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Dear Young Professional,

  

With the holidays well underway we are working hard to get put forth a great year. With our 3 committee's defined (Community Service, Programing/Events and Professional Development) and Tara at the helm we are excited about what is to come. With that being said the year is not over yet...

They say this is the season of giving and here at YPR we'd like to hone in on that. So this Livewire is dedicated to focusing on the community by highlighting opportunities to volunteer and give back (with a few partner promotions and local events mixed in of course). 

 
With that said, don't forget continued volunteer needs for YPR are as follows:  
  • Community Service Committee Members
  • Professional Development Committee Members
  • Programming/Events Committee Members

 

What's ahead in 2014?  We 're glad you asked!

Our dodgeball scholarship....volunteer opportunities throughout Racine... RAMAC and YPR events... charities... new partnerships... business blenders... professional breakfasts... workshops... and much more!

 

To learn more or express interest in any of the YPR Committee please email Tara Panasewicz at tpanasewicz@johnsonbank.com.  

 
Sincerely,  
  
YPR
January Business Blender

     

RAMAC  

    

 

Date:  January 16, 2013

   

Time:  5:00 - 7:00pm

 

Location:  TBA

  

 

 Tara's Community Corner

 

Make a Difference...Be a Mentor!

 

Mentors work with students for an hour after school, in school.  They assist with homework and offer encouragement.  Most of our mentors work with elementary students.  Don't worry!  Nothing is beyond your academic grasp!  There are 8 sites where mentors are needed.  Mentor sites are all in Racine County and operate between 2:15 and 4:45 PM on various days of the week.

 

Mentoring is transforming.

 

Consider making a difference and contact SOAR today.

 

SOAR of Racine

www.soarofracine.org

soarofracine@att.net

262-498-9425

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities in the Community

  

 

Volunteer Center of RacineThe Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.  (VCRC) is offering its gift wrapping service at Regency Mall again this holiday season.  We are looking for volunteers to wrap, who can commit to a 3 hour shift during mall operating hours, starting Nov 29th until Christmas Eve. This is a fun volunteer opportunity to do with friends.  Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.

 

The Caledonia Historical Society has a volunteer opening for an accountant to prepare quarterly reports. Call Larry McCalvy at 262.639.7732 or email: wa9jmo@wi.net.

Regency Mall greeter volunteer positions are available in the "Team Happiness" project benefitting the Volunteer Center for December 13th, 14th, & 15th. Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.

Regency Mall greeter volunteer positions are available in the "Team Happiness" project benefitting the Volunteer Center for December 13th, 14th, & 15th. Volunteers are asked to wear dark pants/skirt with a white shirt, so that they are signified as a team in the mall. They will have a Team Happiness tag to wear, a Santa hat, and a bag that holds coupon flyers to hand out. Also, Coke, who is sponsoring this, is asking volunteers to hand out a Diet Coke in the Taylor Swift cans, which must be cold. There will be coolers with ice so that the Coke will be cold. Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.

 

The Racine Police Department has volunteer opportunities to staff the Regency Mall Community Information Center. Duties include answering phones, taking messages, greeting the public and handing out literature. All applicants must be over 21 years of age. Training will be provided. Call 262.598.4140 and leave a message.

 

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has current elementary and middle school mentoring openings.  The next mentor meeting will be at the Volunteer Center Monday, December 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. Call RSVP at 262.886.9612.

 

Would you like to help seniors with their 2013 tax returns? The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for tax counselors for Racine County. Training sessions take place in January and tax returns are completed during February and March. Contact Mary Johns at 262.456.1015 or sign up at http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/.

 

Bethesda Thrift Shop, 3701 Durand Ave., in Racine has volunteer openings. Call 920.544.5849 or email joe.smoot@mailblc.org.

 

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin has volunteer opportunities to help detect vision problems of kindergarten students in Racine Unified School District.  Email bridget@preventblindnesswisconsin.org or call 414.765.0505.

 

The Veterans' Treatment Court has volunteer opportunities for veteran mentors and volunteer coordinators. Email hofmeister.jen@live.com or call 262.632.1780.

 

Meals on Wheels has openings for volunteer drivers on routes east and west of the Interstate. Drivers must provide reliable transportation, a valid license and insurance. A mileage stipend is available. Call Debbie at 262.637.0727 or 1.877.637.0327 - "SO NO SENIOR GOES HUNGRY"

 

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF) has volunteer openings in its Community Services Gardening Program.  Up to four volunteers are needed to instruct inmate workers this fall. Call Brenda LaBelle for more information: 262.638.1999 x2907.

 

The Blood Center of Wisconsin, Inc. has "Café Volunteer" openings at the Racine Donor Center at 1120 South Sunny Slope Drive.  Call 414.937.6364 or email maria.radomski@bcw.edu for more information.

Inspire Wisconsin needs your expertise!  Volunteer to be an online "Career Coach" for middle and high school students exploring careers throughout Racine County. Contact John Siegert at the Racine County Workforce Development Center at 262.638.6632; john.siegert@goracine.org.

 

ITNRacineCounty™ has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to Racine County seniors and visually impaired people. Call 262.554.1091, visit http://itnracinecounty.org/, or email laura.garski@itnracinecounty.org.

 

Pay a virtual visit to The Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc. at:

www.facebook.com/volunteercenterofracine

www.volunteercenterofracine.org

 

 

Partner Promotions...
  
 
At the Racine Theatre Guild for the holidays is the spectacular Broadway musical, Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." Performances are on two weekends, Dec. 6-8 and 13-15.
Funnyman John McGivern takes the stage Dec. 28 & 29 in "Home for the Holidays."
To celebrate the New Year, RTG is remounting "The Rocky Horror Show" on Dec. 31, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
 Call 262-633-4218 or visit www.racinetheatre.org for tickets and information.
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Theatrical Screening of A CHRISTMAS STORY
Friday, December 20
Racine Civic Centre - Memorial Hall, Racine
 
Tickets On Sale Now!
 
RACINE, WI (Monday, November 18, 2013) -  A special 30th anniversary screening of "A Christmas Story" will be featured at Racine Civic Centre - Memorial Hall managed by VenuWorks on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m.  Don't miss the chance to see this holiday classic on the big screen.  The film will be hosted by Ian Petrella.  Petrella portrayed Randy Parker, Ralphie's little brother, in the 1983 film. 
 
Ian Petrella will be available for a question & answer session, meet & greet opportunity and autograph signing following both screenings.   
 
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Racine Civic Centre Box Office (262.636.9229) located at Festival Hall (5 Fifth St.), Ticketmaster.com, and Ticketmaster outlets.  Tickets are $5 for children 10 years old and younger.  Adult tickets are $10.
 
 
 

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Law Enforcement Agencies throughout Racine County are currently collecting new or gently used children's books for the annual Cops 'n Kids book giveaway being held on December 21st.   There are collection boxes at EVERY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN RACINE COUNTY!!!! You can drop children's books off at the following locations during normal business hours:

Racine County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Center-717 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine 
Patrol Station-14116 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant
Racine PD -730 Center Street, Racine
Caledonia PD-6900 Nicholson Road, Racine
Mt. Pleasant PD-8811 Campus Drive, Racine
Wind Point PD-4725 Lighthouse Drive, Racine
Town of Norway PD-6419 Heg Park Road, Waterford
Union Grove Village Hall-925 15th Avenue, Union Grove
Town Of Burlington-32288 Bushnell Road, Burlington
City of Burlington PD-224 East Jefferson Street, Burlington
Town of Waterford-415 North Milwaukee Street, Waterford
Village of Waterford-122 North 2nd Street, Waterford

 

 

The book giveaway will take place on December 21st, 9:00am -1200pm at the Racine Civic Centre Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, in the city of Racine.

 

Help us make this the biggest book giveaway ever! Any questions contact Inv. Tracy Hintz at 262.636.3190 or Racine County Sheriff's Office on Facebook.

 

Thank you!!

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What are your plans to ring in 2014?

 

Spend New Year's Eve Celebrating at the Racine Marriott.
Couples and Family Packages Available.

 

Book your reservation today at 262-886-6100!

 

 

 

 
Partner Promotions...Special Feature!

  

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - BUNNY SIBLINGS HOP INTO HOLIDAY CLASSIC! 

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.ticketmaster.com,

Festival Hall Box Office (262) 636-9229 or www.racinecc.com for more information
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Racine, WI - They hopped across the country playing for packed-houses of delighted fans last year. Now, join the beloved bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, as they take to the stage at the Racine Civic Centre's Memorial Hall on December 10th at 6:30 PM for their most magical performance yet. Koba Entertainment is pleased to present its latest theatrical production, Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite. Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite - Max and Ruby are ready to bring this holiday classic to a new generation of fans this fall.

 

It's a glistening snowy winter evening and Max and Ruby have been anxiously waiting for the most spectacular event of the year: seeing The Nutcracker ballet with Grandma. Imagine their disappointment when a snow storm keeps them at home!

 

A story of the Nutcracker will have to do! So vivid is Grandma's storytelling that the characters in the ballet come to life right before their very eyes!

 

Max and Ruby marvel at the sight of many enchanting guests, including a Spanish bullfighter, the Sugar Plum Fairy and a runaway gingerbread man. Ruby is eager to participate in their exquisite dance, but it's Max who steals the show! Whether it was the sweets, or their lively imaginations, Max and Ruby head off to bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads!

 

With the classic notes of Tchaikovsky guiding their journey, Max and Ruby bring fun and adventure to this whimsical tale. A production created for the whole family to enjoy right in time for the holiday season.

 

About Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite

Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is the newest live show produced by Koba Entertainment. The company's roster of celebrated theatrical productions also includes Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon and The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens.

 

Set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky as well as delightful original songs, this 90-minute event boasts captivating original choreography by Patti Caplette - who has professionally danced in over 100 ballet performances of the Nutcracker with Canada's leading dance companies: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet - beautiful costumes by designer, Anne Armit, and breathtaking sets by Gemini Award-winner, Brian Purchaluk.

 

Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Making their television debut in 2002, Max & Ruby's playful high jinx are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.

 

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - Racine Civic Centre's Memorial Hall

 

For all box office and ticket information, visit: www.MaxandRubyonTour.com or www.racinecc.com.

 

About Koba Entertainment

A prominent producer of original family musicals, Koba Entertainment has been captivating audiences throughout the world with celebrated characters from literature, television, and pop culture.  Koba Entertainment productions have enchanted people of all ages in more than 165 North American cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. Production credits for young audiences include: Max and Ruby, The Backyardigans, Toopy and Binoo, The Doodlebops, Caillou and Franklin.

 

More information can be found at www.koba-entertainment.com.

 

About Paquin Entertainment Group

Paquin Entertainment is one of Canada's premier entertainment agencies with offices operating out of Winnipeg and Toronto. Its agency division proudly represents over 150 artists including Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bachman & Turner, K'NAAN, Tegan & Sara, The Sheepdogs, Matt Andersen, and Serena Ryder. While artist management and concert promotion spurred the establishment of the company, Founder/CEO Gilles Paquin's vision was infinite. Today, he continues to push the company to expand, evolve and diversify. Paquin Entertainment Group's portfolio holds over 25 years of global experience ranging from agency, talent management, corporate consulting and theatre/film.

 

More information can be found at www.paquinentertainment.com.

 

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For more information please contact:

Racine Civic Centre | Rik Edgar | 263.636.9229 | redgar@racinecc.com
 
    
  
300 5th Street
Racine, Wisconsin 53403
262-634-1931
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