Like spring flowers, Racine County is reblooming after a very long winter exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic of the past year. Therefore, many are looking forward to spring and summer events in Racine. Two organizations – the Downtown Racine Corp. and Real Racine (Racine County’s destination marketing organization) – recently announced spring/summer events. Also, […]
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Racine Holiday Season Kick-off set for November 13
The official kick-off to the holiday season for Racine is just around the corner. Join the community on Saturday, November 13 for the Annual Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. The parade will begin at 5:30 pm starting at the West side of the State Street bridge, it will continue down Main Street to […]
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Life has been crazy. We know how stressful last minuet shopping can be for mom. She’s one of the most important people to you, but often the hardest to shop for, right? Whether she is your biological mother, your step-mom, a grandma, or even a woman in your life who played the role of a […]
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Racine Public Library programs and events for Feb. 17 – 24
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library. Library Services & Event Registration February 17 – 24 Register for Racine Public Library programs in one of the following ways (unless noted otherwise): Library news Seeking Vendors for Lunch Break at the LibraryIf you’re interested in bringing a food truck […]
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Venmo Challenge Racine: Raise $100,000 for Local Pandemic Relief
When Stan Anderson began participating in a viral internet challenge, he didn’t know that he would soon be raising $100,000 for local businesses. On Jan. 15, 2021, he declared that he would shoot for that goal through Venmo Challenge Racine. Now with the help and generosity of donors, $93,500 has been raised for the community […]
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March 26th, 2021
Men charged in Waterford carjacking, armed robbery WATERFORD – Two Milwaukee men face carjacking and armed robbery charges after the Town of […] Wisconsin reports P.1 variant case, additional case of variant B.1.351 WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported its first case of P.1. variant […] Love sports? Racine County Eye is […]
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Top 10 Fish Frys in Racine County in 2021
From beer-battered cod to char-grilled walleye, Racine County is a place full of fantastic fish fry. There is no doubt that Wisconsinites know a good fish fry when they taste one. This midwestern tradition is one that the entire family can enjoy. Based on the recommendations and feedback from Racine County Eye readers, we have […]
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Gateway holds drive-through ceremony on Racine Campus to honor graduates
Gateway Technical College graduate Darwin Lampkins had one basic thought as he went to the drive-through graduation celebration at the Racine Campus on Thursday. “I did it. I graduated,” he said. “I thought, ‘This is a great moment for me.’ I think accomplishment is good for a person in life. It was good for me […]
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Learn more about Earth Day; 2021 local events
Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22nd, and many environmental organizations celebrate all week long. This post contains the many events you have to choose from over the next week. But first, a little information about Earth Day. Earth Day was initially created as a college teach-in day to increase public consciousness of the effects […]
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Black History Month 2022: Inaugural Black Art & Culture Expo Hosted by UW-Parkside
SOMERS, Wis. – February is Black History Month. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will debut its first annual Wisconsin Black Art & Culture Expo in partnership with Mahogany Gallery, 142 Washington Ave., in Racine. Scott Terry, owner of Mahogany Gallery, came up with the concept of the expo. He began collaborating with Colette Bell, who is […]
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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 […]
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Racine Public Library programs and events for March 30 – April 6
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library. Library Services & Event Registration March 30 – April 6 Register for Racine Public Library programs in one of the following ways (unless noted otherwise): Library news Spring Book Sale coming up April 25 – 27Browse the newly renovated and expanded […]
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Racine Public Library programs and events for March 23 – 30
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library. Library Services & Event Registration March 23 – 30 Register for Racine Public Library programs in one of the following ways (unless noted otherwise): Library news Spring Break ClosureThe Racine Public Library building and Bookmobile will be closed Friday, March 29. […]
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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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5 Ways to Ring in the New Year at Home
As we kiss 2021 goodbye and look forward to ringing in the new year, here are five things you can do to celebrate. With COVID-19 cases rising due to the Omicron variant it is important to find safe and enjoyable things to do at home. The holidays are a time to celebrate and spend time […]
