RACINE — Independent Bookstore Day is April 25, and to celebrate, 17 bookstores in southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois are participating in this year’s regional passport program during the month of April.
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Recent business openings in Racine County
The business, owned by Ann Muller and her husband, Ron, specializes in handmade jams, jellies and salsas.
Shoppers roamed the aisles and filled their carts Thursday afternoon at Racine’s newest grocery store, located at the Regency Mall site.
Several new businesses have opened this summer at Belle City Square's Maltworks building, 2224 Northwestern Ave. in Racine.
After Marci’s on Main closed, Niki and Robert Brook opened Mahoffers on Main, 236 Main St., earlier this month.
The New Cafe, a restaurant serving brunch and lunch food, officially opened its doors Friday, July 11, bringing a taste of Mexico City to Downtown Racine.
Tracey and Larry Shepard recently opened Tulip Tavern, a cocktail bar in Downtown Racine.
One Stop Shop Thrift, Downtown Racine's new store, will open this Saturday. The store will sell a variety of goods, including clothing, at affordable prices.
Arrow Smoothies & Cafe, 424 Main St., opened Monday, April 7. It offers a variety of smoothies as well as açaí and smoothie bowl, all of which are made from real fruit.
Yoga Roots Renew opened last Tuesday in Downtown Racine as a continuation of Yoga Roots Racine, which closed March 31.
Racine Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore reopened on Friday following its move from 2302 DeKoven Street. The store is now located at 1101 Grove Ave.
The new location will offer both restaurant service and a grocery store, according to owner Nate Erhardt.
The shop will sell a curated selection of contemporary cottons, African and Asian prints, cross-stitch embroidery and supplies, and specialty notions. It also will host trunk shows, monthly clubs for makers and small-group textile art classes.
Littleport Brewing Company reopens after being closed for nine months.
The manufacturer will employ about 240 people when building improvements are completed, according to a broker for the company.
To use the pantry, people need photo identification and a piece of mail from the past 30 days verifying their Racine County address.
The pilot program provides assistance in both English in Spanish.
They include bars, cafes and a smoothie shop.
