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Erin McIntyre, Untitled, 2010Parks and Recreation

Erin McIntyre Untitled, 2010 Stained Glass Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center South Building, Main Entrance Google Maps Erin McIntyre’s primary interest lies in movement and composition through thick and thin lines, colors and shapes, and her stained glass artworks are inspired by the environments they inhabit. “Glass has a unique quality of transparency which changes...

Polen Profiles: Meet LisaParks and Recreation

Polen Farm is a beautiful and historic nineteenth century farmhouse and barn. The 15-acre complex is a beautiful spot for weddings, receptions, meetings, luncheons, small conferences, retreats, reunions and other social affairs. Polen generally has a busy schedule, and it takes a dedicated staff to make all these events run smoothly. We talked with event...

Kettering Youth CouncilParks and Recreation

Kettering Youth Council Kettering Youth Council is a group of 6th through 12th graders who are committed to making a difference in their community, thereby improving the quality of life for youth in Kettering. This peer-led group plans social and community service opportunities for youth in Kettering. Members include youth from all public and private...

Glenna Goodacre, Ollie, 2007Parks and Recreation

Glenna Goodacre Ollie, 1990; installed 2007 Bronze, edition of 15 Location: Rob Dyrek /DC Shoes Skate Plaza, 2801 East Stroop Road Google Maps Ollie is a larger-than-life skater frozen in a skate maneuver of the same name. This bronze piece is from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Sidewalk Society and is an edition of 15. Nationally recognized,...

Atalie Gagnet, Blooming Through the Waves, 2022Parks and Recreation

Atalie Gagnet Blooming Through the Waves, 2022 Assistant: Chase Melendez Apprentices: Yara Chaouali, Haley Franklin, Lily Rueckhaus Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering OH 45420 As part of Rosewood Arts Center’s renovation project, a community mural was created in partnership with the community. Designed by Atalie Gagnet, the mural was made possible through a...

Codified Ordinances

NOTICE The items available from this web page are not the official version(s). These on-line versions are provided only for the convenience of the public. The only official versions are available through the office of the Clerk of Council, located in the City of Kettering Government Center, 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429. These on-line...

Juneteenth

South Dayton Celebrates Juneteenth: Unity in the Community Kettering's family-friendly celebration returns! All are welcome to join the free events leading up to the Party in the Park! If you are interested in being a vendor at the Juneteenth celebration, please contact Missy Frost at Missy.Frost@ketteringoh.org or at 937-296-3308. You can also access the Juneteenth...

Kettering Arts Council Spotlight: Susan BennettParks and Recreation

Meet Susan Bennett, a member of the Kettering Arts Council! Susan has lived with her husband, Kevin, in Kettering for 31 years. Susan is a graduate of Centerville High School, received her Bachelors of Art Education from The Ohio State University and her Masters of Art Education from the University of Dayton. Susan recently retired...

Tess Little, Friendship Arch, 2011Parks and Recreation

Tess Little Friendship Arch, 2011 Stainless steel Location: Wenzler Park Google Maps Tess Little created Friendship Arch with over 250 participants from the Kettering community in 2010 and 2011. This 12 foot, stainless steel arch and two accompanying benches exhibit the hands traced by the participants with their individualized symbols. Little is a retired faculty member...

ODOT Awards Funding for Galewood Street Bridge Rehabilitation

The City of Kettering is pleased to announce that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has selected the Galewood Street Bridge Rehabilitation project for funding through its Municipal Bridge Program. This critical infrastructure project will receive substantial federal support, covering 95% of eligible costs. ODOT has committed up to $1,034,694 in federal funds for the...

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Kettering PRCA is proud to be reaccredited!Parks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has officially maintained its status among the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2021 NRPA Annual...

Meet Brandon Lowery, the Ceramics Coordinator at Rosewood Arts Center!Parks and Recreation

Brandon was recently selected to be in the show Nature and Coalescence that is in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. NCECA engages and sustains a community for ceramic art, teaching and learning on a global level. This prestigious organization and annual conference highlights work and demonstrations from some of...

Go 4th and celebrate!Parks and Recreation

When we count down the fireworks every year at Go 4th, we usually count back from ten, not from 2019! While we were happy to do our part to protect the community’s safety last year, we missed seeing everyone for our biggest event of the year. We’re thrilled to be back in action for 2021,...

Tap into creative fun at RosewoodParks and Recreation

If you’re at Rosewood Arts Centre on a Wednesday morning, you’ll hear the sound of tapping feet from the dance studio. Led by Sammie Sue Edmondson, this enthusiastic group of dancers taps to everything from ‘Uptown Funk’ to ‘Singing in the Rain.’ The atmosphere is always friendly with a mix of longtime and new students....

Celebrate 50 Years of Community Development!

April is Community Development Month, and the City of Kettering is celebrating 50 years of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG program supports community development activities that build stronger, more resilient communities. To mark this monumental achievement, local entitlement communities are publicizing celebratory materials, being recognized with proclamations, presenting project highlights and...

Council Term Limits

CHARTER SECTION 3-10. TERM LIMITATION. (a) No person shall be elected to the office of district Council member, at-large Council member, Mayor, or a combination of the three offices, for more than two (2) consecutive terms of four (4) years each; provided that the term served in filling a vacancy or unexpired term shall not...

Fire Department Awards

Life Saving Awards The Kettering Fire Department’s Life Saving Award is a prestigious and incredible honor awarded to active duty personnel whose direct actions save the life of person whose heart has stopped beating and shows no signs of life. This award is only achieved when the patient who was clinically deceased is not only...

Environmental Education in Kettering: Discover the History!Parks and Recreation

Kettering offers a vibrant and robust environmental education program. The Habitat Environmental Center and the Land Lab curriculum have helped to instill knowledge and passion for environmental stewardship in thousands of Kettering schoolchildren and community members. But did you know that only sixteen years ago, Kettering didn’t offer any environmental education programming at all? In...

Meet the South Dayton Figure Skating Club!Parks and Recreation

For many years, the South Dayton Figure Skating Club has practiced at the Kettering Ice Arena. This organization is “the next step for serious skaters who have completed the City of Kettering's USFS Basic Skills program and wish to expand their skills in the various disciplines of figure skating.” The SDFSC offers full membership privileges in...

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