Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beth Heidorn at the Racine Zoo previewed upcoming events, saying visitors will be able to attend special activities this Labor Day weekend and fall events such as Zoo Debut and OktoBEARfest—details that encourage planning a visit. FOX6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ McKenna Moats spoke on FOX6 WakeUp yesterday about the Racine Zoo's big cats and why animal conservation is important. FOX6
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Pleasant approved a revised preliminary plat for Sanctuary at Pike River subdivision today; the plan updates roadway connections to the east, south and west and consolidates outlots—so stormwater detention is to be placed near existing wetlands. The Journal Times
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Sketch Racine USA 2025
4 PM – 12 PM — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Capture the charm of Racine through sketching at iconic local sites.
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Union Grove Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Racine County Fairgrounds — $2 — Explore an open-air market featuring antiques, crafts, vintage items, and more unique finds.
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3rd Annual Ted's Run 5k
9 AM – 1 PM — J. I. Case High School — Registration required — Participate in a community 5k run supporting local fitness and wellness.
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DeKoven Day Celebration 2025
1-4 p.m. — DeKoven Center — Free admission — Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. James DeKoven with a eucharistic service and book signing.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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