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Religious origins of effigy mounds

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Barbara

Michael P. Gueno, UWW Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, will talk about the religious origins of effigy mounds. What was the religious identity of the cultures and peoples who first settled in the Whitewater area? How does the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Season Safety

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Barbara

The snow season seems to have made way for spring at last, so everyone’s bikes are emerging. It’s important to ride safely, however, and to share the roads and sidewalks lawfully and politely. The March 2015 newsletter from UW-Whitewater Police … Continue reading →

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Women’s Work 1830-1930 Exhibit

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Barbara

The Whitewater Historical Society will host a public reception for its temporary exhibit, At Home on the Job: Women’s Work 1830-1930, on Wed., Sept. 24, at 7pm at the Depot Museum (301 W. Whitewater St, Whitewater). Nikki Mandell, Associate Professor … Continue reading →

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Faculty Author Book Signing July 29

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Barbara

Jim Winship, UW-Whitewater Professor of Social Work, has been a Peace Corps volunteer and a Fulbright Scholar in El Salvador, and he has co-authored four titles related to youth and migration in El Salvador. Coming of age in El Salvador, … Continue reading →

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Body Adornment Exhibit

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit on body adornment from Mar. 8-Apr. 27, open Fridays through Sundays from noon-5pm at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St., Whitewater). The opening reception will be on Sun., Mar. 9, … Continue reading →

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Wellfest 2013 (Sun Mar 10)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Barbara

Wellness 2013 will take place in Whitewater’s High School from noon-3pm on Sunday, March 10. It’s free and sponsored by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), UW-Whitewater, and other entities. Check it out for free food, fitness classes, healthy cooking demos, … Continue reading →

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Food! Community events on Feb 8 & 25, and cookbooks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Barbara

You can learn about these and other community events and news at the Whitewater Banner: What’s for dinner tonight (Friday Feb 8)? It could be soup! The Washington Elementary School (506 E Main St) is offering a soup dinner from … Continue reading →

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Whitewater’s public library has new web site

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barbara

Check out the new web site of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.)! The ILYML is also “sponsoring a contest to create a logo which will reflect its commitment as a cultural, … Continue reading →

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Music and more (summer in Whitewater)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Barbara

Looking for something to do in Whitewater this summer? The Whitewater Arts Alliance is sponsoring a Savory Sounds series of music and food at the Birge Fountain (lawn of the Cultural Arts Center at 402 West Main Street) on Thursdays, … Continue reading →

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W.A.R.N. Pet Expo Sat., June 2

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Barbara

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Do you like pets? Maybe you can’t have any but you’d happily show some pets a little love? Well, the first ever “annual” Wisconsin Adoption and Rescue Network (W.A.R.N.) Pet Expo will happen … Continue reading →

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