GOOD MORNING, COULEE

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

📆 We list a lot of events in this newsletter—but have you tried our full events calendar? Well, here’s the link! »

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🥬 Farmers market day, baby. Hmoob Cultural Center Market should be poppin’ today »

🎶 Check out our Live Music list—there’s lots happening this weekend.

🛍 Have you heard of this market in Decorah? »

Alright, let’s get the vibes going. Here’s the good stuff. 👇

THOUGHT

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“Not all those who wander are lost. The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Beamish (adjective) — BEE-mish
❤️ Beaming with cheerful optimism and bright good humor.
💡 Why it's good: A beamish face at the front desk can set the tone for everyone who walks in behind you.

MUSIC

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(GOOD) NEWS

40+ volunteers bake nearly 300 apple pies for La Crescent school fundraiser. // WXOW »
Once a firehouse, now a landmark: La Crosse's Fire Station No. 4 gets historic recognition // WXOW »
Family and Children’s Center opens Lotus House for mothers in recovery // News 8 Now »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 6:48am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:09pm · 🌙 First Quarter (51%)

👗 What to Wear: Rain jacket and an umbrella, no question — it's dry until about 10am, then rain settles in for the rest of the day and never really lets up.

FRIDAY // 🌧️ Rain
High 63°, Low 59° · A soggy, gray end to the week with cool temps and a steady east wind.

⚠️ Heads Up: Rain moves in mid-morning and keeps up all day, adding up to roughly three-quarters of an inch, with thunderstorms arriving after 10pm. If you've got anything outdoors today, it needs to happen before 10am or wait for the weekend.

SATURDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 66°, Low 58°
SUNDAY // ☁️ Cloudy — High 68°, Low 51°
MONDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 62°, Low 47°
TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 61°, Low 45°
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 66°, Low 51°
THURSDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 70°, Low 53°

HAPPENINGS

🍎 La Crescent Applefest — Friday @ Applefest Festgrounds | Fri, Sep 18, 1:00–11:59PM Military Appreciation Night: carnival opens, Bruce & Virgil, Tapping of the Red Apple Keg at 7:30 PM and Blue Collar 40 in the King Apple Tent. 📅 Event Link →

🍎 Farmers Market | River Cafe Trempealeau @ River Cafe | Fri, Sep 18, 2:00–5:30PM Explore the best of local! Our market features farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations. Meet the talented producers and experience the true farm-to-table difference. 📅 Event Link →

🛍️ Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market @ Hmoob Cultural and Community Center | Fri, Sep 18, 3:30–7:00PM The Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market is held at the Hmoob Cultural and Community Center every Friday from May to October, featuring local produce and goods. The market runs from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. 📅 Event Link →

🎸 Quenten Brown @ Trempealeau Hotel | Fri, Sep 18, 6:00–9:00PM Quenten Brown performs live music featuring originals, classic, country, and Americana tunes. Enjoy the show, food, and drinks at the Trempealeau Hotel. 📅 Event Link →

🎶 Vernon County Fair — Friday (Youth Day) @ Vernon County Fairgrounds | Fri, Sep 18, 9:00AM–10:00PM Youth Day at the Vernon County Fair — kids 12 and under free, plus the Badger State Tractor and Truck Pull at 6:30 PM. 📅 Event Link →

🎤 Lexie Lakmann - Vocal & Piano @ Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge | Sat, Sep 19, 5:30–8:30PM An evening of vocal jazz standards featuring Lexie Lakmann. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 Driftless Area Art Festival — Saturday @ Beauford T. Anderson Park | Sat, Sep 19, 10:00AM–5:00PM The 22nd annual Driftless Area Art Festival — 75+ juried artists, youth art, live music, and culinary vendors from the Driftless Region. 📅 Event Link →

Hidden Hills Petting Farm — Open Day 🐐 @ Hidden Hills Petting Farm | Sat, Sep 19, 10:00AM–6:00PM Come on down to Hidden Hills! Pet, feed, and admire a large variety of farm animals — plus fun activities like the Barrel Train Ride, Towers & Chains, Sponge Wars, Magnetic Fishing Pond, Battle Course, Down Hill Trikes, Scavenger Hunts, and Little Critter Corner. 📅 Event Link →

🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace @ Weber Center for the Performing Arts | Sat, Sep 19, 7:30–10:30PM An amusing story about two elderly ladies who poison their lodgers, believing they are saving them from suffering. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 Beginners Metalsmith Workshop @ GlassStoneStudio | Sat, Sep 19, 12:00–3:30PM Unleash your creativity at this beginner metalsmith workshop! Craft a unique sterling silver ring or pendant with a beautiful stone to take home, no experience needed. 📅 Event Link →

🇩🇪 Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon @ Celebrations on the River/French Island | Mon, Sep 28, 11:00AM–1:30PM Celebrate Oktoberfest with a delightful luncheon featuring "The Woman. The House. The Story." Enjoy mingling, shopping, and a raffle! 📅 Event Link →

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