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Hey Kenosha, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: National Night Out, a young artist’s journey, and Movies in the Park + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A day of community fun: National Night Out arrives today in Racine with family activities downtown and along the Root River through morning, afternoon and evening, inviting neighbors to connect and enjoy all-ages events -- see the event schedule.
Celebrate local creativity: Artists Gallery in Racine is hosting its August exhibit this month, with a mix of artwork to explore and a close-to-home way to enjoy and support the local arts community -- see the crash details.
A young artist’s journey: Published Sunday, a Park High School student singer from Racine shared how support shaped her voice, from jazz choir to percussion, and why she’s beginning to write original songs -- meet Racine’s young singer.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your year-round golf fix: Racine Country Club blends classic 18-hole challenge with modern toys like Billows Lodge’s multi-sport simulators and temperature controlled hitting bays with GC Quad monitors, so you can tune up in any weather, then refuel with chef-driven eats and a lively calendar that keeps members and families connected.
Purr-fect local pick: Kindred Kitties is an all-volunteer, no-kill rescue where you can meet adoptable cats, get your feline fix, and maybe find your new couch supervisor. They make adopting simple with clear guidance, plus options to foster or volunteer, and helpful resources for strays and spay/neuter support.
Tune up your week: From fresh strings and Fender amps to Roland keys, cymbals, and pro audio for gigs or podcasting, Music Center Inc. has the gear and know-how. They also do lessons and repair, plus band and orchestra essentials, so this week’s practice actually sounds like progress.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏛 Town Board work session @ Village & Town of Somers Municipal Building | Tuesday (8/4) at 5:15 PM – Town Board is settling in for a work session, the less glamorous cousin of a meeting where they chew through potholes, permits, and pennies. It is civic housekeeping at its finest, Kenosha practical and Somers polite, where the sausage, budgets, and zoning maps get made.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ Cesar Chavez Community Center (Racine) | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:30 PM – Movies in the Park is wrapping for summer with a SpongeBob caper at Douglas Park, so yes, the kids pick the pineapple and we get the stars. Blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged, and claiming a patch of grass before dusk is smart.
🎤 Haley Klinkhammer @ Bristol Woods County Park | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats live music under the oaks on a Wednesday. Haley Klinkhammer brings acoustic pop, indie charm, and the kind of singable hooks your teenagers will claim they discovered first, at Bristol Woodstock’s free summer series in Bristol Woods Park.
🎱 Xtreme Bar Bingo @ Kenosha Tap House | Thursday (8/6) at 6:00 PM – Grab your lucky dauber and head to Kenosha Tap House for Xtreme Bar Bingo, the grown-up remix of grandma’s favorite pastime. Craft beer, rowdy laughs, real prizes, and zero church-basement hush. Think friendly heckling, quick rounds, and bragging rights you can toast.
🚗 August "Scoop the Loop" First Fridays @ Downtown Racine | Friday (8/7) at 4:00 PM – Whether you logged miles 'scooping the loop' or miss chrome and doo-wop, First Fridays turns downtown into a time capsule. All the Kings Men rock Monument Square, classics shine on Sam Johnson Parkway, artists demo and retro specials abound, and, yes, parking’s four bucks.
🎶 Midwest Mix Fest 2026 @ Kenosha Band Shell | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – Two days of free fun at the Pennoyer Park Bandshell, with live DJs, food, drinks, vendors, and family time, all benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Bring a lawn chair and a donation, because free is our love language, but beating cancer wins. Expect giveaways.
🎨 August Featured Artist Reception @ Lemon Street Gallery | Saturday (8/8) at 6:00 PM – Second Saturday at Lemon Street Gallery means one thing, a free reception where the art is the main event. This month spotlights Lynn Johnston, Natania Kim, and Peg Raasch, so expect conversation pieces, familiar faces, and that blend of local pride and gallery hush.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Kenosha report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 70%
Rain showers likely before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. This house is wildThis 2018 ranch in Kenosha brings 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,986 square feet of easy single-level living to a quiet cul-de-sac. Spacious rooms, generous kitchen cabinetry, first-floor laundry, and abundant closet storage keep life organized. A 3-car garage, full unfinished basement, and private backyard patio add plenty of flexibility and fun.
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