Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Racine.
Benner Beats Hunger is expanding this summer to 10 sites in Racine and Union Grove to offer free weekday meals to children 18 and under, with select centers also serving adult family members through August.
The program was founded by Officer Gabby Hood and hunger expert Sherrie Tussler.
Racine County Eye hosted two Aging Well Resource Fairs sponsored by the ADRC of Racine County to connect older adults and caregivers with resources.
At the Burlington event held on May 28, a friendly kringle taste contest pitted O&H Danish Bakery against Bendtsen’s Bakery, sparking lively conversation and community connection.
Microsoft is hosting an open house on June 23, 2026 from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave., featuring a 30-minute presentation to address residents’ questions about its data center campus after resolving earlier noise complaints.
St. Joseph Catholic Academy celebrated its new graduates with a graduation ceremony and mass on Sunday afternoon (a proud moment for the school community).
Terrance Riley-Smith, a Case High School graduate, said a youth apprenticeship boosted his self-confidence and set him on the path to a construction career.
He plans to build a stable future using the skills learned in the program.
Mini Golf Crawl: Putt Around Downtown
1-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $20 per pair or $35 per foursome — Swing into fun with unique mini-golf locations and a chance to win prizes!
Science of Reading Mini-Con
8 AM - 5 PM — Racine Memorial Hall — Registration Fee Required — Engage in lively literacy sessions for K-5 educators with fun surprises including music and themed mocktails.
Classic Car Show
10 AM – 2 PM — Milaeger's — Free entry — Check out stunning classic cars and enjoy an automotive experience in Racine.
Animal Crackers Concert Series
5:30-9 p.m. — Racine Zoo — $40 – $120 — Enjoy an evening of music with top artists while soaking in the scenic views of Lake Michigan.
Racine Tri-Course Amateur Championship
Tournament Days — Fri, Jul 10 – Sun, Jul 12 — Racine Country Club — Entry fees vary — Compete in a prestigious 54-hole tournament at Racine's scenic courses.
RKC Third Coast FC Match
6-10 p.m. — Pritchard Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience professional soccer action in the heart of Racine.
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