Melissa Kaprelian for Racine

04/10/2026

Free to city residents

Free Trees for City of Racine Residents!
The City of Racine’s Adopt-A-Tree Program is back for our spring cycle!

Residents can register to receive a free tree to plant in their yard and help grow our community’s urban forest.

📅 Tree distribution: April 25
📍 Open to City of Racine residents only
📝 Register using link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGajBPsZh1MrB4iY0rJh-yxMnq_vIMQiKtQYPptiM3p2uMbA/viewform

Supplies are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
If you have questions, contact [email protected].

Let’s work together to make Racine greener!
As a reminder, trees are 100% free for qualifying City of Racine residents.

04/07/2026

Free training alert for small business owners!

WWBIC is hosting Creating Your Social Media Content Calendar on April 15th from 6:00–7:30 pm at Gateway Technical College's iMET Center in Sturtevant — and it's completely free.

You'll walk away knowing how to build a real content plan, schedule posts using tools like Hootsuite and Facebook Meta Business Suite, and keep your social media consistent without it taking over your life. Perfect if you've been meaning to get more strategic about your online presence.

Register at the link!
https://www.wwbic.com/events/creating-your-social-media-content-calendar-041526/?datetime=2434&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9zkRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZXZUekRwaWhnbkVpOFkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoeLTzs7YgSmk8-w4xaLy2P9-YCDaX7hgH1grUYXF_V6Z7aeLmDTfv8Rj0WK_aem_gbW87Noas8wPIChqv_9-3Q

Creating Your Social Media Content Calendar  April 15, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm  Gateway Technical College iMET Center Social media is a vital tool for small businesses to build their brand, engage customers, and grow their reach. This training provides a well-rounded overview of how to create...

04/06/2026

💰 Wisconsin business owners — there's still time to be eligible for a $5,000 equity injection from US Bank through WWBIC!

What you need to do:
✅ Attend a 60-minute WWBIC training session by April 17
✅ Complete and submit your WWBIC CIF, BIF & EIF forms online
✅ Be current on any WWBIC or Kiva loan payments

Fourteen $5,000 awards will be given out this spring. Recipients notified May 1–10, with an awards ceremony on May 14.

Deadline is coming up fast — check the link for details and to register! https://mailchi.mp/f0d255410862/wwbic-weekly-google-business-profile-20275931?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9zeNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZXZUekRwaWhnbkVpOFkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmWC78Q2unxCR9V6DcnFFLQFG4tYSyqkQTus9EMXQmgJrE9zcQJJ_BKgIsER_aem_GzQTWPQXaS-kURp_Pb-dEg

If you own/operate a business in Wisconsin and take a WWBIC training by April 17, then you could be eligible for one of fourteen $5,000 equity injections awarded this spring courtesy of US Bank!

04/05/2026

⚖️ Is the federal court system equipped to protect American democracy?

That's one of the big questions on the table at Power and Perception: Democracy, Enforcement, and Trust in U.S. Courts — hosted by the UW Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

📅 April 16, 2026 | 7:00 pm | Livestream available

A timely and important conversation about the judiciary, public trust, and the future of our system of checks and balances. Worth watching — register at the link
https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/power-and-perception/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9ymxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZXZUekRwaWhnbkVpOFkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsK4otuLIFJin7ZkttTi_mE77F3OaHq3mfcvA2KiboyRbBuwpB3r8Fxs6iqf_aem_lwGdsZ5M3GO2iiIVa4kFtQ

Power and Perception Democracy, Enforcement, and Trust in U.S. Courts UW–Parkside – Student CenterUW–ParksideStudent Center930 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53144 Livestream available April 16, 2026 7:00 pm Get Directions Add to Calendar Add to Google Calendar Add to Microsoft 365 Download iCal file E...

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

Tuesday, MARCH 24 6-7:30 PM

Want a more sustainable garden that works with your landscape? 🌿

Join Master Gardener Melinda Myers for an engaging program on plant selection and sustainable strategies for challenging growing conditions.

This SC Johnson Community Interest Program is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.

📅 Tuesday, March 24 | 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 SC Johnson Golden Rondelle Theater, Racine, WI

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://reservations.scjohnson.com/info.aspx?EventID=3

03/22/2026

Wild Ones Root River Chapter Annual Online Native Plant Sale!

Sales close on April 1st, 2026- with plant pick up on Saturday May 16th at Dane Hill Farm in Mt. Pleasant

Enter for a chance to win a 32 plug Sunny Pollinator Garden Kit.

Email from Wild Ones Root River Chapter Final Days to Shop Our Native Plant Sale Online Native Plant Store Closing Soon! Don't miss out on your chance to buy some quality native plants from the Wild O

03/19/2026

March 23. 4:30-6:30 PM

🚧 Highway 31 Construction is coming — here's what you need to know.

WisDOT invites Racine-area residents to a kick-off meeting for the WIS 31 (Green Bay Road) Reconstruction project.

📅 March 23 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S Green Bay Rd

Learn about project improvements, construction staging, and traffic impacts for the WIS 11–WIS 20 corridor. Construction begins mid-March.

🔗 Project Details: https://projects.511wi.gov/31reconstruction/full-project-overview/

03/16/2026

**CLOSED**
Racine County Buildings!

⚠️Racine County Buildings Closed Monday, March 16

Due to a Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service, all Racine County buildings will be closed to the public and non-essential staff.

The storm is expected to bring freezing rain transitioning to heavy snow, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and blizzard conditions with visibility below ¼ mile, making travel extremely dangerous.

Essential county services, including public safety operations, will continue as scheduled. We extend our sincere thanks to all essential employees who will continue serving our community during these severe weather conditions.

For everyone else, please avoid travel if possible.

Stay safe, Racine County!

03/13/2026

WANTED: SUMMER HIGHWAY SEASONAL!

We are looking for a seasonal employee to perform manual labor and operate basic tools and equipment.

Compensation: $20/hour
Hours worked per week: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6am-4pm
Duration: May - August (varies based on operational needs)
Requirements: 18 years or older, valid Wisconsin Driver's License

Full job description and application: http://tiny.cc/summerhighwayseasonal2026