COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College has begun a new Healthy Happy Hour Series of fun, informative family activities at its Urban Center in downtown Covington at 525 Scott Boulevard. The activities are free of charge and open to the public.

“The activities are designed to help Covington become a healthier, happier community,” said Michael Lee, Gateway director of inclusion and cultural initiatives. “They are part of our outreach to bring the community into Gateway where we make success happen.”

The series began May 7 with Zumba classes that continue for another five weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “It’s not too late to come and have fun in these Latin-inspired, dance-fitness classes led by licensed instructor Y’Vonne Burkart,” Lee said.

UNION, KY (FOX19) - He’s just turning 17 but Union resident Jason Owens is taking the country scene by storm. Owens is the lead guitarist for the band Jetset Getset which was voted by the Country Music Association as one of the bands to watch out for in 2013. The band has appeared on several TV shows including The Shot Gun Red Show, Virginia Dreams, and Balcony TV shot at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville.   

      Owens not only plays the guitar for the band, but he also plays the mandolin and the resonator.  He can also play the drums, piano, banjo, and uekele.    “I’ve always enjoyed adding new instruments to my repertoire. I really want to learn how to play the fiddle next!!  I really think the fiddle allows for the music in songs to stand out. I enjoy watching and listening to Charlie Daniels and Ricky Skaggs”.

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.