. Beginning Friday, April 15, 2011 the WB left lane will be closed on the I-275 Bridge over KY 9 for approximately two weeks. During off-peak periods, lane restrictions may be in place on KY 9 for overhead bridge work on I-275. Currently, the WB left lane is closed on the I-275 Bridge over KY 17 and the I-275 Bridge over Horsebranch Road and the closure is scheduled to remain in place until 7 am on Monday, April 25, 2011. The entrance ramp from KY 16 EB to I-275 WB is scheduled to be closed from 7 pm on Friday, April 22, 2011 until 6 am on Monday, April 25, 2011. Watch for trucks entering and leaving the roadway. Expect delays particularly during peak traffic times.
Additional Information for KENTON COUNTY:
· I-75 Northbound M.P. 189 (at an existing KYTC Detention Basin) - As this project continues, trucks may be entering and leaving the highway at various times via the right shoulder approximately 0.5 mile north of the Kyles Lane overpass, and approximately 2.5 miles south of the Ohio River. Use caution, watch for trucks and police escorts using the right shoulder.
· Taylor Mill Road - KY 16 (From Sunbrite Drive to Kleete Road) -Construction is beginning on Taylor Mill Road (KY 16) between Sunbrite Drive and Kleete Road. All traffic patterns will remain in their current location at this time. The speed limit throughout the project will be reduced to 30 MPH. Please watch for flaggers and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway.
· Howard Litzler Road -- KY 3070 (From KY 17 to KY 16) - Construction is beginning on Howard Litzler Road (KY 30) between KY 17 and KY 16. Lane closures and flagging can be expected during daytime hours. Please watch for flaggers, traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway.
· KY 1120 (MLK Blvd/12th Street Covington) - Road Construction continues on MLK Blvd/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. Street Parking will only be provided on EB MLK Blvd/12th Street. Pedestrian access will be provided to residences on the North side of MLK Blvd/12th Street; all pedestrian traffic should cross MLK Blvd/12th Street at intersections. The north side of Russell Street will be closed at the intersection of MLK Blvd/12th Street. Access to and from the north side of Russell Street will be provided via Holman Street. The north side of Banklick Street will be closed at the intersection of MLK Blvd/12th Street. Access to and from the north side of Banklick Street will be provided via Holman Street (use caution on Banklick as 2 way traffic will be necessary for local access). 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 MLK Blvd/12th and Main, MLK Blvd/12th and Lee, and MLK Blvd/12th and Holman will no longer be signalized. The intersections will instead become a 4-Way stop using "Stop Signs".
· Highland Pike - KY 1072 (From KY 17 to Werner Drive) - Resurfacing project on Highland Pike (KY 1072) between KY 17 and Werner Drive. Lane closures and flagging can be expected during daytime hours between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm; and during nighttime hours between 6:00 pm - 6:00 am. Please watch for flaggers, traffic control devices and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway.
Questions? Contact:
Nancy Wood
Public Information Officer
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
District 6 Office
421 Buttermilk Pike
Covington, KY 41017
https://www.facebook.com/KYTC.District6
Office: 859-341-2700 Ext. 319
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COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Covington Education Foundation
Kindly requests that you
Save the Date
for the
Annual Person of the Year Award Luncheon
Honoring
DR. JAMES VOTRUBA
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Drees Pavilion at Devou Memorial Overlook
Please click here for additional information or call (859) 392-3162.
Please complete RSVP card, available by clicking here.
Pennies for Overseas Aid
Students at the Transformational Learning Center and Glenn O. Swing Elementary School will be participating in the "Pennies for Peace" campaign to help children in the remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The students will be collecting March 1- April 29.
The students are looking for community organizations and businesses that are up for a challenge. The challenge: For every penny raised by students, the community or business raises two. Pennies for Peace is a program of the Central Asia Institute, founded by Greg Mortenson, author of the book, "Three Cups of Tea."
For more information, or to drop off donations of pennies, contact:
Christina Morgan, Glenn O. Swing Elementary School, 859-292-5821 ext. 31236, 501 West 19th Street or e-mail christina.morgan@covington.kyschools.us
OR
Deb Winkler, 859-581-7512, ext. 33121, Transformational Learning Center, 525 Scott Blvd. 3rd floor, or e-mail Deborah.winkler@covington.kyschools.us
Click here for all the information!
Click here for the latest Partners in Prevention E-Newsletter.
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 COVINGTON LATIN HONOR ROLL
We are happy to acknowledge the following high school students at Covington Latin School for achieving [3rd quarter] Honor Roll recognition:
First Honors: Jonah Back, Emily Banks, Chris Becker, Melissa Becker, Braden Benziner, Kelly Bilz, Michael Blewett, David Brockhoff, Dee Broomhead, Hannah Cain, Dorien Clark, Samantha Ford;
Alexander Gerwe, Hannah Griese, Emma Gripshover, Deanna Halenkamp, Tyler Heist, Bryar Herald, Emily Israelson, Kara Kanter, Alexis Krumpelman, Jessica Kuhlman, Matthew Le, Sara Lee, Madison Light; Phoebe Mairose, Anna Matchinga, Stephen McMurtry, Donald Meyer, Annie O'Hara, Peter Rodgers, Alexander Schlake, Savannah Shelley, Malory Thelen, Alexandra Trunnell, Elizabeth Zalla, Mallory Zalla, Nicholas Zalla and Rachel Zalla.
Second Honors: Serena Amlie, Rebecca Berling, Katie Bischoff, Alexander Bitter, Mitchell Blewett, Sam Bohman, Alexis Bosley, Sarah Brown, Kevin Burridge, Caroline Cain, Nathan Clendenen, Emma Ganshirt, Claire Gerhardt; Daniel Hales, Emily Herzog, Riku Imanishi, Ryan Lape-Gerwe, Savanah Lee, Alexa Mitchell, Jude Noel, Madeline Paganetto, Kendall Pennington, Tyler Schreiver, Ben Simmons, Phelan Spence and Annelise Standiford.
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GATEWAY URBAN CENTER NEWS
 GED Tests Offered FREE at Gateway Urban Center Through June 30
General equivalency diploma tests, commonly known as GED tests, can be taken for free through June 30 at the Gateway Community and Technical College Urban Center at 525 Scott Boulevard. Kentucky Adult Education, a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, will pay the usual $55 fee during this period.
"This is a great benefit for anyone who wants a fresh start on a high school diploma and a postsecondary education," said Peg Russell, director of Adult Education and COMPASS coordinator for Gateway Community and Technical College.
Gateway also administers GED tests at its Edgewood Campus at 790 Thomas More Parkway. For more information and to check available dates at Gateway test sites, Kentucky residents can go to http://gateway.kctcs.edu/Academics/Testing_Services/GED or call (859) 442-1611. Information is also available from Cindy Sproehnle, Gateway Assessment Center director, at (859) 442-1159.
According to the Council on Postsecondary Education, free GED classes are available through local adult education programs in all 120 Kentucky counties. To be eligible to take the GED, students must first successfully complete the GED Official Practice Test to make sure they are prepared for the actual test.
The GED tests provide adults who did not finish high school with the opportunity to certify their attainment of high school-level academic knowledge and skills. The GED consists of five parts - reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Completing the entire test battery takes just over seven hours. GED tests are currently offered only in a paper-pencil format at official GED Testing Centers - the tests cannot be taken online. According to the CPE, state GED administrators often receive reports from adults who have spent time and money pursuing what they believe are accredited high school equivalency credentials online. Consumers find, after spending $200-$1,200, that these dubious credentials are not accepted by employers, colleges or universities.
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 Congressional Leadership Program
The Congressional Leadership Program ("CLP") will be offered by Congressman Davis' office again this summer. In seven sessions, from June 6th to August 15th, college and graduate students will be introduced to the strengths and challenges of their community and how they might become engaged in addressing issues of concern to them. Here is the planned schedule for 2011:
Monday, June 6th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Kick-Off/Law & Order
Monday, June 20th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Town & Country
Monday, June 27th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Day in Frankfort
Monday, July 18th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | City & County Government
Monday, July 25th; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Education & Economic Development
Monday, August 1st; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Cincinnati - Our Neighbor to the North
Monday, August 15th; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | An Invitation to Leadership
The 160+ CLP graduates (listed in the application) have given the program good reviews. Applicants for CLP must be enrolled full-time in college or graduate school. They must also be residents of the Fourth Congressional District or attending school in the district. Last year, there were more applicants than CLP slots available, so please be aware that the application process is competitive. Preference will be given to individuals who submit their applications prior to May 1st.
The CLP application, which contains additional information and a list of past graduates, is available by clicking here. If more information is needed, please contact or have the interested candidate contact our Ft. Mitchell office at (859) 426-0080.
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Progress with Preservation
May's meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, May 3rd, to ensure that JT Spence can be available to talk to our group about Cathedral Square. (April's meeting is cancelled.) The meeting time has been changed to 6:00 p.m. and will be held on the 2nd Floor of Keystone Bar & Grill at 313 Greenup Street, in the living room.
The two major agenda items will be:
1. Cathedral Square - JT Spence
2. Review progress against 2011 action plan - a lot of great progress to discuss.
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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY HERITAGE LEAGUE
43rd ANNUAL
DUVENECK MEMORIAL ART SHOW
The 43rd Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will be held on Sunday, May 8 (Mother's Day) from Noon - 5:00 p.m. at the George Rogers Clark Park on Riverside Drive in Covington, Kentucky, overlooking the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline.
This juried show features the sale of original works of regional artists in four categories - painting, sculpture, graphics and fine crafts - and is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Heritage League, a non-profit organization made up of Northern Kentucky citizens who are interested in art, historic preservation and the cultural advancement of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
The show is free and open to the public. Come, browse, and listen to live music, purchase a lovely piece of art, and cast your vote for your favorite local artist. For further information call (859) 653-7797 (Rain date Sunday, May 15)
Among the awards presented is the prestigious Duveneck Award which goes to a two dimensional work depicting a historic landmark or scene in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Previous Duveneck winners are on display at the three branches of the Kenton County Public Library.
For further information, contact Dick Murgatroyd at 859-653-7797. |
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Latonia Senior Center
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. Call 261-8693 for additional information. |
RoeblingFest 2011 - Mark Your Calendar!
RoeblingFest 2011 has grown! This year several organizations representing Covington area have joined together to make the event bigger and better.
Roebling Fest will be held Saturday, June25, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. It will be a day-long celebration honoring the John A. Roebling Bridge. This National Historic Landmark in Covington, KY is a symbol of the people, pride, and dynamic history of the area.
"The City of Covington approached us and wanted to get involved with RoeblingFest 2011, "said Nancy Wood, one of the RoeblingFest Committee Chairs, Wood continued, "Katie Meyer, Renaissance Manager for Covington came on board and connected several organizations that had something to offer to Roebling Fest 2011."
The organizations are Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee (CCSBC), Roebling Point Business District, Kenton County Library, Center for Great Neighborhoods, Children's Home of Northern Kentucky, Behringer Crawford Museum, Baker-Hunt Art Center, the Roebling Point Bookstore and the City of Covington,
Sponsorships are also available. Gateway Community and Technical College is the presenting sponsor for RoeblingFest 2011. The Fireworks Presenting Sponsor and several sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Katie Meyer at 859-292-2166 for information.
RoeblingFest
- Several food booths from local restaurants
- Beverage booths
- Live music
- An art and sale showcasing local talents
- Covington Quest, an urban scavenger hunt hosted by the Center for Great Neighborhoods, will be incorporated into RoeblingFest. For more information go to www.greatneighborhoods.org
- A variety of tours that include the John A. Roebling Bridge, Riverside Drive architecture and statues, and the Daniel Carter Beard House. Another tour will include the Covington floodwall murals in which Robert Dafford, the mural artist, will be present.
- BB Riverboat tour
- Historical impersonators, photos and artifacts will be provided by CCSBC, the Kenton County Library and Behringer Crawford Museum.
- A full program of children's activities sponsored by the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
- Rozzi fireworks
RoeblingFest 2011 will take place on Park Place between Scott and Greenup Streets, and
on Court Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. This event definitely has something for all ages!
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Photo by Paul Collett |
Click here for additional information.
Questions? Contact:
Nancy Wood
Public Information Officer
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
District 6 Office
421 Buttermilk Pike
Covington, KY 41017
https://www.facebook.com/KYTC.District6
Office: 859-341-2700 Ext. 319
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Invitation to Participate in Art Contest
Dear Northern Kentucky Schools -
Your students are invited to participate in the Roebling Suspension Bridge Art Contest. Please forward this info as well as the entry form that is attached to the Art teachers at your school. Also note that there is a cash prize for supplies to the art program of the first place winners' school!
This year's theme is "The Singing Bridge."
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a National Historic Landmark. RoeblingFest is a celebration of the art, architecture, history and engineering of this bridge. Young artists are encouraged to submit their artwork depicting this historic bridge.
Entries must be postmarked by May 25, 2011. Click here for all the information on prizes, judging categories, and how to submit entries.
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Click here for additional information.
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Latonia Study - Strategic Action Committee
The Strategic Action Committee is addressing the first phase of implementation from the Latonia Small Area Study process.
Anyone interested in attending and participating is welcome!
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm, at Latonia Christian Church, 39th & Decoursey Avenue.
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Historic Linden Grove Cemetery
We are pleased to announce the new website for Historic Linden Grove Cemetery in Covington, Kentucky. The website address is:
www.historiclindengrove.org
The website is sponsored by the American Legion Post 203 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 203 in recognition of the American veterans from every war since the War of 1812 who are buried at Linden Grove.
This website is an important component of the Cemetery's Master Plan. It is intended to help broaden public awareness and appreciation of this historic and cultural site, as well as to provide important information about the various improvements being implemented through the Cemetery's Master Plan development process. Donations in support of the Cemetery improvements are tax deductible and can be made by clicking here.
We hope that you will visit the new website. Thank you for your support of Historic Linden Grove Cemetery.
Linden Grove Cemetery | 1421 Holman Avenue | Covington, Kentucky 41011
Questions? Contact:
Superintendent: Rick Wells
Phone: 859-261-5539
Email: hlgc@fuse.net |
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4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc.
First Show of the Season For 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc.
Warmer weather is here, which means 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. will soon be restarting for the season. The first date will be Sunday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; the event will take place every 4th Sunday through October. Over 30 antique and vintage collectible dealers from the tri-state area will be selling quality antiques such as beautiful jewelry, furniture, glassware, linens, and vintage collectibles from a by-gone era. Bring family and friends and stroll amidst the antiques on the 6th Street Promenade, shop the nearby unique stores, and dine at one of the locally-owned restaurants in historic MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. This is an outdoor event, and there is no charge for customers.
4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. is sponsored by MainStrasse Village Association, Cock & Bull English Pub and Otto's.
Questions? Contact: Brenda Zechmeister at 859-468-4820
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 April at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
This spring, the Covington library will undergo a renovation and expansion. This will be a five-phase project that is expected to be completed by 2013.
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The Royal National Theatre Production of FRANKENSTEIN
At the Carnegie
Tuesday, April 19 at 7pm | Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm
 The Carnegie & Cincinnati World Cinema present the National Theatre Live production of FRANKENSTEIN, captured live at National's Olivier Theatre in London and shown in high definition in the Otto M. Budig Theatre.
 The Carnegie to Name Gallery in Honor of Artist Beverly J. Semmens
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center has announced that it will rename its Connector Gallery after artist Beverly J. Semmens, who passed away in August, 2010. A gifted textile artist and weaver, Beverly was a longtime friend of The Carnegie.
"Beverly had an incredible heart and the love she bestowed upon The Carnegie was endless," said Bill Seitz, Gallery Director for The Carnegie. "Every time I met with her she greeted me not with a handshake, but with a real hug. Beverly was loved by many. It's an honor to have a gallery here in her name."
Excelling in weaving and basketry, Beverly taught at the University of Cincinnati in the College of Design Architecture Art and Planning. As an instructor in metals and textile arts for the Art Education and Fine Arts departments for more than 30 years, she left behind a legacy of artists and teachers.
Outside of the classroom, Beverly exhibited locally, nationally and internationally, and her work can be found in numerous private collections and corporate commissions. She served on the boards of several arts organizations and was recognized for her accomplishments throughout her career including being named a Corbett Award Finalist and being inducted into The Cincinnati McDowell Society.
Click here to view Press Release with additional information.
Main Line: (859) 491-2030 | Box Office: (859) 957-1940
Hours of Operation: Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
www.thecarnegie.com
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
The WORMS Are Coming!
At
The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Classes Fill Fast !
W.O.R.M.S.
"We Are Organic Recycling Mulchers"
Students discover the excitement of growing their own produce and study great works of art that were inspired by nature. Ages 6 - 12 years
Spring WORMS
April 9 - May 28
Summer WORMS
June 4 - July 30
Fall WORMS
August 6 - September 24
All Classes on
Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:30am
 The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center hosts a FREE
Playhouse in the Park Production of
"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse"
Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 pm
Join us for Kevin Kling's roller coaster of a play that is sweeping the nation to rave reviews!!
"It is one of the best modern plays ever written for children" Mark Luwak, Director of Education Playhouse in the Park.
Seating is Limited - Call to Reserve a Spot - 859.431.0020.
For more details visit www.bakerhunt.com or call 859.431.0020.
And....
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Villa Madonna Montessori School
at 5:30 pm
(Age 10 & under)
Free evening for the whole family!!
Summer Class Schedule for Baker Hunt is now available by clicking here.
The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center Lecture Series
Sponsored by "The Friends of Baker Hunt"
Click here for Lecture Topics and Schedule
Proceeds benefit the Baker Hunt Programs
Seating is Limited
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859.431.0020
www.bakerhunt.com
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Behringer Crawford Museum
MUSICatBCM
Wine n' Spring featuring the Faux Frenchmen - April 28, 2011
Behringer-Crawford Museum launches its 2011 Music@BCM concert season on Thursday, April 28, 2011with the popular Wine n' Spring event featuring the Faux Frenchmen. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the performance from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 Seasoned musicians George Cunningham, Brian Lovely, Paul Patterson and Don Aren, make up the Faux Frenchmen, who blend the sounds of 1930s Parisian Hot Club gypsy jazz with their own musical instrumentation and style that is often described as "serious fun." Their sound conjures sensual, mystery-filled nights in Parisian underground dens of iniquity, but also strikes familiar notes of American jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.
"We want to take this unique and special thing that happened in the late '30s in Europe and adapt it to our own evil musical purposes," says George Cunningham. That includes putting a new sound to old favorites such as the Beach Boys "God Only Knows," the Beatles "Girl" and the theme from "Spider-Man".
Paired with a wine tasting sponsored by Party Town of Florence, this will be an evening not to be missed.
This concert and the entire Music@BCM concert series is an arrangement of carefully chosen performers who display the variety of music offered throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The nine-concert line-up is available on the museum's web site, www.bcmuseum.org.
New to the Music@BCM 2011 series is the collaboration between Colonial Cottage and community groups' fundraisers to provide tasty treats to concertgoers. Attendees can purchase food to support a local youth or community group or they are welcome to bring snacks of their own.
Bourbon n' Blues Concert: The Blues Merchants
May 12, 2011
Blues delivered with the attitude of a Hammond B3. The Blues Merchants return with a new addition, vocalist Sami Springer.
Band members pull their inspiration from many different fields, most of which comes from blues, rock and jazz.
If you remember a song named "Green Tambourine" by the Lemon Pipers, Blues Merchants keyboardist Bob Nave was once a member of the Lemon Pipers when it released the nation-wide hit back in 1967.
TOT TUESDAYS! Visit our website for the program of the week!
For more information, please call 859-491-4003 or email info@bcmuseum.org.
Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY 41011
859-491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
www.bcmuseum.org
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City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
www.covingtonky.com |
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Covington Farmers Market
EACC 2011 Conference
care policies undergo dramatic changes locally, nationally and abroad. On May 25th, up to 300 international experts, policy makers and healthcare industry leaders will convene at The Westin in Downtown Cincinnati to discuss issues like the cost, responsibility and impact of wellness programs on the international business, national and local communities. 
