Hartnell Chevrolet and Community Library, Salem branch, are the collection points for The Sharing Center’s ” Help a Bunny, Fill Some Tummies!” food drive . Donations can be dropped off at either of the two locations during their usual business hours. Here’s what the The Sharing Center Facebook page said the center was in need [...]
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Siebert’s to host ECLA fundraiser
On Saturday April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., 10 percent of all proceeds at Siebert’s Pub in Salem will go directly to ELCA Urban Outreach Center in Kenosha, a local nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of children, youth, and adults through programs that encourage them to become self-sufficient, caring, and participating members of the community. Buy food, buy drinks, and [...]
Vendor/craft fair to benefit Relay for Life
Vendors and Crafters are needed for a Vendor/Craft Fair to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Salem Town Hall. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. A vendor registration form is available here. Please contact Kathy Christenson at 843-2162 for [...]
Paddock Lake Area Lions hosting annual flower sale
The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club is again selling flowers. A dozen roses all one color, or a dozen roses in a rainbow of colors, or a bouquet of mixed flowers can be purchased for just $17 each. The flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, April 27, to anywhere in Kenosha County and parts of Racine County Orders will be [...]
Third grade 4-Her collecting books for Frank School families
Kenna Beth, a third grader in the Brighton Bombers 4H Club, has set a goal to collect as many gently used books as she can to donate to the Frank Neighborhood Project. Kenna’s family does fun things with kids who go to Frank School in Kenosha and she feels many of them might like some [...]
Free income tax filing help available
United Way of Kenosha County in partnership with Carthage College, UW-Parkside and the Kenosha County Job Center are excited to announce the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for 2011. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) individuals and families who cannot prepare their [...]
The Hope Council receives $400 grant
The Hope Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, Inc. received a $400 grant from the Wisconsin Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, the International Honorary Organization of Women Educators. Alpha Delta Kappa reaches out to others in several significant ways: at the local level to develop partnerships with medical institutions and fund-raising organizations and facilitate the involvement of other agencies and [...]
Kenosha Jail Chaplaincy honors volunteers
Over 50 volunteers to the Jail Chaplaincy of Kenosha were recognized for their giving and service to the inmates at the Kenosha County Correctional Facility at the group’s Second Annual Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday night, February 10th.
Eagle Scout project fixes drainage problem at Riverview School
Craig Manarik of Silver Lake recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor recognized by the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of John and Margaret Manarik who helped organize his Court of Honor Ceremony, which was attended by state Rep. Samantha Kerkman, state Sen. Bob Wirch, and Ross Swartz, owner [...]
Blue shovel campaign to benefit The Sharing Center snow fund
The Help Shovel Out The Sharing Center fundraising campaign is under way. This campaign, initiated by local citizens who just want to help out, consists of asking for donations of $5 in exchange for a token small blue toy shovel. The money raised will go directly into the Snow Plowing Fund at The Sharing Center [...]
Smoker this Saturday to benefit injured Central students
A smoker to benefit two Central High School student athletes injured in a car crash last month will be held this Saturday, Jan. 22. The proceeds from the benefit will help the families Mike Michelau and Rayshawn Solomon meet medical and other expenses incurred as a result of the crash. The smoker will take place Jan. 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight, [...]
Randall School PTC to host daddy/daughter dance Feb. 12
The Randall School PTC will hosting a daddy/daughter dance on Feb/ 12 for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students. The $10 tickets will include the dance with a DJ, snacks and 4 by 6 photo. Proceeds will be going towards the school “Playground Beautification” effort to replace the elementary playground equipment. The playground project has been an ongoing [...]
Bristol 12-year-old raising $10,000 for Children’s Hospital
When 12-year-old Brett Niederer’s hair is short enough, you might notice the line on the top of his head. You might think it’s a scar. But Brett looks at it differently. “It’s not a scar, it’s a storyline,” Brett said. The story of how Brett and his family have dealt with his craniosynostosis is indeed an [...]
Free lunch to benefit area Special Olympics
Mark your calendar for Jan. 17 and take your family, friends and coworkers out to lunch at Texas Roadhouse, Fill your stomach without emptying your wallet. Lunch is free, with 100 percent of tips benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Southeastern Area. Texas Roadhouse, 7121 118th Ave. Kenosha, will open its doors from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. [...]
Smoker to benefit two injured Central students
A smoker to benefit two Central High School student athletes injured in a car crash last month will be held Jan. 22. The proceeds from the benefit will help the families Mike Michelau and Rayshawn Solomon meet medical and other expenses incurred as a result of the crash. The smoker will take place Jan. 22, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at [...]
Hartnell Chevrolet raises $2,500 for The Sharing Center
Hartnell Chevrolet was able to donate $2,500 and literally a pick up truck bed full of food and other needed supplies to The Sharing Center after a month long effort at the Salem car dealer. Craig Schilz, new car sales manager, said the money was raised by the dealership donating $50 per each vehicle sold [...]
Westosha Kiwanis launches new fundraiser today
The Westosha Kiwanis Club has launched a new fundraiser that will give participants a chance to win cash and the club an opportunity to raise funds for its community service projects. The fundraiser is called a Jack of Spades Card Draw. Tickets will be $1 each and good for one week only. Drawings will take [...]
Destiny Girls Basketball to host fundraiser for cancer survivor
On Sunday, Jan. 23, Destiny Girls Basketball will be hosting a 9-pin Bowling Fundraiser at 1 p.m. to benefit Sue Morton, breast cancer survivor. On that day, people from Destiny and surrounding communities will come together to enjoy a day of fun and togetherness to raise funds to help the Morton family pay for the bills incurred during [...]
Westosha SHARE and Scully’s partnering in food drive
Westosha SHARE Food ,19200 93rd Street,Bristol,Wi. and Scully’s Silver Lake Grill,107 S.Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake are hosting an Adopt-a-Senior Drive for The Sharing Center, Paddock Lake. Westosha SHARE will be accepting monetary and non-perishable items and Scully’s Silver Lake Grill has a Giving Tree with wish lists and a suggested food list to be fulfilled. [...]
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 have hung Anonymous Angel Christmas ornaments on their Christmas tree at 11307 Fox River Road. The public is invited to come by and pick the information [...]
Imagine Kenosha collecting Toys for Tots
Imagine Kenosha, a non-for-profit organization located in Bristol whose mission is to help meet unmet needs of youth in Kenosha County, is partnering with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots organization this holiday season to help bring joy to children of families in need this Christmas. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be donated at [...]
United Way seeks volunteer tax preparers
With tax season approaching, United Way of Kenosha County is working in partnership with other community organizations to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, to provide income tax preparation services for low-moderate income individuals and families. Volunteers are being recruited to work at VITA sites throughout the county and will be provided with [...]
Westosha SHARE raises money for The Sharing Center
Westosha SHARE Food hosted a fund raiser to help The Sharing Center feed area seniors for the holidays. The craft fair and bake sale ran from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Westosha Senior Center, 19200 93rd St., Bristol.
The Sharing Center distributes Thanksgiving meals
The Sharing Center held its annual distribution of Thanksgiving meals to families that need a hand today at Holy Cross Church, Wilmot. From 6 to 10 a.m. those donating meals brought in their donations. Then from11 a.m. until 2 p.m. families picked up their holiday meals. The center runs a similar program for Christmas. Donors can sign-up for that program through Dec. 3.
Kenosha County Tavern League raises money for The Sharing Center
The Kenosha County Tavern League sponsored a scavenger hunt for the Sharing Center of Paddock Lake From May 1 to Sept. 11. Local Kenosha County taverns raised over $3,000 for the food pantry, which services close to 350 families monthly. In addition, the Sharing Center will also receive matching funds of $500 from the Tavern [...]
Bristol Hair Shoppe conducting food drive for The Sharing Center
The staff at Bristol Hair Shoppe is conducting a food drive to benefit The Sharing Center of Kenosha County. The shop held a Fashion Expo night on Oct 7 in conjunction with Maurices Clothing store in Kenosha, and some of the proceeds of that night and the food drive now will be donated to the [...]
Paris School staff join Maxon family in raising money for juvenile diabetes research
Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation were given by Paris School staff on behalf of Anthony, a student at Paris School. On Saturday, Sept. 18, several staff members participated in the JDRF Kohl’s Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Milwaukee County Zoo. According to jdrf.org, JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure [...]
First Christian Church offering SHARE holiday meals
First Christian Church of Kenosha is partnering with SHARE, a non-profit, volunteer-run food buying club that helps families save 30 to50 percent on supermarket quality food. Through SHARE, First Christian Church is providing a way for families to enjoy complete holiday meals by participating in the SHARE The Season campaign. Community members can purchase Christmas [...]
Holiday bake sale returns to Silver Lake
The Silver Lake Fire & Rescue Squad Auxiliary will again present a bake sale on Friday, Nov. 19. The sale will take place at the American Legion Hall on Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake., beginning at 4:30 p.m. If you wish to donate baked goods for the sale, you can leave them at the legion by 4 p.m. Additionally, beginning [...]
Kenosha Achievement Center honors local legislators
The Kenosha Achievement Center recently honored state Sen. Bob Wirch and state Reps. Peter Barca, Samantha Kerkman and John Steinbrink at their annual dinner. KAC director Paula Williams recognized each legislator for supporting KAC and its work with people with disabilities. The Kenosha Achievement Center is a nonprofit organization committed to the growth and success [...]
