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Ginger Owen-Murakami & Vicki Van Ameyden, Heritage HabitatsParks and Recreation

Ginger Owen-Murakami & Vicki Van Ameyden, Heritage Habitats November 26 - December 28, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Collaborating artists Ginger Owen-Murakami and Vicki VanAmeyden have come together to create the installation, Heritage Habitats. In this show they...

Art on the Commons 2020Parks and Recreation

Welcome! 2020 may be our 32nd year for Art on the Commons, but it's our first-ever virtual festival! Rosewood Arts Centre, through the City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, with support from the Dayton Daily News, 91.3 WYSO, the Miami Valley Communications Council, the Ohio Arts Council, the Kettering Parks Foundation, The...

Rosewood Art Book ClubParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Presented in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library Jan. 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we partner with Dayton Metro Library for a lively discussion about a current book featuring art and/or artists as central elements. Enjoy light refreshments and the company of fellow art and book lovers at our quarterly events. Free...

Ohio Public Records Act FAQ

What is the Ohio Public Records Act? The Ohio Public Records Act is built on the United States’ historical principle that the records of government are “the people’s records.” Patterson v. Ayers, 171 Ohio St. 369 (1960). The Public Records Act provides citizens with steps to take in order to request records from any public...

Backyard Water Safety Series: Going UnderwaterParks and Recreation

Safety Note: Do not let the learning swimmer hyperventilate or have breath-holding contests. Limit learners to a single inhalation whenever you ask them to hold their breath or submerge. All submersions must be voluntary on the part of the learning swimmer. Crying, sputtering, coughing, choking, or vomiting are signs that a learning swimmer is not...

How To: PinwheelParks and Recreation

Art From Home returns! Today, our facility coordinator, Heather Lea Reid, has a fun pinwheel project that's perfect for summer. Read through the instructions below, then check out her video tutorial! Supplies: 2 sheets of heavy weight paper – contrasting colors Glue stick Crayons (optional) Scissors Pushpin Dowel rod or wooden pencil Hammer Step One:...

37th Mid East Cross Country Championship To Be Held in Kettering

The City of Kettering proudly welcomes the 37th Mid East Cross Country Championship to Indian Riffle Park on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Since its inception, the Mid East Cross Country Championship has been a launching pad for countless collegiate running careers, featuring athletes competing at the highest levels of NCAA competition. The championship is the...

Scuri, Vicki, Schantz, 2020Parks and Recreation

Schantz Avenue Bridge Vicki Scuri SiteWorks Schantz, 2020 Corten steel Location: West Schantz Avenue and South Dixie Avenue The City of Kettering replaced the Schantz Avenue Bridge and commissioned Vicki Scuri SiteWorks (Lake Forest Park, WA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Scuri designed the steel fencing and adjacent tower to be a visible...

How To: Let's Go Make a Kite!Parks and Recreation

Windy spring days are ahead, and Gallery Coordinator Paula Wilmot Kraus has just the thing to make the most of them - homemade kites! When my brothers and I were young we often just made our own kites. It’s simple! Materials: Sticks (straight and thin) A spool of string Scissors Adhesive tape Paper (newspaper, wrapping...

Video Gallery: Art on the Commons 2020Parks and Recreation

Back to the festival homepage Thursday, August 6 Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9 Excursions with Niki Dakota Presents: “Art on the Commons—Art in Uncommon Times" We are gathering on the virtual Excursions Stage at this year's Art on the Commons festival! 91.3 WYSO Excursions emcee Niki Dakota has been asking musical...

McMillan, Jes (Dayton, OH), Bee Ambitious, 2019Parks and Recreation

Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Porcelain ceramic tiles, concrete Location: Haverstick neighborhood Jes McMillan, founder of the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, created a series of permanent sidewalk games for the Haverstick neighborhood of Kettering. McMillan saw an opportunity to engage children in outdoor recreation through her art and address the lack of...

Celebrate 50 Years of Community Development!

April is Community Development Month, and the City of Kettering is celebrating 50 years of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG program supports community development activities that build stronger, more resilient communities. To mark this monumental achievement, local entitlement communities are publicizing celebratory materials, being recognized with proclamations, presenting project highlights and...

Council Term Limits

CHARTER SECTION 3-10. TERM LIMITATION. (a) No person shall be elected to the office of district Council member, at-large Council member, Mayor, or a combination of the three offices, for more than two (2) consecutive terms of four (4) years each; provided that the term served in filling a vacancy or unexpired term shall not...

Kettering Youth CouncilParks and Recreation

Kettering Youth Council Kettering Youth Council is a group of 6th through 12th graders who are committed to making a difference in their community, thereby improving the quality of life for youth in Kettering. This peer-led group plans social and community service opportunities for youth in Kettering. Members include youth from all public and private...

Atalie Gagnet, Blooming Through the Waves, 2022Parks and Recreation

Atalie Gagnet Blooming Through the Waves, 2022 Assistant: Chase Melendez Apprentices: Yara Chaouali, Haley Franklin, Lily Rueckhaus Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering OH 45420 As part of Rosewood Arts Center’s renovation project, a community mural was created in partnership with the community. Designed by Atalie Gagnet, the mural was made possible through a...

17th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

17th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition September 11 – November 18 HWD is a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. This year, 59 artists submitted 166 pieces, from which the juror, Geno Luketic, chose 29 artworks...

City Council

The Mayor and City Council office is located at the Kettering Government Center, staffed by the Clerk of Council. The Mayor and members of Council do not hold regular office hours. The Clerk of Council oversees the day-to-day operations of the Mayor and Council office. The clerk, in addition to answering citizen inquiries, is responsible...

Solo exhibitions by Erin Holscher Almazan and Kate SnowParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce solo exhibitions featuring two Ohio artists, Erin Holscher Almazan and Kate Snow. These exhibitions of paintings and prints will take place from November 23 to December 30, 2020 and will be on view in-person at Rosewood Gallery, as well as here in this virtual gallery. Almazan,...

Kettering PRCA is proud to be reaccredited!Parks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has officially maintained its status among the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2021 NRPA Annual...

Michael FreemanParks and Recreation

I am a Certified Personal Trainer with an accreditation from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I aim to bring value to fitness enthusiasts of any level. New to the gym? I can help. Struggling with accountability? I can help. Hitting a plateau? I'm here to help you push through. Whatever the barrier is that...

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