Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Racine.
Racine County offers a busy weekend (June 19–21) with events from today’s Monument Square Grand Prix in downtown Racine to a free bluegrass festival at Campus Park, a family festival at St. Rita Parish, local races, and vendor markets spread across Racine, Mount Pleasant, and Union Grove.
Local student Gimena Albarran was awarded a medal after she quickly helped a kindergartener who tripped into the path of an oncoming vehicle outside her school in October.
Dontay Coleman, who began juicing three years ago while working a part-time job in Kenosha, now owns Super Juice (at 409 6th St.), offering cold-pressed, no-added-sugar drinks.
The shop operates Wednesday–Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299 today to raise the Juneteenth flag at the state Capitol + declare June 19 as Juneteenth statewide, affirming a commitment to honor a historic day.
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.
Root River Poker Run
12:00 – 5:30 PM — Racine Riverside Marine — Entry fee applies — Participate in a unique poker run by bike, car, or kayak with food, prizes, and fun on the Racine harbor.
Salmon-a-Rama 2026
July 11-19 — Salmon-A-Rama — Registration fees apply — Experience one of the world's largest salmon fishing tournaments with prizes for the biggest and most fish caught.
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