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Published 4/11/2008 9:57:00 AM
Kenton County Relay For Life Needs Volunteers
The Relay For Life committee is looking for more Teams and Team Captains for this year’s Relay For Life event June 13 & 14, 2008
Published 4/25/2008 9:22:00 AM
NKYHELPS at Fountain Square
A Volunteer Fair and Celebration was held at Fountain Square on Friday April 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Published 4/28/2008 9:15:00 AM
NKYHELPS at Fountain Square
On Friday April 18th, a Volunteer Fair was held in Fountain Square in Cincinnati, OH.
Published 5/5/2008 6:54:00 AM
Active Seniors Enjoy Ludlow Senior Center
The Ludlow Senior Center, located at 808 Elm Street (Rt 8), opened its doors in 1992 to residents of Ludlow and surrounding cities over for individuals 60 years of age.
Published 5/5/2008 6:58:00 AM
600 volunteers help elderly homeowners for PWC's Repair Affair May 10
Over 600 volunteers will make home repairs for 70 elderly homeowners for People Working Cooperatively’s Repair Affair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10!
Published 5/5/2008 7:43:00 AM
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NKADD ANNUAL AWARDS
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) is seeking nominations for the principal recognitions made at their Annual Meeting.
Published 5/5/2008 7:47:00 AM
Great American Cleanup 2008
Great American Cleanup volunteers overcame Cincinnati rain Sponsored by Great American Insurance Great American Cleanup volunteers overcame Cincinnati rain Sponsored by Great American Insurance Group
Published 5/5/2008 7:48:00 AM
Newport’s Bike Month Events
May is Bike Month, and Newport has a full schedule of Bike Month Events. Join Bike Newport at the events below and help support a bike-friendly city!
Published 5/5/2008 7:50:00 AM
Join Cub Scouts! - Hit a Home Run for Scouting!
Cub Scouts is inviting boys to join who are now in Kindergarten through 4th grade and who will enter first grade through fifth grade in the fall.
Published 5/5/2008 7:58:00 AM
Summer School for children with Cerebral Palsy
The Conductive Learning Center is now conducting assessments for enrollment in our Summer Camp.
Published 5/5/2008 8:00:00 AM
Community Yard Sale May 3 Benefits Gateway Criminal Justice Association
Edgewood, Ky. -- The Pi Kappa Epsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association at Gateway Community and Technical College is hosting a yard sale Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Published 5/29/2008 6:08:00 PM
OPA congratulates local artist
Congratulations to Tom Bluemlein OPA from Ft. Mitchell, KY for winning the Fine Art Studio On-line Award of Excellence at the 17th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils for his painting “Gentle Flight”.
Published 5/29/2008 6:10:00 PM
SCORE Business Seminar at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
GET GREAT BUSINESS ADVICE FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Published 5/29/2008 6:31:00 PM
Scout's put flags on Veterans Graves for Memorial Day
On Saturday May 24 at 9 AM the scouts and parents from Troop 779 will be assisting the Ladies Auxiliary from the Ralph Fulton Post 6423, to put flag's on every veteran’s grave at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Dixie Hwy.,in Erlanger, Ky.
Published 5/29/2008 6:32:00 PM
Cornerstone Montessori School in Highland Heights Offers Summer Camp
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY—Cornerstone Montessori School is once again offering summer camp programs for area children pre-primary through sixth grade.
Published 5/29/2008 6:33:00 PM
YMCA Looking for Character Awards Nominations
In Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, there are many teens who are giving selflessly of themselves for the good of others.
Published 5/29/2008 6:34:00 PM
Memory of Williams brothers lives on through scholarship
Eric Meier, recent graduate of Covington Catholic High School, wasn’t sure what to expect as he was pulled from class, May 9th by Principal Mike Clines.
Published 5/29/2008 6:34:00 PM
Ursuline Student Council Activities Real Big Rewards
Through year-long fundraising activities culminating in the rite of spring called Spirit Week, Ursuline's Student Council donated $27,654.08 for the Student Council Scholarship Fund.
Published 5/29/2008 6:36:00 PM
Duke Energy returns to Timber Hill to make additional repairs
Most work days Duke Energy’s Diana Fox spends much of her days talking on the phone.
Published 5/29/2008 6:36:00 PM
VMA Fifth Graders have Curb Enthusiasm!
Fifth graders at Villa Madonna Academy, with the help of State Farm's Good Neighbor Grant, are decorating and distributing 335 canvas grocery bags to promote the 3R's and a greener world for tommorrow.
Published 5/29/2008 6:37:00 PM
Kids for Kids in St. Elizabeth Emergency Room
Kindergarten and second graders at St. Cecilia School created books for children using St. Elizabeth South's Emergency Room.
Published 5/29/2008 6:13:00 PM
Parents raising funds to give gift of sight to 5-year-old son.
Jacob is a very happy and loving 5-year-old little boy who was born with a very rare condition called Optic Nerve Hypoplasia.
Published 5/29/2008 6:14:00 PM
DaVita in Memorial Day Parade
A Special thanks to all the DaVita Teammates and their families who took part in this years Memorial Day Parade in Floreence, Ky.
Published 5/29/2008 6:22:00 PM
STARS Grief Support for Kids Summer Day Camp
Erlanger, Kentucky- May 23, 2008 – The STARS grief support for kids and their caregivers program is hosting a one-day camp for children who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
Published 6/11/2008 12:43:00 PM
Have Fun this Summer at Head Start Summer Day Camp
COVINGTON, KY. –“Mom, I’m bored” won’t be one of the things you will have to hear this summer if your children attend the Head Start Summer Day Camp.
Published 6/11/2008 12:43:00 PM
Do you have a window a/c to spare?
am trying to find someone that could donate window a/c unit to an elderly man in Florence. He has a central air unit that is completely shot from what we understand.
Published 6/12/2008 1:17:00 PM
Wetland Reserve Program (WPR) Sign-up
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky has announced the next WRP application-ranking deadline is June 20, 2008.
Published 6/12/2008 1:18:00 PM
Taylor Mill Elementary students raise more than $2400
Students and teachers at Northern Kentucky’s Taylor Mill Elementary had a special reason to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, sure the winning team got a pizza party but what’s more important to them was helping out a fellow student Kylie Meyer.
Published 6/11/2008 12:45:00 PM
Ft. Thomas Lodge # 808 celebrates 100th Birthday on June 29th,2008 @ 2 PM!
The Fort Thomas Lodge #808 under the leadership of its Worshipful Master- Rev. Robert "Ashley" Beagle and his core of officers - Bob Peelman, Joe Loy, Ed Harber, George Gore,Paul Luersen, Ryan Engle, Phil Thornberg and Eric Creech will celebrate its 100th Birthday
Published 6/18/2008 6:22:00 AM
Pantry Hours Extended Due to Need for Food
Summer can be a time of relaxation, but our clients face a different reality.
Published 7/2/2008 1:41:00 PM
FREE DAY CAMP on Thursday, July 17th for Boone County girls age 5-11 years old...
Attention Boone County Girls!
Published 5/29/2008 6:26:00 PM
Mayor Callery Celebrates with Student Good Neighbors
Mayor Callery rewarded Prince of Peace first & second graders for their year long service learning project benefitting a newly founded New Orleans, LA school.
Published 6/11/2008 12:16:00 PM
Please come out for the Benefit!
Benefit for Pat Brickler on Friday the 27th of June at 7:00 pm in Latonia, KY.
Published 6/11/2008 12:41:00 PM
Serving Up a Helping Hand
COLD SPRING, KY — Over the years, John Dunn has accumulated a list of titles that show his affinity for serving others, among them Army officer, legal instructor and successful attorney.
Published 4/23/2008 8:39:00 AM
Town & Country's National Senior Health & Wellness Event
Town & Country Sports & Health Club Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day with Local Seniors
Published 5/5/2008 7:52:00 AM
Good Neighbor Service Learning Celebration
First & Second graders at Prince of Peace were celebrated on National/Global Youth Service Day for being good neighbors to St. Leo the Great Consolidated School in New Orleans.
Published 4/11/2008 10:00:00 AM
Turfway Park and Florence Elementary Final Race
Both Turfway Park and Florence Elementary completed their final race.
Published 3/5/2008 8:42:00 AM
Third Graders Make Blankets for Babies at St. Elizabeth
In groups of 4 or 5, the students hand-made fleece blankets on Valentine's Day as a way to give back to their community.
Published 3/5/2008 8:55:00 AM
Met Club awards $50,000 to Reds Community Fund
The Reds Community Fund was presented with a check for $50,857.55 from Covington’s Metropolitan Club on Feb. 14, 2007.
Published 3/5/2008 5:52:00 PM
NKYHelps.org Launch Event a Success
On Leap Day, Feb. 29, NKYHelps.org, launched to offer one-stop access for volunteer opportunities.
Published 3/10/2008 4:58:00 PM
WAVE Foundation receives $5,000 from Duke Energy for underprivileged students
The WAVE Foundation's "Friends of Finstitute" received a $5,000 donation from Duke Energy
Published 4/4/2008 8:44:00 AM
Rising Star Studios Celebrates Community Involvement
Rising Star Studios, a local program in support of youths diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other communication and mental challenges, had a busy and productive February.
Published 5/5/2008 6:50:00 AM
Benefit for Mike Wilson on May 31st!
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is asking for your help.
Published 4/16/2008 7:10:00 AM
Drywall donation aids project
Cold Spring, KY, April 14, 2008 – Campbell Lodge Boys' Home announced receiving a donation of 578 pieces of drywall from Lafarge Gypsum on April 10.
Published 6/12/2008 1:26:00 PM
St. Vincent De Paul kicks off annual fan drive at Coney Island on June 13
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in cooperation with WCPO-TV Channel 9, Coney Island, Huntington Bank and Cincinnati Firefighters Union Local 48, is asking Greater Cincinnati residents to help local families in need
Published 4/16/2008 7:13:00 AM
Generous Spirit of Burlington Elementary Students, Teachers, and Families
This year marks the third year Burlington Elementary students will conduct a walk-a-thon, with a portion of the funds raised going to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Published 5/5/2008 6:53:00 AM
Walton Verona Elementary Celebrates Earth Day in a Special way.
Walton Verona Elementary School celebrated Earth day in a different way this year.
Published 5/5/2008 7:55:00 AM
Block-a-thon at Holy Family School Races to Success
Holy Family School, Covington is creating a culture of caring as part of their curriculum.
Published 4/4/2008 8:46:00 AM
Artist Donates Prints
Local artist Tom Gaither donated a print of Confedrate General John Hunt Morgan
Published 4/4/2008 8:46:00 AM
Volunteers Needed
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass’ Northern Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), has been giving a helping hand to people with Medicare in navigating the healthcare maze for many years.
Published 4/4/2008 8:49:00 AM
Conner High School Safety Expo Provides Lessons to Kids
150 Conner High School student members of the Health and Human Services Academy presented the Conner High School Safety Expo, March 18 and 19.
Published 4/11/2008 9:51:00 AM
Scholarship Available from Jaycees
The Boone County Jaycees are offering two college scholarships, each in the amount of $500, to a senior graduating in 2008 from a high school in Boone County.
Published 3/28/2008 7:57:00 AM
Local Realtor Helps Homeless from Home Sales
Sibcy Cline Realtor, Erin Gillispie is launching a new initiative to give back to homeless individuals in Northern Kentucky.
Published 3/5/2008 8:54:00 AM
Taylor Mill Elementary Student Council sponsored food drive
The Taylor Mill Student Council sponsored a food and personal care items drive for Action Ministries.
Published 3/28/2008 8:08:00 AM
Caring for Kosovo
At Grant’s Lick Elementary, Amanda Wolery’s third grade class has built a partnership that her students will never forget.
Published 3/28/2008 8:17:00 AM
Reiley Penny Drive
Rhonda Baker’s first grade class at Reiley elementary sponsored a penny drive that benefited Main Street City Mission.
Published 3/28/2008 7:55:00 AM
R.C. DURR DAY CAMP OFFERS YOUNGSTERS NEW EXPERIENCES
For both parents and kids, it’s never too early to start thinking about plans for the summer.
Published 4/4/2008 8:43:00 AM
Kentucky Small Business Development Center Partners with Eisen
With small businesses failing at alarming rates, and with the economy in a relative downturn, expertise to properly navigate the small business landscape has never been more important.
Published 4/11/2008 9:55:00 AM
Tim Frodge, New Director of One Stop Northern Kentucky
On behalf of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, the Northern Kentucky Area Development District is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Frodge as the Director of One Stop Northern Kentucky.
Published 4/11/2008 9:56:00 AM
Grant Co. youths run for a good cause at the Mini Heart Marathon
On the morning of March 30th 11 students from Grant Co. braved the elements to run the 5k with there friend Michael Schultz who has ran in memory of his Grandmother
Published 4/11/2008 9:59:00 AM
Boone County CASA Receives Grant from St. Timothy Catholic Church
Boone County's CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program is the recipient of a grant awarded by Union's St. Timothy Catholic Church.
Published 3/21/2008 6:42:00 AM
Gene McClory 2008 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award winner
Gene McClory named the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA).
Published 3/21/2008 7:05:00 AM
Sisters Donate Hair
On, March 13, 2008 two sisters went to Great Clips with the purpose of helping other children.
Published 3/21/2008 7:14:00 AM
Charities Guild of NKY to sponsor The Fort Thomas Tour of Historic Homes
CGNK is excited to announce a new fundraising event in 2008, which will continue our service to improve the lives of children and families in the Northern Kentucky area.
Published 5/5/2008 7:56:00 AM
Students Answer What Now Question
In February 2008, Holy Family students learned that some families must choose heating their home rather than buying enough food during the winter.
Published 4/21/2008 6:05:00 AM
Helping Young People Cope with Alcoholics
Alcoholism is a worldwide issue causing problems not only for the drinker but for everyone else connected with that person as well.
Published 4/21/2008 6:07:00 AM
Bubba Deserves Love
Bubba is a stray. Although abandoned and afraid to trust, Bubba quickly became a neighborhood favorite.
Published 5/5/2008 7:59:00 AM
New Partnership Between the Library and the Law
The Kenton County Public Library has partnered with the Kenton County Law Library to make an expensive law database available for free to the public.
Published 5/29/2008 6:11:00 PM
Golden Rule Lodge Makes Donation to CLASP
Lt. Col. Benny Johnson of The Golden Rule Masonic Lodge in Covington presents a $2,000 check to Bill Lindsay, Chairman of the Board for The Children of Ludlow After School Program (CLASP).
Published 5/5/2008 7:56:00 AM
CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS GIVES AWAY $50 MILLION SINCE 1997
Sales at Crayons to Computers (C2C) have hit $50 million, a major milestone for the teachers’ free store in Cincinnati
Published 5/5/2008 7:44:00 AM
Girl Scouts celebrate Earth Day
Junior Girl Scout Troop 9004, fifth graders from St. Joseph School in Crescent Springs, celebrated Earth Day by affixing signs on 34 storm drains in the Crossings at Meadow Wood subdivision in Crescent Springs.
Published 3/24/2008 11:17:00 AM
NKU students rehab house
In past years, many Northern Kentucky University students traveled to rural Mexico as part of an annual service learning class where they helped build communities by improving infrastructure. This year, a group of eight students stayed closer to home: Covington's west side.
Published 3/5/2008 8:52:00 AM
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky PR Firm Seeks Non Profit Groups Needing Assistance
Eisen Management Group Launches 2008 Pro Bono Program
Published 4/11/2008 10:00:00 AM
Florence Elementary 4th grade students experienced Edzoocation
Toyota sponsors Edzoocation an outreach program for qualifying elementary schools. The program is designed to educate (first component) the students about the habitat, adaptation, and survival for wildlife.
Published 4/11/2008 10:01:00 AM
Florence Elementary 5th Grade Students Honoring Veterans
Veteran. What does this word mean to you? Everyone knows someone who has served our country and we need to say Thank You!
Published 3/31/2008 7:01:00 AM
Fourth grade artwork chosen for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Fourth grade students at Sts. Peter & Paul School in California, Kentucky entered their poster in a contest sponsored by the Family Nurturing Center and won!
Published 5/29/2008 6:24:00 PM
Duke Energy Volunteered Many Hours at Florence Elementary School
Mr. Steve Lee with Duke Energy arranged for 20-30 volunteers to donate their time.
Published 5/29/2008 6:20:00 PM
Hungry Bellies/Empty Bowls
POOR means Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly relayed John, a third grader at John G. Carlisle, to the parents, teachers and community during the culmination of their Hungry Bellies/Empty Bowls service-learning project.
Published 3/28/2008 7:48:00 AM
Local Charity Thunders Home with Lane's End Winnings
The thundering hooves echoing through Turfway Park were quickly followed by cheers of delight as the horses crossed the finish line at Saturday’s Lane’s End Stakes.
Published 3/28/2008 7:59:00 AM
Art Show...2 in a Row!
On Friday, March 21st, 5th graders of Sixth District Elementary hosted, what hopes to be an Annual Art Show and Reception at Mammoth Caf in Newport, KY.
Published 4/16/2008 7:08:00 AM
CASA Hosts Light of Hope Event with Congressman Geoff Davis
Hebron, KY…The Light of Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott.
Published 4/16/2008 7:07:00 AM
Monk Serves as Jaycees State President
Boone County resident Erica Monk will serve as the state president for the Kentucky Jaycees organization in 2008.
Published 3/5/2008 8:41:00 AM
Met Club awards $50,000 to Reds Community Fund
The Reds Community Fund was presented with a check for $50,857.55 from Covington’s Metropolitan Club on Feb. 14, 2007.
Published 3/5/2008 8:40:00 AM
Angelle DeLaune of Notre Dame is an Angel to Redwood
I have been very blessed to have Angelle, a student at Notre Dame Academy, as my volunteer at Redwood.
Published 12/20/2007 2:43:00 PM
Conner High Students Donate for Hoxworth
Over 125 Conner high school students and teachers rolled up their sleeves to donate blood for the Hoxworth blood drive held at the school on December 6th. From these generous donations, up to 375 tri-state patients will have the blood supplies they need to survive.
Published 12/20/2007 2:39:00 PM
4th Graders at Mann Elementary Donate to Shop With a Cop
The 4th grade students at Shirley Mann Elementary got a first hand lesson in Economics when they decided to go into business.
Published 12/18/2007 11:01:00 AM
Wish List makes wishes come true
Man gets the gift of hearing thanks to the Cincinnati community.
Published 12/18/2007 10:57:00 AM
Fans help raise $100,000 for Reds Community Fund
More than 20,000 fans helped raise $100,000 at Kahn’s Redsfest 2007 on Dec. 7 and 8, presented by Great American Insurance Group, benefiting the Reds Community Fund at Duke Energy Center downtown. An additional $5,000 was raised for the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
Published 12/18/2007 10:00:00 AM
