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☀️🏡 Good Monday Morning, Coulee

June 16, 2025

Caleb Lombardo
June 16, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s basically a high-five in text form. ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🍽 we want to know….what’s the best meal in the Coulee Region for under $10? Let us know »

🤝 In The Community: Volunteers needed for a tour of newly-improved downtown spaces

🍃 looking for something to do with the kids today? head to Myrick park for the arboretum grand opening activities »

🍕 want to win a $25 gift card to Pizzeria Dolorosa? there’s still time »

Alright folks—follow me to the good stuff. 👇

Have you used our events calendar? (gmcoulee.events)

Let us know--and then provide some feedback if you have any!

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇

You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️

Lions Club of Southwest Wisconsin hosts "Fishability Days" for children with limited access to the outdoors // News 8000 »
Pump House hosts ArtSPIRE 2025 at Riverside Park // News 8000 »
North Side La Crosse bar hosting annual 'Rockin the Viaduct' block party // News 8000 »
LCT's Penguin Project presents The Big Bad Musical // WXOW »
Onalaska family rebuilds after fire with support from the community // WXOW »
From the Budweiser Clydesdales to stunt shows to Drowning Pool, La Crosse’s Big River Rally has something for everyone // WIZM »

🍽️ Help Us Find the Best Meals Under $10!

Let’s face it—everything feels expensive lately. But great food at a great price? It’s still out there… if you know where to look.

We’re putting together a reader-powered guide to the best meals under $10 in the Coulee Region, and we need your help.
Where do you go when you want something quick, satisfying, and affordable? Is it a hidden lunch special? A food truck gem? That one breakfast sandwich that always hits just right?

Drop your favorites in our quick survey and help us shine a light on the best cheap eats around. We’ll feature your picks in an upcoming roundup—because good food deserves a little local love.

👉 [Take the survey here]

Thanks for keeping it delicious (and affordable), Coulee crew.

🍃 [GRAND OPENING] Myrick Park Arboretum @ Myrick Park // Today, 10am-1:30pm // LINK »

🍽 FoodWIse Recipe Demonstrations @ Kane St. Community Garden // Today, 3:30pm-4:00pm // LINK »

♻️ Eco Makers @ La Crosse Public Library North // Today, 3pm-5pm // LINK »

🧠 Nourish Your Brain Retreat @ Dahl Family YMCA // Today, 9am-3pm // LINK »

🕰 Footsteps of La Crosse History Tour: Downtown La Crosse @ Downtown La Crosse // Today, 5:30pm-6:30pm // See the full series »

🤝 Volunteers Needed Downtown!

Want to be part of something cool and community-driven?
Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with guest check-in for the Tour of Upper Living on Sunday, June 22.

This self-guided tour gives visitors a rare peek inside beautifully restored apartments, lofts, and commercial spaces above the street level in historic downtown La Crosse. Volunteers will help welcome attendees and get them set up for the experience—no heavy lifting, just good vibes.

📋 Interested? Sign up here 👉

Let’s help them make this event shine!