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HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

September 29 - November 8, 2025 Rosewood Arts Center announces a call to artists in Ohio and surrounding states to participate in the 19th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition with the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture....

Play Is The WayParks and Recreation

Why play outdoors? It’s not a newsflash that kids LOVE to play, especially outdoors. What’s interesting is that free play isn’t all fun and games. Not engaging in enough free play with peers can have serious emotional and social repercussions for kids. Overall, kids who spend lots of time outside at play tend to grow...

Velislav Minekov, Untitled, 2002Parks and Recreation

Velislav Minekov Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Indian Riffle Park Google Maps Velislav Minekov’s Untitled sculpture weighs approximately 13,500 pounds and depicts a recurring theme from his artwork, incorporating stalactites which are leg and foot extensions sandwiched between a parted egg shape. The whimsical nature of his work is well known throughout Bulgaria. Velislav Minekov was born and...

Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski, Infinite LoopParks and Recreation

September 21 – October 16 Reception: September 20, 2 – 4pm Artist Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski of Columbus exhibits Infinite Loop, an abstract, mixed media painting installation. Artist Statement: Life can lead us on wild tangents: our lives are a cumulative history of strange paths taken, tangled and interwoven relations. Couplings, relationships, uncouplings; people come into our lives and...

26th Annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to present the annual The View juried landscape exhibition. For the first time in its 26 year history, the exhibition is housed exclusively online with images and an exhibition video, accompanied by a downloadable exhibition catalogue with an essay by the exhibition juror, Cathy Mayhugh. New for this...

Bruce E. Duke Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors

Kettering (OH) City Council Member Bruce E. Duke was re-elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the 2022 City Summit in Kansas City, MO. Duke was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership activities. NLC...

Rosewood Gallery presents Juan-Si Gonzalez, Displacement: Collective Practice to Recover Memory (in conjunction with FotoFocus Biennial 2018)Parks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery presents Juan-Si Gonzalez, Displacement: Collective Practice to Recover Memory (in conjunction with FotoFocus Biennial 2018) On view: October 15 - November 16 Opening reception: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6-8pm Gallery Tour and Conversation with the artist: Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm Juan-Sí González, Yo Casita, 2018, Digital Print Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio...

Stephanie McGuinness, Recent WorksParks and Recreation

June 29 – July 24 Reception: June 28, 2 – 4pm Painter Stephanie McGuinness of Englewood shares Recent Works, a series that explores how life events in the outside world become apparent in the domestic landscape. Artist Statement: I have long been interested in how life events physically manifest themselves within the realm of private spaces. Collecting discarded notes...

Administrative Policies and Procedures

The policies provided below are for convenience and reference. Official policies are on file at the City of Kettering. These policies may be revised, at any time, at the discretion of the City Manager or the Acting City Manager. Should it be determined that any Federal, State, City Law, Regulation, Charter or Ordinance, or any...

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

What Is a Greenhouse Gas Inventory? A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is an accounting of the emissions which result from the different processes that support everyday life, measuring the amount of heat-trapping gases released by human activity within a defined area over the course of a year. By quantifying the community's emissions, we can identify key...

Deana Bada Maloney, The Nature We CreateParks and Recreation

Samantha Simpson’s exhibition, Us, Them, It, and Deana Bada Maloney’s exhibition, The Nature We Create, were originally scheduled to be on view in Rosewood Gallery from April 13 through May 17, 2020. Due to COVID-19-related closures, this exhibition will be rescheduled for in-person viewing. While these two exhibitions, like most art, are best seen in person, please visit our...

How To: Eggscellent Easter Egg DrawingParks and Recreation

Happy Easter! Andrew Dailey, Cultural Arts Program Supervisor at Rosewood, put together this fun and easy holiday project. I love to draw and looked around my house for an interesting opportunity for a neat drawing project. I realized that I could draw on eggs and create unique objects. This is such a simple idea that...

Police Records

The Records Section is staffed by three full-time Records Specialists that ensure the integrity of the reporting process within the police department. The Records Specialists are trained in current applicable laws and guidelines regarding records management. The section facilitates a wide variety of tasks dealing with both internal and external customers and communication. Records operates...

Lori Kella, Erie: Lost and FoundParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce Lori Kella, Erie: Lost and Found. This FotoFocus-sponsored exhibition is on view in-person from October 5 through November 13, 2020, as well as here in our virtual gallery. In Erie: Lost and Found, Lori Kella explores historical, environmental, and personal connections to her home on the...

Where can I find information on the BMX track?Parks and Recreation

Our BMX track is located at Delco Park (1700 Delco Park Drive). The track is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily, unless it is in use for a BMX tournament. All youth must be accompanied and supervised by and adult. Proper safety equipment is strongly encouraged for all riders. To prevent damage...

Keith Thompson

The City of Kettering joins the entire Kettering community in mourning the loss of Keith Thompson, a beloved leader of our Kettering Police Department and former member of Kettering City Council. Keith Thompson was a dedicated public servant, selflessly giving 55 years of support and dedication to the best interests of the Kettering community. In...

Hamilton Dixon, Motion, 2015Parks and Recreation

Hamilton Dixon Motion, 2015 Steel Location: Kettering Government Center South Google Maps Hamilton Dixon has created forged steel sculptures throughout the Dayton area, and his artwork is collected in numerous private and public commissions. “The most fluid design is sometimes the most complex thing to make—that’s what fun to me—to make a piece of steel look...

Ice Skating ProgramsParks and Recreation

Whether you or your child are interested in learning to maneuver around the ice during open skate with friends, spin and jump like a figure skater or playing hockey, we have a class for you! Ice Skating Classes The Kettering Ice Arena is proud to welcome you to the Learn to Skate USA program, a...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Meet Cyndi Jordan!Parks and Recreation

Meet Cyndi Jordan - 75 Years Young and Going Strong! We're thrilled to feature Cyndi Jordan, one of our most inspiring members at the Kettering Recreation Complex! At 75 years young, Cyndi proves that age is just a number when it comes to staying active and healthy. Her Fitness Journey Cyndi brings over 20 years...

Streets Frequently Asked Questions

Recycling FAQs Q: How do I obtain a recycling cart? A: Rumpke handles trash collection and recycling within the City of Kettering. Your recycling container will be delivered upon initiation of trash service. Please contact Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171. Q: Is recycling included with my trash pick-up? A: For more information regarding trash removal or recycling...

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