Thursday, June 18
Edition #386
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🕰️ A look back at a little local history, thanks to our friends at the Murphy Digital Collection
🎶 Moon Tunes tonight. For real. They’ve got a special guest—last week’s scheduled performer. Here’s the when, who, & where »
🎨 Did you know that All Glazed Up has a splatter cave? Get your friends and get to Pearl St. »
🛍️ A market that you may not have ever been to at Coon Valley Dairy Supply this weekend »
What a Thursday. Let’s get started. 👇
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THOUGHT
“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. You must give some time to your fellow human beings. Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man's help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.”
(GOOD) NEWS
GROW kicks off summer school garden party series open to La Crosse and La Crescent communities // News 8 Now »
HorseSense announces $15,000 matching donation for "Where We Grow Next" campaign // WXOW »
Sparta Cinema 6 turns 'Toy Story 5' buzz into food pantry fundraiser // WXOW »
La Crosse Center to host legendary country band Alabama in September // WXOW »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 5:22am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:50pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (19.7%)
THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 75°, Low 51° · Pleasant and bright — clear tonight
FRIDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers · High 75°, Low 55° · Nice morning, showers arrive by afternoon
SATURDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 78°, Low 58° · Best day of the weekend — get outside
SUNDAY // 🌧️ Rain · High 70°, Low 56° · 62% chance — keep plans flexible
MONDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 76°, Low 56° · Clears out nicely to start the week
TUESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 76°, Low 59° · Warm and comfortable
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 77°, Low 59° · More of the same — quiet and pleasant
⚠️ Heads Up: Saturday is the clear highlight — 78° and mostly dry. Sunday brings the week's best rain chance at 62%, so shift any outdoor plans to Saturday if you can.
HAPPENINGS
🎲 Giant Board Game Hang-Out | La Crosse Public Library Main Thu, Jun 18 · 5:30–6:30PM · Step into life-sized versions of your favorite games as you roll oversized dice, move across giant boards, and team up for tons of laughter and friendly competition. This event is for all ages. Learn More →
🎵 Moon Tunes: TUGG + The La Crosse Sessions Band | Riverside Park Thu, Jun 18 · 5:30–8:00PM · TUGG headlines with alternative reggae-rock; La Crosse Sessions Band opens. Learn More →
🎵 June Third Thursday [Mississippi Sippin]: Loreweavers | Minnesota Marine Art Museum Thu, Jun 18 · 5:00–8:00PM · Enjoy an evening of live music with Loreweavers, as part of MMAM's Third Thursday event series. This free outdoor concert features the Loreweavers from 6-7:30p and gallery admission is $5 from 5p - 8p. Learn More →
🐝 Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Pollinator Pals | La Crescent Community Building Thu, Jun 18 · 4:00PM · Join Happy Dancing Turtle to explore the amazing world of pollinators and learn why they are so important. After the presentation, go on a pollinator hunt in your local park! Learn More →
🎨 Ellen McDonah Art Show Opening | Blue Heron Coffeehouse Fri, Jun 19 · 5:00–7:00PM · Immerse yourself in Ellen McDonah's stunning art, inspired by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and local bluff lands. Meet the artist and celebrate a vibrant evening of original oil, watercolor, and pastel works. Learn More →
Splatter Cave | All Glazed Up Fri, Jun 19 · 5:30–6:00PM · 🎵 Let's GLOW girls… 🎵 A 30-minute neon paint-splatter experience under blacklights. Learn More →
🧀 Cheese Fest | Holmen Area Community Center Sat, Jun 20 · 10:00AM–7:00PM · Indulge in a day of cheesy delights at Holmen Cheese Fest, featuring a mac & cheese contest, craft market, and a Wine and Cheese Experience. Fun for the whole family awaits with cheesy food and exciting activities! Learn More →
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HISTORY
ℹ️ A black and white photograph featuring an unidentified bus driver standing next to the La Crosse Street and South Avenue route city bus in La Crosse, WI, circa 1961.
COULEE CALLS IT
Escalator etiquette. 🏢
ADOPTABLE PET
ℹ️ Ella, 6 month old Heeler mix
📍 La Crescent Animal Rescue
💪 Progressing well with training
✅ Good with other dogs
FOOD TRUCKS
🚚 Food Trucks — Thursday, June 18
📍 Gundersen Onalaska, 3111 Gundersen Dr — Monkey Business, 11am–1pm 🛵 DoorDash available
📍 Moon Tunes, Riverside Park, La Crosse — Monkey Business, 4:30–8pm
🚚 Food Trucks — Friday, June 19
📍 Walmart, Tomah — Handly's Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, 9am–3pm
📍 Veterans Freedom Park, 120 Clinton Street, French Island — Monkey Business, 11am–7pm 🛵 DoorDash available
HANDY-DANDY LINKS
