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Choose Your Own Art on the Commons Adventure!Parks and Recreation

You’re alone in your living room in front of a computer. You see something online about an arts festival at Lincoln Park Civic Commons on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s time to make a decision. A: Of course I want to go! That sounds amazing! B: Art is totally not...

Fill your parks prescription for a healthier lifeParks and Recreation

Want proof that parks and recreation promote wellness? Let’s talk about parks prescriptions, an increasingly common therapy that doctors are using in the U.S. and abroad. Several recent studies have shown direct benefits to overall health just from spending some extra time outdoors. According to research published by the International Journal of Environmental Health and...

Community members volunteer at DelcoParks and Recreation

Recently, two young women, both Kettering residents, were spotted doing a good deed at Delco Park. Samantha Sowards and Anna Spragg took it upon themselves to pick up litter in the park earlier this month to help our staff prepare for Kettering’s annual Go 4th Independence Day celebration. “This is the first time we’ve done...

25th Annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

25th ANNUAL THE VIEW JURIED LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION May 28 – July 5 Laura James, Oldest Live Oak, 2018, 5 x 7.5 inches. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 25th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from May 28 through July 5, 2019. There will be an opening reception...

Part Six - Chapter 648 - Peace Disturbances

Behind the Fire Lines at Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

Our biggest party of the year wouldn’t be complete without the main event – Kettering’s amazing fireworks show! Every year, Kettering works with Rozzi Famous Fireworks to bring the party to the skies above Delco Park. This year promises to be the best yet – we even designed the playlist with your help! As you...

Behind the scenes with Sherlock GnomesParks and Recreation

We’re counting down to June’s Movie Under the Stars – everyone’s looking forward to games, an evening in beautiful Delco Park, and of course, Sherlock Gnomes on the big screen. We caught up with Sherlock on the set of his latest gnomantic comedy to chat about his career and his little-known connection to Kettering. PlayKettering: ...

Montgomery County to Conduct Revaluation Field Checks

The Montgomery County Auditor's Office will conduct the next phase of the mandated 2020 Revaluation for Montgomery County this week through July. Locally based Lexur Appraisal Services will complete this work. Beginning this week, they will begin to do field checks in Kettering to verify changes in property characteristics. This will require Lexur’s appraisers to...

Michael Arrigo, Self StarterParks and Recreation

Solo exhibition by Michael Arrigo April 15 - May 17, 2019 Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 - 8 p.m. (artist talks scheduled for 7 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Michael Arrigo and Kasey Ramirez. The exhibitions will run from April 15 through May 17 with...

Kasey Ramirez, Writ in WaterParks and Recreation

Solo exhibition by Kasey Ramirez April 15 - May 17, 2019 Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 - 8 p.m. (artist talks scheduled for 7 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Michael Arrigo and Kasey Ramirez. The exhibitions will run from April 15 through May 17 with...

How to Help in Tornado Recovery Efforts

Kettering is home to unparalleled generosity and as the reality of the region-wide disaster settles in, we know everyone wants to find a way to help those suffering from the tornado devastation. The American Red Cross is providing safe shelter, food, emergency supplies, emotional support and health services to those affected by this disaster. Volunteers...

Bee GamesParks and Recreation

Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Concrete & porcelain 11 Locations in the Haverstick Neighborhood Discover a neighborhood through sidewalk games with the public artwork Bee Ambitious! Placed in 11 locations around the Haverstick neighborhood, Bee Ambitious includes a broken beehive represented in a 29-foot mosaic on Mendota Court, and 10 mosaic bees scattered...

Kettering Water Update

***05.28.2019 - 2:15PM Update: TIPS FOR BOIL ADVISORY *** All those in the city of Kettering remain under a boil water advisory and Montgomery County is asking that everyone continue to conserve water. Tips from the CDC on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: Boiling water Fill a pot with water. Heat the water...

MVCC GATEway Project

You may have wondered what is happening with the giant spools of blue and orange conduit being installed throughout the Miami Valley. Led by the Miami Valley Communication Council and Miami Valley Education Computer Association, a fiber optic service ring is being installed to connect the communities of Kettering, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, West Carrollton, Miamisburg...

Show Us Your Heart

If you volunteer in Kettering, either for the city, a faith-based organization, a scout group, a non-profit agency, a school, a hospital, etc., we need you for a unique photo opportunity! In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the City of Kettering Volunteer Program, hundreds of volunteers are needed to create a human “heart” shape...

No Solicitors Window Clings

Door to door solicitation is permitted in the City of Kettering. Property owners are able to discourage door to door solicitors by posting a sign which is at least 3" x 4" in size that says “No Solicitors” in letters at least 3/4" tall. If an unwanted solicitor approaches your property ignoring the sign,...

Ready, set, summer!Parks and Recreation

Getting Adventure Reef Water Park back in action after a long winter is no easy task. From maintenance to cleaning to staffing to stocking, it takes staff from three areas to get Kettering’s favorite swim spot summer ready. Here’s a quick rundown on what it takes to prep the water park for hours of summer...

Hand Built Pottery offers endless ways to createParks and Recreation

Hand-built pottery is created without the use of a potter’s wheel. Instructor Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow has taught several ceramics classes at Rosewood, including Hand Built Pottery. A Rosewood instructor since 2017, she is also a former Sinclair Community College arts faculty member. We caught up with her to find out all about hand building and what...

5 Tips for Maintaining your Wellness GoalsParks and Recreation

Have you enjoyed success in reaching your wellness goals? Did you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions? Congratulations! It’s not easy to stick with a wellness journey, so give yourself some love. You may have reached your goal, but your journey isn’t over. Falling back into old habits means undoing all your hard work...

Department Awards and Personnel Recognition

Retirements 2024 Retirements FF/P Todd Myers - 25 years of service (5 with KFD) 2023 Retirements Capt. Jeff Greenup (23 Years of Service) FF/P Bob Knedler (30 Years of Service) FF/P Jim Koller (24 Years of Service) Capt. Jim McGrath (25 Years of Service) FF/P Dave Parker (26 Years of Service) ...

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