Good morning, Racine.

Racial & Social Justice Racine will host The Passions Project DEFEND, not Defund on May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 72 7th Street.

The exhibition will showcase 50 portraits, student passion displays and a live panel discussion; it is funded by an NEA Community Advocacy grant.

Racine Unified School District and city officials broke ground on May 11 at Walden III for a $21.3 million facility update that will add new classrooms, ADA modifications, safety upgrades, and energy-saving solar panels—funded by a close referendum vote.

Construction will begin June 15 and finish by summer 2027.

State and local officials are investigating possible contamination from a nearby manure trench at Ridglan while two organizations opposed to using dogs in research inked a deal on April 18 to buy 1,500 beagles.

Prairie won 1-0 over Park on Friday night at Pritchard Park — junior goalie Finley Remington made a key late save as both teams showed strong play, keeping Prairie in the state contender race.

Summer Bash First Friday

4-9 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, food trucks, and art at the Summer Bash.

RKC Third Coast FC vs St. Croix Legends SC

6-10 p.m. — Pritchard Park Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Catch an exciting USL2 match with local rivals at Pritchard Park.