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WUSD 5th Grade Choirs Perform – Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 pm

The 5th Grade choir performs during their Winter Concert.

The 5th-grade choirs from Lakeview, Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools join together Tuesday evening, May 15 for their Spring Concert.

The concert will be held at the Whitewater High School auditorium at 7:00 pm and is free to the community. We will be taking a collection for the Whitewater Food Pantry. Over 100 students sing in this combined choir.

Come hear music from around the world and the musical “Hairspray”.

Directors for the group are Francesca Hanson, Christine Hayes, and Val Troxel. Piano accompanist is Barb Taylor and Lydia Wiley-Deal will be featured on flute along with drummers from Lincoln.

Upcoming City Meetings: Week of May 14 through May 20

Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday, May 14, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building, William D. Kyle Board Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater School Board – Special Meeting #1 – Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office. For agenda, 

Whitewater School Board – Special Meeting #2 – Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 7:30 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office. For agenda, 

Whitewater Finance Committee – Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 7:00 am,  City of Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board – Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Aquatic Center Conference Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater CDA Board of Directors – Thursday, May 17, 2018, 5:30 pm, Innovation Center – Room 105. For agenda, 

Whitewater Fire Department Inc. Business Meeting – Thursday, May 17, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Fire Dept Large Meeting Room. For agenda, 

9th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition announced

9th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition

July 5 – 29, 2018

Cultural Arts Center

Open to all photographers — beginning, intermediate, and accomplished photographers of all ages are invited to submit their photographs.

Judges will name 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize winners in each of three divisions: Youth/Teen (ages 18 and under), Amateur (ages 19 and up), and Accomplished (any age). Judges will also name a Best of Show Award and attendees of the exhibit will vote for a Viewers’ Choice Award. Each prize and award will include a cash prize.

Full information including rules and entry forms available at: http://www.whitewaterarts.org/fran‐achen‐2018.html

For tips on basic framing, please refer to the free video, “Basic Photo Framing Using Frame Kits”, available at: https://www.jmacpix.com/blog/2017/2/25/basic-framing-video-class

 For other questions please contact the event’s chairperson, Jeff McDonald, at jeff.mcdonald@gaelicarts.com

Important Dates

Entry Form Deadline: Thursday, June 14

Photo Drop-Off: Thursday, June 28, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Cultural Arts Center.

Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: Sunday, July 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Cultural Arts Center. Awards will be presented at about 2 pm.

Photo Pick-Up: Sunday, July 29, from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Tea Party to Benefit Bassett House Endowment Fund, Register Deadline – May 13

Photos from last year’s event:

 

Helping Hands Bake Sale – Thursday, May 10 from 9 am – Noon

Fairhaven Senior Center will be having a bake sale / single serving meal sale from 9 am – 12 noon. The public is welcome to come purchase any of these items during the time of the sale.   Some examples of single-serve meals are – bbq and bun, hot beef and bun, lasagna, scalloped potatoes, and ham, etc.

All proceeds go to the Crosspointe Helping Hands Benevolence Ministry. This fund helps families in need of financial assistance whether rent, utilities, food, gas to get to work. Last year, 15 families in Walworth, Jefferson, and Rock Co were assisted from the proceeds of this sale.

If interested in donating, all items can be dropped off on Wednesday, May 9 at the Whitewater Campus or Fairhaven reception desk between 9 am – 4 pm. Single Servings Meals must be pre-packaged before dropping off.

If interested in helping with the sale or have any questions, please contact Robin Sdano at rsdano@crosscc.org.

Lady Bird – May 8 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

At the 90th Academy Awards, Lady Bird was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Gerwig, Best Actress, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role.  At the 75th Golden Globe Awards, it was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (won), Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Ronan (won), Best Supporting Actress for Metcalf, and Best Screenplay. At the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards, it was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

When: May 8  at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

 

Upcoming City Meetings: Week of May 7 through May 13

Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater School Board – Special Meeting – Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office – William D. Kyle Board Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater Police and Fire Commission – Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 7:45 pm,  City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater City Outdoor Market Today!

The Whitewater City Market returns to its outdoor location at 301 W Whitewater Street today from 4 – 7 pm.  Click on the Facebook post below for a complete list of vendors and entertainment.

Be sure to follow the Whitewater City Market on Facebook for updates on market dates and any last minute information about each market day.