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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 are 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. 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. The Eastside Neighborhood Association will be hosting their 4th Annual Christmas Party at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., on December 14 at 6:00 pm. Along with the Eastside Neighborhood Association, the event is co-sponsored by the Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association and the Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association. Please click here to RSVP by December 8.
Helentown
Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the 15th & Garrard Street. Click here to contact Chair, Tom Wherry, or visit Helentown by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
The Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association meets the fourth Monday of the month at various locations in the neighborhood. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. 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
Monte Casino
Monte Casino residents have just begun meeting to discuss forming a new neighborhood association. For additional information on upcoming meetings, please contact Rachel Hastings at 866-7527. To sign up to be on our Monte Casino e-distribution list, please click here click here and select the Monte Casino list.
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, January 24 at 6:30 pm at Latonia Elementary School. 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. The Annual Holiday Celebration will be held December 8 at the Hands Pike Firehouse 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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Trash Collection Information
A frequent complaint received from neighborhoods is that some residents do not set their trash out, nor take their toters back in, at the appropriate times in accordance with the City's Litter and Solid Waste Ordinance. In an effort to make sure residents are aware of the proper times, please consider the following reminder:
* Trash may not be set out before 6:00 p.m. the evening before your pickup day
* Containers (toters) must be removed from curb by noon the day after pickup
Please click here for additional information regarding Trash and Litter Rules in the City of Covington.
Click here to view the complete Litter and Solid Waste Ordinance.
Please make every effort to cooperate with this ordinance to help keep Covington clean!
Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
Trash pickup during the weeks of Christmas and New Years Day will follow the normal schedule. |
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Community Development Department |
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Covington Arts
'A New Reality' Opening Reception at the AEC
December 2, 2012 from 6-10pm
On December 2, 2011 from 6:00 -10:00 pm, The AEC in Covington, KY presents an exhibition curated by Mary Heider called 'A New Reality' which highlights the talents of multimedia artists Robert Fry, Jennifer Grote and Michael Scheurer.
 Using a variety of mediums, styles and scales, these artists use every day ordinary objects, but assemble them in a unique way. The final instalation is an enlightening commentary on how the current economic downfall has required many to reassemble their day-to-day lives, generating a new vision of their future or A New Reality.
Robert Fry is compelled to take the imperfect walnut or fallen oak, destined for firewood, and shape it into a large scale sculptural form. His works use the unexpected variations found in wood that, when assembled with other materials, complement his simplicity of line, use of rhythmic structures and playfulness with color.
Jennifer Grote uses assemblage to create sculptural reliefs and installations that vary in scale and medium, but consistently achieve elegance in form through her use of texture and subtle color. From wood to torn filter paper, from cast-off piano parts to porcelain bits threaded with scrap wire, Grote's precise execution in joining discordant materials leads to beautiful art from reassembly.
Michael Scheurer's ingenuity in assemblage emerges as he selects from his treasure trove of collected materials and creates exciting compositions in cigar boxes of varied size. Faces, structures, textural bits, graphic riffs, paint and ink create varied depths and dimensions as Scheurer experiments with traditional boxed assemblage and offers enticing outcomes.
These artists' works, by transcending simple component reassembly, they prepare us for changes in our world, comfort us amid unplanned change, and offer new, hope-inspiring visions when confronting an unexpected future.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Title: A New Reality
Date and Time: Opening reception on December 2, 2011 from 6-10pm, in conjunction with Covington's First Friday Gallery Hop and runs through January 13, 2012
Gallery Location: AEC 27 West 7th Street, Covington KY 41011
Gallery Contact: Katie Rentzke Interim Arts Director at phone (859)292-2322 and email krentzke@covingtonky.gov
Gallery Hours: Regular hours outside of opening are Monday thru Friday 9-5pm,
and by appointment.
Admission Costs: Free to the general public
Gallery Website: www.covingtonarts.com
Friday, December 2, 2011 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Click here to view the Gallery Hop Map and view participating venues.
Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-292-2322
krentzke@covingtonky.gov
www.covingtonarts.com
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 invited local businesses to participate in a friendly competition demonstrating our holiday spirit!
Participating businesses this year are:
Children, Inc | 333 Madison Ave
Egelston-Maynard Sports | 525 Madison Ave
Republic Bank | 535 Madison Ave
Motch Jewelers | 613 Madison Ave
Affordable Wedding Creations | 633 Madison Ave
Step-N-Out Dance Studio | 721 Madison
Sim's Furniture | 727 Madison Ave
Garden Grove Organic | 29 E 7th St
Covington Clay | 16 W Pike St
Bbooks/Kiki's | 118 W Pike St
Wilmhoff Photography | 128 W Pike St
Roebling Point Bookstore | 306 Greenup St
Rick Warner and Associates | 314 Greenup St
Blinker's | 318 Greenup St
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
SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT
Saturday, December 3rd
5:00 - 8:00 pm
The Avenue Lounge
∗ Refreshments
∗ 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.
 After you SHOP LOCAL:
The Awesome Collective Presents....
Keep Calm. Merry On!
Shop at local Covington businesses this season for a stress free experience!
buying local is awesome!
Bring your receipts from gifts purchased at local Covington businesses on Saturday, December 17, between 2:00 - 6:00 pm to Groove Coffeehouse, 640 Main Street, and the Awesome Collective will wrap them for free!
For more information, visit the Awesome Collective facebook page by clicking here.
Covington Businesses in the News
Holiday Storefront Featured
Sims Furniture
727 Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 261-0123
(800) 929-9813
Excerpted from nky.com~
Sims Furniture Company unveiled its new Christmas display on Tuesday. Complete with nearly  50 animated characters, the old-style window display on Madison Avenue features Santa's elves doing his work in a variety of scenes.
"Sims is under new ownership, and this is the first year for the display. It's for the community...and for the kids."
Reminiscent of a time when passersby gazed at elaborate window displays each holiday season and local businesses competed to have the most impressive animated display, Sims' storefront looks like what Christmas used to look like in cities across the country, he said.
Click here to read complete article at www.nky.com.
 TiER1 takes firms to another level
Covington company develops training solutions
6 East 5th Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-663-2114
Excerpted from nky.com~
In tight times like these, corporations continually are searching for innovative ways to boost profits and efficiency. Implementing new processes can take time and stretch resources. And ineffective communication could take a toll on even the grandest of ideas.
So when Wendy's launched a customer- satisfaction program to more than 1,500 restaurants, it contacted TiER1 Performance Solutions in Covington. TiER1 designed online training courses to effectively convey the new plan to the restaurant chain's thousands of employees.
Founded in 2002, TiER1 is a leader in online learning, recognized by Inc. 5000 for the fifth consecutive year. It has experienced 40 percent revenue growth this year, and has about 165 clients, including Kroger, Macy's, General Electric, Dell, Cintas, Fidelity Investments and FedEx.
"In the health care space, we're seeing the impact already," says Normand Desmarais, TiER1 co-founder and chief technology officer. "Whether it's changes in electronic medical-record systems or customer satisfaction, these are changes that impact large factions of the workforce."
TiER1, which projects 30 percent revenue growth in 2012, currently employs about 80 people nationwide, 50 in Northern Kentucky.
"Production work, the actually building of the materials, will happen in Covington," Desmarais says. "That's going to realize additional job growth here."
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HOPE VI Update
We are extremely excited to announce that the HOPE VI site formerly known as Jacob Price Homes has a new name. The Housing Authority of Covington's Board of Commissioners considered the names presented by the Re-naming Group and voted to name the site....
Rivers Edge at Eastside Pointe
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.
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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 thru December.
Guidelines for Collection:
· Raking leaves into the street or right-of-way is prohibited.
· Leaves raked to the curb strip 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.
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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.
Covington Fire Department won the $10,000 grant!
You helped us do it!
During the last 2 months, the Covington Fire Department has been in a competition for a $10,000 "Be Fire Smart" grant from Liberty Mutual. The competition involved getting people to take a short 10-question quiz and crediting the Covington Fire Department when they were finished. We had over 1,300 individuals take the quiz for us - and because of that we won the grant. This was a NATION wide competition and our success speaks volumes about our families, friends and our community at large. We simply wouldn't have been successful without the Covington community supporting us, and for that we are very grateful.
Some of the potential uses for the grant include:
* Purchasing hardware that would allow us to produce and print onsite inspection reports;
* Adding to our fire extinguisher training program by purchasing needed equipment;
* Purchasing software upgrades that will allow us to upgrade our preplan site drawings;
* Purchasing additional public education materials;
* Looking into starting a business-friendly, self-inspection program for qualified occupancies.
Thanks again for supporting the Covington Fire Department and helping us help others!
Last, but certainly not least, thanks to Liberty Mutual for their generosity and their support of fire departments across the nation.
Questions? Call 431-0462
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Human Resources / Personnel Department |
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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Police Chief's Community Forum
You are invited to the Chief's community forum on December 21, 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: 12-21-11 (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
 Follow us on Twitter!
You can now follow the Covington PD on Twitter!
Click on the twitter logo or click here.
Questions? Contact the Community Relations Division at 859-292-2257.
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Upcoming Events!
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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Holmes Band and Choir Holiday Concerts
 The Holmes Band will perform a holiday concert at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 13 in the Jack Moreland Auditorium.
The Holmes High School Choir concert is 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 15 in the Jack Moreland Auditorium.
Entry to both concerts is free and open to the community.
Holmes Students Receive Award
Seven Holmes High School students were honored by the Center for Great Neighborhoods for their positive contributions to their school and community. The students - Chris Bishop, Thurman Herron, Shavon McNeil, Da'Quan Palmer, Thomas Russell, Lindsay Vancini and Tanner Watts - received the Key to the Future Awards from the center.
 New Show Opens in Nordheim Gallery
The Nordheim Gallery presents Picturing a Healthy Girlfrom December 2-20, 2011.The exhibit is a collection of thought provoking photographs taken by teen aged girls and their mothers. The photos reflect their views on what it means to be a healthy girl and what they see as barriers and supports to girls' health. The Picturing a Healthy Girlproject was sponsored by Harmony Garden.
The Nordheim Gallery is located on the Holmes High School campus. It is operated by Covington Independent Public Schools for students' Fine Arts enrichment and as an outreach to the community. The gallery presents new exhibits of work each month by visiting artists. It is open for special events and by appointment. For information please call Trisha Brundage at 859-392-3162.
Harmony Garden is a center for community research established to address the individual and societal factors affecting the health, wellbeing and safety of girls and their families in Greater Cincinnati.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever coming to Holmes Stage
Holmes High School presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a play, in the Jack Moreland Auditorium on the school's campus, 2500 Madison Ave., Covington. Performances are 7:00 pm nightly on Wednesday, December 7 through Friday, December 9, 2011.
The show is under the direction of lead theatre coach Rex Sholar. Entry is free and open to the community.
 Students Promote Cultural Awareness
First graders from Sixth District Elementary School in Covington visited Holmes High School to learn about the Hispanic celebration of the Day of the Dead. Students in  Nancy Espinoza's Spanish class invited the children to attend this activity they designed especially for them. The Holmes students set up interactive learning stations for their young guests to visit. The stations highlighted traditional elements of the celebration and included dance, music, making paper flowers, masks, flags, skeletons, sock puppets, clay skulls, and coloring altars.
The event took place in the Evans Field House on the Holmes campus. It is part of a service learning project in Ms. Espinoza's class to promote inter cultural understanding.
Covington Independent Public Schools | 25 East 7th Street | Covington, KY 41011
859.392.1000 | Click here for website.
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ArtWorks Announces Opportunity to Sign Up for SpringBoard!
Registration for ArtWorks' January 2012 SpringBoard session is now open. The 8 week course begins on Wednesday, January 11th and will run through February 29th, convening each Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Interested candidates must sign up at www.SpringBoardCincinnati.org by December 2nd.
SpringBoard is ArtWorks' business planning and development program for artists, artisans and creative entrepreneurs targeting sustainability in small business. SpringBoard offers entrepreneurs a variety of resources to achieve their artistic and economic goals by creating a unique and collaborative learning environment. Creatives will build a comprehensive business plan while learning valuable marketing and financing management skills. Access to resources and an opportunity to develop relationships with other entrepreneurs and community partners will set these small businesses up for success. SpringBoard is initially focusing its impact on commercial corridors in Over-the-Rhine and Downtown, connecting graduates with potential storefront spaces.
A small classroom size and ample time to engage with professionals such as attorneys, accountants, branding experts and mentor businesses will give these entrepreneurs the tools they need to successfully launch and grow their businesses. The course fee includes the tuition to the 8-week course, as well as personalized consulting sessions with the SpringBoard facilitator.
"Though Once Blind Studios is almost a decade old, we felt like a start-up after relocating to Cincinnati from Los Angeles. SpringBoard came at the perfect time, taking us back to basics by helping us rework our mission statement and business plan for our new environment. We were also thrilled to meet local business resources like realtors and lawyers, as well as like-minded artisans who are passionate about their work and our neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine.
- Leisa Wilcox, Once Blind Studios, LLC
Funded by the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, SpringBoard's officially kicked off its first course on June 7th. To date, 38 creative entrepreneurs have participated in the course. Due to a commitment to a small class size, all those who register may not have a spot in this upcoming class. ArtWorks will host ongoing sessions to accommodate the demand.
Click herefor printable flyer. For more information, contact Sarah Corlett at 513.333.0388 or Sarah@ArtWorksCincinnati.org. |
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Celebrate the Holidays in MainStrasse
Come celebrate the holidays with us! Our unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues will be open and we'll be having special Holiday Events as follows:
Gallery Hop...Shop Open House - Friday, December 2nd, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Stroll through the streets and enjoy local art in the participating businesses (download map at covingtonarts.com), grab dinner at one of our locally-owned restaurants and purchase the last gifts on your list at one of our unique gift shops.
Christmas Tree Sales - Purchase your fresh cut tree in MainStrasse Village! - Friday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 4th. Reasonably priced Frasier fir trees and wreaths will be available on the Sixth Street Promenade. Make buying your tree in the Village a family tradition.
Miracle in MainStrasse Day of Family Fun! - Saturday, December 3rd - Bring the entire family to MainStrasse Village. While sipping hot chocolate, coffee or gluhwein, roasting marshmallows or just sitting by the fire pits, enjoy a concert on the Goose Girl Fountain by the Holmes High School Band (1:00 p.m.). People and pet pictures will be taken in the sleigh on 6th & Main by the Rescue Angels Animal Rescue (noon - 4 p.m.). Sit by the fire pits and enjoy music by local favorite, The Turkeys on the Goose Girl Fountain (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) and finally, enjoy Christmas Karaoke for all ages on the Goose Girl Fountain (7:00 - 11:00 p.m.).
Arrival of Saint Nicholas - Tuesday, December 6 at 6 p.m. Bring your children to the Goose Girl Fountain to experience the arrival of Saint Nicholas on horseback. Each child will receive a gift from Saint Nicholas and free hot chocolate and cookies.
City of Covington Candy Cane Hunt - Saturday, December 10th, 2:00 p.m. at Goebel Park.
Breakfast and Lunch with Saint Nicholas - December 11 and December 18. - Enjoy breakfast or lunch with Saint Nicholas at Wertheim's Restaurant from 10 am until 1:30 pm. Reservations are suggested at 859-261-1233.
Give Back this season! Support our Hats & Mittens Drive to Keep Covington Kids Warm. Drop off new hats and mittens at the MainStrasse Village Association Office (406 West 6th Street) or donate $1 by purchasing paper mittens at MainStrasse Village participating business. Donations will be distributed to Covington's kids through Covington Partners in Prevention.
For details on all MainStrasse Village Holiday events, visit www.mainstrasse.org or call 859-491-0458.
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Direction 2030: Your Voice, Your Choice
The Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC) is inviting the public to participate in "Direction 2030: Your Voice, Your Choice," the engagement process that will craft a new comprehensive plan for Kenton County. A series of public meetings is scheduled for members of the public - including residents, builders, developers, business owners and operators, and others - to offer input on the Comprehensive Plan, a policy and planning document that is designed to guide the development and growth in Kenton County over the next 20 years. People who live and/or work in Kenton County can give their input by participating in these public meetings. The next meeting is Thursday, December 6th from 6:30-8:30 at Piner Elementary School, 2845 Piner Ridge Road. Click here for directions. For more information, registration and links to our Facebook and twitter visit www.direction2030.org
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Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
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Economic Development in the Urban Core
with
Patrick W. Ewing, Interim Economic Development Director, City of Cincinnati
Patrick W. Ewing has been employed by the City of Cincinnati since 1992. He was previously the Executive Director of the Covington Business Council. Mr. Ewing will address the common challenges of economic development in the region such as urban vs. suburban, shrinking budgets, parking , and more. He will also relate his experiences with the City of Cincinnati to his time here in Covington.
Thursday, December 15th
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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Historic Linden Grove Cemetery Receives 2011 Forestry Award
 Historic Linden Grove Cemetery is the Recipient of the 2011 Northern Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Award for Outstanding Community Forestry Project.
The Cemetery was recognized by the Northern Kentucky Urban Forestry Council at its October 20, 2011 dinner at the Twin Oaks Country Club. This special recognition is due to the great work done with tree maintenance, planting new trees, marking trees for educational purposes and promoting Linden Grove as a great, green resource to the community.
Please visit the Cemetery's website at: www.historiclindengrove.org |
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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 December'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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 Medicare Open Enrollment Ends on Wednesday, December 7th
The last day for people with Medicare to change or choose their health plan or prescription drug coverage for 2012 is Wednesday, December 7th. Medicare staff is available to assist you with counseling and enrollment information. Visit http://www.medicare.gov for more info or call (800) MEDICARE (800-633-4227). |
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY)
634 Scott Boulevard
Covington, Kentucky
859-291-4555
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) is now open and serves 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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Henry Clay Internships in Public Policy
Washington, DC
The Kentucky Society of Washington is accepting applications for its prestigious Henry Clay Internships in Public Policy in Washington, DC for the summer of 2012. The internships provide an outstanding opportunity for students from Kentucky colleges and universities to be placed in an office of a member of the Kentucky congressional delegation or an office of the executive branch. Each intern receives a $3,000 stipend for living expenses in Washington during the six to eight week summer internship. Applications must be submitted no later than January 15, 2012, and in accordance with
the application procedures described on this website. Interviews will be held in February 2012, and the internships will be awarded later that month.
The program is open to Kentucky students who are attending colleges or universities within the Commonwealth and who will be rising juniors or seniors at the time of the internship. They must have a serious interest in pursuing a career in public service for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky Society selects interns who demonstrate superior academic achievements and intellectual development; effective oral and
written communications skills; the ability to work well with others; outstanding trustworthiness and sound judgment; and strong initiative.
This scholarship is a great opportunity to live and work in the nation's capitol and previous interns have described them as life-changing experiences. Visit http://www.kentuckysociety.org/internship.htm to apply and learn more about the Henry Clay Internship program . Click here to view press release.
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 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Equality is Your Right - Opening Doors of Opportunity
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has compiled a brochure outlining and detailing the many facets of their functions and objectives, as well as describing issues that may constitute discrimination and how to address them if you are ever faced with such a situation.
Click here to view the complete brochure text. For a hard copy of the brochure, please contact the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Covington Office, by calling John C. K. Fisher at 859-292-2935 or call the Louisville office toll free at 1-800-292-5566.
About the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights is the state government agency created to ensure equality for all. Our primary purpose is to protect you from discrimination by enforcing and promoting the Kentucky Civil Rights Act and federal civil rights laws.
The Kentucky Civil Rights Act
The following are protected classes under the law. Age, Color, Disability, Familial Status, National Origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Tobacco-Smoking Status.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is defined in the Kentucky Civil Rights Act as any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person or persons, or the aiding, abetting, inciting, coercing or compelling thereof made unlawful under this law.
Every person is protected from discrimination in the following areas:
- Housing
- Employment
- Public Accommodations
- Financial Transactions
View the brochure to read details about each of these areas.
How to File a Complaint:
You may contact the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights to make a charge of discrimination by phone, in person, or by fax or email. Remember, to make a housing discrimination complaint, you must contact us within one year of the alleged discrimination. For an employment or public accommodation discrimination complaint, you must contact us within 180 days of alleged discrimination.
Education and Training is Available
We offer a variety of educational programs for the public. Visit our website or fill out and return the attached information request card for details. We provide civil rights compliance training to owners and employees of public accommodations, local government officials and police officers, training in fair housing to realtors, property owners and managers, equal opportunity compliance training for employers, managers and employees, and sexual harassment training for employees. Provide organization assistance, training, partnership and support for the several local human rights commissions throughout Kentucky that work to promote equality and diversity. If you would like help organize a human rights commission in your area, contact us.
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
332 W. Broadway, Suite 700
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(502)595-4024 1(800)292-5566
TDD: (502)595-4084
Email: kchr.mail@ky.gov
www.kchr.ky.gov
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
About the Commission Brochure 2/09: The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under a grant with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statement and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretation does not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Government.
 Covington Human Rights Commission
The Covington Human Rights Commission was established to foster mutual respect and understanding and to create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of amicable relations among all members of the city's community.
The Human Rights Commission is guided by City Ordinance O-20-03 (click here to view the City Ordinance). The Commission is made up of nine members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners for terms of three years. The membership shall reflect the various social, economic, ethnic, racial and religious segments of the City. Click here to view the Covington Human Rights Commission webpage.
Covington Human Rights Ordinance
§ 37.01 DECLARATION OF POLICY. The city desires to implement a policy to protect all individuals within the city from discrimination in certain contexts because of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, marital and/or parental status and place of birth. Certain practices must be prohibited within the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, resort or amusement as necessary to protect an individual's personal dignity and insure freedom from humiliation; to make available to the city all full productive capacities; to secure the city against strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; and to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare. View complete ordinance at link above.
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 Holiday Events at Kentucky State Parks
The Kentucky State Parks will be ready for the winter holidays this year with special meals, decorations, candlelight tours, entertainment and other special events planned.
Many state resort parks will also be holding New Year's Eve parties and dinners on December 31.
Click here to view the calendar of events for parks in each of the following regions:
- Western Region
- Central Region
- Eastern Region
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December 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.
December 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.
Letters From Santa Program
Each boy and girl who sends a letter to Santa will receive a return letter from Santa just in time for Christmas. No postage to the North Pole is necessary but please be sure to check your child's letter to see that Santa can easily read full names and home addresses so that each child will receive his or her letter at home. When mailing your child's letter, please remember to bring a non-perishable food or personal care item for those less fortunate.
Get into the Holiday Spirit! Take a few minutes right now and help your child write a letter to Santa and then visit the Library to mail your letter and pick up a few items while you are there. Remember, letters to Santa must be received by December 5 to give Santa time to read your child's letter and to write a return letter.
Library Announces New Officers and Board Members
 On Tuesday, November 15, new officers and a board member were sworn in as members of the Board of Trustees for the Kenton County Public Library.
Jim Horner of Lakeside Park has been selected as the new president of the Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Horner has been on the Board of Trustees since 2005 and has previously served as treasurer. Mr. Horner is also active in the Library's Foundation, the Library's fundraising organization. Prior to retiring, Mr. Horner was a trial attorney for the National Labor Relations Board and an investigative reporter for the Cincinnati Post. In addition to his work at the Library, Mr. Horner is a member of the Board of Directors for CINFED Credit Union and on the advisory board for St. Anthony Messenger. He serves on the Code of Enforcement for the city of Lakeside Park.
Susan Mospens of Covington has been elected as vice president of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Mospens has worked at Northern Kentucky University for over 20 years and is currently the director of the Student Achievement Center. She has been on the Board since 2009.
Tony Milburn of Erlanger has been elected treasurer. Mr. Milburn has served on the Board of Trustees since 2009 as well as the Library's Foundation. He is a senior investment advisor with Biechele Royce Advisors and a member of its investment committee.
Louis Canter, a retired school librarian, has been elected as Board secretary. Mrs. Canter was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010. Mrs. Canter was previously president of the Kenton County Public Library Foundation.
Julie Roesel Belton was newly appointed to the Library's Board of Trustees. Mrs. Belton has been active with the Library's Foundation for several years and is Vice President of Private Banking at Huntington National Bank.
All Library Board members are volunteers. Each Board member is appointed to a  four year term by the county Judge-Executive with approval of the Fiscal Court. Board members may be appointed twice for a total of eight years of service.
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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Nativity The Pop Opera
by J. Todd Anderson
December 9, 10 | 8:00 pm
December 11 | 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
December 15 & 16 | 8:00 pm
Click here for ticket information.
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
1028 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
Nativity The Pop Opera is a light hearted pop opera celebrating the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of the angels that were there! Seeing this holiday classic with the whole family will become a cherished part of your Christmas celebration. Bringing your family and friends to this ground breaking production is not only one of the best Christmas presents you can share, but your gift is also doubled! Proceeds from this winter show help to make summer dreams come true with ticket sales benefiting Cincinnati Children's Hospital 'Njoy-it-all Camp program. Be an angel to your family, friends and some amazing kids by being part of the newest tri-state holiday tradition, Nativity The Pop Opera! http://www.nativitythepopopera.org/
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
 Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!
at Baker Hunt
Breakfast with Santa
Only $3.00!!!
Saturday, December 17
2 seatings
9:00 am & 10:00 am
Bring your cameras!
Limited Reserved Seating, call 859.431.0020
Santa's workshop will also be open for keepsake ornament making.
American Roots Music...honoring the tradition
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, KY 41011
859.431.0020
www.bakerhunt.com
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Upcoming Events and Activities
On December 8th the six@six lecture series continues with Connecting through Chemistry: Scientific Discoveries and Inspiring the Future Chemistry research at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Chemistry research has been vital in meeting many world needs. The complexity of tackling these endeavors often requires an  interdisciplinary approach, providing an exciting world of discovery that inspires young researchers and advances exploration. At Northern Kentucky University, undergraduates who conduct interdisciplinary research not only gain a unique and valuable educational experience but also make important and intriguing discoveries. Come and learn about what promising new discoveries in drug delivery there are, how chemistry can help us understand how problematic biofilms form, and how nanotechnology can impact both of these topics. Presenter: Dr. Heather Bullen, professor, NKU Department of Chemistry
Sunday, December 11th continues the Behringer-Crawford Museum's Super Sunday series with Christmas Around the World. The day will consist of various activities and crafts that celebrate numerous cultures from around the world. Come on out and enjoy this unique Christmas celebration! (See below for Super Sunday Programming Schedule)
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, December 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! To make reservations for the readings call 859-491-4003.
December 20th's tot Tuesday program explores the reindeer of Santa's sleigh! The program begins at 10:30 and is for ages 2 - 5. Craft fee is $1 plus regular admission to the museum.
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.
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
TWO-HEADED CALF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
COMMUNITY INVITED TO NOMINATE
Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park is inviting the community to apply for the museum's second annual Two-Headed Calf Community Service Awards. The awards are meant to celebrate the nominee's extraordinary achievement for service to the community, to history or to learning.
For service to the community: Generosity and vision
This award is a tribute to a citizen who has embraced community service not as a singular activity but with a deep commitment to doubling his or her contribution by combining the gift of service with a vision for how the quality of life in our community can be and is affirmatively improved by supporting the arts, education, culture and history that enrich each of us. The honoree's service might take the form of a contribution of his or her time, talent or treasure - or better yet, the sum of all of those. By the example of his or her stewardship and generosity, the honoree is a role model, especially for young people.
For service to history: Scholarship and public service
This award honors a resident of our community who has contributed to the preservation and understanding of our regional or state history, and whose scholarship, in the tradition Herodotus, captures the past not solely as a matter of scholarship but equally as a matter of public good.
For service to learning: Academic excellence and innovation
This award is open to an individual (a student, a parent, a teacher, a principal, an administrator or a volunteer), a school or even a school district. An auxiliary group affiliated with education can be nominated (for example, a scout troop, single teacher, a teacher and his or her class, or whole school. The award is meant to celebrate extraordinary teaching and learning, especially in disciplines dear to the Behringer-Crawford, such as history or archeology. The honoree or honorees who receive this award do not only demonstrate academic excellence, though we applaud that; the academic excellence is side by side with an innovative, energetic approach to teaching and learning.
Interested applicants can contact BCM Executive Director Laurie Risch (lrisch@bcmuseum.org or 859-491-4003) for an application or visit the museum's website at www.bcmuseum.org. Applications are due by December 9. Applications can be submitted by mail, in person or by email.
About the awards
The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park is serious about its mission as "a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of our natural, cultural, and visual and performing arts heritage" - and serious about its exhibits that capture Northern Kentucky's story.
But the museum has always had a good sense of fun, too. And perhaps nothing symbolizes that good humor more than the museum's taxidermic prize, the two-headed calf. So, in the spirit of both serious devotion to the mission of the museum and the BCM's reputation as a fun place to visit, we present our second annual "Two-Headed Calf Community Service Awards."
Typically awards celebrate one exceptional achievement. The fastest runner wins the race. The most talented violinist is awarded the gold medallion. Behringer-Crawford Museum's Two-Headed Calf Awards recognize that very often true excellence rests with those who demonstrate achievement beyond a single contribution. Just as two heads are better than one, so, too, is the service of the people these awards honor.
The awards will be given at a banquet at the Northern Kentucky University ballroom on the evening of March 1, 2012. Reservations for the banquet can be made by contacting the museum at 859-491-4003 or by contacting the event chair, Leo Calderon at (859) 572-5821 or calderon@nku.edu.
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
www.covingtonky.com |
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