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Starfire is celebrating another year of building better lives for people living with disabilities with two events this week, the Breakfast Fundraiser June 16 and the Story Soiree June 17, both at 20th Century Theater in Oakley.

Marlys Staley changed careers and now changes lives with her Circle Tail service dogs

The nonprofit trains hearing and service dogs for Greater Cincinnati individuals in need, partnering with two area prisons for a training program that helps the inmates as much as the dogs.

Starfire's annual celebration helps build better lives for those living with disabilities
Breakfast, Story Soiree events help celebrate another year of Starfire accomplishments

Starfire is celebrating another year of building better lives for people living with disabilities with two events this week, a breakfast fundraiser June 16 and free Story Soiree July 17.  

The River Cities Relay and event party will begin and end under the Purple People Bridge Aug. 27
Northern Kentucky to host River Cities Relay race

A new relay-race event will link the river cities of Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Covington this summer.

myNKY nano grants to fund creative placemaking projects in Northern Kentucky

A partnership between the Center for Great Neighborhoods and Skyward will soon yield nano grants for creative placemaking projects in three Northern Kentucky locations.

Spatial CEO Lynden Foust presents at Ocean's Demo Day on April 28
Local startup Spatial among 12 international companies in auto mobility accelerator

The mobility accelerator operated by Boulder-Color.-based Techstars recently named Cincinnati startup Spatial as one of the 12 companies in its Techstars Mobility Class of 2016.

World Music Fest is all day Saturday, June 11 at various Covington venues
World Music Fest returns with 50 performances celebrating art and culture

World Music Fest, which mixes live performances, art exhibits, interactive programs, and food, will be a feast for the senses as individuals immerse themselves in a multitude of different cultural experiences June 11. 

The 39th annual Ault Park Concours d'Elegance is Sunday, June 12
Youth to judge history’s most stunning automobiles as juvenile arthritis fundraiser

Calling all car enthusiasts! The Ault Park Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 39th annual showcase of the most stunning automobiles and motorcycles throughout history on Sunday, June 12.

Lovers are encouraged to attach their lock to the artwork and drop the key in a specially designed depository
Taylor Mill introduces LoveLock art project at Pride Park

City of Taylor Mill supports public community art projects such as the recently unveiled LoveLock LoveScape at Pride Park.

Shannon Minor's father/child basketball camp benefits Kicks for Kids
Coach hosts 4th year of basketball camp to honor father, enhance parent/child relations

The fourth annual Pete Minor Father/Child Basketball Camp, which benefits Kicks for Kids and brings fathers and their children together for a day of activity and engagement, will take place June 18.

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