MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, January 18 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., an individual who was an instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement. In the fight towards equality, this national holiday honors who he was as a leader. Across America, on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. is […]
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5 Ways to Safely Ring in the New Year
2020 is a year that we will never forget. For many, it brought challenges, but it also showcased the strength of our community. While we are still in the thick of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, that won’t stop us from ringing in the New Year. The Racine County Eye encourages Racine county residents to […]
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Halloween Contest Winners
The Racine County Eye hosted an annual pumpkin carving contest and costume contest. These contests were hosted in honor of Halloween. We were looking for creativity in the pumpkin carving designs. For the costumes, we wanted to see costumes that were original and unique. There was an excellent turn out for participation. It made choosing […]
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Costume Contest Results
The 2020 Racine County Eye Costume Contest gallery is now open for viewing. View the contestants below and let us know which costume is your favorite. For more contest, stay up to date with the Racine County Eye Celebrations page. Thank you for participating in this costume contest. ★★★★★
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3 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Maybe it is your first year celebrating Father’s Day or maybe your kids are grown up, no matter what your case may be, dads love being able to spend the day with their kids. So what’s there to do in Racine County to celebrate Father’s Day? Visit the […]
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Racine marchers brave cold, snow to honor the words and efforts of Martin Luther King
Cold wind and snow-covered sidewalks did not keep an enthused crowd of about 30 from marching and speaking in a Monday morning event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After warming up on snacks and hot cocoa, a crowd departed the gym of the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1134 Dr. Martin Luther […]
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Four named as Gateway Dr. King Humanitarians for 2019 celebration
Gateway Technical College has named Jonathan Barker (Kenosha), Betty Brenneman (Racine), Leon Brown (Racine) and Karen Kempinen (Kenosha) as this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarians. The award recognizes individuals for their contributions to society, their school, business or profession, as well as their dedication to volunteerism or philanthropic work. The Humanitarians will be […]
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‘One Voice, Many Stories’ theme of Gateway’s 25th Dr. King celebration
Gateway Technical College will hold its 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 21, in the Madrigrano Auditorium of the Conference Center on the college’s Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; the program begins at noon. The 2019 theme is “One Voice, Many […]
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Big things planned for Case H.S. Homecoming
J.I. Case High School is doing things up big this week for its 50th anniversary homecoming celebration. Scheduled events include fireworks, an alumni tailgate, a post-game bonfire and alumni open house. The school at 7345 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant, is marking 50 years with special, limited edition apparel and its first-ever bobble head of mascot […]
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Festival season is here
Summer celebration time is here. This weekend includes ethnic heritage celebrations, outdoor entertainment and fundraisers. You’ll always find lots of things to do in Racine County. Come along with Real Racine. Start early. B-Town Sounds free concert series kicks off its 2015 season at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Bring […]