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Composting

What Is Composting? Composting is turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost through decomposition, essentially nature’s way of recycling. In the U.S., food is the single most common material sent to landfills, and wasted food is responsible for over half of landfill methane emissions. By composting, you are not only diverting waste from the landfill, but...

Stray Cats

The City of Kettering has a new procedure for managing stray cats. Kettering City Council approved the ordinance at their March 12, 2019 meeting. The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center changed their operations and no longer accepts stray cats. Previously, the Kettering Police Department Community Services Officer would take reports of stray cats, locate and...

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...

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...

Athletic Field ConditionsParks and Recreation

This page is updated by 3 p.m. Monday - Friday in the case of athletic field closures. There may also be updates after 3 p.m. and on weekends should the weather necessitate a closure at that time. If you are participating in a league or program not operated by the City of Kettering and have...

12th annual HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery presents the 12th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition On view: August 27 - October 5, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, August 30, 6 - 8pm Free and open to the public Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 12th annual HWD, a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio...

Citizen Police Academy

Citizens Police Academy The Citizens Police Academy is an awareness program designed to increase the information flow both to and from the police department and the public. The program is designed to allow the public to view all facets of police work. It is an 8 week course with the sessions lasting 2 1/2...

Public Records Policy

City of Kettering – Administrative Policies Personnel Policies & Procedures April 2025 Policy Number 813: Public Records This policy repeals Public Records Policy dated June 3, 2022. A. Purpose This policy has been developed to ensure that the City of Kettering is in compliance with the requirements of the State of Ohio Revised Code (R....

Board of Community Relations

Purpose To promote and encourage the creation and maintenance of an inclusive community by fostering equal opportunities and respect for all persons. Proclamation Kettering is home to people with varying backgrounds, incomes, religions, ethnicities, ages and experiences. It is a community that strives to be a welcoming, safe place where everyone feels valued. The...

Kettering Safe Senior Program

Kettering Safe Senior Program Purpose To provide the City of Kettering residents a safe, secure and voluntary program that identifies, locates and/or assists seniors and other residents in times of emergency. Cost No cost to residents except to provide a key if the lock box portion of the program is chosen by participant. Criteria Resident...

Rentals at KRCParks and Recreation

Renting the Kettering Recreation Complex Looking for a place to host your next meeting or party? The Kettering Recreation Complex offers meeting and party room space for groups of various sizes. Rooms can be set up based on your needs and group size. Please fill out the form below for more information regarding room rentals. Kettering...

Kettering Arts CouncilParks and Recreation

The Kettering Arts Council is a 15 member citizen advisory committee comprised of local artists, art educators, community leaders, and those who truly appreciate the arts. The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote...

Financial Assistance ProgramParks and Recreation

Thanks to the Kettering Parks Foundation, financial assistance for recreation programs is available to families in need. Families can qualify for up to $400 to help remove the financial barriers of participating in programs. Steps for Applying for and Receiving AssistanceTo receive financial assistance, the recipient must: Be a resident of the City of KetteringMeet eligibility...

Kettering Fitness Spotlight Nick Johnson!Parks and Recreation

Nick Johnson has been a dedicated member of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC) and Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since May 2023. Now 33 years old, Nick found a community that embraced his uniqueness and helped him overcome personal obstacles related to living with autism spectrum disorder. Diagnosed at age 4, Nick struggled to fit...

Litter

In addition to potentially choking, suffocating, or disabling the aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles and birds, litter decreases the oxygen levels in the water when it decays. Litter is one of he most unsightly forms of pollution in our local waterway but is fortunately the easiest to prevent. No other species on the planet...

Office of the City Manager

Welcome to the Office of the City Manager The City of Kettering operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council makes policy and the City Manager executes that policy. This is much like a corporation in which the Citizens are like stockholders, the Council is like the Board of Directors and the City...

Tax Appointments - Now FullParks and Recreation

**All tax appointment time slots are now full. If you scheduled an appointment with us, please see below for important information.** The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation assistance. All preparers are IRS-certified volunteers. Due to safety protocol, the total number of appointments available this year has been greatly reduced. Appointments will fill...

Spotlight Artist: Sarah HydellParks and Recreation

Sarah Hydell has spent her life doing many forms of art. She has enjoyed watercolor, oil painting, pastels and printmaking. Finally, after numerous lessons at Rosewood Arts Center, Sarah found her true passion in ceramics. She has been working in ceramics for the past 20 years. Sarah’s sculptures awaken the imagination with a wild and...

The View: Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

JUNE 9 - JULY 19, 2025 Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 30th annual The View, a juried exhibition for Ohio artists presenting landscape or land imagery, environmental themes and world issues. Submissions will be accepted starting Saturday, March 1, 2025 on Call for Entry. Entries must be...

Marisa WiltParks and Recreation

I became passionate about strength training in 2001 when I was coached by a competitive lifter who taught me the importance of good form for prevention of injury and the methods of heavy resistance training. In 2017/2018, I worked hard to achieve a new level of performance and was featured in a fitness magazine as...

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