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Whitewater FFA Alumni Cookout – Friday, September 28

Come early to Friday’s Senior Night Football Game versus Brodhead Juda and enjoy dinner prepared by the Whitewater FFA Alumni!

Dinner details: Friday, September 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Whitewater High School Greenhouse (across from the football field). Dinner options include Pork Loin Sandwich plate or Hot Dog plate. Profits support Whitewater FFA programs.

See you there!

“This Land is your Land” Ice Age Trail Hike – Saturday, September 29

Participants will meet at 9 AM on Saturday, September 29 near the Rice Lake Boat Launch off State Park Road for a scenic up-to-10-mile guided hike on the Ice Age Trail.  This primitive rocky trail leads through, around, and over many glacial features and can be challenging but rewarding.

Shuttle cars will be on-hand to drive tired hikers back from the 2.3 mile and 4.2 mile road crossings, and from the end point (8.8 miles) at the Oleson Cabin on Duffin Road.  (Arrangements can be made for those wanting a longer hike.)  Long pants, sturdy shoes, a hat, bug spray, water, and a snack are strongly recommended.  A state parks sticker is required for parking.

This free event is a good challenge for those curious about hiking the Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin’s only National Scenic Trail.  The annual “This Land is Your Land” hike is in recognition of National Public Lands Day — and sponsored by the Whitewater Ice Age Trail Community and the Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance.   For more information, please contact hike leader Andy Whitney at 262-949-0286.

All Metal Open House @ Wisconsin Makers, September 29

Wisconsin Makers, 200 E Clay Street, Whitewater, is having an All Metal Open House, Saturday, September 29, 9 am-1 pm. Help us celebrate all things metal at the MakerSpace. We will be welding, creating a Pile of Smiles, nail art and Hardware Art. We will make scratch molds here to be poured off-site. Our Blacksmith maker will be on hand to show the progress of our Modern Anvil Project.

If you made a Scratch Mold design at our Scratch Mold Workshop, Thursday, September 27, you will be able to pick up your finished metal creation at the MakerSpace at 1 pm.

Tag – Tuesday, September 25 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

From Wikipedia:

Tag is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Jeff Tomsic (in his directorial debut) and written by Rob McKittrick and Mark Steilen. The film is based on a true story that was published in The Wall Street Journal about a group of grown men, played by Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm, and Jeremy Renner, who spend one month a year playing the game of tag. Annabelle Wallis, Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones, and Leslie Bibb also star. It was released on June 15, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures, received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $77 million worldwide. To view the movie’s trailer, which contains adult themes and language, 

When: Tuesday, September 25 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Upcoming City and Community Meetings: Week of September 24 to September 30

WUSD School Board – Monday, September 24, 2018, 7:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office.

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City of Whitewater Common Council – Special Meeting – Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building.  **Joint meeting with Finance Committee**

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City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building. **Joint meeting with Common Council; joint meeting will adjourn to continuation of regular Finance Committee meeting. **

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The 2018 Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5K to take place on September 23

Photo by Tom Ganser

On Sept. 23, 2018 participants of all ages will line up at the starting line of the sixth annual DWS in Whitewater, Wisc. The DWS team is thrilled to see all our participants in September.

“We try to give the best experience to our runners and we wouldn’t be able to do that without our generous sponsors and wonderful volunteers,” DWS Executive Director Jeffery Knight said.

Below is a list and description of everything to expect in Sept. on race day weekend.

  • Pre-race dinner: We have a complimentary pre-race dinner for participants on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 4:30 pm – 7 pm The dinner is provided by A’viands and is located in the Hamilton Room of the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. On-site registration is available during the pre-race dinner too!
  • Race day activities: The activities start bright and early at 6:30 am with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Every participant of the DWS gets breakfast for free. On-site registration is available on race day as well. For a full schedule of the day visit http://runwhitewater.com
    • Wheelchair Division start is 7:55 am
    • Half marathon/half marathon relay start is 8 am
    • 5K start is 8:15 am
    • Pacer added: Special this year we added a pacer component to the half marathon! We’ll have eight pacers running on the course in bright orange shirts, so they’ll be easy to find. Participants can follow the pacer to keep a steady time for the 13.1 miles.
  • FREE childcare: Did you know the DWS offers free childcare to our participants? Our Kids Korral, is a combined effort of the UW-W’s College of Education & Professional Studies and Creative and Resourceful Educators to provide activities for children in a safe environment. The Kids Korral is for children six month to 10 years and they must be registered, this can be done at http://runwhitewater.com.
  • W3 Fit Kid Shuffle: Every year the DWS is in conjunction with the W3 Fit Kid Shuffle. It is a one-mile race for children 10 years and younger. The race begins at 9:15 am
  • Awards Ceremony: This year we split up the awards for the half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K. First, second and third (men and women) place finishers will receive a cash prize, $50 gift certificate to The Black Sheep in Whitewater and a drinking glass. All finishers of the half marathon, half marathon relay and 5k will receive a medal.
    • 5K awards start at 9:45 am
    • Half marathon and half marathon relay awards start at 10 am
  • Post-race party: This year’s post-race celebration will take place at 841 Brewhouse, located at 841 E Milwaukee St in Whitewater. Participants will come together with one free glass of either beer, wine or soda. The party is from 10:30 am to 1 pm
  • Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center is open from 9 am to 6 pm and participants can enjoy a free day pass.

“The activities we offer to our participants is exceptional compared to other road races,” DWS Race Director Dawson Miller said. “Activities like the Fit Kid Shuffle and the Kids Korral allow parents to run the course together knowing their children are having fun too.”

Monthly newsletters are emailed to participants and volunteers of the race. Message the DWS team on Facebook or email us at info@runwhitewater.com to receive the newsletter and stay up to date on all things involving the race.

For more information about the DWS contact Jeffery Knight by email, jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or by phone, 920.728.0662.

About the DWS

The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. All the proceeds from the race are donated to five local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater LEADS and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university and the school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquires email info@runwhitewater.com.