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City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Request for “Class B” Beer and Liquor License for Taqueria La Estrella
RRJ Inc., Juan Marchan Arroup, Agent. (Sale of Las Chicas to Juan
Taqueria La Estrella RRJ), 1170 W. Main Street, Whitewater.
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes authorization of CDBG application for water tower project, siting of new water tower, adoption of replacement sign ordinance, and presentation of 2020 annual report and 2021 management plan.
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City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes no smoking in parks discussion
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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
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City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Special Board Meeting – Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
Agenda: Discussion and idea gathering session regarding possible city tax incremental financing distrrict extension or changes.
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Experience The Magic of Bill Blagg – Live at Young Auditorium
In-Person Tickets & Live Stream Access Available For This One-Of-A-Kind Family Event

Sunday, January 31st – 3:00 p.m. | Part of Young Auditorium’s Community Connections Series

One of the nation’s top touring illusionists will leave you spellbound as Bill Blagg brings his
one-of-a-kind, interactive magic show to Young Auditorium on Sunday, January 31st at 3:00 p.m. With limited in theater tickets available for purchase and ‘Donate What You Can’ live stream access, EVERYONE can enjoy
this family friendly afternoon of grand illusions.

Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic tricks that will have you rubbing your eyes in
disbelief. Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff
personality to take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! Witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the
blink of an eye and so much more! The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! is more than a magic show, it’s an
interactive magic experience!

TO PURCHASE LIMITED, IN-PERSON SEATING
To account for social distancing and other safety protocols, only fifty (50) tickets will be made available to the
public. To purchase, please visit www.youngauditorium.com, or contact UW-Whitewater Ticket Services at
262-4782-2222.

TO OBTAIN ‘DONATE WHAT YOU CAN’ LIVE STREAM ACCESS
To obtain ‘Donate What You Can’ live stream access for this performance, please register using the form found
on the ‘Magic of Bill Blagg’ event page at www.youngauditorium.com. All those who register will be sent a
performance link, via email, the morning of the show. Simply click the link, and you’ll be routed to a
performance page containing the exclusive live stream.

While access to the show link is free, Young Auditorium has designated this concert as a ‘Donate What You
Can’ performance. A minimum donation of $5 per household is advised and appreciated, with all proceeds
benefitting the Young Auditorium General Operations Fund. Place your donation today at: https://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/2020-home.

Young Auditorium’s Community Connections Concert Series, combining live, in-theatre performances with
at-home access, is sponsored by Premier Bank. Live streaming services offered courtesy of DLK Enterprises.
The Magic of Bill Blagg is sponsored by Fort Health Care.

Virtual ‘Donate What You Can’ Event – Sunday, January 24th – 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate love, and its ability to overcome any obstacle as Young Auditorium and the
Florentine Opera present a child-friendly version of one of the finest operas ever written…LA BOHEME. Join
us on Sunday, January 24th at 3:00 p.m. for this ‘Donate What You Can’ virtual performance.
In this 35-minute version of the Puccini masterpiece, follow the lives of four starving artists in search of love
and inspiration. Sung in Italian and narrated in English, children will easily be able to follow along during this
multi-language work designed specifically with little ones in mind. Recommended for ages 5-10, but
appropriate for everyone! In an interesting local twist, the story’s original location of Paris is swapped for
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood!

Based in Milwaukee, The Florentine Opera Company is Wisconsin’s oldest fully professional performing arts
organization and the sixth-oldest opera company in the United States. The Florentine Opera Company is
driven to produce the full range of operatic works reflecting the highest musical and theatrical standards, and to
support community and education programs that foster the current and next generation of opera audiences
and practitioners.

TO OBTAIN ‘DONATE WHAT YOU CAN’ VIRTUAL ACCESS
To obtain ‘Donate What You Can’ virtual access for this performance, please register using the form found on
the ‘La Boheme’ event page at www.youngauditorium.com. All those who register will be sent an event link, via
email, the morning of the show. Simply click the link, and you’ll be routed to an exclusive performance page for
the show.

While access to the link is free, Young Auditorium has designated this a ‘Donate What You Can’ performance.
A minimum donation of $5 per household is advised and appreciated, with all proceeds benefitting the Young
Auditorium General Operations Fund. Place your donation today at:
https://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/2020-home.

DON’T FORGET: Tickets for all Young Auditorium 2021 Spring Season performances are on sale NOW! With
live, in-person events and ‘Donate What You Can’ live streams and virtual shows, there’s truly something for
ALL arts lovers. For a complete listing of Young Auditorium’s 2020 Digital Spring performances, visit
youngauditorium.com today.

RIVER FALLS, Wis. (January 15, 2021) – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls fall semester Dean’s List honoring 1,995 students has been released by Registrar Kelly Browning.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average. Area students are listed below by hometown, name, and major.

Whitewater, WI

 Anna Lucht, Animal Science

(Whitewater Unites Lives submission – January 15, 2021) This morning a family of five lost everything in a home fire. Family members are not hurt, but they lost everything. Gift cards, cash and donations are much appreciated. 

Donations of items can be dropped off at The Community Space during the hours they are open (and please make sure to tell the volunteers at TCS that the items are specifically for the Arredondo family.)

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Wednesday: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

Questions?  Contact: (262) 379-0187

Donations of cash can be dropped off attention Rosie Martinez at Whitewater High School.  Checks can be made out to the Whitewater Unified School District Family Emergency Fund – please put for the Arredondo family in the memo line.  Questions?  Contact Rosie Martinez at 262-472-8216  or Mary Geraghty at  262-472-8115.

Clothing sizes for four of the family members:

dad:

XL in shirt

underwear/boxer: L

Pants: 34X30

Shoes size: Men 8

11 year old / female:

shirts size: M (womens)

Pants: size 4

shoes: 5

13 year old/ male

shoes: 11 WIDE

athletic shorts/sweats: 2X

shirt: 2X

Mom: 

shirt size: 3X

shoe: 10Wide

pants: 3X or 22w 

Esta mañana, una familia de 5 perdió todo cuando su hogar se incendió. No hubo heridos pero perdieron todo. Tarjetas de regalo, dinero en efectivo y donaciones serán apreciadas. 

Las donaciones pueden ser entregadas a El Espacio Comunitario durante las horas que están abiertas. Cuando lleven donaciones por favor déjenle saber a los voluntarios en El Espacio Comunitario que la donación es específicamente para la familia Arredondo.

Lunes: Cerrado

Martes: 8:30 AM – 11 AM

Miercoles: 3:30 PM – 7 PM

Jueves: 8:30 AM – 11 AM

Viernes: Cerrado

Sábado 8:30AM – 2PM

Domingo: Cerrado

Donaciones de dinero en efectivo pueden ser entregadas a Rosie Martinez en la escuela secundaria de Whitewater. Cheques pueden ser hechos al Whitewater Unified School District family fund, por favor escriba familia Arredondo en la línea de memo. Si tiene preguntas puede contactar a Rosie Martinez al 262-472-8216 o a Mary Geraghty al 262-472-8115.

The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites the public to attend a virtual presentation, “Healthcare Services for the Underserved,” on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters believes that every person should have access to affordable, quality healthcare. Our co-host for this program, Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC), provides affordable healthcare services, including dental services, to our most vulnerable populations. RRCC currently has four clinics, including one at 1461 W. Main Street in Whitewater. Cori Olin, Director of the RRCC will speak on the services RRCC provides, who RRCC serves, and the state of COVID-19 in our community. 

Due to COVID-19, this event will be virtual. To attend live, please join the webinar by using the URL: bit.ly/LWVHealthCareProgram. Passcode: 140443. Or, join us by telephone: Dial (312) 626-6799, Webinar ID: 988 5614 7123, Passcode: 140443. The event will also be livestreamed on the LWV-WW Facebook page (facebook.com/lwvwhitewater.org), as well as recorded and made available to the public afterwards.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at lwvwhitewater.org and like us on Facebook!

(UW-W press release) – January 14, 2021 – Due to COVID-19, the UW-Whitewater Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic has been cancelled for the 2021 filing season.

The following resources may be helpful in identifying alternatives:

• Internal Revenue Service. Call (800) 906-9887 or use the locator tool at https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/

• Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Call (608) 266-2486 or visit https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/VITA/home.aspx

• The 211 directory for nonprofit and government services in Wisconsin. Dial 211 or (877) 947-2211, or search for “VITA Programs” at https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/guided_search/.

Taxpayers may also use IRS Free File to prepare and file their federal income taxes. More information can be found at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free or by calling (800) 906-9887. Information for 2021 should be published in late January.

EAU CLAIRE (January 14, 2021) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,986 students named to the fall 2020 Dean’s List. Their academic performance has been outstanding, and we recognize these students with pride.
     
The Dean’s list eligibility criteria can be found online at https://www.uwec.edu/news/news/fall-2020-deans-list-4529/.
     
Students from this area who were named to the Dean’s List are:
     
Whitewater, WI

Naomi Allen, College of Nurs and Hlth Sciences

(From Whitewater Fire Department Facebook page)

At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, January 12, the WFD was dispatched to the intersection of Starin and Tratt St. for a report of a gas leak. First arriving crews found a utility crew from All Underground Incorporated working on laying Fiber Optic cable. The crew had hit a gas line which was venting from a hole dug west of the intersection. Crews closed off Tratt Street in both directions and evacuated nearby homes and apartments. Occupants were sent to the University for shelter. WE-Energies arrived on scene and called for additional assistance in order to shut off the leak. This was delayed due to no crews being available in the area and a response was requested from WE-Energies crews out of Milwaukee. It was unknown at the time if a service line or main had been ruptured. Fire/EMS crews were on scene for approximately 3 hours. It was eventually determined that a service line to a residence was struck. WE-Energies remained on scene after the gas was shut off to repair the line.We would like to thank We-Energies for their quick response, Whitewater Police Department, UW-Whitewater Police, for assisting with traffic control and coordinating shelter space , and Lauderdale La-Grange Fire and Rescue for assisting with covering a 2nd call for a vehicle accident while we had resources tied up.