Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Racine.
Racine County’s largest senior resource fair is coming to Fountain Hall on May 13 with over 60 vendors offering healthcare, financial, and home services — the free event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Racine doctors say this flu season is the worst in 15 years as many kids are kept home from school with high fevers and long-lasting sickness (some children have temperatures above 104° for up to six days).
They now urge residents to get vaccinated and practice good hygiene (including washing hands and staying home when sick) as cases shift from Influenza A to a rise in Influenza B.
On Saturday, Racine's Park and Prairie high school boys basketball teams won sectional finals in Whitefish Bay — Park defeated Waterford 71-41 to return to state for the first time since 1960 and Prairie edged Cedar Grove-Belgium 61-58 to secure its state tournament spot.
Park High School's Panthers beat the Waterford Wolverines 71-41 on Saturday in the sectional playoff basketball game and will face Wauwatosa West on Friday at state+ marking their first state appearance since 1960.
RAYVEN and Leroy Booker Live Performance at The White Lilac
Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring RAYVEN, a dynamic singer-songwriter blending R&B, hip-hop, and more, alongside Leroy Booker, a sonic storyteller from Kenosha.
15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner Fundraiser
The 15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner features various raffles and culinary enjoyment, with proceeds benefiting veterans' charities.
Always A Bridesmaids
2-3:30 p.m. | Racine Theatre Guild | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a lively performance of Always A Bridesmaids at the Racine Theatre Guild.
Always A Bridesmaids
2-3:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — Ticket prices vary — Experience the drama and laughter of 'Always A Bridesmaids' live in Racine.
4th Annual Downtown Candy Hop
12-2 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free candy and scavenger hunt — Enjoy a sweet adventure with free candy giveaways from local businesses and a fun scavenger hunt.
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