Racine & Me: Pickin' in the Park and more in our Community Calendar
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- Cari Greving from Visit Racine County joined us with the details of Pickin in the Park and so much more for our Community Calendar this week.
Pickin in the Park takes place on June 21st from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Campus Park located at 8500 Campus Dr in Mount Pleasant.
Greving also spoke about:
Fun and Food on First
June 2, 2025 - August 25, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm at Ten Club Park!
Join us every Monday June through August from 5pm to 8pm for our Fun & Food on First event! Live music, food trucks, kids activities and more! Find us at Ten Club Park, located in the heart of the Village at 101 S 1st St!
50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
It’s time for the 50th Annual Juneteenth Festival! The City of Racine Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Dr. John Bryant Community Center will host a week of events for their big anniversary year. The
event is free and open to the public. Informational booths, activities, performances, basketball games, children’s activities, food, and more will make for an enjoyable 50th celebration for the entire family.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. Please join us!
Friday June 6: Sneaker Ball at Festival Hall, 5-11pm
Sunday June 8: Flag Raising Ceremony at DJBCC, 2-3pm
Monday June 9: A Day in STEM at DJBCC, 4-7pm
Tuesday June 10: All Racine Day at DJBCC, 4-7pm
Saturday June 14: Juneteenth Outdoor Celebration, 12-8pm
For more information, please contact the Dr. John Bryant Community Center at (262) 636-9235 or Jaimie Kirkwood at (262) 636-9459 and email at [email protected]. Information about PRCS events may be found at cityofracine.org/ParksRec; by visiting the PRCS main office at 800 Center St, Rm.127; or by calling (262) 636-9131. PRCS may also be found on Facebook: facebook.com/RPRCS.
Loop Day in Downtown Burlington
School is out and Loop Day is back on June 7th! Celebrate the start of summer on the quirky little one-way street that leads to Historic Downtown Burlington!The Loop (the 100 block of E Chestnut St) will be closed to traffic for what’s guaranteed to be a fun-filled day of live music, family games and activities, outdoor retail shopping, and all-day food, beverages and craft beer. MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:11am-1pm Duke Otherwise2-5pm The Box Band6:00-9:30pm Reilly Rocks KIDS ACTIVITIES (Sponsored by Loop Businesses):The Bike Room activity Free outdoor rock climbing wall (Climb Burlington)Sidewalk chalk decorating contest (Hansen’s Ice Cream)Balloon artist (Thrivent/Scott Herrmann)Stickers and temp tattoos (Keno Kicks)OTHER ACTIVITIES: Outdoor food, beverages, and craft beer Outdoor sound bath to kick off the day Outdoor retail shopping, Vendors Bags and other games Mark your calendar for Loop Day!
Racine County Blood Drive
Blood transfusions are a lifeline for countless individuals. From accident victims to cancer patients, those who need blood transfusions often face life-threatening situations. Every donation has the potential to save multiple lives. Whether you’re battling a chronic illness, recovering from surgery, or simply helping a neighbor in need, blood transfusions can be the difference between life and death.
Donate blood during the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin Blood Drive at the Racine County Visitor Center on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Appointments are highly encouraged. Secure your spot at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11612432
Bring a valid photo ID showing your date of birth and picture.
About Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Milwaukee that specializes in blood services, esoteric diagnostic testing, organ, tissue and stem cell donation, medical services and leading-edge research. We advance patient care by delivering lifesaving products and services. For more information, visit versiti.org/WI.
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