PACK YOUR PICNIC BASKET, GRAB YOUR BLANKET OR CHAIRS AND ENJOY AN EVENING IN ISLAND PARK ALONG THE ROOT RIVER.
ENJOY THE MUSIC OF "SWEETSHIEKS*", WHILE YOU MUNCH ON THE GOODIES IN YOUR PICNIC BASKET.
THIS FREE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE ROOT RIVER COUNCIL. DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK ARE APPRECIATED.
Come join us for a fun time at Music In Island park on Saturday August 21st from 5pm-8pm.
Bring your friends and family and let's connect as a community! Sharing laughter and joy through food and music. Bring a non-perishable food item for donations. Let support our local families in need!!
There will be Culver's ice cream, music from the Sweet Sheiks, and a donation table full of our merchandise to support our great cause of bringing the community back to the river.
I look forward to seeing you all there!!
https://www.facebook.com/sweetsheiks
ENJOY THE MUSIC OF "SWEETSHIEKS*", WHILE YOU MUNCH ON THE GOODIES IN YOUR PICNIC BASKET.
THIS FREE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE ROOT RIVER COUNCIL. DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK ARE APPRECIATED.
Come join us for a fun time at Music In Island park on Saturday August 21st from 5pm-8pm.
Bring your friends and family and let's connect as a community! Sharing laughter and joy through food and music. Bring a non-perishable food item for donations. Let support our local families in need!!
There will be Culver's ice cream, music from the Sweet Sheiks, and a donation table full of our merchandise to support our great cause of bringing the community back to the river.
I look forward to seeing you all there!!
https://www.facebook.com/sweetsheiks
River Bank Clean up
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Please join the Root River Council members and volunteers for a river bank clean up, April 22nd 9am to 12pm. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Meet at 9am at the Colonial Park parking lot.
The Root River Council will be removing trash and invasive species from section s of the root river in and near colonial park. Hope to see you there. All you need to bring is your gloves, work shoes/boots and work clothes. All tools needed will be supplied. Thank you for your participation. |
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
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Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with CDC and Wisconsin DHS guidelines and suggested social distancing practices, the 2020 Root River Council Ice Cream Social has been cancelled. The next Ice Cream Social event is tentatively scheduled for summer of 2021. Please stay tuned for updates.
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Annual Meeting
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The Root River Council holds an annual meeting presenting the highlights and work we do for that year, provide opportunities for the community for input, become a member and support the Council.
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Water Street Redevelopment Project
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This plan envisions the rebirth of the Root River Corridor as the heart of the City and a hub for economic growth by capitalizing on Racine’s unique geography within the Chicago-Milwaukee MegaCity.
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Horlick Dam
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A public service sponsored by: Wisconsin DNR, Racine County, SEWRPC, and Root River Council. The Root River Council provided community workshops and a technical report to Racine County.
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West Bluff Plan
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The WestBluff Plan (Mound Avenue) aims to create an off-street riverfront pathway, outdoor classroom, and overlook from former industrial properties and blighted lots.
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Photo Contest
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This year the RRC will once again hold a 2021 Photo Contest representing the diversity of life that thrives in and along our river, hidden discoveries, and the plain and simple beauty. Check out these great photos that were submitted and selected from our 2011 event.
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