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Member Spotlight: Amanda Berlon!

Posted on November 21, 2025

This week, we're shining a light on Amanda Berlon, who has been a regular at the Kettering Recreation Complex for the last four years (and a KRC parent for much longer!). Personal Journey to the Pool: After two significant spine surgeries following a life of physical work and previous trauma, Amanda looked for a safe...
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Kettering’s Neil Smalley Named Outstanding Citizen of the Year

Posted on November 20, 2025

Kettering Parks Foundation founding member Neil Smalley has been named the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). The prestigious statewide award recognizes outstanding citizens, volunteers and community board members who have significantly enhanced parks and recreation in their communities. Smalley's recognition celebrates over 40 years of dedicated...
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Rosewood Arts Center Program Earns State Recognition

Posted on November 19, 2025

The City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department recently earned a third place Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Award of Excellence in the Recreation Programs category! Rosewood Art Center's Printmaking for All program was recognized among innovative programs from parks and recreation departments across the state. Printmaking for All offers free workshops...

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