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9th Regional Art Ed: An Art Educators' ExhibitionParks and Recreation

9th Regional Art Ed: An Art Educators' Exhibition November 8 - December 31, 2021 Reception: Saturday, November 13, 12 - 2 p.m. Peggy Trimble, Ethereal Essence, 2018, watercolor Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of Art Ed: An Art Educators’ Exhibition. The exhibition runs from November 8 through December 31, 2021. An artist...

Dale Johnson, Whack, Whack, Paddy Whack, 2002Parks and Recreation

Dale Johnson Whack, Whack, Paddy Whack, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Google Maps Dale Johnson’s “Whack, Whack, Paddy Whack ,” was created as a part of 2002’s Kettering Rocks! stone sculpture symposium. Assisted by Jack Oliver, this playful ten-foot structure depicts the tension between a cat, a dog and a child, all standing on a...

Kettering and Day Air Launch Programs to Help Homeowners

Kettering, Ohio, December 8, 2021 – The City of Kettering and Day Air Credit Union announced two new programs to provide affordable and sustainable homeownership and home improvement for Kettering residents. The First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Home Improvement Assistance Program will provide low-interest, forgivable loans to help offset down payment and renovation costs...

Kettering Arts Council Spotlight: Shayna McConvilleParks and Recreation

Shayna V. McConville is the division manager of cultural arts for the City of Kettering, where she oversees Rosewood Arts Centre and the CitySites Percent for Art Program. One of the best parts of her job is working closely with the dedicated residents of Kettering on the Kettering Arts Council and the Art in Public...

Meet Jim Kitchen, our Fitness Patron Spotlight!Parks and Recreation

Jim joined our fitness family over two years ago after retiring from military service, seeking a convenient place to maintain his active lifestyle. As a USAF attorney practicing criminal and information law, Jim understands the importance of balance in a demanding career."Like many people, I've experienced issues with depression and anxiety," Jim shares. "I've found...

Kettering Fitness Patron Spotlight: Scott Goss!Parks and Recreation

This week, we shine the spotlight on Scott Goss, a dedicated patron of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC). Scott, originally from Toledo, spent eight years serving in the Army before relocating to Dayton from Charleston, SC, about a year ago. He joined the KRC in October and has been an active participant in our group...

Carolina Ramersdorfer, Inner View, 2002Parks and Recreation

Carolina Ramersdorfer Inner View, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive Google Maps Carolina Ramersdorfer’s sculpture Inner View incorporates the partnering of organic and geometric forms with a hard-edge cube revealing an inner space where transformation of thought can develop. Carolina Ramersdorfer resides and works in Wein, Austria. In 1979, she began studying art in...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JEFF TATOM Parks and Recreation

37 YEARS OF DEDICATION AND COUNTING!Meet Jeff Tatom, a true inspiration at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center. For nearly four decades, Jeff has made fitness an integral part of his life, demonstrating that commitment and consistency are key to long-term health success.After recognizing his family history of heart disease, Jeff made the life-changing decision...

Rosewood Virtual GalleryParks and Recreation

Tour Rosewood's Virtual Gallery! For the first time in its 26 year history, The View juried landscape 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. Visit The View's homepage to enjoy the exhibition! Scroll down to find...

Police Awards

2024 Chief's Award Lieutenant Gaudette This award is selected and presented by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will decide the individual criteria associated with this award. Such items of consideration would include: high level of growth or improvement, extra-ordinary acts of performance, activities that go beyond the normal call of duty, or...

Preparedness & Resilience

General Preparedness Tips Being prepared for extreme weather events or emergencies can be life-saving and is crucial to resilience. Some general tips include: Build an emergency kit containing enough non-perishable food, water, and basic necessities for each family member in addition to a first aid kit. Gather essential medications, pet food, extra batteries to charge...

Kettering Fitness Staff Spotlight: Kelsi HofackerParks and Recreation

Kelsi isn't just your average gym employee. For nearly two years, she has woven herself into the fabric of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC), becoming more than just a friendly face at work. She enjoys listening to the stories our patrons tell. Kelsi says, “Everyone here seems like family and we all have...

HWD, 2015Parks and Recreation

August 10 – September 11 Reception: August 23, 2 – 4pm About HWD HWD (Height x Width x Depth), a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states, is the area’s only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. This year, 31 artists submitted 77 pieces, from which the juror, curator Steven Matijcio, chose 24 artworks representing 22 artists....

Aquatic Patron Spotlight: The Masoud Family!Parks and Recreation

Longtime members Mohamed and Intissar Masoud share their Kettering Recreation Complex experienceThe Masoud family has been a fixture at the Kettering Recreation Complex since January 2005. Mohamed, his wife Ruth, and their daughter Intissar have made the KRC an integral part of their active lifestyle for nearly two decades.Mohamed and Intissar visit the pool twice...

PRCA Team Spotlight: Andrew Dailey, Rosewood Arts CentreParks and Recreation

Kettering's Cultural Arts Program Supervisor, Andy Dailey, has a solo exhibition, Drawn Through, currently on view at Rosewood Gallery. Here, he talks inspiration, artistic practice, and balancing life and artmaking. How has working at Rosewood inspired your work as an artist? I think working at Rosewood has inspired my work as an artist in a number...

Rosewood Arts Center Patron Highlight Claire Kuprowicz!Parks and Recreation

Today we are featuring Claire Kuprowicz as our Patron Highlight at Rosewood Arts Center! Claire recently took her first class here at Rosewood Arts Center, Watercolor. Lately she has been making abstract watercolor paintings and her goal is to improve her skills with her artwork. Claire also shared that after having a stroke quite a...

NewsParks and Recreation

News New Name and New Look! The Art in Public Places Committee, along with the City of Kettering team, have rebranded the public art program for the first time in it's history! CitySites is now Art in Public Places, and a new mission, vision and goals are guiding the future of the public art collection,...

Thomas JervisParks and Recreation

I take pride in my ability to help my clients set goals, shape new behaviors, and ultimately, reap the rewards that maintaining an active lifestyle has to offer. Part of what I love most about being a personal trainer is the lasting relationships I build with each client and getting to witness their growth throughout...

Rosewood Arts Center Patron Highlight: Takashi KawaiParks and Recreation

Rosewood Arts Center is delighted to present our next Patron Highlight, Takashi Kawai! Takashi has been going to Rosewood Arts Center since about 2013 and has been creating ceramic based Artwork. He is a retired Architect and has been a certified First Class Architect in Japan since 1965. He has worked on many projects around...

Patron Highlight from Rosewood Arts Center, Anne Weaver!Parks and Recreation

Anne is a new student at Rosewood Arts Center who has just taken her first class, Embroidery Basics. She wanted to find an art form that was less rigid than cross stitch and decided on embroidery. She is currently working on making gifts for friends and family and is excited to explore all of the...

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