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Need a job? Pool hiring events Thursday

No training, resume needed   (EDITOR’S NOTE: This release originally and mistakenly said “Friday.” The interview sessions are today, Thursday.) COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too late for Covington teens to get a job at the City’s two pools and water park this summer.  Two hiring events will happen Thursday, and any teen 15 or older can show up...
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Bring a blanket: It’s outdoor movie time in Covington

More than 1,500 watched the movie “Hocus Pocus” at Linden Grove Cemetery last October as part of “Cinema in the Cemetery.”   COVINGTON, KY - The smell of freshly popped popcorn and a sea of picnic blankets can mean only one thing: The beginning of outdoor movie season.   Families will have seven opportunities to catch free kid-friendly outdoor movies in thr...
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Festival, parade celebrate Goebel Goats’ Annual Return

COVINGTON, KY - The Kentucky Derby has Derby Week. The Reds’ Opening Day has its parade. The Kentucky Speedway has its race-day tailgating.   Here in Covington, the warm-weather return of the Goebel Goats has the 3rd Annual Running of Goats and Spring Celebration.   The festival - to be held 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Hellmann Creative Center at 321 MLK Jr. Blvd./1...
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Fit in the City Celebrates the Flying Pig in Devou Park

COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington's Parks, Recreation and Facilities department is teaming with Jenergy and 20 Days on the Run to offer Fit in the City, a festival-style fitness event tied to the 20th running of the Flying Pig Marathon.   In celebration of its anniversary, "the Pig" is paying tribute to the communities along the course with a 20-day event leading up to the race. ...
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Covington Parks & Recreation Newsletter March 2018

Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. Did you miss our Park and Recreation Guide? Stay connected and don't miss your opportunities to join in on the fun! To view the Recreation Guide, click h...
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Covington Parks & Recreation Newsletter November 2017

Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. Upcoming Events Night Mountain Bike Rides Every Tuesday starting November 7 from 6 - 8 pm   The days are shorter, weather is colder and the air is...
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Pan-American Continental Cyclocross Championships Return to Devou Park

  COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington and Devou Park will again host an international cycling festival. The second annual Pan-American Continental Cyclocross Championships returns to Covington's Devou Park as the Sunday event of the three-day Toyota Cincy3 Cyclocross Festival this weekend. On Sunday November 1, the rolling hills o...
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Recreation Update October

  Below are list of events sponsored by the City of Covington Recreation Department. For any additional information or questions please contact recreation@covingtonky.gov or 292-2151. Licking River Greenway Trail Day Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon to help remove invasive species, replant native plants, and pick up litter and debris along the Greenway Tr...
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Devou Park to Host Two Days of Music, Art and Cycling Events

COVINGTON, KY – Covington’s most popular park will be busier than usual this weekend. Beginning on September 26, Covington’s Devou Park will host two days full of amazing events that include musical performances, kids’ activities, and bike rides. The DevouGrass Music and Arts Festival will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, at the Devou Park Bandshell. T...
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Recreation Update September 2015

  Below are list of activities and events sponsored by the City of Covington Recreation Department. For any additional information or questions please contact recreation@covingtonky.gov or 292-2151. KSO Summer Series at Devou – One Date Left! Since 1995, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra has been holding concerts in the iconic Devou Park Bandshell. Bring your family, a blanket, and a picn...
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