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ORA Trails seeks $50,000 on Giving Tuesday to maintain La Crosse area trail system // News 8 Now »
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Holiday Train stops in La Crosse next week // News 8 Now »
Living Simply Well launches Karma Yoga for a Cause fundraiser // WXOW »
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📄 Title: Maintenance Worker – Public Works
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (City of Onalaska)
💰 Pay: $25.37 – $33.14 an hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📄 Summary:
The City of Onalaska is hiring a Maintenance Worker for their Public Works department. This role involves a mix of skilled and general labor supporting the maintenance and repair of city infrastructure such as sewers, streets, sidewalks, and city-owned facilities. The job includes operating heavy equipment, snow and ice removal, and utility locating, among other duties. Starting pay is $25.37/hour with advancement opportunities. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid sick leave and holidays, retirement options through the Wisconsin Retirement System, and access to the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
📄 Title: Bakery Associate
📍 Location: West Salem, WI (Jolivette Family Farms)
💰 Pay: $10 – $15 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, Full-time
📄 Summary:
Jolivette Family Farms is hiring a Bakery Associate to support daily baking operations, maintain food safety, and ensure excellent customer service. This hands-on role includes preparing baked goods, operating equipment, packaging products, handling transactions, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Prior experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should have strong math skills, a passion for baking, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with potential opportunities to assist in lunch prep.
📄 Title: Parts and Purchase Order Coordinator
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Bernie Buchner Mechanical)
💰 Pay: $45,000 – $60,000 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📄 Summary:
Bernie Buchner Mechanical is hiring a Parts and Purchase Order Coordinator to manage purchase orders, invoices, and order tracking. This role includes supporting the dispatcher, handling vendor/customer calls, and assisting with commercial invoicing. Candidates should be comfortable with data entry, Microsoft Office, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Forklift experience is a plus.
🎉 Charity Bingo Night // Wed, Dec 03 // 7:00–9:00 PM // 608 Brewing Company (Holmen) // Event Link ➡️
Weekly bingo benefiting a rotating Charity of the Month. Win prizes from local businesses along with 608 beer, food, and merch.
❄️ Adult Snowman Craft // Thu, Dec 04 // 3:00–4:00 PM // La Crosse Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Create rustic wooden-shim snowmen in a cozy crafting session. All materials provided; just bring your creativity and holiday spirit. Registration required.
🕵️♂️ The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays // Thu, Dec 04 // 7:30–9:30 PM // Toland Theatre, UWL // Event Link ➡️
A thrilling holiday whodunit set on Christmas Eve 1936. When a weekend of revelry turns deadly, Broadway star William Gillette channels Sherlock Holmes to uncover the killer in a mansion full of tricks, mirrors, and twists. A glittering, witty mystery perfect for the season.
🚲 Holiday Ride 2025 // Fri, Dec 05 // 5:00–9:00 PM // Myrick Park // Event Link ➡️
A festive 3-mile slow-roll bike ride through the marsh trails glowing with holiday lights. Meet at Lower Myrick from 5–6 PM, decorate your bike, and enjoy treats from Beer By Bike Brigade along the route. Expect music, stops at The La Crosse Club and Earl’s, giveaways, and a fun community atmosphere. Holiday attire encouraged. Adults only.
🎄 Jinglefest 2025 // Sat, Dec 06 // 10:00 AM // Village of Holmen // Event Link ➡️
Celebrate the holidays in downtown Holmen with vendors, artisans, food trucks, warm drinks, fire pits, a warming tent, farm animals, Christmas carolers, and appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Enjoy local shopping across Main Street, special promotions, and the Reindeer Run Card contest. Stick around for the Holiday Light Parade starting at 5 PM and ending at Halfway Creek Park.
Friday, December 5
5:30 PM // Boot Hill Pub & Event Center // James Grant aka. Mudkat // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Live at Two Fathoms Brewing - Winona, MN // FREE
7:00 PM // American Legion Caledonia MN // Gregg Hall at the American Legion // FREE
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona's Tavern // Michael Charles // $16
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // LIVE MUSIC: Dylan Martinson @ HD Tavern // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Acoustic Rock at Smokey's // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Jah Boogie - Frontman of Natty Nation - with DUB Foundation // $10
Saturday, December 6
10:00 AM // The Berry Market // Chad Cagle at The Berry Market // FREE
1:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Musical Chairs Trempealeau Hotel Savannah Smith & Jerrika Mighelle // $5
1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by the MadLee Band // FREE
4:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Loosey Stone // $5
4:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Thrill on the Hill 2025! // $10
5:00 PM // Journey Lutheran Church // Grumpy Old Men in concert at Journey Lutheran // FREE
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // The Saner & Gibbons Band @ The Popcorn Tavern! // $10
6:00 PM // Saxon Hall // Ann Christoffer @ Saxon Hall Brownsville Mn // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Amanda Grace Live at Two Fathoms Brewing // FREE
6:30 PM // The Shed // Chad Cagle at The Shed! // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Old Pup & Luke Callen // $6
7:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // Fayme Rochelle Trio // FREE
7:00 PM // Wisco 8 // SAGE - Live at Wisco 8! // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Flibbertijibbet Live at Popcorn Tavern // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Static Echo at Smokey's Bar and Grill // FREE
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