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🌱 Patch AM: Beloved musician’s final drive ended in a Caledonia crash
Also check out IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival on the Caledonia Patch calendar
Hello Caledonia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Beloved musician's final drive ended in a Caledonia crash
Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Midwest musician Jack Grassel dies following medical episode, car crash (fox6now.com) — A well-known Midwest musician, Jack Grassel, died after suffering a medical episode and crashing his car in Caledonia on Aug. 26. His wife and musical partner, Jill Jensen, recalls their decades of performing together and his long teaching career. Family and friends plan a celebration of his life on Oct. 18, as she leans on memories and their music for comfort. 
📸 Around Caledonia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caledonia
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- 4K & Kindergarten Staggered Start
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402 - All 4k & Kindergarten begins
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404 - RAMAC office closed at noon
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc 300 5th St, Racine, WI 53403
12:00 pm - Community Kick Off/Red Out
Horlick Hi Student Parking lot
3:00 pm - MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St. Racine
9:00 am - RAMAC office closed
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc 300 5th St, Racine, WI 53403 - No School K-12
Johnson El Racine, WI 53405 - NO SCHOOL (ALL GRADES) Labor Day
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406 - IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
, Milwaukee
9:00 am - Annual Barn Dance at the Caledonia Historical Village →
7330 5 Mile Rd, Racine
4:00 pm - ERV-toberfest- Food & beer Festival →
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
5:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
📣 Caledonia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SWG PTA Monthly Meeting
Southwood Glen Franklin, WI 53132
6:00 pm - All 4k & Kindergarten begins
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404 - 4K & Kindergarten Staggered Start
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402 - RAMAC office closed at noon
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc 300 5th St, Racine, WI 53403
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Come visit The Farm!
Activities include horse petting, silent auction, food and bake sale, riding opportunities, and live music. (Nextdoor The Village of Raymond) - Back-to-school season means busy mornings and busier roads.
As students head back to class, take a few extra moments to slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and school buses. Safe… (Nextdoor )
- Kerry Group posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator in Sturtevant. Apply here.
- United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Immediately Hiring in Sturtevant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caledonia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Racine
- America's Top Fire Service Leaders Meet at Wingspread VIII in Racine, Wisconsin (vernonparishjournal.com)
- Artist, volunteers celebrate community-supported art installation at downtown Racine Art Museum (tmj4.com)
- Racine Woman Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash (wlip.com)
Mount Pleasant
- Microsoft noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations (esgdive.com)
Ok Caledonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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