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Hey Racine, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Coyote deterrence tips, The Girl on the Train on stage, and a St. Paddy’s Day party + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Peaceful wildlife coexistence guidance: The Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus has shared timely tips for living alongside coyotes, including securing trash, removing bird feeders, and keeping small pets safe around yards — learn how to deter coyotes.

Addressing statewide staffing shortages: MATC marked the graduation of 33 new correctional officers after a five-week course with written and physical tests. Graduates will serve at facilities across Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, and Waukesha counties — get all the details.

A riveting night awaits: The Girl on the Train is on stage at Racine Theatre Guild, running through March 15, with a suspenseful story and mature themes Racine audiences will be talking about — get all the details.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Join St. Paddy’s community fundraiser party
• Savor corned beef, pipes, and pints
• Explore Rilke’s enduring poetic wisdom

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Craving a real sub? Since 1971, Lee’s Deli has stacked Racine’s favorites: classic turkey, hearty specialty subs, and an Italian Beef for quick comfort. Keep it on the weeknight rotation; easy takeout or delivery makes dinner effortless.

Lakefront mood booster: Even if you’re skipping a swim, North Beach delivers a crisp walk, sunrise views, and a quick reset. Wide shoreline, a long lakefront path, and Lake Michigan’s steady soundtrack set the mood. Bring a thermos, breathe, and remember Racine quietly lives at the water’s edge.

Kid-joy unlocked: When the “what do we do now?” hits, RG Natural Babies delivers eco-minded toys, fidgets, puzzles, and books, featuring Hape, Plus-Plus, Green Toys, and Ty, plus practical parent gear that keeps little humans happily occupied.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📚 Toddler Story Time @ Oak Creek Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:30 AM – Consider this your sanctioned chaos break at Oak Creek Library, a 20-minute story time for ages 2 to 3 with stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime. Bring an adult, siblings welcome, no registration, just pick one slot and let the wiggles win.

📖 Family Storytime @ Racine Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kiddos and wander to the library for Miss Gail’s storytime, where Mrs. Wishy-Washy, a magic apron, and a polite spider, yes really, run the show. All ages welcome, no registration needed, and if you’re bringing a daycare, give the library a heads-up.

🥫 Scouting for Food Door Hanger Distribution @ Forest Park Elementary School (Kenosha) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Scouts and families are fanning out to hang door tags for the Scouting for Food drive, then swinging back next weekend to pick up donations. Consider it cardio with a conscience, neighborly goodwill, and the perfect nudge to recruit your neighbors this year.

🎨 March Featured Artist Reception @ Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace (Kenosha) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Swing by Second Saturday for a March reception with David Koel, Ausrine Kerr, and Cloee Weiher, all serving up art worth lingering over. It’s free, friendly, and blissfully unpretentious, with actual artist chats and none of the soggy cheese cubes.

❓ Family Friendly Trivia @ Erv’s Mug (Oak Creek) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Bring the crew for free, family-friendly trivia that actually rewards your random 80s TV knowledge. America’s Pub Quiz runs the show every Saturday, with the kitchen serving apps and dinner. Top three teams walk out with gift cards, bragging rights, and plans to rematch.

🎨 Creatives Club Racine @ The Branch at 1501 Washington Avenue, Racine WI | Sunday (3/15) at 11:30 AM – Art night in Racine means we rescue those half-finished projects from the closet, free and open to all. Bring your painting, crochet, or secret lyrics, or start fresh with provided supplies, meet fellow makers, enjoy snacks, and follow the golden rule, no critiques unless invited.

🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Party @ Oak Creek Community Center | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Oak Creek’s St. Paddy’s Party takes over the Community Center with pipes and drums, Glencastle Irish Dancers, and cheerful mayhem. Free admission, cash bar, Leo’s bake sale, and family-friendly Bar Olympics where everyone wins a prize, finally a sport we can medal in.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Racine report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 43°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 34%

Patchy fog between 8am and 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth 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 34. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 38°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 79%

Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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