FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Mike's Carwash in Florence is celebrating their grand opening by lending support to the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade 502nd Airborne Infantry Unit.

During grand opening events on May 3 &4, Mike's is offering customers free carwashes. The offer is not valid at other Cincinnati-area Mike’s locations.

In lieu of payment for a “Works” carwash, a $15 value, customers are encouraged to make a donation to the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade 502nd Airborne Infantry Unit, known as “Team Renegade”.  The troops are honored guests at this year’s annual Memorial Day parade.

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Customers will have more time to shop at the Florence Antique Mall. The antique shop is adding evening hours.

Beginning May 1 the Florence Antique Mall will be open 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

“We’re coming up on our 15th anniversary this summer,” says owner Coleen Detzel, “and we understand that keeping our customers happy is our top priority. After all, without them, we wouldn’t be here, and I think too many businesses forget that simple fact these days.”

General Manager Wendy Phillips adds: “We make a point of getting to know our customers, and we listen to their suggestions and comments. For example, over the years, we added a consignment program, a 30 day layaway, and a weekend café, all based on customer suggestions. Extending our hours until 8:00 p.m. is at our customer’s request. And we are thrilled to be able to do it!"

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19)  — Gateway Community and Technical College and McHale’s Events and Catering are opening the doors to their new facilities at Odd Fellows Hall with a public reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at The Grand/Historic Odd Fellows Hall.

The event marks the kick-off of Gateway’s new Instructional Design and Learning (IDL) Technology associate degree program, the first of its kind in the nation. Guests will be able to visit the building’s fourth floor for an introduction to IDL as well as the college’s Visual Communications program, the Center for eLearning, and a tour of the innovative learning environment. These related disciplines intersect in preparing students for high-wage, high-demand jobs in information management fields.