RACINE — One of the best ways to learn about the Root River may be to see it from a kayak. Unity Racine organized an excursion on the Root River for local families on Thursday, Aug. 24, where some kayaked for the first time, as they learned more about the environment of the river and […]
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Island Park to host free concert featuring Celtic Gypsies Aug. 26
RACINE — A free concert, featuring the Celtic Gypsies, is set for Saturday (Aug. 26) at Island Park, 1700 Liberty St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy tunes from the Celtic Gypsies, a Racine-based band that specializes in Irish and folk music. The concert is […]
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Celebrating the Root River with family fun July 15
RACINE — Everyone is invited to celebrate the Root River at Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, July 15 at Island Park, 1700 Liberty St. The free event is hosted by the Root River Council, a nonprofit committed to revitalizing and redeveloping the river, and the Racine Department of Parks, […]
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Racine Zoo celebrates a century of memories with special event July 5
RACINE— The Racine Zoo has hit a significant milestone in 2023 as they have operated in Racine County for a century. Over the past 100 years, the Racine Zoo has served as a building block in the community and a stepping stone in the city’s story. To celebrate the success, a Centennial Celebration is set […]
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City of Racine celebrates Arbor Day by planting 20 trees at Island Park
RACINE — The City of Racine has planted 20 trees at Island Park, 1700 Liberty St., in honor of Arbor Day. Matt Koepnick speaks to Mayor Mason and students from Walden III who have gathered at Island Park for the Arbor Day ceremony. – About Arbor Day The Latin origin of the word arbor translates […]
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Racine’s inaugural ‘Bark in the Park Pet Festival’ and 5K is Sept. 10 at Island Park
RACINE — Billy’s Posse Inc., a lost dog search and recovery team, is partnering with 5Kevents.org to present the Racine community with its first official Bark in the Park pet festival, in conjunction to the Root River 5K. Various community organizations, businesses and nonprofits will meet up at Island Park, 1698 Liberty St., for Racine’s […]