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The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. tonight due to inclement weather.  We are cancelling all evening programs.  The screening of “Alice’s Ordinary People” that was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. tonight, will be rescheduled. 

Thursday, February 7, 6:00 p.m. at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

Alice’s Ordinary People (screening)

Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary DVD about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement.  Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama. And her great contribution in the field of politics is the thread which connects the two.  The introduction and discussion will be led by the filmmaker, Craig Dudnick.  This presentation is free and open to everyone.

From District Administrator Mark Elworthy:

All district schools will be closed Thursday, February 7 due to road conditions. All after-school activities and athletic events for Thursday, February 7 are also cancelled. Please check the district website and media outlets for additional information.

Todas las escuelas del distrito estarán cerradas el jueves, 7 de febrero debido a las condiciones de las calles y carreteras. Todas las actividades extracurriculares y eventos deportivos para el jueves, 7 de febrero también se cancelan. Por favor, consulte el sitio web del distrito y los medios de comunicación para obtener información adicional.

Under the direction of Dr. David Ledgerwood since 1986, the Chamber Singers from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown perform a significant portion of their repertoire a cappella. The Chamber Singers tour each year in various regions of the United States including the West, the Midwest, and the Northeast. The concert on the 10th will feature a selection of sacred hymns and gospel songs.

WHEN: Sunday, February 10, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

WHERE: Kettle Moraine Baptist Church at 505 South Wisconsin Street Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States, 53190

COST: This is a free event!

CONTACT: Kettle Moraine Baptist Church, 262-473-2224,Event website: www.kmbcwi.org

The public is cordially invited.

For more information regarding the concert, please call the church at 262-473-2224 or send an email to kmbc@kmbcwi.org.

From District Administrator Mark Elworthy:

Due to road conditions, all WUSD schools will have a two-hour delay on February 6. Please note morning 4-year-old kindergarten or early childhood will not be held.  Afternoon 4-year-old kindergarten will report at their normally scheduled time. Also, breakfast will not be served today.

Inicio tarde – Debido a las condiciones del mal tiempo, todas las escuelas tendrán un retraso de dos horas hoy.  

Come join the Whitewater Bands grade 5-12 for their 4th annual BandORama on February 9 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Whitewater High School Gym,

Check out the wonderful music happening in the band department at all grade levels, and get a chance to hear 5th graders through 12th graders play together!

**Updated with locations**

Join the fun for great causes!  On February 22, 2019 in UW-Whitewater’s University Center, the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club and the UW-Whitewater Student Optimist Club will host the 6^th Annual Optimist Trivia Night.  Doors will open at 6pm, and the trivia competition will begin at 7pm in the Hamilton Room.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and free child care will be provided. 

All the proceeds from the event will be contributed to projects in the local community, including a positive messaging campaign at Whitewater High School, support to the Whitewater Food Pantry and the

UW-W Campus Food Pantry, a hydroponics project at a school in Milwaukee, support to the Whitewater Unified School District Family Emergency Fund, and other youth projects sponsored by the two Optimist clubs.

Trivia teams will consist of eight members for $150; you may add two more members for an additional $25 each.  The night will offer ten rounds of trivia, individual trivia, silent auction and bucket raffle, costume contest, cash drawings, prize wheel, and lots of entertainment. The two top trivia teams will be awarded a prize at the end of the night, and other prizes will be given out throughout the event. There will be many ways to win prizes, including for best costume, most spirit, and funniest answers.

We invite community members to form teams, donate to the silent auction/bucket raffle, and to consider serving as a sponsor.  Checks may be written to the Optimist International Foundation and are tax deductible.

We will release a complete list of our sponsors at a later date.  If you are interested in participating, visit our web site or contact Kim Adams.  Donations and registration forms can be sent to the UW-Whitewater/ Community Optimist Club, P.O. Box 571, Whitewater, WI, 53190.

Please register at http://blogs.uww.edu/uwwcommunityoptimist/

For more information, contact Kim Adams at adamsk@uww.edu or (608) 201-2151.

Hundreds of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters from across Whitewater and beyond will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” as they plunge into icy water to raise funds for SOWI athletes on February 9, 2019 at Cravath Park beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The Whitewater Polar Plunge is one of 12 Polar Plunges that take place in cities across Wisconsin in 2019. Money raised in this unique winter tradition helps SOWI athletes compete in games at the state, national and even international level, in addition to helping with health and wellness programs that enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round. Last year in Whitewater, 260 plungers raised $59,000 for SOWI athletes. Statewide, more than 6,000 brave and generous participants brought in more than $1.5 million.

“The Polar Plunge is our signature event and an excellent way to give back to your community. It’s a fun experience that offers so much more than jumping into frigid waters,” said Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Director of Special Events for the region. “Since partnering with the City of Whitewater and ‘Freeze Fest’ the event can be enjoyed by all ages, even if you don’t want to plunge. Taste some award winning chili at the Chili Cook Off, catch a ride with the Snow Dogs, warm up by the fire pit, volunteer for the day or raise money for Special Olympics Wisconsin by being ‘Too Chicken to Plunge.’”

Plungers who raise the minimum $75 will receive the official Polar Plunge long-sleeve shirt. Those raising more can earn additional items such as towels, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. Many plungers go far beyond the minimum $75 donations too. If a team raises $2,500 or more they even earn a team pizza party courtesy of The Brat Stop.

Although most participants plunge with friends, with a team of coworkers as part of the “Toss your Boss,” on a student team for “Cool Schools,” or solo, the Polar Plunge is for everyone. Individuals who want to support the cause but would rather stay warm and on dry land can register as “Too Chicken to Plunge.” Even for those not plunging, it’s worth it to check out this fun and truly unique atmosphere that brings the community together for a worthwhile cause.

Registration is open at PlungeWI.org. For more information about Special Olympics Wisconsin, visit SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org.

The Whitewater Polar Plunge is lucky to have great support from the community including the City of Whitewater, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Toppers Pizza, Aqua Fun Pools & Spas, and The Waterman.

Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to partner with Kwik Trip, Walgreens and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.