It's a party with the big guy! Play reindeer games, make crafts, enjoy festive refreshments and a morning of holiday fun! There will be festive music and activities until your name is called for a special moment with Santa! To register click here
Naughty Elves have left candy canes all over Polen Farm! Help us clean up their mess and be rewarded candy canes to eat or trim your tree. A hot chocolate and cookies to go station will be set up in the farm's lower level. There will also be a fun craft bag available for you!...
The City of Kettering is conducting a statistically valid survey to support the development of the Kettering Playbook, a master plan for parks, recreation and cultural arts. The survey will be mailed to randomly selected households beginning the week of Nov. 10. Responses will help guide future investments and improvements across the city. Residents who...
Please meet John Moore, the City of Kettering's PRCA fitness patron spotlight of the week! In celebration of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center's 20th birthday this week, we're shouting out the patrons who have been with us since the very beginning! John joined KFWC when we first opened our doors in November...
36th annual Dayton Area Works on Paper Juried Exhibition Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center Jan. 20 - Feb. 28 Closing Reception: Feb. 28 , 1 – 3 p.m. Works on Paper is a juried exhibition created for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. The exhibition features two-and three-dimensional works...
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to celebrate the remarkable resilience of one of our members, Jennifer McVicar. Jennifer is a true inspiration, managing a busy life as a wife, mother of three, a medical technologist at Kettering Cancer Center and a realtor—all while prioritizing her health during her cancer journey.The Power of Presence...
Kettering Community Garage Sale & Tot Shop Sale - Call for Vendors! Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lathrem Senior Center Looking for a reason to get organized and gain back your space? Turn those unused items into cash by being a vendor at our big community sale. Items may include anything from craft supplies,...
Meet Dante Connell, a dedicated member of the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC) group exercise program. Dante discovered the KRC after her longtime instructor retired in 2020. Friends recommended the KRC for its wide variety of class formats and she soon found her fitness home! Dante started her journey with Yoga on Tuesday and Thursday mornings,...
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Last revised 10/15/2025 Director: Bill Tschirhart PRCA Administrative Assistant, Lindsey Whitley Reporting to the PRCA Director:
Division Manager of Cultural Arts, Shayna McConville Cultural Arts Program Supervisor, Andy Dailey Fraze Manager, Rachel Sherwood Ticketing and Merchandise Supervisor, Breck Jordan
Superintendent of Recreation Operations, Shauna Lewallen Facility Manager, Tony Habart Fitness Supervisor, Heather Boyer Superintendent of Recreation Programs, Jen Brandt Aquatics Manager, Matt Laughlin Senior and Adult Program Supervisor, Karen Earley Sports Supervisor, Reed Gibson Program and Youth Development Supervisor, Shenna Manoussakis
Parks Superintendent, Gary Schussler Parks Manager, Ant Brown Parks Manager, Rob Eichenauer Parks Clerk, Chayna Carswell Environmental Education Supervisor, Kerri Miles
The City of Kettering’s Rosewood Arts Centre is now accepting applications for A Rosewood Holiday, taking place Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual event provides an opportunity for local and Rosewood-affiliated artists and students to exhibit and sell their work while supporting Rosewood’s ongoing arts education and community programs. Interested...
November 24 – January 3rd Live Demonstrations and Conversations with the Exhibiting Artists Saturday, December 6th, from 12pm - 2pm Eden Quispe creates interior scenes using inherited quilting techniques, embroidery, printing, and collage. In the opposite gallery, Denny Gerwin will exhibit large scale wood fired ceramic work. Both artists will be on site to demonstrate...
Our Annual Giving Tree program kicks off on Nov. 3, 2025! Curious about how the program works and who it helps? Check out the FAQs below. All gifts are due by Sunday, November 30. How does the Giving Tree work? Guidance counselors in all of the Kettering City Schools work with parents to fill out...
Our junior basketball program focuses on good sportsmanship, developing fundamental basketball skills and a fun experience for kids ages 3-6. Download Junior Fall Basketball Schedule
