Search Results

Velislav Minekov, Untitled, 2002Parks and Recreation

Velislav Minekov Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Indian Riffle Park Google Maps Velislav Minekov’s Untitled sculpture weighs approximately 13,500 pounds and depicts a recurring theme from his artwork, incorporating stalactites which are leg and foot extensions sandwiched between a parted egg shape. The whimsical nature of his work is well known throughout Bulgaria. Velislav Minekov was born and...

Keith Thompson

The City of Kettering joins the entire Kettering community in mourning the loss of Keith Thompson, a beloved leader of our Kettering Police Department and former member of Kettering City Council. Keith Thompson was a dedicated public servant, selflessly giving 55 years of support and dedication to the best interests of the Kettering community. In...

Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski, Infinite LoopParks and Recreation

September 21 – October 16 Reception: September 20, 2 – 4pm Artist Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski of Columbus exhibits Infinite Loop, an abstract, mixed media painting installation. Artist Statement: Life can lead us on wild tangents: our lives are a cumulative history of strange paths taken, tangled and interwoven relations. Couplings, relationships, uncouplings; people come into our lives and...

The View 31st Annual Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center from June 9 - July 19 with a closing reception on July 19 from 1-3 p.m. The View is a juried exhibition for artists living in Ohio and working in all media. This year, 107 individual artists submitted a total of 300 pieces. From these the juror, Liz Maugans, selected...

Hamilton Dixon, Motion, 2015Parks and Recreation

Hamilton Dixon Motion, 2015 Steel Location: Kettering Government Center South Google Maps Hamilton Dixon has created forged steel sculptures throughout the Dayton area, and his artwork is collected in numerous private and public commissions. “The most fluid design is sometimes the most complex thing to make—that’s what fun to me—to make a piece of steel look...

Play is the Way, Part IIParks and Recreation

Last month, we brought you the many reasons why outdoor play is essential for kids. But does the need to engage in free play outside magically stop at age 18? Absolutely not! A number of recent studies point to the value of outdoor play for adults, but those same studies suggest that neighborhood parks are...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Darron BakerParks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Darron Baker, who is a health teacher with Kettering City Schools. Darron began his wellness journey after losing his wife to cancer. In the three years since he joined our fitness center, he's lost nearly 100 pounds and has enjoyed making many positive changes to his routine. Congratulations...

Safe Routes to School Program

The Kettering Safety Section provides information on developing safe ways of getting to school. This information can be used in the community to help children safely navigate their neighborhood. Also, It can be used by teachers as classroom resources. Safety Section members are committed to working pro-actively with school and neighborhood communities to...

26th Annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to present the annual The View juried landscape exhibition. For the first time in its 26 year history, the 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. New for this...

Cynthia Gregory, The Poet's DeskParks and Recreation

Cynthia Gregory, The Poet's Desk March 6 – April 7, 2017 Reception Thursday, March 9, 6-8pm Kentucky-based artist Cynthia Gregory, whose studio work integrates drawing, sculpture, and furniture-making to illuminate themes of time, history, accumulation, and containment, exhibited a body of work titled The Poet’s Desk. "A significant source of inspiration fueling my work rests...

Police Records

The Records Section is staffed by three full-time Records Specialists that ensure the integrity of the reporting process within the police department. The Records Specialists are trained in current applicable laws and guidelines regarding records management. The section facilitates a wide variety of tasks dealing with both internal and external customers and communication. Records operates...

West Dorothy Lane Resurfacing

Project Description The scope of this project along Dorothy Lane includes milling and applying a 2.5-inch asphalt resurfacing over approximately 3.14 miles. The project extends from the intersection with South Dixie Highway to Haig Avenue, just west of the intersection with Wilmington Pike. Project Update The final paving on Dorothy Lane is expected to be...

How do I pay for each trip?Parks and Recreation

First time users must be registered at least one week prior to their first ride and a Rider’s Card must be purchased before making an appointment. Cards can be purchased in the amounts of $12, $24 and $48. When you schedule your trip and will need a new card tell the dispatcher and the driver...

Stephanie McGuinness, Recent WorksParks and Recreation

June 29 – July 24 Reception: June 28, 2 – 4pm Painter Stephanie McGuinness of Englewood shares Recent Works, a series that explores how life events in the outside world become apparent in the domestic landscape. Artist Statement: I have long been interested in how life events physically manifest themselves within the realm of private spaces. Collecting discarded notes...

Terry Glass, Route 66: An Artistic JourneyParks and Recreation

October 17 – November 18, 2016 Reception: Thursday, October 20, 6 – 8pm Photographer Terry Glass of Tipp City is exhibiting a series of photographs entitled Route 66: An Artistic Journey. Inspired by The Mother Road, a book by Michael Wallis, Glass made this body of work during two separate trips to the iconic former highway in...

Bruce E. Duke Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors

Kettering (OH) City Council Member Bruce E. Duke was re-elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the 2022 City Summit in Kansas City, MO. Duke was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership activities. NLC...

Administrative Policies and Procedures

The policies provided below are for convenience and reference. Official policies are on file at the City of Kettering. These policies may be revised, at any time, at the discretion of the City Manager or the Acting City Manager. Should it be determined that any Federal, State, City Law, Regulation, Charter or Ordinance, or any...

CANCELED: Public Hearing for Rezoning

The public hearing scheduled to take place at the October 23, 2018 City Council meeting for the requested rezoning of parcels at 104 Carrlands Avenue and 15 Southmoor Circle NE which would allow for the construction of Raising Cane's location is canceled. The applicant has withdrawn their request. RCO Limited informed the city that they...

Where can I find information on the BMX track?Parks and Recreation

Our BMX track is located at Delco Park (1700 Delco Park Drive). The track is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily, unless it is in use for a BMX tournament. All youth must be accompanied and supervised by and adult. Proper safety equipment is strongly encouraged for all riders. To prevent damage...

Ice Skating ProgramsParks and Recreation

Whether you or your child are interested in learning to maneuver around the ice during open skate with friends, spin and jump like a figure skater or playing hockey, we have a class for you! Ice Skating Classes The Kettering Ice Arena is proud to welcome you to the Learn to Skate USA program, a...

Filters

935 Results Found