‘Surrounded By Sharks’ Exhibit Now More Crowded Four Blacktip Reef Sharks Added to Aquarium’s Popular Seamless Tunnel Exhibit Each one is about 3 feet long and only a few years old. As the name suggests, they are easily identified by the prominent black tips on their fins, especially on the first dorsal and the caudal fins. They are among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. “The exhibit is called ‘Surrounded by Sharks,’ so we want it to stay true to its name,” said Mark Dvornak, fish and invertebrate curator for Newport Aquarium. “There’s definitely going to be more action in the tank since these sharks are always on the move.” The four new Blacktips join four already in the Surround by Sharks exhibit, as well as the host of other animals that currently call the exhibit home. The additions make the Aquarium’s popular tunnel gallery one of the most diverse salt water displays in the region. There are a total of 19 sharks representing six shark species, four rays representing two species and two shark rays – Aquarium favorites Sweet Pea and Scooter, the stars of the world’s first shark ray breeding program. In total, the 25 elasmobranchs include: Blacktip Reef Shark (8) Nurse Shark (1) Zebra Shark (2) Sandbar Shark (3) Sand Tiger Shark (2) Whitetip Reef Shark (3) Southern Stingray (2) Honeycomb Whiptail Ray (2) Shark Ray (2) Now is a great time to see the new sharks and visit the Aquarium. Extended summer hours last until Sept. 4, during which the Aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year. For more information on Newport Aquarium or for tickets and directions, visit www.newportaquarium.com.
Newport on the Levee will host its fourth annual "Taste of the Levee" event on Saturday, October 2nd. The event will feature Levee eatery options showcasing each tenant’s diversity in food choice, beer, live music and street performer entertainment throughout the day. Participating Levee venues include Bar Louie, BRIO Tuscan Grille, Brothers Bar & Grill, Bulldogs Roadhouse, Claddagh Irish Pub, Cold Stone Creamery, Dewey's Pizza, Habanero Mexican Fare, Jax Grill at GameWorks, Jefferson Hall, Mitchell's Fish Market, Saxbys Coffee and Star Lanes on the Levee. Band Lineup: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - M42 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Walk the Moon 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Paul Otten Band Admission is free and open to the public. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held on Sunday, October 3rd.
Saturday, July 3rd: Oil painter Bejamain Belew will be here at Art on the Levee Gallery doing a live portrait demo. He will hold one session from 2-4 pm and another from 5-7 pm.
Thank you for choosing to make Newport your home too! We are pleased to have you as a new resident or business owner.
Newport
provides an excellent mix of historic amenities and contemporary
development. The City occupies a land area of 3.5 square miles and
serves a population of approximately 17,000. The community’s
riverfront area provides a striking view of the Cincinnati skyline and
is host to premier attractions including the Newport Aquarium, Newport
on the Levee, BB Riverboats, Hofbrauhaus, and the World Peace Bell, the
world’s largest swinging bell. The riverfront area serves host to
numerous warm weather festivals and events. Newport is also home to an
historic downtown filled with eclectic businesses and the East Row
neighborhood, one of Kentucky’s largest and finest historic
districts.
There are five National Register
historic districts in Newport, as well as one local historic district
and numerous individually listed landmarks.
National Register Districts:
Mansion Hill
East Newport
York Street
Mansion Hill
Cote Brilliante
The
East Row Historic Local Historic District is comprised of portions of
the Mansion Hill and East Newport National Register historic districts.
It has roughly 1,000 properties within its borders. Most of these are
residential, with some commercial properties and several churches.
The
City has operated under the City Manager form of government since 1932.
Legislative authority is vested in the Mayor and Board of
Commissioners, while the City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day
administration of the community. Newport provides a full range of
services including a nationally accredited full-time professional
police force; fire protection with advanced life support medic
services; street maintenance and improvement; solid waste collection;
twelve parks and recreational facilities; cultural events; planning and
zoning; code enforcement; and business development. All of these
services lead to a safe, clean, and welcoming community.
Tweens and Teens are invited to make waves at the library this summer by joining the Campbell County Public Library’s Summer Library Program. Fun programs and events are being planned for all ages. This summer’s theme is Dive into Reading @ Your Library, where we will explore water ~ from conservation to surfing~ and guarantees an ocean of fun. The programs are free and open to all Campbell County library card holders. If you don’t have a library card, stop in and get one today. Drop by and sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy a day full of Summer Fun: 9-5 Bubble activities! 9-11 A visit from Curious George! 10-11 Check out our seashells display! Bring your own and find out their names! 12-1 Free hot dogs and face painting by our teens! 2-3 Live music! Amnesia Lane returns this year with more hits from the 80's and 90's, guaranteeing a rockin' afternoon at the library! The first 200 children to sign up will get a free backpack!
STAR stands for: Service Training Achievement and Recognition The program equips employers and employees with the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality customer service. This program has had a long range of success stories and offers interactions with the participants. One of the success stories, SEKTDA and the Kentucky Department of Parks, formed a partnership to offer the customer service training to all Kentucky State Parks and Resort Parks. NKY Main Street and the NKY Clerks Association are hosting the training at the new Campbell County Administration Building at the corner of East 11th and Monmouth Streets on Monday, August 23rd from 10:00am-Noon. Shining Star Customer Service Training is FREE to the attendees. However, an RSVP is needed in advance of the meeting, to make sure each attendee has a workbook. Please RSVP by Saturday, August 14th to: Bev Holiday at kyhaus@fuse.net the following information: Name: ___________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________ Business Name: _______________________________________________________________ Business Address: _____________________________________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________________ Thanks for your time! Hope you can join us! Bev Holiday, NBA Secretary Kentucky Haus Artisan Center 411 East 10th Street, Newport, KY 41071 859-261-4287
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