GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
💼 We’ve got job opportunities from around the Coulee Region for you to check out.
❤️ Quality time with your kid? What could be better? All Glazed Up has the when and the where. You just need to bring the who »
🐱 Our Pet of the Week would like you to say ‘aww’.
🌎 People Fest kicks off this week. It’s family-friendly and promises good vibes »
🍀 Irishfest already? This year is cruising by. Here’s the info »
🤔 Quote of the day reminds us—the best family is the one that we choose.
Alright, neighbors. Let’s do the thing. 👇
THOUGHT
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.”
THE GOOD WORD
📖 Gemütlichkeit (noun) — guh-MOOT-likh-kyte
❤️ A cozy, warm feeling of contentment and belonging shared with good company.
💡 Why it's good: There's a certain gemütlichkeit in a full kitchen on a cold morning that no thermostat can match.
(GOOD) NEWS
La Crosse school board tours newly acquired Trane building with community // News 8 Now »
UWL recognized for student civic engagement, voter participation efforts // WXOW »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 5:58am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:23pm · 🌙 Last Quarter (57.2%)
👗 What to Wear: Light layers — a tee is fine, but a light jacket for the cool morning.
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 78°, Low 55° · Comfortable and mostly sunny — a refreshing mid-week day
THURSDAY // ☀️ Sunny
High 84°, Low 61° · Gorgeous — wall-to-wall sunshine and low humidity
FRIDAY // ⛈️ PM Thunderstorms
High 84°, Low 62° · Great morning before storms arrive in the afternoon — toss an umbrella in the car
SATURDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 83°, Low 66° · Clears out for the weekend — a solid summer Saturday
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 86°, Low 67° · Warm and bright — another great one to be outside
MONDAY // ⛈️ AM Thunderstorms
High 81°, Low 64° · Storms roll through in the morning — umbrella before you head out, should clear by afternoon
TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 83°, Low 62° · Pleasant and mild to close out the stretch
⚠️ Heads Up: Friday brings afternoon storm chances and Monday brings morning storms — the days in between look really nice. Enjoy Thursday through Sunday.
HAPPENINGS
🧘 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 →
🎵 La Crescent Live with High Mileage | La Crescent Area Event Center Wed, Aug 5 · 5:30–7:30PM · Enjoy live music with High Mileage in La Crescent. Bring a lawn chair for a comfortable experience. Learn More →
🎵 Norskedalen's Music in the Valley | Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center Wed, Aug 5 · 5:30–7:30PM · Enjoy an evening of music featuring the Coulee Region Steel Drum Band, food, and community at Norskedalen's Music in the Valley. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase. Learn More →
🎸 Dylan Harris & Good Company | Esofea County Park Wed, Aug 5 · 6:00–8:30PM · Enjoy a night of country, Midwestern, rock, and original music with Dylan Harris & Good Company at Esofea-Rentz. This family-friendly event welcomes donations. Learn More →
🎸 Aaron Lee Kaplan | GPC Wed, Aug 5 · 5:00–8:00PM · Enjoy an evening of instrumental Americana guitar featuring bottleneck blues and fingerstyle folk with Aaron Lee Kaplan. Learn More →
🎤 Concert in the Park Featuring The Dweebs! | Evans Bosshard Park Wed, Aug 5 · 5:30–8:30PM · Get ready for a night of high-energy fun and colorful nostalgia with The Dweebs, a family-friendly band playing hits from the 60s through today. Enjoy concessions, draft beer, and root beer. Learn More →
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JOBS
📋 Title: Community Impact Specialist
📍 Location: Cashton, WI (Organic Valley)
💰 Pay: $60,798.40 - $73,704.80 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time, hybrid (4-8 days per month onsite)
📝 Summary: Organic Valley is hiring a Community Impact Specialist to steward the cooperative's giving, community involvement, and employee engagement efforts. The role blends financial acumen with storytelling to shape strategic local giving, disaster relief, and community partnerships — a great fit for someone deeply connected to rural communities and grounded in cooperative values.
📋 Title: Barista/Cashier
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (The Damn Tasty)
💰 Pay: $18 - $25 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time
📝 Summary: The Damn Tasty, a welcoming modern eatery in La Crosse, is hiring a Barista/Cashier to prepare coffee drinks, greet guests, and keep carry-out orders running smoothly. It's a great fit for an energetic, friendly team player who's passionate about coffee and creating a wonderful experience for customers.
📋 Title: Front Desk Dental Receptionist
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Bluffside Smiles)
💰 Pay: $19 - $24 an hour
⏰ Type: Full-time, 36-40 hours per week; Mon–Thurs, 8:00am–5:00pm
📝 Summary: Bluffside Smiles is hiring a professional, friendly Front Desk Dental Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for guests at its busy office. The role involves discussing treatment options and setting up financial arrangements, so prior dental experience is required — and the four-day schedule comes with a full benefits package.
COULEE CALLS IT
Road trip snacks. 🍿
PETS
🤝 Friends…meet Colby.
TRIVIA
🌸 First Bloom of Spring
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