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StoryPoint shows off residents’ creations

Kenton County Animal Services now open daily

The Kenton County Animal Services organization recently announced it will be open seven days a week. Shared via social media, their new hours are noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, as of Jan. 29.

Boone County animals seeking furever homes

Boone County Animal Shelter is celebrating the adoption of Honey, a wide-eyed, 3-year-old dog who was recently taken home to her forever family.

Boone County Animal Shelter, located at 5643 Idlewild Road in Burlington, is open from noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.

Community Events: Feb. 3 to Feb. 11

We love to share events, birthdays, anniversaries, and special announcements. Send items to the Town Crier via email at towncrier@linknky.com.

Boone County

Feb 7: Boone County Fiscal Court Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Boone County Administration Building, 2950 Washington St., Burlington

Feb. 8: Latin Dance Fitness, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Library Main Branch, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. (Continues Wednesdays through Feb. 22)

Feb. 9: Boone County Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ralph Rush Staff Development Center, 99 Center St., Florence

Feb. 10: Concert: Lagniappe (Cajun music), 7 p.m., Boone County Library Main Branch, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. (For details, go to bcpl.org; registration necessary)

Florence

Feb. 3: United Way Free Tax Prep Drop Off, 5 to 6 p.m., Boone County Library Florence Branch, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence (runs through April 3; uwgc.org/taxes for more info)

Feb. 4: Concert: Jose Luis Palacio Larrodera, 2 p.m., Boone County Library Florence Branch, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence (Flamenco/ Classical guitar)

Feb. 7: Making Healthy Choices, 4:30 p.m., Boone County Library Florence Branch, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence. Also on Zoom. (For details, go to bcpl.org; registration necessary)

Hebron

Feb 11: SWET DanceFit, 9:30 p.m., Boone County Hebron Branch, 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron (For details, go to bcpl.org. Continues Saturdays through Feb. 25)

Union

Feb. 6: Union City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Union City Building, 1843 Bristow Drive, Union

Feb. 10: Experience T’ai Chi, 10:30 a.m., Boone County Library Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Union (For details, go to bcpl. org. Also on Feb. 24.)

Feb 11: Exploring Cultures Series: Bollywood Beats, 2 p.m., Boone County Library Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Union (For details, go to bcpl.org.)

Walton

Feb. 6: Making Healthier Choices, 6 p.m., Boone County Library Walton Branch, 21 S. Main St., Walton (For details, go to bcpl.org; registration required. Also runs Feb. 27.)

Feb. 7: Walton City Council Caucus Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Walton City Hall, 40 N. Main St., Walton

Feb. 9: Exploring Culture Series: Discover the Foods of France, 1 p.m., Boone County Library Walton Branch, 21 S. Main St., Walton (For details, go to bcpl.org; continues Feb. 16 and 23)

Feb. 9: Throwback Series: Hooked on Crochet, 4 p.m., Boone County Library Walton Branch, 21 S. Main St., Walton (For details, go to bcpl.org; registration required.)

Campbell County

Bellevue

Feb. 3: First Friday Shop Bellevue: Love is in the Air, 6 p.m., throughout Bellevue Business District along Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue.

Feb. 8: Bellevue Independent Schools Board Working Session, 6 p.m., Bellevue Board of Education Office, 219 Center St., Bellevue

Feb. 8: Bellevue City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Bellevue City Building, 616 Poplar St., Bellevue

Cold Spring

Feb. 8: Cup of Crime Book Discussion: Wayfaring Stranger by James Lee Burke, 7 p.m., Campbell County Library Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring (For info, contact Danielle at dheiert@cc-pl. org or email csprograms@cc-pl.org; registration required)

Dayton

Feb. 7: Dayton City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Dayton Community and Meeting Center, 625 2nd Ave., Dayton

Feb. 8: Dayton Activities Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Dayton Community and Meeting Center, 625 2nd Ave., Dayton

Fort Thomas

Feb. 8: Coffee & Conversation Book Discussion: When No One Is Watching, by Alyssa Cole, 2 p.m., Campbell County Library Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas (For info, contact Natalie at nshadrick@cc-pl.org; registration required)

Feb. 9: Fort Thomas School Board Working Meeting, 8:15 a.m., Fort Thomas Schools Central Office, 28 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas

Highland Heights

Feb. 7: Highland Heights City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Highland Heights City Building, 176 Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights

Newport

Feb. 7: Free Tax Preparation from AARP Tax-Aide, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Campbell County Public Library Newport Branch, 901 E.

Sixth St., Newport (see cc-pl.org/events for info and list of what to bring)

Feb. 7: Newport Book Club: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson, 7 p.m., Campbell County Public Library Newport Branch, 901 E. Sixth St., Newport (For info contact Valerie at vdavis@cc-pl.org; registration required)

Wilder

Feb. 6: Wilder City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Wilder City Building, 520 Licking Pike, Wilder

Kenton County

Feb. 3: Black History Month: Adventures in the Archives, 2 p.m., online event for Kenton County Public Library on YouTube or see “Kenton Library Archives” on Facebook. (more info, contact Cierra Earl at 859-9624070 or history@kentonlibrary.org.)

Feb. 6: Kenton County Schools District Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Kenton County Sanitation Department, 1045 Eaton Drive, Ft. Wright

Feb. 11: Finding a Job 101, 10:30 a.m., online event through Kenton County Library. (For more information, see events at kentonlibrary.org; registration required.)

Covington

Feb. 4: Covington Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Braxton Brewery, 27 W. Seventh St., Covington

Feb. 7: Covington Board of Commissioners Caucus Meeting, 6 p.m., Covington City Hall, 20 Pike St., Covington

Feb. 8: Covington Motor Vehicles Parking Authority Meeting, 9 a.m., Covington City Hall, 20 Pike St., Covington

Feb. 9: GED Testing, 2 to 6 p.m., Kenton County Library Covington Branch, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington (Register at GED.com for a testing appointment.)

Feb. 9: Covington Schools Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. Seventh St., Covington

Feb. 11: Covington Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Braxton Brewery, 27 W. Seventh St., Covington

Edgewood

Feb. 6: Edgewood City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Edgewood City Building, 385 Dudley Road, Edgewood

Feb. 7: Edgewood Senior Cards, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, Crestview Hills (open to all, card games).

Elsmere

Feb. 7: Elsmere City Council Caucus Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Elsmere City Building, 318 Garvey Ave., Elsmere

Erlanger

Feb. 6: GED Preparation, 4 to 7 p.m., Kenton County Public Library Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger (For more info contact Alex at 859-442-1166; repeats Feb. 8.)

Feb. 7: Erlanger City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Erlanger Municipal Building, 505 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger

Feb. 9: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools District, 7 p.m., Dietz Auditorium in Lloyd Memorial High School, 450 Bartlett Ave., Erlanger

Feb. 10: Erlanger Walking Club, 9 to 10 a.m., Kenton County Public Library Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger (registration required, go to kentonlibrary.org for more info.)

Fort Mitchell

Feb. 6: Fort Mitchell City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fort Mitchell City Building, 2355 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell

Feb. 7: Fort Mitchell Park Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Fort Mitchell City Building, 2355 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell