Upcoming COmmunity Events
10th Annual Veteran Appreciation Luncheon
St. Elizabeth is hosting their 10th Annual Veteran Appreciation Luncheon, a free event on November 4th honoring the sacrifices and bravery of our veterans. We would like to ensure that all veterans have access to this opportunity to be recognized and celebrated.
The luncheon will take place on November 4, 2026, from 10:00am-1:30pm in Erlanger, KY, and will include military ceremonies, community resources, a veteran photo tribute, and a complimentary meal.
Registration is required and filling quickly! Please encourage early sign-up to secure a spot!
Shared by: Maggie Lynott | Program Manager - Community Health and Partnership | St. Elizabeth | Margaret.lynott@stelizabeth.com
Recovery Summit 2026
Recovery Summit 2026 is taking place Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM through Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST at the Embassy Suites in Covington, Kentucky.
Recovery Summit 2026 brings together voices from across the country to share real-world strategies for addressing substance use disorder, advancing harm reduction, and strengthening community wellness.
This summit is a valuable opportunity to connect with others, collaborate, share resources, and highlight community support services. I encourage you to consider attending and taking advantage of this opportunity to learn, network, and strengthen partnerships within our communities.
Please use the link below to register:
https://recoverysummit.org/tickets-checkout/
Posted by Julie Hellmann | Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy | Julie.hellmann@nkadd.org
Safety net Alliance’s October 2026 General Meeting
Please join us at the Safety Net Alliance's next General Meeting on Wednesday, October 21st. At this month's meeting, we will host a panel on Disability and Senior Support Services.
Panelists:
David Breidenich | Client Services Rep | People Working Cooperatively
Samantha Harrison | President + Disability Support Strategist | Momentum Family Strategies
Laura Allen, PhD | Director of Development | Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & NKY
Anne Wildman | Associate Director - Aging and Disability Services | NKADD
Hope to see you there!
Jared Mueller
Program Implementation and Operations Manager
Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky
Jared.Mueller@nkadd.org
FREE Certified Peer Support training!
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio Presents:
FREE Certified Peer Support training! We have a very limited number of scholarships for Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Carroll, Pendleton, Grant, and Bracken counties. Send referrals before they are gone!
Our next (virtual) class: October 19-23, 2026.
Registration: open until September 28. Link: https://mhankyswoh.org/peersupport/
Shared by: Nicole Paul | Education Coordinator | npaul@mhankyswoh.org
Residents' Right Forum by NKADD
This October 15th, we celebrate the voices, experiences, and rights of residents living in nursing homes and assisted living communities.
Join us in listening to residents as they share their stories, reflect on their experiences, and tell us what life in their long-term care communities means to them.
Every resident has a story worth hearing—and a voice worth honoring. Let’s celebrate their experiences, dignity, individuality, and right to be heard.
RSVP to Bethany Breckel @ 859-283-8185 by October 5th
Posted by: Amy Morris | NKADD
Trunk Or Treat at Gateway Community & Technical College
Gateway will be having a Trunk Or Treat at our Edgewood location. It will be Oct. 13th 6pm-7:30pm.
Are you a community member that would like to attend? Contact Lyndsey McNabb at Lyndsey.McNabb@kctcs.edu
SEE, TEST & TREAT Day: Cervical & Breast Cancer Screenings & Health Fair
St. Elizabeth will be hosting our 4th Annual See Test Treat Event from 8am-12pm at the NEW Faith Community Health Network Clinic 601 Washington Ave, Newport, KY 41071
St. Elizabeth’s annual See, Test and Treat® event offers no-cost, on-site mammograms and cervical screenings to uninsured women throughout Northern Kentucky. St. Elizabeth Healthcare hosts the event with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation grant and support.
Please share the flyers with your communities and complete this form if you are interested in volunteering as a Spanish or French bilingual volunteer. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VdxaeLj9SBRegistration will open in August.
Shared by: Maggie Lynott | Program Manager - Community Health and Partnership | St. Elizabeth | Margaret.lynott@stelizabeth.com
CVG Campus Career Fair
Take off with a career at CVG! With over 70 campus employers, there are many job opportunities on CVG Airport's campus.
Join us on Wednesday, October 7 at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming from 3:30pm - 6:30pm to explore the ways that you can elevate your career.
This event is a FREE open house, so feel free to drop by when it is best for you - no registration required.
Parking is free and plentiful at this event, and public transportation is available via TANK route #1. To view the TANK schedule, visit www.tankbus.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon and reaching new heights together!
For more information: https://www.cvgairport.com/careers/careerfair/
Posted by Jessica Warner | CVG Airport Authority
"Adventures in Homeownership" Workshop by Brighton Center
Everyone is invited to join and promote our FREE "Adventures in Homeownership" workshop on October 3rd from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Norwood Branch Library in Cincinnati. Attendees receive a certificate that is required to qualify for many available first-time homebuyer grants.
Pre-registration is required: infofw@brightoncenter.com (859) 491-8303 ext. 2380
Posted by: Leticia Schreiner | Brighton Center
Save A Life Day by Northern Kentucky Health Department
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will host "Save A Life Day" for the second year in a row on Thursday, September 24th.
"Save A Life Day" is a grassroots national day of action aimed at distributing as much naloxone as possible into the community while combating the stigma historically associated with substance use. The event originally started in West Virginia and now spans at least 1 county in all 50 states.
While the main goal is naloxone distribution, we also aim to provide attendees with as many health-related services and mutual aid as we can.
Shared by: Seth Steele | Programs Supervisor II, Harm Reduction | seth.steele@nkyhealth.org
Safety net Alliance’s September 2026 General Meeting
Please join us at the Safety Net Alliance's next General Meeting on Wednesday, September 16th. At this month's meeting, we will host a panel on Recovery Services.
Panelists:
Ashley Boothby | Life Learning Center
Darrell Lee | New Season Treatment Centers
Jon Long | Transitions
TBD | NorthKey
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
See you there!
Jared Mueller
Program Implementation and Operations Manager
Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky
Jared.Mueller@nkadd.org
Grant County Community Baby Shower
Community Baby Shower & Kid’s Farmers Market Event
Educational Sessions, Free Giveaways, Farmer’s Market, Information Tables
Raffles for quilts, diaper bags, and nursing covers!
Shared by: Maggie Lynott | Program Manager - Community Health and Partnership | St. Elizabeth | Margaret.lynott@stelizabeth.com
SUPPORT OVER SILENCE FOR KIDS Training by Family Nurturing Center
Have you ever been in public and wanted to be helpful to caregivers and children? This training is for you!
An evidence-based, empathy driven program with a proven approach designed to be action-oriented. The training features a story telling model to identify ways to help others in stressful and awkward situations.
SUPPORT OVER SILENCE FOR KIDS uses the K.I.D.S. framework to encourage adults to resist the bystander effect and provide support for those around them.
To register, contact andy.bernert@familynurture.org
Shared by: Robin Mulcahy | Family Well Being Collaborator | Robin.Mulcahy@familynurture.org
NKY Tenancy Workshop by Brighton Center
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about Landlord/Tenant Responsibilities and Relationships, Tenancy Laws, Leases and Evictions and what to expect with budgeting for today's current housing market.
Please invite your colleagues, coworkers and any of the individuals or families you are working with to gain or maintain housing to one of our upcoming NKY Tenancy Workshops.
Join us at one of four workshop sessions: 8/27/26 • 11/11/26 • 2/4/27 • 5/6/27 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shared by: Golden Neri | Family Support Coordinator | gneri@brightoncenter.com
Grant County Cancer Awareness – Steeped in Strength
A Cancer Awareness Series
Join us for an inspiring afternoon tea steeped in education and hope.
Hear stories from cancer survivors as they share their journeys with lung, colon, breast, and ovarian cancer. Cancer can affect anyone, anywhere, regardless of age, gender, background, or lifestyle.
Northern Kentucky Harvest Presents: Backpacks Bonanza
Open to NKY students in pre-school through high school, including home-schoolers.
First-come, first-served model. No pre-registration required.
At least 800 backpacks to be given away.
Free Community Kickback Event
Kick back with us at our 2026 NKY Community Kickback (formerly Backyard Bash)
Free food, drinks, games, and fun for all ages!
Come for the face painting and activities, stay for the connections, laughter, and community!
Boone County Schools: English Learner Family Open House
You are invited to Boone County School’s third annual open house for the English learner families of Boone County!
Come for free resources and information from community partners! We will also offer help with registration.
Join us anytime between 2pm and 6pm
Gallatin County Community Baby Shower
Community Baby Shower for Expectant Mothers to 6 Month’s Old
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating you and your little one!
Enjoy free gifts, refreshments, resources, and community support.
Safety net Alliance’s July 2026 General Meeting
Please join us at the Safety Net Alliance's next General Meeting on Wednesday, July 15th. At this month's meeting, we will host a panel on Veteran's Services.
Panelists:
Dr. Rusty Mardis - USAF Retired Mustang/OEF Veteran | Assistant Director | Veterans Resource Station
Dave Corlett | Director | Redwood
Linda Slone | Veterans Services
Lonny Slone | Veterans Services
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
See you there!
Jared Mueller
Program Implementation and Operations Manager
Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky
Jared.Mueller@nkadd.org
Trauma-Informed Supervision Training
Build skills for recognizing when stress and life experience are affecting your team, navigating difficult conversations, and holding people accountable without losing the relationship.
Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAFAB29A7F8C07-62415699-trauma#/
For questions, please email Grace at buildingcommunitywellbeing@brightoncenter.com
Listening Session for Boone County Parents & Caregivers
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is hosting a listening session specifically for Boone County parents and caregivers on youth mental health and wellness, and we invite you to join us!
This session provides an open and supportive environment to hear directly from you about the challenges, concerns, and hopes you have regarding the mental health and wellness of youth in our community.
The listening session will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6-7pm at the Boone County Public Library- Main Branch (1786 Burlington Pike Burlington, KY 41005.
Dinner will be provided and participants will receive a $100 gift card. We're seeking 12 participants, you can register at https://forms.gle/FtUFnBNqwU1fLhtd7
Parish Kitchen Bible Study
Parish Kitchen is offering a Bible study on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each month at 2:00pm at Parish Kitchen
Early Childhood Fun Fest
Ready Ready Covington invites you to Early Childhood Fun Fest on June 12th from 4pm to 7pm at David Housley Pavillion
Free Petting Zoo, Games, Food, and Prizes!
Parish Kitchen Bible Study
Parish Kitchen is offering a Bible study on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each month at 2:00pm at Parish Kitchen
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Join Us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Florence Nature Park!
Music - Art - Vendors - Performances - Family Acivities
Trauma-Responsive Parenting Training
Trauma-Responsive Parenting | 6/9/2026 9:30am-12:30pm | Ft. Thomas Library
Understanding how stress and experience shape behavior is one of the most practical skills you can build, whether you are raising children or leading a team.
For parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children. Learn what is driving the behaviors that are hardest to respond to and walk away with concrete strategies for the moments that matter most.
Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAFAB29A7F8C07-62415120-trauma#/
Trauma-Informed Care Training
Build understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and learn practical approaches that promote resilience, stability, and recovery.
Sign up: BC WB: Trauma Informed Care
These trainings are part of the Community Well-Being Credential, a flexible learning pathway designed to build practical, relationship-centered skills that strengthen support networks across families, neighborhoods, and organizations. Participants can take individual trainings or work toward the credential over time.
If you have any questions regarding a training or the Community Well-Being Credential, please email buildingcommunitywellbeing@brightoncenter.com
Workshop: AI Simplified for Nonprofits
Interact for Health is offering a free, hands-on workshop—AI Simplified for Nonprofits—at the Grant County Library on May 6.
This session is a great opportunity to gain practical experience using AI tools to support your work and mission. While the workshop is designed with nonprofits in mind, all community members are welcome to attend. We’d love to see a wide mix of participants!
You can find more details and register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3drfjzb/lp/825f08ce-3b95-4791-a5cb-8fb02701b48d