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Whitewater Oasis is this Saturday and 2/3 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 pm.  All are welcome!

No entry fee and great fun things to do, see and vendors for the whole family.

The Centering Prayer was developed as a response to the Vatican II invitation to revive the contemplative teachings of early Christianity and present them in updated formats. Today Centering Prayer is practiced by people all around the world, creating local and global networks of Christians in communion with Christ and each other and contributing to the renewal of the contemplative dimension of Christianity.

You will find the consistent practice of centering prayer to be transformative. It offers spiritual gifts as we become more and more conscious of the Presence of our loving God, even in the midst of our daily activities. Centering Prayer can inspire us to become kinder, more compassionate people. This practice also offers additional gifts personal to each individual.

Each session would begin by discussing a chapter of the book Open Heart, Open Mind by Rev. Thomas Keating. This book offers practical and spiritual insights into the practice and the fruits received from centering prayer.

In centering prayer, we welcome God’ presence and action within us and then we let go of thinking and simply sit in the intimacy of God’s presence.

The first gathering is scheduled for Monday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 11 of Berry Hall.

Meetings would be every other Monday at the same time and place.

If you have any questions please call Jacquie Titus at 262-458-2678.

Presented by Adult Faith Formation, St. Patrick Catholic Church of Whitewater.

The honor was granted as part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide youth volunteer recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

By selecting Heidi as its top youth volunteer, WMS has advanced her application for state-level judging in the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

Prudential will announce Wisconsin’s top youth volunteers of the year on February 6, 2018.

For more information on the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: 

Eric is the Superintendent for DeForest schools since July 2016. 

He was an administrator for the Whitewater Unified School District for 11 years. He served as middle school principal for six years, and his final five years in Whitewater as the District Administrator.

Eric was “hooded” in Dec 2017 at Monona Terrace by Tom Ganser.

The performance will be held in the Light Recital Hall, and will feature four movements played by Cristina Ballatori on the flute, Christian Ellenwood on the clarinet, Matthew Sintchak on the saxophone, and Suzanne Geoffery on the oboe. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased for adults ($10), seniors over 65 ($9), children under 18 ($3), and UW-Whitewater students with a valid ID ($3) by calling 262-472-2222, going online , or by visiting the Greenhill Box Office.

The concert will include a variety of pieces written specifically for the woodwind instrumental combination. The musicians will be performing the jazzy piece “American Counterpoint” by David Gillingham, the multi-movement “Eclectic Trio” by Catherine McMichael, contemporary movement “Intermezzi” by Thierry Escaich, and a premiere of a brand-new piece of work from performer Christian Ellenwood. Matthew Sintchak states, “We’re very excited about this new faculty ensemble and our first public performance! We’re also thrilled to be premiering a new work written for us by a trio member and faculty colleague, Christian Ellenwood. There will be something for everyone on this program!”.

The performance is also a part of the 1st Annual “Woodwind Mania Clinic”, held on Saturday, January 27. The clinic will feature classes and recitals with UW-Whitewater faculty and guest artists, classes for woodwind players of all ages and ability levels, mass ensembles for each instrument, exhibitors, and more.

The Music Mosaic series benefits the UW-Whitewater Music Department’s Scholarship Fund, which allows for the opportunity to recognize students for their talents and academic excellence. The next performance to be held within the Music Mosaic series is the Whitewater Chamber Players, which will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 10 in the Light Recital Hall. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased for adults ($10), seniors over 65 ($9), children under 18 ($3), and UW-Whitewater students with a valid ID ($3) by calling 262-472-2222, going online , or by visiting the Greenhill Box Office.

The annual meeting of the Cemetery Association of Whitewater will be held Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the recreation room of Blackhawk Manor, 1155 Blackhawk Ln.

The UW-Extension Master Gardener Program in Walworth and Rock Counties is offering the opportunity to join their volunteer team in 2018.

For registration information, 

LEVEL 1 TRAINING DATE: Alternating Wednesdays starting Feb.7, 2018
TIME: 9AM-12PM
WHERE: Irvin L. Young Memorial Library – Whitewater

With the arrival of winter, families, students, and community members often inquire how decisions to close or delay school are made and communicated. If school is delayed or closed, the goal is to make a decision by 5:00 AM. In making the decision, the District Administrator drives the roads and consults with Nelson’s Bus Service, local snowplow drivers, and area district administrators. They will broadcast the decision on television and radio stations as well as communicate electronically via the WUSD website and Infinite Campus. If the wind chill is sustained at -35 degrees F or a Wind Chill Warning is issued, most school districts will close, although this is a local decision.

While the district has the responsibility to close school due to weather, no decision of theirs overrides the judgment of parents. If parents have a sincere concern for the safety of their children, they can certainly keep them home or remove them from school early.

Recordatorio sobre los retrasos o cancelaciones debido al clima

Con la llegada del invierno, las familias, estudiantes y los miembros de la comunidad a menudo se preguntan sobre las decisiones y comunicaciones que se toman acerca de cerrar la escuela o retrasar el inicio de clases. Si se cierra la escuela o se retrasa el inicio de clases, nuestra meta es tomar esas decisiones hasta las 5:00 AM. Para tomar una decisión, el administrador del distrito maneja por las calles y consulta con el servicio de buses Nelson , con los empleados locales que limpian las calles y con los otros administradores del distrito. Una vez que se haya tomado una decisión, ésta será anunciada en los canales de television y de radio y la comunicaremos también electrónicamente a través de la página web del distrito y de Infinite Campus. Si el viento frío se mantiene a -35 F o se anuncia una advertencia de vientos frios, la mayoria de distritos escolares cierran sus escuelas, aun cuando la decisión es tomada a nivel local. Si bien el distrito tiene la responsabilidad de cerrar la escuela debido al clima severo, ninguna decisión nuestra va antes que la de los padres. Si los padres tienen una sincera preocupación por la seguridad de sus hijos, ellos pueden mantenerlos en casa o retirarlos temprano de la escuela.