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Happy Wednesday, friends. ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🐱🐶 you’re not even ready for the cute animals you’re about to see

💼 the region’s most selective jobs board

📆 free kids activities

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🎶 Song of the Day

Good vibes only 👇

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💬 Today’s Thought

📰 Quick Hits

• Ichiddo Ramen opening up in former Fayze's space (News 8000)

• Blugolds win 15th straight game as they defeat Luther (News 8000)

• Habitat for Humanity taking applications for five available homes (WXOW)

• Hands-on experience with the Blue Collar Tour at Westby Area High School (WXOW)

• La Crosse council candidate Mac Kiel on old Kmart, city administrator and services, homeless and housing (WIZM)

• La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey on city admin, homeless, federal funding freeze (WIZM)

*Quick Note on News Postings: My policy is that this section won’t contain anything political, divisive, or otherwise leading when it comes to issues that are politically sensitive or charged.

Good Morning, Coulee is good vibes only, all the time.

HOWEVER—I believe it is prudent to continue to post links covering the mayoral race purely from an informational standpoint. The recorded interviews that WIZM is doing are good examples. They are posted without preference or bias.

I want to post news that is useful, positive, relevant, or all of those. In this case, I do think that these are useful to have, for those of you who are residing in La Crosse.

Alright, keep vibin’. ❤️👇

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🔴 February Charity Bingo @ 608 Brewing Holmen // 7pm-8:30pm

📍 105 State St, Holmen

Charity Bingo in February will benefit HorseSense, they are dedicated to enriching the lives of youth, adults and military Veterans with disabilities!!!

All money from the bingo cards in the month of February will be donated to HorseSense and we'll be giving out prizes from various businesses along with beer, food and swag from 608!!!

🐱 February Open Hours @ La Crescent Animal Rescue // 4pm-7pm

📍 523 S Chestnut St, La Crescent

Will you be my Valentine? We have so many sweethearts looking for their match ~ stop in to find yours! Our Open House hours are your opportunity for open viewing of all the cats and kittens onsite. We do have a couple available animals in foster, so if you are interested in one of them please call or email. [email protected] // 507-895-2066

🎸 Open Jam @ Popcorn Tavern // 9pm

📍 318 4th St S, La Crosse

Play some music and have some fun with your Popcorn friends!

All skill levels and styles are welcome.

Standard 5 piece drum set with cymbals provided by Dave's Drum Depot!!

Gear provided, but musicians are encouraged to bring their own instruments/amps/cymbals/sticks.

Sign up starts at 8pm, music starts at 9pm. No cover, 21+

❓ America’s Pub Quiz @ La Crosse Distilling Co. // 7pm

📍 129 Vine St, La Crosse

Prizes

First prize: $30 Gift Certificate

Second prize: $20 Gift Certificate

Third prize: $10 Gift Certificate

👥 Wise Wednesdays @ South Side Neighborhood Center // 10:30am-12:00pm

📍 1300 6th St S, La Crosse

Ages 18+ | Max: 15 FREE | Registration Required; Register Anytime

Have some fun and connect with others to socialize, learn tools to cope with aging, enhance lifelong learning, and improve joy in your day-to-day life in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. This is an open class, join when you can. Facilitators: Heather Quackenboss. Snacks provided by Eagle Crest for those who register on select dates.

💖 Valentine’s Makers Market @ Pettibone Resort // Sunday, 12pm-3pm

📍 333 Park Plaza Dr, La Crosse

Join us for a special Valentine's Maker Market featuring local artisans, crafters, and makers. Shop for unique gifts, enjoy live music, and indulge in delicious food and drinks. Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to find that special something for your loved one!

🕺 Sweetheart Dance @ Onalaska YMCA // Friday, 6pm-8pm

📍400 Mason St, Onalaska

Join us for the YMCA Sweetheart Dance, a fun-filled Valentine's Day celebration for families! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or child, this event is about spreading love and creating lasting memories. Enjoy music, dancing, and snacks, all in a festive, heartwarming atmosphere. Tickets here.

🏈 Super Sunday VIP Party @ Features Holmen // Sunday, 5:30pm

📍 504 N Holmen Dr, Holmen

VIP Treatment Awaits

For just $50 you'll enjoy in an all you can drink extravaganza featuring domestic beers, White Claw flavors, house wine, and soda. Feast on a delicious food buffet with burgers, pulled pork, homemade chips, coleslaw, and cookies. Also includes a spot on Features football board for a chance at cash prizes. All beverages and food are available from the start of the game until the end. Register and Pay by 2/8 to secure your VIP spot.

🍔 Burger Nights @ Driftless Cafe // Thursday, 5pm-9pm

📍 118 West Court St, Viroqua

BURGERS ARE BACK! This Thursday we are bringing back Burger night.

We are so excited to announce this years recipient of our annual burger night! Please help us in supporting Community Hunger Solutions! For every burger sold, 2 dollars will be donated to this amazing organization right here in our back yard.

As always, there are 3 ways to grab these burgers..

1. Make a reservation @driftlesscafe.com for a table and come on in!
2. Grab a table at the Hotel Fortney and order a burger right there!
3. Call us starting at 5 pm every Thursday @ 608-637-7778 and take one or three to go!

See you Thursdays!

🦍 FILM - King Kong @ Historic Temple Theatre // Friday, 7pm

📍 116 S Main St, Viroqua

1933
1h 40m

A film crew goes to a tropical island for a location shoot, where they capture a colossal ape who takes a shine to their blonde starlet, and bring him back to New York City. Tickets here.

📖 Chapter Club with Mr. Petersilie @ La Crescent Public Library // 3:30pm-4:30pm

📍 321 Main St, La Crescent

For K-6th Grade

👶 Bouncing Babies @ La Crosse Public Library // 12:00pm-12:30pm

📍 800 Main St, La Crosse

Designed for ages birth-9 months, this 20 minute storytime features simple stories, songs, rhymes, and a lot of interactive fun! A great opportunity to meet other caregivers in the area with playtime happening after storytime.

🍿 Teen Anime Club @ La Crosse Public Library // 4:00pm-5:00pm

📍 800 Main St, La Crosse

Anime fans join us for screenings of your favorite series! Themed snacks provided. Hang out with other fans and join in on the fun! Best for grades 6-12.

📚 Storytime for Toddlers @ La Crosse Public Library // 9:30 & 10:30

📍 800 Main St, La Crosse

Designed for ages 10-24 months, this 30 minute storytime features stories, singing, exploring and play. Prepare for lots of movement and laughter!

💼 Featured Jobs

For those who are looking to make some moves. 🔥👀

👓 Retail General Manager @ Visionworks of America // $59k/Year

A Visionworks General Manager (GM) is a leader of others and leader of the business at Visionworks. This person is a smart, business-savvy self-starter who knows their way around profitability and the driving factors of success. The General Manager will also manage a service driven team to ensure a simple, human and bold patient and customer journey from doctor appointment to eyewear pickup.

• Maximize the store’s profitability without compromising the patient/customer experience by setting and exceeding organization’s financial and performance goals

• Engage regularly with the Doctor to touch base on business needs, associates and patient/customer experience

• Prep and plan business for the day by managing incoming traffic, doctor appointments, and scheduled eyewear services

• Hire, Train, coach, develop and support store associates to perform in their respective roles with excellence to ensure a flawless patient/customer experience

• Remove obstacles and find resolution in the patient/customer experience when needed

• Lead, execute and improve all broad operational activities to meet the store's financial and customer experience goals

Apply here.

📞 Customer Service Representative @ Harrison Gray Search // $19-$24/Hour

Harrison Gray Search is searching for a Customer Service Representative to join our client's Personal Lines team in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

In this role, you will work with the account manager, prepare proposals, answer incoming phone calls, greet and direct insurance office visitors, enter change requests and endorsements, and maintain our agency management system with current information.

Qualified candidates will hold their Property & Casualty License and have a minimum of 1-3 years of personal lines experience. Apply here.

🦷 Patient Care Coordinator @ Midwest Dental // $18-$22/Hour

As a Patient Care Coordinator, you'll have a key role in creating positive patient experiences using our innovative G3 approach (Greeting, Guiding, Gratitude). You'll help patients feel welcome and supported whether they are coming in for treatment or calling to schedule an appointment. You will also assist them with financial arrangements for treatment.

Schedule (days/hours)

M-Th 7-4:30p

Responsibilities

• Greeting: Create a welcoming atmosphere for patients and greet each patient with a warm welcome

• Guiding: Assist patients with check in/check out procedures (including insurance verification), schedule appointments, and provide information about services and payment options, guiding them through their visit with ease and professionalism

• Gratitude: Express appreciation to patients for choosing us for their dental care and treat everyone with respect and professionalism

Apply here.

📈 Director of Marketing @ Citizens First Bank, Viroqua

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Director to develop and execute our marketing strategy, enhance brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and help achieve business goals. This role oversees all marketing functions, including digital marketing, content creation, public relations, and campaign management. The Marketing Director collaborates with leadership to align marketing initiatives with overall business strategies. Apply here.

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🐱 Pet of the Week: Winnie

🐶 Adoptable Pet: Rhyme

Rhyme is a brave and confident puppy with a bold attitude that shines wherever she goes. She’s a natural at keeping herself entertained with toys, a skill that’s truly impressive for her young age.

This playful pup loves attention and is always ready for fun, whether it’s chasing a toy or enjoying cuddle time. With her perfect balance of energy and charm, Rhyme is ready to bring endless joy to her forever home.

Rhyme would do well in household with children any age .

We are not sure how Rhyme is around cat friends.

Rhyme would also do great in a home with other dogs given proper introduction.

Adoption Information.

🏀 Local Sports

Monday 2/3

Luther Girls Basketball @ Aquinas // L 33-65

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Winona // L 53-58

Tuesday 2/4

Logan Boys Basketball @ Luther // 7:00pm

Logan Girls Basketball vs. Arcadia // 7:00pm

Central Boys Basketball @ West Salem // 7:00pm

Central Girls Basketball vs. Onalaska // 7:15pm

Aquinas Boys Basketball vs. Onalaska // 7:15pm

Holmen Girls Basketball vs. Memorial // 7:15pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Lewiston-Altura // 7:15pm

La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Viroqua // 7:00pm

Thursday 2/6

Luther Girls Basketball vs. La Crescent // 7:00pm

Logan Girls Basketball @ Mauston // 7:15pm

Central Girls Basketball @ Aquinas // 7:15pm

West Salem Girls Basketball @ Arcadia // 7:00pm

Friday 2/7

Luther Boys Basketball vs. Arcadia // 7:00pm

Logan Girls Basketball vs. Holmen // 5:45pm

Logan Boys Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm

Central Boys Basketball @ Aquinas // 7:15pm

Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // 5:45pm

Onalaska Girls Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. Cotter // 7:15pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Cotter // 7:15pm

West Salem Boys Basketball vs. Black River Falls // 7:00pm

Saturday 2/8

Central Boys Basketball vs. Elkhorn // 2:30pm

🎶 Live Music

Wednesday 2/5

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Jam

Thursday 2/6

7:00pm // No Name Bar (Winona) // Mike Munson

7:00pm // John’s Bar // Andy Hughes (variety)

7:00pm // Mary Cody’s and Maggie’s Lounge // Reminiscence

Friday 2/7

5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown (variety)

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // DOUBLE TAKE! (classic rock)

7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Peter Kish

7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxsings

7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Sparta) // Rusic Moon Neil Young Tribute Show (tickets $16)

8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Payton Eilers

8:00pm // HD Tavern // Dylan Martinson

10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ramble & Friends ($10 cover)

Saturday 2/8

4:00pm // Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts, Annett Recital Hall // Katelyn Bouska (piano)

7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // American Standard Acoustic (classic and modern rock)

7:00pm // Robin’s Nest // Pulse 8

7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Madlee

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball (Tickets $10)

What a Wednesday. Thanks for spending a bit of your morning with me. ☀️

Tomorrow, come see us for Small Business Thursday, Local History, and so much more.

Have a great day, Coulee Region. ❤️

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