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Friday, January 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Racine-area attorneys emphasize the importance of estate planning, including drafting wills and designating powers of attorney, to ensure one's wishes are respected and assets are protected.  Racine County Eye
  • Racine officials launch a $576,049 state-funded program to distribute free laptops and provide seven years of support to 460 low-income families to tackle the digital divide, with no financial burden on local taxpayers.  Racine County Eye

CRIME NEWS

  • Kya Nelson pleaded guilty to participating in a national swatting scheme by hacking Ring doorbell cameras and making false emergency calls to provoke police responses, which were then livestreamed.  FOX6

CULTURE NEWS

  • Racine, WI, played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, helping over 100,000 enslaved African Americans to freedom, with significant sites and stories like Joshua Glover's escape highlighted.  Racine County Eye

SPORTS NEWS

  • Park High School's basketball team defeated Racine Lutheran 83-69, leveraging a strategic 12-0 run and robust defense in a highly anticipated match, showcasing their strength in front of a full home crowd.  Racine County Eye

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Choral Arts Society's Spring 2025 New Member Auditions

    The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin invites adult singers to audition for its Spring 2025 concert, featuring vocal exercises and a brief prepared solo.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Chili Winter Evening and Candlelight Trail

    Experience a winter hike illuminated by candlelight, followed by complimentary hot chocolate and an optional chili dinner with live music.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Broadway at the Movies: A Musical Celebration

    This concert features a captivating blend of Broadway and film, showcasing musicians and singers from the Racine area with a vibrant performance of beloved songs and adaptations.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Lenard Simpson Quartet Performance

    Lenard Simpson, an acclaimed young saxophonist, brings his soulful and intelligent musical style to the Racine Theatre Guild for a special performance.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • On-Site Tour of Senior Living Facility

    Explore the personalized care and vibrant community offerings at Ascension Living Lakeshore, designed for seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Paper Anemones Craft Workshop

    Participants will learn to create beautiful paper anemones to enhance their flower bouquets in this engaging workshop led by instructor Laura Gillespie.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Open Auditions for Legally Blonde: The Musical

    The Racine Theatre Guild is hosting open auditions for 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' over the weekend.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.

~ Stephen McCranie

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