Mother-daughter duo stay fit together at the Kettering Rec Center! When it comes to working out, the duo of Lacy Drake and Nancy Romine proves that exercise can be a family affair. Lacy and her mother Nancy have been fitness partners for over 10 years, and officially joined the Kettering Recreation Center about a year … Continued
Kelsi isn’t just your average gym employee. For nearly two years, she has woven herself into the fabric of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC), becoming more than just a friendly face at work. She enjoys listening to the stories our patrons tell. Kelsi says, “Everyone here seems like family and we all have … Continued
This week’s featured park is Pondview Park! Pondview is a lovely oasis of beauty and relaxation! It has the charm of being totally secluded in a picturesque natural environment while being located conveniently here in Kettering. Its location is 2320 Pondview Drive, Kettering OH 45440. This park has easy walking paths, mature trees, flowers, bridges, … Continued
When Louise “Lou” Dyer first attended a dance class at Kettering’s Rosewood Arts Center in 2021, her parents Megan and Dan Dyer were thrilled to find a program that welcomed their 6-year-old daughter, who uses a wheelchair, with open arms. Now, thanks to recent renovations focused on accessibility, Lou and other children with disabilities can … Continued
The arts are alive and thriving at the newly reimagined Rosewood Arts Center! With specialized studios, custom spaces, and a fresh layout, Rosewood is ready to unlock creativity, connection, and accessibility in our community. In the coming months, we will highlight how Rosewood serves and brings value to all groups through unique programming, events, and … Continued
Forty years ago Sherri attended an aerobic dance class at the KRC that was all the rage! Thanks to Jane Fonda she was hooked! When the instructor moved on that next year, Pat Morris asked her to take over the class. She became fascinated with the movement of the human body and subsequently went on … Continued
Calling all families! Nestled on the North end of Kettering is Southern Hills Park, an oasis for child play and this week’s featured park! This park has it all: a village-themed playground with something for kids of all ages, a non-reservable shelter for picnics, a barbecue grill, tennis/half basketball courts, picnic tables and benches, a … Continued
Rosewood Arts Center is delighted to present our next Patron Highlight, Takashi Kawai! Takashi has been going to Rosewood Arts Center since about 2013 and has been creating ceramic based Artwork. He is a retired Architect and has been a certified First Class Architect in Japan since 1965. He has worked on many projects around … Continued
Indian Riffle Park, 2801 East Stroop Road, certainly isn’t lacking in the amenities department. Planning a picnic or event? Our shelters offer everything you need for a fun-filled day, including: Barbecue grills Tables and seating for up to 120 people Chemical toilets (open year-round) Permanent restrooms (open seasonally) A grass volleyball court Playground equipment A … Continued
Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 34th annual Works on Paper exhibition, a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. Entries must be original works in any media (2-D or 3-D) on or of paper, completed within the last four years and not … Continued
