Good morning, Racine.

Racine Zoo will host a winter picnic in a heated holiday globe from Saturday, Dec.

20 to Sunday, Feb. 1. The event offers 90-minute private experiences—small group outings with food, drinks and an animal encounter starting at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fisk Johnson will double local Red Kettle donations for The Salvation Army by matching contributions up to $50,000 on Saturday, Dec.

20 in Racine — SC Johnson volunteers will serve as bell ringers at several sites.

The Raymond School Board is considering three firms—PRA, Bray Architects, and Nexus Solutions—to conduct a feasibility study of the school at 2659 76th St. in Franksville.

A final decision will be made at the Jan. 5 workshop, and the study will guide future planning.

At today's RUSD meeting, board members approved a construction manager for the Gilmore Fine Arts renovation and tabled a referral on board member pay.

Education Youth Development Outreach will host its annual Spring Break HBCU college tour from April 5 through April 12, 2026, giving middle and high school students a chance to visit real college campuses and learn what it takes to apply.

Applicants must meet requirements (a 2.5 GPA, a short essay, and two recommendations).

Ascension Wisconsin advises Racine residents to get their annual flu vaccine and follow practices like hand washing and covering coughs as flu cases gradually rise before the holidays (especially among children and young adults).

The provider urges contacting a doctor promptly if symptoms worsen.

Prairie's boys and girls basketball teams will play crucial games against ranked opponents (Dominican and St. Catherine's) this week, with boys playing Monday and Friday and girls on Monday and Thursday; Union Grove will test its 60-game win streak, and other local high school sports events are scheduled.