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☀️🍴 Good Friday Morning, Coulee!
December 27, 2024

We’ve made it to Friday. Yes, it’s a short week. But don’t let the haters say otherwise. This is still an accomplishment.
You know what I think? You deserve to take yourself out to lunch…👀👇

🎶 Song of the Day
*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.
If you make music and want to be featured here ☝️, give me a shout!

💬 Today’s Thought
“Only the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed. The rest is up to you.”

📰 Quick Hits

😋 #ThatLooksGood
Today’s That Looks Good features the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich from Fork & Fable.
These guys and gals can’t miss lately. Pay them a visit and see what they’re all about!

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich @ Fork & Fable

🤷♂️ This & That

📆 What’s Happenin’
⛸ No School Open Skate @ Onalaska OmniCenter (Today @ 1pm)
Get out of the house after the holidays and come skate at the Omni Center! $5 admissions, includes skate rentals if needed (Junior 8 to Men's 15). Skates must be worn on the ice at all times; skate helpers are available. Spectators do not need to pay.
🏀 La Crosse Showtime vs. Wisconsin Outlaws @ Features Fieldhouse (Saturday @ 6pm)
The Showtime are home on Saturday to face the Wisconsin Outlaws. This game is at the Features Fieldhouse in West Salem. Kids under 5 are free. Adult tickets are $10, Children over 5 are $5. Tickets here.
⛸ Family Skate @ La Crescent Ice Arena (Saturday @ 5:30pm)
Parents must accompany children on the ice. Admission is just $3, with rentals available for $2.
👩❤️👨 Ultimate Date Night Package
WXOW has this cool date night package for a pretty great price, considering you are interested in the activities! Escape Room, Segway Tours, Brewery tours, and some vouchers for free appetizers and drinks at various locations. $80 for what they have listed as a $472 value.
⁉️ Trivia Night @ Rotary Lights (Sunday from 6:30pm-930pm)
Do you love trivia? We have something new for you! Rotary Lights is offering a Christmas Trivia Night! Sunday, December 29, 2024 (6:30-9:00 PM) in the Ice Castle. Teams must have at least two people. $25 for a team of two to five players $50 for a team of six to ten players.
Cash prizes will be awarded: 1st place-$100, 2nd place-$50, and 3rd place-$40. There will also be some door prizes.
Early registration is offered online! https://givebutter.com/rltrivia
Walk ins with cash are welcome too! Stop at the Hot Chocolate House to buy a hot chocolate and a cookie or bring your own beverages and snacks. Christmas Trivia will begin at 6:30, so get there early to save your spot!

🌤 Weather


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🏈🏀 Local Sports
12/26
Winona Girls Basketball vs. Chatfield // L 49-65
Winona Boys Basketball vs. Plainview // L 54-64
La Crescent Boys Hockey @ Dodge County // L 0-10
Winona Girls Hockey vs. South Central // W 4-1
12/27
Central Girls Basketball @ Prairie du Sac // 1:00pm
Winona Girls Basketball @ Kasson // 7:00pm
Aquinas Boys Basketball vs. Galesville // 7:15pm
Logan Girls Basketball @ Reedsburg // 11:00am
Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Caledonia // 1:30pm
La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Albert Lea // 5:00pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Pine Island // 6:00pm
Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. Appleton East // 7:15pm
12/28
Central Girls Basketball @ Reedsburg // 11:00am
Holmen Girls Basketball vs. Chippewa Falls // 1:00pm
Logan Girls Basketball @ Sauk Prairie // 1:00pm
West Salem Girls Basketball vs. Caledonia // 5:00pm
West Salem Boys Basketball vs. Caledonia // 6:30pm
Winona Boys Basketball @ Zumbrota // 8:30pm

🎶🎤 Live Music Sponsor This Section
Here’s our summary of live music events in and around La Crosse. Having something to add to this list? Email us!
12/26
6:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Open Jam
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Blues Night w/ Special Guest Stan Hall
12/27
5:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Michael Grabner
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Brett Westgrove
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Zachary Thomas Diedrich
7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // ANDERSON ROAD
8:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Gregg ‘Cheech’ Hall Birthday Show
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ramble & Friends ($5 Cover)
12/28
1:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Open Jam
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Addison Israelson
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Erich Mobley and the GYO Band
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Jim Knutson
8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar & Grill // Brianna Rae Band
8:00pm // Robin’s Nest // Down East
8:30pm // Our Corner Bar // Spare Parts Project

That’s it for a Friday edition of Good Morning, Coulee.
Let’s finish out the week strong and take some momentum into New Year’s. As always, thank you for reading ❤️☀️

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