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SHEBOYGAN – Road America’s season continues with the return of the adrenaline-fueled MotoAmerica Series May 31 to June 2.
The iconic racetrack in Elkhart Lake will ignite with the roar of Superbikes throughout the weekend. Things kick off May 31 with practice and qualifying. June 1-2 brings competition among six classes of road racing: Steel Commander Superbike, Mission King of the Baggers, Supersport, Junior Cup, BellissiMoto Twins Cup, and Royal Enfield Build.
Fans can get up close and personal with their favorite riders in the open race paddock.
The night of May 31, fans can also check out the Dairyland Classic Flat Track Races at the Plymouth Fairgrounds. A free shuttle will be available at 5 p.m. at Gate 4 to transport campers and fans to and from the fairgrounds.
June 1, motorcycle enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Vintage MotoFest bike show, which will feature vintage motorcycles from around the world. Live bands and stunt shows will also keep the party going throughout the day.
Off the track, the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex will be open for public karting, while daredevils can witness jaw-dropping stunts at The Twin Stunts Stunt Show. Riders will delight in the free gear check and families will enjoy the Family Fun Zone.
Those craving even more adventure will have a chance to participate in the “Salute to Cycles” on-track riding experience.
Find out more about tickets, camping and more at roadamerica.com or by calling 800-365-7223. Kids 16 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult at the gate. Racing runs rain or shine.
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Kohler-Andrae hosts Discovery Bird Walk, Helping Hands and kite-making
Kohler-Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane in Sheboygan, is offering the following events.A vehicle admission sticker is required. For more details, call 920-451-4080.
Discovery Bird Walk: 8-10 a.m. June 4. Meet master naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park. Walks may take two to three hours. Participants can leave at any time. Those attending should wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. They also should take insect repellent, sunscreen and binoculars. The program is for ages 12 and older and kids must be accompanied by an adult. No pets are allowed. Bird walks meet weekly. Meet at the Friends Pond parking lot P9.
Helping Hands in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. June 6. Grab your gloves and help Phyllis, the park naturalist, remove invasive plants like garlic mustard, dame’s rocket and hounds tongue to encourage native wildflowers, ferns and trees in the woods. Meet at the Woodland Dunes Trailhead near the playground and parking lot P8.
Kite-building workshop: 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon June 8. Join in the fun of making and decorating a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions. Then, head out to fly the kite. This workshop is best for children ages 12 and younger; younger children will need parental help. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. A fee of $5 per kite kit will be collected at the workshop. If paying with credit card, pay at the office. Pre-register at the Park Office by calling 920-451-4080. Meet at the park bathhouse.
Sheboygan Public Education Foundation awards 95 scholarships totaling $1.2M
Sheboygan Public Education Foundation recently awarded 95 scholarships, totally $1.2 million, to 67 high school graduates at its 2024 SPEF Scholarship Night at the Stephanie H. Weill Center.
SPEF received more than 1,710 scholarship applications from 234 seniors for the 65 individual scholarship accounts it administered this year.
At the Weill Center this summer:
Individual scholarships and recipients were: American Orthodontics Scholarship – Zhenzong Lee; Chuck Berg Memorial – Thomas Schreiber; Natalie Black Scholarship – Liberty Vue, Keeyana Judkins, Lucy Thorsesen, Jonathan Akstulewicz, Paulo Gonzalez, George Phillips; Janice Conger Memorial – Benjamin Beumler, Paulo Gonzalez; Denn-Kroeff Family Scholarship – Lucia Hernandez, Brooke Hess, Jake Leismer, Jack Little, Lily Wasmer, Colleen Yang; Kenneth J. DeShambo Memorial – Aleesa Kruse; Minnie Riess Detling Memorial – Dana Yedica, Marco Marchiando, Colleen Yang, Brendan Severns, Gavin Seefeldt, Brianah Tagel; Mary-Lynne Donohue Scholarship – Julius Spivery, Alina Cha; Joanne L. Dreps Memorial – Sadie Anderson; Tim DuFour Memorial Art+Design – Charlie Anderson, Valeria Montanez, Bryce Mathes; Tim Ebenreiter Memorial – Jake Leismer; Erbstoeszer Medical Scholarship – Isabella Froh; James R. Fischer Memorial – Adam Rodriguez, Madison Diener; Craig Franzen Memorial – Caiden Braatz; James & Mary Lou French Memorial – Isabelle Leveque; Future Educator Scholarship – Aleesa Kruse; Garton Family Foundation Scholarship – Alaina Sohn, Brenna Brotz; Gene & Hanna Goldberg Scholarship – Lily Wasmer; M.J. Greenewald Scholarship – Dana Yedica; John & Julia Hahn Memorial – Valerie Montanez; Chester T. Harrison Jr. Elks 299 Gridiron Memorial – Erica Herzog; Elaine Holman Memorial – Emma Wagner.
Mary & Charles “Bump” Jones Memorial – Emily Presti; Alphonse & Ruth Kistner Memorial – Lily Wasmer; Dustin “Dusty” Knaus Golf Memorial – Davis Glavan, Jack Jacquat, Hayden Brickley, Afina Budrecki, Christopher DiStefano, Elliott Leibham; Clifford Kosy Applied Art Memorial – Gabriella Stauber; Elaine Kroeff Education Memorial – Isabelle Torres; Vicki (Wangemann) Kulhanek Memorial – Merecedes Yang; Roger & Catherine Lahm LTC Scholarship – Robert Horsch, Priscilla Ramos; Langan Family Scholarship – Sadie Anderson, Sophie Sorenson; Randy Liebelt South High Class of 1973 Memorial – Keeyana Judkins, Julius Spivery, Joseph Duwell; Cathy Marver Memorial – Aleesa Kruse; Elizabeth J. McGinness & Lelia B. Hoaglin Memorial – Emma Wagner; Glen & Karen Mueller Memorial – Emily Presti, Benjamin Beumler; North High Class of 1959 Scholarship – Libert Vue; Kyle Neurohr Memorial Hockey – Thomas Schreiber; Robin K. Olson Memorial – Isabel Brennan, Jack Little, Sophie Sorenson; George K. Peterson Memorial – Abram Van Der Puy; LaVerne Rudie Memorial – Skyler Kallstrom; Ralph Rudie Memorial – Robert Horsch; Richard W. Rupp Memorial – Sklyer Kallstrom; Sim Safford Memorial – Preston Miller, Brandon Yang, Keeyana Judkins; Sheboygan Economics Club Scholarship – Jack Rechtfertig; Timothy G. Schwoerer Memorial – Claire Dailey, Ryan Wilson, Kendra Dogs.
Sheboygan Firefighters Local 483 Trust Scholarship – Joseph Duwell, Kelly Lee; Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club Scholarship – Benjamin Karle, Erica Herzog, Owen Smith; Nicholas P. Sheehan Memorial – Isabelle Leveque; Catharine R. Stayer Memorial – Gavin Seefeldt, Madison Diener; Konrad & Mary Jo Testwuide Scholarship – Isabel Brennan; Don & Jan Van Akkeren Memorial – Agan Ganija; Mr. “V” Larry Van Driest Jefferson Scholarship – Zhenzong Lee, Vina Lao; Kristin Wente-Stagakis Memorial – Aaliyah Mora, Karen Zarate Tolentino; Tyrone Wesley Memorial – Julius Spivery; Ralph Wilfert Education Memorial – Emily Allen; Pao (NTXOOV POV) Yang Memorial – Brooke Hess.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Superbikes racing returns this weekend to Road America in Elkhart Lake
