WHS Choirs and WHS Ringers Concert – Wednesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm

The WHS Choirs and WHS Ringers will present their “Eye of the Beholder” concert on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm. in the WHS Auditorium.  Admission is free.

The concert’s theme is focused on the visual arts, color, and beauty. The concert will also feature two student visual artists who will each create a painting during the concert. Near the end of the concert, the paintings will be revealed and awards and special recognitions will be presented. Art created by choir students will be on display.

Come and enjoy this unique concert at WHS!

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: