Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured Kettering resident, Danielle Kauth, created memories with her family by exploring the city’s parks. “There are 21 parks in Kettering, and my kids and I decided we wanted to go to them all!” she wrote. “We managed to complete this little challenge, and we had the best time! … Continued
National Park & Recreation Month continues! A familiar face to anyone that frequents the Kettering Recreation Complex and Rosewood Arts Centre, Nancy Lynn Boss has been teaching various fitness and dance classes for over 40 years. Before joining the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts team, Nancy studied dance with Jorg Fastings from the Columbus … Continued
Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured staff member is Parks Service Worker Nick Zaccaria. Nick was nominated for this feature by Parks Superintendent, Gary Schussler, who said, “Nick is a newer employee and one who switched careers when he moved to Ohio to the park industry about two and a half years ago. He … Continued
We are celebrating National Park and Recreation Month here in Kettering! Meghan Thomas is a resident and a Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts superuser! She wrote: “We love Kettering because we LOVE the Parks and Rec program! The rich programming available is a main driving force for our choice to buy a home and raise … Continued
We are celebrating National Park and Recreation Month here in Kettering! Kettering resident Jonelle Carroll is an active participant in the wide range of programs offered through our city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department. Here’s what Jonelle had to say about PRCA: “I believe it is one of the many things that makes Kettering … Continued
Fifteen Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff members have spent about three hundred total hours volunteering with the Kettering Backpack Program. This program, which started in 2006, has continued to distribute food to Kettering students in need during the pandemic. PRCA staff, along with Kettering City Schools employees, have been working at distribution sites … Continued
If you’re like most people, you might have spent more time indoors this winter, eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. Since this is Ohio, we can’t really ever be sure if it has truly arrived, but it’s safe to say it’s near. As you and your family venture out more this time of year, take … Continued
Got a teen or tween at home? Chances are they’re starting to get interested in venturing into the work world. Babysitting is a top choice for first work experience and is a great way for kids to develop a greater sense of responsibility. Better Babysitters educates future sitters ages 10 – 16 about the qualities … Continued
Leaving your kids home alone can be a scary transition for everyone involved. Maybe your kids won’t have to foil a pair of wily burglars or worry about getting lost in New York, but there’s still plenty that could go wrong. Kidz Home Alone educates children ages 10 – 13 about the responsibilities of staying … Continued
We’re starting off 2020 by bringing back our fitness patron spotlights! Today, we’re featuring Phillip Erskine, who works out at the Kettering Recreation Complex and trains with Ben. Read on to find out how he lost 130 pounds! “I started my weight loss journey in April of 2018. After I decided that I wanted to … Continued
