☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that makes Tuesdays feel like Thursdays and Thursdays feel like Fridays.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🐾🎃 A fundraiser benefiting our four-legged friends at the Coulee Region Humane Society is happening at Popcorn Tavern. Fun, prizes, community »

🎨 Highlighting a downtown La Crosse small business that you should definitely check out if you haven’t already

🍂 A Fall Festival that’s family-friendly with games, crafts, pumpkin painting, & lots more. Plus, a chili cook-off »

Well, let’s get down to it, shall we? Ready, set, read. 👇

🚿 This one’s for the homeowners who like to stay a step ahead.

Winter’s on its way (yep, already), and that means it’s prime time to make sure your sewer lines are ready to handle the freeze. The folks at Advanced Plumbing Systems can perform a camera inspection to catch any hidden cracks, clogs, or problem spots before they turn into a major headache.

If you’ve had issues in the past, or just want to be proactive this year, now’s the time to act—because once the ground freezes, so do your options.

💪 Prevent backups. Beat rising prices. Protect your home.
👉 Call Advanced Plumbing Systems today. Reach them at (608) 796-9978 and schedule your inspection before the first freeze hits. Or, click the link below to let them know you’re interested.

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇

You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️

🧚‍♀️ Fairy Tale Frolic // Fri, Oct 17 // 10:00–11:00 AM // Marsh Loop Trailhead, 2000 La Crosse St // Event Link ➡️

Enjoy a morning walk through Myrick Park while listening to a classic fairy tale read aloud! 🌿 Perfect for all ages — meet at the marsh trailhead, or head to the Gun Club Shelter if it rains.

🍂 Fall Bash + Vendors // Sat, Oct 18 // 9:00 AM–1:00 PM // W65 Sauermill Rd, Arcadia, WI // Event Link ➡️

Shop local favorites, enjoy fall treats, and support small businesses! 🧶🍰 From soaps and pottery to sweets and elixirs, you'll find all things cozy and handmade at this community fall celebration.

👗 Adult Fall Clothing Swap // Sat, Oct 18 // 2:00–4:00 PM // North Community Library // Event Link ➡️

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably! ♻️ Bring up to 10 gently used, clean fall or winter clothing items to swap for something new-to-you. All adult sizes and styles welcome — unclaimed items will be donated.

🦎 La Crosse Scaled Up Reptile Expo // Sat, Oct 18 // 11:00 AM–3:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Event Link ➡️

Explore a world of reptiles, amphibians, and exotics—all under one roof! 🐍 Meet top breeders, shop reptile enclosures and supplies, and maybe even find a new scaly friend to bring home. Fun for families and reptile lovers alike!

🍁 Fall Festival – Soup & Chili Cook-Off // Sun, Oct 19 // 1:00–5:00 PM // Wieser Memorial Park // Event Link ➡️

Bring the whole family for hayrides, pumpkin painting, games, and cozy fall fun! 🎃 Try your hand in the soup & chili cook-off ($5 per person), browse the bake sale, and stick around for the bonfire and s’mores.

ℹ️ Black and white photograph taken by Dan Novak featuring a street level view of the Saint James the Less Catholic Church in La Crosse, WI.

📸 Murphy Digital Collection

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have an artistic bone in my body,” All Glazed Up is here to prove you wrong—and help you have a blast in the process.

Located right in the heart of our area, this do-it-yourself art studio offers an incredible mix of hands-on creativity for all ages—from paint-your-own pottery and fused glass projects to mosaics, painting classes, and even private events. Whether you’re creating a keepsake, trying something new with friends, or just unwinding after a long week, All Glazed Up is the perfect ARTmosphere for everyone from 0 to 99.

They’re open every day and ready to help you release your inner artist. Check them out at allglazedup.com.

5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // Larry Price // FREE
5:30pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Winona Drum Circle // FREE
6:30pm // Schmidty’s Bar & Restaurant // Abbey Lane // FREE
6:30pm // Rivoli Arts District // Listening Room: Mr. Sam and Maximiano // $10
8:30pm // No Name Bar, Winona // Charlieboy, Dilly Dally Alley and Special Guest Leslie Vincent // $7

3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Bradford Loomis // FREE
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Mike James // FREE
5:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Chad Cagle // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Brian Beard Solo // FREE
5:30pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Patina // FREE
6:00pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Maddie Mae // $5
7:00pm // Living Simply Well, Holmen // Allison Sky // $20
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Juiceneck // FREE
8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Abbey Lane // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // CODY // FREE
8:00pm // Wisco 8, Sparta // MadLee Band // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar in Winona // SLiD EP release with Toilet Rats and Unicycle Michael // $7
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Mayfield Experience // FREE
10:00pm // Legends // DJs From Mars // FREE

2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Doug Mahlum // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Andrew Cohen // $5
5:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings // $10
7:00pm // Augie’s Bar & Grill, Bangor // The Incident Band Invasion // FREE
7:30pm // Leo and Leona’s, Bangor // Hillbilly Fever // $15
7:30pm // Viterbo Fine Arts Center // La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Yevgeny Kutik // $35
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Brianna Rae Band // FREE

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See you tomorrow morning! ☀️

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