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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. 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. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. The first Monte Casino Newsletter has been released! Click here to read it. 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 Chez Nora at 6th & Main Streets 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 or contact president Blair Grayson by clicking here.
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.
South Covington
Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Hands Pike Firehouse, 1255 Hands Pike. Social 1/2 hour begins at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Click here to view the latest "KEY" SCCAA Newsletter. Please bring any questions or concerns for Chief Jones to this meeting at the Hands Pike Firehouse. 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 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall at 38th & Winston, with Social Hour immediately following the meeting. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, click here or visit http://westlatonia.org. Click here to email president Larry McSwiney, or call 859-640-1903.
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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Historic Preservation
Fall Forum on Historic Preservation
"Time Honored: A Global View of Architectural Conservation"
October 5, 2012 Noon to 1:30 Click here for more information.
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History of Mainstrasse Presentation
On October 16 at 7:00 pm, Beth Johnson, Preservation and Planning Specialist for the City of Covington, will conduct a presentation on the History and Architecture of Mainstrasse. The presentation will be held at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library.
Questions about Historic Preservation? Contact Beth Johnson at 292-2171 or bjohnson@covingtonky.gov.
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Economic Development
Development Incentives
The City of Covington has a number of incentive programs available for small businesses and all types of development projects - new construction, rehab, residential, commercial and industrial. Click here to read about the various incentives available. _______________________________________________________________
A Personal Narrative
with
Andrea Schafer, Vaughn Wascovitch and Farron Allen
The AEC opens "A Personal Narrative" September 28 with an Opening Reception from 6-9pm. The exhibition showcases photographs by DAAP student Andrea Schafer and Texas A&M Professor Vaughn Wascovich with a sculptural installation by Cincinnati-based artist and UC Adjunct Professor Farron Allen. The exhibition is one of the participating shows highlighted in the regional fotofocus event.
Vaughn Wascovich's series Welcome to Hard Times: Photographs of East Texas, is heavily influenced by his childhood growing up in a dying steel town and his return to familiar places in adulthood to offer dialogue on his search for 'the depth of a place'.
Wascovich received his BFA from Youngstown State University. After several years in advertising and working as a freelance photographer, he returned to school to earn his MFA at Columbia College in Chicago. He currently lives and works from Commerce, Texas where he is an Associate Professor of Photography.
Farron Allen, a Sculptor from a family of coalminers in West Virginia, explores his experience growing up in a strict Southern Baptist household against modern issues and the politics surrounding the AIDS epidemic and the societal taboo that notions of religion can impart on subject matter translated to be contrary to its fundamental beliefs.
Andrea Shafer is an undergraduate studying fine arts at the University of Cincinnati in the Design Architecture Art and Planning program. Her work, Bridging the Narratives, explores the uses of different mediums with dissimilar technologies to find a balance between the old and the new and the wondrous in daily menial tasks. Schafer focuses on the pursuit of this balance by romanticizing the present reality of an often over-techno-fied existence. Her intimate images of two friends/lovers enjoying simple moments together are familiar and touching portraits that depict the reality of unsung life moments.
'A Personal Narrative' runs through November 9 and opens on Friday September 28. The opening reception is from 6-9pm, at the AEC, 27 west 7th street, Covington, KY 41011.
The AEC is Covington's government-sponsored gallery and community art space. If you want to learn more about the AEC or Covington Arts, join the Covington Arts Facebook page. Questions? Contact Natalie Bowers, Arts Director, 292-2322, nbowers@covingtonky.gov
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Renaissance Covington
The new Downtown Covington map is now available!
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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OKI Announces Funding for Covington Road Projects
Click here to view the OKI Press Release announcing funding for some important projects in Latonia.
Residential Street Sweeping Schedules for August thru November
Please click here to view the August, October, and November residential street sweeping schedules, street listings, and maps.
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 |
 Crime Reports
Update:
Crimereports.com is a site that many of you are using to access crime data. We wanted to let you know that due to the merging of the dispatch centers, some data may not up to date while all the information is being uploaded and merged. It is hoped that all should be current at the beginning of October. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Questions? Contact Covington Police Administration at 859-292-2220. |
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Upcoming Events!
Click here for printable Row & Run flyer.
Saturday, September 29
Licking River Greenway Volunteer Day
9:00am - Noon
Come out and get dirty while helping make Covington beautiful!
Saturday, October 20
LBA Halloween Block Party
Sunday, October 21
Devou Park Fall Festival
Volpenhein Pavilion and Overlook Area
Noon - 5:00pm
There are still spots available for food vendors~
Call the recreation office for any questions at 859-292-2151
Friday, November 2
Cyclo-Cross
Devou PArk
Click here for the complete 2012 Calendar of Recreation Department Events.
Licking River Greenway & Trails Update:
Construction will begin the week of September 10th on Phase 1 of the paved levee trails as part of the Licking River Greenway. Trail work will stretch from Levassor Avenue to Clayton-Meyer Park on Thomas Street with a hopeful completion date of early November.
As a reminder this project was funded through the Department of Local Government (DLG) Recreational Trails Program Grant for $80,000, a grant from the Durr Foundation for $30,000, a generous donation from former City Commissioner Jerry Stricker for $20,000, and the remaining funds from Covington Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds dedicated to recreational improvements.
Construction will impact the playground at Clayton-Meyer Park and require its removal. The intent is to replace with new pieces once trail construction is finished. Once completed this multi-use, asphalt paved trail will link with our gravel nature path for nearly 2 miles worth of trails.
Please feel free to contact the Recreation Department if you have any questions related to the project.
Next Available Licking River Greenway Trail Day:
- Saturday, September 29
- Saturday, November 17
Click here for the latest LRG Newsletter.
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.
 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.
~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
Dan Mathew, 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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Art Lovers and Cultural Enthusiasts,
This Sunday, Covington's 8th annual Art Off Pike urban art show - the show that supports artists and downtown Covington as a great place to live, play and work, wholly staffed by volunteers and is just generally a great creative day in the city - commences at 11:00 am on 7th Street in the heart of downtown Covington between Madison and Washington streets. Over 60 local, regional and national artists will have their best work on display for what many are saying will be the best show yet. This event is open to the public and free of charge and opportunities for buying unique gifts and Christmas presents will be aplenty.
Art Off Pike also boasts an exciting children's component called Picasso's Playground, an entire section of the festival dedicated to kids, which makes this day not only for art lovers but for families! Picasso's Playground will be loaded with interactive art projects for children of all ages and facilitated by art & cultural organizations, including the Carnegie Visual and Performing Center for the Arts, Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Behringer Crawford Museum, the Kenton County Library, My Nose Turns Red, Bbooks, Art Machine and so many more.
Delicious and nutritious food will be available, provided by Deeper Roots Coffee, LIME Taqueria, Cafe de Wheels, Streetpops, C'est Cheese Cincy and Yankee Doodle Pretzel.
There will also be music playing throughout the festival, mostly of the very groovy jazz variety chosen by our fearless Chairman and urban art lover Jim Guthrie, a perfect set of tunes to titillate the ears as your eyes enjoy the artwork.
We look forward to having you all at Art Off Pike this Sunday. Thanks to you all for another successful and creatively inspired event.
Warm Regards,
The Art Off Pike Committee
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 11 am to 5 pm. 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. Click here for the latest event updates!
Picasso's Playground at Art Off Pike
Join us on SUNDAY, September 30, 2012 from 11:00-5:00 at Art Off Pike for some hands-on creative fun!
Activities listed below are FREE for children to create their own wonderful works of art. Who knows if the next Pablo Picasso is among us?!
Watercolors | Art Machine
Paper Collage | Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Calendar Design | BBooks
Rag Dolls | Behringer-Crawford Museum
Bubble Wands | Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center
Coloring Page Contest | Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association and Progress with Preservation
Ice Cube Painting/Scratch Bracelets | Kenton County Library
Hooping Around | My Nose Turns Red
Fingerprint Art | Mary Lu Listermann-Strange
Ceramics | Northern KY Community Action Commission/ Head Start Program
For more information about Picasso's Playground, please contact Leah Dodson Monday thru Friday at 859-292-2163 or by email at ldodson@covingtonky.gov. Click here for printable flyer.
Art Off Pike is part of Full Spectrum. Click here for 2012 schedule. Click here for additional FS info.
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Holmes Middle School teacher invited to Education Nation
Holmes Middle School Teacher Hallie Hundemer-Booth was one of the many teachers who participated in Education Nation in New York. She was one of four educators on a panel discussing Common Core. The panel was led by Rehema Ellis, chief education correspondent for NBC News.
Education Nation was a three-day event, September 23-25, that focused on the future of education in America. This was the third year for the summit.
"It's been absolutely a phenomenal experience,'' Mrs. Booth said. "We're all sitting down and looking for common solutions - not only leaders in the education world, but business and political leaders discussing areas of concern and problem solving.''
Mrs. Booth has been teaching in Covington schools for six years. She was invited by NBC News.
"Mrs. Booth is an extraordinary teacher,'' said Lynda Jackson, superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools. "We are proud of the fact that Mrs. Booth was invited to this important summit to not only represent Covington Schools, but our state. This is a testament to our great teachers and the programs we are implementing in our schools.''
Mrs. Booth also participated in the Teacher's Town Hall Meeting, a round table discussion to find solutions that are doable financially and realistically. She attended a dinner where Colin Powell spoke on Bridging the Gap between High School and College and Career Readiness.
Click on the link below to watch Mrs. Booth on the video entitled "The new standards: The Common Core in the classrooms." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39154226/ns/us_news-education_nation/#49153564
Holmes students attend college fair
Nearly 400 students at Holmes High School met with admission counselors and representatives from colleges and universities and the military Monday during the 2012 College Fair. All juniors and seniors at Holmes attended the fair. Representatives talked to students about campus life, majors, financial aid, ACT scores and other requirements for getting into their establishments. Some of the colleges and universities in attendance included University of Louisville, University of Alabama, Cincinnati State, Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky State, Art Academy of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, Asbury, Kentucky Wesleyan, Gateway Community and Technical College, Western Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University.
Community Connections is designed to ensure that learning never ends in Covington. Community Connections will offer a variety of classes throughout the year for Covington adults. Click here to view fall schedule of classes.
Click here for Craft & Vendor Show guidelines, application and participant agreement.
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Gateway - Toyotoa OWNK Scholarhip
Application Deadline is December 3
Gateway Community and Technical College has teamed with Toyota for the fifth year to offer the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky scholarship to be awarded for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. The deadline for application is Dec. 3, 2012.
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one female Gateway student who is a resident of Northern Kentucky and who exemplifies notable achievement, outstanding college or community service, personal integrity, perseverance and leadership. The recipient will be announced at the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards luncheon in Spring 2013.
To qualify for the Gateway/Toyota OWNK scholarship, applicants must be a current non-traditional female student enrolled in at least six credit hours at Gateway, have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, live in Northern Kentucky, provide two letters of recommendation from non-relatives and complete a Gateway/Toyota OWNK scholarship application. Application materials must be submitted to the Gateway Financial Aid Office at the college's Urban Center, 525 Scott Blvd., Covington, Ky. 41011.
A non-traditional student is defined as having one of the following characteristics: 24 years or older; has a child or other non-spousal dependents; did not start college within the same calendar year of graduating from high school; or works a minimum of 35 hours a week.
The Gateway/Toyota OWNK scholarship application is different from the college's normal scholarship application. Gateway has 32 other scholarship categories, and application criteria vary by category. To be considered for other scholarships, applicants should complete Gateway's regular scholarship application. The regular application and additional information on other scholarships will be available on the website in November.
For more information about the OWNK or other scholarships, contact Will Bradley at (859) 442-4186 or William.bradley@kctcs.edu . Toyota also has partnered with Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More to offer similar scholarships to their students.
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SGA Craft Fair and Yard Sale!
The Student Government Association at Gateway Community and Technical College cordially invite local craft vendors or those interested in selling yard sale items to participate in the college's annual fundraising event that benefit the Student Government Association and United Way.
The bazaar will be held at Gateway's Edgewood campus, which is located at 790 Thomas More Parkway, Edgewood, KY 41018 (across the street from St. Elizabeth Hospital).
Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Vendor rental fees are $15 a space and you must bring your own table and chairs. The vendor registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 4, 2012.
The college uses the rental fees to support a broad range of services for students enrolled at Gateway and support our local commitment and service to United Way.
To register as a vendor, call Shellie Baker 859-442-1111 or shellie.baker@kctcs.edu
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The next
Latonia Business Association
Monthly Lunch Meeting
will be held on
October 17, 2012
11:45 - 1:00
Guest Speaker:
Bill Adkins
Candidate for U. S. House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District
Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club 450 East 43rd Street
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CBC Luncheon is October 25, 2012
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
at
The Madison Event Center
Business Forum with the Mayoral Candidates
The October luncheon will focus on the Mayoral race. The event will be by moderated Michael Monks of The River City News. We will be accepting questions for the forum, so please email your suggestions to admin@cbcky.com. To register please click here. More details, click here.
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The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
&
The Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice
Invite you to attend
The 2012 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
To be held at
The Lyric Theatre
300 E. Third Street
Lexington Kentucky
Program: 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Reception: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us as we announce the 2012 KY Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductees and recognize the accomplishments of all the 2012 nominees listed below:
Benn, Lou
Brown, Richard
Burney, George
Calderon, Leo
Coleman, Rev. Thurmond Sr.
Collins, Gov. Martha Layne
Cosby, Laken Jr.
Delahanty, Dolores
Elliott, Rev. Charles
Grevious, Audrey Louise Ross
Harris, Jesse
Hollis, Emma
Holmes, Rev. Ronald Lee
Howard, Benjamin Franklin
Jackman, Parker Hardin
Jackson, Carol
Jemmot, Hensley
Johnson, Priscilla
Kleeb, Anne Belvin
Landrum, Stephen
Logan, George
Mansilla, Edgardo Nestor
Maxberry, Charlesmarie McCann
Mayes, Marcellus
McFarland, Rev. Richard L. Sr.
Smith-Wright, Pamela L
Sohner, Chuck
Stephens, Jeanette
Tandy, Kim Brooks
Taylor, Joan
Votruba, Dr. James C.
Walls, Gary
White, Rev. Etolia
Admission is Free, but space is limited. Call Cynthia Fox to RSVP at 502-595-4024 or 800-292-5566.
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Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council
Trees in our Community Forum & Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 18, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Plantation Club at Twin Oaks
450 E. Forty-Third Street
Covington, Kentucky 41015
Click here for more information.
www.nkyurbanforestry.org
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OASIS, INC Building An Empowered Community Encouraging Growth
Presenting the Candidates
Candidates for local office will be presented in debate or forum at the Ninth Street Baptist Church Annex according to the following schedule. Come hear their platform and proposals for your city and state.
Get informed before you vote.
City Mayor Candidate Debate - October 8, 2012 at 5:30 PM
State Senate Candidate Debate - October 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM
Covington Independent School Board Forum - October 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM
All events are free and open to the public.
Event location:
Ninth Street Baptist Church
231 East Ninth Street
Covington, KY
Questions? Call 859-866-2637.
OASIS, Inc
Primary Business Address
1016 Greenup Street
P. O. Box 120624
Covington, KY 41012
Phone: 859-655-9800
Fax: 859-441-5348
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 Community PRIDE Picnic & Rally
By South Bank HIVe CommUNITY-Based Network
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Goebel Park - 6th & Philadelphia Streets
Covington, Kentucky
Noon - 6:00 PM
Educational & Informative Alcohol-FREE Fun for Our CommUNITY!
Picnic/Family/Reunion Style Food:
We'll fire up grills for whatever we get our hands on then see who, what else comes to join us!
Music - Candidate Stumping - Entertainment - Door Prizes
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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!
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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Upcoming Dates and Locations for Wheelchair Flag Distribution:
Saturday, October 13
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
at Farmers Market in Covington
Park Place at 3rd & Court Streets
Click here for more info
Monday, October 22
12:30 - 2:30 pm
at City Heights Housing Complex
Todd Court, Covington, KY
More dates and locations coming soon! Stay tuned, the information will be posted here.
If you need a flag or have a questions, please click here.
Click here for printable flyer.
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 Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky - Run for Shelter
Run For Shelter 5K Run/Walk
Devou Park in Covington, KY (fast downhill race!)
Date: October 20, 2012
Registration Begins at 9:00 am and Race Start at 10:30am
For more info and to register: www.emergencyshelternky.org
To Benefit the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky is our region's only cold weather shelter serving any adult regardless of physical, mental or spiritual condition.
Click here for printable registration form with additional information.
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You are Invited. Mark Your Calendar!
ESNKY's Annual Open House
Tuesday, October 9th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
634 Scott Street, Covington
Come and learn more about our shelter and homelessness.
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
In an effort to make sure we are able to serve the community in best way possible, we have created the following schedule for anyone seeking assistance. We are confident that this will help to meet everyone's needs in a fair and timely manner.
General Funds / Monday - Wednesday
Must have scheduled appointments to be seen. Please call 859-291-8607 to make the appointment.
Walk - ins / Thursday IF funding is available
This will be the only day for walk - ins. Hours for walk - ins will be 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Seniors/ Friday
Seniors day. All seniors (60+) welcome to schedule an appointment or walk in on Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and
1:00 - 3:00.
Thank You
Appointments and Walk-ins do not guarantee funding.
Any problems or concerns please contact Lori Bacovcin, Kenton County Manager.
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October 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.
October Calendar Now Available
Click here to view the current calendar and list of programs at the Covington/Mary Ann Mongan branch of the Kenton County Public Library. All events and classes are free.
Homework Help at the Library
Now that school is in full swing, children, teens and their parents are in homework mode. Librarians at the Covington branch can help students and their parents find resourcesto aid them with their homework. Whether you need a book on lions or assistance studying a foreign language, the Covington Library has the resources to help students.
If you have a student who needs a boost with their reading skills, check out the Puppy Tales program. Puppy Tales is an Animal-Assisted Literacy Education Program allowing children to read one-on-one to a dog. The program is free and open to children in first through sixth grade. The next Puppy Tales program is Sunday, October 7 from 1-3 p.m. Registration is required by calling 859-962-4077.
In addition to programs, the Kenton County Public Library has developed a list of databases that are helpful when working on that special school project or finding the answers for homework. Check out the list at http://www.kentonlibrary.org/children/homework/dblist.pdf then go online to www.kentonlibrary.org, click on "Homework and Research" and choose "Databases." Scroll down to the one you want. Most can be accessed from home or school by entering your Kenton County Public Library card number.
Get Your Free Library Card
To get a free library card, all you need is a valid ID with your current address or a recent piece of mail. Children can also receive a free Library card with parent permission. We do not share information with other agencies or individuals. Visit www.kentonlibrary.org for more information, to register for a program, see a complete listing of programs or for directions.
Also, the Library now has offers more than 50 of today's most popular magazines online via the Library's website. Go to www.kentonlibrary.org and click on the Zinio icon. You will need your Kenton County Public Library card to access. Great for your mobile device!
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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 Carnegie in Concert Presents: Passion and Fire: Spanish and Latin American Guitar with Richard Goering and Friends
Thursday, October 18, 2012 | 7:30pm
Acclaimed musician and "Suits That Rock" virtuoso Richard Goering kindles the smoldering romance of classical guitar with a top-flight complement of musical compatriots. Miami University's Audrey Luna (soprano), the Cincinnati Symphony's Steven Rosen (viola) and Constella Festival founder Tatiana Berman (violin) stoke the flames of thrilling and evocative selections by Villa Lobos, Piazzolla and de Falla. Additional information is available at www.thecarnegie.com.
Carnegie in Concert is sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.
Tickets to Carnegie in Concert performances are available at The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday 12pm - 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com, or by phone at (859) 957-1940.
The Carnegie Regional Photography Competition and the Midwest Society for Photographic Education Members Exhibition
 in conjunction with
FOTOFOCUS
Now thru Oct. 31, 2012
Part of Full Spectrum
The Carnegie Galleries are open Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, 12pm - 3pm, during exhibitions. Click here for the 2012-2012 Gallery Season Show Details.
Ohio National Financial Services Main Gallery: The Carnegie Regional Photography Competition
Upstairs Galleries: The Midwest Society for Photographic Education Members Exhibition
Description: Two photographic competitions in conjunction with FOTOFOCUS open the 2012-2013 Gallery Season. The Carnegie Regional Photography Competition highlights the talent of local and regional photographers; The Midwest Society for Photographic Education Members Exhibition features works from photography educators and professionals in Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri.
 The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center (The Carnegie) proudly presents the world premiere staged reading of
THE SANDMAN: A LITTLE NIGHTMARE MUSICAL
by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor. A frightening musical comedy based on the macabre writings of E.T.A. Hoffmann ("The Nutcracker"), THE SANDMAN will be read and sung with Oberacker at the piano ONE NIGHT ONLY on
Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 pm
Featuring an all-star cast headlined by Tony nominee Pamela Myers* with Bruce Cromer*, Charlie Clark* and Sara Mackie*, THE SANDMAN is directed by Ed Cohen, with musical direction by Jamey Strawn. Tickets are $25 ($15 for theatre professionals) and are available online at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940 (open Tu - Fr, noon - 5 p.m.). A reception with the playwrights and artists immediately follows the performance.
The Carnegie Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday 12pm - 5pm, online at www.thecarnegie.com or by phone at (859) 957-1940.
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The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
presents
"Accidental Friends"
Saturday, October 13, 7:00 pm
A Special Free Opportunity for Families to have a Professional Theatre Experience and learn about FRIENDSHIP.
When Jonathan is sidelined by an injury, an unpopular classmate teaches valuable lessons about appearances and friendship in this funny and moving play.
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Tickets are FREE, but must be reserved by calling 859.431.0020
All of the plays SELL OUT! Early registration is recommended!
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
BCM FREE ADMISSION
September 29, 2012
Free admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.
To learn more visit http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
Flags by Brad Austin Smith
Now thru January 20, 2013
Fotofocus @ BCM
A 30-image series and reflection on the presence of the American flag within the cultural construct of Cincinnati and its neighboring communities.
Intrigued by both the diversity of display and the specific intimacy that the American flag holds for the individuals he encountered, Smith worked to capture the essence of each subject and their connection to such an iconic symbol.
Fotofocus (above) and Art Off Pike (below) are part of Full Spectrum
Visit BCM @ Art Off Pike
(AOP is located on 7th Street between Madison and Washington) www.artoffpike.org
Sunday, September 30, 2012
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE children's activities creating their own wonderful works of art.
Watercolors | Art Machine
Paper Collage | Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Calendar Design | BBooks
Rag Dolls | Behringer-Crawford Museum
Bubble Wands | Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center
Ice Cube Painting/Scratch Bracelets | Kenton County Library
Hooping Around | My Nose Turns Red
Fingerprint Art | Mary Lu Listermann-Strange
Ceramics | Northern KY Community Action Commission/ Head Start Program
Coloring Page Contest | Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association and Progress with Preservation
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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City of Covington
Ombudsman/Community Relations Office
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
859-292-2141
www.covingtonky.com
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