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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. ShareTweet0 Shares

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 […]

Benefit set for David Engstrom

A benefit to help David Engstrom pay medical bills related to his battle with cancer will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 6 at the American Legion Hall, 307 N. Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake. Engstrom, who is Silver Lake’s municipal judge, was diagnosed with colon cancer about 18 months ago. About a month ago, he […]

The Sharing Center seeking Anonymous Angels

The Sharing Center is seeking Anonymous Angels to help with the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner baskets programs. 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 families. “Anonymous Angels” may call […]

Church of the Redeemer hosting food drive Saturday

The Church of the Redeemer, which meets at Central High School is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Sharing Center on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lakeside SuperValu, Highways 50 and 75/83, Paddock Lake. The church also will collect donations at Walgreens in Paddock Lake from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday. […]

Community Baby Shower benefits The Sharing Center clients

Volunteers braved the colder than seasonal temperatures Saturday to collect baby-related supplies in what was dubbed the Community Baby Shower. The collection was held outside Lakeside SuperValu in Paddock Lake. The collected supplies will go to The Sharing Center for distribution to those in need. Share1Tweet1 Shares

Community baby shower to benefit The Sharing Center clients

A community baby shower to benefit clients of The Sharing Center will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 2, at Lakeside SuperValu, Paddock Lake. Items to be collected are: Diapers, sizes 3,4,5. Pull-ups. Wipes. Training pants/plastic pants. Formula. Baby and toddler food. baby shampoo. Baby wash. Baby powder. Baby oil. Cotton balls. Bottles. Bibs. Blankets Share3Tweet3 Shares

Underage drinking town hall meeting coverage

A program designed to combat the problem of underage drinking in Kenosha County hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday night at Central High School. Panelists from local law enforcement, a Kenosha hospital, the medical examiner’s office and an insurance agency offered their unique perspective on the problem of curbing underage drinking. The event was sponsored by Stand Tall Against […]

Town hall meeting to focus on underage drinking

Combating underage drinking will be the focus of a town hall meeting that will take place Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Central High School, 24617 75th St. (Highway 50), Paddock Lake. Kenosha will become one of hundreds of communities nationwide that will hold a Town Hall Meeting to alert the community to new research […]

Benefit in the name of Riverside Rob Draganski set for Aug. 28

The “Riverside” Rob Draganski benefit will be held Aug. 28, at Bay Billiards & Sports Bar, 107 Towne Centre Lane, Fox Lake, Ill. Draganski, who performed in the area, was a promising blues guitarist with a passion for music from a very young age. On Friday, May 11, 2007, at 22, his life was cut short by a […]

Daily Quack: Help fight hunger at the fair

You can help fight hunger and get a good deal on admission to the Kenosha County Fair. Come to the fair on Thursday, Aug. 19 between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. and bring a minimum of two non perishable food items to receive a discount coupon for $2 off your admission at that time. The […]

Poker run to benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter

Walworth County Annual Poker Run and Car Show is hosting its first annual event this Saturday, Aug. 7. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter. Events begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be held at Hemingways Port of Call in Lake Geneva, N3270 County Highway H. Check-in for the car show begins at 8:30 […]

Wilmot Free Masons donate $1,000 to The Sharing Center

Wilmot Free Masons recently presented a check for $1,000 to The Sharing Center. The money came from a fundraiser the Masons hosted on July 17 called Raise a Roof Over Poverty. The event included a scenic motorcycle ride, music, food, raffles, etc. The Masons plan to do another larger event next year for The Sharing Center’s benefit, said Lynn Biese, the […]

Still time to donate school supplies to The Sharing Center drive

There’s still time to donate to The Sharing Center’s effort to collect school supplies for Western Kenosha County families. Here are the details about the program. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Sharing Center still looking for school supplies donations

The Sharing Center is still in need of donations from sponsors — individuals, groups and businesses — to help make their annual school supplies drive a success. There are plenty of people who need to receive the supplies, but the effort still needs donations of supplies, center officials say. Several creative and caring ways are available for […]

Event at Jeddy’s to benefit Shirley Schultz

A benefit for cancer patient Shirley Schultz will take place Saturday, July 17 at Jeddy’s Bar, Brighton. The benefit will take place from 2 p.m. to midnight. Jeddy’s is located on Highway X, south of Highway 142. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares

The Sharing Center seeks donations for school supply campaign

Ringing the bell of the little red school house may be a thing of the past, but being prepared to start school with all supplies necessary for a successful year is not. Once again, the Sharing Center invites individuals, churches, civic organizations, and local businesses to participate in its Back-to-School campaign efforts to make sure […]

Eagle Scout candidate organizing Lake Mary clean-up

View Larger Map Twin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 380 member and Eagle Scout candidate Ryne Strom is organizing a Clean-up Lake Mary Day on July 24. Strom is organizing the event as part of his efforts to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout. He recently received the approval of the Twin Lakes Village Board for the clean-up […]

Stand Tall Against Alcohol addressing underage drinking

It’s likely you have seen those “Parents who host lose the most” signs as you make your way around Western Kenosha County. Those signs are not the product of a lone zealot. They are part of the work of a group coordinated by the Concerned Citizens Coalition and funded through a state grant. The local […]

Western Kenosha County Mini-Grants available from United Way

United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC) has announced the release of its 2010 Western Kenosha County Mini-Grant Application. Non-profit organizations that are IRS-certified as a 501c(3) health and human service provider and provide services and programs to individuals residing west of Interstate 94 are encouraged to submit a program application. Funding is available for small […]

Silver Lake trustee pitches in on poop patrol

Recent rainy weather has had the unpleasant effect of washing a lot of geese waste from Silver Lake onto DeWitt Park beach. With the village Public Works Department already short-handed, Trustee Chris Willkomm decided Thursday to take the matter into his own hands. Well not exactly his hands, but you get the idea. Willkomm went down to the beach Thursday afternoon to scoop waste off the […]

HCE and Kenosha County 4-H to sponsor Community Sewing Day

Community Sewing Days will be sponsored by the Kenosha County Association for Home & Community Education and Kenosha County 4-H in July. The Community Service project is open to sewers of all skill levels. Lap blankets, waker bags and adult bibs will be made and then distributed throughout the community. The sewing days will be July 12 […]

Southport Bank to host Shredding Day

If you have personal documents that you don’t want to just throw in the trash you should check out Southport Bank’s Community Shred Day. Southport Bank’s Paddock Lake location,  23604 75th St., will host the shred day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 19. There is no charge for the service. Only paper will be […]

Central High School post prom report

Organizer Bill Beth shared this report on the Central High School post prom event held at the Kenosha YMCA: You should have seen Cecelia Schroeder’s face when her ticket number was called at about 3:15 a.m. on April 25. She was so excited. She had just won the 8 GB iPod touch at the 2010 Post […]

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