Good morning, Racine.

Racine and Wind Point officials are planning a redesign of Shoop Park Golf Course near the Wind Point Lighthouse—where plans include adding 12 holes, a dog-walking trail, and a new clubhouse—and a public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct.

6 at The Prairie School gymnasium on Lighthouse Drive as approvals continue.

Families in Racine County can plan their Halloween activities with a countywide trick-or-treat schedule featuring set times in communities like Wind Point and Downtown Racine—updates will be provided as details change.

Participants are urged to follow safe trick-or-treating practices such as keeping porch lights on and using sidewalks.

Melissa Terranova celebrated National Coffee Day in her third-grade classroom at Gifford School by creating Terranova’s Learning Café where students worked on math problems themed after different Starbucks menu items—regional Starbucks employees visited to support the activity.

The event took place on September 29.

At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Sturtevant Village Board accepted former Village President Stuart Ten Cate's immediate resignation—village officials plan to decide soon on a process to select a new village president and police chief.

The Caledonia Plan Commission approved a land use amendment + rezone for a Microsoft data center project.

Microsoft said last week it will use parcels on Douglas Avenue + Botting Road to build the center.

As of Oct. 1, Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network for UnitedHealthcare, leaving patients in Racine to face higher out-of-pocket costs or switch providers—both sides remain open to further negotiations.

Racine County boys soccer teams played several matches last week as WIAA playoffs start Oct.

21 and Oct. 25—St. Catherine’s tied Prairie 1-1 on Wednesday and also beat Martin Luther 10-1 and Burlington 5-2 while Union Grove and Park gained momentum with key wins and ties.

Union Grove won the girls golf tournament at the Southern Lakes Conference in Kansasville last Tuesday—Prairie finished second in its first SEC tournament at Rivermoor Country Club.

Burlington Co-op won every event in girls swim and dive, and Burlington and Prairie won the boys and girls cross country titles at the Racine Invite meet in Burlington School Forest.

Downtown Racine Fall Wine Walks

1-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $40 General Admission, $70 VIP — Sip on 20 fine wines and 10 brews while exploring 30 local businesses by Lake Michigan.

Comedy Night with Frank Roche and Dan West

6-9 p.m. — Buckets Pub 2nd Round — Dinner included — Get ready for a night of laughter with the hilarious duo Frank Roche and Dan West.

Life Drawing

10 a.m.–12 p.m. — RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts — Cost varies — Explore the beauty of the human form through drawing nude models while learning essential techniques.

Free Fall Family Fun Fest 2025

1-4 p.m. — RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with art activities, a costume contest, and a spooky scavenger hunt.

Racine Geological Society Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fountain Banquet Hall — Freewill Donation — Explore minerals, fossils, and jewelry while enjoying exciting exhibits and a silent auction.