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Racine, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Racine families can get free summer meals starting now
  • Racine’s free financial counseling is ending—what program may replace its impact?
  • Racine community remembers the life of Patricia Ann Heinrichs

Also on today's calendar: "The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Benner Beats Hunger expands to 10 sites across Racine County this summer (racinecountyeye.com) — Families in Racine can get free weekday meals for kids—and in many cases adults—this summer through the expanded Benner Beats Hunger program at 10 sites across Racine County. Run with Racine Unified and local partners, the effort expects to serve up to 50,000 meals and is seeking donations, which will be matched by the Dominican Sisters, to cover food for caregivers on fixed incomes.
   

• Financial Counseling Center in Racine to Close After a Successful 5-Year Run (wgtd.org) — A free Financial Empowerment Center serving City of Racine residents will close June 30 after five years, following the end of federal COVID relief funding. City leaders say the program helped hundreds reduce debt and build savings, and are now backing a new “Rehabbed and Ready” initiative offering up to $25,000 to fix up vacant or rundown homes for owner-occupants.
   

• Patricia Ann Heinrichs, 89, of Racine (racinecountyeye.com) — Racine is mourning the passing of 89-year-old Patricia Ann Heinrichs, a lifelong resident whose faith and family were at the center of her life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Erie Street, with visitation an hour before and entombment at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Friends!
    My name is Bella and I’m a Level 1 stylist at Tangles Salon Studio. I’m currently looking to gain more clientele and expand my portfolio. I was born… (Nextdoor Wind Point)
  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Jasper was lost on June 05, 2026 and was last seen near Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin If you have information on his location,… (Nextdoor 6th/Main)
  • Imperial Dade posted a job opening for Transportation Manager (Transportation) in Racine. Apply here.
  • S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Manager, Demand Planning Center of Excellence in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Pleasant

  • Habitat for Humanity remodels Mead Street home (racinecountyeye.com)
  • Microsoft hosting direct open house June 23, says Sturtevant noise complaints have been resolved (racinecountyeye.com)
  • Just Hired: Deborah Bowale (wiu.edu)

Sturtevant

  • Aging Well Resource Fairs feature kringle taste contest, highlight the gift of connection (racinecountyeye.com)
  • Rival passes Wisconsin's Mark Johnson for title of highest-paid NCAA women's hockey coach (journaltimes.com)

Ok Racine! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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