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The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm & Associates, PremierBank, and John and Sandra Heyer will present Amanecer Y Mas as the fourth performance of the 2019 concert series Savory Sounds at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from La Preferida, the participating vendor, while they enjoy music.

After enjoying the music and lunch, attendees are invited to explore the exhibits at the Cultural Arts Center. July features photography by the community to honor the late Fran Achen with the Tenth Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition.

Following is the remaining date for Savory Sounds, which runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center near the Birge Fountain at 402 West Main Street:

The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building. An elevator is available for access from the parking lot entrance. 

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 4^th 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.

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)

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.

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.

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!

Whitewater High School’s class of 1955

July 27, 2019; Social Hour at Noon

841 Brew House and Restaurant, Whitewater, WI

The above class of 1955 is celebrating its 64^th year.

For reservations, call Janet Stone 262-458-2349. The deadline for reservations is July 7th.

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. 

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.