Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron, Dottie Atkins, started attending group exercise classes after enjoying a Free Friday spin class. Five years later, she mixes it up with a variety of exercise classes in addition to cycling, skiing, hiking and a Tough Mudder competition. Congrats on all your progress, Dottie! Tell us about yourself and...
Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness staff member is personal trainer Larry Fox, who was inspired to help others live a healthier lifestyle after embarking on his own wellness journey. How long have you been working for the City of Kettering as a personal trainer? What inspired you to become a trainer? I’ve been working for...
33rd Annual Dayton-Area Works on Paper On view January 16 - February 25, 2023 Reception: Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6 - 8 p.m. (awards presentation at 7 p.m.) Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 33rd annual Works on Paper exhibition. The exhibition runs from January 16 through February...
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...
Summer Flea Market Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, local markets/businesses, garage sale items and more. Food trucks and entertainment will also be...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 21, 2023 BUDGET: $45,000 The City of Kettering’s CitySites Public Art Program invites artists to create a permanent outdoor artwork at Rosewood Arts Center. Created to complement or enhance the public spaces around Rosewood’s front entrance, the artwork may include new or modified hardscapes, plantings, sculptures and/or relevant...
Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Cindy Sebastian-Broadstock. Cindy used exercise to help her grow stronger and overcome a challenging medical condition. She now works out four to five days per week in our KRC fitness center in addition to getting outside and walking. Way to go, Cindy! "I’m a 63-year-old woman who has...
Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Leigh Turben, who made exercise a priority after her retirement. She credits becoming stronger and healthier at the KFWC with helping her overcome kidney cancer. Leigh has been cancer-free for 10 years. We're so glad she's chosen to work out with us! Tell us about yourself and how...
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...
Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness staff member, Pete Huffman, is a familiar face at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center - he's been working for the City of Kettering for over 13 years. Pete enjoys connecting with patrons. He was inspired by our patrons and trainers to make some changes to lead a healthier life....
The Habitat Environmental Center is pleased to offer high-quality environmental education programming to community members of all ages. If you have any questions about the positions listed below, please contact the Habitat Environmental Center at 937-296-2477.
Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Darron Baker, who is a health teacher with Kettering City Schools. Darron began his wellness journey after losing his wife to cancer. In the three years since he joined our fitness center, he's lost nearly 100 pounds and has enjoyed making many positive changes to his routine. Congratulations...
