VIP Services will be hosting their first annual ‘Casino Night Benefit’ and new logo unveiling on Saturday, February 18th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at their offices on 811 E. Geneva Street in Elkhorn. Funds raised at the event will be used to support VIP’s ongoing community programs and help launch their new branding efforts.
Tickets to the benefit are $50 each and include entrance, playing chips, local beer provided by Duesterbeck’s Brewery, wine, soft drinks, and snacks. Guests will have the opportunity to play blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas hold’em. The top three chip holders at the end of the night will get to pick from the prize table, which will include a large-screen HD TV and a wine basket with a gift certificate to a local favorite, The Duck Inn. There will be other raffle opportunities and a prop-filled photo booth where guests can have their photo taken in front of a backdrop.
“This unique event presents an exciting opportunity to showcase VIP’s services and create new connections in the community,” Poshepny said during a promotional announcement for the event. “We are very proud of the work we do, as well as those we support in their efforts to overcome challenges and barriers to find employment and other opportunities to become involved in the community.” Those interested in buying or reserving tickets are encouraged to call VIP Services at 262.723.4043 or visit VIP’s offices.
VIP’s motto: Empowering people with disabilities to explore and experience endless possibilities.
Editor’s note: The above news release was received from VIP Services.
Whitewater Unified School District Legislative Breakfast – Monday @ 8:00 a.m. Agenda: Click on meetings in upper right corner Whitewater High School Library 534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin 8:00 a.m.
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda includes Public hearing regarding consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Auto Repair Service with Rental of Box Trucks and Trailers located at 1002 S Janesville Street, Parcel ID#/WUP 00341 for Big Deal LLC. (Lee Loveall) and Public hearing regarding a Site Plan Review for the Ferguson Building, Lot 2, Innovation Drive. This meeting is IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room 312 W. Whitewater St. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/998152653 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 998-152-653 United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda includes Discussion And Possible Action Awarding The Southwest Water Main Extension, Contract 1-2023 To The Qualified Low Bidder and Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Changes To Downtown Business Employee Permit Parking. Cravath Conference Room Municipal Building – 2 Floor 312 W Whitewater St
Whitewater Unified School District Calendar Committee – Wednesday @ 4:00 p.m. Agenda: click on “meetings” in upper right corner Whitewater Unified School District Central Office William D. Kyle Board Room 419 South Elizabeth Street
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes sale of three properties and future of Friends of the Library Community Room 431 W. Center Street Whitewater, WI 53190 Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 06:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261320467?pwd=Y1NicWhSRzdLbmpJc1dTUkE2dytvdz09 Meeting ID: 882 6132 0467 Passcode: hCqKjh0S Or Dial 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 882 6132 0467 Passcode: 46883370
City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m. AGENDA includes Presentation on “Perspectives on (Re) Development”; Closed session items, to be followed by open session: (a) Deliberating acquisition of 126 North Jefferson Street (Tax Parcel /BIRW 00002) and Vacant Land at 104 East Main Street (Tax Parcel /BIRW 00002). (b) Letter of Intent regarding potential mixed‐use development on East Main Street/Jefferson Street. Location: Municipal Building – Community Room 1st Floor 312 W. Whitewater St. This will be an IN‐PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82620171822?pwd=MGMvanpWNXNwMGx1U0FXcFNPUWprUT09 Passcode: 389030 Or Telephone: Dial: 1‐312‐626‐6799 Passcode: 389030
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Peter Jerving
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced Executive Order #185 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Feb. 13, 2023, in honor of Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, who was killed in the line of duty on Tue., Feb. 7, 2022, at the age of 37.
“Officer Jerving was a devoted officer who proudly served his city, having spent most of his life wanting to become an officer. By all accounts, he was a dedicated and distinguished public servant who demonstrated exemplary courage, and his passing is an exceptional loss for the city of Milwaukee and our state,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I join Wisconsinites across our state in continuing to keep Officer Jerving’s parents, loved ones, and friends and colleagues, including the Milwaukee Police Department, as well as the entire city of Milwaukee, in our hearts and prayers as we mourn his tragic death.”
Officer Jerving was a lifelong Milwaukee resident with four years of experience with the Milwaukee Police Department. Recognized for his exceptional public service, Officer Jerving received a Milwaukee Police Department Merit Award in 2022 for his life-saving efforts in providing care to a gunshot victim in hazardous conditions.
Services for Officer Jerving will be held on Mon., Feb. 13, 2023, in Brookfield.
Step Afrika!’s Black History Month Tour brings African American culture to college students at more than 20 U.S. colleges and universities every February promoting stepping, the arts, and a commitment to higher education.
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe. Step Afrika! now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States.
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theatres and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador. Step Afrika! has earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education (2005); Innovation in the Arts (2008); and Excellence in an Artistic Discipline (2012); and performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and the First Lady.
Step Afrika! is featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African-American History & Culture with the world’s first stepping interactive. In 2017, Step Afrika! made its Off-Broadway debut with the critically-acclaimed production, The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence.
Students at UW-Whitewater at Rock County will soon be able to participate in competitive athletics as they move along their educational journey. The National Junior College Athletic Association has accepted the campus as its newest member. Rock County intends to field teams starting in the 2024-25 academic year, and its student-athletes will be eligible for postseason play starting in 2025-26.
“We are thrilled to be bringing intercollegiate athletics back to UW-Whitewater at Rock County,” said Tricia Clasen, dean and assistant vice chancellor. “Participation in athletics is a valuable college experience for so many students and offers the whole community opportunities to get involved in college sports. We can’t wait to cheer on our student-athletes!”
Founded in 1938, the NJCAA is the governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed and achieve in their academic and athletic disciplines. It is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States with more than 500 member schools in 44 states. UW-Whitewater at Rock county is assigned to Region 4, which includes schools in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
“We are excited to welcome UW-Whitewater at Rock County to the NJCAA family,” said Christopher J. Parker, NJCAA president and CEO. “NJCAA believes that college athletics are an important part of college experience, and we couldn’t be more pleased that URock students will now be able to take part in our competitions.”
Initially, the Rock County campus plans to join NJCAA in the following sports: men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s bowling. The campus is in the process of identifying coaches to lead the teams, and more information will be shared with students once the teams are ready to welcome players.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Sarah Treadwell, also known as “Space Case Sarah,” is a graduate assistant at UW-Whitewater in the Communication Department. She is the host of The Space Case Sarah Show with Kovi and Benjamin on iRoc Space Radio. Sarah is also a science writer for Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, lead production assistant for NASA’s Ask an Astrobiologist, and a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. Her bio also says that she’s a “sidewalk astronomer, analog astronaut, and mom extraordinare.”
Sarah was honored to be selected to be the onboard communications officer on the JOIDES Resolution Expedition 399. The JOIDES Resolution (JR) is a research vessel that drills into the ocean floor to collect and study core samples. Scientists use data from the JR to better understand climate change, geology and Earth’s history. It is a part of the International Ocean Discovery Program and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The expedition will take place from April 7 to June 7, 2023. As part of Sarah’s outreach in preparation for this expedition, she is hosting a very interesting exhibit through the end of February at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 W. Main Street (the former Sentry building). The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and also on Saturday, February 18. Here’s a sneak peak of what it looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbnQIXIcync&t=56s
Sarah and UW-W science students are also taking field trip and group tour reservations, particularly for those interested in getting the full blown up boat experience (it requires a lot of hands on deck so to speak so they need a heads up for that). Here is a link to Sarah’s website for group reservations. https://www.spacecasesarah.com/jr-exhibit-field-trips
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This week we are featuring a popular winter activity, ice skating. This view from the early 20th century is of a skating rink made up from Whitewater’s first swimming pool, developed behind the old stone mill around 1910. The short-lived swimming pool was created in a man-made depression that was filled with water diverted from the old mill race. It operated briefly in the 1910s.
In the photo you can see that the rink or pool backed up to North Street near the old stone bridge. At the top right hand corner of the image you can see the back of the old brewery that sat at the corner of North and Jefferson Streets.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
Here’s a question that was posted on the Lions’ Facebook page, and the reply. “Do you happen to know if the ice conditions will impact the fishing derby Sunday?” Reply: “We are looking forward to a successful day. We are preparing for a great Pancake Breakfast featuring Nordskov Coffee, valentine’s treats, and jalapeno poppers. The 50/50 raffle will bring several hundred dollars to a lucky winner and the bonus prize of wine pairing at the Staller Winery. Fish prizes may be limited, but the bucket raffles always offer a chance to walk away with a prize. Regardless of the weather, participate in the Online Auction and choose from 60 different auction items. Fish or no fish, the profits we catch are released to our community.”
…and a comment someone made to the post: “Fishermen should (and I stress should) know what or what not to do, it’s the non fisher people that show to have a good time I worry about. If you’re not experienced go the club and have fun. We don’t need the rescue team here.”
Whitewater Lions Club 47th Annual Fish-A-Ree
Online Auction
Welcome to our 3rd annual Online Auction. Here’s the link.
The Whitewater Lions Club would like to welcome and thank you for supporting our Charity Online Auction. All proceeds raised will help support local charities and good causes.
We will be running our Auction in conjunction with our annual Fish-A-Ree and Pancake Breakfast.
In order to bid at the Auction you will need to register. If you have previously registered for one of our auctions, you can go directly to the Login link at the top of the page . For new bidders, registration is FREE and SECURE. Click on the REGISTER link at the top of the page to create a bidder account. Item checkout is online and we accept Paypal or credit/debit card. Bidding begins at 6am CST on Sunday February 12th 2023 and ends at 6pm CST February 19th 2023.
To view the list of Auction items please click the green drop down menu on the top left hand side of the screen to see the categories. Revisit and browse often as items are added as they are donated.
Winning bidders will be contacted by email to arrange for pickup or delivery. We accept Paypal or credit/debit card.
Any items in our Auction containing alcohol can only be purchased by over 21s.
DONATIONS are welcome, even if you aren’t interested in bidding on an item. Simply use the DONATE button below.
Once again thank you for supporting our Auction. GOOD LUCK!
