Tuesday, May 5
Edition #355
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
📸 Ready to fall more in love with the Coulee Region? Check out our featured photo of the week.
☀️ It’s story time — Cindo de Mayo style at The Groovy Grind in Galesville. Kids’ll get a free lemonade and you get to buy a guilt-free latte. Bad day to be an iced coffee »
🐶 If you’ve got a little extra space in your home (and your heart), then meet our Adoptable Pet of the Week—a senior pup named Frankie.
💰 Want to have fun and do some good? Grab your crew and get down to Bingo hosted Beer by Bike Brigade at the Omni Center tomorrow night »
Alright, my friends. Let’s get down to it. 👇
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TODAY’S THOUGHT
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
SONG OF THE DAY
Bloom - good neighbours
TODAY’S (GOOD) NEWS
Family & Children's Center expands to Caledonia with new facility purchase // News 8 Now »
Mindful Monday: La Crosse coalition launches 'Be Here Campaign' to combat phone addiction during Mental Health Awareness Month // News 8 Now »
Northern Hill Elementary School hosts spring Color Hawk Walk // News 8 Now »
May the 4th — Star Wars day with the Rivoli’s Clara and Jon Gelatt // WIZM »
Applefest button revealed as countdown to September festival begins // WXOW »
Grandson takes grandmother to prom, fulfilling years-long promise // WXOW »
WEATHER REPORT
🌅 Sunrise: 5:51am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:12pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (88.2%)
TUESDAY // 🌥️ Partly Cloudy · High 56°, Low 36° · Clouds build through the afternoon
WEDNESDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 54°, Low 37° · Gray and cool
THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 63°, Low 42° · Warming back up nicely
FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 71°, Low 45° · Best day of the week
SATURDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 68°, Low 44° · Great weekend weather
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 63°, Low 43° · Slight cool-down, still pleasant
MONDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 65°, Low 46° · Comfortable start to the week
⚠️ Heads Up: A cool couple of days to start, but Friday bounces back to 71° — the best stretch of the week runs right through the weekend.
HAPPENINGS
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🎨 Featured Event Sip & Paint: Oval Cut FloralsPresented by All Glazed Up 📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 📍 All Glazed Up — 313 Pearl St, La Crosse 🎟️ $30 A perfect Mother's Day gift idea — treat her to a night of painting and good vibes, or snag the finished piece for home decor. All skill levels welcome! View Event Details → |
🎭 Dramatic Delights: Music Scenes from the Stage // Tue, May 5 // 7:30PM–8:30PM // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // Event Link ➡️
Join students under the direction of Dr. Kourtney Austin for a delightful evening of musical selections from the stage.
☕ Coffee & Conversation // Tue, May 5 // 8:00AM–9:30AM // La Crescent Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Join Coffee & Conversation! Every Tuesday from 8:00-9:30am, the library opens special for senior citizens to meet for coffee, treats, and conversation in the library.
🪅 Cinco De Bingo // Tue, May 5 // 6:00PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Event Link ➡️
Shake Your Maracas... It's Fiesta Bingo Night!
🌌 Star Wars Trivia // Tue, May 5 // 8:00PM // The Crow // Event Link ➡️
Join America's Pub Quiz and The Crow for a Star Wars themed trivia night. Test your knowledge of the galaxy, compete for prizes, and enjoy a night of fun with your crew.
📚 Cinco de Mayo Storytime // Tue, May 5 // 10:00AM–10:40AM // The Groovy Grind // Event Link ➡️
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo storytime featuring Mexican culture brought to life through books, music, and crafts. The event includes an horchata latte and free kids lemonade with any regular beverage purchase.
📚 Screening of "Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving our Legacy" // Wed, May 6 // 7:00PM // Sobieski Park Lodge // Event Link ➡️
Join us for an educational screening of "Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving our Legacy," a documentary showcasing the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge. The event includes a presentation by Tim Yager and a Q&A session.
🎵 Lone Goat Rodeo [LIVE] at GPC - Ft. Jamie Sterling // Wed, May 6 // 5:00PM–8:00PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy an evening of Poetic Original Americana music with Lone Goat Rodeo featuring Jamie Sterling at Grounded Patio Cafe.
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ADOPTABLE PET
ℹ️ Frankie, 8 year-old female
📍 2nd Chance to Shine, La Crosse
🕊️ Senior Dog
👶 Good With Kids
✅ House & Kennel Trained
COULEE CALLS IT
Snooze button. ⏰
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
📸: Dave Stoda
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