The 2nd annual Honor Run Half Marathon will run on Sunday, November 15 beginning at 7:00 a.m. The race, which is a rolling 13.1 mile course throughout the City of Florence and parts of unincorporated Boone County, will start and finish at the iconic Florence Y’all water tower. Events include the Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, […]
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Boone County Libraries Release December Calendar of Events
On Tuesday the Boone County Public Library released its calendar of events for the month of December. Below is a list of events happening at each of the branches across the county. For more information, contact Becky Kempf, public relations coordinator, at 859-292-3388 or bkempf@bcpl.org. Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, 859-342-BOOK (2665)On Display: The […]
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Holiday Toy Trains Returning to Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park
Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park will once again turn into a fantasy wonderland crisscrossed by more than 250 feet of model train tracks when the 24th annual Holiday Toy Trains exhibit opens on Saturday, November 21. The exhibit, included with museum admission, is a magical, interactive, family event, with vintage Lionel and Plasticville trains, Thomas […]
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Letters to Santa Program Kicks Off on November 2 at Kenton Co. Libraries
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Kenton County Public Library, has announced its “Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa” program that will begin on Monday, November 2. The event is sponsored by Jude’s Custom Exhaust, Auto Repair & Towing in Independence. Through this program, children will be able to mail a letter to […]
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Halloween Night Out in Florence on Tuesday
The City of Florence will hold its annual Halloween Night Out on Tuesday, October 27 from 5-7pm at the Florence Government Center. Bring the children for an evening of tricks and treats with Florence city staff, organizations, and local businesses. Children up to age 12 can enjoy games, hayrides, magician, mascots, spooky stations, storyteller, and […]
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Children, Inc. Child Care Program Earns 3-Star Rating
Good news arrives for Erlanger-Elsmere families, as Kentucky’s STARS FOR KIDS NOW Program has awarded a 3-STAR rating to Children, Inc.’s Early Learning Center at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools. STARS FOR KIDS NOW is a voluntary rating system for licensed and certified child care programs. Programs are given a 1 to 4 star rating, and all STAR […]
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A Chance to See Pluto Like You Never Have Before
Thomas More College will present “Pluto Like You’ve Never Seen it Before,” a discussion and night sky viewing on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 pm. The New Horizons spacecraft made its closest approach to Pluto and its moons in July. As data slowly makes its way back to Earth, this remote world is proving to […]
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Haunted Library Returns to Independence This Weekend
This weekend, the Kenton County Public Library’s William E. Durr branch, located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road in Independence, is having its 8th annual Haunted Library event. The event takes place on Saturday, October 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Working on the theme of Greek Mythology, this year the library […]
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Here’s Your Chance to See Cinderella (and Help a Local Organization)
Each year, Children’s Law Center (CLC) acquires all seating in Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati for a special dress rehearsal performance, which is dedicated to Mary Fisher, a long-time supporter of Children’s Law Center and Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. CLC sells sponsorships and seating to this fun filled event and many purchasers donate their tickets back so we […]
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Annual Fall Festival in Devou Park This Sunday
Mark your calendars for the annual Devou Park Fall Festival this Sunday, October 18. Bring the kids for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and family activities. From 12-5 p.m., the Covington Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Fall Festival at the Drees Pavilion Overlook in Devou Park. There will be free hay rides, a […]