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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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 We've Got You Covered
The City of Covington Code Enforcement Department, in conjunction with YouthBuild of Northern Kentucky, is proud to offer assistance with graffiti removal through the "We've Got You Covered" graffiti abatement program.
Here is how the program works: Once graffiti is detected on your property, you can contact the Code Enforcement Department to schedule YouthBuild volunteers to assist you with covering affected areas. Property owners are required to supply the paint and volunteers will provide tools and labor. YouthBuild teams will address graffiti several times each month subject to favorable weather conditions.
If you are interested in participating in the "We've Got You Covered" program, please contact Code Enforcement at (859) 292-2323 to be scheduled for the next paint date.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
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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 Businesses in the News!
Enjoy the food and music at Dee Felice (Excerpted)
Even though these days music is available to us in many forms from vinyl to downloads, it's still a privilege to hear it performed live. The warmth, the spontaneity, and the singularity of a live performance can't be duplicated.
Even if you've come to eat and aren't intent on the music, the jazz creates a rich, soulful atmosphere unique to Dee Felice. The food is a combination of Louisiana dishes, nicely blackened seafood, some Italian offerings and steaks.
Click here for complete article from Cincinnati.com
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/Community Relations/Neighborhood Services
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.
Volunteer Days
Saturday, May 7th: Trail work day beginning at 9 a.m. Meet at Quarry Pointe (Lewis/Montague Streets). Tools provided, gloves and water recommended.
Saturday, May 21st: Heart the City Trail work day
Workout Wednesdays!
Join neighborhood efforts to remove honeysuckle from the Quarry Pointe hillside. Work times vary and tools are provided. Contact Marissa Tucker if you'd like to join us!
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.
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. Cellos Return to Wallace Woods Over the years there have been a number of cello concerts in Wallace Woods. On Saturday, May 14th the brilliant husband and wife Araya Duo - Jennifer Jill and Arturo Araya - will offer a house concert at Janet and Dr. David Fedders home at 220 Wallace Avenue. Arrival Time at 7:00 p.m. for a "Greet and Gab." Music starts at about 8:00 p.m. "Pot Luck" desserts will follow (neighbors may each bring something to share)! The annual and famous Wallace Woods Yard Sale will be held June 4 this year. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/ for more neighborhood 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 .
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You are very cordially invited to the
2011 River Cities Preservation Awards
Monday May 23rd, 2011
6:00 PM
Ludlow City Hall
51 Elm Street
Ludlow, Kentucky
This annual awards ceremony acknowledges outstanding preservation projects and the efforts of citizens working to rehabilitate and restore our historic buildings. During National Preservation Month, the River cities of Ludlow, Covington, Newport, and Bellevue come together and celebrate our local preservation achievements.
Please join us in honoring the following Covington winners:
Exterior Restoration-Residential: 334 Lockwood Street- Scott Popham
Exterior Restoration-Mixed Use/Commercial: 30 Pike Street- The BLDG, The Amann Family
Rehabilitation- Residential: 228 Berry Street- Mark and Holly Young
Rehabilitation-Mixed-Use/Commercial and Adaptive Reuse: 605 Philadelphia Street- Design Direct
Stewardship: Times Star Commons Building, 421 Scott Street- Bob and Karen Rentz
Karen and Peter Rafuse Memorial Award: Ron Einhaus
Click here to view the invitation and directional map.
Please call 859-292-2171 for further information.
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Arts District
Click here for the Gallery Hop Map and list of Gallery Hop participants.
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 is now available statewide.
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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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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 May Residential Street Sweeping Schedule
Please click here to view the dates and streets affected for May 2011.
Remember to move your vehicles timely to avoid ticketing.
Questions? Contact the Beautification Division at 292-2292.
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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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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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Theft from Autos
As warm weather approaches certain types of criminal activity tend to increase. Here are a few reminders which may help to reduce being a victim of theft from autos.
1. Always take all valuables with you when leaving your vehicle. This includes purses, computers, backpacks, brief cases, Wallets ,checkbooks and credit cards. Don't leave change in cup holders or clothing on the seat, this attracts thieves.
2. Lock your vehicle and activate your car alarm. If your vehicle doesn't have an alarm, consider purchasing one.
3. Park in a lighted area whenever possible when parking after dark.
4. Contact Police if you see any suspicious activity in your neighborhood , give as much information as possible about the suspicious person. The height ,weight , type of clothing and color are all important. Also notify Police if a vehicle is used by the suspect.
By following these simple suggestions you can help reduce crime in your community.
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 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.
Click here for the latest Licking River Greenway Newsletter.
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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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.
Holmes Students Hold Benefit Talent Show
Recently students at Holmes High School and Holmes Middle School in Covington sang and danced to raise $262 for Shriners Hospital for Children - Cincinnati and 120 canned goods for Welcome House of Northern Kentucky. Holmes students Juliea Crumes, Shannon Derkson and Devon Hood, all seniors in a campus Leadership and Resiliency Program, organized and hosted a talent show on April 1st in the Jack Moreland Auditorium. Entry to the show was $2 or a canned good.
Nearly 200 people in attendance saw a variety of acts including original live music, vocals, dance and original rapping. Gene Borders won first place in the high school division with a rap performance. Marissa Clay, Emma Daniels and Secorian Lewis performed a dance routine as "3BC" and won first place in the middle school division.
The show was sponsored by GEAR-UP and the Covington Learning Center at Holmes High School.
For additional information contact Tom Haggard (859) 655-9545, ext. 16213.
May in the Nordheim Gallery
In the Nordheim Gallery from May 6-31, in collaboration with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, is the Art by Covington's Future Enterprises Photography Exhibit. For the past twenty weeks students have worked with visual artists Matt Steffen, Amy Weber and Donny Roundtree in digital photography, website design and screen printing. These photographs were taken around Holmes High School, Wallace Woods, Levassor Park and the Licking Greenway Trail. The student photographers are Paige Bagwell, Hayden Bentley, Chris Bishop, Keenan Brown, Kendall Burns, Brennon Crail, Jordan Koenig, and Logan Laws.
In the adjacent showcases are hand built earthenware ceramic designs by HarmonArt - the work of husband and wife team Brian and Emily Harmon. Their leaf items are all pressed using an actual leaf. The leaf burns off in the kiln leaving its exact unique imprint. No two leaf pieces will ever be the same. Opening reception is Friday, May 6, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For information please call 859-292-3960.
 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Covington Resident and Holmes Middle School teacher Amy Jones received the Middle School Teacher of the Year Award from VFW Post 3025. She also won the district and was state runner up.
In the picture L-R are Ladies Auxiliary President Marietta Knuehl, Amy Jones, and Post Commander Mark See.
Click here for the latest Partners in Prevention E-Newsletter.
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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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 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.
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The Friends of Covington honors
Ralph A. Drees
with the
2011Covington Award
The Friends of Covington will honor Mr. Ralph A. Drees with the 2011 COVINGTON AWARD on Tuesday, May 10th at the Drees Pavilion in Covington's Devou Park with an evening reception and presentation beginning at 5:30 PM. Reservations for the event are $50.
 Mr. Drees will be recognized for his longstanding commitment to the organizations, charities, and people of Covington. Along with being a nationally recognized builder, Mr. Drees has generously supported numerous organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Covington, among them, the Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Northern Kentucky University, the Nature Academy, the Behringer-Crawford Museum, and the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center. Additionally, Mr. Drees, together with his family, developed the Drees Pavilion at the Memorial Overlook in Devou Park.
Per Friends of Covington President, John Flesch, 'The Drees Pavilion has created a strong foundation for the continuing rejuvenation of Devou Park. Anyone who has enjoyed the long-storied history of Devou Park, both yesteryear and today, and anyone who looks ahead to future days of enjoyment owe a debt of gratitude and will benefit from the generosity of Mr. Drees and his family. The Drees family has assured the ever-increasing vitality of Devou Park."
The COVINGTON AWARD program kicks off with a 5:30 social reception, 6:30 dinner provided by the caterers of the Drees Pavilion-Jeff Thomas Catering, Elegant Fare, and McHale's Hospitality Group, followed by the award ceremony honoring Mr. Drees, highlighting his impact and vision.
The evening's net proceeds will benefit the Alliance for Catholic Urban Education (ACUE).
Sponsorship and reservation information is available at FriendsOfCovington.com, or by calling Sue Corken at 859.261.1762.
Click here to view complete press release and listing of past honorees.
The purpose of the Friends of Covington is to bring together residents, workers, organizations, and other enthusiastic supporters of Covington. Its goal is to enhance the quality of life in the community through communication, activities, and projects designed to foster pride and encourage a sense of positive development.
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Covington Business Council
What: Cops & Coffee
Where: Covington Artisans' Enterprise Center located at 25 W. 7th Street, Covington , Kentucky 41011
When: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 8:00 am. Doors will open at 7:30 am for coffee/pastries, registration and networking. RSVP NOT REQUIRED.
About the Program: The Covington Police Department in partnership with the Covington Business Council is pleased to announce the next "Cops & Coffee" public safety meeting for the downtown business owners, employees, and area residents. There is no charge to attend this meeting and it is open to the general public; all are welcomed.
Through the Police Department's partnership between the CBC, business owners, area residents, and police department, we are continuing our on-going discussion of crime and public safety concerns that are affecting the downtown business area and surrounding residential areas.
This is the sixth in a series of ongoing quarterly meetings specifically designed to discuss downtown business district safety issues. The format will be a solutions-based open forum, which the CBC is proud to co-host in keeping with our mission "to advocate and take action for a healthy Covington business environment."
Call 431-1500 for additional information.
What: CBCF Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser - Four Person Scramble format, with additional games.
When: Thursday May 20th, 2010. 9:45 am registration; 10:30 Tee-Off; 4:00 pm banquet
Where: Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club, 450 East 43rd Street, Latonia, Kentucky
How: Fill out the attached registration form and send in the information to Dora Rice at the CBC Office.
Sponsorships are still available, please contact Dora Rice or Matt Jehn for more information or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
 Urban Partnership
The Urban Partnership (UP) of Covington, a private sector effort through the auspices of the Covington Business Council, provides street cleaning and litter, weed and graffiti removal services. UP is not a city agency but works to enhance efforts by the City of Covington. A hotline is available to request these free services, 859-291-4333. Click here to view a YouTube video of crews in action.
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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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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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 Health Officials Stress Prevention as Cases of Shigella Rise in Northern Kentucky
Almost 40 cases of Shigella have been reported in Northern Kentucky since April 1. With most of these cases being associated with child care centers, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is reminding residents to use proper hand washing techniques and to keep children home if they are ill.
Click here to view the press release with additional information and prevention advice.
Contact:
Emily Gresham Wherle
Public Information Administrator
Northern Kentucky Health Department
2388 Grandview Drive
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
859.344.5470
859.462.7090 (cell)
859.578.3689 (fax)
Emily.Gresham-Wherle@nkyhealth.org
www.nkyhealth.org
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Maifest 2011
Chosen as one of the Top Twenty Events for May 2011 by the Southeast Tourism Society and one of the Top Ten Festivals in Kentucky for the Spring of 2011 by the Kentucky Travel Industry Association, Maifest is based on the German tradition of welcoming the first spring wines. Maifest is the first major festival of the summer for the Tri-State region. The assortment of arts and crafts and German and international foods and beverages becomes the main course to attract approximately 125,000 area families and regional travelers. Specialty and domestic beers can be found throughout the festival.
Maifest fills over SIX city blocks along the tree-lined 6th Street Promenade, Main Street and Philadelphia Street, and extends into Goebel Park. The German park-like atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for the variety of appealing food, drink and works by over 75 artisans and craftsmen. And be sure to visit the Kinderplatz, full of adventures and rides for the small children and the Amusement Midway filled with fun for the "older" kids.
Click here to view the entertainment and events line-up. Call 859-491-0458 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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 May 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.
Download 3 songs per week with Freegal [free and legal]
Kenton County Public Library subscribes to an online music service called Freegal. With your library card, you can download 3 songs per week from the Freegal website which includes almost half a million songs from the Sony Music catalog. The songs are free to you and are licensed through the library so that your downloads respect the copyright of artists and the publisher.
More info:
Freegal music is an online service that you access through the library's own website. It is FREE, LEGAL downloadable music provided to library patrons, brought to you by your local library. For the very first time, major label music is available for FREE download for library users with their Library card number.
What music is available?
We're offering the Sony Music Entertainment's digital music catalog which includes over 500,000 songs.
How many can I download?
You can download 3 songs per week. When downloading please select "Save As" to save to your computer. (If you select "open with" you will not permanently save your song)
Can I keep it?
Yes! The songs are yours to keep. There is no due date.
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 The Cincinnati Opera
Thursday, May 12 | 7:30 pm
Experience the phenomenal talent of the country's most promising young opera singers as the Cincinnati Opera touring troupe presents a fun and frenzied redux of the time-honored Mozart masterpiece "The Magic Flute." The singers also share the limelight with recital-style arias and songs.
Tickets to Carnegie in Concert performances are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday Noon - 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.
 CINCINNATI WORLD CINEMA PRESENTS
Still Walking | May 7, 6pm & May 10 | 7:30 pm
Drawn from personal experience, director Hirokazu Kore-eda paints a portrait of resilient family bonds and how family members interact and deal with the loss of a loved one, regret, and the need for love and acceptance. His use of gentle humor and emotional subtlety offers revelations that instantly connect with our own memories of family gatherings and relationships. Still Walking is particularly relevant with regard to the unity shown by people all over Japan toward their brethren in areas recently devastated by earthquake and tsunami.
The post-film discussion includes Mishio Nishizu and staff from the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. There is a $1 facility fee added to tickets purchased at the Carnegie. Complete details at www.cincyworldcinema.org.
 SUITS THAT ROCK
Suits That Rock: United Suits of America
Saturday, June 18, 2011 | Saturday, June 25, 2011
Eat, drink and ROCK OUT with more than forty of the region's business and community leaders as they unleash their secret rock sta r identities to entertain you with Suits That Rock: United Suits of America, a tribute to American artists and their music. Proceeds benefit The Carnegie's education
programs.
Click here for complete details and to see the list of this year's "Suits."
 GALLERY OPENING:
A CLOSER LOOK
Exhibition Runs
May 13 - June 24, 2011
Opening Reception Friday, May 13 | 6:00-9:00 pm
The Carnegie Galleries will host the opening of its fifth exhibition of the 2010-2011 season, A Closer Look on Friday, May 13, from 6pm to 9pm.
A Closer Look will feature "Kaleidoscopes of the 21st Century," an international exhibition produced by the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society of Artists, within the Ohio National Financial Services Main Gallery. The show demonstrates the evolution of the kaleidoscope into a sculptural art form and will feature 28 artists and over 100 interactive kaleidoscopes.
A Closer Look will also feature the works of artists Kristina Bogdanov, Cynthia Cetlin, Jonathan Quick, Rob Anderson, Kristin Ungerecht, Sadie Collins, Tammi O'Hair, and Katlyn Brumfield.
The Carnegie will host a retrospect/memorial exhibition of the work of textile artist Beverly J. Semmens. A special life celebration event for Semmens will be held at 6:30 pm the night of the opening reception in the Otto M. Budig Theatre.
Tickets are available through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday, Noon - 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.
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
Summer Session begins June 13
Professional Instruction for both Youth and Adults, Beginners always welcome!
Classes & Workshops Fill Fast
Classes include:
· Stone and Wood Carving
· Yoga
· Summer Camps
· Pottery
· Fabric Arts
· Photography
· Kite Making
· Youth Architects
· Tai Chi
· Creative Writing
· Dance
· Painting
Click here for summer schedule, and ask about our youth scholarships.
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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
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center Lecture Series
Sponsored by "The Friends of Baker Hunt"
May 15 - 2:00 pm
"Amos Shinkle - Covington Philanthropist and Financier - Rags to Riches"
Dave Schroeder - Executive Director of the Kenton County Public Library and well
known local historian
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
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY 41011
859-491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
www.bcmuseum.org
Summer Achaeology Camp
SENIOR CURATOR PROGRAM
Ages 11 - 15
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
J UNE 2 0 - 2 4 , 2 011
ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP
Contact: Regina Siegrist (859) 491-4003 rsiegrist@bcmuseum.org
The Museum's offerings are available to all persons without regard to ethnicity, gender,
creed, national origin, age, or disability. Campers return to Big Bone Lick State Park to
excavate at a real archaeology site. They will learn archaeology history, how-to prepare and excavate a dig site and clean and classify artifacts. Plus have a whole lot of fun!
Do YOU have what it takes to dig into history this summer?
TOT TUESDAYS! Visit our website for the program of the week!
For more information, please call 859-491-4003 or email info@bcmuseum.org.
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City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
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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. 
