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Editor’s note: The following information was provided by UW-W.

UW System President Tommy Thompson will visit the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and join students, faculty and staff in a campus-wide celebration to mark the success of the university’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Everyone is welcome to attend the event, which will begin at 5:15 p.m. (NOT 4:45 p.m.) Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, outside the Connor University Center on the north Wyman Mall, and will feature performances by the members of the Warhawk Marching Band — including the “Warhawk Strut” — an appearance by Willie Warhawk, remarks from university and student leaders, and light refreshments.

“We’re ecstatic to host this event and to welcome President Thompson to UW-Whitewater,” said Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson. “Our vaccination numbers are the result of a concerted effort to keep our community as safe as possible during the pandemic. Our students, faculty and staff have embraced that goal, and I look forward to celebrating this achievement.”

As of Oct. 18, UW-Whitewater students have reported a 74% COVID-19 vaccination rate. 

Vaccinated students are eligible for the UW System drawing of 70 scholarships valued at $7,000 each that will take place later in the fall. UW-Whitewater students who have not yet been vaccinated or reported their vaccination are still eligible for the scholarship drawing, as long as they complete the vaccination series and report their record by Oct. 31.

The rain location for the event will be in the University Center atrium.

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater.

The City of Whitewater would like to remind everyone that winter parking hours go into effect on November 1, 2021.
It is unlawful for the operator or owner of any vehicle to park the vehicle on any street in the City between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, except as hereinafter
provided:
• Parking shall be permitted in the downtown parking area after 5 a.m. of such period.
• By special advance arrangement with the Public Works Director.
– Physicians and surgeons shall be permitted to park vehicles at any time when the physician is on emergency call.

Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to the penalties and provisions set
forth in Sections 11.56.010(4) and 11.56.010(5) of the Municipal Code.

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the WHS National Honor Society.

The National Honor Society at Whitewater High School will be hosting a Fall Silent Auction from Monday, October 25 to Friday, November 12.  Projects up for bid this fall are housework, manual labor or yardwork, horseback riding lessons, a Norwex Basket which includes items such as hand towels, face & body cloth, exfoliating facial mitt, peppermint foaming hand wash, optic scarf, travel bag and UPP detergent (retail value $180), 10 hand-painted watercolor greeting cards with envelopes, an Italian Themed Basket of amazing items, a basket of six $10 gift cards to a variety of restaurants & businesses in Whitewater, and 90 minutes of tutoring for a Freshman student.  Projects will be completed or delivered to winners between November 15 and December 21.  Funds raised will be used for local and area scholarships and other worthwhile causes.  People interested in participating can place their bids on the following link to the WHS NHS Website:  https://www.whs.wwusd.org/page/3138 Please contact Pam Sonmor-Wintz if you have any questions!

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Young Auditorium.

Popcorn, Candy, and Two Horror Classics Back-to-Back / Friday, October 29 at 7:30 pm

Enjoy a classic horror movie double feature on the big screen as Young Auditorium fires
up the projector for its BRAND-NEW Friday Night Flicks series. Start your Halloween weekend off right with
George Romero’s zombie masterpiece Night of the Living Dead (1968), followed directly by The House On
Haunted Hill (1959) starring Vincent Price….all for the frighteningly low cost of $3.00 per ticket!
New this season, Friday Night Flicks brings film-fanatics together to enjoy classic movies in a theatre style
setting. We’re breaking out the big screen and preparing our movie theatre style concessions for a unique
theatre-going experience. From campy to classic, Friday Night Flicks is designed to take you on a journey
through the Golden Age of cinema.

Tickets for all Friday Night Flicks series movies are only $3 per person…and totally FREE for Young
Auditorium members!

HORROR DOUBLE FEATURE – Friday, October 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM

• Night of the Living Dead (1968) – A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old
farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the East Coast of the
United States.
• The House On Haunted Hill (1959) – A millionaire offers $10,000 to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with him and his wife.

Can’t make it this time? There are four (4) more opportunities to enjoy Friday Night Flicks at Young Auditorium!

FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS

It’s A Wonderful Life – Friday, December 10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.
Creature Double Feature – Friday, February 25, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
The Wasp Woman (1959) and Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)
Phantom of the Opera (1925) – Friday, March 11, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
A Star Is Born (1937) – Friday, April 1, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for Friday Night Flicks and all 2021-2022 Young Auditorium season performances can be purchased
online at http://www.youngauditorium.com … or by connecting with the UW-Whitewater Ticket Services
department.

UW-Whitewater Ticket Services
950 West Main Street – located inside the Greenhill Center of the Arts –
(262) 472-2222 | Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3 pm

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSOR: DLK Enterprises

Masks will be required for attendees of this performance. Please visit the Warhawks Are Back! website, which outlines operating practices for the UW-Whitewater campus. Modifications of these practices should be anticipated. UW-Whitewater will continue to use information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Wisconsin, county health departments and the University of Wisconsin System to guide the decision-making processes across campuses. – https://www.uww.edu/warhawks-are-back

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce.

After a one-year hiatus the Whitewater Chamber is once again sponsoring
its Annual Ghoul’s Night Out event on Thursday, October 28th from 4 pm to 7 pm. We are
thrilled to be bringing back this ghoulish good time along our Main Street corridor!
Businesses along Main Street, from the west side to the east side will be hosting activities and
handing out Halloween treats to all the children of Whitewater as we usher in the Halloween
weekend. There will be spooky stories at The Book Teller, scarecrow stuffing and bags hosted
by the Whitewater 4-H, a bounce house at Winchester True Value, and so much more! A map
of all the Treat Stops can be found here; we will be updating this as we get more businesses to
join the party! For those families still wishing for socially distanced activities we will be hosting
our Halloween symbol scavenger hunt again this year. Many businesses in Whitewater are
“hiding” a symbol at their location and if you find at least 10 of them you can turn your form
into the Chamber’s office on Thursday, October 28th to pick up a treat and be entered into a
drawing for a great prize!

New this year is a Trunk-or-Treat event being held in the parking lot of the Whitewater
Cinemas. We’ve invited businesses, organizations, and families in Whitewater to participate and
we are hoping for a great turnout of decorated trunks handing out amazing treats! We will have
special visitors, the Whitewater Police Department, sharing some treats from one of the
cruisers. If you or someone you know is interested in participating contact the Chamber to get
on the list of treat trunks or fill out the sign-up form here.

All the spooky details of Ghoul’s Night Out can be found by going to the Chamber’s event
calendar. The Whitewater Area Chamber is so grateful to be part of such a caring, generous,
and vibrant community. We look forward to seeing everyone out and about next Thursday! For
more information about this event or anything Chamber related please contact Kellie Carper,
Exec. Director at (262) 473-4005.

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County.

Whitewater High School Key Club will be participating in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF by collecting donations. UNICEF is a global organization that helps children’s charities. This year, our Trick or Treat donations will go to Haiti. Recently, Haiti has been struggling with outbreaks of COVID-19 due to sanitation issues. There was a recent earthquake, which has limited access to clean water. Your donation will help children in Haiti have access to clean drinking water and make a positive impact on their lives. 

If you’d like to donate directly to our Whitewater High School Key Club Trick or Treat for UNICEF, you can visit this link: https://unicefusa.donorsupport.co/-/NUEQGPKC

Thank you for your support.

Los estudiantes de Whitewater High School en el club de Key Club, una organización de servicio están participando en “Trick or Treat” para UNICEF. Esté año estamos pidiendo donaciones para UNICEF. UNICEF es una organización mundial que ayuda a organizaciones benéficas para niños. Este año, nuestras donaciones se destinarán a Haití. Recientemente, Haití ha estado luchando con brotes de COVID-19 debido a problemas de saneamiento. Hubo un terremoto reciente, que ha limitado el acceso al agua potable. Su donación ayudará a los niños de Haití a tener acceso a agua potable y tendrá un impacto positivo en sus vidas.

Si quisieron donar directamente a Whitewater High School Key Club Trick or Treat UNICEF, visita a: https://unicefusa.donorsupport.co/-/NUEQGPKC Gracias por su apoyo.

Article Submitted by Colleen Mendez
Whitewater High School Key Club Advisor
cmendez@wwusd.org

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Whitewater Area Chamber launched its brand-new Whitewater Storytelling Festival, a celebration of the art of storytelling, October 15-16. This brand-new festival brought to town locally, regionally, and nationally known storytellers and lots of visitors who enjoy a good tale! It was a collaborative event, harnessing the talents, skills, and resources of multiple organizations and individuals in the Whitewater community and the Whitewater Chamber can’t thank those partners enough for their help in bringing this event to our home.

We kicked off the weekend on Friday, October 15th with some campfire stories down by the Cravath
Lakefront fire pit and enjoyed tales from some locals and visitors alike. The evening was beautiful, and
we were blessed with amazing weather as the rains cleared just in time. We saw a steady flow of story
seekers all day on Saturday, October 16th enjoying the sunny skies and many tales of the talented
storytellers. Children took advantage of the crafts and special storytelling sets, and many folks spent
time in one or more of the available workshops. We moved indoors on Saturday night at the Cultural
Arts Center where we saw a standing room only audience enjoy the stories of three most amazing
tellers. Others in town that evening took advantage of an open-mic night at our local bookstore, The
Book Teller.

We were assured by many of our festival visitors, both local and out-of-town, that they will return next
year! We were excited to hear that as we definitely plan to repeat this festival and grow it over the next
three years. We have the distinct privilege of the use of JEM Grant funds awarded by the WI Department of
Tourism and we are excited to look to planning for next year. We are working with other regional
storytelling festivals to ensure that our event is put on the calendar as one not to miss. Our hope is that
this festival becomes something that Whitewater is known for each year!
We would like to extend a very big thank you to our generous event sponsors for supporting the festival,
Novel Sponsors Generac and storytelling patrons Rosa Spellman & family, Chapter Sponsor Lavelle
Industries, and Bookmark Sponsor Fort Community Credit Union.

We look forward seeing everyone at the festival and welcoming new visitors to the community. Be sure to follow the Chamber’s Facebook page for updates on other events that the Chamber is planning! For questions about anything Chamber related please contact Kellie Carper, Exec. Director at (262) 473-4005.