. Meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 to discuss "Moo" by Jane Smiley and Dec. 6 to discuss "Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman" by Elizabeth Buchan. Open to adults. Registration is not required.

. 9:30-10 a.m. Oct. 13 and 20 for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Programs are 20 to 30 minutes long and expose babies to language, books and play activities. In-person registration is required.

Call 942-3700 for the following events, which will be held at the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; Simmons Library, 711 59th Place; Southwest Library, 3838 79th Ave.; and Uptown Library, 2419 63rd St.

. 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Southwest. Horticulture educator Barbara Larson will show how to create garden gold (compost) from recycled leaves and other plant debris in the backyard. Open to adults. Call to register.

. 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Southwest and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Simmons. Features leaf stories, art and music. Children 3 and older and families welcome. Children 5 and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

75 7th St. Announces the following events. A sign-language interpreter is available with one week's notice. Call the Adult Services Department at 636-9217 or the Youth Services Department at 636-9245 or visit the library's Web site at www.racinelib.lib.wi.us .

. The following films will be shown in the first-floor Meeting Room: "Behind the Labels: Garment Workers on U.S. Saipan," Oct. 10; "Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation," Oct. 17 and 24. Each program will be 6:45-8:45 p.m., with the film running less than an hour, followed by a discussion. Registration is not required. Films are intended for mature teens and adults.

. 2 p.m. Oct. 17 with Peg Nugent of the Southeast Wisconsin Area Agency of Aging. Nugent will explain how Medicare Part D, the new prescription drug insurance program, will work and will provide information for eligible adults. Registration is not required.

. Offers a sampling of youth programs offered throughout the year from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 for children in grades two through six. Children may attend any or all of the following: Create Your Own Origami, Kitchen Science, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; All Ages Story Time, Reader's Theater, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; pizza lunch and Book bingo, 11:30 a.m. to noon; Create Even More Origami, Reuse, Recycle, Recreate, 12:45-1:30 p.m.; pumpkin decorating, 1:45-2:30 p.m.; snacks and a movie, "Because of Winn Dixie," 2:45-4:30 p.m. Space is limited to 15 per program and registration forms are at the Youth Services Department. A pizza lunch will be offered for $5.

. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 for preschool through grade school-age children and their families. Visit Australia through stories, music, crafts and a snack. Registration is recommended.

. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 for ages 8-12. Includes scary crafts, tales and games. Bring a sandwich; the rest of lunch is provided. Registration required.

. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays through Oct. 31. Program includes stories, finger plays, songs and a craft project based on a weekly theme. Registration is required.

. Earrings to Go will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 for all skill levels. Complete three pairs of earrings with sterling silver ear wires. Classes limited to eight. Samples on view at the library. Cost is $35 and includes all materials. Registration and pre-payment required.

. Oct. 26 at the Cotton Exchange, Highway 20 and Route 83, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and food from 6:30-8 p.m. This year's theme is "Fall Frolic." Tickets are $13 each or two for $25 and available at the library. Proceeds will benefit the development of the audio and video collection at the library.

. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for grades K-4. Children are welcome to come in costume for stories, games, snacks and prizes. Registration is required. Call or stop in.

Call (262) 554-9997 or (800) 566-4060 to register for the following classes, which are held at the Racine Red Cross office, 4521 Taylor Ave.; Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St.; Kenosha Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road. Registration also is accepted in person at the Racine office.

. 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Racine office. Participants must have been certified in CPR within the last 12 months. Cost is $46 or $35 for adult CPR review only.

East Side Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave., Racine. Offering the following classes. Full payment is required to register for class. Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours before the class with a $3 fee. Classes are limited to 35 people. Call 752-1682, e-mail empaulinfo@caledoniawiparkrec.com or visit v www.caledoniawi.com .

All classes are held from 6:30-9 p.m. at the East Side Community Center. A minimum of eight people and a maximum of 15 people are needed. Cost of each class is $10 and includes all supplies. Out of the Box Designs, Oct. 19; Matte Board Journals, Dec. 7.

. Classes include: Project II, Oct. 13-14; Word II, Oct. 20; Excel II, Oct 27; PowerPoint II, Nov. 3; Access II, Nov. 10; Word III; MOS Exam Review, Word 2003 Core, Dec. 1; MOS Exam Review, Excel 2003 Core, Dec. 8; MOS Exam Review, Word 2002, Dec. 15; MOS Exam Review, Excel 2002, Dec. 22. All classes will be offered at BioCATT on the Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave. The cost is $100 for one-day workshops and $200 for two-day workshops. Call 741-8518 or visit www.gtc.edu/bisd to register.

. Applications are being accepted for females in grades seven through 12 who wish to explore a career in a technology field. The series will be Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 at the LakeView Advanced Technology Center in Pleasant Prairie. The series includes hands-on labs in robotics, computer-aided design, physics and information technology. Cost is $75 for all four classes. Call 564-3400 for a registration packet.

. The following workshops are being offered to help small and medium manufacturers cut waste and improve business results: Value Stream Mapping, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20, cost is $250, which includes workshop materials and lunch; Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Nov. 10; Quick Change-over, Dec. 15. All will be at BioCATT on the Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave. Call 564-2498 or visit www.gtc.edu/bisd to register.

5500 1st Ave. Call 653-4140 for information on the following classes and workshops. Unless otherwise noted, advance paid registration is required. Friends of the Museum members and seniors receive a discount on all workshops.

The following artists will give free demonstrations in the studio: Pat Frieman, lace making, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 15; Kathryn Comstock, pen and ink drawing, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 16. The studio is informal, and guests can drop in any time. The studio is in the Fine Art Gallery on the second floor.

Offering the following classes and workshops for adults and teens at Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Wustum and Racine Art Museum members receive class discounts. Call 636-9177 to register.

. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15. Create a basket suitable for gathering pine cones or holding dried flowers. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members, plus a $12 supply fee to the instructor.

. Classes are for all skill levels and require a $45 supply fee. Intro to PMC, 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 17 and 24; PMC Charm Bracelet, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 14; Reversible Texture Pendant or Earrings, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22; Hollow Beads, 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22; Capturing Nature in Silver, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Clasps, 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19; PMC All Day Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3, supply fee is $80. Classes are $32-$48 for members and $40-$60 for non-members.

. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Features a wine tasting and wine bottle candle decorating demonstration. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. One wine bottle candle included in registration fee; additional wine bottles may be purchased for $15. Must be 21 or older.

. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI) in Sturtevant for current and prospective entrepreneurs. Topics incudes setting marketing goals, understanding your customer, common advertising mistakes, developing a budget, different types of ads and how and where to advertise. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 898-7414.

Offering the following classes at Waterford High School, 507 W. Main St.; Trailside School, 615 N. Milwaukee St.; Woodfield School, 905 Barnes Drive; Fox River School, 921 W. Main St.; and Evergreen Elementary, 817 W. Main St. A complete brochure and registration form available online at www.waterford.k12.wi.us . Call 534-4055 or e-mail waterfordrecreation@yahoo.com .

. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 1-29 in Waterford High, Room 156, for ages 17 to adult. Learn about loan investments, mutual funds, tax advantaged, management risk and long- and short-terms. Cost is $20.

Self-Defense for Women from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Waterford High School, 100 Field Drive; Oct. 22 or Nov.19 at the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Choose one of three class dates. Cost is $10 a person or $15 for two people. Classes available only to residents of western Racine County; open to females ages 12 to adult. Participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Send registration with preferred class date and check to WRCHD/WPS, 156 E. State St., Burlington, WI 53105. Call 763-4937 or (800) 688-4930 with questions.

Offering free entertainment at the Veterans Memorials Building, lower hall, 588 Milwaukee Ave. (Highway 36). The 91st season features: vocalist Jodi Karow, Oct. 26; Dan Miller, trumpet, Nov. 30; Bits and Pieces, young talent show, March 22; Burlington High School A Capella Choir, April 26. Refreshments are served after every program. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Membership to the Burlington Lyceum is $5 a year; guests do not need to be a member to attend shows. Call 763-3606.

Musical will be staged 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 14-23 in the Wartburg Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors/students. Call 551-6661 or e-mail theatretickets@carthage.edu .

Announces its 19th season of chamber music. Season tickets are available now at $50 for adults, $40 for seniors and $20 for students. A Flexpass can be purchased for four admissions to any combination of concerts. Unless otherwise noted, individual tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for students. Call 634-3250 for tickets or visit www.choralartsonline.org .

All shows will be staged at the Malt House Theatre, 109 N. Main St., Burlington. Individual tickets available two weeks prior to opening night. Tickets available at the box office from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the theater or at the Daily Brew, 557 Milwaukee Ave., during regular business hours. Call 763-9873.

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Oct. 14-30. Comedy follows a husband and wife when the husband adopts a female dog, played by a woman. Tickets are $10.

Performing a new Halloween-themed concert Oct. 28 in the newly renovated Memorial Hall, 72 7th St., with music from "Harry Potter," "E.T." and other John Williams selections. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be offered in several categories. Table seats are $20 for four, eight or 10 people. Individual seats are $14 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and younger. Call 636-9285.

2519 Northwestern Ave. Presenting the following shows. Discounts are given to seniors, students, season-ticket subscribers and groups. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and one hour before each performance. For tickets, call 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org or e-mail rtgstaff@racinetheatre.org .

. Fast-paced Halloween thriller will be staged 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 21-30. This is a bonus show. Tickets are $15 for Friday and Saturday shows and $13 on Sundays.

. Regular season shows include: "Scrooge: The Musical," based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Nov. 25 to Dec. 18; "Weekend Comedy," by Jeanne and Sam Bobrick, Jan. 13 to Feb. 5; "The Supporting Cast," by George Furth, Feb. 24 to March 19; "Lucky Stiff" (musical), May 19 to June 11, 2006. Bonus shows include: "Anne Frank & Me," by Cherie Bennett, April 21-30. Season tickets on sale now, including five-show package ($40-$55) and flex-pass pack for five to eight admissions ($55-$88). Season ticket subscribers receive discounts on bonus show tickets.

Hosting a 10-day tour of Ireland from June 20-29 with open space available for 80 additional participants. The initial sign-up period is Oct. 30 to Jan. 15. Highlights of the tour include Galway, Knock, Killarney, Cork, Waterford and Dublin. The cost is $2,415 for ten days and includes air fare, two meals daily, motor coach transportation, four- or five-star hotel accommodations and entrance fees to all attractions. Brochures are available from Sacred Heart Church. Call 634-5526.

Highway P, two miles north of Highway 50, Burlington. "Dracula" will be staged by Creative Outlets of Whitewater in Seno's upper barn at 7 p.m. Oct. 9, with the audience chasing Dracula around the barn for the final cemetery scene. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Call 743-1694.

1509 Grand Ave., Racine. Family Fest, on Oct. 9 with food booth, bakery booth, beer tent, games and raffles, DJ, Mass at 10:30 a.m., Packers game on a big-screen TV, music from Night Wing and pork and chicken dinner in Vogel Hall. Free parking available across the street. Call 637-8374.

900 Wood Road, Kenosha. Offering the following entertainment events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public. Visit www.uwp.edu .

. Continues Oct. 12 with classical guitar duets and solos from George Lindquist and Javier Calderon in the Union Cinema Theater. Parking is free in the Union lot on the north end of campus. Call 595-2457.

. Raffle tickets includes a grand prize trip for two to New York City with four pairs of tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well as tickets to productions at the Chicago and Milwaukee Shakespeare Theatres, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, Chicago's Court, Northlight and Victory Gardens Theatres and the Fireside Dinner Theatre. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased from theater students and staff or at the UW-Parkside Fine Arts Office, Room 221, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or call 595-2581 or e-mail Jennifer.filippone@uwp.edu . Tickets also on sale at all performances of "The Trojan War" from Oct. 21-29. The drawing takes places at 7:20 p.m. Oct. 29 prior to the last performance of "The Trojan War"; ticket holders need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit UW-Parkside theater students, funding talent scholarships and enrichment activities of the STAGE Club and Drama Club.

The 2005-'06 season has been announced: Daniel Beliavsky, concert pianist, 2 p.m. Oct. 9; Blue Jupiter, a cappella group, 7 p.m. Nov. 17; Macalester African Music Ensemble, 7 p.m. Feb. 18; Blue Skies, vocal jazz ensemble, 7 p.m. April 12. Concerts will be held at the Waterford Union High School Auditorium, 100 Field Drive. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 534-3189, Ext. 306, or e-mail dmacham@waterforduhs.k12.wi .us. All seating is reserved. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Waterford High music department.

Holding a Coin/Sports Card Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 in the lower level of Memorial Hall, 72 7th St. Former Green Bay Packer Don Beebe will sign autographs from 10-11 a.m. The show will features coins, stamps, notes, sports cards and sports memorabilia, along with a 50/50 money raffle and Brett Favre rookie card raffle. Admission is free.

Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave. Offering a series of free small-group sessions to help prospective students understand the application process and learn about their area of career study. Sessions are in the Student Services area in the main academic on the following dates: Kenosha Health Programs are 4-5 p.m. Oct. 13; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 31; 1-2 p.m. Oct. 26. IT (computer), business, trade & industry, aviation and service programs will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 11; and 10-11 a.m. Oct. 19. Prospective students who are undecided about a career area are invited to a free career workshop from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 1, 8 and 15. Registration is required. Visit www.gtc.edu/readyset .

. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Bixby-Hansen American Legion Post 171, 1027 New St. Also features a bake sale and lunch. Call 878-3323.

. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Southern Wisconsin Center, 21425 Spring St. (Highway C). Feature 55 indoor booths and unlimited outside booths with handmade items. No cosmetics, purchased items or second-hand items will be sold. Lunch available. Call 878-2411, Ext. 2208.

. 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Union Grove United Methodist Church, 906 11th Ave. Menu include roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed green beans, corn, cranberries, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pies and beverage. Carry-outs available. Call 878-1900.

. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at Kansasville School, 4101 S. Beaumont Ave. (Highway 75) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the community of Kansasville. Menu includes chicken, parsley potatoes, corn and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for ages 2-13; carry-outs are available. Call 878-3271.

. Held Oct. 29 for residents of the greater Union Grove area. First prize is a $50 gift certificate from Union Grove Lumber & True Value Hardware. Other prizes to be announced. To enter your home, call 878-1818 by Oct. 27 and give a name and address, directions to the home and brief description of decorations.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29 at 56th St. and 2nd Ave. Features locally grown produce, flowers and herbs, cheeses, meats and prepared foods, entertainment, chef's demonstrations and children's activities. Upcoming themes and activities: . Call 498-4388 or visit www.kenoshaharbormarketplace.com.

. Oct. 9 at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, 2001 80th St., with registration at noon and walk at 1 p.m. Walk to raise funds and awareness of hunger locally and worldwide. Free.

. Oct. 9 at the Italian American Club, 2217 52nd St., with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include cocktail hour and dinner. Call 658-4881.

. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15 at St. Joseph High School, Arneson Auditorium, 2401 69th St. Donations accepted. Call 654-8651 or visit www.kenoshastjoseph.com .

7-9 p.m. Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and 11 and Dec. 2 and 9 at Actor's Craft, 5126 6th Ave. for adults. Cost is $10. Call 705-0194 or e-mail actorscraft@aol.com .

. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 15 at 220 51st Place. Features live Cajun music from Copper Box, cash bar with micro-brewed beers and wine and chili tasting (6-9 p.m.) from more than 15 restaurants. Tickets are $10. Call 654-5770 or visit www.kenoshahistorycenter.org .

5500 1st Ave. Museum hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Admission is free. Call 653-4140 or the information hotline at 653-4434. Advance paid registration is required for all bus trips; Friends of the Museum members receive discounts.

. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Visit Chicago's Field Museum to view the new exhibit, "Pompeii: Stories From an Eruption," lunch at RoSal's Italian Cucina and visit a Catholic shrine in the heart of Little Italy. The cost is $71 and includes lunch.

. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Stop in Port Washington, see the largest collection of pre-Civil War architecture in the state, lunch at Klug's Creekside Inn and explore Cedarburg's downtown historic district, which includes museums, inns and the Settlement complex. The cost is $47 and includes lunch.

Applications are now available for women ages 17-24 who live, work or attend school full-time in Racine County or attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Miss Racine 2006 will receive a $2,500 scholarship to the school of her choice and participate in the Miss Wisconsin pageant in June. The first runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The six-week program includes weekly rehearsals and public appearances. The 2006 Miss Racine Scholarship Pageant will be held Nov. 12 at Gifford Elementary School, 8332 Northwestern Ave. Categories includes talent, presentation and community achievement, presentation and poise in evening wear, lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit and casual wear. Applications are available at the Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Highway 20, just west of I-94; or visit www.missracine.org .

The Over our Head Players are holding open auditions at 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18 for the 2006 Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival at the Sixth Street Theatre, 318 6th St., Racine. Roles are available for four to seven women and four to seven men of all ages. Many actors will play multiple roles and have an opportunity to direct. Shows are staged Jan. 20 to Feb. 12. Auditions are informal readings and audition challenges; prepared pieces are not necessary. Volunteers also are needed in all technical capacities, including costumes, props, set building, lights, crew and ushers. To arrange an alternate audition date, call 632-6802.

Accepting submissions through Nov. 1 for its 2006 Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival. Snowdance entry is open to original, unpublished comedies written for the stage, 10 minutes or less in length. Winning entries will be performed in January at the Sixth Street Theater over a four-weekend run and audience members can vote for their favorite. The winner will receive $300, with $100 awards going to first and second place. Entries may be sent to Snowdance c/o Sixth Street Theatre, 318 6th St., Racine, WI 53403. The title page should include a cast list, one- to three-sentence synopsis of the play along with the writer's name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Limit one submission a person. Complete rules available at www.overourheadplayers.org . Call 632-6802 or e-mail snowdance@wi.rr.com for questions.

Holding its 50th annual Adult & Youth Leader Recognition Celebration at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Performance Center in Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave. The celebration is open to all award recipients, alumni, adult and junior leaders and friends. The 4-H will celebrate 90 years with the theme "Making the Best… Better for 90 Years. It's a Family Affair." Refreshments will follow the program.

. Book discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26. In her book, Carol Lee Flinders explores the lives of seven European Catholic mystics from Clare of Assisi to Therese of Lisieux. Cost is $30 for the sessions only and $45 for the book and sessions.

. Oct. 21-23. Retreat uses journaling and offers an outdoor seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth and an indoor 11-circuit Chartres design labyrinth for meditation walks. Cost is $165.

. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22. For those who have experienced the death of a loved one, a divorce or the onset of a critical illness. Cost is $37.50 and includes a noon meal.

. 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 (continues monthly through April). Hear stories of women past and present. Cost is $80 for the series or $12.50 a session. Registration deadline is one week prior to the first session you attend.

2519 Northwestern Ave. (Highway 38). Holding its annual October rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in the downstairs green room. RTG will sell surplus dresses, skirts, blouses, formals, pants, shirts, hats, coats, shoes, fabric and accessories, all ideal for Halloween costumes. Proceeds from the sale go toward the purchase of items needed for costuming. Call 633-4218.

Representatives from Ryan's office will visit the following locations in Racine and Kenosha counties to meet with constituents: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the lot of the Caledonia Town Hall, 6922 Nicholson Road; 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the lot of the Sturtevant Police Department, 2801 89th St.; 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the lot of the Somers Town Hall; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in front of the Chamber of Commerce, 349 E. Main St., Twin Lakes. Visit www.house.gov/ryan for a complete schedule including Milwaukee, Waukesha and Walworth counties or call 637-0510.

Racine County office hours will be from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Waterford Public Library, 101 N. River St. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss federal issues with a member of Feingold's staff. Those who cannot attend the meeting can call Feingold's Milwaukee office at (414) 276-7282.

8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays through October in the southwest parking lot (near J.C. Penney's) of Regency Mall, Highways 31 and 11, Racine. Features locally grown produce, bedding plants and flowers.

. Offering the following free programs to raise funds for library related projects: "WisItalia: Promoting Italian Language and Culture," Oct. 12. Programs are free and all begin at 7 p.m. in the Overlook Lounge on the second floor of the library. Call 595-2215 for information, to donate books or to join Friends of the Library.

. Sessions will be Oct. 13 to gather final comments on Parkside's campus Master Plan, which includes projects like the expansion of the Union and Communication Arts Building, traffic flow through campus, parking, student housing and the retention of green space. The student/faculty session will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Molinaro Hall concourse near the Union bridge; the public session is 4-7 pm. in the Union Bazaar. Call 595-2259.

. Oct. 14-15 for members of Lifelong Learning Institute from Wisconsin and upper Michigan. The conference begins 4 p.m. Oct. 14 in Racine's Marriott Hotel with a presentation and round table discussion, "The Only Constant is Change," led by former UW-Parkside Associate Vice Chancellor Esther Letven. Following dinner, David Hudson speaks on "The Growing Importance of Urban Design." The conference moves to the Parkside campus on Oct. 15 for a series of breakout sessions and panel discussions on planning, leadership, finances and community relations. Call 654-9177.

. Fall forums include "The Case for Freedom from Religion," Nov. 7 and "The Book of Revelation and Images of the End Times," Dec. 5. Visitors should park in the Union lot; no parking citations given during forum hours. Call 639-7149.

Holding a public information meeting on planned improvements to Highway 165 (104th St.) in the Village of Pleasant Prairie from 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Village Hall Auditorium, 9915 39th Ave. The project will stretch on from Highway 31 to Highway 32. This is an open house format meeting. Those unable to attend, can make their comments in writing to Tom Foht, Project Manager, Kapur & Associates, 6025 S. Pine St., Burlington, WI 53105; or call 767-2747.

414 6th St., Racine. In celebration of Stephen Bull Fine Arts Elementary School's 30th anniversary, the gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring a retrospective of artwork created by current and past students from the school's permanent collection. The collection is on display through Oct. 30. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. Call 635-9332.

Hosting its 14th annual Wings of Hope fund-raiser from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Monte Carlo Room, 720 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, to benefit hospice patients in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties. Tickets are $15 and available in advance from the VNA staff; at the VNA, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva; order online at www.aurora.org/wings . Tickets will be available at the door.

Holding a soup bowl painting project for its Empty Bowls event from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 16 at Fired Up, 320 Main St., Racine. Bowls created on Oct. 16 will be sold with soup at the Empty Bowls event, which will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at First United Methodist Church, 745 Main St. The cost to attend the bowl painting project is $16 per bowl and reservations are required. Call 619-9234.

18621 Washington Ave. (Highway 20), four miles west of I-94. Hosting a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at the school. Admission is free. Call 878-3759.

26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142), Kansasville. Hosting an Eco-Halloween Hike from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Shelter 1. Arrive any time between 6:30 and 8 p.m. to sign up for this family friendly hike. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Call 878-5600.

Sponsoring its third Great Boo Bash from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Evergreen Elementary School, 817 W. Main St., with costume judging at 2 p.m. Admission is a $1 donation for each child ages 3-17. Adults must accompany children.

Holding Shoo the Flu & Pneumonia Too vaccination clinics at the following locations: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and Nov. 18 at the Aurora Health Center, 8348 Washington Ave., Racine; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 3-7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Burlington Sentry, 156 S. Pine St.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Aurora Pharmacy, 3900 Erie St., Racine; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Aurora Pharmacy, 210 S. Pine St., Burlington. Those who are not in a high-risk category are encouraged to delay their vaccination until after Oct. 24. No appointment is necessary. Vaccinations are given to ages 9 and older. Children ages 9-17 must be accompanied by a parent. The cost is $23 for a flu shot and $35 for pneumonia shot. Medicare Part B and Medicaid cover the cost of the vaccinations. Flu strains change each year and it is necessary to be vaccinated annually. Call (414) 328-4450 or (800) 548-7580 or visit www.aurorahealthcare.org .

2300 DeKoven Ave., Racine. Holding an informational program meeting 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the NAMI office. The topic for October is Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, which will go into effect on Jan. 1. The public is welcome. Call 637-0582.

Giving flu and pneumonia immunizations on the following dates: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct 11 at the Raymond Town Hall, 2255 76th St., Franksville; 4-6 p.m. Oct. 14 at Union Grove Elementary School, 1745 Milldrum St.; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 588 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Wind Lake Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Road; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Community Room of the Waterford Public Library, 101 N. River St. The flu vaccine will only be given to the following individuals before Oct. 24: ages 65 and older, pregnant women, those with long-term health problems, those living in a nursing home or long-term care facility, health care workers and those living or caring for a child younger than 6 months. The flu vaccine will be available to any adult 18 or older on or after Oct. 24.

26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142), Kansasville. Offering the following events. Unless otherwise noted, events are free; parking is $5 a day. Call 878-5600.

East Side Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave., Racine. Offering the following classes. Full payment is required to register for class. Reservations can be canceled up to 48 hours before the class for a small fee. Call 752-1682, e-mail empaulinfo@caledoniawiparkrec.com or visit www.caledoniawi.com .

. 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 at the East Side Community Center for ages 4-12. The Mad Scientist will present experiments to children, who can make their own. Cost is $18. Class minimum is 12; maximum is 40. Registration due Oct. 21.

Offering the following classes and workshops for children. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Wustum and Racine Art Museum members receive class discounts. Call 636-9177 to register.

. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Racine Art Museum for ages 8-12. View the exhibit "Toshiko Takaezu: Heaven & Earth," learn about he artist and create mini-vessels inspired by her work. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

Offering the following classes at Whitford Park; Trailside School, 615 N. Milwaukee St.; Waterford High School, 507 W. Main St.; Woodfield School, 905 Barnes Drive; Fox River School, 921 W. Main St.; and Evergreen Elementary, 817 W. Main St. A complete brochure and registration form available online at www.waterford.k12.wi.us. Call 534-4055 or e-mail waterfordrecreation@yahoo.com .

. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 for children ages 11 and older at Trailside School. Children should bring a lunch on Oct. 15 and a doll that can be diapered on both days. Cost is $60.

. Oct. 25 for all Red Hat members in the Racine and Kenosha area. Each guest is asked to bring a cold salad to pass and $4. Coffee and punch also will be served, along with entertainment and door prizes.

Annual meeting will be Oct. 16 in the Ebbers Room of the Racine County building, Main and Madison streets, with Jessica Michna portraying Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. The meeting and election of members of the board of directors will be at 1:30 p.m., with "Mrs. Lincoln" arriving at 1:45 p.m. Michna will talk about life in the White House in 1880 and the impact of war on First Families and display Lincoln memorabilia. Dennis Tull and Don Vande Sand will be available for a book signing before and after the program of the society's new photograph book, "Burlington." The public is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served after the meeting. Doors open at 1 p.m. and attendees are asked to be seated by 1:30 p.m.

Hosting a membership drive at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Waterfront Restaurant, 31100 Weiler Road, Burlington. Free pizza and dessert will be provided, along with a cash bar. New members who join that evening will receive $10 off the annual dues. The Jaycees meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Waterfront. Visit www.burlington-jaycees.org .

Meets 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Lions Field House, Highway 67, Williams Bay. Elizabeth Goeppinger, naturalist at the Bong State Recreation Area, will give an overview of the mammals of southern Wisconsin. Refreshments are served at 7 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public of all ages. Call 245-0169.

Holding its 12th annual Religious Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 25 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. The dinner begins with a 5 p.m. Mass, followed by a reception, dinner and program. The Serra Club will honor the Augustinian priests, brothers and sisters serving the Racine-area Catholic community at St. Monica's Seniors Home and St. Rita's parish. Tickets are $15 and available by calling 639-1070 or 639-4503. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Regular meeting is 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 588 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Prospective members welcome. Call 767-0910.

26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142), Kansasville. Offering the following events. Unless otherwise noted, events are free; parking is $5 a day. Call 878-5600.

. 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at Parking Lot E. Bring an ATV and join the natural for natural tour of the first loop. Be unloaded and ready to ride by 9 a.m.

East Side Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave., Racine. Offering the following classes. Full payment is required to register for class. Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours before the class with a $3 fee. Classes are limited to 35 people. Call 752-1682, e-mail empaulinfo@caledoniawiparkrec.com or visit www.caledoniawi.com .

. 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at the East Side Community Center. Cost is 448 and includes the ball and pump. Bring a yoga mat. Class minimum is 10; maximum is 15. Registration due Nov. 14.

Bristol Woods County Park, 9800 160th Ave. Hosting its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Events include pumpkin, decorating, bird house building, environmental programs, food, music from Bob Wang and hayrides in the woods. Tickets are available the day of the event. Call 857-8008 or e-mail pnc@clsurf.com .

Inviting hunters to sight-in their deer guns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 29 to Nov. 13 at its rifle range, located on the north side of Highway 11, two miles west of I-94. The sight-in fee is $5 per gun, with an additional $5 for bore sighting, if needed. Targets will be furnished. Call 909-3480 or 878-9999.

1200 Park Ave., Racine. Hosting an open house for prospective families and students of all ages from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20. Families can get information on academics, spirituality, athletics, financial aid and more. Those in attendance will be entered in a drawing for a $100 book voucher and SCHS Spirit Packs. Call 632-2785.

Volunteers needed to facilitate peer support groups in Racine and Kenosha. Training will be 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 (lunch included) in Kenosha. Volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment. Groups are from 6-8 p.m. on the second and third Thursday of each month. Following a group dinner, children are divided into age-appropriate groups led by trained facilitators and engage in drawing, storytelling, drama, free play and sharing time. Groups are for children who have lost a loved one. Call 656-9656 or e-mail mapnora@wi.rr.com for an application.

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