Public Input Meeting April 17th, 6pm East Side Community Ctr, 6156 Douglas Ave Please attend and let your voices be heard!  This is an opportunity for residents to speak with the Village Center Workgroup and share what you would like to see and NOT see in the area of 4 mile and Douglas This workgroup intends to recommend possible changes to our village land use plan.  They are seeking input from the community about how we would like to see our village grow and develop.  What is YOUR vision for this area??  COME AND SHARE!! Want more information?  Join the CARP email list!  Just contact <a href="mailto:jtiderman@wi.rr.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jtiderman@wi.rr.com</a> with your name, address and phone #.  Get updates, latest news and important announcements! Watch the Caledonia Patch, Racine Journal Times or join the Facebook Group-No Walmart in Rural Caledonia, to keep up to speed on the news! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY GROUP!!  DONATIONS NEEDED!! Please visit Educator's Credit Union and make a donation to CARP, LLC (Caledonians Advocating Responsible Planning)***

Public Input Meeting April 17th, 6pm East Side Community Ctr, 6156 Douglas Ave

Please attend and let your voices be heard!  This is an opportunity for residents to speak with the Village Center Workgroup and share what you would like to see and NOT see in the area of 4 mile and Douglas This workgroup intends to recommend possible changes to our village land use plan.  They are seeking input from the community about how we would like to see our village grow and develop.  What is YOUR vision for this area??  COME AND SHARE!! Want more information?  Join the CARP email list!  Just contact <a href="mailto:jtiderman@wi.rr.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jtiderman@wi.rr.com</a> with your name, address and phone #.  Get updates, latest news and important announcements!

Watch the Caledonia Patch, Racine Journal Times or join the Facebook Group-No Walmart in Rural Caledonia, to keep up to speed on the news! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY GROUP!!  DONATIONS NEEDED!! Please visit Educator’s Credit Union and make a donation to CARP, LLC (Caledonians Advocating Responsible Planning)***

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The IKEA Family Kite Festival Soars Back for Its 39th Year at Veterans Park...May 23 &amp; May 24.
Milwaukee, WI — Gift of Wings is thrilled to announce that the IKEA Family Kite Festival is returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront for the 39th consecutive year. Spring is finally here — it’s time to GO FLY A KITE!
On Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, join us at beautiful Veterans Park (1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive) for two days of spectacular kite flying, family fun, and breathtaking aerial displays. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky in a colorful spectacle you won’t want to miss. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8</a>
World-Class Kite Performances
This year’s event features an impressive lineup of talented flyers:
<ul>
 <li>The Fabulous Windjammers, the world-renowned precision kite-flying team from Detroit, will perform three times daily — marking their 15th appearance in Milwaukee. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dFQNve7Dw&amp;t=32s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dFQNve7Dw&amp;t=32s</a></li>
 <li>The Chicago Fire Kite Team returns for the 25th straight year, with all six members performing their signature synchronized routines. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0</a></li>
 <li>The Fabulous Wind Wolves will wow the crowd with their two massive Super Giant Whale kites, their brand-new 120-foot Trilobite kite, and the all-new IKEA Shark kite — an exclusive debut for the Family Kite Festival. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCPTMP30BPM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCPTMP30BPM</a></li>
 <li>Local favorites include Milwaukee’s own Mike Delfar, Paul Koepke, and Wow Pro-Style.</li>
 <li>Jean Lemire from Montreal will attempt the challenging feat of flying three dual-line stunt kites simultaneously.</li>
 <li>James Almas from Vancouver, the only person in the world known to fly four stunt kites at once, will showcase his incredible skill.</li>
</ul>
Free kite-flying lessons will be available throughout the weekend from the Kite Whisperers, including Jim Cosca.
Fun for the Kids
Kids won’t want to miss the Kids Mad Dash! The first 100 children to sign up and participate will receive a free kite, followed by the exciting sight of 100 kites launching into the sky at once.
Gift of Wings will have a wide selection of kites for sale, along with food and refreshments on site.
Event Details
The IKEA Family Kite Festival — Celebrating America and presented by IKEA — is completely FREE to attend, with plenty of free parking available.
The event is hosted by Gift of Wings in partnership with the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois.
For more information, visit:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.giftofwings.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.giftofwings.com</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GiftofWings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/GiftofWings</a></li>
</ul>
Media inquiries, including interviews and additional details: Scott Fisher Gift of Wings 414-305-3145
IKEA locations serving the area: Oak Creek, WI • Bolingbrook, IL • Schaumburg, IL &amp; coming soon Gurnee, IL

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