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Hello Racine! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tea-Rex party, city workers story time, and Buck Moon sound bath + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A pause for peace: A daylong Day of Mindfulness retreat will be held August 22 at the Racine Family YMCA, led by Tom Buhler and Craig Welch, with $25 member and $35 nonmember pricing -- learn how to register.
Fresh facts on market safety: On Monday, WRJN’s Don Rosen Show tackled cyclosporiasis and why Racine’s farmers market might be a safe choice, as manager Dawn Carrillo debunked common myths about shopping at farmers markets -- hear the market myths.
Festive fundraiser with local roots: The Kiwanis Club of West Racine released a 2026 holiday ornament featuring Salmon-A-Rama. The design is $15 and on sale at locations nationwide and internationally, with proceeds supporting community programs -- get the ornament details.
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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.
Easy-win park fix: When the week’s getting loud, Lockwood Park is the quiet cheat code, with a ball diamond for pickup, five tennis courts, a playground, a little fishing pond, and space to sprawl... then come winter, that sledding hill turns Saturday into cardio with giggles.
Sleep upgrade, no stress: Mattress Express Plus Fine Furniture has mattresses and comfy living room picks from brands like Ashley, Serta and Beautyrest, plus next-day delivery and full assembly so you can lounge sooner. Financing is there if you need it, which your back and budget might appreciate this week.
Brunch that hits right: The Red Onion Cafe keeps downtown fueled with cozy breakfast and lunch comfort, from Door County Stuffed French Toast and flaked Norwegian salmon salad to the toasted turkey-apple-bacon TAB, plus legit espresso if you need pep before tackling errands.
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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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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧠 Alzheimer's Association Night @ Simmons Field (Kenosha) | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:35 PM – Ready to turn Simmons Field purple and be home before the news? Catch the Kingfish, cheer loud, and know 50/50 proceeds and a portion of ticket sales benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kenosha and Racine Counties. Fifteen bucks gets you in, hat included.
🏃 Active Play Party @ Oak Leaf Park (Oak Creek) | Thursday (7/23) at 10:00 AM – Rescheduled and ready to roll, this outdoor play party at Oak Leaf Park lets the kids burn energy with Simon Says, Freeze Dance, and other classic group games. You supervise, they sprint, everyone sleeps better. Bonus, it counts toward your Oak Creek Park Passport.
📖 City Workers Story Time: DPW + Excavator @ Oak Creek Public Library | Thursday (7/23) at 10:30 AM – A 20 to 25 minute story time for kids 3 to 7, with songs, rhymes, a DPW meet-and-greet, and an excavator tour if the weather cooperates. No registration, in the Multi-purpose Room. Because nothing says early literacy like a giant digger.
🦖 Tea-Rex Party @ Racine Public Library | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – Let the small humans channel their paleontologists at a Tea-Rex tea party in the library’s Youth Services, first floor. It is built for kids and tweens, no registration, just pinkies up, roars out, and imaginations on high. You sip sanity, they sip Earl Grey.
🍴 Emilie @ Kenosha's Harbor | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats grazing by Lake Michigan while acoustic tunes drift ashore. Taste of Wisconsin delivers the good stuff, a family-friendly sprawl of global bites, local pours, and your favorite troubadour Emilie back on the acoustic stage. Bring walking shoes, a flexible waistband, and patience.
🎉 250 Years of Freedom: Complimentary Summer Cookouts @ Kunes Buick GMC (Oak Creek) | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says Oak Creek summer like free cookouts at Kunes Buick GMC, every weekend in July and August. Grab a brat, sip something cold, chat with neighbors, then wander past shiny tailgates, celebrate 250 years of freedom, and enjoy low pressure, high grill marks.
🪁 Kites in Flight @ Lake Vista Park (Oak Creek) | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 PM – Grab a lawn chair and your maybe-still-functional kite, and head to Lake Vista Park for Kites in Flight. Oak Creek's sky turns into a kaleidoscope, with live music, great food, and a breeze that does the heavy lifting while you 'supervise' with a brat.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Racine report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch brings easy living to a quiet street with a welcoming front porch and a bright, open layout. The kitchen flows into a spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, while newer windows add natural light and efficiency. A partially finished basement offers a man cave theater room, and the vinyl-fenced backyard shines with deck space for grilling and relaxing.
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