RACINE — Nearing the end of a 10,000-mile, 15-month journey, the volunteer crew of the Golden Rule Peace Boat arrived at Racine’s Reefpoint Marina on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-foot, two-masted wooden sailboat is a project of Veterans for Peace that visits communities to educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons. The Golden Rule […]
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The Golden Rule Peace Boat headed to Racine Sept. 5-6
RACINE — The Golden Rule Peace Boat, a 30-foot sailboat with a storied history, is coming to Racine on Sept. 5 and 6. The two-masted wooden ketch, a project of Veterans for Peace, is on a 15-month voyage to educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation. The boat’s Milwaukee stop is set […]
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Community Resource Fair is Aug. 26, hosted by Restoration Ministries
RACINE — A Community Resource Fair hosted by Restoration Ministries is happening on Aug. 26 in Racine. Restoration Ministries is a local nonprofit that assists people in need through a multitude of services. The community organization is partnering with First Presbyterian Church and is funded in part by Grow Racine. Register now for the Community […]
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For free, live music, Summer 2023 is THE season
RACINE — Grab a seat and a beverage, listen to some favorite tunes and relax. That’s the free, live summer music scene in Downtown Racine. Residents and visitors can catch a variety of great music – rock, blues, country, Americana, jazz, classical, and folk – performed by area musicians. It’s a Racine summertime tradition that […]
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Racine mayoral candidate forum set for Feb. 2
RACINE — A coalition of community organizations is sponsoring Racine’s first mayoral candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 2. The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. The forum, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the Racine Interfaith Coalition, the League of United Latin American Citizens […]
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Ice will be nice Burlington
Get out and enjoy the winter! This weekend includes an ice carving competition, a holiday sing-along, a holiday-themed run, dance and music. The fun is all over the place in Racine County. Real Racine has you covered. Ice is nice. Burlington hosts the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Competition on Saturday and Sunday at Wehmhoff Square […]
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John David Rowland Provided Leadership To Racine Organizations
Mr. John David Rowland, 85, died at Aurora St Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee following complications with heart surgery on Monday evening. David was born on December 30, 1932 in Racine, the son of the late Grace Campbell Rowland and John S. (Jack) Rowland. On September 8, 1956, David married the love of his life and best […]
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Oliver Hopkins Proudly Served In The United States Navy
Oliver Nelson Hopkins, 85, passed away on Tuesday at Azura Memory Care in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He was born in Hamilton Ontario, Canada on October 4, 1932, the son of the late Eva (Nee: Soubier) and Oliver Nelson Hopkins Sr. Oliver received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University and Masters at UW-Milwaukee in […]
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Music & More Summer Concert Series Begins June 7
It was the summer of 1994 when the first series of free, noontime concerts called Music & More was offered at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave., Racine. The Rev. Randy Bush, who was the church’s pastor at the time, founded the series as a way to showcase local musicians, bring more people to downtown, […]
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Elaine Eifler Enjoyed Travel
Elaine (Fryer) Eifler died peacefully on September 28, 2017 at Bay Pointe Assisted Living in Racine. She was born on July 19, 1925 in California to Kathleen Freeman Fryer and Charles K. Fryer. They returned to her mother’s hometown, Racine, Wisconsin when she was an infant. Elaine attended Winslow, Franklin Junior High, and graduated from […]
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Barbara Rowe Believed In Education
Barbara Mae Rowe (Godshall), 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday. She was born on August 23, 1926 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Howard and Jessie Godshall.   Barb graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech. She married Edward M. Rowe on October 24, 1964. The couple […]
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Obituary: Patricia Hill Enjoyed Art And Music
Patricia Louise Hill, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday. She was born on September 24, 1950 in Racine to Franklin and Mary Lou (Nee: Schaefer) Hill. Patti graduated from Washington Park High School in 1968; attended Carroll College and graduated from UW-Parkside in 1973. She retired from Grace Church and had previously been employed […]
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5 Things Happening This Week
Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week. If you are part of a civic group, church or school function, you are welcome to send us your events listing to RacineCountyEye@gmail.com. If you have the event listed as a Facebook event, please forward the link to us. We have the ability to import the […]
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Summer Party Time
You’ll find a little bit of everything in Racine County this summer weekend. It kicks off with an outdoor party and continues with basketball, a new musical comedy, a nighttime boat parade and much more. Come along with Real Racine. First Friday is amazing. Where is the best place to be on a Friday evening […]
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Free music is here
Music – free music! This week brings loads of free, live music all over Racine County. From Waterford’s Village Hall Park to Monument Square in Downtown Racine, the first weekend of June is a great time to kick back and enjoy some summer tunes right here in Real Racine. Rollin’ on the river. Start your […]