Community Corner
🌱 What the BID–DRC split could mean for downtown Racine businesses
You won't want to miss Racine Dairy Statesmen Fall Show on the Racine Patch calendar
What's up Racine! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the BID–DRC split could mean for downtown Racine businesses
- Racine youth football demands answers after shocking sideline trip
Also on today's calendar: Racine Dairy Statesmen Fall Show and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Business owners express hopes for downtown Racine as supporting organizations split starting Oct. 1 (tmj4.com) — Downtown Racine's Business Improvement District and Downtown Racine Corporation will officially separate operations on Oct. 1, forcing the BID to build its own legal and financial structure. Local business owners say they want the split to still deliver strong support for recruitment, safety, cleanliness, and advocacy so downtown Racine can keep thriving. 
• 'It was disgusting': Racine youth football player tripped by adult from opposing team (cbs58.com) — Racine's youth football community is demanding accountability after video shows a Milwaukee spectator stepping onto the field and tripping a Racine Eagles 10-U player during a game in Mount Pleasant. The child was not seriously hurt, but Racine coaches and families are seeking answers from league officials and law enforcement before the teams meet again in two weeks.
📸 Around Racine
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Racine
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★ Featured events ★
- Racine Dairy Statesmen Fall Show →
Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 2065 Geneva St, Racine
2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Professional Learning Day (In Building)
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406 - MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St. Racine
9:00 am - Professional Learning Day (In Building)
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406 - Grades 1-5 First Day of School
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404 - First Day of School →
Johnson El Racine, WI 53405 - Kindergarten & 4K Orientation Day
Knapp El Racine, WI 53405 - Park First Day of School
Park Hi 1901 12th St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
7:00 am - Kindergarten Orientation
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
9:00 am - ERV-toberfest- Food & beer Festival →
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
📣 Racine Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Utility Commission →
Mount Pleasant, WI Calendar, 8811 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant
8:30 am - Title I Back-to-School Informational Family Meeting
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402
4:30 pm - Knapp Open House
Knapp El Racine, WI 53405
5:00 pm - JA Open House
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Random Act Of Kindness
Yesterday I was sitting on the bench outside of the ER after just being discharged. A green Hyundai SUV pulled up and stopped. A very cute little… (Nextdoor Ranch Heaven) - Does anyone know what to do with a tiny newborn baby squirrel?
I heard it crying and honestly thought it was a bird but I looked and sure enough it was crying on the ground. I have no clue where it came from or… (Nextdoor South St to Melvin)
- Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for PM Housekeeper in Racine. Apply here.
- S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing III, Chemical Processing CPO B51 PG3 2nd Shift in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Pleasant
- Microsoft challenges $600M data center power plan (finance-commerce.com)
- Patricia Mary Miller, 58, of Kenosha (racinecountyeye.com)
- Caledonia fatal head-on crash; 1 dead, others injured including toddler (fox6now.com)
Sturtevant
- Class-Action Nuisance Suits Open New Front Against Operating Data Centers (propmodo.com)
- This Wisconsin Bakery Turns Scandinavian Traditions Into Irresistible Treats (takingthekids.com)
Ok Racine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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