GOOD MORNING, COULEE

Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

✈️ The 1965 Oktoberfest featured an air show. We’ve got an image of the festivities in our weekly Moment in Time segment, courtesy of our friends at the Murphy Digital Collection.

🍁 Love the leaves? At All Glazed Up, there’s a Sip & Paint class that’s right up your alley. Sign up here for an Autumn Journey »

🥤 Diet Coke is a superior beverage. And there’s an event today that allows you to enjoy your Diet Coke in the presence of others who have similar beliefs about Diet Coke. Check out our Happenings section for details.

🎨 Have a tiny artist in your life that needs a creative outlet? The Library is hosting Petite Picassos today, for ages 1-4 »

🍖 The Brisket Games are upon us. Don’t just sit there wondering what the Brisket Games are, click here to find out! »

Alright, crew. Let’s do this. 👇

THOUGHT

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Munificent (adjective) — myoo-NIFF-ih-sunt
❤️ Generous on a grand, big-hearted scale.
💡 Why it's good: One munificent local donor can put a new roof on the community center overnight.

MUSIC

Astronaut - Wilderado

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(GOOD) NEWS

La Crosse firefighters teach Central High School students about kitchen fire safety // News 8 Now »
Viroqua community comes together to build new playground at Eckhart Park // News 8 Now »
UW-La Crosse, Western Technical College named Center of Excellence for maritime training // WXOW »
La Crosse Polytechnic celebrated its recognition as an Apple Distinguished School // WXOW »
Viroqua Public Market holds a grand opening for a new food truck // WXOW »
Steppin’ Out in Pink raises over $500k in La Crosse two years in a row // WIZM »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 7:02am · 🌇 Sunset: 6:45pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (74%)

👗 What to Wear: Grab the umbrella for the morning — showers run through about 9am, then it's a cool, breezy day that calls for long sleeves.

THURSDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers
High 68°, Low 46° · A wet start to October, then clouds and a north wind usher in noticeably cooler air.

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 64°, Low 45°
SATURDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 68°, Low 52°
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 69°, Low 40°
MONDAY // ☀️ Sunny — High 64°, Low 46°
TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 69°, Low 56°
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 73°, Low 46°

HAPPENINGS

🎵 Eddie Kim - Piano and Vocals @ Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge | Thu, Oct 1, 5:30–8:30PM Eddie Kim performs piano and vocals, playing jazz standards including big band era swing, blues, and New Orleans jazz. 📅 Event Link →

🍺 Sparta Prost! @ Downtown Sparta | Thu, Oct 1, 5:00–8:00PM Join us for an evening of strolling through Downtown Sparta, enjoying craft beer, delicious food, and lively Polka music, with a raffle drawing for leftover beer. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 Diet Coke + Color at PICS La Crosse @ Pics La Crosse | Thu, Oct 1, 5:30–7:00PM Unwind with Diet 📅 Event Link →

🥕 Trempealeau Farmers Market @ River Cafe | Fri, Oct 2, 2:00–5:30PM Explore the best of local farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations, meeting talented producers and experiencing the true farm-to-table difference. 📅 Event Link →

Splatter Cave @ All Glazed Up | Fri, Oct 2, 5:30–6:00PM 🎵 Let's GLOW girls… 🎵 A 30-minute neon paint-splatter experience under blacklights. 📅 Event Link →

🎸 Music by Clouds so Swift @ Elmaro Vineyard | Fri, Oct 2, 2:30–5:30PM An acoustic trio featuring guitar, mandolin, and harmonica will perform with sweet vocal harmonies and an eclectic set list. 📅 Event Link →

🥾 Nature Walk @ Myrick Park | Fri, Oct 2, 9:30–10:00AM Have fun discovering nature's wonders of Myrick marsh with us. Meet at the Cottonwood Trailhead by The Nature Place parking lot. 📅 Event Link →

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