Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center will be hosting its 21st annual holiday book giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., Racine. A free event for children of all ages, Cops ‘N Kids’ mission is to put books in every child’s hand this holiday season. Upon arrival, […]
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5Ks happening in Racine County this summer/fall
RACINE — Those looking to move their bodies this summer and upcoming fall have more than a few chances to do so. In Racine County, various 5K run/walk events are happening throughout the area. Seasoned athletes, community members, and anyone looking to run, walk or even roll can participate as a way to stay active […]
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Family Reunion Music Festival at Johnson Park on Saturday, June 24
RACINE COUNTY — The 12th Family Reunion Music Festival will take place on Saturday, June 24 at the Johnson Park Pavilion, 6200 Northwestern Ave., Racine, Wis. This free-admission music festival is organized to celebrate life, family and friendship, and to support three incredible community organizations. A saxophone performance delights folks at the 11th annual Family […]
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Summit Players Theatre performing Macbeth at Wisconsin State Parks beginning June 9
Wisconsin-based traveling theatre company Summit Players Theatre is returning to live, outdoor performance and will be performing Shakespeare’s Macbeth from June 9 to August 19 in 22 different Wisconsin State Parks. All performances will be free and preceded by a 45-minute educational workshop. The company will offer its workshop and performance at Richard Bong State […]
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FUNdraiser for Nurse Carmen: come out and show your support on June 2
Fundraiser for Nurse Carmen! Tons of raffle donations, silent auction items, and get a pink hair extension to add pink to you! All proceeds go to Carmen to help raise funds for medical expenses. Check the fundraiser’s Facebook event page for more details. FUNdraiser for Nurse Carmen details What: Fundraiser for Horlick’s Nurse Carmen When: […]
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Registration now open for Wisconsin Shores Little League, Senior Challenger League special needs teams
KENOSHA — Wisconsin Shores Little League and Wisconsin Shores Senior Challenger League are now taking registrations for the 2023 season. WSLL is open to special needs children between 4 and 18 years of age, or up to age 22 if still in school. WSSCL is open to special needs players ages 15 and above. Special […]
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Challenger Baseball Registration now open
Challenger Baseball, which includes the Wisconsin Shores Little League (WSLL) and Wisconsin Shores Senior Challenger League (WSSCL), is now taking registrations for the 2023 season. WSLL is open to special needs children between 4 and 18 years of age, or up to age 22 if still in school. WSSCL is opened to special needs players […]
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Mental Health Services Informational Panel set for May 11
RACINE COUNTY — An exclusive Mental Health Awareness Month event is being presented by NAMI Racine County. On this panel, we will have representatives of the Racine County Public Health Department, Behavioral Health Department, and Children’s Wisconsin to talk about services available throughout the county, how they function, and how to access them. Please join […]
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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast honors 342 local girls at Highest Awards Celebration
MILWAUKEE — Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is recognizing 342 local Girl Scouts for earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn, during its annual Highest Awards Celebration on Tuesday, May 9 at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Downtown Campus. The 342 recipients contributed more than […]
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East Troy Railroad Museum receives $10K grant
EAST TROY, Wis. — The East Troy Railroad Museum is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust to help return Chicago South Shore & South Bend Car 107 to the operating roster. The East Troy Railroad intends to return Car 107 to a mobile […]
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Celebrate International Women’s Day the Italian way on March 8
Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day the Italian way. Do you have a special woman you’d like to honor? A mother? A sister? A friend? A colleague? A mentor? For a $10 donation to United Way of Kenosha County you can surprise her with a Festa della Donna pack that includes a symbolic yellow flower, Italian […]