Charles Sharbaugh, Roadscape, 2020, solid teak wood & various domestic & imported veneers 16th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition On view August 15 - September 16, 2022 Reception Saturday, September 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. For the inaugural exhibition in Rosewood’s new exhibition space, Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the 16th annual HWD,...
Happy Friday! This week's featured fitness patron is Marybeth Rutledge, who works out at both the Kettering Recreation Complex and Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center with the goal of staying fit, managing joint issues due to arthritis and keeping personal trainer Ben from getting an ego. Congratulations on all your wellness progress, Marybeth! Tell us...
We're about to kick off a very busy weekend! Our fall special events calendar is underway, and we can't wait to see you. Here are our five picks for fun around Kettering during the days ahead: EcoFest 2022 Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be entertained and inspired during this NEW Kettering event...
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...
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...
It’s Friday, and that means we’re highlighting another one of our wonderful fitness members! Meet fitness patron and former Kettering School board member, Dick DeLon, who works out at the KFWC with the goal of staying healthy and active. Congrats on all your progress towards your wellness goals, Dick! Tell us about yourself and how...
The long 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. Kids love the farm-themed splash pad and playground...
The renovated and expanded John and Betty Meyer Pickleball Courts at Kennedy Park opened June 25, 2023. The courts were expanded from 6 to 12 and resurfaced. Around 50-100 patrons can be found playing each morning and hundreds of recreational pickleball players are utilizing the facility weekly. The courts are located at 5073 Bigger Road,...
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 results are in! Our 2022 Community Survey results have arrived – and we’re blushing. Ninety-eight percent of the Kettering residents who answered the 2022 City of Kettering Community Survey rated the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ when assessing our overall service to the community. The last time we...
It's Friday, and that means we're highlighting another one of our wonderful fitness members! Meet fitness patron Katrina Focht, who works out at the KRC with the goal of being more physically fit and maintaining a healthy weight. Congrats on all your progress towards your wellness goals, Katrina! 1. Tell us about yourself and how...
George Armstrong, Mercer County, 2022, raku ceramics, wood, metal 28th annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition On view June 27 - July 29, 2022 Reception Saturday, July 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 28th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from June 27 through...
After a long heatwave this summer, we're ready for some crisp weather, apple pie and the awesome offerings in our digital Fall 2022 program guide. Please note that due to a supply chain issue, we're experiencing a delay with the print version of our Fall 2022 program guide. The digital version is available to browse...
Today's Fitness Spotlight is on our very own fitness team! We love that so many of our wonderful fitness staff members choose our facilities for their own personal workouts while off the clock. Recently, we asked them why they choose to do so - many of them cited the positive community atmosphere at both of...
Rounding out our week (and month!) of National Park & Recreation Month spotlights, today's featured staff members are Tom Dues (pictured above) and Sandy Turner, both from our Parks Division. Tom Dues: Jack of All Trades When you need a well informed leader to take charge and carry out the management duties of a project...
