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Take the Polar Plunge Saturday to support Special Olympics
People tough enough to brave the icy Wisconsin waters in February -- and those who aren't but still want to support a good cause -- will be participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge this Saturday, Feb. 27 at Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie.
The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin in the state. Participants collect pledges and Plunge into the frigid waters of Wisconsin. All proceeds collected… Continue reading
Central DECA and FBLA to host rummage sale to raise money for charities
Central High School's DECA and FBLA student organizations will be holding a "Winter Wonderland Rummage Sale" to raise money for March of Dimes and MDA.
The rummage sale will be on Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations will be accepted Feb. 8 through 12 and can be dropped off at Central High School's All Purpose Room.
Contact Jessica Petersen… Continue reading Salem School fifth graders donate $2,550 to Red Cross for Haiti earthquake relief
Wonder how far the $2,550 in pennies, nickels, quarters, dime and bills Alyson Davis' fifth grade class collected will go toward helping people in earhquake sricken Haiti?
If the money were all to be used for food, at 30 cents a meal, it could feed 8,500 people there, the class was told by Red Cross representative Kurt Worden.
Davis students came up with the idea of raising money for Haiti earthquake victims. Davis… Continue reading
February is coin raiser month for The Sharing Center
During the entire month of February, the Sharing Center of Paddock Lake is sponsoring a “coin raiser” at many schools, businesses and organizations in Western Kenosha County. Please consider donating some “pocket change” when you see coin banks with the Sharing Center logo at participating locations.
The Sharing Center is a not-for-profit charity that is home to a food, household and clothing pantry; further… Continue reading Salem students battling with coins to benefit earthquake victims
Students in Alyson Davis' fifth grade class at Salem School have found a fun way to help earthquake victims in Haiti and get their whole school -- and perhaps the community beyond -- involved.
All this week, Davis's class is leading a penny challenge to benefit those in need in Haiti.
"My students and I were discussing the earthquake and tragedy in Haiti," Davis explained. " The students were interested in finding a way they could help… Continue reading
Daybreak seeking volunteers
Daybreak -- a group activity program for people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia-- is seeking volunteers who enjoy spending time with older adults.
Enthusiastic, creative volunteers are used to enrich Daybreak's daily programming. Volunteer hours are flexible.
Daybreak Bristol is located in the Westosha Community Center 19200 93rd St. (Highway C), Bristol.
Contact the Daybreak Bristol program at 857-4481 if you're interested in volunteering… Third graders make blankets for Women and Children’s Horizons
Salem School students in Anne Woodward’s third grade class recently tied blankets for the class’ annual donation to Women and Children’s Horizons.
Adult volunteers cut the ties, and teams of students completed 10 blankets for the community service project. Each blanket was delivered in a decorated bag with a handmade card.
Here are some more photos submitted by Woodward… Continue readingCouple recognized for work to get tennis grant
Central High School's tennis coaches Pat and Paul Brings were recently recognized by the School Board for their contributions to the school's fledgling tennis program.
The couple, who started the school's tennis programs and also started a community tennis organization, worked with the United States Tennis Association to apply for a grant to help build facilities, said Kris Allison, athletic director. The school received $35,000 towards its new court, which are under construction.
The… Continue reading
The Sharing Center Christmas distribution coverage
Donors large and small made this a better Christmas for almost 300 Western Kenosha County families today as The Sharing Center first took in and distributed Christmas packages today at Holy Cross Catholic Church-Wilmot.
Here's some video of the operation while food and gifts were being taken in and organized for later distribution:
How generous can some people get? Here is some video of the food and gifts for a single family donated by Linda's Wilmot… Continue reading
Mattel Toy Store in Wilmot contributes to Shop With A Cop
The Mattel Toy Store in Wilmot was one of the sponsors of this year's Shop With A Cop program hosted by the Antioch Police Department.
Mattel donated toys that were given to the selected children before they headed out to Wal-Mart to spend money on others for holiday gifts.
"We were happy to participate in this great cause that helps so many kids during such an important time of the year. Any time a local… Continue reading
Oakvue Farm to host living nativity this Fri., Sat.
A local holiday tradition will continue again this year as Oakvue Farm in Bristol hosts its annual living nativity this Friday and Saturday evening.
There are two shows each night. They start at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
The nativity started out as a project of the Gillmore family and a few friends and neighbors, said Ed Gillmore. But as the years have gone on, people have experienced the nativity and have wanted… Continue reading
Salem Booster Club win radio fundraising contest
The Salem Booster Club will have a pair of Chicago sports radio hosts helping them raise funds.
Last month, the club entered a contest sponsored by The 670 Score Radio WSCR-AM, explained John Philippi, club president. The club just received notice that it was a winner.
All the Score radio hosts read letters submitted by schools and picked… Continue reading
Last month, the club entered a contest sponsored by The 670 Score Radio WSCR-AM, explained John Philippi, club president. The club just received notice that it was a winner.
All the Score radio hosts read letters submitted by schools and picked… Continue reading Program providing food gift cards to seniors
The popular campaign that has delivered hundreds of gifts to local needy seniors is being planned again this holiday season. Area retailers, along with agencies that serve older adults, have partnered with a local senior-care service to make sure that isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program.
The area office of Home Instead Senior Care, the world’s largest provider of non-medical home… Continue reading
Daybreak helps those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers
Daybreak is a group activity program that provides respite for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia.
Daybreak provides the caregiver, many of whom provide care 24 hours a day, a much needed break or “time away” while offering peace of mind knowing their loved one is being well cared for.
Daybreak offers a… Continue reading Wilmot Auto Service participating in Anonymous Angels program
This holiday season, Wilmot Auto Service in downtown Wilmot (Highways C and W) has teamed up with The Sharing Center in Paddock Lake.
Business owners Cindy and Dwayne Garwood will be hanging Anonymous Angel Christmas ornaments on their Christmas tree at 11307 Fox River Road. The public is invited to come by after Thanksgiving and pick the information of a family or a child in need off the Christmas tree. You… Continue reading
Dairyland greyhounds will be adopted
The urgent need to adopt greyhounds racing at Dairyland Greyhound Park has received some attention around the web these days.
If you haven't heard, the track, located just over the I and the state's last one operating, will cease racing as of Jan. 1.
Here's the track's statement on the matter, which does differ somewhat from the info that is being circulated… Continue reading The Sharing Center distributes Thanksgiving dinners to area families
A large group of volunteers gathered at Holy Cross Catholic Church-Wilmot for The Sharing Center's annual Thanksgiving dinner meal distribution.
From 6 a.m. until just before 10, people who had adopted a family for the holiday brought in the makings of a holiday feast. The supplies were taken into the church's gymnasium and arranged efficiently by number.
Then at around 10 a.m., the food started going back out again, as families that had been adopted came in to receive their holdiay meal.
Some 235… Continue reading
Donations sought for injured assistant Twin Lakes fire chief
A fund and a benefit event have been set up to help Twin Lakes Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Al Stolp, who was seriously injured in an accident last month.
Stolp, a 25-year veteran of the department, was injured Oct. 10 in a fall while cutting down a tree, according to a flyer about the benefits being distributed in the community… Continue reading 75th Street Inn to host Salem Booster Club fundraiser
You can combine an appreciation for good food and the Salem Booster Club at a fundraiser Saturday at 75th Street Inn, Salem.
The inn will be donating the profits from sales of all Brew City Appetizers this Saturday to the Salem Booster Club.
The booster club stepped in to fund and organize sports and other The Sharing Center has new drop-off, pick-up locations for Adopt-A-Family this year
The Sharing Center has announced changes in its dropoff and pickup locations this year for its Adopt-a-Family program. Please note the following:
Thanksgiving
- Dropoff and Pickup Location: Holy Cross Catholic Parish-Wilmot, (at the intersection of Highways C and B).
- Dropoff 6 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.
- Pickup: 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Christmas
- Dropoff and Pickup Location: Holy Cross
Soup tasting event to benefit west of the I seniors
Meals on Wheels and the Westosha Community Center along with their sponsor PATS Services Inc. will present Bowls 'n' Bakers Nov. 11 at Bristol Oaks Country Club.
The event, centered on a soup tasting contest featuring your favorite soups from area restaurants, raises funds for Western Kenosha County senior services.
Tickets are $15. You get to vote for your favorite soup and receive a commemorative soup mug.
Participants will include:
- Binanti’s Taste of Italy Corn Chowder
- Brat Stop
Westosha Kiwanis installs new officers
The Westosha Kiwanis Club has installed officers for the new Kiwanis year.
The are:
- Rick Zawacki, president.
- Steve "Syd" Bluemel, vice president.
- Vicki Robbert, secretary/treasurer.
- Jason Kron, immediate past president.
Resource fair for children with disabilities is Saturday
A resource fair for children with disabilities and those who are for them will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. (highways 50 and 45) Bristol.
Those attending can discover many resources available to families and educators whose children receive special education services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties. The resources focus on education… Continue reading Salem Fire Association to host haunted hayride
If taking a haunted hayride and helping local firefighters at the same time sounds like a good way to spend a fall weekend evening, then you'll want to visit the Salem Fire Association's haunted hayride fundraiser.
The hayride is located at the Bryzek Family Farm, Highway 50 and 236th Avenue, Paddock Lake. It will take place Fridays, Oct. 16, 23, 30… Continue reading First Christian Church collecting for The Sharing Center
First Christian Church will be collecting donations of food and money for The Sharing Center on Oct. 18.
The church has committed to helping and partnering with The Sharing Center. October is a slow time for donations and the shelves at the center are low.
Every month, the center provides 7,000 pounds of food to area families. Of the 7,000 pounds, 2,000 pounds are provided by government funding, the… Continue reading
Twin Lakes chamber to host “Roarin’ 20s” costume gala
If you're looking for a swanky event at the local gin mill then you should check out this year's Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Costume Charity Gala
This year's gala will take you back to the "Roaring 20's." The gala is Saturday, Nov. 7, at Rumpole's Banquet Hall.
The Costume Charity Gala raises funds… Continue reading Salem playground community build gets under way
The community volunteer building of two playgrounds in Salem's new community park got started Friday morning despite persistent rain.
As town administrator Patrick Casey remarked as he wrenched bolts in the rain, with a community build people have made time in their schedule so you've got to go ahead.
The building will continue Saturday. Then wood chips will be put under the play equipment once the ground hardens, Casey said.
Here are some… Continue reading
Paddock Lake craft fair, bake sale to benefit shelter
A village sponsored craft fair and bake sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. ot 3 p.m. at Paddock Lake Village Hall.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Women and Children’s Horizons.
In addition to the items for sale, donations of much needed items such as, non perishable food items, medium size diapers, new pillows and new or gently used clothing will be accepted for Women's and Children's Horizons. For a… Continue reading
The Sharing Center sets registrations days for holiday programs
Families who are in need of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner baskets may sign up at The Sharing Center in Paddock Lake on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, between the hours of 9:3o a.m. and 3 p.m.
“Anonymous angels” will provide all the necessary and, not so necessary, food items for complete Thanksgiving and Christmas meals; in addition, at Christmas time, gifts will be given to all members of the… Continue reading
Subway to benefit The Sharing Center
The Subway Restaurant 24406 75th St., Paddock Lake, will be collecting items for the Sharing Center and giving customers a free cookie or six-inch sub in return for their generosity.
Customers who bring in a canned good will receive a cookie. Those who bring in laundry soap or shampoo will receive a six-inch sub.
This offer is good once… Continue reading 
