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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...

AQUATICS SPOTLIGHT: Meet Tom McManus! Parks and Recreation

This week's aquatics spotlight shines on Tom McManus, a devoted member of our Kettering Recreation Complex community since 2010! After retiring from Civil Service with the Department of Defense in 2009, Tom moved from California to Kettering to be closer to family. He quickly made our aquatic center part of his regular routine, visiting three...

Volunteer - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do I go about becoming a volunteer? The first step is to complete an application. Once we receive your information we will contact you. Select this link to complete an application Must I be a City of Kettering resident to volunteer for the City of Kettering? ...

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American...

My Park ProgramParks and Recreation

My Park Program Our community’s 22 parks are a much loved part of Kettering life. From our larger, bustling parks to the smaller neighborhood spaces, residents can choose to be part of the action or to just get close to nature. And, we all have our favorite park where we spend the most time and...

Current ExhibitionParks and Recreation

CURRENT EXHIBITION 19th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition September 29 – November 8, 2025 Closing Reception: Saturday, November 8, 1 - 3 pm Free and open to the public HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states and is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted...

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: John BeimelParks and Recreation

Celebrating Excellence in Personal Training!Meet John Beimel, a standout member of our fitness family whose passion for transformation and client success sets him apart. Through his unique blend of expertise and encouragement, John creates an environment where fitness goals become achievable realities.CLIENT SUCCESS STORY Featured Client: Jayne Cassel"John has transformed my fitness experience with his patient,...

Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest 6th-12th Grade

General Rules Select an artist from the list provided. Choose one of their famous works and reimagine it with a visual art form of your own interpretive style. It may be a painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or photography Provide an artist statement that includes the following: A short bio of the original artist; An explanation...

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...

ALL APPOINTMENTS FULL - AARP Income Tax Preparation Assistance Appointment Scheduling Begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025!Parks and Recreation

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL FOR 2025 The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation help to anyone and if you’re 50 and older, and can’t afford a tax preparation service, this program is made especially for you. The preparers are IRS-certified volunteers who understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes...

Meet the Ice Force Synchronized Skating Team!Parks and Recreation

Olympics month continues! The 2018 Winter Games kicked off on February 9 in Pyeongchang, South Korea with plenty of exciting competition still to come. Today, we’re continuing our series on the talented figure skaters and hockey players who call the Kettering Ice Arena home. We talked to Christy Lemoine, a coach of Ice Force Synchronized...

Kennedy Park Pickleball CourtsParks and Recreation

The renovated and expanded John and Betty Meyer Pickleball Courts at Kennedy Park opened June 25, 2023. The courts were expanded from 6 to 12 and resurfaced. Around 50-100 patrons can be found playing each morning and hundreds of recreational pickleball players are utilizing the facility weekly. The courts are located at 5073 Bigger Road,...

Kettering Fitness Spotlight: Kim Whitehead!Parks and Recreation

The Kettering Parks and Recreation department is spotlighting one of their most popular and longest-standing fitness instructors this month - Kim Whitehead. Kim has been teaching registered yoga classes for the city since 1998 and eventually expanded her teaching to cover other exercise types like TRX/Deep Stretch, Cycling, and a Chair Exercise class at the...

Member Spotlight: Garry Muldoon!Parks and Recreation

Garry Muldoon began his fitness journey at Kettering Recreation Complex in 2010, first using the indoor track before purchasing his yearly Fitness Pass in 2011. Every May, he renews this pass as his "gift of health." Despite facing numerous heart and circulation issues over the years, Garry has maintained his fitness routine. "Without my strength...

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Patty Santoianni - 8 Years of Innovation & Excellence!Parks and Recreation

Meet Paula Barrows, whose incredible 8-year fitness journey with Patty showcases the power of consistent, creative training with a dedicated professional! "I've been working out with Patty for nearly 8 years, and she never ceases to amaze me. Each session brings something new and challenging - a testament to her dedication to research and keeping...

Works on Paper 2015Parks and Recreation

January 26 – February 27 Reception: January 25, 2 – 4pm About Works on Paper Works on Paper is a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This year, 70 artists from Dayton and the surrounding areas submitted 175 pieces, from which the juror, Sean Wilkinson, chose 39 artworks, representing...

Board of Community Relations

City of Kettering 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,...

Sustainable Landscaping

Sustainable Landscape Award Nominate your or someone else's property for the Sustainable Landscape Award! This award is a part of the Kettering Neighborhood Pride Program for a selected home or business that demonstrates sustainable gardening methods and/or landscape. Fill out the Neighborhood Pride Nomination Form, and select Sustainable Landscape as the type of property that...

Fitness Tips: Strength TrainingParks and Recreation

Today's 12 Days of Fitness tip will help you with your strength training goals! Don't have strength training goals? You should - strength training offers tremendous benefits to your fitness and wellness levels. A couple days of resistance training per week can lead to big changes in your body. It'll strengthen your muscles and bones,...

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