🌱 How Burlington workouts are fueling one mom’s unexpected Paralympics dream
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In today's newsletter:
- How Burlington workouts are fueling one mom’s unexpected Paralympics dream
Also on today's calendar: Companion Planting: Magic, Myth, or Science and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 52, low: 31.
- Sunday: Sunshine, a shower; windy, with a high of 49 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waterford mom aims for Paralympics after diagnosis (fox6now.com) — A Waterford mother who trains at Burn Boot Camp in Burlington is pushing through chronic pain and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to complete Milwaukee’s Mother’s Day 5K and ultimately chase a 2028 Paralympics dream. Her journey, which began after losing the ability to walk during pregnancy, highlights the support she’s found locally and her determination to inspire her children. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 April Retreat with Richard Miller – In-Person Meditation Retreat
Enlightened Living Center, 125 E State St, Burlington
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Companion Planting: Magic, Myth, or Science
Burlington Garden Center , 5205 Mormon Rd , Burlington
10:00 am -
Battle of the Books Scrimmage at Wheatland
Wheatland Center El Burlington, WI 53105
4:15 pm -
Track Meet @ Westosha Central
Wheatland Center El Burlington, WI 53105
3:30 pm -
Music as a Medium: The Wellness and Connection Series — Music Wellness with McKenzie
Riverside Studio - A Crystal Apothecary Shop & Wellness Center , 404 S Front St , Burlington
7:30 pm -
Music as a Medium: The Wellness and Connection Series
Riverside Studio - A Crystal Apothecary Shop & Wellness Center , 404 S Front St , Burlington
7:30 pm -
Safe sitter essentials - Aurora Wellness Center Burlington
Aurora Wellness Center , 300 McCanna Pkwy , Burlington
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Integrity celebration center , 2789 Browns Lake Dr , Burlington
3:30 pm -
Wheatland Presents: Willa Wonka
Wheatland Center El Burlington, WI 53105
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Wheatland Presents: Willa Wonka
Wheatland Center El Burlington, WI 53105
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Vibrational Healing
Riverside Studio - A Crystal Apothecary Shop & Wellness Center , 101 N Front St , Burlington
6:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How about those storms last night?
I live in Burlington. I was fortunate not to lose power EXCEPT my bathroom, one bedroom, and the hallway lost power. I checked all the breakers and… (Nextdoor Spring Valley Rd)
- Nestle posted a job opening for Senior Production Manager in Burlington. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Pizza Maker Starting Up to $12/Hr (02102) 2088 Milwaukee Ave in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterford
- Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford (fox6now.com)
- 2026 All-Racine County Boys Basketball: St. Catherine's sweeps player, coach of the year awards (racinecountyeye.com)
- Tornado's Confirmed, Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency (715newsroom.com)
East Troy
- National Weather Service: 4 Tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin on Tuesday (wisn.com)
- You'll Absolutely Love These 6 Day Trips You Can Take By Train In Wisconsin (familydestinationsguide.com)
- Neighbors near East Troy picking up the pieces after EF-1 tornado cuts through their community (tmj4.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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