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Opportunities for Participation
There are many Boards, Commissions and Committees which are comprised of Covington citizens and offer opportunities for participation for those wanting to serve their community. As openings become available, the City Commission would like to know of interested citizens from whom they could select to fill them.
Click here to view a complete list of current Boards and Commissions, their members, terms, and vacancies. If you have a particular interest, please let us know by submitting your letter of interest along with a resume, curriculum vitae, or other qualifying statement. *Please note that certain boards and commissions may require specific qualifications of the applicant.
Please submit your letter of interest to:
City of Covington
Mayor and Commissioners' Office
638 Madison Avenue 4th Floor
Covington, KY 41011
Board and Commission Vacancies:
Devou Park Advisory Committee (DPAC) There are currently vacancies on the Devou Park Advisory Committee.
This advisory committee was established by the Board of Commissioners (O/R-18-96). It provides oversight for the maintenance of the physical structures of Devou Park. The Board shall consist of 12 voting members, five ex-officio non-voting members, and one institutional voting member. Contact for this Board is Recreation Director. Please submit your letter of interest, resume and/or curriculum vitae to Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director, at ngardner@covingtonky.gov or mail to 638 Madison Avenue, first floor, Covington, KY 41011. You may call 292-2151 with any questions.
Vacant Properties Review Commission
There are currently vacancies on this board.
This Board reviews vacant, abandoned, and blighted properties to determine if they meet the criteria for a higher tax rate. A Board member must be a resident of the City and at
least 18 years of age.
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News from the Neighborhoods
Austinburg
Austinburg Neighborhood Association's monthly meetings are held at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 603 E. 17th Street. For more information contact Don Dodson, President, at dondodson@insightbb.com or call 859-630-6242, or 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. You can subscribe to the email group by clicking here and selecting Botany Hills. Please click here to contact president Zach Jones for additional information about Botany Hills.
Eastside
Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at OASIS, Inc. at 1016 Greenup Street at 6:00 pm. Call 655-9800 for additional information.
Helentown
Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Life Learning Center at 15th & Garrard Streets. Click here to contact Chair, Tom Wherry.
 Kenton Hills
The Kenton Hills Neighborhood Association meets the fourth Monday of every other month at various locations in the neighborhood. The next regular meeting will be on July 23. KHNA is planning their summer DAZE event for 2012. If you would like to be involved, please click here to contact President Jennifer Stein. The Kenton Hills Monday Mile Walking Club is now walking every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm 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 begun meeting monthly to form a new neighborhood association. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods at 1650 Russell Street. Planning for a neighborhood social and a newsletter are in the works, and a mini-grant has been received to fund these initiatives. Questions? Contact Jody at 866-7531 or click here for more information. To sign up to be on our Monte Casino e-distribution list, please 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 the Childrens Law Center at 10th & Russell Streets. For additional information, please contact Joe Hornbaker at jbhornbaker@gmail.com.
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. Please click here to view photos of our planter project!
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 discussing establishing a neighborhood association in their area. For more information, 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.
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. Next meeting will be July 12 with Guest Speaker Mike Lorenz from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to discuss the Hands Pike Re-Alignment Project. Click here to view the latest "KEY" SCCAA Newsletter. Contact Bill Wells at bill@southcovington.com or visit www.southcovington.com. Click here for agendas and meeting minutes.
Wallace Woods
Wallace Woods meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at various locations in the neighborhood. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/ for more neighborhood information, and to view the newsletter, "The Owl." Click here to contact the WWNA.
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 or click here to email president Larry McSwiney.
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. All Westside residents and friends of WAC are welcome. When attending a WAC meeting, park behind the CGN building and use the rear entrance. For more information about WAC and its current neighborhood improvement projects and activities, call Elaine Jobert at 859-462-5333 or visit the WAC web site at www.westsideactioncoalition.org.
Click on the links below to view maps of Covington neighborhoods.
Covington Neighborhoods - North Map
Covington Neighborhoods - South Map
Questions? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman/Community Relations Coordinator at 292-2141 or sgettys@covingtonky.gov |
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Community Development Department
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Renaissance Covington
The new Downtown Covington map has just been released!
Click here to view a preview (one side) of the map. Please pick up your copy at City Hall, or at any of the participating businesses.
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Department of Public Improvements
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Road Re-Surfacing Projects
Please click here to view the list of streets in Covington that will be re-surfaced this season.
Questions? Contact Mike Yeager in the Engineering Division at 292-2112.
Residential Street Sweeping Schedule for July-August
Please click here to view the July and August residential street sweeping schedule and street listing.
Questions? Contact Mike Whatley, Beautification Division Supervisor, at 292-2292. |
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Special Event Permits
It's the season for many events, and as a reminder, Special Event Permits are required to be submitted 45 days prior to the date of your event. If you have any questions, please call Liz Barlik at 859-292-2311.
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.
Click here for Special Event Permit Applications |
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 Annual Summer Blood Drive
The Covington Police Department, in cooperation with Hoxworth Blood Center, is sponsoring our annual summer blood drive on Monday, July 9, 2012. The Donor Bus will be at Police Headquarters from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on 7/9/2012.
During the summer months, there tends to be a shortage of blood donations and a higher amount of usage. The Covington Police Department is once again partnering with Hoxworth in the hope of helping them achieve their goal of increasing the amount of blood donated during the summer months. Hoxworth's blood donations are given to local area hospitals to save lives.
And this year, as a special thank you to our donors: Every person who donates will receive a Hoxworth summer t-shirt!
To schedule an appointment to donate, please contact Michelle Robinson-Wilson at 859-292-2241. APPOINTMENT TIMES ARE GOING FAST! CALL NOW TO SECURE YOUR DONATION TIME!
Requirements to donate (and what to bring):
1. Bring a photo ID.
2. Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before and after donating.
3. You must be 17 years of age (16 with signed parental consent).
4. You must weigh at least 110 pounds.
5. To check additional eligibility guidelines (medical, RX, travel, piercing/tattoo restrictions), please call Hoxworth at 513-558-1304.
Vacation House Checks
Did you know that you can have the Police check on your home while you are on vacation? Just call 292-2222 before you leave town and request a vacation house check.
Congratulations to our new Police Chief, Spike Jones!
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Upcoming Events!
Covington Pools and Waterpark Are Open!
Pool Passes are required for entrance into the pools.
Passes can be obtained at the Covington Recreation Office at 638 Madison Avenue, First Floor. 859-292-2151
Senior Swim
Boys and Girls Club
July 10th 30 West 26th St.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 11:00 am
 July 7 | Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
7:30 pm
Bandshell in Devou Park
Enjoy a free concert in the park featuring
World Choir Games participants with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra!
Click here for more information.
Click here for the complete 2012 Calendar of Recreation Department Events.
Licking River Greenway & Trails
Meet at 16th & Eastern Avenue, near the floodwall. See below for upcoming dates for volunteers to clean up along the Licking River.
Next Available Licking River Greenway Trail Days:
Saturday, August 11th
Saturday, September 29th
Saturday, November 17th
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 July Licking River Greenway update.
 Devou Park Backcountry Trail Building
Come out and help make some awesome trails in Devou! Visit us at: devouparktrails.bikeclicks.com
We reached our phase II fund raising goal of $90,000.00!! Look for lots of big things and lots of miles starting this fall.
Thanks to all who gave!!
Lowes $20,000.00
Devou Trust $5,500.00
Many Cash donors. $3,000.00
And one huge thanks to an anonymous donor! $63,000.00
Keep your eyes peeled for our yearly open house bonanza extravaganza this October! We reached our phase II goal, yet we are not stopping. Trails, there can always be more!!
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
Community Development Department
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
Michael "Spike" Jones, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
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 Olympic Field Day at the Covington Summer Program
Students at John G. Carlisle Elementary School brought home the gold at the first annual Olympic Field Day at Holmes High School. The field day was sponsored by the Covington Summer Program, which focuses on academic enrichment with a twist. The program is mixing learning and fun. In the spirit of the summer Olympics, each elementary school in the summer program has selected a country to represent their school. The Olympic Field Day was the culminating event for the first week of the program. "It was awesome,'' said Stacie Strotman who oversees the summer program. Students mocked the summer Olympic Games in their own way. As the Olympic theme song played, students paraded around the track waving flags and carrying banners from the countries they represented. Students also competed in six Olympic events such as cornhole, tug of war, dizzy bats, obstacle course and hula hoop relays. Latonia Elementary School came in second and Ninth District Elementary took third place. More than 300 students participated, along with youth workers, teachers and fitness coaches. Students can still enroll in the summer program. Each Covington elementary school, in partnership with the City of Covington Recreation Department, is hosting the summer program. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m., Monday - Friday, June 18 - July 27 (closed the first week of July). The schools provide breakfast and lunch for students. Students participate in reading and math activities, but also can join in on Fitness Rocks, take arts and crafts classes, go on field trips and take drum and piano lessons. Students can also check out library books on site. The Holmes Campus will host its summer program from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday-Thursday, July 9 - August 2. Transportation will be provided. For more information, contact Stacie Strotman, 392-3179. Holmes Graduates Earn More than Half Million Dollars in Scholarships Graduation at Holmes High School was a little different this year. Students selected Covington employees to hand them their diplomas. Each student chose an employee who made a difference in their educational lives. Students selected elementary and high school teachers, counselors, bus drivers and instructional assistants. Dennis Maines, principal at Holmes, said made the change because he wanted to make graduation more meaningful for students and also to show staff the impact they have on students. Students were thrilled about having someone they know give them their diplomas. Lynn Siry, a teacher at Latonia Elementary School, was honored that two of her students - Shannon Sullivan and Nicole Lang requested her. She taught them in the third and fourth grades. "It's the best thing that could ever happen to a teacher,'' said Mrs. Siry, who has taught at Latonia for 18 years. "This is pretty exciting. Tears did come to my eyes. It's like a dream.'' Students in this graduating class were awarded more than $600,000 during Honors Night. Students will be going away to college - some as far away as Florida, some throughout the state, Union College, Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and while others will stay close to home, selecting Northern Kentucky University, Cincinnati State and Gateway Technical and Community College. ______________________________________________________ 
Click here for the Gateway Community Update Newsletter. Reserve Tickets Now for RiverBlast 2012 Enjoy the WEBN-Cincinnati Bell Labor Day weekend fireworks from air-conditioned comfort at the Newport Aquarium and support a good cause at the same time!
Reserve tickets now for RiverBlast 2012, the annual fundraiser hosted by the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation. Proceeds support the Foundation, which works to enhance the programs and services of Gateway Community and Technical College.
The public is invited to join the festivities that begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept.2, and view the fireworks from the best seats on the river. Ticket price includes appetizers, a penguin encounter, full bar, a multi-course sit-down dinner, and a private terrace for fireworks viewing with security, perfect seating for every guest, and much more!
Guests will also have full use of the Aquarium with all it has to offer. A silent auction featuring trips, Kentucky Bourbon Bonanza, Kentucky Wine Party, and more concludes before the fireworks end. Then enjoy coffee and dessert while you wait for the crowd and traffic to clear. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Shelley Menninger, 859-442-1176 or mmenninger0001@kctcs.edu. Gateway Teaching Social Media Training Courses in Covington this Summer The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College has scheduled three different social media training courses at the Urban Center in Covington this July and August. "Beginners Facebook" will teach participants the basics of a personal Facebook account. The course will take place on Wednesday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. in Lab Room 304. The cost for the course is $30, and the registration deadline is Friday, July 6. "Facebook for Business" will teach participants how to best use Facebook to market their businesses. This two-session course is offered from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 19, in Lab Room 211. The cost for this course is $50, and the registration deadline is Friday, July 13. "Linked In Basics" will teach participants the basics of how to use a Linked In account to network with professionals in their field. This course is offered from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, August 2. The cost for this course is $40, and the registration deadline is July 27. For more information or to register, contact Regina Schadler, 859-442-1170, regina.schadler@kctcs.edu, or Jenni Hammons, 859-442-1130, jenni.hammons@kctcs.edu. The classes will be held at Gateway's Urban Campus in Covington, Lab 304, located at 525 Scott Blvd. |
Local Athletes from Covington Schools Recognized
The Northern Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association recognized its 2012 Division I and Division II all-area choices in between  games at the recent Annual East-West junior and senior doubleheader at Dixie Heights. Holy Cross swept the Division II player and coach of the year honors. Indians head coach Mike Holtz, who resigned following the conclusion of the season, was voted winner of the Ray Brown Coach of the Year Award. The Indians' Blake Tiberi appeared on the honor roll three times. He is the small-school all-area third baseman. He and teammate Kyle Fuller made it a Holy Cross sweep of the top two pitching spots. Tiberi also was voted Division II player of the year. Also named Spring All-Conference Players: Kyle Fuller, Conner Callery and Blake Tiberi.
Holy Cross rising senior baseball player Blake Tiberi was chosen to participate in the USA Baseball Tournament of Stars. Tiberi, a left-handed hitting third baseman, is one of 144 players on eight teams who are playing for a tournament championship and a chance to become a member of the USA Baseball U18 Team that will play in the World Championship in South Korea in September.
 Holy Cross High School's Kyle Fuller was named the South Kenton Recorder's 2012 Sportsman of the Year. Fuller starred for the Indians football, basketball, and baseball teams. He led the football team to the first state championship in school history. He was a member of the All "A" Classic state championship basketball team. He led the baseball team to a 25-12 season and All "A" regional title.
Holy Cross High School's Jayden Julian was named the South Kenton Recorder's 2012 Sportswoman of the Year. Julian's teammates voted her captain of the volleyball team three straight years, and helped lead them to their All-A State Championship this year. She was also named to the 1st Team of the Regional All Star Team. Julian was also the captain of the basketball team her senior year. She also played year-round for her club volleyball team.
 Covington Latin School's Anna Matchinga was named 2012 Community Recorder Sportswoman of the Year. Matchinga qualified for the 1A state track meet in the 100 hurdles, finishing 19th. Anna led the Trojans on the basketball court to a 14-10 record, their first winning season ever. She averaged 18.4 points per game. Matchinga has the single-game school record of 33 points. She also plays as the only girl on the boys' golf team as well as volleyball in the fall.
 Covington Latin School's Mitchell Blewitt was named 2012 Community Recorder Sportsman of the Year. Blewett averaged 27.7 points per game last season to rank first in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state rankings in Kentucky. He was also fourth in the state with 13.5 rebounds. He led the Trojans as they participated in the district tournament for the first time in recent years. He scored his 1,000th career point last year in Covington Latin's only home game. Blewitt is second on the school's scoring list behind Covington Latin's most famous athlete, former Major League Baseball star David Justice. | | |
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LBA Favorite Business Contest!
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Please complete this survey to help us know your favorite places in Latonia!
The top winner in each of the three categories will receive a prize.
The survey will be open through September 7.
Winners will be chosen after the close of the survey and announced at the September 19th Latonia Business Association meeting.
Thank you for participating!
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Covington After Hours
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Northern Kentucky Children's Home
200 Home Road
Devou Park, Covington, Ky
Rick W. Wurth
Vice President of Development and Director of Facilities
Tours of the facility will be offered.
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages
Sponsored by:
Latonia Business Association
Friends of Covington
Mainstrasse Village Association
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Progress with Preservation
The next meeting will be Thursday, July 12th,
at 7:00 pm on the 2nd floor of Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup, Covington.
Please note that this is a different day/date that usual due to the holiday schedule.
Agenda will be:
- Walgreen's. Mike Ricke will present the latest plans reflecting our discussion last month.
- Preservation Fund. Team will share the latest update.
- Other Projects will be updated.
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Free Programs at Kenton County Parks in Covington
Kenton County Parks and Recreation Department will be offering free educational events on Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19.
The Wild Wednesdays program continues at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 18 with John James Audobon and Fishtrap, sponsored by Toyota, in shelter house #2 at Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington. The Girl Scouts Kentucky Wilderness Road Council will also have a presentation at 9:30 am, followed by Usborne Books at 9:45 am.
Almost Every Other Thursday Science featuring Crystal Clear Science will present "Movers and Shakers" at 10 a.m. at shelter house 1 at Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington on Thursday, July 19. The event will also feature a presentation by the Kenton County Animal Shelter at 9:30 am, Usborne Books at 9:45, Dominach's Taekwondo Academy at 11:00 am, and a snack from Snappy Tomato Pizza of Fort Wright.
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CBC Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, July 19, 2012
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Madison Event Center
700 Madison Avenue
Topic:
"The Current State and Outlook for the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Economy"
Guest Speaker:
LaVaughn M. Henry, Ph.D.
Vice President and Sr. Regional Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Join us this month when Dr. LaVaughn Henry, who directs the Cincinnati office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will share his economic forecast in the coming months for Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
Information: Call 431-1500 ext. 2 or visit cbcky.com. To register, click here.
Annual Dinner
2012 Covington Business Council Foundation
Thursday, August 2, 2012
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Cocktails - Raffle**
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Dinner - Program
**Contact Colette Ridge to donate items for the auction at cridge@expensereduction.com **
Guest Speakers from 21c Museum Hotels:
Craig Pishotti Gerry Link
Managing Director General Manager
Louisville Cincinnati (coming soon)
Tickets:
$75 for CBC Members / $100 For Non-CBC Members
Location:
The Madison Event Center
700 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011
For more information or to buy your tickets call: 859/431-1500 or visit www.cbcky.com
~ Sponsors ~
Republic Bank, The City of Covington, Corporex, Gateway Community and Technical College, Midwest Paylink, Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Madison, ARC/Queen City Reprographics, Minutemen Press, PPS Group and Five Dot Design.
All proceeds benefit Clean and Safe Program.
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Click here for detailed information on the Direction 2030 initiative, meeting information, directions and more.
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4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc.
4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. is back! The event will take place every 4th Sunday through October from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Over 30 antique and vintage collectible dealers from the tri-state area will be selling quality antiques such as beautiful jewelry, furniture, glassware, linens, and vintage collectibles from a by-gone era. Bring family and friends and stroll amidst the antiques on the 6th Street Promenade, shop the nearby unique stores, and dine at one of the locally-owned restaurants in historic MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky. This is an outdoor event, and there is no charge for customers. This year, the event will feature special guests each month. New antique vendors are welcome any time and may call 859-468-4820 or e-mail 4thSunday@fuse.net. More information is available at www.mainstrasseantiques.blogspot.com.
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Yoga in the Park
Morning Yoga in the Park ~ Every Sunday 10:00 -11:00 am
Experience yoga in the grass, gazing at the sky & listening to the birds. With full views of the river, could there be a better place to practice? At George Rogers Clark Park, Riverside Drive & Garrard Street, Covington, KY 41011.
Free event. More Info at 859-307-3435 or visit covingtonyoga.com
LOCATION: George Rogers Clark Park, Riverside Dr. @ Garrard St.
COST: FREE
DATE: Commencing Sunday, May 20th 2012
TIME: Weekly 10 - 11 am (weather permitting)
WHAT TO BRING: water, a mat/blanket/towel
RSVP: covington.yoga@yahoo.com
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 Prevention Pays: Health Department Offers One-Stop Women's Cancer Screening for Eligible Northern Kentucky Residents
The next Prevention Pays women's cancer screening will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Kenton County Health Center, 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.
During the screening event, eligible women between the ages of 40 and 64 will be able to have an annual exam including a pap smear, pelvic exam and clinical breast exam performed by a nurse practitioner, as well as receive a mammogram in a mobile mammography unit from St. Elizabeth Healthcare, which will be parked outside the health center.
The program is coordinated by the Northern Kentucky Health Department, the Northern Kentucky Women's Cancer Coalition and St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
To be eligible for the screenings, women must be between the ages of 40 and 64, have an income below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (currently $27,225 annually for a single-person household and $55,875 annually for a four-person household), and not be enrolled in a private health insurance plan, Medicare or Medicaid. Appointments are required for the screenings, and women are asked to schedule their appointments in advance by calling the health center.
To make an appointment for the July 27 screening, please call the Kenton County Health Center at 859.431.3345. For more information on the Prevention Pays screening days or other women's health programs at the Health Department, please visit http://www.nkyhealth.org.
Contact:
Emily Gresham Wherle
Public Information Administrator
Northern Kentucky Health Department
610 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017
859.344.5470
859.578.3689 (fax)
Emily.Gresham-Wherle@nkyhealth.org
www.nkyhealth.org
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Kentucky Offers Resource Guide for Crime Victims
Frankfort- Kentucky is offering a new resource guide to professionals who may encounter crime victims with disabilities.
"Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities: A Kentucky Resource Guide "is now available to law enforcement, victims" services, disability-related services and other professionals from allied fields.
The guide includes specialized Americans with Disabilities Act information for law enforcement, tips on working with individuals with disabilities, mandatory reporting guidelines, Kentucky court system and criminal justice process, HIPPA and law enforcement, guardianship, domestic violence orders, offered trainings and a directory of assistance agencies.
Online: http://ada.ky.gov/projectsafe.htm
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 Latonia Senior Center ~ July Calendar of Events
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 July's calendar of events and activities.
Don't miss the fun!
Mondays & Tuesdays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Note: The Senior Center will be open Mondays and Tuesdays for July and August. They will resume 3-days-a-week starting in September.
Latonia Senior Center is located at:
Latonia Christian Church | 3900 Decoursey Avenue | Covington, KY 41015 | 859-261-8693 |
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July 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.
Summer Calendar Now Available
Click here to view the summer calendar/current list of programs at the Covington/Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library. All events and classes are free.
Free Summer Fun Availalbe at the Covington Library
Beat the heat this summer! Stop by the Covington Library and check out some of the free programs they are offering for adults, teens and children. All programs are free. While you are there be sure to pick up information about the Summer Reading Club. This club is for readers of all ages and offers rewards for reading. For more information on the Summer Reading Club or to see all the free programs offered at the Kenton County Public Library visit www.kentonlibrary.org. Note: the Covington Library will be closed on July 4 and on August 23 due to computer upgrades.
nkyCONNECTION Your online librarian. Click the link to find a whole new set of resources!
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 Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Spring/Summer Schedule of Classes available by clicking here.
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
Blue Star Museum Program
Behringer-Crawford Museum opens its doors FREE of charge to active* military personnel and families as part of the Blue Star program that runs through Labor Day.
Click here to view the press release and program description from the Kentucky Ats Council.
*Active duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members.
For more information about the exhibit or other BCM activities, please call 859-491-4003 or e-mail info@bcmuseum.org.
Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road | Devou Park
Covington, KY 41011
859-491-4003
www.bcmuseum.org
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 Malton Art Gallery, Southbank Partners, and the World Peace Bell are excited to present the Humanity Outpost, "a sculptural celebration of peace and humanity" on July 1 to July 22, at the World Peace Bell Park in Newport Kentucky. The Humanity Outpost exhibition will feature the extraordinary outdoor sculptural installation of artist Edward Casagrande. The mission of our cultural event is to revitalize communities through the celebration of the arts. For three weeks in July, programs will be scheduled to celebrate the creative output of humanity. There will be art, music and performances...free to the public.
Home to the world's largest free swinging bell, World Peace Bell Park is the vision of Wayne Carlisle who built the park as "A symbol of freedom and peace, honoring our past, celebrating our present and inspiring our future". The Park and Bell, have become an icon of Newport. Several other monuments are housed on the park, incluing the "Flame of Eternal Peace", a tower erected by
WP Butler, standing as a powerful statement and reinforcing the idea of world peace.
Groups from the World Choir Games will be performing FREE Friendship Concerts in the World Peace Bell Center on July 7th at 3:00 pm. Come out and see the Prairie Voices (Canada), the Xinghai Conservatory of Music Victoria Show Choir (China), and the Columbus Children's Choir (USA). In case of bad weather these concerts will instead take place at the Levee.
More information and schedules are available on www.humanityoutpost.com |
The 8th Annual Art Off Pike Street Arts Festival is Covington's premier public arts event and invites a wide variety of artists to sell and display their works amongst an urban setting in the heart of Covington's downtown. Event organizers expect this year's show to top 2011 with increased attendance (over 3,000) and artist booths (90). The event will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 11am to 5pm. This year, the event is set to again capitalize on the generous support of The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation.
The festival's juried Call to Artists is open, welcoming artists to submit an application
to sell their work at the event. Organizers expect 90 artist booths in this year's festival that will
occupy Seventh Avenue between Madison and Washington Streets. Average prices of art sold at
the festival has historically fallen between $10 and $400 per piece. The festival, supported and
conceived by the Westside Action Coalition neighborhood association with the City of Covington
and Center for Great Neighborhoods, celebrates the Arts in the heart of the city's downtown.
Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. The Call was made June 6th and the
deadline for application is July 20, 2012. Click here to access the Call To Artists application information. Click here to view complete press release. Please visit www.artoffpike.org for additional details. |
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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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