NEWS BRIEFS

'Time to Fly' Kite Fest Sept. 28

KENOSHA – The annual "Time to Fly Kite Fest" will be held in Lincoln Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. B

Flying kites, children's games and activities and a picnic lunch are highlights of the free event, sponsored by the City of Kenosha and the Kenosha Parks Alliance, with support from community partners and Gift of Wings in Milwaukee.

Gift of Wings presents kite flying entertainment and demonstrations, with professional kite fliers who coordinate stunt kite routines with music. Scott Fisher of Gift of Wings also presents the "Outta Sight Kite Flight" with the City at Kennedy Park in June. "A Time to Fly Kite Fest" is a smaller version of that two-day kite festival.

The Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Fund will provide free kites to those who sign up to participate in the "Kids Mad Dash" at 12:45 p.m., where everyone attempts to launch their kites at the same time. People can bring their own kite, or get a kite at the festival to participate in other kite flying contests for fun and prizes.

A free lunch at 11:30 a.m. will be provided by the Kenosha Kingfish at the concession pavilion near 18th Avenue. Culver's on Sheridan Road donated tokens for free custard, which people can redeem at any Culver's location in the city. Additionally, there will be a raffle for bicycles donated by the Kenosha Professional Police Association.

'Take a Child Outside' at nature center

BRISTOL — Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., is hosting a "Take a Child Outside Week" program throughout the day from Sept. 24th-30. Outdoor activities at the center will include nature games and scavenger hunts. The program is free, self-guided, and those attending can come and leave as they like.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.pringlenc.org/events for more upcoming events.

Life Chain demonstration

set Oct. 6

KENOSHA — A Life Chain event will be Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm at the intersection of 75th Street and 39th Avenue in Kenosha.

Participants should meet in St. Mary's Catholic Church parking lot, rain or shine. The event is designed to be a family-friendly, prayerful demonstration of support for the protection of all human life and is sponsored by the Kenosha Chapter of WRTL. Signs will be available at the event.

Christmas tree licenses available

KENOSHA- The City of Kenosha Clerk's office is now taking applications for licenses to sell Christmas Trees.

Anyone wishing to sell Christmas Trees is required to apply for a license, which costs $50 per season.

No applications will be accepted after Dec. 1, in accordance with Section 13.10 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Kenosha. Proof of Wisconsin Sales Tax Seller's Permit is required.

Area bridge results listed

MOUNT PLEASANT — Each week two ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games are played in Mount Pleasant at 12:15 p.m. Monday and Friday at The Lanes, 6501 Washington Ave., Call Henry Kensler, club manager, at 262-652-6173 for reservations. Recent winners are:

Sept 13: Richard Arneson and Gloria Arneson, first place; Paul Dorsey and Denise Anastasio, second place; Susan Gentz and Robert Gentz, third place.

Sept. 16: Dee Becker and Robert Gentz, first place; Lee Petzold and Paul Dorsey, second place; Donald Urquhart and Mark Langer, third place.