River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay Rd, is hosting a full moon drum circle on Wednesday, October 20. The drum circle starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and free. This is a drug and alcohol-free event. On the night of the October full […]
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2nd Annual Beer and Bacon Walk Set for November 6
Do you love beer? How about bacon? If you do, you are in luck. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their 2nd Annual Beer and Bacon Walk on November 6. The event will include sampling delicious brews from local breweries paired with bacon-infused bites at 20 downtown locations. Littleport Brewing Company, Public Craft Brewing Co., […]
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Sheriff Beth David Announces 2021 Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Beth David from the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department announces the 2021 Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy is a six-week overview of all aspects of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department followed by a graduation ceremony. The class will begin on Tuesday, October 26th, and end on November 30th, 2021. The academy highlights tours of the Kenosha […]
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2021 Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The Annual Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting will take place on November 13, 2021. Johnson Financial Group and Gendlin Liverman & Rymer Accident & Injury Attorneys will be sponsoring this year’s parade. Festival Foods is sponsoring the tree lighting ceremony. Holiday Tree on Monument Square The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. and […]
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Racine Public Library Upcoming Program and Services
Racine Public Library current hours are: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A sign language interpreter is available with one week’s notice. For information, call the Library’s Business Office at 262.636.9170 . Masks are required to be worn within the Racine Public Library […]
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National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. This is a nonpartisan civic holiday that celebrates our democracy. According to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 Americans are eligible to vote but are not registered. Are you one of these individuals? Citizens struggle to register to vote, updating registration, and staying informed […]
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2021 Kenosha County Trick-or-Treat Schedule
Halloween will be here before we know it. It’s time to start making costumes and purchasing candy. Follow this Kenosha County Trick-or-Treat Schedule so you are prepared for a fun night. Planning on Trick or Treating in Racine County? View the 2021 Racine County Trick or Treat Schedule here. This document will be updated Village […]
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5 Pumpkin Produce Stands in Racine County
Are you looking to score pumpkins for this year’s festivities? Local farmers have spent time planting and preparing their crops. Now that harvest season is here; pumpkins are ready for picking. Throughout Racine County, here’s where you can shop for pumpkins and gourds at produce stands. 1. Lembcke Produce Lembcke Produce stand in Racine County […]
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RUSD Announces 2021 SEE Your Future Expo
Racine Unified School District’s Academies of Racine is hosting a 2021 SEE Your Future Expo. The expo allows freshmen to experience career-related, hands-on demonstrations and engage in activities in a broad variety of careers. These experiences that will take place at the SEE Your Future Expo will help to forge a relevant link between what […]
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2021-2022 PRCS Youth Girls Basketball Openings
City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) has openings inour youth girls basketball leagues for the 2021-2022 Fall/Winter Youth Hoops Basketball Program. Come on out girls and hoop like a girl! Leagues are available for boys and girls in grades 1-8. Registration forms are available at City of Racine Community Centers: Dr. John […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kenosha and Racine Counties to Raise More than $100,000
The Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual walk on September 25. COVID-19 put the event to halt in person last year. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s rejoined in person this year, with the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remaining top priorities. Walkers and teams from across the area participated in this year’s event […]
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5 Apple Orchards to Visit in Racine County
The air is finally crisp. The leaves are starting to turn. Apples are ready for picking. Fall is in full swing in Southeastern Wisconsin. However, this season wouldn’t be complete without a trip to a local apple orchard. In Racine County, there are five different apple orchards to visit. 1. Apple Holler Apple Holler, 5006 South […]
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Carthage College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class
Incoming students at Carthage College have set a new record as the largest incoming class. The class of 2021 was able to participate in their orientation in person. The orientation schedule filled the three day Labor Day weekend. After moving into the residence halls, students gathered with their families for two community welcome sessions on Sept. 4 […]
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Former Franklin School Bricks For Sale
Racine Unified School District is selling bricks from Franklin School. Community members are welcome to purchase a piece of Racine’s history. The school was built in the 19th-century using cream city bricks in 1870. Franklin School was remodeled in 1899 and later expanded in 1921. Most recently, this building housed Walden III middle and high […]
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Virginia “Ginny” Christine Williams Anderegg
Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate the life and legacy of GinnyAnderegg. She was born on April 18, 1926 and died on December 25, 2020. Join and celebrate “Ginny’ on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.At 5p.m. Stories and Remembrances will be shared. The gathering will take place […]
