BURLINGTON, KY (FOX19) - Cincinnati Playhouse will present “War” at Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, on Tuesday, February 7, from 6:30-8 p.m.

A post-show discussion with the actors and local teen leaders will follow. Due to the intense topics discussed, the play is suggested for teens and adults. The performance is free.

     This powerful play examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as four young men struggle with the pressures of competitiveness, anger and vulnerability. Dennis Foon, one of Canada’s leading young-adult playwrights, interviewed teens, social workers and violent offenders to write this drama about how boys use war as a metaphor for their lives — on the street, in school, in sports and in their relationships with the opposite sex. The playwright uses invented language to stand in for harsh slang, creating a poetic and highly theatrical experience.

COVINGTON, KY (Jan. 19, 2012)— Gateway Community and Technical College will offer a domestic violence workshop, “Becoming A Survivor,” Jan. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room A105 at the college’s Covington Campus, 1025 Amsterdam Road. Ashley Novogroski from the Women’s Crisis Center is the featured speaker.

Gateway recently received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Justice to create and deliver training, services, and awareness around domestic violence and related issues on campus.  Funds will support a part-time coordinator, security supplies and equipment, and a full-time service advocate employed through Women's Crisis Center.

“This partnership between Gateway and the Women’s Crisis Center will help our students understand domestic violence issues and what they can do to protect themselves,” said Tim Chesser, Gateway security director. “While we haven’t had any violent incidents on campus, we know domestic violence affects many women nationwide.

BURLINGTON, KY (FOX19) -  Don’t miss the Eighth Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike. The Fair provides families the opportunity to speak with local businesses, agencies, and schools about the educational, developmental, and recreational opportunities available to young children in the area. Over 40 vendors will be available to answer questions about early childhood services and provide information on how to support the growth and development of our youngest learners.  

     Several free screening opportunities will be offered to families by appointment.