Covington Independent Public Schools

Showing in the Nordheim Gallery: October 7-28, 2011

Natural Vision by Raymond Peters

This collection of paintings is a reflection of the artist's world travels. From the coast of Amalfi to the cliffs of Maui, Mr. Peters captures a sense of place by imbuing each canvas with local light and vivid color.

The community is invited to an opening reception from 6 to 9 pm,

Friday, October 7, 2011.

The Nordheim Gallery is operated by Covington Independent Public Schools and is located in the Senior Building at Holmes High School, 25th and Madison Ave. It is open for special events and by appointment.

For information, please call Trisha Brundage at (859) 292-3960 or (859) 392-3162.

Fall Festivals in Covington Schools

Two Covington schools will host fall festivals on October 28.

The James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education Center, 1124 Scott Blvd., will celebrate its Fall Fest Family Fun Night for preschoolers and their families from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Fall Fest includes pony cart rides, balloon animals, games, food, a clown and more. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Entry is free.   For information call the school's Family Resource Center at (859) 292-5895, Ext. 31707.

The Fall Fest at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the school, 501 W. 19th Street. Students, their families and residents from the surrounding community of Glenn O. Swing are welcomed.   The Fall Fest will feature games, food, raffles and prizes. It is a fundraiser for the Glenn O. Swing Elementary School Activity Fund. Tickets for games and activities are five for $1. The School Activity Fund supports incentives for academic achievement and school-wide assemblies. The Fall Fest is sponsored in part by Center for Great Neighborhoods Place Matters. For information call the school's Family Resource Center at (859) 292-5821, Ext. 31230.

Student Leadership Opportunities at Holmes High School

Holmes High School is in the process of forming its first competitive Forensic Speech team. This will be an opportunity for students to develop their communication skills while competing with others across the state in events like broadcasting, storytelling, poetry, prose, and improvisational acting. Team membership means frequent practices and Saturday tournaments. At competitions, students will meet other students from area high schools - a great chance to develop connections that will serve as a network to assist them in future endeavors.

Kentucky's Western, Eastern, Northern, and Morehead Universities along with other universities and colleges offer scholarships for Forensic Speech competitors who achieve at the highest levels. Forensic Speech competitors are known to advance to the highest levels of corporations and organizations, for example, 75% of Fortune 500 CEOs were speech team members or public speaking competitors in high school.

Holmes Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is sponsoring a Papa John's Evening once a month throughout the school year. The third Wednesday of the month will be Holmes High School Day at the Papa John's in Covington.

If you order pizza from Papa John's in Covington on the third Wednesday, please mention Holmes High School so the FBLA will receive a percentage of the sale. The money earned helps cover the costs for FBLA dues and registration fees for competitions and conferences. Student officers, members and advisers of FBLA appreciate your support for their organization.

FBLA mission: Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Student officers of Holmes High School's SkillsUSA chapter will travel to Louisville to attend the annual Kentucky Leadership Training Institute (KLTI) on Nov. 2-4. They will participate and compete in various contests to learn leadership, employability and team building skills.

The student officers are Kyle Poe, Kattie Watson, Paige Bagwell, Randy Hampton, Morgan Cox, Rhonald Mocahbee, and Zach Mardis.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

Family Fitness Night

Sixth District Elementary School will host a Family Fitness Night for students and their families from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 27. The school is at 19th and Maryland Ave.

The focus of the evening is on physical fitness including exercise, nutrition and wellness. Families will have the opportunity to visit a variety of interactive and informational stations on topics such as smoking cessation, blood pressure screening, and balanced nutrition. In addition there will be demonstrations of Yoga and Zumba and a raffle drawing for prizes.

For additional information please contact Natalie Westkamp at (859) 392-3177 or Natalie.westkamp@covington.kyschools.us

Family Fitness Night is sponsored by Covington Partners, Fitness Rocks and Covington Independent Public Schools in collaboration with Northern Kentucky Health Department, YMCA of Campbell County and Kenton County, City of Covington, and PACS NOW.

Clash for the Cure

The Holmes High School Lady Bulldogs will play powder puff (flag) football at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 20 to raise money for breast cancer prevention. Dubbed 'class clash,' senior girls will play junior girls and sophomores will play freshmen to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The games take place at the Tom Ellis Stadium on the Holmes High School campus. Entry to the event is $1. Proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which supports breast cancer research, education and advocacy.

For information, call Renata Watts at (859) 566-9545, ext. 16412.

Kindergarten Fundraiser

The kindergarten classes at Ninth District Elementary School are sponsoring two fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House: a pop can tab drive and a penny drive.

Collecting pop tabs and pennies is a great way to teach our children about charitable giving, the importance of recycling, and about raising funds to help others. It also helps the students with counting and estimation skills. Pop can tab drives across the country have raised thousands of dollars.

Please call or email Ms. Brooks with any questions at 292-5823, ext. 31922 or laura.brooks@covington.kyschools.us.

Lunch Buddies ~ Mentors Needed!

Research shows that spending time with a caring adult helps youth succeed. Students who have mentors in Covington have fewer discipline referrals, get better grades, and go to school more regularly than they did before they had mentors.  

Whether you have 30 minutes or one hour a week to volunteer, you can make a difference in Covington schools. Share your time and talents with youth of any age by getting involved in one of the following programs:

Lunch Buddy - Spend 30 minutes each week with an elementary school student during lunchtime and listen to the child's stories... or tell a few of your own. Lunch Buddies is offered at various elementary schools. For adults, 18 years and older.

One-to-One Literacy Coach - Work with a student in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to improve reading skills. Volunteers must complete a six-hour training before working with students. For adults, 21 years or older.

Don't see the program that fits your interests? We have many more opportunities to get involved with mentoring in Covington. Give us a call, and we'll help you find a perfect fit. Training and ongoing support is provided.

For more information about mentoring in Covington, contact Sandra Pierce, Family Resource Center Coordinator at Latonia Elementary, at (859) 292 5825 ext. 31805 or email Sandra.Pierce@covington.kyschools.us

Click here to view the 2011- 2012 school year calendar for Latonia Elementary School.

Gateway and TANK Create Shuttle Service to Gateway Campuses

Shuttle Service is Free to Students/Faculty/Staff

Gateway Community and Technical College and TANK have announced an expanded partnership to provide enhanced bus service to all Gateway campuse, which began August. 15. The partnership creates a shuttle service between Gateway campuses that is in addition to regular TANK routes.

This expanded service was made possible in part with financial support from the Health Professions Opportunities Grant and a Department of Health and Human Services grant that is designed to increase access to higher education for low-income students.

The added shuttle service will be available between campuses Monday through Thursday, when most Gateway classes are scheduled. The service will use a regular TANK bus to provide continuous service throughout the day, starting at the Gateway Urban Center at 8:00 am and stopping at each Gateway campus until concluding at the Urban Center at 9:25 pm.

No paperwork is required to use the service; however, riders will need to show a valid and current Gateway ID. Cards are issued at no cost to enrolled students and can be obtained at a Gateway library. The Gateway Shuttle is open to the general public as well. Fare (without a Gateway ID card) is $1.50.

Click here to view the downloadable shuttle schedule or visit www.tankbus.org 

For additional information, contact Margaret Thompson at 859-442-1172 or 859-653-6862 or email her at margaret.thomson@kctcs.edu  or Gina Douthat at 859-814-2143 or 859-802-5166 or email TANK at aaiello@tankbus.org   

Wednesday, October 10, 2011

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Avenue Lounge

411 Madison Avenue

Covington, KY

Guest Speaker will be Victor Paruta, Psychic
Learn how to tell if your home or building has spirits!

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres

and
 Cash Bar

Sponsored by:

Friends of Covington

Latonia Business Association

MainStrasse Village Association

Center for Great Neighborhoods

Latonia Senior Center

The Latonia Senior Center is a non-denominational activity center serving

Latonia and surrounding communities. It provides a place for seniors to meet and

enjoy activities in the company of new and old friends. Each day is a new adventure!  Click here for October's calendar. 

Don't miss the fun!

Mondays , Tuesdays and Thursdays

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Latonia Senior Center is located at:

Latonia Christian Church | 3900 Decoursey Avenue | Covington, KY 41015 | 859-261-8693

7^th Annual Art Off Pike, Street Arts Festival, will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  This one-day-a-year event attracts between 2,000-3,000 Art-loving visitors from the Greater Cincinnati region to Covington. Save the Date!

Now in its Seventh year, the Art Off Pike Annual Street Arts Festival is Covington's oldest public Arts event and is bringing together a wide variety of artists whose works will be on display and for sale amongst an urban setting in the heart of Covington's downtown. As people discover the artwork presented by the artist booths lining the streets, children are invited to take part in 'Picasso's Playground', a kids cornucopia of art activities hosted by local Arts non-profit organizations. Musicians will be playing throughout the day at four separate stations and food vendors will offer their tasty treats. Don't miss this event!

If you would like more information, please email nbowers@covingtonky.gov or call 859-292-2322.

Click here to view photos from Art Off Pike 2010.

Northern Kentucky Wine Festival in MainStrasse Village

Saturday, October 15

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

on the

Sixth Street Promenade

at the

Goose Girl Fountain
6th & Main, Covington

*** Rain or Shine ***

Kentucky Wineries * Local Food and Artisans * Live Entertainment

Located along the tented Sixth Street Promenade, the Northern Kentucky Wine Festival at MainStrasse Village will feature over 15 Kentucky Wineries from around the state.   Local restaurants will be also offering delicious food items to complement the wines that will be available for sampling. You will also enjoy visiting with local artists who will be showcasing their works during the event.

Admission includes a souvenir wine glass and 4 sample tickets. Visit www.mainstrasse.org for deatiled ticket information.  Wines may also be purchased by the bottle or case. You must be 21 to attend.

This year, the Northern Kentucky Wine Festival at MainStrasse Village is partnering with Full Spectrum 2011. During October, the City of Covington celebrates the month long Full Spectrum Arts Festival to emphasize the celebration of artists and crafters.

Free parking is available in the 5^th Street Parking Lot, located between Philadelphia Street and Main Street.

For more information please call 859-491-0458 or visit www.mainstrasse.org.

MainStrasse Village
10^th Annual
 Dog Costume Paw-rade

Sunday, October 23

12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm

Goebel Park
Sixth & Philadelphia, Covington

Dress your dog as a famous artist or art work and join the Paw-rade!

Paw-rade begins in Goebel Park at 2:30 p.m.

Lucy, the Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is the Grand Marshall of the Paw-rade.

Register your K-9 participant in Goebel Park.

Registration fee is $5.00 and proceeds benefit U-Can and Rescue Angels, Inc.

Free Doggie Goodie Bag with Registration

Three Top Prizes will be awarded:

• Best Original Costume
• Best Store Bought Costume
• Best Theme Costume

In addition, every dog is a winner and gets a prize in their goody bag!

Lots of fun for Everyone!

• Booths - Pet Portraits by Rescue Angels, Inc.
• Games and Agility Course
• 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. on the Promenade             

No dog? Come and enjoy the Paw-rade, the Festivities and Cheer for your Favorite Canine!

This year, the MainStrasse Village Dog Costume Paw-rade is partnering with Full Spectrum 2011. During October, the City of Covington celebrates the month long Full Spectrum Arts Festival to emphasize the celebration of artists and crafters.

Paw-rade is open to dogs only. No other animals are allowed on the grounds. All dogs must be kept on a leash and proof of current rabies vaccination is required.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Green Improvements

Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has worked closely with the City of Covington and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard corridor expansion project to incorporate green infrastructure into the plans with the goal of reducing the volume of storm water runoff entering Covington's combined sewer system. Four bio-retention planter boxes (cells of vegetation, mulch and soil set intermittently in the sidewalk) will collect and retain storm water runoff from the 0.5 acres of impervious roadway, thereby reducing the volume of storm water entering the sewer system and adding aesthetic appeal to a historic neighborhood. Additionally, a biofiltration swale (a gently sloping channel planted with vegetation) will be constructed in the open space behind the planter boxes to receive excess rainwater from the planter boxes and up to one acre of surrounding hillside and residential area.

An interpretive park on the 500 block will incorporate signage about historical Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard elements as well as information about SD1's green initiatives in the area. The biofiltration swale, containing a variety of native flowers and shrubs, will compliment the park's aesthetics.

Click here to view detailed project description.

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) is currently accepting applications from college-age students and young professionals interested in gaining an understanding of the academic, professional, and cultural Germany. CBYX is a funded fellowship program that gives participants an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. CBYX is open to participants in all career fields. Previous German language knowledge is not required, but is strongly preferred. Funded by the U.S. Congress and German Parliament (Bundestag), the program enables 75 Americans every year to work and study in Germany.

At the same time, 75 German participants come to the U.S. and live in communities across the country. If you are interested in sharing your home and culture with a German exchange student, or in applying to the program to go to Germany, please visit www.cbyx.info

The CBYX program year consists of:

- 2 months of intensive German language instruction

- 4 months of classroom instruction at a German university or vocational school

- a 5-month internship in the participant's career field

- housing with a host family, shared-apartment, or student dorm for full immersion in the German language and culture

Click here to read more detailed information about qualifications, requirements, and what the fellowship provides for participants.  Click here for printable flyer.

The application deadline is December 1, 2011 for the program beginning in July 2012.

For questions about the program, or to request an application:

Email: cbyx@cdsintl.org

Phone: 212-497-3522

For more information and to apply online, visit www.cbyx.info.

The Carnegie Galleries Presents: The Artist's Craft

The second exhibition of The Carnegie Gallery season opens October 21 (6-9pm) with the opening reception for The Artist's Craft. The exhibition features the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen 50^th Anniversary show, as well as five solo shows by artists Darren Goodman, Donna Talerico, Cynthia Gregory, Carla Lamb and Carnegie Governor's School for the Arts Scholarship winner, Sydney Miller.

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. The Artist's Craft will be on display through Wednesday, November 23 and is free to attend after opening night. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm, Saturday, 12pm - 3pm. Please note that the Galleries will be closed October 28 & 29 and November 4 & 5 for private events.

Carnegie in Concert Presents: An Evening with Rob Reider
On Thursday, October 20 at 7:30pm, Carnegie in Concert presents An Evening With Rob Reider. Not many children receive a ukulele as an eighth birthday present, but for Cincinnati music and television dignitary Rob Reider, that gift ignited a career that has included five regional EMMY awards, a tenure on the beloved Bob Braun Show, and producing albums for The Kingston Trio. Enjoy their tunes, plus those of John Denver and Peter, Paul and Mary, in an intimate evening of folk standards with a local legend.

Tickets are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday 12pm - 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940. The 2011-2012 Carnegie in Concert Season is sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

Cincinnati World Cinema Presents: The British Television Advertising Awards

Join Cincinnati World Cinema at The Carnegie in October for a fast-paced session of funny, creative commercials and powerful, touching PSAs made in the UK for worldwide distribution. With common themes of misdirection, reverse psychology, a bit of sex and a lot of humor, the 2011 program is highly creative and entertaining.

Four screenings only: Sunday, October 16 at 4pm & 7:30pm; Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30pm. Social hour with cash bar precedes each screening with a la carte hors d'oeurves catered by the Europa Bistro & Café.   More information at: www.cincyworldcinema.org. 

The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Returns for another sure to be "SOLD OUT" show

What's Buggin' Greg?

October 22, 7:00 pm

The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center

620 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky

Immediately preceding the play at 6:00 pm will be a free "bug" scavenger hunt, complete with prizes, on the beautiful grounds of Baker Hunt.

GREAT FREE NIGHT OUT FOR FAMILIES !!

"I'm not sure who will enjoy it more, the kids or the adults" Director of Education, Mark Lutwak

SEATING IS LIMITED !!

All events are free, but reservations are required.

To Reserve Your Free Space Immediately, Call: 859-431-0020

Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center

620 Greenup Street

Covington, Kentucky 41011

859.431.0020

www.bakerhunt.com

Super Sunday Family Programming!

FREE and fun programming for the WHOLE family!!

Faster than a speeding bullet, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys, it's super Sundays at Behringer-Crawford Museum. Join us one Sunday a month for FREE family fun - and bring your friends and neighbors.

Oct. 9 | Day of the Dead

Nov. 13 | Heritage from the Hills

Dec. 11 | Christmas Around the World

Jan. 8 | Ice Ice Mammoth!

Feb. 12 | Celebration of Black Roots

Mar. 11 | Food Fight

April 15 | Nature Abound Celebration of Earth

May 20  |  Genuine Creations

June 10  |  Bard in the Park

Behringer Crawford Museum

1600 Montague Road | Devou Park

Covington, KY 41011

859-491-4003

www.bcmuseum.org