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Pop quiz time! Our youth sports programs are designed to teach kids not only how to play the game, but how to play it fairly. Learning cooperation and practicing good sportsmanship are some of the biggest benefits of being on a youth sports team. The behavior parents model from the sidelines is just as important...
Prepare for Thanksgiving by learning everything you ever wanted to know about turkeys through stories, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Meet live turkeys from Griffin’s Willow Farms! Parents are welcome to stay. Ages 6 - 11. Fee: $7/resident; $8/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center View the registration page and enroll now!
Mary Crockett is a newer member of Team Rosewood. Stop by the front desk and say hello if you haven't met her yet! We caught up with Mary about working at Rosewood, her impressive career in community development and what she enjoys outside the office. How long have you been at Rosewood? What do you...
Happy November! We hope you'll take some time out to be with your loved ones this month as the holiday rush begins. We've rounded up ten great ways to relax, celebrate, learn and PLAY in Kettering this Thanksgiving season. 1. Turkey Feathers at the Habitat, November 22 Learn all about turkeys through stories, crafts and...
Santa has his elves; we have our tireless Parks Division. Every holiday season, crews tackle the huge task of making Lincoln Park into Kettering’s shining holiday showplace. Naturally, this is a tough and time-consuming job. If you struggle to hang a strand of icicle lights on your porch, just imagine decorating an entire city park!...
Adam Redding is an Assistant Facility Coordinator and a newer member of Team Rosewood. You may have seen his friendly face while registering for a class or attending an event. Stop by the front desk and say hello if you haven't met him yet! We caught up with Adam about working at Rosewood and what...
We talk a lot about the benefits of team sports for kids, but staying active and participating in a leisure activity with friends is just as important for adults. According to research by the Harvard University School of Public Health, adult sports leagues reduce the risk of a heart disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers...
One of our favorite holiday sights in Kettering is the beautiful Mayor’s Tree in Lincoln Park Civic Commons. The tree’s crowning moment is the Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting, and afterward, it shines all season long. So, where does this holiday giant come from? The tree is harvested as part of a service provided by the...
Have you ever visited Rosewood Gallery? We hope so! It's one of the region's artistic gems, offering three juried exhibitions and five pairs of solo exhibitions per year, representing a mix of local and national artists. We asked Gallery Coordinator Paula Kraus to explain what makes Rosewood Gallery unique and what goes into planning each...
Want to make a positive impact on cultural arts programs in your community? The Kettering Arts Council needs your voice! This volunteer group of residents is focused on access to the arts for all ages, encouraging a passion for the arts and promoting art appreciation and education. This committee not only promotes and enhances appreciation of...
Rosewood Art Centre’s 1st Portfolio Exchange is open for submissions! This is an excellent opportunity to acquire exhibition quality print work from talented artists in the region. Artists of all levels are invited to submit an edition of ten original prints in exchange for an assortment of eight different original prints by other participants plus...
13TH ANNUAL HWD JURIED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION August 26 – October 4 Reception: Sunday, September 8, 2- 4 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the 13th annual HWD, 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....
