Based on the book by James Baldwin. Tish, a young woman in 1970’s Harlem, embraces her pregnancy while she and her family struggle to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime. Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress, Regina King.
When: Tuesday, April 30 at 12:30 PM
Where: Seniors in the Park
Movie Information: Rated R (Language, sexual content); 1 hour, 59 min. (2018)
J-Hawks Early-bird Triathlons May 5
J-Hawks invites the community to a fundraiser on Sunday, May 5 at UW-Whitewater’s Williams Center. The fundraiser includes an Adult Sprint Race (starts at 10 a.m.) to include a 500 yard swim, 13 mile bike ride and three mile run. It also includes a Child Tri (tentatively starting at 2:30 p.m.), which includes a 200 yard swim, a four mile bike ride and a one mile run. The event also features a raffle, snacks and beverages.
All proceeds help benefit the J-Hawk Aquatic Club, which offers a youth swim team and swim lessons to area children. Also, families whose children receive free school lunch do not pay the monthly fees, and families who pay a reduced school lunch fee pay only half of the monthly fees.
Registrants should sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Whitewater/JHawkEarlybirdAdultOlympicSprintTriandChildTri
For paper registrations, people should email Cheri at j_hawkswim@charter.com. Discounts are available for UW-W students, military personnel/veterans and police/sheriff/fire personnel.
Booster Club Whippet Tailgate April 30
The Whitewater Whippet Booster Club invites the community to a tailgate on Tuesday, April 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Whitewater High School’s Outdoor Concessions. Food will be for sale for $5 (burger or hot dog, chips, drink and a cookie). Games and music will be played until baseball begins at 4:45 p.m. Other teams playing include Tennis, beginning at 4 p.m.; JV and V baseball, beginning at 4:45 p.m.; and V softball, beginning at 5 p.m.
School Board: Judd Re-elected President; WHS Girls’ Softball Field Named Tim Hering Diamond
The Whitewater Unified School District Board on April 23 unanimously re-elected Casey Judd as its president during its post-election reorganizational meeting. Monday marked the start of Judd’s fifth year as board president.
With a unanimous vote, the Board approved naming Whitewater’s Girls’ Softball Field as Tim Hering Diamond. Hering was softball coach at the high school, where he taught various math courses, for 27 years. Hering initiated the team in 1979, and coached it in six state tournaments. He retired in 2005 and passed away in 2016. For more in the Daily Union article by Chris Welch click here.
Ex-UWW Chancellor’s Husband Accused of Sexually Harassing at Least 7 Women, Probe Finds
An investigation into the husband of former UW-W Chancellor Beverly Kopper found that at least seven students or staff reported being sexually harassed by him, records released on April 19 showed. Her husband, Alan “Pete” Hill, was banned from campus and stripped of his ceremonial title in June after an earlier investigation identified three women who said he harassed them. The second investigation was opened in September amid more allegations and it was completed in December. The university released the 18-page investigative report and about 850 pages of attachments…in response to an open records request from the Associated Press and other media outlets. For more from Fox News click here.
“Probe: Up to 10 students, staff harassed at Whitewater” – For more from AP News click here.
Janesville Gazette’s Our Views: “Report portrays Kopper’s surprising incompetence.” The editorial includes references to a rebuttal from Dr. Kopper. For more information click here.
PSA: Spring Water Main and Hydrant Flushing April 29 – May 3, 2019
The City of Whitewater – Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant-flushing program on Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3. Flushing of water mains is necessary in order to continue to deliver clean, safe water to our citizens. If we have repairs more than expected throughout the week, we may have to continue flushing into the following week.
Flushing of water mains and hydrants may cause discoloration of the water. Therefore, caution should be used when washing white clothing. Discoloration of the water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing. We notify the public in all local media outlets; therefore, we cannot be responsible for stained clothing. If discoloration is detected, run the cold-water faucet until the discoloration clears. While we are still flushing in your area, the water may take a while to clear up. You may want to wait until we have left the area and the water settles down before running your water tap. If reduced pressure is experienced after flushing, you may have to clean the aerators on your house faucets.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during water main and hydrant flushing.
If you have any questions, please contact the Water Utility at 473-0560.
Community Space Opening Celebration April 25, 5:30-8 pm
Join the Community Space for FREE music and food from Fanatico, China House and la Preferida plus a celebratory cake from the SweetSpot!
See the time-lapse creation of our beautiful mural. Check out our fantastic offerings. We’ll share some brief words of appreciation at 6:30 — otherwise, drop in any time between 5:30 and 8 pm!
For more information >>https://www.facebook.com/events/968392643551437/
Ladies and Young Ladies Tea Party
The Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs is hosting the third annual Ladies and Young Ladies Tea Party at Whitewater’s historic Bassett House on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2 to 3 PM. All proceeds will go to the Bassett House Preservation Fund. Come enjoy scrumptious goodies and delicious tea in a beautiful setting, all for the excellent cause of preserving one of Whitewater’s loveliest historical gems. This event is open to ladies and young ladies six years old or older. Wear your best Sunday hat, or put on one of the pretty hats provided — for little girls, too!
Ticket Information:
Adult and child: $30
Additional child: $10
Individual adult: $25
Reservation deadline: April 28, 2019
Please make your check out to WFWC and send it to Linda Robinson/957 W. Highland Street/Whitewater 53190. For more information, please contact Linda Robinson at (262) 473-3298 or linrob73@gmail.com.
Washington Elementary “Warm Feet for Warriors”
Washington Elementary Student Council is hosting a SOCK DRIVE in association with the organization Warm Feet for Warriors! The public is invited to help in our efforts to collect NEW ADULT socks for active servicemen and women. Socks can be donated at Washington Elementary between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.