Dustin Reichwald

Elise Knoche Named Head Swimming and Diving Coach

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Director of Athletics Todd Garzarelli has announced the hiring of Elise Knoche as Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach.

Knoche (pronounced kuh-KNOCK-ee) spent the last four years as assistant men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach at Division I Southern Illinois University, where she assisted in all aspects of the program and helped the Salukis post more than 80 all-conference honors and break nearly 40 school records.

“We are thrilled to welcome Elise to the Warhawk family,” Garzarelli said. “She brings a high level of energy as well as experience as a successful coach at Division I and Division III programs. Elise’s focus on coaching character to provide positive student-athlete experiences and the holistic development of student-athletes stood out as I spoke with her and others in the coaching ranks. We are excited for her to take our swimming and diving programs to the next level.”

For the complete story at UWWSports.com,

Altered Five Blues Band – Thursday, Aug. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm

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When the rain won’t go away, we move our Summer Concert Series indoors. Join us in the University Center Concourse as we celebrate 150 years in the community with a free concert, kids activities, informal tours and more. Free parking is available in lots 1 and 12, and drop off is available outside the University Center. Because we’ll be in the University Center, our fun expands into free bowling, billiards, and ping pong!

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Join UW-Whitewater this Thursday, Aug. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm, as they celebrate 150 years in the community with our next free outdoor concert — Altered Five Blues Band.

Also featured:

  • Catering by the Casual Joe’s, barbecued ribs, mac and cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, and banana pudding
  • Beverage tent with soda, water, lemonade, beer, wine, strawberry mule
  • Free magician, lawn games and kids’ activities with Warhawk Alley
  • Science outreach fun and nature painting
  • Free campus garden tours and 30-minute campus history walking tours starting at 5 and 6 p.m.
  • Tabling includes the University Bookstore, the Ice Age Trail, Roberta’s Art Gallery

Bring your own picnic or purchase a meal from our vendors — just no carry-ins of alcohol, please. All concerts are located just off Main Street on the Wyman pedestrian mall. Free parking is available nearby in lots 1 and 12. In the case of rain, all events will take place in the University Center.

The Summer Concert Series is one of many ways UW-Whitewater is marking its Sesquicentennial. For details on other upcoming events, visit uww.edu/150.

School Readiness Day, Saturday, August 25, 2018 – Free MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION exams & IMMUNIZATIONS for Walworth County students entering 4K – 3rd Grade.

This free service is brought to you by the generous volunteers of Open Arms Free Clinic and Walworth County Public Health.  Maximum 50 students per day.  First come, first serve.  Please bring child ‘s proof of age (birth certificate or other legal document).  There are no requirements for proof of income or insurance status to receive all the services.  Families who do have Medicaid (BadgerCare), will need to provide that information for immunizations only.  Please bring the required school forms on the day of service, no follow up reporting will be completed.

Free Backpacks, supplies, books and shirts and more will be available on a first come first served basis provided by volunteers and friends of the Walworth County Food Pantry.

Saturday, August 25, 2018, Doors open at 8:00 am

Open Arms Free Clinic
Walworth County Food Pantry
205 E. Commerce Ct, Elkhorn, WI

Prairie, Gardens, and Greenhouse Tours Held this Summer at UW-Whitewater

Summer is the most beautiful time of year on the UW-Whitewater campus, and the community is invited to explore during free guided tours this summer. UW-Whitewater Continuing Education is pleased to offer tours of the prairie and nature preserve, landscapes, flower and vegetable gardens, and greenhouse throughout the season. Kick off the tour season with an evening tour of the prairie and nature preserve on the summer solstice, June 21.

Wes Enterline, UW-Whitewater’s sustainability coordinator and Master Gardener volunteer, will lead the tours. All tours are free with registration and open to the public.

To download a flyer with all the information: 

Register for any or all tours here: http://www.uww.edu/ce/garden.

Campus maps can be found here: http://www.uww.edu/campus/.

Prairie and Nature Preserve

See how the prairie vegetation and wildlife changes over the summer months, starting with a summer solstice tour on the 21st.

Thursday, August 9, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Meet at Lot 19

Campus Flower Gardens

Check out our annuals and perennials and learn more about the sustainable practices we use.

Thursday, August 23, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center, Lot 7

Upham Greenhouse and Campus Vegetable Garden

Our gardens yield hundreds of pounds of organic produce each summer, all donated to local food pantries.

Thursday, August 16, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center, Lot 7

These are walking tours with low activity levels. If you need accommodations or have questions about physical access, please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003.

 

Whitewater Lions Club conducts vision screening for kids

 Pictured are, from left to right, Lion President Don McComb, Lion Bernie Tagney, Lion Sue Patnaude and volunteer Louie Patnaude.

On Monday, August 6th, the Whitewater Lions Club helped out the New Berlin Lions at the Wisconsin State Fair by conducting free vision screening for kids. Using the Plus Optix camera, they screened 123 kids between the ages of six months and 12 years old. There were nine referrals handed out to the parents so they could follow up with the eye doctor of choice. Helping prevent blindness is one of the main focuses of all Lions Clubs worldwide. The Whitewater Lions Club also conducts vision screening during the school year at all Whitewater Elementary schools.

Memory Café Meeting, August 13 at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will host a monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This free social event will be held on the second Monday of every month in the Library Community Room at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, at 10:30 am.

The next meeting will be August 13th. The theme will be “Table Games” with fun, brief games.

The Memory Café offers participants a safe and fun way to share their stories and socialize with others who have similar experiences. Learn how staying physically, socially and mentally active is good for the brain.

Registration is required for first-time attendees. Please call 800-272-3900 to register.

Messy Church at Whitewater Area Regional Ministry at First United Methodist Church

All are invited to Messy Church on  August 8 from 6:30 – 8 pm at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Messy Church is a new way of “doing church” based on hands-on learning.

Join us as we worship, create, and grow together in a deeper understanding of God’s love for us and for all. Contact Beth at christianed@fumcwhitewater.org for more information.

Visit the Messy Church Facebook event page for more details.

Whitewater Minneiska Water Ski Team wins Best Comedy award, places 4th overall

Despite the rainy weather and chilly temperatures, the ski team placed 4th and won the Best Comedy Award in the statewide tournament held July 19 – 22 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

The Whitewater Minneiska water ski team together with the Elkhorn Lauderdale team was very proud of their combined efforts and look forward to the teams’ permanent merger!

Check out their Facebook page to see where you can see the next performance!