A vintage  Micro car  is described as small vehicle built primarily in the 1950’s and 60’s under 11 feet long and/or having an engine with less than 700cc engine displacement and with three or four wheels.  Some of the typical makes of micro cars include the BMW Isetta, Citroen 2CV, Crosley, Daf, Goggomobile, King Midget, Messerschmitt, NSU Prinz, Subaru 360, Vespa 400 and more.  Some micro cars are also commonly referred to as “bubblecars” so called because of their semi-spherical shape, such as the Heinkel, Messerschmitt and Isetta.

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Daily Schedule

Thursday, May 6 • 4pm – 10pm
Friday, May 7 • 4pm – 11 pm
Saturday, May 8 • 11am – 11pm
Sunday, May 9 • 11am – 8pm
Monday, May 10 • 4pm – 10pm
Tuesday, May 11 • 4pm – 10pm
Wednesday, May 12 • 4pm – 10pm
Thursday, May 13 • 4pm – 10pm
Friday, May 14 • 4pm – 11pm
Saturday, May 15 • 11am – 11pm
Sunday, May 16 • 11am – 8pm

Ticket Prices

• $1 per ticket
• (15) tickets for $13
• (32) tickets for $25 Most rides are 3 tickets.

• Unlimited Rides, Monday through Thursday, 4pm – 8pm – $15
• Unlimited Rides, Friday 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 12noon – 5pm
and Sunday 12noon – 5pm – $20

Handstamps are valid for one day at $20 – Weekdays 4pm to close,
Saturdays 11am – 5pm and Sundays 12noon – 5pm.

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Mayor John Dickert

Racine, WI – Mayor John Dickert will host the Second Annual Mayor’s Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday, May 4 at Roma Lodge and Banquet Facilities.

Former Marquette University standout and international businessman Ulice Payne Jr. will be the featured speaker that morning.

The event which will begin at 7:30 am is being held on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, Southeast Wisconsin Council at Roma Lodge – 7130 Spring Street. The highlight of the breakfast will be the induction of several candidates into the Lighthouse District Eagle Scout Hall of Fame.

“I love it when we can come together and honor those who have served our community and impacted the quality of life in our area,” said Mayor Dickert. “This breakfast will certainly allow us to do that as we honor those who have achieved the highest rank possible in the Boy Scouts – Eagle Scout.

“The rank of Eagle Scout has produced some real leaders throughout American history in areas such as government, space exploration, business, and sports. It will be a pleasure to honor those that who have achieved this rank locally and have been difference makers in our community and to especially be able to do it with a speaker like Mr. Payne.”

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by installing in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Tickets to attend the breakfast are available for $50 with tables of eight for $400. They can be purchased at the Boy Scouts of America Southeast Wisconsin Council – 2319 Northwestern Avenue in Racine or by call 262-632-1655.

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The Luncheon is the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds go directly back to funding programs such as 1000 Words – Veterans Art Therapy, Youth anger Management and counseling for individuals and families.

Silent auction tables will feature over 100 items.  Super raffles such as Southwest airline tickets and a generous cash raffle add to the afternoon’s excitement.  Fox 6 News reporter, Bob Moore will again emcee this year’s event.  The luncheon is known for being a fast-paced, fun time to be had by all and this year will be even more special due to the celebratory nature of a 100^th anniversary.

Individual tickets for the luncheon are $40.00 and table sponsorship opportunities are still available. To order your tickets or for more information about the Families First Luncheon, contact Tammy Leverich at 262-634-2391 ext 101.

Family Service of Racine is a non-profit agency offering mental wellness counseling to over 2,000 persons annually.  Proceeds from the Families First Luncheon allow the agency to provide family strengthening programs to Racine’s under-served populations. The agency is funded in part by the United Way of Racine County, via contributions and donations and via contracts agreements.

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Prospective players should fill out a player tryout form, located on the Racine Raiders recruitment Website, http://www.playfortheraiders.com.

The Raiders begin their 57th season of football in 2010 and are one of the most historic franchises in adult amateur football history. The team has won seven national championships and made it to the Northern Conference championship game as members of the North American Football League (NAFL) in 2009, where they lost to the eventual NAFL National Champions, the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneers.

The Raiders begin their first season in the Mid-States Football League (MSFL) in 2010, renewing an old rivalry with the Chicago (Ill.) Thunder, perenially among the top teams in the country.

The 2010 season will begin in late-June.

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Milwaukee, WI – Tactics and strategies to power growth and customer diversification are the topic of a March 3 Lunch & Learn presentation hosted by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP).

The presentation will be held from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the Racine Marriott Hotel, 7111 W. Washington Ave., Racine.  There is no cost to attend; registration is required.  For more information, contact Dale Raab of WMEP at 414-588-1350 or raab@wmep.org.

Ted Muccio, president of Pereles Bros., Inc. of Milwaukee is the featured speaker.  Pereles Bros., Inc., one of the Midwest’s leading plastic injection molders, offers cost efficient design, prototyping assistance and technical services to customers in a range of industries including medical, food service, house wares, automotive aftermarket and many others.  Muccio will share how the landscape of their business has changed over the last few years, as well as how the firm partnered with WMEP to create and implement a strategic sales and marketing initiative to connect with existing customers, reach prospective customers, and create local and national awareness of their business offering.

“This is a unique opportunity for senior executives to hear directly from a manufacturing leader on ways to position their companies for growth and success,” said Raab, regional account manager, WMEP.

The presentation also will highlight diversification strategies to help manufacturers struggling with the issue of being captive to a small number of customers.

ABOUT WMEP
WMEP is a private, nonprofit consulting organization committed to the growth and success of Wisconsin manufacturers.  A leader in Next Generation Manufacturing, WMEP brings best practices to Wisconsin firms to help them achieve world-class performance through innovation and transformation.  WMEP is based in Madison and has offices in Milwaukee and Appleton.  During the past five years, WMEP-assisted manufacturers reported economic impact of $977 million with 7,965 jobs created/retained.  WMEP receives financial support from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, and partners with many public and private organizations to serve Wisconsin manufacturers. For more information, visit www.wmep.org or call 1-877-856-8588.

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Got something to donate?  Maybe a gift from Aunt Matilda that just isn’t quite you … or, perhaps, you’re working on your New Year’s resolution and cleaning up — and out — your excesses?

Just contact us by e-mail (execdirector@lgbtsewisc.org) or telephone (262-664-4100) and we’ll be happy to add your treasures to our trove … and give you a receipt for income tax purposes!

Gay Yard Sale Inside the LGBT Center on Saturday & Sunday, January 9th-10th

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The one hour seminar will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Graham Public Library located at 1215 Main St., Union Grove, WI.  Anyone interested in learning about the changes in Medicare, how it may affect their health care and options available should plan on attending.  There is no cost or obligation to those who attend.

The seminar will explain the Medicare basics on Parts A, B, C and D and give attendees the opportunity to walk through an interactive tool to help them understand the gaps in their current health coverage.

For questions regarding the seminar, please contact Art Binhack at 414-861-7200.

About Physicians Mutual

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company, a member of the Physicians Mutual family, provide a full portfolio of health and life insurance products, as well as annuity products. The companies have total assets exceeding $2.6 billion.

Both Physicians Mutual and Physicians Life consistently receive high grades from independent insurance analysts. They have an A.M. Best rating of “A (Excellent),” based on financial strength. TheStreet.com Ratings gives Physicians Mutual an “A+ (Excellent)” and Physicians Life an “A- (Excellent)” based on financial security.

Founded in 1902, Physicians Mutual headquarters are in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Racine: 4 to 7 p.m.

Burlington (Town and City): 2 to 5 p.m. (Oct. 25)

Caledonia: 5 to 8 p.m.

Dover: 6 to 8 p.m.

Elmwood: 4 to 7 p.m.

Mount Pleasant: 4 to 7 p.m.

North Bay: 4 to 7 p.m.

Norway: 5 to 7 p.m.

Raymond: 2 to 6 p.m.

Village of Rochester: 2 to 4 p.m.

Somers: 3 to 6 p.m.

Sturtevant: 5 to 7 p.m. A bonfire and costume party follows from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fireman’s Park.

Union Grove: 4 to 7 p.m.

Waterford (Town):  5 to 7:30 p.m.

Waterford (Village): 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wind Lake: 5 to 7 p.m.

Wind Point: 5 to 7 p.m.

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The gala will also honor the winners of Voces de la Frontera’s youth and adult activist awards. Voces is Wisconsin’s leading immigrant rights group, which organizes communities to overcome injustice and build a better world.

“We are thrilled to have a respected and important leader, Ana Avendaño, join us to celebrate our hard-fought victories,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Voces de la Frontera Executive Director. “We have more work to do, but we remain energized by what we have been able to accomplish through our perseverance and collective efforts.”

What: Voces de la Frontera’s “Reaching for the American Dream” gala

Who: Ana Avendaño, AFL-CIO Assistant to the President on Immigration and
Community Action Winners of Voces’ youth and adult activism awards

Where: Milwaukee’s Potowatomi Woodland Dreams Ballroom 1711 West Canal Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin

When: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Official program begins at 7:45 p.m.

Ms. Avendaño, who is scheduled to speak at 8:00 p.m., previously served as Associate General Counsel and Director of the Immigrant Worker Program at the AFL-CIO. Prior to her remarks, the gala will celebrate the recent instate tuition victory for immigrant youth and their families; making Wisconsin the 11th state in the nation to stand up for education equity. The tribute will include a brief video of youth organizing and highlights of Voces’ mobilizations since late 2005 to the present.

Award winners being honored Thursday include:
The Richard Oulahan Youth Activist Award – Yazmin Romero and Valeria Gonzalez
The Joe Rody Labor Activist Award – Michael Rosen, President of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 212; Pete Knotek, President of Racine Education Association (REA); and John Rosenow, Board Chairman of the Council on Rural Initiatives.

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Licensed managers, practitioners and instructors from southeast Wisconsin in the barbering and cosmetology profession, as well as the general public, are encouraged to attend the meeting and see firsthand how their licensing and regulatory body works. “Holding this type of meeting outside Madison is part of a broader effort to make the work of licensing and regulatory boards more visible and accessible to the people of the state,” said DRL Secretary Celia Jackson.

The meeting will include a discussion of new continuing education requirements which are being developed in the barbering and cosmetology professions as well as the possibility of developing a separate license track for barbers and hair braiders. A representative of Prometric (the State of
Wisconsin’s examination vendor for barbering and cosmetology) has been invited to the meeting to provide information and answer questions.

The Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board consists of nine members. The board is responsible for overseeing the licensing and practice of barbering and cosmetology professionals, including acting where needed to discipline individuals who act improperly in the practice of their profession.

Those planning to attend the meeting should park in Parking Lot D on the Racine Campus. For a campus map and driving directions, please visit Gateway Technical College on the web at: http://gtc.edu.

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Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton

Racine, WI – Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton will keynote the 59th Annual Freedom Fund dinner hosted by the Racine Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at the Racine Marriott Hotel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009. This event will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the national NAACP and is themed “Bold Dreams, Big Victories.”

WHERE:         59th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
Racine Marriott Hotel
7111 Washington Ave
Racine, WI

WHEN:           Friday, October 16, 2009
6:30 p.m.

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Racine, WI—A new exhibit at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin asserts that ideas about homosexuality can be traced in print advertisements appearing in American periodicals from as far back as a century ago.

Based on Professor Bruce H. Joffe’s book A Hint of Homosexuality? Gay and Homoerotic Imagery in American Print Advertising (Xlibris: 2007), the gallery at the LGBT Center features original copies of more than 60 classic print advertisements.  Sponsored in part by a grant from the Racine Arts Council, the exhibit will be on display at the LGBT Center through December with a special, members-only reception on Friday, October 30.

The author examines trends, themes and advertising campaigns that, he contends, support a basis for believing romantic and/or sexual interest between members of the same sex appeared in ads published by American newspapers and magazines.

Explicit or implied, impressions of homosexuality in more than 225 advertisements published by major manufacturers, retailers, companies and well-known brands in American periodicals over the past hundred years or so are depicted.

Some same-sex ads are “strangely erotic while others may be silly caricatures, more burlesque than bizarre,” Joffe maintains.  By and large, however, “most tend to be snapshots of the male (and, to a lesser extent, female) convivial spirit encountered and observed in intimate conditions and circumstances.”

Joffe says: “Gay intimacy and interaction, references to the male genitalia, and threats of sexual conquest can be seen in advertisements created by some of the greatest illustrators, designers and copywriters of the twentieth century.”

And, although the images reflected in their advertising mirror are fewer and farther between, “women who prefer the company of other women similarly have been goosed and gandered by Madison Ave,” the author argues in a chapter dedicated to lesbians.

“Whoever they are and whatever they’re doing, it’s apparent that displays of affection and intimacy between and among people of the same sex can be inferred in these advertisements.”

Formerly a professor of communication at Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, VA), and earlier at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) who has focused on gender studies, today Dr. Joffe is an associate professor of communication at Carthage College and executive director of the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin.

His book, upon which this exhibit is based, was named “Winner” and best book in the Gay/Lesbian: Non-Fiction category of The National Best Books 2008 Awards competition sponsored by USA Book News.  Earlier, the title was honored as a Bronze Medalist in the Gay/Lesbian category of the 2008 IPPY Awards Competition.

More information can be found on the LGBT Center’s web site: www.lgbtsewisc.org.

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Voces de la Frontera and its student affiliates SUFRIR and Students United in the Struggle (SUITS) will rally Tuesday outside Representative Paul Ryan’s Racine office. The protest was prompted by Paul Ryan’s recent participation in the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)’s “Hold Their Feet to the Fire” event in September. FAIR has been designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center and has been strongly denounced by national civil rights organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. They have employed known white nationalists, accepted major donations from a foundation dedicated to the promotion of eugenics and its founder has well-documented ties to the white nationalist movement.

“All humans should be obligated to respect equal rights” says Jarasha Williams, a senior at Case High School and member of SUITS, “we’ve been working hard to build unity in Racine and this move by our congressman is not helping us move towards equality.”

This is not the first time that FAIR has been the source of controversy in Racine. “In 2004 FAIR unsuccessfully tried to strip me of my license to register voters by claiming I was an undocumented immigrant” recalls Maria Morales of Voces de la Frontera, “I was born in Texas. I worked for Racine County for over a decade. They made that claim based on my race and my commitment to the immigrant struggle. It is an outrage Paul Ryan would give any credence to their lies.”

The rally will begin at 3:30 pm outside Ryan’s Racine office. Protesters will be carrying a giant pledge against hate which they will be asking the congressman to sign. The protest also coincides with a national march in Washington DC calling for comprehensive immigration reform.

What: Rally Against Hate
When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Time: 3:30pm
Where: 216 6th st., Racine
Visuals: Giant pledge against hate

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The march and rally, which will begin at Voces de la Frontera, 1027 s 5th st, will kick off a national week of action for comprehensive immigration reform. Rich Stolz of Reform Immigration For America, a campaign dedicated to the passage of comprehensive immigration reform, explains, “Our families and communities are suffering because of the inaction of politicians. The need and moral imperative is urgent. The President and Congressional leaders repeatedly stated that America should not be tearing families apart but should be solving problems. They need to be reminded of their promises.”

In Milwaukee, marchers will be reinforcing that message of family unity and are calling for a stop to deportations. They are calling on Congress to adopt the principles that will be laid out by Representative Luis Gutierrez for a fair and comprehensive immigration reform in Washington DC on October 13th. Additionally, marchers are calling for driver’s cards for immigrants and passage of a higher education bill called the DREAM Act. A new demand taken up by the marchers is the defense of commercial and professional licenses- an issue raised recently by the Milwaukee city council. Organizers believe that requiring proof of legal residency would be destructive to Milwaukee’s economy, “That would be a total job killer” says Tony Garnica, a naturalized US citizen, south side resident and owner of Tasos Hair Salon “the last thing we want to do during this time of recession is take away professional and commercial licenses from small businesses that are employing people and stimulating the economy.”

From Voces de la Frontera marchers will go to Mitchell Park. Street theater including a large puppet of Lou Dobbs will be utilized to reinforce the marcher’s demands and highlight the scapegoating of immigrants in this time of economic crisis. A large turnout is expected.

What: March and Rally for Immigration Reform
When: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 11:00am
Where: Voces de la Frontera, 1027 S. 5th st. March to Mitchell Park.
Visuals: Lou Dobbs Puppet, Street performers, Students in graduation gowns

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Racine, WI – Party on the Pavement in Downtown Racine has become the city’s premier street festival.  With FREE admission, guests will enjoy numerous stages of continuous live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy houses, a Ferris Wheel and rock climbing wall and much much more.  There’s an Art Walk on 6th Street! There will be food vendors galore and a beverage garden at Monument Square.  There will also be clowns, face painters, and other special guests.

New for 2009! A FREE train ride and bouncy house will be located at City Hall. And, check out the new Festival Food Court located in the 600 block of 6th Street.

Saturday, October 3, 2009 Noon – 7 p.m. Main and 6th Street Fun for the Entire Family!

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Milwaukee has the 7th highest poverty rate of large U.S. cities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2007 American Community Survey, 24.4%, virtually one-quarter, of Milwaukee residents are living below the poverty line.

Add to this, the fact that 67% percent of the jobs in metro Milwaukee (the 4-county region) are located in the outlying areas and only one-third of City of Milwaukee residents own a car and you have a perfect storm for increasing unemployment and poverty coupled with employers facing an increasingly constricted labor market.

Two local non-profit organizations seek to reverse this trend and will be focusing on the topics of transit, poverty and economic viability in two upcoming events.

The Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin (UEDA) in cooperation with the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the City of Milwaukee will be hosting their 8th Annual Community Development Summit on September 18, 2009, “Regional Transit: Get on Board,” will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 from 7:30AM to Noon, at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee.  The event is open to the public and online registration is available at www.ueadawi.org or call 414-562-9904.

Attendees will hear from Mayor Tom Barrett, State of Wisconsin Secretary of Administration Michael Morgan, and Keynote Speaker Scott Bernstein, Founder and President of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in Chicago as well as a reaction panel of business and civic leaders from the region who will discuss transit and its impact on their organizations.  Attendees will be asked to interact with presenters and participants throughout the morning to help facilitate a healthy discussion and will have also have the opportunity to give a video Testimonial.

Summit organizers are also working in conjunction with another signature event, the Social Development Commission’s Symposium on Poverty, which will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee.  At the Symposium, the Bridge of Hope Coalition work groups will report on their accomplishments in the past year, identify the challenges that lie ahead for them, and also solicit public participation on roundtable sessions.

Keynote speaker for the Symposium will be Don Sykes, CEO of the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board.  Registration is underway for the Symposium on Poverty.  The day is free and open to the public but space is limited.  If you are interested in registering for the Symposium, call 414-906-2797 or visit the SDC website at www.cr-sdc.org.

The public, community and civic organizations, businesses, government representatives and others are all invited to get more deeply involved in supporting these efforts underway that address access to jobs, opportunity and combating poverty.  Let’s get moving!

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Installation image of Therman Statom: Outside of the Box Photography: Jessica Zalewski, Milwaukee

Statom titled the work “The Four Seasons” and the installation includes elements that suggest aspects of each season-frosty areas of glass, glowing colors from nature, and floral imagery, vessels that suggest growing pods and buds. His title also refers to the fact that the installation will be on display through July 26, 2010. Statom has used glass boxes filled with collaged elements, as well as neon light tubes and mirrored surfaces. The mirrors-including a large-scale chair that is eight feet tall-reflect images from the street and sidewalk back to the viewer, bringing the outdoors into the composition.

Using everyday window glass and silicone, Statom creates square and rectangular shadowboxes,  as well as commonplace items such as houses, chairs and ladders. He fills these boxes with collages of found and fabricated objects. Statom then actively paints the interiors of these boxes with bright colors before sealing them. Statom shows these cases either separately, hanging on walls or stacked to form groupings of arrangements that the viewer walks around.

Throughout his career, Statom has inspired audiences to see glass as a medium for sculpture by using it to create large-scale sculptures and room-sized installations. His mixed media installations and sculptural groupings combine painting, sculpture and architecture in enthusiastic and intellectually playful arrangements. Statom uses the materials in ways that are not conventionally craftsman-like in their assemblage.

Statom has pushed the boundaries of his medium by challenging his audience to look at glass in new and interesting ways. He is a pioneer in the use of glass as a material for sculpture and room-size installation art. Statom’s works can be found in major museum collections across the US, including: the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art (Atlanta), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Racine Art Museum.

Therman Statom will return to the museum in March 2010 to modify the exhibition and create a fresh new experience.

This exhibition is made possible by: Presenting Sponsors – Karen Johnson Boyd and William B. Boyd, RAM Society Members, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., The Hearst Foundation, Inc., and Windgate Charitable Foundation; Gold Sponsors – Racine United Arts Fund and Wisconsin Arts Board; Silver Sponsors – Helen Bader Foundation, Racine Community Foundation, Inc., and Walker Forge, Inc.; Bronze Sponsors – Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, Midwest Contemporary Glass Art Group, and Target.

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Featured food establishments include: Captain’s Galley, The Chancery, The Deli Station, Famous Dave’s, Little Europe, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Pita Brothers, Ridgewood Care Center, Sugar Shack, Taste of Soul, Top Dog Hot Dogs, Whey Chai and Wilbur’s.

Spectrum Art Gallery, QUOTA International of Kenosha and Racine, Fisher Chiropractic, YMCA Zumba demonstrations, local jewelry artisans, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Creative Outlets, and the Women’s Resource Council will also be featured vendors at Taste of Racine.

Entertainment such as the band Decibully (from Milwaukee), Contriband (from Chicago),  local musicians Mike DeRose, Group Therapy Band, MIT (Musicians In Transition), Spring City Winds, Creative Outlets Theatre and YMCA Tae Kwon Do will be featured on the Amphitheatre stage.

Special guests include the Racine Fire Department’s Sparky the Fire Dog, area high school mascots from Horlick, Case and Park, Subway’s Subman, The Verlo Matress Man, the Klement’s Racing Sausages and the reigning Ms. Racine, Sha-Nita Rhea.

Children’s activities include face painting, bouncer, CNH tractors, ice cream eating contest and the challenge course.

For more information about Taste of Racine, contact Tammy Leverich at Family Service of Racine 262-634-2391 ext 101.

Racine Zoo admission applies and is $1.00 for Racine County residents.

Family Service of Racine is a non-profit agency offering mental wellness counseling to over 2,000 persons annually.  Proceeds from the Taste of Racine fundraising event allow the agency to provide family strengthening programs to Racine’s under-served populations. Taste of Racine is sponsored in part by CNH and The Journal Times.  The agency is funded in part by the United Way of Racine County, via contributions and donations and via contracts and agreements.

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The sculptures are made from numerous construction barrels and each stands nine feet tall.  The Barrel Boys were made by local artist Jerry Treiber, who has been an artist for many years for Downtown’s Public Art projects.

Meet The Barrel Boys

Barrel Boy #1 is stationed on the corner of Main and 6th Streets with a sign that says “Come See Us”.

Barrel Boy #2 can be seen on the corner of 6th and College and is holding a sign saying “15 Minute Free Parking”.

Barrel Boy #3 stands in the 400 block of 6th Street announcing “Look What We Have For You!”

Name the Barrel Boys Contest Announced

The Downtown Racine Corporation would like to name our friendly new Barrel Boys and we need your help!  The public is invited to send your suggested names to the DRC Office by Tuesday, September 8.  The three winning names will be announced on Saturday, September 12 during the Chair Today; Gone Tomorrow Adirondack Chair Auction which will be held at Monument Square.  Downtown gift certificates will be awarded to the individuals submitting the winning names. Suggested names can be e-mailed to tleopold@racinedowntown.com or sent to: Downtown Racine Corporation, 425 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403.

The Barrel Boys will remain on display through the end of the construction period in October.Everyone is encouraged to visit 6th Street and check out this new form of public art.  And, remember, all stores are open for business!

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The Inaugural Running of the Madison Mini-Marathon will start and finish at University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. Participants will enjoy the beauty of Madison from the University of Wisconsin Campus, State Street, Wisconsin State Capital, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and the wonderful views of the lakes.  Go to www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com to view the route.   The Mini-Marathon participants will receive awesome Brooks Podium tech shirts, cool finisher medals and will be treated outstanding post race party at the Memorial Union Terrace featuring Mighty Short Bus.
 
Volunteers are still needed for the race to help with the packet pick-up, course marshals and in other areas. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. “We are still in need of 28 good volunteers to help fill some positions so if you’re available, on Saturday we would love your help,” says Graves. To volunteer just go to www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com for the volunteer form. For more information contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@madisonminimarathon.com.
 
The Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K are proud to be a part of the Madison Community and as being a part of the community it is important to give back. The Madison Mini Marathon & 5K  is committed to support the UW Health Department. The Mini will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the event to a fund called “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies.”  This fund was created to promote awareness about how the healthy lifestyle of a mother impacts and results in the birth of strong, healthy babies. 
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Madison, WI,  = The Inaugural Madison Mini-Marathon on Saturday, August 29, 2009 sold-out at 2,500.  “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response from the Madison Community to participate in this event.  Because of the number of phone calls and emails of people asking if they could still get in we have decided to open up 250 more spots in the Mini. We anticipate these 250 spots will go very quickly,” says race director Jeff Graves.  The Madison Mini-Marathon also has a 5K and there are only just under a 100 spots left in that event.  To register for Mini or 5K go to www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com.

The Inaugural Running of the Madison Mini-Marathon will start and finish at University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. Participants will enjoy the beauty of Madison from the University of Wisconsin Campus, State Street, Wisconsin State Capital, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and the wonderful views of the lakes.  Go to www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com to view the route.   The Mini-Marathon participants will receive awesome Brooks Podium tech shirts, cool finisher medals and will be treated outstanding post race party at the Memorial Union Terrace featuring Mighty Short Bus.

Volunteers are still needed for the race to help with the packet pick-up, course marshals and in other areas. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. “One of the nice things about volunteering for an event like this is the time commitment is short, all our volunteers will be wrapped up by 11:00 a.m. so they have the rest of their day to enjoy,” says Graves.

The Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K are proud to be a part of the Madison Community and as being a part of the community it is important to give back. The Madison Mini is of course helping people become active and exercise but it is committed to support the UW Health Department. The Mini will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the event to a fund called “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies.”  This fund was created to promote awareness about how the healthy lifestyle of a mother impacts and results in the birth of strong, healthy babies.

To volunteer just go to www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com for the volunteer form.

For more information contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@madisonminimarathon.com.

Registration is still open at www.MadisonMiniMarathon.com for both the half marathon and 5K.

About Madison Mini-Marathon
Madison Mini-Marathon is a production of Vision Event Management (VEM), which produces high-profile endurance events. Based in Carmel, IN. VEM productions include the Chicago Half Marathon, 13.1 Chicago™, the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon, the ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon and the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. For more information, visit www.VisionEventManagement.com.

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Congressman Paul Ryan

Racine,WI – Wisconsin’s 1st District Congressman Paul Ryan will host an African American Community Issues Forum and listening session, in conjunction with Racine area African American Community Leader Ken Lumpkin, in Racine at the Flatiron Mall on Tuesday, September 1st from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.

The forum will provide a venue for discussing matters of federal concern to constituents, including those that have an impact on the area’s African American community. This gathering will also offer an opportunity to 1st District Residents to share their views on the health care reform and other important issues facing Congress.

“This forum offers a great chance for area residents and community leaders to gather together to voice concerns, share ideas, and get information on issues that affect the day-to-day lives of African Americans in southeastern Wisconsin,” Ryan said.

WHAT:   African American Community Issues Forum
WHEN:  Tuesday, September 1st, 2009; 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE:  Flatiron Mall, 1661 Douglas Ave., Racine

People who would like more information about this community issues forum can call Paul Ryan’s office via the toll-free constituent services hotline: 1-888-909-7926, or Ken Lumpkin at 262-632-9370.

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Racine, WI – A great event for the whole family, featuring more than 300 classic and classic-to-be cars and bikes! Grandma, grandpa, mom and dad will take a walk down memory lane, while the kids will have a great time, interacting with face painters, clowns and jugglers and participating in crafts and special activities.

Regular Zoo admission prices apply.

For registration information click here.

Additional Information
For additional information on this event or any other, e-mail us at info@racinezoo.org or call 262-636-9189.

Donate your used or unwanted Brett Favre Memorabilia and receive a free haircut. For every addition item donated, SportClips with give you a coupon for a free MVP upgrade on future visits. Sport Clips MVP Experience includes a steamed towel treatment, neck and shoulder massage. On Sunday August 16th at 5pm we will raffle off all of the donated items with the proceeds going to the Shalom Center. Anything that is not bid on will be burned after the raffle.

“Sport Clips is the nation’s leading men’s and boys’ hair-care provider,” said Eschmann. “As a part of one of the country’s largest franchises, we want to make a positive impact locally by helping the Shalom Center with all of the great work they do.

SportClips is located at I-94 and Hwy 50 in the Woodman’s shopping Center, next to Buffalo Wild Wings, Sport Clips surrounds its clients with televisions tuned to sports and sport-themed décor. Sport Clips serves Men and Boys on a walk-in basis and is known for its MVP Experience that includes a steamed towel treatment, neck and shoulder massage, and precision haircut.

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The Racine Sylvan Learning Center located at 5735 Durand Ave Racine, WI 53406 is offering a Free Practice ACT Test on Saturday, August 29^th from 8:45am to 12:30pm. Come and take a full practice test and have it score and evaluated, all for free!

Reserve your seat now! Call 888-598-5437 ext 112 or email jnorment@cwknetwork.com.

Posted @ 6:00 a.m.