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Meet Art on the Commons Artist, Loretta WikstromParks and Recreation

Loretta Wikstrom (Centerville, Ohio) Mixed Media October 4 - 9 Inspired by her life of traveling and nature, Loretta Wikstrom’s artwork depicts quiet moments in landscapes and animal portraits. Using a variety of mixed media, such as watercolor, acrylic, inks and colored pencils, her work shows a range of colors, emotions and techniques. Driven by...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Mike FetcherParks and Recreation

Kettering Fitness Employee Spotlight: Mike Fecher Mike has been working at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since October 2021. He has also been a member since 1990 at the Kettering Recreaction Complex! Mike enjoys engaging with the patrons and getting his workout in after his shift ends.. “The facility is always clean and organized,"...

2024 Featured Artist for Art on the Commons, Megs LeVesseur!Parks and Recreation

We are so excited to share the 2024 Featured Artist for Art on the Commons, Megs LeVesseur! She is a Columbus-based ceramic artist, she brings an exuberant spirit to her work, infusing every piece with joy and playfulness. Her art is an ode to the beauty woven into life's everyday moments. Captivated by intricate line...

Partners for Healthy YouthParks and Recreation

What is Partners for Healthy Youth? Partners for Healthy Youth is a joint City of Kettering and Kettering City Schools Advisory Board focused on facilitating support for all of our youth in Kettering. The mission of Partners for Healthy Youth (PFHY) is to bridge youth and families with resources in the local community to create...

About Art in Public PlacesParks and Recreation

About Mission The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program commissions and acquires art that inspires our residents and visitors and celebrates what makes our community special. Vision The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program creates meaningful experiences for residents, encourages civic engagement, explores diverse subject matter, and offers significant aesthetic experiences....

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...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Jerry WellsParks and Recreation

Jerry Wells has been a familiar face at both the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for over 10 years. While you may find him more at the KRC, working out five days a week makes him want a little variety, so you’ll occasionally spot him on the other side of...

Five ways to get back to healthy eatingParks and Recreation

After a month or more of rich treats, it can be hard to switch gears, even if you’ve gotten tired of candy and cookies. We put together a few suggestions for easing the transition from holiday indulgence to resolution fit. Don’t go overboard. Suddenly cutting out sugary foods and excess carbs can cause the body...

National Park & Recreation Month: Meghan ThomasParks and Recreation

We are celebrating National Park and Recreation Month here in Kettering! Meghan Thomas is a resident and a Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts superuser! She wrote: “We love Kettering because we LOVE the Parks and Rec program! The rich programming available is a main driving force for our choice to buy a home and raise...

Kettering Fitness Member Spotlight: Meet Tim Wendler!Parks and Recreation

At 75 years young, Tim has been inspiring us all with his incredible determination and positive attitude. After joining the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center just four months ago, Tim has not only overcome personal challenges but continues to push himself daily. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Tim refuses to let anything stop him from achieving...

Kettering Fitness Spotlight: Joe Eck!Parks and Recreation

Joe Eck, a financial planner and business owner, has been a member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since 2019. After making significant diet changes in 2021, Joe shifted his focus to weightlifting and muscle building. Joe appreciates the center's cleanliness and quality equipment, which allow him to concentrate on his training goals....

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Dan BusseParks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Dan Busse, who credits the strength and health he gained from working out at KFWC with helping him overcome cancer and stay strong through his treatments. We're so happy you choose to work out with us, Dan, and congratulations on all you've achieved! Tell us about yourself and...

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl, Nature's Interplay, 2016Parks and Recreation

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl Nature’s Interplay, 2016 Concrete, aluminum, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: Habitat Environmental Center, 3036 Bellflower Street, Kettering Google Maps Artists Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl designed, fabricated and installed a permanent, site-specific artwork at the Habitat Environmental Center, incorporating approximately 120 aluminum tiles created by Kettering City School students. The following...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Mark EggenschwillerParks and Recreation

Mark Eggenschwiller's fitness goal was a tall order - literally! He recently completed a summit climb of Mt. Elbert, the tallest peak in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Its elevation is approximately 14, 439 feet! With unpredictable weather and thin air at the top, this mountain presents a serious challenge to climbers. "Elbert was the greatest...

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: Jamie JarosikParks and Recreation

Today's 'We Rise Up for Parks & Recreation' spotlight is on Kettering community member, Jamie Jarosik! In addition to her busy career as meteorologist for WDTN, Jamie has a long history of volunteering with Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. She serves with both our Parks Board and Program Advisory Committee, as well as...

Comics Are No JokeParks and Recreation

Think books with pictures are for little kids? Or that comic books are junk food for the brain? Think again! According to several studies, comic books are a great solution for encouraging reluctant readers. And these reluctant readers aren’t just students who are first learning to read – teenagers and adults who aren’t otherwise inclined...

Kevin CrislerParks and Recreation

I think the most important aspect of personal training is to meet people where they are, have a conversation and learn from them what their goals are, what do they want to do moving forward, and let the client take ownership of the process so they feel more empowered in what they are doing. Everyone...

ACTOR SPOTLIGHT: Justine Hempstead!Parks and Recreation

We're shining our spotlight on Justine Hempstead, who has graced our stage in an impressive SEVEN productions over the past 6 years! Justine's KCT journey began when she followed in the footsteps of her cousin Emilie and sister Elise (both proud KCT graduates). Theatre quickly became her passion, and we've been fortunate to watch her...

Virginia Kistler, Mutual Homes, 2018Parks and Recreation

Virginia Kistler Mutual Homes, 2018 Stainless steel Location: Oak Park Google Maps Mutual Homes reflects the meaning of home to Oak Park residents. Kistler was inspired by the characteristics of Oak Park’s 1945 Cape Cod-style homes, the history of the neighborhood, and the words and images shared by its residents today. Kistler found the manufacturing aspect...

Behind the scenes of Kettering’s Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Have you ever wondered what goes into planning a pyrotechnic show? Spoiler alert- it’s quite the process! Kettering’s Go 4th stands out among the area’s fireworks displays – we have several elements you’re not going to find anywhere else. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks in Loveland, Ohio has been in charge of...

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