Community Happenings

Community Education - 

Check out what classes (virtual and in-person) are available. 

Special Needs Planning Workshops

Two webinars on financial planning and trusts for individuals with special needs will be presented by two moms of young ladies with special needs who know the questions that arise.  Please register to attend the sessions on March 10 or March 15. This flyer has more information.

Ski Club

Friday night Ski Club begins January 8 through February 12. Lift tickets are valid from 3-10 pm. ID Cards - for a one-time fee of $22, participants get the Club price of $22 for lift/rental on Sundays thru Fridays after 3 pm on non-holidays. This card also includes one free lesson.

Lift Tickets- $22 per student per night; Ski/Snowboard Rental - $22 per student per night; Helmets - $10 per student per night. Because of COVID, this year we will not require upfront payment for the six club nights. Instead, it's pay as you go. This letter has more details. Forms and payments can be mailed to Steven Rauch (email), 333 South Oakland Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105. Another email contact. 

Robot Building Party

Girl Scouts will offer Virtual Robot Building Parties in January. Build a robot from recycled materials, learn about programming, and have some family fun. RSVP to learn more. Click on the date to see the flyer (English and Spanish): January 25, 2021

Parenting Workshops

Extension Racine County will offer two parenting workshops: Positive Solutions for Families and Emotion Coaching.  Learn more about the programs on this flyer. Register Online.  Also, see this flyer (in English and Spanish) to see great Spring Workshops on Screen Time, Parenting Styles, Understanding Temperament, and more.

• Positive Solutions for Families help parents of young children learn strategies to promote positive behavior. Parents attend six workshops that focus on different topics each week - Tuesdays, Jan 12-Feb 16, 2021, 6:30-7:30 pm
• Emotion Coaching focuses on practical strategies to support children with their strong feelings! The workshop is offered on Thursday, Feb 25, 2021, 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Babysitting Basics

Beginning Babysitters age 9 and older can learn some do's and don'ts when it comes to childcare. Aurora Health Care offers FREE one-hour Zoom workshops on Thursday, March 18, 2021  10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Registration closes March 4, 2021),  Thursday, April 1, 2021  10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Registration closes March 18, 2021), and Wednesday, June 16, 2021  10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Registration closes June 2, 2021). Register online. 

Boy Scouts Information

Three Harbors Council has shared this flyer to inspire students to join the Cub Scouting program!  And here is a fun video that tells people more about scouting. Students may join Boy Scouts at any time during the school year. 

Martial Arts

Martial Arts Wellness Center in Burlington offers programs for students of all ages. Students gain important life skills such as self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-discipline. View this flyer or visit the Martial Arts Wellness Center website for information on classes and programs.

At-Home College Prep and Study Courses

Doorway to College is offering at-home learning opportunities: Online ACT Strategies Classes, Online Study Smart (Study Skills Classes), and Online SAT Strategy Classes. Learn more at the Doorway to College website.

Athletic Calendar

Support Burlington students by attending sporting events. Here is a link to the Athletic Calendar. 

Community Opportunities

Building a Better Burlington has a 4000+ square foot of garden (behind of United Methodist Church, 857 W State St, Burlington, WI 53105) to provide fresh organic produce to the Love Inc food pantry. They are seeking volunteers to weed (If it is green and inside the "fenced in" area it is a weed. Do not pull anything from the wooden raised bed boxes outside the fence. Those are rented boxes and some do have perennials.). Stop by anytime, just maintain social distance from other gardeners. Dispose of the weeds on the east end of the greater garden area. Under the trees, there are piles of old weeds along the edge of the grass. Please place what you pull there. Questions? Call Sue at 262-951-6650.

Foster care placements are needed for children who cannot remain safely in their own homes. Racine County Foster homes enable children to remain safe in their community and provide a loving and safe environment. Information Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7 pm at 1717 Taylor Ave. Racine, WI Classroom D and every Third Saturday of the month from 10-11:30 am at 201 S Kendrick Ave, Burlington, WI 53105. This event requires an RSVP: Please call (262-638-6595) or email Jessica Scheeler.

United Way of Racine County is seeking Schools of Hope volunteer tutors. Tutors spend one hour per week helping children through age 3 learn to read. The Schools of Hope webpage has more information.

Child Care Certification - Racine County Human Services offers a Child Care Certification. The orientation takes place monthly.  See flyer (English flyer / En Espanol) Call 262-638-6504 to register.

Check out events at the Burlington Public Library.

The Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that visits neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods – all at 25% discount.  The market accepts debit cards, credit cards, and Quest EBT. No cash is onboard or accepted. The market is an active store, not a food pantry or donation center. This schedule shares when the Racine Mobile Market is available to Racine County residents.