RACINE — The Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) want to help Racine residents to have a little fun on fall weeknights beginning at the end of October with adult volleyball and basketball teams. Registrations are being accepted beginning Aug. 22, until Sept. 23. Adult volleyball details There are three types of teams that […]
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Fall season adult kickball, softball team registrations accepted until Aug. 5
RACINE — The Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) wants to help Racine citizens to have a little fun on fall weeknights beginning at the end of August with adult kickball and softball teams. Registration is accepted until Aug. 5. Adult kickball details An adult kickball team needs 10 players, consisting of five women […]
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Niecey’s Massage Studio / Niecey’s Hair Studio
Niecey’s Hair Studio and Niecey’s Massage Studio Niecey’s Studios: Master Hairstylist Denise Smith, along with Esthetician and Massage Therapist Shaniece West come together for one tremendous salon and spa experience! Located in beautiful Downtown Racine, this mother/daughter duo offers unique, custom services with style and prestige. Niecey’s Hair Studio Niecey’s Massage Studio Hours of operation:Monday. […]
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Best Nutritious Foods for your Babies
A baby’s brain needs to consume around 1/4 of its body weight each day. If the baby isn’t consuming enough calories through nutritious foods, their brain cannot develop properly and this could lead to developmental delays. Baby’s bones grow at a rapid rate too. Calcium is needed for proper bone formation and growth. For muscles, […]
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Business Spotlight: Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation
Owners and best friends, Megan Kramp and Elizabeth Olley have embarked on an exciting journey together that they hope will provide an underserved population some much-needed relief. Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation, 13200 Globe Drive, Suite 206 in Mount Pleasant, opened on May 17 this year and provides a unique niche in the rehabilitation world, neurologic-centric physical […]
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Local breast cancer survivor Amanda Lipke to share her story at Relay For Life of Racine July 15
RACINE — This Friday, Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31, is hosting a Relay For Life at 5 p.m. with guest speaker Amanda Lipke, who will offer a message of hope to its attendees. In particular, she wants to let people know that “there is life after that cancer diagnosis.” Lipke, who was diagnosed with breast […]
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Bridget Munson named Executive Director for NAMI of Racine County
RACINE — Racine County has appointed Bridget Munson to be the Executive Director for the local branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 2300 De Koven Ave. Due to Munson’s background in marketing and passion for mental health advocacy, she was a standout candidate in NAMI’s search for Executive Director. NAMI Board of […]
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UW-Extension encourages healthy eating and eliminating food waste, offers free in-article recipe
Are you tired of eating the same thing for dinner each week? Perhaps you feel that when you are cleaning out the refrigerator, you’re tossing out untouched food. These are problems that community members are facing. UW-Extension is working to provide families with options to utilize what they have. And with food and gas prices […]
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10 picturesque hiking spots in Racine County
Find your outdoor escape in Racine County! Explore the various hiking trails from urban parts of the city and nature trails located just west of the Interstate. Whether you’re looking to tackle your next adventure, burn some calories, or have some fun with the family, hiking can be a fun activity for everyone. Where will […]
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Bend & Brew Free Outdoor Yoga Continues for the 5th Year
For the 5th year, the Downtown Racine Corporation will offer free outdoor yoga with a drink. Bend & Brew will occur outside of Reefpoint Marina’s grassy park area at the very end of Christopher Columbus Causeway. Yoga Roots Racine hosts this event on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to […]
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31st Annual Aging Well Conference hosted by UW-Parkside is June 3
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education Office will host the 31st Annual Aging Well Conference on June 3, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Student Ballroom Center located at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha. This year’s conference will feature keynote presentations and breakout sessions. The breakout sessions will […]
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Primrose Retirement Community residents stay active with LyndaFit
Residents at Primrose Retirement Community are staying active despite age and disabilities. LyndaFit, a locally owned and operated business, is working to help residents maintain and retain their independence, for as long as possible. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, residents from the independent living and assisted living sides of the facility gather […]
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Racine County Community Resource Directory
The Racine County Eye has compiled a helpful Community Resource Directory to provide assistance when someone is in need of available resources. This directory contains resources such as emergency resources, abuse resources, advocacy support, consumer needs, education, employment help, food resources, financial assistance, healthcare, housing, parenting, mental health, transportation, and veteran services. Racine County is […]
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Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin Hosts Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is offering a new class, Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances. They are offering this class for free and virtually. This program will allow caregivers to learn about financial strategies for supporting their loved ones who may be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The […]
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Roe v. Wade: ‘We saw this day coming’ — midwives prepare to protect abortion access in Wisconsin
by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 4, 2022 The morning after the terrible news broke about the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, I called my homebirth midwife, Ingrid Andersson. Ingrid is my hero. She helped me have all three of my daughters at home. No one is more dedicated to women’s health and […]