The Third Annual Unity Walk will be Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. starting at the Whitewater Armory. All are welcome to enjoy live music, visit tabling community organizations, and hear speeches about unity at this non-partisan, inclusive community event. Unity signs will be available to carry from the Armory to the Cultural Arts Center and back. The Unity Walk, a Symbol of Civility, offers all residents from all backgrounds an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to bringing Whitewater together as one human family.
Following is the Program:
Opening Ceremony at Whitewater Armory
Gathering Music – Instrumental Group
Visit tables of 15 Community Organizations
Proclamation – John Weidl, City Manager
Presentation of Colors – Elkhorn Scout Troop 234
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthems of America and Ukraine
Unity Speakers at the Armory
Jorge Islas Martinez, Whitewater Immigrant Support Coalition
Rev. Clarissa Martinelli, First United Methodist Church
Walk to the Cultural Arts Center (near the Birge Fountain)
Unity Talks at the Cultural Arts Center
Camden Harlan, Whitewater Pride
Pastor Joseph O’Donnell, First English Lutheran Church
Visit Heritage 250 exhibit, Cultural Arts Center
Return to Armory
Visit tables of Community Organizations
Many sponsors and community organizations are sponsoring the Unity Walk: Whitewater Immigrant Support Coalition, Be Kind Whitewater, Whitewater Arts Alliance, Whitewater Unites Lives, Whitewater Pride, First English Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, Whitewater Police Department, Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission, The Book Teller, Whitewater Unified School District, Fort Community Credit Union, The Coburn Company, Inc., Whitewater Islamic Center, Moms Demand Action-Whitewater, and League of Women Voters of Whitewater Area.
For more information about the Unity Walk, please contact Bill Chandler at 414-630-3598.
Editor’s Note: The above was provided by the Unity Walk Committee.
