The 4th Fest of Greater Racine is urging those interested in being a part of the 86th Annual 4th of July Parade to turn in their applications. The deadline to turn in an application is June 3. The 86th Annual 4th of July Parade will be held on July 4th in Downtown Racine. Applications, along […]
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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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River Bend Nature Center Hosts Full Moon Drum Circle May 13
Full Moon Drum Circle River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Road, is hosting a full moon drum circle on Friday, May 13. No reservations are required to attend. What better way to spend Friday the 13 than circled around a fire, welcoming a full moon? Participants will welcome the full moon together with […]
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10 Events in Racine County you won’t want to miss in May
It’s that time of the year for festivals, fairs, and fun events. Bring on good food, tasty drinks, and time with family and friends. Racine County has several fun events happening this May as a way to kick off the summer season. Here are 10 of them. 1. Burlington Jamboree Racine County has The Burlington […]
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May 22 Draft Day Event Matches Nonprofits With New Board Members
RACINE COUNTY – A first-ever, free event aims to match local nonprofits with prospective board members. Racine County Nonprofit Draft Day is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd., Caledonia. Nonprofit Draft Day is hosted by Leadership Racine, a program of Racine Area […]
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KAC Hosts 56th Annual Golf Outing on June 6, Bonus Raffle for New Attendees
The Kenosha Achievement Center (KAC) announced their 56th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser will take place on June 6 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Kenosha Country Club. KAC’s Golf Classic is a scramble format, with prizes for the lowest team score. There are prizes for the lowest men’s and women’s scores. Classic golf […]
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Ending the Silence: NAMI and United Way host virtual event to destigmatize mental illness on May 10
RACINE – NAMI Racine County, together with United Way Racine County, are hosting Ending the Silence, a virtual event designed to destigmatize mental illness. Prepared especially for Mental Health Awareness Month, this event will be held on May 10, from noon until 1 p.m. This event is interactive and open to the public. There will […]
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2nd Annual Seltzer Beer Stroll is June 18
DOWNTOWN RACINE – The second annual Seltzer Beer Stroll is coming to Downtown Racine on June 18 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Hosted by the Downtown Racine Corporation, the Seltzer Beer Stroll has been created to allow patrons to “stroll the sidewalks of beautiful Downtown Racine and sample all the newest seltzer beer flavors […]
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Kraut Queen and Princess Pageant Returns to Racine County on May 10
The traditions in Racine County are many, and the search is on for the 2022 Kraut Queen, Kraut Princess, and the Mini Kraut Princess. After a hiatus, the Kraut Fest Pageant is back for another year in Racine County. While the Kraut Fest will not be returning in 2022, the royalty will continue serving Southeastern […]
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March Forth to Earth Day: The Impact of the Pipeline on Mother Earth; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The March Forth to Earth Day project, an Environmental Conservation Organization, started on March 4th, 2022. Rallies in various cities across Wisconsin kicked off a movement for the Earth and our future. Wisconsin activists and environmentalists have participated in eight consecutive weeks of activism focused on climate change. The project will conclude on Earth Day, […]
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All of Us Research Program at the Bryant Center April 26
The All of Us Research Program is coming to Racine, at the Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesday,April 26, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 Caron Butler Drive, in Racine. This program allows researchers to conduct thousands of studies on health and disease. Healthcare is often a […]
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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color
This Friday, April 22, begins a series of online presentations called “Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color” for the Eighth Annual Minority Health Month through the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. The presentations will take place via Zoom this year and are free to attend. These events are funded and sponsored […]
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5 Practical Earth Day Events Happening in Southeastern Wisconsin
Each year, Earth Day is observed on April 22. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement that took place in 1970, according to Earthday.org. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In Our Planet” and calls on people to take action to protect, preserve and exercise prudence. Southeastern […]
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Shane Tews to speak: Implementing Technovation: A discussion on policy challenges to adopting technological solutions for urban issues on April 14
On Thursday, April 14, at 5 p.m., UW-Parkside Center for Research in Innovation and Smart Cities and the Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership will be hosting Implementing Technovation with speaker Shane Tews at the UW-Parkside Student Center Ballroom. The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube. This event is free of charge and open […]
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River Bend Nature Center Hosts Full Moon Drum Circle April 16
River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Road, is hosting a full moon drum circle on Saturday, April 16. The drum circle starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. No reservations are required to attend. The event is open to the public and free of charge, however, donations are welcome and appreciated. […]