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Radio Disney crew returning to Newport Aquarium

Radio Disney crew returning to Newport Aquarium

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The Radio Disney road crew is set to appear at the Newport Aquarium and they are bringing Monsters University fun with them.

Monsters University is the prequel film to 2001's Monsters, Inc.

Music, jokes and games will all be a part of the Monsters University event on Saturday, May 18 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm.

Kids can play the Monsters University Laugh-o-meter game and tell their best joke to the crowd. The contestant with the loudest response wins a prize. Plus, kids will be able to draw their own life-size Monster creation. One Grand Prize winner will receive a Monsters, Inc. DVD, hoodie, t-shirt and notebook - a $100 value.

One family will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a trip to Hollywood for the full Monsters University red carpet experience.

The Radio Disney experience is included with regular paid admission to the Aquarium.

Gateway April 30 Expo Connects Parents with Employers

Gateway April 30 Expo Connects Parents with Employers

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) — Students and parents attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo at Gateway Community and Technical College April 30 can learn firsthand from local manufacturers about the bright job outlook for manufacturing careers.

Six local employers are scheduled to attend the education expo at Gateway’s Boone Campus in Florence April 30. They include DHL, Mubea, Mazak, Ellison Group, the Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics, and Virtual Manufacturing Services.

The expo is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m. Participants can tour Gateway’s high-tech Integrated Manufacturing Center, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab, and Welding Lab between 5 and 6 p.m., and meet with local employers between 6 and 7 p.m. Gateway will conduct an information session on college credit that can be earned in high school from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Apprenticeship information will be shared from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

2013 Summer Camps at Town & Country Sports & Health Club

2013 Summer Camps at Town & Country Sports & Health Club

WILDER, KY (FOX19) - Town & Country Sports & Health Club (in Wilder, KY) is again offering the area’s most complete summer camp programming, with camps for children ages 3 – 12 years old.    Town & Country offers a variety of Camps throughout the summer; including Full and Half Day Adventure Camps, Tiny Tots Adventure Camp, and a variety of Sports Camps (including Kings Soccer Academy, Volleyball and Kings Basketball Academy).  Camps kick off the week of June 3rd and run throughout the summer.  For more information and to register online, please refer to www.towncountrysports.com.  Call (859) 442-5800 with questions.

 

Ride the Ducks opens for new season in Newport

Ride the Ducks opens for new season in Newport

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The quack is back in Newport as Ride the Ducks opens for a new season.

The sightseeing land and water ride opened on Tuesday.

“We’re excited about the 2013 season,” said Lynn Margason, marketing director. “Our goal is to continue to be the unique, fun way to explore our city and we are looking forward to everyone to come quack with us!”

The tour departs Newport on the Levee and ticket prices range from Adult, $17 Child 2-12, $12. Under age 2 are free. Group rates for 10+ are available by advance purchase.

Tours depart daily

April 22 – May 19: Noon to 5 p.m.

May 20 – September 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 3 – November 24: Noon to 5 p.m.

More information can be found at www.newportducks.com

 

Gateway April 30 Expo Highlights Career, Education Opportunities to Students, Parents

Gateway April 30 Expo Highlights Career, Education Opportunities to Students, Parents

Florence, KY (April 11, 2013) – Gateway Community and Technical College will host an evening for high school students and their parents to tour the college’s high-performance labs and learn about manufacturing careers, college credit available in high school, and apprenticeships.  The Advanced Manufacturing Expo is April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing on the Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence.

The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. In addition to college officials, Gateway’s industry partners will be on hand to discuss career opportunities and educational requirements with parents and students.

“The expo is designed to give parents and students a chance to learn more about the exciting and high-paying careers that are available in the high-performance production environment,” said Carissa Schutzman, Gateway’s dean of Workforce Solutions.

Gateway Targets Adult Learners with Fairs April 18 and 30

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) – Gateway Community and Technical College will host Adult Learner Fairs April 18 and 30 at two locations to offer enrollment and financial aid information tailored for non-traditional students interested in attending college.

The April 18 fair will take place at the college’s Urban Center, 525 Scott Blvd., Covington, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The April 30 fair will occur at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing on the Boone Campus at 500 Technology Way, Florence, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Gateway representatives will be on hand at each location to answer questions about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and career-oriented degrees, campus locations, transportation and student services. Representatives from the local adult education program will be on hand to provide information about the GED and the test changes coming in January 2014.

Find an Easter event in your community

Find an Easter event in your community

(FOX19) - Easter Sunday is on March 31 and there are plenty of fun activities happening between now and then.

Click to view our list of family-friendly Easter fun!