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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Posted inKenosha Lens, Things To Do
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Sports
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 […]
Posted inCelebrations, Community
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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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 […]
Posted inObituaries
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 […]
Posted inParenting
Juntos Workshops
Juntos provides Latino students and their parents/guardians with knowledge and skills to be successful in school and achieve academic success. Juntos is hosting different workshops. These workshops will focus on: Making Education a Family GoalEffective Communication at HomeFrom Middle School to High SchoolFrom High School to Higher EducationGraduation: Ready to Be a Successful Student Workshops […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
COVID-19 Testing Available at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
COVID-19 testing is now available at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, 11211 120th Ave, in Pleasant Prairie. Testing will take place in the South parking lot. Enter near the LOFT Outlet at the East Frontage Road entrance. Testing is provided by Northshore Clinical Labs. Free COVID-19 rapid and PCR tests are available. Appointments are not […]
Posted inSchool Awards, Schools
Jefferson Lighthouse Earns National Blue Ribbon Award
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, 1722 W 6th St., has earned a National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Jefferson Lighthouse is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme School. Their mission is to create students who are “internationally-minded learners inquire, collaborate, and take action.” Since 1982, “the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community
Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival
Racine, WI – River Bend Nature Center is pleased to host the 9th Annual Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival on October 3rd. Free admission. Watch chainsaw artists create incredible sculptures from logs; join the bidding fun when all carvings go to a lively public auction. Refresh yourself along the forest trail with unique craft […]
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Upcoming Programs/Services Offered by the Racine Public Library
The Racine Public Library resumed Pre-COVID hours on September 7. They are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Masks are required to be worn within the Racine Public Library Main and the Bookmobile per the Racine City ordinance. The RPL […]
Posted inAdopt-a-Pet
Piggy the Kitty in Need of a New Home
Piggly is a beautiful kitty hoping to find her new home. This friendly gal is 4 years old and weighs 11 pounds. Although Piggly loves to be pet, she will let you know when she’s ready for a break and would do best in a space with kids older than 8. If you’re looking to […]