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Online registration has proved a big challenge for many of our patrons. Your calls and social media comments didn’t go unheard. Starting September 11, 2017, we’ll be launching a three-day update process to our registration system. The system will be down from September 11 – 13. And remember – our registration site is separate from...

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...

Today for National Park & Recreation Month, we’re highlighting the ‘We Are Kettering’ Project, a community-wide effort to provide Kettering’s kids with protective factors and increase their resilience to face life and behavioral challenges. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a tool schools use to improve student behavior and make school a safe place....

Calling all pass members! Our popular Share the Love event returns next week - bring a buddy along to our fitness centers from Feb. 13 - 19, and your buddy works out for free. Buddies must be age 18+ with a signed fitness waiver. One free guest per pass member. One of the best ways...

As the Director of Kettering’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Mary Beth O’Dell is committed to ensuring that the community has access to the highest quality parks and recreation experiences possible. Under her leadership, our department has been recognized with a host of honors, including several re-accreditations through CAPRA and the 2014 National...

Thom Meyer was born in Rochester, New York. He attended college at the University of South Florida, received his Masters from Wright State University, and earned post-grad hours at Miami University. Thom retired after 35 years of teaching Art Photography at Fairmont High School, where he was also the Muse Machine advisor and Art Department...

Today, we continue our month-long series of spotlights in celebration of National Park & Recreation Month and 2022’s theme, We Rise Up For Parks & Recreation. Kettering Arts Council member Tracy McElfresh is a beloved and very active member of the Kettering community! Not only has she served on the KAC for several years, but...

This week, we turn the spotlight on Jessica Bernal, a fantastic member who proves that dedication to health and fitness can thrive even amidst the busy schedule of a homeschooling mom! A Year of Commitment Jessica joined the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center in June 2023. Since then, she's become a familiar face, inspiring others...

From dance to swimming to traditional exercise, Kettering is full of ways for senior adults to have fun and stay healthy! Check out this selection of indoor activities to keep your exercise plan going during the chillier weather. 1. Senior Drop-In Gym Offered weekday mornings to adults ages 55+, this is the perfect opportunity to...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Jim Cunningham, who has been working out at the KFWC for almost 10 years! After suffering a stroke last year, he has been returning to his workout routine and continuing to work toward his goal of becoming a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Thanks for choosing to work out...

The weekend is almost here! Get out and explore something new. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: Stop by Rosewood Gallery The gallery space is brand new, and so is Rosewood's main entrance. Currently on view is the top-notch HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition, featuring 3-D artwork from across...

The weekend is almost here! Get out and explore something new. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: The J.F. Kennedy Park Splash Pad Pool season may be over, but the splash pad remains open weekends through September, weather permitting. The extended forecast looks like it's cooling off, so...

This week, we shine the spotlight on Scott Goss, a dedicated patron of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC). Scott, originally from Toledo, spent eight years serving in the Army before relocating to Dayton from Charleston, SC, about a year ago. He joined the KRC in October and has been an active participant in our group...

It’s Friday, and that means we’re highlighting another one of our wonderful fitness members! Meet fitness patron Molly Hofacker, who works out at the KRC with the goal of staying healthy and exercising daily. Congrats on all your progress towards your wellness goals, Molly! Tell us about yourself and how long you've been a member...

Want to have your best Fourth of July ever? Check out our top tips for enjoying Kettering’s spectacular Go 4th celebration and join us on July 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. at Delco Park.  Tip #1 Get comfortable for an evening of patriotic fun. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, refreshments and your camera. Please leave...