Brighton Center will open three Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax preparation sites for the 2015 Tax Season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people who generally make $52,417 or less, persons with disabilities and the elderly who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
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Remke Donation Will Provide Hot Holiday Meal to Thousands in Need
Brighton Center in Newport received a huge food donation to feed families in need this holiday season/Facebook 6,000 local people in need will now enjoy a hot meal this holiday season.
Save the Date: “Fort Thomas Canteen 80’s Throwback” to Benefit the Brighton Center
If you grew up in Fort Thomas, you probably have many memories of attending canteen dances during your early teen years. You and your friends might have taken over the dance floor, or the coveted ping-pong tables in the game room. Perhaps you finally plucked up the courage to dance with that cute kid in […]
Blue Marble Books to participate in new global charity campaign
Blue Marble Books will take part in a new global charity campaign Tuesday. The bookstore said it is very excited this year to be a part of #GivingTuesday, a global effort dedicated to giving back to communities.
HMS Celebrates Giving with Assembly
The HMS Dance Team kicked off the assembly Highlands Middle School students were recognized and thanked for the overwhelming generosity they have shown this fall with an assembly on Nov. 25. They celebrated with a show from the HMS Dance Team, a teachers vs. students volleyball game, recognition of those in fall sports, presentation of […]
FTPD Turns Crime into Kindness, Donates Unclaimed Bicycles
FTPD donated 40 unclaimed stolen and recovered bicycles to the Brighton Center on Wednesday/FTPD Lt. J. Gadzala Everyone once in a while, a wrong can be turned into an even greater right. Such was the case on Wednesday, when the Fort Thomas Police Department donated some 40 unclaimed stolen and recovered bicycles to the Brighton […]
Mark vs. Food, Buffalo Wild Wings Today
For the kickoff of the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday, March 20, a portion of all food purchases at the Florence Buffalo Wild Wings, 8840 Bankers St., will benefit Brighton Center. Guests must either mention Brighton Center or bring an event flyer (shown above). Mark Collier of Fort Thomas Matters and Fort Thomas Living […]
80’s Throwback fundraiser to benefit Brighton Center
The Highland Country Club is hosting a fundraiser for the Brighton Center in February. The Brighton Center’s “The Fort Thomas Canteen 80’s Throwback” event is from 8p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, February 8. The master of ceremonies for the event will Katie Walters of Q-102. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to help the […]
Donations in December
Christmas has been my favorite time of year for as long as I can remember. The city is transformed into a winter wonderland; families plan gatherings to exchange presents and catch up on the happenings of the year; people seem happier, and simple occasions seem to be more meaningful this time of year. In the […]
Mid-Week Fort Thomas News (Jansen Kick-Off Campaign, Suzie Q’s, Brighton Center Fright Night)
– Republican candidate for Campbell County Sheriff, Mike Jansen, is having his campaign kickoff reception tomorrow at Devannas on the Lake at 4120 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring at 5:30. Former Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney, Jack Porter, and Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney, Rob Sanders, will be in attendance. There is a suggested donation of $50 […]


