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Covington Outdoors Weekend: Something for all

Yoga during the 2017 Covington Outdoors Weekend. COVINGTON, Ky. - Are you a hard-core exercise enthusiast who aspires to be on American Ninja Warrior, or does your notion of outdoor activity consist of sitting in a lawn chair and listening to cellists and woodwinds?  Would you rather paddle or pedal?   Do you have two legs or four?   No matter - wherever you fall on the outdoor...

Fishing, farm produce & family friendly

COVINGTON, Ky. - Family friendly is the theme in #LoveTheCov this weekend, with a fishing derby, an outdoor movie, and a chance to see some ferocious birds of prey.   But if you don’t have kids (or nieces or nephews), there are events like fly fishing lessons, a pool party for dogs, and a clever knockoff of a popular web series talk show.   Check it out:   Resurrection of Davi...

Music, tunes, melodies, songs etc. etc.

COVINGTON, Ky. - Imagine Mykelti Williamson’s “Bubba” character (Forest Gump, of course) talking about shrimp:   Well, this weekend in Covington features music at a festival, music on stage, music in a brewery (with a Christmas twist, no less), and music at an art academy, music in a bar, music outside ... and you get the idea.   So, if your ear is dying to hear so...

Movies & Music & Art, Oh My!

COVINGTON, Ky. - Another weekend, another eclectic assortment of things to do in Covington.   Whether you want to feel good about yourself (by running a 5K or volunteering), want to prepare for buying a house, want a family event like a movie in Devou Park, or want live music or some culture, check out the weekend in #LoveTheCov.   Here are some highlights:   Get the blankets, popco...

Music and MMA, painting while drinking

COVINGTON, Ky. - From painting while drinking to drinking (and eating) while walking, Covington is host to a long list of exciting events this weekend for all ages.   Throw in a funky art exhibition, mixed martial arts and a dual recycling event, and there’s no need to leave town.   Here are some highlights:   Come vibe together   If you think art is a whole lot more than...

E-waste, shred event solves disposal dilemmas

Old computer and electronic equipment piled up at a previous year's recycling drop-off event. COVINGTON, Ky. - A free drop-off event on Saturday can help Covington residents get rid of two categories of items far apart on the recycling spectrum:  Boxes of sensitive financial, health or other documents they’ve been meaning to shred.  And obsolete computer and electronic e...

Homeownership fair makes buying house less scary

COVINGTON, Ky. - Lack of financial resources keeps some people from owning a home. So does lack of knowledge.   Credit scores, loans, closing costs, real estate contracts, appraisals, inspections - it's almost a separate language, one that's confusing enough to keep some people from pursuing the dream of homeownership.   On Saturday, June 30, a free fair aimed at helping would-be homebuy...

‘The cart,’ and Covington’s tenacious volunteers

COVINGTON, Ky. - Volunteers who cleaned debris off Covington’s riverbanks Saturday carried away spare tires, half a pallet, a cloth folding chair, about 90 bags of garbage and debris and 15 large bags full of plastic bottles to be recycled.   But there was no doubt what the crown jewel of Ohio River Sweep 2018 was:   “The cart.”   Almost completely buried in the mu...

Water Park closed for emergency repairs

Some 300-400 people a day come to the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad on weekends. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Since the publication of this article, the Water Park has been repaired and is open.) COVINGTON, Ky. - Electricians and Covington Public Works technicians are working furiously to fix the water filtration system at the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad heading into what is expected to be the hottest weeken...

Events galore in #LoveTheCov

Sunday is Father’s Day, but there’s no need to take a long, expensive trip out of town to celebrate.   As usual, Covington is host to a long list of exciting events this weekend for all ages. Here are some of the highlights:   Ohio River Sweep   Join an estimated 13,000 volunteers from Pittsburgh to Cairo (Ill.) in picking up trash and debris along the Ohio River and its...
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