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Monday, November 14, 2011

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY MORNING

by Michael Monks 
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LOUISVILLE MAYOR TO SPEAK IN COVINGTON TODAY
The NKY Chamber of Commerce welcomes Greg Fischer (D), the Mayor of Louisville. “We are pleased to host Mayor Fischer to discuss strategies and best practices to move the Commonwealth forward,” said Blair Schroeder, VP of public affairs at the Chamber, in a news release. “As two of the largest metro areas, Louisville and Northern Kentucky share similar issues and opportunities. It makes sense for us to collaborate.” The Government Forum luncheon will be held at The Grand in Covington on November 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for future members. Registrations can be made by calling 859.578.8800 or online at www.nkychamber.com/events
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SEE ALSO: The NKY Chamber on Tuesday will host the Greater Cincinnati/NKY Film Commission to discuss recent and future successes, including the local filming of George Clooney's "The Ides of March". Register here.
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COVINGTON SHELTER LEADER TO SPEAK AT NKU TONIGHT
A special program on homelessness from the perspective of the homeless takes place this evening at NKU. Rachael Winters, director of the NKY Emergency Shelter, leads a panel of people that have experienced homelessness. For all the details, click on and enlarge the image below or visit NKU Grad Articles.
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CHRISTMAS POP OPERA COMING TO COVINGTON
Nativity The Pop Opera is a light hearted pop opera celebrating the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of the angels that were there! Seeing this holiday classic with the whole family will become a cherished part of your Christmas celebration. Bringing your family and friends to this ground breaking production is not only one of the best Christmas presents you can share, but your gift is also doubled! Proceeds from this winter show help to make summer dreams come true with ticket sales benefiting Cincinnati Children’s Hospital ‘Njoy-it-all Camp program. Be an angel to your family, friends and some amazing kids by being part of the newest tri-state holiday tradition, Nativity The Pop Opera! Dec 9 - 16.
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NEW LOCAL MAGAZINE ARRIVES IN COVINGTON/CINCINNATI
CNKY Scene is a brand new magazine whose first issue is now circulating around town. From the publishers: Each month we highlight many of the best events, food, businesses, nightlife, and entertainment in the LGBTQA community through advertising. Updated monthly, CNKY Scene will stay as current as your events and specials do! Additionally each month you will find us highlighting your events and businesses via social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. With our working relationships with many of the local LGBTQA bars and establishments we have the opportunity to throw promotional parties at these venues. While CNKY Scene is an editorial-free publication we will feature local events, businesses, organizations, etc. each month on our cover with brief content that can help you stay aware and active in the community. It is our goal to help keep the LGBTQA community as active, growing, informed, and involved as possible.

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FROM THE WEEKEND:
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MAINSTRASSE'S ENCHANTED FLORIST TO CLOSE
A large sign on its building indicates that the popular florist/gift shop is closing for good but will offer steep discounts through Christmas.
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THE SUNDAY EDITION
Study shows Covington traffic congestion is better than most in area; 12 Covington businesses join Greater Cincinnati campaign to get you to shop local this holiday season; Plus, did the U-S of A rip off a new marketing initiative from right here in Covington? Grab a coffee and click, friends. Your Sunday paper is here.
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SATURDAY MAGAZINE
A grocery store shake-up in Midtown Covington; The Duke Energy payment center moves in with wig/cigarette store (seriously); Bill Butler, Corporex blame Bank of America for Covington's loss of Nielsen Company; And did Lexus RiverCenter hire the creepy voiced National Weather Service guys for their online videos? Those stories and more in your Saturday Magazine.

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