RACINE — The annual Empty Bowls Racine event is hosting lunch and dinner for the city on March 4 at Festival Hall, 5 5th St. Bowls that will be available at Empty Bowls are created and donated by numerous volunteers in the Racine community. – This fundraising event has donated almost $475,000 to programs fighting […]
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Racine’s 32nd annual Thoughts for Food: Uniting music and charity for community impact
RACINE, WI — The 32nd Annual Thoughts for Food event, scheduled for March 2 is a testament to the community’s commitment to combining entertainment with charitable causes. Mama’s Boyz and Nick Ramsey perform at Thoughts for Food. – Hosted at George’s Encore, 1201 N. Main St., and the Eagles Club, 319 Hamilton St., the event […]
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Walden III donates 472 boxes of food and over $9K to Racine County Food Bank
RACINE — Walden III Middle and High School Students have done it once again: they have earned the title of being the second largest donor to the Racine County Food Bank, this year. This fall, they continued their school’s 20-year tradition of hosting a food drive and raising money for the Racine County Food Bank. […]
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Come together at the 14th annual Dan & Ray Rendering Thanks Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 23
RACINE — For the 14th consecutive year, the Dan & Ray Rendering Thanks Thanksgiving Feast will serve the Racine community and beyond. The team of volunteers, all dressed in festive orange during the 2016 feast. – This year’s Rendering Thanks event is on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. will offer […]
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Sport a flannel at First Fridays on Nov. 3
RACINE — It’s officially that time of year when Wisconsinites bust out their flannels. Folks are encouraged to sport that favorite flannel to this month’s First Fridays event in Downtown Racine. The monthly event will happen this month on Nov. 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. The festivities will include a live music, specials and […]
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National Night Out returns Aug. 1; Marking 40-year milestones
RACINE — National Night Out (NNO) and local organization Racine Neighborhood Watch will mark 40-year milestones next Tuesday, Aug. 1. NNO, an annual event that brings neighbors and neighborhoods together, kicks off in Racine with a 4 p.m. ceremony at Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2221 Douglas Ave., complete with a birthday cake and appearances by […]
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive by Racine, Kenosha County Letter Carriers is May 13
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Now is the time to go through your pantry or head to the local market to gather non-perishable items for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13. This food drive is held by the United States Postal Service, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and the National Rural Letter […]
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2023 Empty Bowls brings in almost 2K patrons, $13K before dinner shift
RACINE — The hearts of community members were full and bowls of soup were even fuller at the 2023 Empty Bowls fundraiser held at Festival Hall, 5 5th St., on March 6. The community fundraiser aims to fight hunger in the Racine County community by collecting a small admission fee in exchange for endless soup. […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Valerie Lyvers, Thoughts for Food, Empty Bowls
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 2. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed a new business and two upcoming local fundraisers with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. 1. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine The Racine Roundup kicked off the segment by talking […]
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Feast at Empty Bowls on March 6, proceeds help fight food insecurities
RACINE – The Empty Bowls Racine community fundraiser continues its efforts to help fight hunger in the Racine County community on March 6 at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. Since 1997, the annual event has brought in $375,000 in donations. This year’s event will benefit HALO Inc. and the Racine County Food Bank as a […]
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Thoughts for Food raises money for Racine County Food Bank on March 4
RACINE — Musicians in the Racine community are coming together to put on a show for the Thoughts for Food fundraiser benefiting the Racine County Food Bank. The 31st annual event will feature an all-ages concert series throughout the day and wrap up with the adult-only portion of the event that night. Students, up-and-coming artists […]
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Walden III raises over $11K, 600 boxes of food for Racine County Food Bank
RACINE — In light of Thanksgiving, students and staff at Walden III middle and high school collected 600 boxes of food and a total of $11,262.44 to donate to the Racine County Food Bank. This included last-minute donations that were collected during their schoolwide assembly. The stage in the Walden III gymnasium held 600 boxes […]
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13th Annual Dan & Rays Rendering Thanks Thanksgiving Feast welcomes all on Nov. 24
The 13th annual Dan & Rays Rendering Thanks Thanksgiving Feast welcomes all community members on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at Festival Hall, 5 5th St., in Downtown Racine. Mother’s Day Out hosts a thankfulness banner for people to sign. – This community […]
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Navigating the formula shortage: What Wisconsinites need to know
The United States is facing a national formula shortage. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of Abbott’s powder formula. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, other formula supply companies have been unable to keep up with demand. Formula serves many types A formula shortage affects more than just infants. Many […]
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RAMAC To Honor Business Achievement
RACINE – Fischer USA and Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly will be among the honorees at the 2022 Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) Business Awards Dinner next month. The dinner – a recognition of excellence and achievement – is planned for Thursday, April 28 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. Fischer USA Inc. – Fischer USA, […]