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Rise and shine, Kenosha!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: St. Patrick’s Day celebration, coyote sightings and safety tips, and White Lilac’s comeback + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kenosha protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Unique in-unit features revealed: Berkadia negotiated the sale of two Pleasant Prairie apartment communities and arranged $69.042 million in Freddie Mac financing for Santefort Real Estate Group, marking a notable multifamily deal for Kenosha County — see property and deal details.
Resilience on the local stage: Downtown Kenosha’s White Lilac has reopened eight months after a wall collapse, powered by more than $26,000 in community donations. Co-owner Kelly Mackay says live music is back — read the full story.
Managing backyard wildlife encounters: Coyotes are appearing around Racine and Kenosha. The Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus shared tips on March 1 to coexist, secure food sources, and help keep small pets safe — learn ways to deter coyotes.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Recover stronger, right here: If injury, surgery, or stroke has shaken your household, ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha brings team-based rehab that mirrors real life. Think stairs, daily routines, and confidence-building practice, so progress feels steady and visible as you return to everyday life, one achievable step at a time.
Fresh fabric fix: In Kenosha, Serenity Quilt Shop fuels makers with fresh quilting cottons, wide backings, trusty notions, and low-stress classes, plus open sew time when you just need space to finish that thing. It’s a place to browse, stitch, and let your next project quietly choose you.
Breakfast with attitude: Franks Diner has been flipping eggs and serving side-eye since 1926 in a classic railcar, and the Garbage Plate still lands like a griddle hug. If it’s been a minute, a stool and the chalkboard of weekly specials will quickly remind you why you keep coming back.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧘 Yoga Flow for Pelvic Floor/ Deep Core @ AALTO Enhancement Center | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Strengthen the stuff that lets you sneeze, laugh, and lift groceries without drama at this semi-private Thursday Yoga Flow for pelvic floor and deep core. Book online or call, then just show up; they bring the water, mat, block, and all the toys.
🍲 Upscale Winter Comfort Food @ Uncorkt (Racine) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Cold nights call for comfort food that actually puts on pants. Uncorkt on Main hosts a class that elevates the cozy with winter greens, Shrimp de Jonghe, roasted broccoli, and a milk chocolate caramel tart, with wine pairings. Impress guests, spoil yourself, all for $50.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ The Downtown Building | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Pull on some green and head downtown for Kenosha’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, a neighborhood-wide excuse to linger, laugh, and support the locals. Expect festive storefronts, plenty of Irish cheer, and a choose-your-own-adventure between kid-friendly stops, and a pint or two.
🍁 Maple Syrup Hikes @ Petrifying Springs Park (Bristol) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Warm days, cold nights, and suddenly, around here, we’re all about sap at Petrifying Springs County Park. Take a short hike with the naturalists, watch a tree tapping demo, learn how maple becomes syrup, then taste the good stuff; family friendly, pre-registration required at pringlenc.org/events.
📚 Friends of the Library Spring Donation Day @ Racine Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Cleaning out those shelves? The Friends of the Racine Public Library are happily adopting your well-loved books, music, games, puzzles, and the jigsaw you swore you’d finish. Swing by the lobby, drop it off, no signups, then reward yourself with coffee like a hero.
🧶 Knit Sweater Workshop @ Unraveled Creative Studio (Racine) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:30 AM – Finally make that sweater you keep threatening to knit at this pick-your-own-pattern workshop, with a pro steering you from gauge to glory. Four meetups, knit at your own pace, top-down circular yokes only, one color or colorwork, $75, ages 16+, bragging rights included.
📿 Framed Pendants @ The Inclusive Bean (Racine) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for a hands-on resin class at The Inclusive Bean, where you’ll set pressed flowers into open-frame pendants and call it self-care. Beginner friendly, all supplies included, and you’ll leave with three custom pieces, bragging rights, and a new respect for tweezers.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Kenosha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 38%
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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