Hundreds of motorcycles wait for riders to mount them Sunday for the annual Toy Run to benefit Love Inc. The annual motorcycle ride raises money to fund Christmas baskets and gifts for those in need at Love Inc.
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Volunteers embark on happy trail
Volunteers paint designs on the Born Learning Trail Saturday at Echo Park. The trail, which encourages educational interaction between children and adults, went in as part of United Way’s “Day of Caring” across Racine County. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Gaggle gathers on the dam
The dam at Echo Park was a popular gathering place last week, as wild geese from the area used it as a landing (and launching) pad. The geese were elbowing out other wildlife – including ducks and herons – for the space. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Looking to smoke the competition
The Badger State Truck and Tractor Pulls, held on the main straightaway of the racetrack at the Walworth County Fair Aug. 28-29, once again filled the grandstands, entertaining the crowd with power, black smoke and a whole lot of noise. (Photo by Heather Ruenz)
Relief from the heat
Araceli Marquez (right) enjoys the cool waters of Browns Lake at Fisher Park Tuesday with her niece, Xitali. Temperatures that soared into the 90s this week sent people throughout the area to beaches, pools and air-conditioned buildings. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
25 years serving one church
Church of the Nazarene pastor Terry Lemmon (left) and his wife, Darlene, celebrate their 25th anniversary with the church Sunday with “Church in the Park” and a picnic that followed. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Flapjacks for firefighters
Jon Brueske flips pancakes at the Town of Burlington Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday in Cedar Park on Browns Lake. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
When the music moves you
Audience members dance to the music of The Jimmys July 25 at Burlington’s B-Town Sounds event at Echo Park. Remaining shows on the schedule include: Jeannie Holiday, old school rock, on Aug. 8; Natty Nation, reggae, on Aug. 22; and the Piper Road Spring Band, bluegrass, on Sept. 12. (Photo […]
Inaugural music festival is a hit
Jeff Peterson (left) and Jenny Hensgen (right) perform with Terry Murphy at Coffee House Rock! Saturday in Burlington. The inaugural event featured performances by local and regional artists. Musicians and fans had nice things to say about the music festival. See the July 25 print edition of the Burlington Standard […]
Park concert is a slice of Americana
The setting sun shines through the American flag during a recent Kiwanis Civic Band concert at Echo Park. The band has two more performances in the park this summer. The July 26 show will features songs from Broadway and the Aug. 2 show will be the band’s season finale. (Photo […]