A note from the UWW Community Optimist Club regarding the Gyro Stand at the 4th of July Festival

The members of the UW-W Community Optimist Club want to thank you for the years that you have supported our Gyro Stand at the Whitewater 4th of July Celebration! From the beginning of our club in 1981 (at that time the Whitewater Optimist Club) the gyro stand has been a good source of funding for the programs we support along with a wonderful interaction with members of the community.

Unfortunately, the stand will not be at the Cravath Lakefront this year. The club can no longer meet the demands of this effort, and we are sorry to miss the Festival.

As a service club, we welcome new members and volunteers so that we can continue offering community events such as Youth Appreciation Week, Breakfast with Santa, the Toys for Kids program, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Free Fishing Day. We also provide support for the Whitewater School District Emergency Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry and other programs for the kids of Whitewater.

Please consider joining our club! You can find more information on-line at: https://blogs.uww.edu/uwwcommunityoptimist/ or contact any of our members. We welcome your questions and support.

“On the Basis of Sex” – Tuesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m., Seniors in the Park

The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights and the early cases of a historic career that led to her appointment by President Bill Clinton, and confirmation as an Associate Supreme Court Justice in 1993. Starring Felicity Jones as RBG and Armie Hammer as her husband, Martin.

When: Tuesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Seniors in the Park

Movie Information: Rated PG-13, 2 hours (2018)

Ferradermis Demonstrates Robot at Generac, will Compete at Kettle Moraine High School July 6 & 7

Representatives of Ferradermis, Whitewater High School’s FIRST Robotics Team #6574, joined members of Paradigm Shift from Pewaukee High School, the Mukwonago BEARS, and CORE Robotics from the School District of Waukesha at Generac in Waukesha for a Robotics Team Day on Friday, June 28. Generac generously sponsors all four teams.

Representatives of Team #930 from Mukwonago High School, Team #6574 from Whitewater High School, Team #1259 from Pewaukee High School, and Team #2062 from the Waukesha School District brought their 2019 robots to Generac in Waukesha.

The teams set up their robots and small displays in an area just inside the main entrance, and for a little over two hours answered questions and did demonstrations for employees of Generac. The teams enjoyed playing non-competitive games with their robots, demonstrating how they could pass the cargo balls and hatch panels from the 2019 competition back and forth. They also enjoyed fielding the in depth questions about their robot designs from various engineers. Following the demonstrations, the students and their mentors toured the facility and saw how Generac is making use of additional robotics and high-tech sensors.

  • Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
    Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
  • Playing with Mukwonago
    Playing with Mukwonago
  • Playing with Paradigm
    Playing with Paradigm
  • Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
    Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
  • Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
    Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
  • Playing with Mukwonago
    Playing with Mukwonago
  • Playing with Paradigm
    Playing with Paradigm
  • Answering Questions for Generac Engineers
    Answering Questions for Generac Engineers

After demonstrating the robot in Whitewater’s 4th of July Parade, the team will pack up and head to Kettle Moraine High School for 3 days for the Laser Lights Off-Season Competition. Fourteen teams from Southern Wisconsin will come together for an event that will be open to the public on Saturday, July 6, from 9:00 – 4:00, and Sunday, July 7, from 10:00 – 4:00. If you are interested in seeing  the robots in action, or checking out displays from FIRST Tech Challenge (middle school-aged) and FIRST Lego League (elementary school-aged) teams, please come join us!

Memory Café Meeting at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on July 8

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting 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 is 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 is July 8th. The theme will be “In The Garden.” We will discuss tools used for gardening, and different ways to make gardens grow.

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.

If you are attending for the first time please call 800-272-3900.

Gio Anello – National Qualifier Jr. Olympics Track & Field

Gio Anello, age 15 of Whitewater High School, has qualified for the National Jr. Olympics in three events by his performances in the recent National Regionals held over the weekend.

Gio Anello

Gio placed 2nd in both the 3000 and 800 meter races and won the 1500 meter race in the 15/16 year old category to earn his way to Nationals.

While Gio had earned the right to participate in the 100 meter qualifications by his performance at the District meet the prior week, he chose to focus his efforts on the distance events.

Congratulations, Gio!

American Legion Float Riders Welcome

Post 173 Whitewater American Legion is sponsoring a float (actually a boat generously provided by J&T Marina) for members to ride on during the annual 4th of July parade. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for members to be recognized by the community for their military service.  

Members interested in participating in the parade by riding on the float, maybe tossing candy to the kids and acknowledging the gratitude of the community for their service to the Nation, should gather at the American Legion Building at 292 S. Wisconsin Street before 9:30 a.m. or at the parade start point near the intersection of Highland and Prince Streets before the parade begins at 10:00 a.m. 

5th Annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids Outing

The Whitewater Unified School District Leadership Team, comprised of school principals, district coordinators, and administrators, is hosting the 5th Annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids Outing on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Prairie Woods Golf Course.

This event will make a difference in the lives of Whitewater children. All proceeds from this golf outing and dinner will support:

  • Scholarships for graduating WHS seniors
  • Performing Arts through the Whitewater Music Parents Association
  • Athletics through the Whippet Booster Club
  • Whitewater Unified School District’s Family Emergency Fund
  • Rise Grants (Innovative Educator Mini Grants)

There are several ways you can participate in this fun and worthwhile event. First, you can register a foursome for the golf outing, or register as an individual and we will find you a team. Second, you or your business can sponsor a hole, which entitles you to a sign on the course acknowledging your support. Third, you or your business can donate items for the silent auction or raffle, or prizes for the outing. Fourth, you can attend the dinner reception following the golf outing, where we will also recognize this year’s recipients of the Friend of Whitewater Kids awards. Finally, please consider helping us promote the event by posting a flyer in your business and sharing information with others.

If you are interested in attending this important charitable event, please fill out the registration/sponsorship form on the WUSD website: http://www.wwusd.org/page/2927. Forms are also available at WUSD’s Central Office. If you have questions, please contact any member of the District Leadership Team or call 262-472-8700.

Whitewater Lions Club Annual “Parade of Checks”

On June 11th the Whitewater Lions Club hosted representatives of several of the local service and volunteer organizations.  As the representatives of each of the organizations was introduced by Lion President Don McComb,  they explained their mission and involvement in the Whitewater community.  The Whitewater Lions Club is proud to be able to financially assist these types of volunteerism with the proceeds from the Lions Club events such as the FishARee, Pancake Breakfasts and Food Vending at the July 4th Celebration and the Elkhorn Antique Fair.  All proceeds are reinvested in our community as well as Wisconsin Lions and Lions International charities.  Participating in the annual Parade of Checks included the Whitewater and LaGrange Fire Departments and  Emergency Services,  Tilla, the Police Dog, the Whitewater Food Pantry and several other local organizations.  The Whitewater Lions also provide vision screening to the Whitewater Schools, collect eyeglasses and hearing aids and support childhood cancer research and diabetes awareness programs.  “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.  WE SERVE.”