Good morning, Racine.

Ryan Boylen, the construction instructor at Union Grove High, aims for his 275 students to return 10 years after graduation with higher pay from the skills they learn in his woodshop and construction classes.

Union Grove expanded its workshop after a $34.9 million referendum passed last year—doubling the lab size for safer, hands-on training—and it offers industry certifications to prepare students for apprenticeships.

Caledonia officials will hold three public meetings this week—police interviews are on Aug.

5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, and a utility review and start on the 2050 plan update will occur on Aug. 6 at Village Hall at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.—to address public safety staffing, infrastructure costs, and long-term planning.

Racine Common Council will meet Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Racine Public Library Community Room (75 Seventh St.) to consider a liquor license exemption for Woodman’s Food Market, a lease for a new zoo project, a $125,000 brownfield loan, an opioid settlement and a federal grant for Washington Avenue improvements. The Planning Commission met Monday at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall Annex (800 Center St.) to review a rezoning request for 1121 Lake Ave and a conditional use amendment for a takeout restaurant.

Ricky Kuiper won his second straight Racine County Men’s Open title at Ives Grove Golf Links by finishing 10 shots ahead of Bendt Bendtsen with a 13-under 203 score + his steady play earned him his third overall Open win.

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.