RECREATION NEWS
It’s time to mark your calendars for our fall events in Crestview Hills.
ATTENTION RUNNERS
Thomas More College RunMORE 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Come join the cherubim, seraphim, and other angels for a heavenly run benefiting a deserving cause. For your efforts, you’ll get a chance at pious prizes and goodies fit for a saint.
CAUSE: The Thomas More College Service Learning and Community Service Programs.
COURSE: New course that starts and finishes on Thomas More College’s campus.
AWARDS: Run-Male & Female /Overall & Age Division; Walk-Overall & Age Divisions
Run Divisions: 14/below | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60/above Walk Divisions: 29 and below | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 and above
PRE-REGISTRATION: $12 No Shirt; $20 With Shirt; Postmark entries by Saturday, October 24, 2009. Checks are payable to “RunMORE 5K” and should be sent to Run MORE 5K, c/o Steve Prescott; PO Box 454; Mason, Ohio 45040
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Available at www.sprunning.com until Wednesday, October 28, 2009
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15 No Shirt; $25 with Shirt (checks payable to Run MORE 5K).
REFRESHMENTS: Bananas, water, bagels and much more provided by our sponsors
RESULTS: Posted at www.sprunning.com
DIRECTIONS: From I-75, take I-275 East to Exit 82 (Turkeyfoot Road); turn right onto
Turkeyfoot Road; at second traffic light; turn left onto Thomas More Parkway; turn right onto Villa Madonna Drive. From I-71, take I-275 West to Exit 82 (Turkeyfoot Road); turn left onto Turkeyfoot Road; at 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Thomas More Parkway; turn right onto Villa Madonna Drive.
INFORMATION: Log onto www.sprunning.com or call Steve Prescott at 513-777-1080
FALL BUS TRIP
The Recreation Committee is accepting reservations and payment for a trip to the Fall Keeneland meet that should take place Saturday October 23, if 40 guaranteed participants can be obtained. The City is anticipating experiencing racing in the Lexington room which overlooks the grandstand and comes with a buffet luncheon. Dress is business and the cost is $50 per person. Leave and arrival times have not been established yet, but will be available on the website and in a mailing to all registered participants after final preparations have been made with Keeneland. Reservations are made in person at the City Building beginning March 15 and payment is accepted at that time in the form of cash or check with ID. Note that our group will not be exclusive to the Lexington room on that day. FOR ALL BUS TRIPS, BRING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP.
Here are “thumbnail” sketches of upcoming Kenton County Parks & Recreation Programs, Events, and Activities!
Includes some of those with which we are in some way affiliated, or we feel may be right up your alley! See details and more in-depth descriptions in the paragraphs below. Then, get out there! Invite someone along! Bring a friend! Enjoy!
· March 8/12 ~ Sugar Camp at Middleton-Mills Park ~ Makin’ Maple Syrup ~ Register TODAY! Sugar Camp WILL operate the week of March 8!
· March 10/16 ~ GLOBE at Night 2010 ~ Help Shed Light on Light Pollution!(See March 6)
· March 11 ~ 11th Public Workers Tree Seminar presented by NKU&CFC at KCCES/Durr Center in Independence!
· March 11 ~ The Bluebirds Are Coming ~ How to Attract Eastern Bluebirds and NKY Bluebird Trail Monitors Training at Kenton County Public Library/Durr branch!
· March 14/20 ~ National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week ~ Start at an Early Age to Protect Your Children!
· March 18 ~ KCP&R Recreational Softball Managers meeting for Monday Men’s Church and Friday Women’s Leagues!
· March 19 ~ Deadline to Register for Friendship, Flowers, and Tea ~ A Full English Tea at Boone County Extension Service in Burlington!
· March 19 ~ Deadline to Register Your Community Event in the Keep America Beautiful ~ Great American Cleanup!
· March 20 ~ FREE for Women-Only Golf Clinic at The Golf Courses of Kenton County!
· March 20 ~ INDOOR Kite Fly w/ PIGS Aloft Kite Club (People Interested in Getting Stuff Aloft) at the US Air Museum in Dayton!
· March 26/April 3 ~ Call NOW! Volunteers Needed for Upcoming WNKU 89.7 FM Spring Fund Drive!
· March 27 ~ Can You Dig It? Reforest Northern Kentucky Spring Event at Boone County’s Ryle HS/Gray MS Campus!
Swine Flu Vaccine Available ~ Free ~ By Appointment at County Health Department Centers!
The Northern Kentucky County Health Department Centers are providing the Swine Flu vaccine by appointment in its county health centers and has opened vaccination to anyone wishing to receive the vaccine ~ not just those groups at high risk for complications. Appointments are now being taken. The vaccine is free of charge, and is available as either a shot or a nasal spray. Individuals are asked to contact the health center most convenient for them to schedule an appointment.
Locations and phone numbers are:
· Boone County Health Center / 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042 ~ (859) 363-2060
· Campbell County Health Center / 1098 Monmouth St., Newport, KY 41071 ~ (859) 431-1704 (note the new address)
· Grant County Health Center / 234 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY 41035 ~ (859) 824-5074
· Kenton County Health Center / 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41014 ~ (859) 431-3345
New Senior Rates Announced at The Golf Courses of Kenton County!
Things are happening at The Golf Courses of Kenton County as staff continues working towards improving your golfing experience on our links. In an effort to re-position our three courses in the weekday marketplace, we are introducing three new senior rates as part of our 2010 promotions. As you and your friends think about where you are going to play golf this year, make plans to come out to Kenton County where “We’ve Got Your Game!” New rates are for 18-holes and included a cart, as follows: Pioneer ~ $27; Willows ~ $29; and Fox Run ~ $31. Seniors are defined as 60 years or older. These special rates are available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Rates are not valid with buy one, get one or other discounts or promotions.