Good morning, Racine.

Racine is set to welcome the Retro Racine Vintage Market on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event will be held at the historic DeKoven Center at 2000 Wisconsin Ave and will offer vintage finds, pop-up vendors and live music with free parking available.

Becky Crowley and Lizzie Hjelle have begun their roles at Racine Public Library with Crowley starting as business manager on May 16 and Hjelle joining as deputy director on June 9—these appointments fill long-vacant leadership positions and help the library serve its community with a full staff.

Maltworks in Belle City Square has changed the old Horlick Malted Milk factory into a busy community space for small businesses and creative workers—neighbors can move in and enjoy events like the Maltworks Monster Mash on October 11 and Maltworks Mingle & Jingle on December 13.

Local public safety personnel, officials and Racine Neighborhood Watch will meet in Racine to launch National Night Out against crime at 4 p.m. Aug.

5 — with McGruff the Crime Dog making an appearance.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recognized Downtown Racine Corporation as a Gold Tier Main Street organization, a milestone that may boost downtown business efforts.

Film critic Pam Powell of Reel Talk reviewed two films in theaters this weekend—The Naked Gun, a comedic remake, and Four Letters of Love, a serious Irish film—to guide local moviegoers in Racine.

At today’s Caledonia Plan Commission meeting, 21 residents voiced strong opposition to a land use amendment and rezoning that could allow a future datacenter, warning the change may harm the local ecosystem—residents stressed they never want such industrial development in their community. The commission postponed voting on the proposal until Aug. 25 and approved new appointments to a Special Comprehensive Plan Review Committee amid questions about the selection process.

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.