☀️🏡 Good Monday Morning, Coulee

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Good Morning, Coulee Region. ☀️

Today is going to be a great day. I can feel it.

Here’s your daily dose of good vibes, local happenings, and a bunch of other fun stuff.

I’m ready when you are. Let’s go. 👇

🎶 Song of the Day

Good vibes only.👇 (are you impressed that I haven’t resorted to Pharrell yet?)

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💬 Today’s Thought

📰 Quick Hits

• Onalaska Education Foundation raises funds for teacher grants and student essentials (News 8000)

• La Crosse Chamber of Commerce honors young professionals at annual awards ceremony (News 8000)

• G-E-T earns come from behind win over Regis (WXOW)

• Reaching new heights together (UWL)

• Kwik Trip opens renovated store at site of former Americas Best Value Inn (News 8000)

• Evers visits La Crosse to promote new 'Office of Violence Prevention' (News 8000)

• La Crosse YMCA kids STEAM event (News 8000)

🏡 In The Community

Today, we are highlighting the work of Coulee Region RSVP. This important local organization not only provides opportunities for individuals 55 and older to get involved in the community, but it leverages the wisdom, experiences, and work ethic of those individuals to bolster causes that need it most in the La Crosse area.

In their own words:

If you would like to get involved with RSVP La Crosse as a volunteer, donate to their causes, or see their upcoming events, click here.

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📆 What’s Happenin’

💧 48-Seat Tequila Tasting @ Hatchery Riverside // Tuesday, 6pm

Beer By Bike Brigade and Hatchery Riverside are teaming to provide a handful of limited seating, cozy and casual tasting events.

All details are listed below. Should you have interest, please reserve seat(s) by emailing beerbybikebrigade@gmail.com

Cost: $100/person
What: 6 bottles, 6 pours
(additional surprise pours)
Doors: Open at 5:00pm.
Tasting: Starts at 6:00pm.
Swag Bag: It's a surprise!

Tasting Bottles: Clase Azul Plata | Clase Azul Reposado | Clase Azul Gold | Clase Azul Durango | Clase Azul San Luis | Clase Azul Guerrero + 2 surprise bottles (Wink, Wink).

Raffle tickets: Limited to 48 tickets @ $20 each. Winner is announced and collects winnings the same night. Raffle prize: Clase Azul Añejo (value $450).

Dinner included: Personal charcuterie box catered by Hunt + Gather Grazing Boards (meat, cheese, crackers, fruit, chocolate, jam)

❄️ Snow Ball 2025 @ The Court Above Main // Friday, 6pm

Snow Ball is a fundraising event benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Gundersen Health System.

Join us for a frosty and fabulous night of hors d'oeuvres from Steak Shop Catering, live music from Ryan Howe, photography from Bailey Nelson, and a raffle with amazing prizes donated from local La Crosse businesses!
Doors open at 6pm at the Court Above Main.
100% of funds raised stay local to benefit local kids and families.

Cocktail attire. Tickets $45.

🔴 BookTok Bingo @ 608 Brewing Company // Tuesday, 6:30pm

Join us as we partner with 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all of the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.

All are welcome. If you need accommodations for any reason, please call the library at (608) 789-7100 or email info@lacrosselibrary.org

🍽 Arterial Wing Night w/ Live Music @ Fork & Fable Crafthouse // Wednesday, 5pm

Our first Arterial Wing Night of 2025 is locked and loaded!

We will be bringing in one of our favorite humans, Mr. Mark Harrison and his wild brands, yes brands with an "s," 3 Floyd's and War Pigs!

Chef has also dreamed up 2 additional wing sauces that will debut on event night to bring the total sauces to 10!

The Wing Sauces:

- Buffalo
- BBQ
- Spicy Garlic Parmesan
- Austin's Arterial Combo
- Nashville Hot
- Ghost Pepper Harissa
- Chef T's Tonkatsu BBQ
- Thai PB & J
- Orange Sesame (new)
- Calabrian Buffalo (new)

The Beer:

- Permanent Funeral DIPA (3F)
- Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale (3F)
- Return of the Ancients Irish Red Ale (WP)
- Zombie Dust Pale Ale (3F, cans)
- Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA (WP, cans)
- SPECIAL GUEST: Tequila Paloma Splash Canned Cocktail (3F)

It's going to be a great night with plenty to drink and eat!

🕺💃 Dance Practice @ Concordia Ballroom // Thursday, 7pm

Dance practice session at the Concordia! Come and practice in a relaxed setting - no pressure, lots of space. No lessons, but help if you need it. Music provided. We're trying Thursday dance practice sessions for the month of January. $5 donation. Please bring separate shoes to maintain a safe and clean dance environment.

🪄 Impossible Show, Magic, & Mindreading @ Le Chateau // Friday, 7pm

During this 60 min show, the magic of Isaiah will predict the future, use psychological tactics to read your mind, use body language to determine if you are lying or telling the truth and demonstrate magic never before seen by the public. Will you be witnessing the possible or the impossible? These are just a few amazing feats of unique entertainment you will witness during the event. This is a very interactive show for teens to adults. The event is at the renowned Le Chateau in La Crosse, WI. Included with your ticket price are appetizers and live music prior to the show. Tickets $27.

🪴 Treasured Terrariums @ Another Green World // Thursday, 6:30pm

ALMOST SOLD OUT

Interactive terrarium session where you build, create, and take home a beautiful terrarium!

This workshop is for adults 18+

THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
Terrarium plant and soil care mini class
Create, build and take home your terrarium
Complimentary snacks and beverages provided
20% shopping store wide night of event!
Plant Q&A with Zack and Linda

Carry-in beverages permitted. Tickets here.

🧶 “The Art of the Needle” Exhibition @ Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Thursday, 6pm

A Public Reception for the Coulee Country Chapter of Embroiderers' Guild of America--a display of intriguing, intricate thread work.

This exhibit, featuring works of 14 different artists/artisans, is on display at the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts Gallery from January 14th through February 28th.

🚂 33rd Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale @ La Crosse Center // Saturday, 9am

The Tri-State's Largest One Day Hobby Sale | Model Railroad Flea Market | Swap Meet 300 VENDOR TABLES FEATURING.... All Scale Equipment & Accessories ~ Railroad Antiques & Memorabilia

Railroad Books, Magazines & Pictures ~ Hobby Supplies Die-Cast Models ~ Antique Toys ~ And much, much, more! Tickets $8.

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🏈🏀 Local Sports

Thursday 1/16

Central Girls Basketball @ Holmen // W 51-35

Winona Girls Basketball vs. Rochester // L 30-106

Luther Girls Basketball @ Westby // W 61-39

Logan Boys Basketball @ Onalaska // L 52-84

West Salem Girls Basketball vs. Viroqua // W 73-27

La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. St. Charles // W 51-44

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ St. Charles // L 64-78

Winona Boys Basketball @ Rochester // L 49-71

Friday 1/17

Aquinas Girls Basketball @ West Salem // W 63-40

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Spring Grove // L 39-40

Logan Girls Basketball @ Onalaska // L 30-49

Aquinas Boys Basketball @ Fall Creek // W 60-47

Luther Boys Basketball vs. Viroqua // W 79-33

Saturday 1/18

Winona Girls Basketball @ Northfield // L 27-87

La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Mound Westonka // L 2-7

West Salem Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // W 83-57

Onalaska Boys Basketball @ Lake Mills // L 54-82

Winona Boys Basketball vs. Northfield // L 59-78

Holmen Boys Basketball vs. Lourdes // W 74-65

Luther Boys Basketball vs. Cotter // W 52-43

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Lourdes // W 74-65

Monday 1/20

Central Girls Basketball @ Memorial // 7:15pm

Luther Girls Basketball @ Tomah // 7:00pm

Tuesday 1/21

Logan Girls Basketball @ Winona // 7:15pm

Logan Boys Basketball vs. Reedsburg // 7:15pm

West Salem Girls Basketball @ Menomonie // 7:00pm

Holmen Girls Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm

Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Sparta // 7:15pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Dover-Eyota // 7:15pm

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm

Central Boys Basketball vs. Onalaska // 7:15pm

Luther Boys Basketball @ Cashton // 7:15pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball vs. Dover-Eyota // 7:15pm

🎶 Live Music

Friday 1/24

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // DOWN EAST (classic rock/country)

7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Bill Miller ($20 Tickets)

Saturday 1/25

7:00pm // Hatchery Riverside // Sam Ness

7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Joe, Jack, & Moriah Cody ($11 Tickets)

Thursday 1/30

6:30pm // Schmidty’s // Randy Erickson’s Singalong Sideshow

Thank you once again for starting your day with Good Morning, Coulee. ☀️❤️

Have a wonderful Monday, neighbor.

See you tomorrow! 👋

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