Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

💭 Our Thought reframes what it means to succeed, and places importance on showing ourselves to the world, instead.

🎨 The fine folks at All Glazed Up are hosting Parent and Kids Weekly Pottery this Wednesday. It’s an opportunity for you to relax & connect in a creative, calm setting »

☀️ Spring Grove is one of my favorite little cities. They have a market with live music, local goods, and a kid-friendly setting. Details »

📸 An amazing photo, submitted by one of our amazing readers.

🐶 One of your dogs is the star of today. Pet of the Week, coming right at ya.

Okay, folks. Let’s fire it up. 👇

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📖 Winsome (adjective) — WIN-sum
❤️ Charming and cheerful in a warm, endearing way.
💡 Why it's good: A winsome hello from a shopkeeper is the kind of small-town warmth you can't manufacture.

🌅 Sunrise: 6:12am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:04pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (38.9%)

👗 What to Wear: Light layers — a tee is fine, but keep an umbrella handy for storms this evening.

TUESDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy
High 79°, Low 60° · Overcast with isolated storms possible around midday and again this evening — umbrella in the bag

WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 82°, Low 59° · Clears out nicely — comfortable and bright mid-week

THURSDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 84°, Low 65° · Warm and sunny — a great late-summer day

FRIDAY // ⛈️ PM Thunderstorms
High 83°, Low 61° · Fine morning before storms fire in the afternoon — toss an umbrella in the car

SATURDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 78°, Low 57° · Storms clear and the sun returns — a beautiful late-August Saturday

SUNDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 77°, Low 57° · Comfortable and mild — a lovely end to the weekend

MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 78°, Low 62° · Pleasant start to the week — low humidity, easy temps

⚠️ Heads Up: Storms are possible this evening into tonight — keep an eye on the radar. Friday brings another afternoon storm chance, but the weekend looks really nice.

📚 Silent Book Club | The Root Note Tue, Aug 18 · 7:00–9:00PM · Join our monthly Silent Book Club at The Root Note for a peaceful space to read alongside fellow book lovers. Drinks are available for purchase, and all are welcome for an evening of reading with no pressure or meetings. Learn More →

🧅Farmers Market at Great River Landing | Great River Landing Tue, Aug 18 · 3:30–7:00PM · Discover fresh, local produce and artisanal goods at the Farmers Market at Great River Landing. Support your community and savor the flavors of the season! Learn More →

🎵 Mississippi Melodies - Live Music | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center Tue, Aug 18 · 12:00–1:00PM · Enjoy live music every Tuesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. Each week features a new local musician or band, and all ages are welcome. Learn More →

🛍️ La Crescent Farmers Market | La Crescent Area Event Center Tue, Aug 18 · 4:00–7:00PM · Join the La Crescent Farmers Market for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and handmade items every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM. They accept EBT, credit, and debit cards and offer a Power of Produce Club for kids. Learn More →

🎸 Fly Casual at Great River Sound | Dash-Park Tue, Aug 18 · 6:30–8:30PM · Join Fly Casual, a La Crosse-based cover band, for an evening of nostalgic tunes from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's at Dash-Park. This five-member combo delivers a fun, energetic performance for all ages. Learn More →

🛍️ Galesville Farmer Market | Galesville Square Wed, Aug 19 · 4:00–7:00PM · Shop farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted soaps and body care products, local maple syrup, and much more at the Galesville Farmer Market. Available on Saturdays from 8 AM - 1 PM and Wednesdays from 4 PM - 7 PM during the season. Learn More →

🎸 Dave Bashaw | Grounded Patio Cafe Wed, Aug 19 · 5:00–8:00PM · Enjoy live acoustic alternative music by Dave Bashaw at Grounded Patio Cafe. Learn More →

📅 Wednesday Moms Walk at Groovy Grounds | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee Wed, Aug 19 · 9:00AM–12:00PM · Join other moms for a relaxed, self-guided walk, allowing you to move your body, connect with others, and enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a chat afterwards. Kids are welcome to join with strollers, bikes, or scooters. Learn More →

🍽️ A Taste of the Garden | Kane Street Community Garden Wed, Aug 19 · 5:00PM–7:30AM · Savor delicious food and local drinks amidst live music in our beautiful garden. Support The Hunger Task Force and help provide healthy food for our community. Learn More →

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