Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Racine.
Cari Greving from Visit Racine County said Mount Pleasant Sounds at Sunset will return with four new bands and a rotating fleet of food trucks for Tuesday evenings of music and food; Tuesday, July 29th, Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Campus Park at 8500 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant. The free event offers on-site parking and open playgrounds and a splash pad — features that give families more ways to enjoy the evening.
On July 24, a Racine County family said their fair outing turned scary when their daughters screamed and bumped their heads on the Pharaoh’s Fury ride due to a loose lap bar — even though fair officials and Alpine Amusement Company confirmed the ride passed all safety inspections, they left and warned others about potential hazards.
Alfredo Gonzalez, a Park High School graduate, excelled as a youth apprentice at Lemberg Electric while working on the new Red Apple K-8 STEAM School project during the 2024-25 Ramac program.
The apprenticeship—one of a record 240 students—shows how the program, developed with Racine Unified School District, is growing to offer paid, hands-on learning experiences.
Bend & Brew – Free Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Reefpoint Marina — Suggested $5 donation — Embrace wellness with serene outdoor yoga and enjoy refreshments at local venues.
Salt Paddle on the Root River
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Root River Environmental Education Community Center — $10 per person — Discuss the impact of chlorides on freshwater and paddle the beautiful Root River while testing water samples.
Racine County Open Men's Golf Tournament
54-hole stroke play tournament — Aug 1-3 — Ives Grove Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Compete alongside pros and amateurs in this exciting golf event.
HayMarket Summer Tradition
4-7 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience local vendors, live music, and food trucks in a vibrant night market setting.
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