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

📸 A featured photo that reminds us to look for the sunshine. Even on a cloudy day.

🥬 There are a couple of farmers markets to choose from tonight. Lucky us. Here’s one in La Crescent (pro tip, try the taco cart) »

🐦 On Wednesday, kids are invited to play bird games at the Houston Nature Center »

🤝 It’s National Night Out tonight. We’ve got details for several of the area’s gatherings. Check out the events calendar to find yours!

🌳 Have you been to Norskedalen for Music in the Valley? Entry is free on Wednesday »

That sounds like a solid day. Let’s get things kicked off. 👇

📖 Zest (noun) — ZEST
❤️ Great enthusiasm and lively energy for life.
💡 Why it's good: A little zest for the ordinary turns a plain Tuesday into something worth savoring.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:57am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:24pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (68.2%)

👗 What to Wear: Light layers — showers possible mid-morning, grab an umbrella just in case.

TUESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers
High 78°, Low 59° · Showers likely mid-morning before clearing out — umbrella handy for the first half of the day

WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 79°, Low 56° · Clears out nicely — comfortable and mild with low humidity

THURSDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 83°, Low 61° · Warm and mostly pleasant — a solid mid-week day

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 85°, Low 64° · Bright and warm heading into the weekend

SATURDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 84°, Low 67° · A beautiful late-summer Saturday — get outside

SUNDAY // ⛈️ AM Thunderstorms
High 85°, Low 67° · Storms roll through in the morning — grab an umbrella before heading out, should clear by afternoon

MONDAY // ⛈️ AM Thunderstorms
High 84°, Low 63° · Another round of morning storms to start the week — similar story, clears out later

⚠️ Heads Up: Showers this morning should clear by early afternoon. Sunday and Monday both bring morning storm chances — keep an eye on the radar if you have early outdoor plans those days.

🛍️ Great River Farmer's Market | Great River Landing Tue, Aug 4 · 3:30–7:00PM · Visit the Great River Farmer's Market for local produce and goods. The market runs Tuesdays from June to August. Learn More →

🤝 Onalaska National Night Out 2026 | Onalaska Community Park Tue, Aug 4 · 5:00–8:00PM · Join us for National Night Out 2026 with inflatables, food, games, prizes, and live music. Learn More →

🤝 La Crosse National Night Out | Mormon Coulee Park Tue, Aug 4 · 5:00–8:00PM · Join the La Crosse National Night Out for an evening of community fun. The first 500 attendees receive a free hotdog or brat, chips, and water. Learn More →

Sunset Yoga @ Mt. La Crosse with Root Down Yoga | Mt. La Crosse Tue, Aug 4 · 5:30–8:00PM · All-levels Vinyasa yoga on the Mt. La Crosse patio with sunset views, led by Root Down Yoga. Includes a post-class beverage & charcuterie. Learn More →

🎹 Luke Thering - Piano Solo | Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge Wed, Aug 5 · 5:30–8:30PM · Enjoy easy-swing standards, gentle ballads, and original jazz tunes in a solo piano setting by Luke Thering. Learn More →

🧘 Pilates in the Pines | Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard Area | Patio Wed, Aug 5 · 5:30–8:00PM · Energize your Wednesday with Pilates in the Pines at Mt. La Crosse. Enjoy an all-levels class, followed by refreshing mocktails and a charcuterie board. Learn More →

📅 Wednesday Moms Walk at Groovy Grounds | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee Wed, Aug 5 · 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 →

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