RACINE — The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors for six (6) scholarships of $2,500 each. To be eligible for one of these scholarships, applicants must be attending a public or private high school located in Eastern Racine County (east of Interstate 94). Applicants must be continuing […]
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Holiday Lights: 13 stops to make in Racine and Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — This time of year you can bask in the fun of the holiday season by visiting holiday lights on display near you. Across Southeastern Wisconsin, lights are twinkling, dazzling, and even dancing to Christmas carols. Whether you choose to see a show from the comfort of your car, or perhaps you […]
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Applications Now Accepted for Kiwanis Scholarships
RACINE – The Kiwanis Club of West Racine will award four (4) scholarships of $1,500 each to graduating seniors in Racine public and private high schools. Applicants must be continuing their education at accredited post-secondary institutions, including community colleges, technical schools, colleges or universities. All responses must be made on the official application form, which […]
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The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our Nonprofit Community feed. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find among our local nonprofits: Kiwanis of West Racine was among the myriad organizations, businesses and individuals who paid homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. https://www.facebook.com/WestRacineKiwanis/posts/3385000555112487 United Way […]
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The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our Nonprofit Community feed. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find among our local nonprofits: The Racine Literary Council is hosting U.S. Citizen Exam Preparation classes beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Contact Andrea […]
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Kiwanis Club of West Racine Rummage Sale Planned For August 7
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine’s Rummage Sale fundraising event will be held rain-or-shine at the Farmer’s Market @2210, 2210 Rapids Dr., on Saturday, Aug. 7. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members will also hold a cash raffle during the event with two prizes of 25 percent of the pot. Donations of good, […]
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Kiwanis Seeks Rummage Sale Items
RACINE – The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is now seeking donations for its upcoming Rummage Sale fundraising event. Household items, books, tools, and furniture are welcome. Please, no clothing or knick-knacks. Pick-up of donated items can be arranged. Contact Randy Savaglio. Email: rsavaglio@shorewest.com About Kiwanis Club of West Racine Kiwanis Club of West Racine […]
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Kiwanis Club of West Racine Offers Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine will award four (4) scholarships for $1500 each to those senior students in Racine public and private high schools graduating in 2021 who placed in the Kiwanis Middle School Spelling Contest, Middle School Math Contest, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Geography Bowl, State Music Contests in 2020 as a junior, or […]
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Kiwanis Seek Raffle Night Prize Donations
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is now seeking prize donations for its annual Raffle Night fund-raiser on Saturday, March 7. Donations may include goods or services from area businesses and individuals. Raffle Night, held at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, is an evening of food, fun and prizes. As one of the Kiwanis Club of West […]
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Kiwanis 2019 Ornament Now on Sale
The 2019 Kiwanis holiday ornament, now on sale throughout the area, features Wells Brothers – a local restaurant famous for pizza since 1921. Ornament sale proceeds go toward the Kiwanis Holiday Lights display that can be viewed along North Main Street at the Racine Zoo each evening from late November through Dec. 31. The Kiwanis […]
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Kiwanis Club of West Racine
Nonprofit Mission and Vision Statements Kiwanis Club exists to improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide. We are a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Please provide a paragraph or so about what your organization does in the community. Include any […]
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Kiwanis Club of West Racine to award four scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is accepting applications for four scholarships for deserving high school seniors (2019 graduates). The club will award three $2,000 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must have completed one or more of the following activities: Placed in the Middle School Spelling Contest or the Middle School […]
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Kiwanis of West Racine want your old shoes
Clear out your closets and help the community. The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is conducting a shoe collection drive through May 6 to raise funds for community nonprofit organizations. Gently worn or new shoes of any type may be dropped off in the brightly decorated boxes at these locations: • Milaeger’s greenhouses, 4838 Douglas […]
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Kiwanis One Day Celebrated April 11
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine will celebrate “Kiwanis One Day” on Saturday, April 11 by leading a collection for the Hospitality Center, an outreach ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church that provides service to homeless and near homeless people. The community is invited to donate bottled water, coffee, creamer, sugar and disposable goods such […]
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Kiwanis seeking Raffle Night prizes
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is now seeking prize donations for its annual Raffle Night fund-raiser. Donations may include goods or services from area businesses and individuals. Raffle Night, scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, is an evening of food, fun and prizes. Tickets are $100 and include two buffet […]