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The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with a networking reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in Carthage’s Hedberg Library.
The Lincoln Symposium focuses on former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and the Civil War. Carthage College and the Civil War Museum will host the symposium in partnership with the Lincoln Forum and the Lincoln Presidential Foundation, Carthage announced on Wednesday.
Ewaldt, who recently began serving as Kenosha YMCA’s new child care director in March, has taught thousands of children in her lifetime. Prioritizing children’s rights as citizens is key to her educational philosophy, she said.
The Wilmot Union High School projects, funded through a $22.9 million capital referendum voters approved last year, will cover a wide range of facility needs. The construction work will affect building and parking lot access beginning in June.
The district board approved a resolution June 8 to place a referendum question on the November ballot asking voters to pass a four-year, $3.2 million nonrecurring operational referendum. The referendum would allow the district to exceed its revenue limit by $800,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2027-28 school year.
The degree program will include concentrations in performance, technical production and design, and playmaking and dramatic literature, according to Carthage’s June 22 announcement. Carthage is now accepting applications for the new BFA in theatre arts program.
The festival — which celebrates a variety of food and drink — will take place from 3-11 p.m. on July 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 25 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 26 at HarborPark’s Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Rd. in Kenosha.
The KUSD board voted Thursday to rename the Chavez Learning Station to be called the Irene Santos Learning Station effective immediately. The board also voted to name the building’s community room the Florence Parry Heide Community Room.
John Skalbeck, assistant vice chancellor for academic partnerships at UW-Parkside, will succeed Donovan, the university announced Thursday. Since 2025, Parkside Works has operated as the partnership and workforce innovation office at UW-Parkside.
District planning ew focus group workshops called “KUSD Conversations” and a KUSD Business and Civic Leaders Roundtable.
The activity was part of an outdoor event hosted in partnership with Kenosha-native Joe Callahan and his nonprofit, openenergi — which is based in Colorado and provides students with hands-on learning experiences focused on sustainable energy, and promoting health and wellness.
This fall, KUSD will return to a partial CEP that will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled at 14 of the district’s campuses.
Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. All proceeds will go to Bradford High School’s theater program. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.erastusmusical.com.
The branch, which uniquely focuses on serving children in kindergarten through 5th grade, provides a welcoming space for Kenosha’s youngest residents to develop literacy skills and learn through play.
The free program, formerly called BizStarts Kenosha, will begin Oct. 17 with a six-week business bootcamp at the Kenosha Innovation Center.
Pillar Health appointments in Kenosha — which are available throughout the summer — include well-child visits, school physicals, sports physicals and immunizations students may need before the upcoming school year begins.
Kenosha Unified School District administration provided study proposals from EAB and Hanover Research, national research agencies serving education sectors, for the board to consider at its Tuesday meeting. The board did not take any action and plans to revisit the topic at an Aug. 19 special meeting.
National Night Out events will take place at six locations across Kenosha County. The National Night Out festival, held annually on the first Tuesday in August nationwide, aims to strengthen relationships among neighbors, as well as between community members and law enforcement.
Frank Elementary’s staff returned July 29 to prepare for the students’ return. While the school’s kindergarten through fifth grade students returned Monday for their first day, Frank Elementary’s 4K students will begin their school year Aug. 10.
The district board approved a resolution July 28 to place a referendum question on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters to pass a four-year, $7.6 million operational referendum. The referendum would allow the district to exceed its revenue limit by $1.9 million per year for four years, beginning with the 2027-28 school year.
The triathlon — hosted annually by Tender Touch Therapy and Kenosha YMCA — is an event geared for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities. Athletes will be paired with volunteers to help and encourage them throughout the event. Young athletes of all abilities can participate as well.
The gift will be used by WSGC to expand its First Nations Launch program, a rocket competition featuring teams of Native American and indigenous students from institutions across the U.S. and Canada. Through the First Nations Launch program, students design, build and launch rockets.
From June 17-30, Tremper Travel Club experienced a cultural tour of Thailand. In total, 22 people made the journey — 11 Tremper students and 11 adults, including chaperones. The trip to Thailand marked the travel club’s 20th tour since its creation in 2007.
The annual program supports local organizations that serve women and children. The Kenosha Women’s Network raised funds through 50/50 raffles, direct donations and the purchase of Holiday Luncheon Grand Raffle tickets.
The program’s annual fundraiser ends Saturday at midnight.
The concert, which will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. in Racine, will kick off the Choral Arts Society’s 40th season.
WILMOT — The Riverport Chorus will host its 2026 Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 7 at Wilmot Union High School, 11112 308th Ave.
RACINE — River Bend Nature Center will offer a tree identification hike at 10 a.m. Oct. 24.
The Waukegan Park District will host its Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road.
Community members can safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs Oct. 24 at five Drug Take Back Day collection events across Kenosha County.
The rehearsals will take place Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the choir room at Wilmot Union High School, 11112 308th Ave. in Wilmot. At these rehearsals, which will run through Nov. 30, participants will learn and sing holiday songs.
Republican Ellen Schutt will face Democrat Adam Duda in the November general election to represent Wisconsin State Senate District 11. The district covers parts of Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.
The Nov. 3 general election ballot includes operational referendums for Twin Lakes School District and Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District.
Republican Ed Hibsch will face Democrat Incumbent Tip McGuire for Wisconsin State Assembly District 64 in the Nov. 3 general election. The district covers northeastern Kenosha County.
River Bend Nature Center will host a candle dipping event from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12.
The Nov. 3 ballot included operational referendums for Twin Lakes School District and Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District. Based on unofficial results from the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office, both referendums failed to pass.
Based on 10th day enrollment counts, the school saw a 15% increase in first-year student enrollment this fall compared to last year.
