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❤️ A Do Good, Coulee that has the potential for exponential impact.

📚 It’s almost grab a good book and watch the leaves change season. If you’re looking for something to stink into—or to restock your shelf—check out the library’s book sale »

🍻 Whether you partied hard over the weekend for Oktoberfest—or left for the weekend for some rest—welcome back, buddy.

🎨 There’s not a whole lot that’s better than listening to someone talk about their passion. If you like learning about art and the people behind it, The Pump House’s In-Person Art Talk might be right for you »

🏈 Local football scores from Friday’s games. Spoiler alert: West Salem stays undefeated.

Alright, people. Let’s have a Monday. 👇

📖 Elated (adjective) — ih-LAY-tid
❤️ Thrilled and lifted up with joy.
💡 Why it's good: You could see how elated the whole family was when their food truck finally opened.

🌅 Sunrise: 6:59am · 🌇 Sunset: 6:51pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (97%)

👗 What to Wear: A light jacket for the damp, foggy morning, then short sleeves by early afternoon — dry all day, no umbrella needed.

MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 75°, Low 56° · Clouds hang tough all morning before breaking for a warm, sunny afternoon.

TUESDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers — High 72°, Low 64°
WEDNESDAY // 🌧️ Rain — High 69°, Low 62°
THURSDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 67°, Low 45°
FRIDAY // ☀️ Sunny — High 66°, Low 42°
SATURDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 66°, Low 46°
SUNDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 65°, Low 45°

📚 Monday Mornings at Main @ Main Library | Mon, Sep 28, 10:00–11:00AM Welcome back to Monday Mornings at Main, a lifelong learning program series for adults aged 50 and better, featuring diverse speakers and topics. Registration is not required. 📅 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 →

💡 Maker Monday @ La Crosse Public Library, CREATE Lab (Second Floor) | Mon, Sep 28, 3:30–4:30PM Kids will explore hands-on STEM, art, and building activities using a variety of fun maker tools and materials while experimenting, inventing, and creating. 📅 Event Link →

🎸 OMC Acoustic Jam @ Historic Trempealeau Hotel and Restaurant | Tue, Sep 29, 6:30–9:30PM An acoustic jam session every other Tuesday at the Historic Trempealeau Hotel and Restaurant, featuring music, taco tuesday, and other tasty vittles. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 Owl Painting Workshop @ International Owl Center | Wed, Sep 30, 6:00PM Paint an owl at the International Owl Center with guidance from Willomina Art Studio. This acrylic painting class welcomes adults and kids of appropriate skill levels. 📅 Event Link →

🎨 All Strung Out - Monthly Crochet Club @ 608 Brewing Company | Wed, Sep 30, 6:30–8:30PM Join the "All Strung Out - Monthly Crochet Club" for a gathering with Nadia Fuad of YARNutopia. This is not a class but a chance to hang out, work on designs, and get tips. 📅 Event Link →

❤️ Leave something better than you found it this week.

🏈 Friday, September 25

La Crosse Logan 42, Onalaska 21
Holmen 42, Tomah 6
La Crosse Central 29, Sparta 17
Reedsburg 74, Baraboo 7
West Salem 43, Luther 28
Aquinas 58, Viroqua 0
Arcadia 44, Westby 0
Black River Falls 28, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 20

📅 Friday, October 2 — all games 7pm

Baraboo (1-5) at Holmen (6-0)
Tomah (0-6) at La Crosse Central (4-2)
La Crosse Logan (6-0) at Reedsburg (5-1)
Sparta (3-3) at Onalaska (2-4)
Aquinas (5-1) at Arcadia (5-1)
Viroqua (0-6) at Black River Falls (2-4)
Luther (4-2) at Westby (2-4)
West Salem (6-0) at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau (1-5)

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