GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
💼 If you’re looking for work, you’re in the right place. We’ve got a few jobs for you to check out.
☕️ Grounded has live music today, which sounds like vibes »
🎶 Mr. Blink plays in La Crescent at La Crescent Live this evening. See you there? »
❤️ An adoptable pet, in case you have room in your heart and in your home.
🔥 The hottest trend in fitness in the La Crosse area is brought to you by Form & Fire Heated Fitness Studio. They’re setting up shop at Mt. La Crosse this week »
Alright, let’s dive in. Let’s have a morning. 👇
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THOUGHT
“If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you can see that, you begin to meet people who are in your field of bliss, and they open doors to you. I say: follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be.”
THE GOOD WORD
📖 Lissome (adjective) — LISS-um
❤️ Gracefully supple and light in movement.
💡 Why it's good: There's real joy in watching a lissome dancer move like the music is carrying them.
(GOOD) NEWS
Behind the Counter: The Rivoli // News 8 Now »
7 Brew opens Onalaska location, donates more than $7,000 to Children’s Miracle Network // News 8 Now »
La Crosse School District welcomes back nearly 1,000 staff members ahead of first day // News 8 Now »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 6:14am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:02pm · 🌙 First Quarter (48.9%)
👗 What to Wear: Light layers — cool morning, but warms up nicely by afternoon.
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 81°, Low 58° · Cool start, sunny finish — a really comfortable late-summer day
THURSDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 84°, Low 66° · Warm and pleasant — a few clouds but nothing to worry about
FRIDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers
High 84°, Low 63° · Showers in the morning — umbrella before you head out, clears nicely by afternoon
SATURDAY // ☀️ Sunny
High 81°, Low 55° · Stunning late-August Saturday — low humidity, wall-to-wall sun
SUNDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 78°, Low 55° · Comfortable and mild — a lovely end to the weekend
MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 77°, Low 64° · Pleasant and easy to start the week
TUESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 85°, Low 65° · Warm and sunny — summer making one more push before September
⚠️ Heads Up: Friday brings morning showers — plan outdoor time for the afternoon. The rest of the week looks excellent, especially Saturday.
HAPPENINGS
🛍️ 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 →
Spring Grove Music & Market | Viking Memorial Park Wed, Aug 19 · 5:00–7:00PM · Enjoy live music, food, and a farmers market every Wednesday evening at Viking Memorial Park. This is a family-friendly event with activities for kids. Learn More →
🎵 La Crescent LIVE with Mr. Blink! | La Crescent LIVE Park Wed, Aug 19 · 5:30–7:30PM · Mr. Blink brings free family fun to La Crescent LIVE! Enjoy music, food, and games in the park. Learn More →
Parent and Kids Weekly Pottery | All Glazed Up Wed, Aug 19 · 4:00–5:30PM · A gentle introduction for children ages 7+ to on-the-wheel pottery — bring a parent and create together. Learn More →
🎵 BC-40 Concerts in the Park | Evans Bosshard Park Wed, Aug 19 · 6:30PM · Join Blue Collar 40 for an evening of music in Sparta. Learn More →
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JOBS
📋 Title: Program Coordinator
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Sports, Therapeutic and Adaptive Recreation (STAR) Association)
💰 Pay: $45,000 - $55,000 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: The STAR Association is hiring a mission-driven Program Coordinator to serve as both a hands-on instructor and the supervisory lead for its team of program facilitators. The role is a 50/50 split of leading adaptive recreation and specialized exercise programming for individuals with disabilities and handling administrative oversight — a great fit for someone with a therapeutic recreation background and a heart for inclusive community impact.
📋 Title: Garden Center Associate
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (Christen Farm Nursery)
💰 Pay: $14 - $19 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, Full-time; Saturdays required, position runs through October 31
📝 Summary: Christen Farm Nursery, a busy family-owned garden center, is hiring a Garden Center Team Member for a hands-on role caring for plants, creating displays, and providing friendly customer service in a beautiful outdoor setting. It's a great seasonal fit through October 31 for a dependable, motivated candidate who loves plants — no prior experience required.
📋 Title: Carpet Cleaning Technician
📍 Location: Holmen, WI (Good as New Carpet Cleaning)
💰 Pay: $25 - $30 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, 15-25 hrs/week weekday daytime; runs now through December, resumes seasonally next April
📝 Summary: Good as New Carpet Cleaning is hiring a part-time Carpet Cleaning Technician to drive the van and clean carpets at customer locations around the La Crosse area. It's a flexible, commission-based role with training and equipment provided — a great fit for a dependable candidate with good people skills and a clean driving record, with room to grow as the shop expands.
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