GOOD MORNING, COULEE

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

🍤 I’m not big on seafood, but this week’s That Looks Good has me willing to give it another chance…

🎨 First Fridays bring Downtown Art Walks. Our friends at River City Gallery want to see you for this free, self-guided tour that will give you a taste of our local art scene »

🍁 One of our amazing sponsors (Village Gift & Home) is offering an exclusive, GMC readers-only sale. Details below…

💪 Over the next couple of weeks. The Works in Lansing is hosting a plethora of free seminars and talks aimed at serving business owners in the Coulee Region. This Monday is Ideas Week: The Magic in the Mundane with Stephanie Lea Ross »

🎶 What if there was a central, easy place to see tons of local live music schedules across dozens of venues? There is, silly. It’s here. Check out the Live Music section if you are thinking about going out this weekend to enjoy some tunes.

Friday vibes, baby. Let’s do this. 👇

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🍁 HELLO FALL SALE! to Good Morning, Coulee Readers from Village Gift & Home

Hoping all is well with You and Yours…

We are unpacking and displaying thousands of new items for the upcoming Fall, Halloween & Christmas Seasons with more to come.

As a THANK YOU from us-we are offering you a PRIVATE, UNADVERTISED SALE on our HELLO FALL DISPLAY (see Pictures below).

If you come in by October 17 just say you got this email and you can choose 2 or more items from Hello Fall! display (attached pix) and get 20% OFF!!!

While hear please check out our MANY NEW PRODUCTS ARRIVING DAILY and PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS.

We APPRECIATE YOU & THANKS FOR SHOPPING LOCAL!

Village Gift & Home (next to Domino's and find us on FACEBOOK)

608-792-3904

THOUGHT

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Benevolent (adjective) — buh-NEV-uh-lunt
❤️ Kind-hearted and wishing good for others.
💡 Why it's good: A benevolent boss who covers a shift when life gets hard earns loyalty money can't buy.

MUSIC

Fire Escape - The Gloomies

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(GOOD) NEWS

UW-La Crosse, Western Technical College earn federal maritime workforce recognition // WXOW »
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 434 offers free furnace checks to La Crosse veterans in need // WXOW »
Menards teams up with local food pantries for month-long food drive // WXOW »
Community celebrates legacy of St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse // News 8 Now »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 7:03am · 🌇 Sunset: 6:44pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (63%)

👗 What to Wear: A jacket for the 45° morning, then a light layer is plenty by afternoon — wall-to-wall sun and nothing to dodge.

FRIDAY // ☀️ Sunny
High 64°, Low 46° · Crisp, clear, and bright from sunrise to sunset — classic October.

SATURDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 67°, Low 52°
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 69°, Low 39°
MONDAY // ☀️ Sunny — High 66°, Low 49°
TUESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 74°, Low 56°
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 76°, Low 51°
THURSDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 71°, Low 48°

HAPPENINGS

🎨 Artist Reception @ Pump House Regional Arts Center | Fri, Oct 2, 5:00–7:00PM Join us for a 📅 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 →

🎸 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 →

🛍️ Vintage Shop Hop | Relic Road @ Relic Road | Fri, Oct 2, 10:00AM–5:00PM Join Relic Road for a Vintage Shop Hop featuring 30% off specials, a $50 gift card drawing, and free swag bags. 📅 Event Link →

🐮 No School Fall Fun Days @ Clearwater Farm | Fri, Oct 2, 9:00–11:00AM Stop by Clearwater Farm on select Fridays to visit the animals and explore the gardens during No School Fall Fun Days. This event is free and open to the public. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 Downtown Art Walk - First Fridays @ River City Gallery | Fri, Oct 2, 4:00–7:00PM Join the Downtown Art Walk on the first Friday of each month to explore art galleries, meet artists, and enjoy music and refreshments. 📅 Event Link →

🍺 Ecktoberfest: Afflatus and Island Vibe, Monkey Business @ Ecker's Apple Farm | Sat, Oct 3, 12:00–6:00PM Ecktoberfest is a German-themed event at Ecker's Apple Farm featuring live music by Afflatus, a food truck with Island Vibe and Monkey Business Grilled Cheese, and the last weekend for pick-your-own apples. 📅 Event Link →

📅 Farmfoolery 2026 @ Pedretti's Sunshine Market | Sat, Oct 3, 9:00AM An annual harvest celebration featuring autumn produce, crafts, hay wagon rides, farm animals, and homemade treats. 📅 Event Link →

🎃 Hidden Hills October Fun @ Hidden Hills WI | Sat, Oct 3, 10:00AM–6:00PM Hidden Hills invites you 📅 Event Link →

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