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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 Angela Cook at 859-292-2160.
Click here for Special Event Permit Applications
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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. 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
Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the 15th & Garrard Street. Contact Tom Wherry or visit Helentown by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
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.
Levassor Park Neighborhood Association
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Covington Housing Authority building, 2300 Madison Avenue. For additional information, please contact Frank Knapp at 431-4128 or fjbknapp@aol.com or levassorpark@fuse.net.
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. 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
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.
Rosedale - Latonia
Residents in the Rosedale neighborhood are now meeting to establish a neighborhood association in their area. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 pm at Latonia Elementary School. Guest Speaker will be Keith Bales, Covington Code Enforcement Department Director. For more information, you may contact Tricia Dorman at 291-1200 or Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman/Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Covington, at 292-2141 or sgettys@covingtonky.gov. If you would like to sign up to receive email information about the Rosedale neighborhood, please click here and check the "Latonia-Rosedale" distribution list. Rosedale residents have created a facebook page for residents to visit and comment. If you do not have email, or know someone that does not have email but would like to have the neighborhood information mailed to them, please call 292-2141. You can also access additional Latonia information by clicking here.
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. 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.
Click on the links below to view maps of Covington neighborhoods.
Covington Neighborhoods - North Map
Covington Neighborhoods - South Map
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Code Enforcement Department |
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Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
CSI Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24. All areas scheduled for trash pickup on that day will be serviced on Friday, November 25th. Areas scheduled for trash pickup on Friday, November 25th, will be serviced the following day on Saturday, November 26th.
Trash pickup during the weeks of Christmas and New Years Day will follow the normal schedule.
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Boarded Up Building Ordinance
On June 29, 2011, the City of Covington Board of Commissioners amended §92.06 of the Nuisance Code to require boarded openings to be painted on buildings that are deemed dangerous due to blight and/or neglect. Pursuant to this ordinance change the Code Enforcement Department is currently attempting to notify owners of affected properties.
If openings are not repaired with appropriate windows or doors within 30 days of notification, the boards must be painted a color that is consistent with the color of the structure, or painted black, and must be cut to fit the opening.
Non-compliance with this provision of the Nuisance Code can result in a fine of $100.00 per day per violation. City staff hopes to work with property owners in a cooperative spirit regarding this issue as opposed to the imposition of fines.
Should you have any questions regarding this ordinance or would like to report property with unpainted boarded openings, please contact Code Enforcement at 292-2323.
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Household Waste Collection Event for Kenton, Boone and Campbell Counties
Turfway Park
Saturday, November 5
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rain or shine
The Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area and the Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition are joining forces to help you properly dispose of unwanted items. Residents of Kenton, Boone and Campbell Counties can drop off select items on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Turfway Park in Florence, KY (please enter Turfway Park from the main entrance on Turfway Road). Only certain items will be collected and some restrictions apply. Please click here to view complete flyer for more details. All residents who plan to drop off items MUST print and complete a registration form prior to attending the event (click here to access the required form or visit www.nkyhhw.org). Please bring completed form on the day of the event. This completed form will greatly help with the flow of traffic and will reduce your waiting time. Event will take place rain or shine.
Collection Details and Restrictions:
- AEROSOL CANS: All aerosol cans will be accepted - EXCLUDING spray paint.
- ANTIFREEZE: Antifreeze only - NO mixtures will be accepted.
- BATTERIES: All batteries will be accepted, including: Alkaline, Ni Cad, Lithium, Lead Acid, etc.
- BULBS: CFL bulbs, 4 ft. tubes and 8 ft. tubes will be accepted.
- CORROSIVES/ NO ammunition, gun powder, explosives or radioactive items will be accepted.
- FLAMMABLES: Fuel and kerosene will be accepted.
- ELECTRONICS: E-scraps such as TVs, PCs, laptops, cables, cell phones, cameras and VCRs will be
- accepted.
- INK/TONER Any ink or toner cartridge that comes out of a printer, copier or fax machine
- CARTRIDGES: will be accepted.
- OIL: Used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid and brake fluid will be accepted.
- PAPER: Paper documents will be collected and shredded on site.
- PESTICIDES: Pesticides are limited to 2 gallons or 2 pounds per vehicle.
- PROPANE TANKS: ONLY 20 lbs. propane tanks will be accepted.
We will NOT be accepting appliances, fertilizer, mercury containing devices, paint, medications or tires. We also have the right to reject any item that you bring.
Event WILL be accepting PAINT.
Have questions about an item you would like to dispose of? Call your County Solid Waste Coordinator for more information before November 5th:
- Kenton County (859) 392-1920
- Boone County (859) 334-3151
- Campbell County (859) 547-1802
If you have questions on November 5th, call (859) 334-3151.
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Housing
New Opportunity - Façade Grant Program for Homeowners
The Homeowner Façade Program, funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program, is administered by the City of Covington's Community Development Department. The purpose of this program is to assist homeowners with improvement to façades (visible from the public right-of-way) of qualifying residential properties. The funds are available in two targeted redevelopment areas: Central Core and targeted streets in the Latonia area. Under this program, households which meet income and other requirements may obtain grants to assist with certain exterior improvement.
The façade improvements will be made available to address exterior code violations, which must be addressed prior to undertaking other improvements, on façades visible from the public right-of-way. Examples of eligible repairs include roof repair/replacement, gutter repair/replacement, repair/repainting of exterior walls and trim, porch repairs, handrails, steps, and walkways. Lighting and security improvements may be eligible on a case-by-case basis. Other improvements may be eligible as funding is available.
Homeowners wishing to participate in the program must submit an application and required documentation to the Community Development Department. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis as funding permits.
Click here to view map of eligible areas.
Click here for complete Program Guidelines.
Questions? Contact Jeremy Wallace, CDBG/HOME Program Coordinator, 292-2163 or jwallace@covingtonky.gov
Renaissance
HOLIDAY STOREFRONT DECORATING CONTEST
Renaissance Covington and MainStrasse Village Association invite you to participate in a friendly competition demonstrating our holiday spirit! There will be two separate contests; one in the Renaissance District and the other in Mainstrasse Village. If you are located in the Mainstrasse area, contact Kim Blank, 491.0458, for more information.
There are five prizes in this year's competition:
* Best of Covington (overall award)
* People's Choice
* Best use of green or recycled materials
* Most Original
* Most Visible
* Best Residential
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Decorate!
Use lights, ingenuity, and holiday spirit to help make downtown Covington beautiful and inviting for the holiday season.
Get ready!
Please have your decorations up by Monday, November 28th. The voting will take place November 29 through December 3.
SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT
Saturday December 3rd
5:00 - 8:00 pm
The Avenue Lounge
∗ Holiday Shopping looping slideshow
∗ Local Business Trivia, 5:30-6:00 pm
∗ Photos with Santa (all ages!)
∗ People's Choice voting + Storefront Scavenger Hunt
∗ Announcement of Renaissance District Storefront Competition winners, 7:00 pm
∗ City Commission "Best Overall" judging, 8:00 pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Celebrate!
Come network with Covington business owners and residents. Show your knowledge of Covington businesses through a short game of trivia. Refreshments will be served.
Promote your business!
Submit information on your business, any holiday gift opportunities and a photo to Katie Meyer (kmeyer@covingtonky.gov) and you will be included in a looping slideshow that will play on all screens during the holiday event.
Open your doors on Saturday December 3rd as folks travel downtown looking for items in participating storefronts for the Holiday Scavenger Hunt. You can also offer a special for those who complete the scavenger hunt.
For more information: Contact Katie Meyer, Renaissance Manager, at kmeyer@covingtonky.gov or call 859.292.2166.
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LEED Update
The Housing Authority of Covington and their Developers, The Integral Group have been meeting with the President of Green Building Consulting, regarding the new construction that will begin on the former Jacob Price Homes site. Green Building Consulting will advise construction as to methods to maximize energy efficiency in the new buildings. Having looked over the building plans and running a quick "points" analysis, the project is currently considered to be at the Silver level in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program. In short, LEED is a rating system for buildings, equivalent to a gas mileage rating for cars. Under LEED, buildings accumulate points for things such as saving energy, having accessible mass transit, and mitigating storm water runoff. Once the points are tallied, the building earns a LEED rating. The higher the tally, the more sustainable a building is. The Housing Authority committed to conform to the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria but the LEED Program is an even higher level of conservation. The Authority and Integral are working to increase beyond the Silver level. Working to conserving energy and lower utility costs only makes sense in today's economy and is much easier and less expensive to achieve if planned before the building begins.
Questions? Please contact Sheryl Schneider at 859-655-7304 or slschneider@hacov.org.
HOPE VI Update
On Friday, September 9, the last two families moved out of Jacob Price Homes. This event was the culmination of a five-year process of relocating residents to initiate the demolition of the housing development to make room for the new HOPE VI mixed-income development Demolition started on the final phase of the project and should be completed in November. The Community Housing Resource Group wishes the best to the former members of the Jacob Price community as they settle in their new residences!
Click here to view the latest HOPE VI Newsletter - Revitalization News.
Questions? Please contact Linda Stieby at 859-292-2140 or lstieby@hacov.org.
New Website!
The Community Housing Resource Group (The Housing Authority of Covington and Housing Choice Voucher Program) has a new and improved website. Check us out at: www.hacov.org
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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 Annual Leaf Collection
It's that time of year again. The City of Covington Department of Public Improvements is in the midst of their 2011 Leaf Collection Program. This year's program runs from thru December.
Guidelines for Collection:
· Raking leaves into the street or right-of-way is prohibited.
· Leaves raked to the curb will be picked up.
· Keep all debris and trash out of the leaves.
· Homeowners may still bag leaves for pickup by CSI on your scheduled trash day.
Call for pick up 292-2292.
November Residential Street Sweeping Schedule
Please click on the month to view the dates and streets affected for November 2011.
Remember to move your vehicles timely to avoid ticketing.
Questions? Contact the Beautification Division at 292-2292.
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 COAT DRIVE
St. Vincent De Paul has placed barrels in each of the Covington Firehouses again this year. Times are tough for many of our citizens, young and old, and this is a small way to give a helping hand.  One coat can make all the difference to a person doing without this year. If you are cleaning out your closets and have a coat you are no longer going to wear, please put it in the barrel so someone can stay warm this winter.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness.
Questions? 431-0462
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Accepting Applications
The City of Covington is now accepting applications for Police Officer. All applications must be received by December 16, 2011 by 4:30 p.m. to take the written exam that is going to be held at the end of the December. Applicants will receive testing information via email after the application deadline date. Applications should be completed online. Click here to access the Human Resources webpage.
Questions? Please call 292-2161
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Officer Saves Infants Life
On October 27, Covington Police Officer, Matt Hugenberg, responded to the report of an infant not breathing at a Vermont Avenue address in Latonia.
Upon arrival Officer Hugenberg assessed the situation and immediately began CPR on the non-responsive child. Due to the quick actions of this officer the child began to breathe again on its own. The child was transported by Covington Life Squad to Children's Hospital for treatment.
We at the Covington Police Department are all very thankful for Officer Hugenberg's decisive action and congratulate him on a job well done. For his actions, Officer Hugenberg received the Covington Police Life Saving Award at the November 1 Covington City Commission meeting.
Covington Rotary Club recognizes Covington Police Officers
The following members of the Covington Police Department were nominated for the Covington Rotary Club Officer of the Year Awards. Click here to read their recognition/nomination details.
Community Service: Specialist Justin Bradbury
Administrator: Lieutenant Jim Donaldson
Heroism: Ofc. Brian Wells & Specialist David Griswold
Police Chief's Community Forum
You are invited to the Chief's community forum on November 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Please bring your concerns and comments to share with Covington's Chief of Police, Lee W. Russo.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: 11/16/2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Covington Police Headquarters Building, 20th and Madison Avenue
Report a Crime - Anonymously
If you have observed criminal acts happening throughout the city or in your own neighborhood and want to help the Police "Take a bite out of crime!" - give us a call. We have set up a telephone line for just this type of thing. You don't even have to leave your name and number unless you want to.
Call us at 491-TIPS
With your help, we can make this a better and safer community in which to live!
Please remember that all general reports for service should still go through police dispatch at 292-2222 and all emergencies should be reported to 911.
Information given will be forwarded to the proper personnel in a timely manner.
 Visit us on facebook!
You can view the Police Department's Official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/CovKyPD
Questions? Contact the Community Relations Division at 859-292-2257.
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Upcoming Events!
November 4th
CycloCross
Friday, November 4th
Devou Park
First race of the 3rd annual nationally recognized UCI3 CycloCross Festival 2011.
 November 28th
Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, November 28th
6:30PM
34th and Decoursey
Come enjoy a free family event.
November 29th
Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuesday, November 29th
6:30PM
MainStrasse
Come enjoy a free family event.
December 3rd
Licking River Greenway Trails
Saturday, December 3rd
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Meet at Holmes High School parking lot. Opportunity for volunteers to clean up along the Licking River.
December 10th
Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, December 10th
2:00PM
Geobel Park
Enjoy a free candy cane hunt in the park.
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!
Click here for the latest Licking River Greenway newsletter.
Call the Recreation Department with any questions about events or programs at 292-2151.
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
Larry Klein, City Manager
292-2160
Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
Jackson Kinney, Community Development Department Director
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Chuck Norris, 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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 Nordheim Gallery
The Nordheim Gallery presents A PAIR OF JACKS on exhibit from November 4 - 28, 2011. Opening reception November 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The gallery is on the Holmes High School campus, is operated by Covington Independent Public Schools. The gallery is at 25th and Madison in Covington, across from the Jack Moreland Auditorium in the Holmes High School Senior Building. Open Monday thru Friday by appointment. Call 859-292-3960 for more information or to schedule a visit.
Girls On The Run
GOTR will hold their annual 5k on Saturday, November, 19th. Registration begins at 9:00 am, Race starts at 10:00 am.
Thirteen girls from Latonia Elementary School will run in the New Balance Girls on the Run Fall 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2011. The race starts at 10 a.m. at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati. The girls have been conditioning for several weeks after school with their volunteer coaches and supporters - mostly parents and school staff. The 5K race is the culminating event of the season. You are invited to walk or run along side them to help make this an accomplishment for all of the girls.
 Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati is a character development program for third through eighth grade
girls using exercise, positive reinforcement, and encouraging role models to provide girls with the confidence they need in their formative pre-teen years.
Visit www.gotrcincinnati.org for registration and other related information.
Contact Sandra Pierce,Family Resource Center Coordinator and Coach at Latonia Elementary, at sandra.pierce@covington.kyschools.us or call (859) 292 5825 ext. 31805.
 Holmes Band Concerts
Students in Holmes' bands will be performing in several upcoming concerts.
The beginning band, made up of sixth grade students, will perform at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 3.
The Holmes Fall Band Concert will perform at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 10. Bands performing include the Holmes High School Concert Band, the Seventh Grade  Band, and the Holmes High School Symphonic Band. Some of the musical highlights of the concert include Images of Ireland, The Tempest and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
Finally, the Holmes Holiday Band Concert is 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 13.
The bands are under the direction of Jared Murray. All the concerts are free and open to the community.
Holmes Students Spend Night in Shantytown
Holmes High School seniors Kayla Mitchell and Rani Davis conducted a Shantytown to raise awareness of homelessness in the community and to gain a greater understanding of the needs of people without permanent shelter or food. The girls, with several classmates and Holmes High School faculty, spent the night outdoors on the Holmes campus.
To add authenticity to the experience, the students began their evening with a scavenger hunt to find objects and materials to survive the night. The students were rousted sometime after midnight and told to move.
Kayla and Rani are International Baccalaureate (IB) students. This project is part of their Creativity, Action, and Service, an essential component of the International Baccalaureate program.
The Shantytown is the second step in the girls' project. They first investigated needs in the community, and will follow up throughout the year to collect and deliver clothing, food and other needed items to local shelters and agencies.
Shantytowns are events held in schools across the region in October as part of service learning. Students spend a night outside without all the usual amenities that they may have at home and sleep on cardboard with old sleeping bags or blankets, and wear several layers of clothes.
For additional information about the International Baccalaureate Program at Holmes High School, contact Marian Benavides at 859-655-9545, ext. 16217.
Teens support Teens
Students in the Covington Independent Public Schools alternative programs are participating in a service learning project to help teens find their way from drugs and the streets. They are collecting items for Lighthouse Youth Services. The list of items needed includes clothing for men, women and children, personal care items, baby products, housewares, board games, puzzles, and more.
The mission of Lighthouse Youth Services is to advance the dignity and well-being of children, youth and families in need. For more about its programs visit http://www.lys.org/
To contribute or for further information about this project please contact Ms. Winkler at 859-581-7512 or Deborah.winkler@covington.kyschools.us
 Covington Public Schools Employees Give Back
Employees in Covington Independent Public Schools this year exceeded their goal in the annual United Way of Greater Cincinnati campaign. Employees pledged $8,775.75, besting the target goal set by United Way by 11 percent. The amount also represents a 16 percent increase over the district's campaign last year.
Veterans Honored at Holmes High School
Holmes High School will observe Veterans Day with its annual program to honor veterans at 10:00 am, Friday, November 11 in the Jack Moreland Auditorium on the Holmes campus at 25th and Madison in Covington. Veterans from the community are welcome and invited to attend.
Principal Dennis Maines will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The program features a presentation of the colors by the Holmes Marine Corps Junior ROTC cadet color guard and a performance by the Holmes choir including the traditional service hymn medley.
iPads for Holmes High School
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded Holmes High School $65,000 to purchase iPads for students to use in biology classes. The iPads will enable the students to work in laboratory settings that more closely reflect 21st century science skills by offering easy lab simulations, fostering collaboration and easing data collection and communication.
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Enroll Now to Start at Gateway in January
Gateway Community and Technical College is currently enrolling students for its spring semester that begins January 9, 2012. Gateway offers career and transfer education in 30 different career fields. Students can be job-ready in as few as eight weeks, depending on their major.
There are a lot of good reasons to go to Gateway, according to Andre Washington, dean of enrollment services. But he cautions that the time to act is now. "People shouldn't wait until New Year's Day to make their new year's resolution, because classes are filling up fast. People interested in starting in January should call today to reserve space in class."
Washington lists "starting over" as one of the key reasons to start at Gateway. "Gateway is a great way to close the 'skills gap' and qualify for good jobs that are available right now in high-demand, high-wage fields for people who have the right skills," Washington says. "For example, regional manufacturers urgently need people with the kind of advanced manufacturing skills we teach at Gateway.
"In addition, we are actively recruiting low-income students who are interested in healthcare careers. Gateway has a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services that provides tuition assistance and other benefits, such as child care, to qualifying students who select a major in certain healthcare fields," he explains.
"We also have a variety of new programs beginning in January - personal trainer, health information technology, phlebotomy, and paramedic technology. There's something for everyone," Washington says.
"Gateway offers assistance in applying for financial aid, plus we have a variety of scholarships available. In addition, we offer a host of services specifically designed to help students succeed in school. We also provide career placement and transfer services to help our graduates find a job or transfer for a four-year degree," he adds.
Starting the application/enrollment process is as easy as calling the Admissions Office at 859-442-1134 or visiting http://www.gateway.kctcs.edu/Admissions.
"We offer lots of opportunity," he concludes. "All people need to do is make the call - but they need to do it today."
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Gateway Grant Offers Tuition Assistance to Students
in New Phlebotomy Program
Gateway Community and Technical College will begin a new program in phlebotomy in January and can provide tuition assistance as well as other benefits to qualifying students.
Financial support is available to low-income students through the Health Profession Opportunity Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tuition assistance and other services may be available to TANF, KTAP, or Pell-grant eligible individuals, or to those living within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines.
The one-semester phlebotomy program trains students to take blood samples in hospitals, blood banks or clinics. Students who successfully complete the program will sit for a national certification exam at the completion of the course. The median salary for a phlebotomist in Northern Kentucky is about $29,000 a year.
Enrollment is currently under way for classes that begin Jan. 9. For general admissions information, visit http://www.gateway.kctcs.edu/Admissions. For specific information about enrolling in the phlebotomy program or more information about other healthcare careers that are eligible for tuition assistance under the HPOG grant, contact Colleen Heneghan at 859-442-4103 or GW-HPOGemail@kctcs.edu.
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Covington Philantropists Invest in Gateway's Urban Campus
Gateway Community and Technical College recently announced that Covington philanthropists Oakley and Eva Farris will provide $500,000 to create a child development center at the college's proposed Urban Campus in downtown Covington.
The commitment will serve as a challenge grant to be matched $2 for $1 by the college to generate a total of $1.5 million that will be used to build a model child development center to help meet student needs for high quality child care in the urban core. The proposed center also will serve as a model teaching center for the college's early childhood development education program.
The child development center also would house the college's early childhood development program that trains day care professionals. The center would be open to Gateway students, faculty, staff and the community.
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 African Children's Choir
FREE CONCERT
6:00 pm Saturday, November 5
6:00 pm Sunday, November 6
3711 Tibbatts Street
Covington, KY
859-491-1955
They have sung for U.S. presidents, the Queen of England and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela. The choir has appeared on many television shows and also and sung with Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys and many others. The African Children's Choir raises awareness of the plight of the orphaned and abandoned children in Africa, while reflecting the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child.
Calvary Baptist Church, 3711 Tibbatts St., Covington. Free, donations accepted for The Music for Life Institute. 859-491-1955
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Free Flu Vaccines to the Poor and Needy
With the average cost of a flu vaccine in the tri-state area at roughly $20, many homeless and working poor are unable to afford a vaccine for themselves and their families. Madison Avenue Christian Church in conjunction with nurses from the Nursing Program at Northern Kentucky University, will offer FREE flu vaccines this fall to the homeless and poor in Northern Kentucky.
 November Free Vaccine Date:
Monday, November 7
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Flu vaccines will be given at:
Madison Avenue Christian Church
1530 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky
Madison Avenue Christian Church provides a variety of services to the poor and homeless including community meals and a health screening program on Monday night provided by the NKU nurses.
To volunteer, or contribute to the flu vaccine fund, visit. www.mchurch.com. For more information, call 859-261-0226.
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dee Felice
529 Main Street
Covington, KY
Guest Speaker will be Craig Gossman of Kinzelman Kline Gossman. Craig will speak to the group about the Center City Action Plan, where it stands, the work involved and how this framework will help revitalize Covington's urban core.
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
Sponsored by:
MainStrasse Village Association
Friends of Covington
Latonia Business Association
Center for Great Neighborhoods
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Trends in Downtown Management and New Options for Covington
with
Brad Segal - President, Progressive Urban Management Associates (PUMA)
Brad's company is helping the City of Covington develop its Center City Action Plan and is assisting the city and the Urban Partnership of Covington to assess the viability of a business improvement district (BID) here. Brad, a board member of the International Downtown Association, literally wrote the book on BIDS for the association and is a highly sought after speaker on the subject for regional, national and international forums. He has more than 25 years of downtown management and community development experience as both a practitioner and consultant. He is the past president of Downtown Colorado, Inc.
 Thursday, November 10
11:30am - 1:00pm
Madison Event Center
700 Madison Avenue, Covington
Complimentary parking is available in the 7th Street garage.
Click here to Register! Information: 859-431-1500 x2, visit our website by clicking here.
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Latonia Business Association
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, November 16
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
at
Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club
450 East 43rd Street
Covington (Latonia), KY
Please join us as we present the LBA Annual Awards at this meeting for:
Volunteer of the Year
Service to the LBA
Improvement in the Latonia Business Community
Public Servant of the Year
RSVP by clicking here or call Karen at 581-8974 ext. 147.
Visit Our New Website at www.LBAKY.com
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The Latonia Business Association had another wonderful Halloween Block Party on October 15.
The costume contest was an especially fun part of the event. Please see the contest winners below, and click here to view the complete Gallery of photos from the event!
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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 November's calendar of events and activities.
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
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Neuterville Express - Coming to Covington
Fix a feline for only $10.00
Kitty Spay/Neuter , Includes Rabies Vaccine!
Free Transports! Drop offs at the following locations from 6:30 am - 7:30 am. Pick-ups at same location 9:00 am the following morning.
Call 513-871-0185 to reserve your space. Appointments required, as space is limited.
November 8 at the Kenton County Animal Shelter
1020 Mary Laidley Drive
Covington, KY
November 16 at Fedders Feed in Covington
Russell Street
Covington, KY
November 29 at the Kenton County Animal Shelter
1020 Mary Laidley Drive
Covington, KY
Kenton County Animal Shelter Supporters, Inc.
Click here for printable flyer.
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY)
634 Scott Boulevard
Covington, Kentucky
859-291-4555
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) will open October 16th as the NKY region's only cold weather emergency shelter for adults. The agency's goal in the winter is to shelter those who are at-risk of hypothermia and loss of life due to the cold. The shelter operates every evening from 6:00 pm until 8:30 am the next morning and is located at 634 Scott Street, Covington. A Kentucky photo ID is required unless escorted by police or referred by St. Elizabeth emergency rooms. Area churches and schools provide evening meals, and residents from all over Northern Kentucky volunteer to assist the staff with running a safe and welcoming facility. Northern Kentucky University and Cincinnati State have provided the shelter with student nurses and social work interns to provide individual care of their guests. The recent Open House gifted the shelter with many donations from generous Northern Kentuckians (see photo). If you would like to volunteer, or find out more about the shelter, please contact Director Rachael Winters at 859-291-4555 or blogsite: www.emergencyshelternky.blogspot.com
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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.
Church Street CSO Reduction
Near Church Street in Taylor Mill, there is a combined sewer overflow (CSO) that spills approximately 56 million gallons of a wastewater and storm water mixture into Banklick Creek every year. This overflow volume, along with other pollutant sources, contribute to poor water quality in Banklick Creek and make it unsafe for recreation after rain events. More than 150 acres of land drain to this overflow location, which spans the cities of Taylor Mill and Covington and consists of primarily residential areas.
Through SD1's innovative watershed-based approach to water quality improvements, a combination of green infrastructure storm water management techniques and new sewers will be constructed in this area to reduce the wastewater and storm water entering Banklick Creek, treat storm water flowing to the stream to increase its water quality, improve and restore natural habitats in an underutilized natural drainage area and provide educational opportunities that highlight the water quality improvements needed in our region.
The Church Street CSO Reduction Project involves the construction of an innovative storm water management biofiltration basin to capture and treat the storm water runoff from the area, rehabilitation and replacement of existing combined sewers, construction of approximately 2,000 linear feet of separate storm sewer system and removal of storm water connections like down spouts from private property.
Click here to view detailed project description.
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November at the Covington Library
502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
The Covington library has begun a renovation and expansion. This will be a five-phase project that is expected to be completed by 2013.
November Calendar Now Available
Click here to view the current list of programs at the Covington/Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library. All events and classes are free.
Covington Library Offers Free Computer Classes
The following classes will be held during the month of November at the Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library:
First Time Computer Users
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft Excel
Part I: Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.
Part 2: Monday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.
Exploring the Internet
Part I: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Part Il: Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.
Windows Vista
Part I: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Part II: Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Job Search & the Internet
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
Create & Email
Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft Word
Part I: Monday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.
Part 2: Monday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Part I: Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Part Il: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m.
The Covington library is open during renovation. Free parking is available in the garage at the corner of Fifth and Scott streets. Bring in your ticket for validation.
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The Carnegie Galleries Presents: The Artist's Craft
 The second exhibition of The Carnegie Gallery season opens with The Artist's Craft. The exhibition features the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen 50th 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.
The Artist's Craft will be on display through Wednesday, November 23 and is free to attend. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm, Saturday, 12pm - 3pm. Please note that the Galleries will be closed November 4 & 5 for private events.
ARTSTOP ~ Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the fall/winter session of The Carnegie's Scripps Howard ARTSTOP Artist Series. Starting in November, Scripps Howard ARTSTOP workshops will meet once a week, for eight weeks, and offer a range of arts activities for children ages 7-15.
Workshops being offered at the Eva G. Farris Education Center this session include:
Move Over Mr. Aesop! Drama
Wednesdays | 4 - 5:30pm
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 & Dec. 7, 14 & Jan. 4, 11
Give old fables a fresh, new life! Enjoy writing and starring in your very own present-day fable, complete with exciting new characters and modern morals.
My Many Faces Visual Art
Thursdays | 4 - 5:30pm
Nov. 3, 10, 17 & Dec. 1, 8, 15 & Jan. 5, 12
Create a personalized, hard bound book filled with the many faces of you. Students will explore many types of self portraits from your super hero identity to your animal likeness.
Shadow Puppets Mixed Media Mural
Fridays | 4 - 5:30pm
Nov. 4, 11, 18 & Dec. 9, 16 & Jan. 6, 13, 20
Explore a unique way to tell stories with light, shadow and 2-d puppets. Construct intricate shadow puppets using elaborate paper cutting techniques in order to express your original stories or poems.
Click here for registration information, to download a registration form or for more information. Participants may register for more than one workshop.
The Scripps Howard ARTSTOP Artist Series is supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation, John & Francie Williams, ArtsWave and the Kentucky Arts Council.
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
American Roots Music...honoring the tradition
Tim Lake- November 12, 7:00 pm
Scott Risner- December 10, 7:00 pm
Scotty Anderson- January 14, 7:00 pm
Greg Schaber-February 11, 7:00 pm
Click here for additional information on the series and the musicians.
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859.431.0020
www.bakerhunt.com
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 Upcoming Events and Activities
On Saturday, November 5th the Behringer-Crawford Museum will be hosting a Christmas ornament making party. Begin your holiday season by creating an heirloom ornament that can become art of your family history. The workshop is from 10:30-12:30 and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited to 20 registrants and reservations must be made by October 28th.
 On November 10th the six@six lecture series will continue with Election 2012: Covering the Campaign at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. The Presidential Election is one year away but the campaigning is already in full swing. The Iowa caucuses and the first primaries are planned for just after the New Year with a string of contests to follow. Liz Sidoti, national political editor for the Associated Press, will provide an insider's view of the campaign, including how AP is covering it. What makes news and why during a campaign? How does 2012 look compared to past campaigns? Sidoti will answer these questions and more in Election 2012: Covering the Campaign. Presenter: Liz Sidoti, Political Editor, The Associated Press.
The 20th annual Holiday Toy Trains are back and rolling in the Christmas season at the Behringer-Crawford Museum! Join us Friday, November 11th for the exhibit opening for members and Military. The exhibit opens to the public on the 12th and will run through January 22nd, 2012, plenty of time to make holiday memories for all ages to cherish.
Sunday, November 13th continues the Behringer-Crawford Museum's Super Sunday Series (see details below).
November 15th's Tot Tuesday program celebrates our first Thanksgiving by making pilgrim hats! The program begins at 10:30 am and is for children ages 2-5. Craft fee is $1 plus regular admission to the museum.
"The Borders of Change: Gary Akers Borders' Brothers Series" Exhibit Opening 6 - 8 pm. This exhibit is a fascinating look at the lives of three brothers who farmed the rich soils of Boone County and watched their rural landscape swallowed by the ever-increasing suburban sprawl of our region. This exhibit runs through January 22, 2012.
Looking for a way to inspire your children and create holiday memories? Join the Behringer-Crawford Museum and artist Jane Bresser as she teaches a class for youngsters dedicated to the art of ornament and jewelry-making. This unique gift making class will be held on November 19th, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
Join the Behringer-Crawford Museum and your local libraries this holiday season in reading the classic Christmas story of The Polar Express. The readings will take place Sunday November 27th, Sunday November 4th, and Sunday December 18th at 1:30. The readings are free when you pay regular admission to the museum. Children are invited to wear their PJs and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit from Santa! For more information and to make reservations for the readings call 859-491-4003.
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.
Nov. 13 | Heritage from the Hills - Appalachian Cultural Day. Enjoy traditional Appalachian mountain music by the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers and story telling. The day will also consist of cultural arts and crafts.
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
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City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
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