What started as a Thanksgiving tradition has now branched out to another holiday. “Dan and Ray Rendering Thanks” will be hosting their very first community Easter meal giveaway on April 3, 2021. Dan Johnson and Ray Stibeck joined forced 11 years ago to serve the Racine area with a free Thanksgiving meal as a way […]
Tag: Racine County Food Bank
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Holiday Train canceled by COVID concerns; virtual concert planned
The CP Holiday train last rolled through Wisconsin over Dec. 2-4 in 2019. (Image Courtesy Canadian pacific) RACINE COUNTY ⏤ The Canadian Pacific Railway has canceled the 2020 appearance of its crowd-pleasing Holiday Train. The company cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for the cancellation. The railroad company promises to continue its cash donations […]
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Meal Services in Racine
Meal services in Racine County are now available for residents. Due to COVID-19 changes may occur, but as of now, this is the current information to follow. Where are meal services happening in Racine? Look no further, follow this guide for times and locations. Use the Racine Meal Service Guide for access to meal services […]
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Butter Buds Donates Hand Sanitizer to the Racine County Food Bank
The Racine County Food Bank recently became the proud recipient of 750 bottles of hand sanitizer donated by Butter Buds Inc. The individual-sized bottles will go out to the Food Bank’s clientele along with the food baskets they normally receive. According to Food Bank Director, Dan Taivalkoski, hand sanitizer is another item that is in […]
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Weekend includes ornaments, mysteries
It’s time to think about holidays! This weekend in Racine County includes making your own Christmas tree ornaments, a visit from a football legend, mysteries to solve and a pair of fun fundraisers. Real Racine always has great ideas. Make it yourself. The Racine Art Museum (RAM), 441 Main St., invites everyone to drop by […]
Posted inObituaries
Michele Kellner Brought Joy To Those Around Her
Michele C. Kellner, 53, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Michele was born in Racine on May 6, 1964, the daughter of Cheryl (Nee: Miller) and Roy Davis. On October 11, 2014 she was united in marriage to Brian R. Kellner. Michele was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wheaton Franciscan for sixteen years, last […]
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Music galore this Saturday night
This March weekend brings the year’s biggest one-day music event. You’ll also find home improvement tips, fun for families at the zoo and real maple syrup. Come along with Real Racine. Music, music, music. What has 30+ different bands at one low price? It’s the 26th Thoughts for Food coming this Saturday night to the […]
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Holiday Train Pulling Back Into Sturtevant
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will once again pull into Sturtevant to raise money and food donations for the Racine County Food Bank. The brightly lit, full-size locomotive will stop at the Sturtevant railroad station at 5:25 p.m. Dec. 2. Canadian Pacific made the announcement Thursday on its website. Area residents are encouraged to bring […]
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Mount Pleasant Day Celebrates Community
Once again, the Village of Mount Pleasant will celebrate their community with Mount Pleasant Day on Saturday, September 16, 2017! This is a free, block party-like, family-oriented event. Mount Pleasant Day will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Civic Campus. Mount Pleasant Day will bring businesses and residents together […]
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Empty The Bucket Food Drive Challenge Winners Named
J.C. Case High School, the REAL School and St. Lucy Parish School were named the winners in SC Johnson’s Empty the Bucket food drive challenge on Friday. In total, Racine-area schools brought 30,000 pounds of food, which will go to the Racine County Food Bank. In turn, the food bank will be able to give […]
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Veteran Serves Country and County In Unique Way
When you visit the JDog Junk Removal & Hauling website, you’re greeted with the slogan “WE SERVED OUR COUNTRY, NOW WE SERVICE OUR COMMUNITY.” For veteran U.S. Marine Jason “JDubbs” Pratt, the saying couldn’t be more true. Located in Mount Pleasant and servicing Racine County and beyond, they specialize in junk removal and hauling services. […]
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Coming to Sturtevant Dec. 5
The popular Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its 2016 stop at Sturtevant on Monday, Dec. 5, according to an announcement posted on the railroad’s website. The brightly lit and decorated train is making its 18th tour of the U.S. and Canada during November and December to raise funds and awareness for local food banks. […]
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Stuff the Squad for Racine County Food Bank
Neighbors from across the greater Racine area are invited to help the Racine County Food Bank fill its shelves with a Stuff the Squad event at Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Pig, 5201 Washington Avenue, shoppers will have the opportunity to buy $5 and $10 pre-made bags […]
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Photo Gallery: Empty Bowls Fills The Need
Every year hundreds of bowls get made by the community, then the empty bowls get filled with soup for a donation at Racine Festival Hall — it’s tradition. The fundraiser brings the community together to enjoy the work of area artists, schools, bakeries, restaurants, entertainers and generous businesses like you to raise funds that benefit […]
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Holiday Train Donations Down Slightly This Year
Despite a near-record crowd Friday and mild temperatures for the annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, donations of both food and cash were down slightly over last year. Dan Taivalkoski, executive director of the food bank, said a firm total of how many pounds of food were donated has yet to be calculated, but preliminary numbers […]