RACINE – On Friday, employees from Generac Power systems volunteered their time and talents to bring a series of repairs and home improvement projects to the James A. Peterson Veteran Village. The effort was in partnership with the Racine affiliate of Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin. The James A. Peterson Veteran Village is led by […]
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‘Akeelah and the Bee’ Opens Tomorrow at the Racine Theatre Guild
When Rylee McGee auditioned for “Akeelah and the Bee” in February of 2020, she had no idea that it would take two years to make it to the stage. Rylee, who played Rhonda (Akeelah’s bully), and the rest of the cast had made it through most of the production time, learning their lines, blocking, costumes, […]
Johnson Financial Group and Racine Habitat for Humanity partner to provide more affordable housing to those in need
RACINE – Johnson Financial Group and Racine Habitat for Humanity have struck up a new partnership for the good of Habitat homeowners. As of April 1, the financial group has begun servicing the mortgages, free of charge, to Racine Habitat for Humanity. Partnership Means Serving More Families in Need With this new partnership, Racine Habitat […]
Eggstravaganza is April 16 at the Racine Zoo
Eggstravaganza Event at the Racine Zoo on April 16 Photo provided by Racine Zoo Somebunny at the Racine Zoo let the Racine County Eye know that there will be an eggcellent event happening on April 16. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the Racine Zoo will host its annual Eggstravaganza at 2131 N. Main St. […]
Root-Pike WIN Secures Grant from SC Johnson
KENOSHA, WI – The Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) announced that it has received a grant from SC Johnson that will support the Pollinator Patch Program at Bose Elementary School in Kenosha. A 1,000-square-foot Pollinator Patch will be installed at Bose Elementary School with the $5,600 grant. Scheduled to begin in March 2022, the patch […]
María José Castillo Venegas Crowned Miss Racine 2022
María José Castillo Venegas earned the title of Miss Racine 2022 on Saturday, November 20 at Preservation Hall, 240 Lake Ave., in Downtown Racine. The 23-year-old graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside in 2020. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Applied Mathematics. Currently, she is employed as a Formula Chemist at […]
SC Johnson Makes Donation To Aid Local HIV Patients
RACINE – SC Johnson, a Racine-based global consumer products manufacturer, has donated $15,000 to Vivent Health to help ensure HIV patients in Racine County have continued access to high-quality medical care and social services. “This generous grant from SC Johnson will help to ensure that people at risk for, or living with, HIV in Racine […]
SC Johnson to Support Girl Scouting in Racine County, 4 Girl Scouts Troops Achieve Highest Awards
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is pleased to announce an investment of $5,000 from SC Johnson to support Girl Scouting in Racine County. This grant will make it possible for GSWISE to bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to more girls in Racine County. Girl Scouting began in Racine County in 1919 when five […]
SC Johnson Announces Support of Southeast WI Community Organizations to Deliver After-School and Summer Programs Targeting At-Risk Youth
RACINE– SC Johnson today announced it is supporting four local Southeast Wisconsin charitable organizations including the Racine Family YMCA, the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department via the Lakeside COP House, the Cops N Kids Reading Center, and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. More than $100,000 is being donated to help support after-school and […]
SC Johnson Professional Announces Winners in Happy Hands Contest
SC Johnson Professional has announced the winners of this year’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest, which promotes the importance of handwashing and sanitizing at school. The winner in the elementary school (K-5) category is Stella F., a fourth-grader at Floranada Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Wilfred O., a sixth-grader at Gifford School in […]
SC Johnson donates $5 million to fund STEM Scholarships
SC Johnson today announced it is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College (Gateway) to create the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway, a program dedicated to providing women and people of color, who have historically been underrepresented in STEM industries, and those with limited means the opportunity to gain a four-year degree in STEM-related career […]
SC Johnson Professional Announces Top 10 Finalists in Happy Hands Contest
SC Johnson Professional revealed the finalists of this year’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest, which promotes the importance of handwashing and sanitizing at school. From a germ-busting soap dispenser to a rocket ship “blasting off” germs into space, the public can now choose their favorite soap dispenser design by K-12 students across the U.S. View […]
SC Johnson Elementary hosts virtual talent show
Students, teachers, and families have been separated from learning in person this year. 2020 has been a year of adjustments, especially when it comes to education. To brighten the holiday season, SC Johnson Elementary students and staff are kicking off the holiday season with a virtual talent show. To make the season brighter, a virtual […]
Information sessions to be held for more SC Johnson HOPE program training
Gateway Technical College will hold three online workshops for those interested in enrolling in additional training sessions for the successful SC Johnson-funded Highly Skilled Occupations for Professional Employment (HOPE) program. The effort provides cost-free training to workers for in-demand career fields. Training programs begin in January and February and will consist of CNC operators, mechanical […]
Racine Symphony Orchestra Receives SC Johnson Foundation Grant
RACINE – The Racine Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has received a $10,000 grant from the SC Johnson Foundation in support of its 2020-21 Season. The funds will be used to support the RSO’s Masterworks and Holiday Performances as well as music education programs through May 2021. The RSO has developed plans to deliver the 2020-21 season […]