Community Happenings

Community Education - 

Check out Community Education's course offerings online. March flyer.Register for Community Ed's Demon Baseball Camp for grades 1-6 taking place at BHS March 30 from 9:30-12 noon. Cost is $25. Click for flyer/registration form.

Lucky Star School Fundraising

All BASD schools have distributed coupons to be used at Lucky Star restaurant during the month of March. The school’s coupon (link to coupons) must be used on the right day of the week. The school will receive 15% of the patron’s total bill.
Monday – Winkler and Waller Elementary Schools
Tuesday – Karcher Middle School and Dyer Intermediate School
Wednesday – Cooper and Lyons Elementary Schools
Thursday – Burlington High School

Youth Aquatics Guide

Aurora Wellness Center has published its guide for the classes available to children age 6 months to 18 years. Whether it’s swim lessons for parent & tot or youth; American Red Cross aquatic certification courses or Jr. Athlete training, Aurora Wellness Center offers something for every child. See the guide for details. Registration begins March 18 / 20.

Parent Connections Programs

Families with elementary school-aged children may be interested in a variety of programming offered by EASD Parent Connections. This flyer shows what programs are coming up - including story times, a dance party and playgroups in March, as well as a train track event on April 17.

Early Learning Series
UW-Extension Racine County will present the program Emotion Coaching: Helping Children Manage Strong Feelings on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 pm. The cost is $10  for early care and education providers wishing to receive 2.0 hours of Registry Credit and FREE for parents, grandparents, and foster parents. Register in advance for this 2-hour program that will take place at Ives Grove Racine County Building 14200 Washington Ave., Sturtevant. Check out this flyer for details and registration form.

Babysitting Basics

Babysitting Basics 2019 is a hands-on workshop for ages 9 & older. Cost is $10. See the flyer for all the details. The Burlington dates are March 27 and June 19 from 8 am - 12 noon.

Youth Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Conference

To help students in grades 7-12, Fight to End Exploitation will present a conference to share the most powerful ways to avoid the dangers of predators and sex traffickers. The conference takes place at Memorial Hall (727th St. in Racine, WI) on Saturday, March 30 from 9 am - 5:30 pm. See this flyer for more information and register at this link. 

Youth As Resources

Youth As Resources (YAR) empowers youth in Racine County through grant making and community service. Groups of youth (up to age 21) may apply for funding up to $1,000 for youth-led, youth-designed community service and service learning projects that address a specific community need or problem. The upcoming deadline is April 1, 2019. Full details are available at www.unitedwayracine.org/yar.

Driver Education - 

April 1 – 25, 2019. Link to more information. Online class available or classes at BHS. Become a defensive, safe driver through this fun interactive class.  Call 262-210-1960 for availability.

Easter Egg Hunt

Student Leaders in the Driven Leadership Program at BHS present the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 6 at 10 am at BHS's Gym. Children ages 0-11 are invited to hunt for over 14,000 EGGS (in 4 age brackets)! Meet and greet with Easter Bunny, Coloring Station (Free Coloring Books!), Free Face Painting, Bunny Tattoos, and Prizes (both big and small). This event is made possible by generous donations from community businesses. The Egg Hunt is FREE, though attendees are welcome to bring a canned good or toiletry item to support Love Inc.

Stairway to Heroin Presentation at BHS

Burlington High School will host the Stairway to Heroin program on April 9 at 6 pm. Please attend to learn how to be part of the solution to this ever-growing concern. The event is FREE, but please register.  This flyer has more details. Featured speakers include:

• The Lyberts- A Family's Journey to Recovery
• Detective Chris Kohl, Waukesha County Sheriff Department
• Melanie Crandall, Parent testimony
• Dr. Timothy Westlake, MD, Director of Emergency Services, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
• Chris Gleason, MA, CAADC, MAATP, Executive Director of Rosecrance, Central Illinois

Help Children Cope with Trauma Presentation

Dr. Mervin Langley will present Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Aurora Wellness Center in Burlington. Click on this link for more information and to register.

Special Needs Resource Fair

The annual Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair will take place at Waterford Union High School on April 12 from 4 – 6:30 pm.  The resource fair connects families who care for a person with special needs to 40+ agencies that provide services.

Pets for Vets 5K

There will be a Pets for Vets 5K run at BHS on Saturday, April 27 starting at 9 am. 

Lifeguard Training

Aurora Wellness Center will offer Lifeguard Training on May 16-19 for anyone age 15+. This training can help students prepare for summer jobs. See the flyer for lifeguard training details.

Day Camp - YMCA Camp MacLean

Registration is open for summer Day Camp at YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington. Day Camp sessions take place during the week from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (with additional time for drop-off/pick-up). This flyer has the details. Families can also visit the Camp MacLean website for information.

Karcher Theater

Join Karcher Theater for its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's G2K Cinderella on April 12 (7 pm), April 13 (7 pm) and April 14 (2 pm) at Karcher Middle School (225 Robert St., Burlington).  This is a show for all ages! Tickets are $5 each at the door.

Walk with a Doc - 

Take a step toward better health by attending a FREE walking program at Burlington High School (400 McCanna Parkway) the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:30-9:30 am. Join Dr. Melanie Smith and Aurora Medical Center doctors for the FREE, fun walking program. Hosted by Aurora Medical Center. A link to the latest flyer.

• April 20 -  Better nutrition, better eyes. Dr. Mark Brower
• May 18 - Exercise and pregnancy. Dr. Scott Beates-
• June 15 - Maximizing quality of life through proper spine health. Dr. James Webley
• July 20 - Benefits of exercise for dementia. Dr. Jolanta Twardy
• August 17 - Concussions. Dr. Martin Baur 
• September 21 - Low impact exercises. Dr. Cristina Muresanu DO
• October - 19 Colorectal Screening. Dr. Ben Patika DO
• November 16 - How parents can hit the pause button on screen time. Vickie Bleser NP and Dr. Julie Klein
• December 21 - Am I having an MI (heart attack)? Dr. Stephen Welka

Schools of Hope

In one hour per week, United Way Schools of Hope volunteers help first, second and third-grade students become more confident, capable readers. Programs take place at participating elementary schools in Racine and Burlington (including Waller Elementary here in Burlington). No previous experience is needed—all of the training and resources you need to be successful will be provided! To apply to be a Schools of Hope tutor for the 2019-20 school year, visit www.unitedwayracine.org/soh.

Chocolate City Film Festival

The 5th Annual Chocolate City International Short Film Festival will take place at the Plaza Theater on Sunday, June 2 from 3-5 pm. Submissions are due May 24. This FREE event will feature short films created by directors of all ages. There is a suggested donation of canned goods or money for Love Inc. The last festival received over 2000 submissions from more than 80 different countries. 

Camp Anokijig

Camp Anokijig is a not-for-profit residential camp serving all children from the ages of 7-17.  The camp setting provides a unique opportunity for children to learn a variety of skills that go far beyond learning to paddle a canoe or ride a horse - they also provide positive social interactions that allow children to learn respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. More details on summer programs - and year round programs - are on Camp Anokijig's website.

Camp Invention

Grade K-6 students can register for Camp Invention taking place in Waterford from June 17-21, 2019. The all-day high-energy, hands-on STEM camp introduces kids to the invention process in through fun activities. This flyer has more information about the Waterford camp. The website (link) has more information and alternative locations. Register online (receive a discount by registering by March 22). 

Cyber Girlz Camp

UW-Whitewater ITSCM Department will offer a summer camp called “Cyber Girlz” for middle school girls interested in IT and computer technology on July 23-24, 2019. See flyer for information. Link for more information.