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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 new nonprofit community feed here. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find: Curious about the Racine Literacy Council? Learn more about their services at their upcoming open house. https://www.facebook.com/racineliteracycouncil/posts/4268559623210586 Love SapSap? The Racine Art Museum has partnered with them for […]
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Upcoming Programs, Services at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The Bookmobile is open for browsing! One family/party at a time may enter the bookmobile for browsing; please limit your time to 15 minutes. Masks are required. Holds may be requested to be placed on the bookmobile. Masks are required to […]
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Upcoming Programs, Services Offered by the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: Printing fees resumed July 1st. Color print $.50; B&W print $.10, copy $.10. Scanning and faxing will remain free of charge. The Bookmobile is open for browsing! One family/party at a time may enter the bookmobile for browsing; please limit your […]
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City of Racine Beach Swim Season Ending Soon
RACINE – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) has announced the season end of lifeguarded swimming at North Beach. Swimming areas will be guarded daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, August 28, 2021. After this date, lifeguards will no longer be on duty. The 2022 guarded swim season is […]
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Monument Square: Racine’s Great Third Place
Captain Gilbert Knapp was onto something back around 1835 when he created what is now known as Monument Square. That’s when laying out lots for the townsite of what would become Racine. He set aside a public market and gathering space that was initially called Haymarket Square. Fast forward to a Wednesday evening more than […]
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Adult Fall Kickball Registration Begins
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will begin taking registration for Monday night Co-Ed Adult Fall Kickball on Monday, July 12, and will continue through Friday, August 6. Player cards are available online at www.cityofracine.org/ParksRec or at the PRCS office, 800 Center Street, Room 127. To register a team, managers […]
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Adult Fall Softball Registration Begins
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) will begin taking registration for Adult League Fall Softball on Monday, July 12, and will continue through Friday, August 6. The traditional openings are available in women’s Monday night, men’s Tuesday night, and co-ed Wednesday night leagues. All PRCS leagues are filled on a […]
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Upcoming Programs, Services Offered by the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs and services at the Racine Public Library: Printing fees resume July 1st. Color print $.50; B&W print $.10, copy $.10. Scanning and faxing will remain free of charge. The Bookmobile is open for browsing! One family/party at a time may enter the bookmobile for browsing; please […]
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Root River Environmental Education Community Center Offers Voyager Series Workshops Starting July 1
The Root River Voyager Series – environmental education workshops for community members ages 9 and up – starts on Thursday, July 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC), located at 1301 W. 6th Street. Topics will include the basics of canoeing and kayaking, water quality, invasive […]
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The popular St. Lucy’s Festival is back for 2021
St. Lucy’s Festival is on for 2021, and it’s all about the music. Due to Covid, the festival staff had to make some adjustments, but the festival plans on being one of the best in Racine County. This year, the event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2 to 11 […]
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All In For The Animals Zoo Fundraiser
From Tuesday, May 18 to Thursday, May 20, Racine Zoo will be hosting their All In For The Animals fundraiser. Through the generosity of the RUUD Family Foundation, Educators Credit Union, and McDonald’s of North Racine, each donated dollar up to $5,000 will be matched. This means each donation will have four times the impact […]
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Upcoming Programs/Services offered by the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The Racine Public Library building is in phase one of reopening. The library building is operating at a capacity of 50 people, masks are required to be worn by every patron over the age of four. Please respect social distancing guidelines. […]
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Racine Zoo Welcomes Tawny Frogmouth
The Racine Zoo added another tawny frogmouth to their exhibit. The Zoo is pleased to introduce the newest animal, Groot. He will join Ashton, the tawny frogmouth in the Australian-themed Walkabout Creek Exhibit, alongside the kangaroos, wallaroos, and emu. Tawny frogmouths are insectivorous birds native to Australia, and one of the species atthe Racine Zoo […]
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WPRA Summer Attraction Discount Tickets Now Available
Racine – Discounted tickets for many popular summer attractions are now available from City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS). The Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association’s summer ticket program will continue through August or while quantities are available. Tickets to the following locations are available: Jet Boat Adventure – Wisconsin DellsMilwaukee County ZooMt. […]