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Hear, Here: Community Hangouts/Third Spaces Bike Tour
VenuePearl Street BreweryOrganizerAriel Beaujot(608) 785-6798abeaujot@uwlax.eduEvent DetailsThis leisurely biking tour with CRAP (Cheeseburgers, Ride, Ales, and Pins) starts at Pearl Street Brewery where you can enjoy a cold beer while listening to the history of Rubber Mills in La Crosse. From there, the tour continues to Northern La Crosse, where the themes of labor and industry […]
3rd Annual Dare to Self-Care
Hmong Cultural & Community Center 1815 Ward Ave., La Crosse, WIWe are honored to host a diverse range of vendors owned by women BIPOC & LGBTQ+ individuals as well as local organizations & resources dedicated to uplifting & empowering our community. Shop small & support local. Discover a variety of unique, handcrafted products to enhance your self-care routine. Prioritize yourself by engaging in relaxing & […]
Hear, Here: Mid-Century Memories Trolley Tour
Venue1200 Block of Caledonia St, La Crosse.OrganizerAriel Beaujot(608) 785-6798abeaujot@uwlax.eduEvent DetailsAsk any Northsider who grew up during the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s what the city was like, and they just might talk about familiar icons, like The Sweet Shop. They might mention going to school at "Old" Logan, or working at the Autolite or Rubber Mills. […]
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse In Organizations
Cia Siab, Inc. 1825 Sunset Ln., La Crosse, WI, United StatesPolicy and Procedure Training Do kids in your programs spend time alone with one adult? What about with another kid? Do you do background checks for all staff and volunteers? Is the space where the program happens open and visible to many people? Join the La Crosse community for this FREE workshop to enhance the […]
Diamond Heist Mystery Dinner
Radison Hotel Ballroom 200 Second St. S., La Crosse, WI, United StatesIt's our Diamond Anniversary... and there's been a heist! Please join Great Rivers United Way for "Now You See It; Now You Don't," a night of good food, good fun, and a little detective work, all for a GREAT cause! We're celebrating 75 years of making a difference right here in the Coulee Region. You […]
Hear, Here: Walking Tour of Caledonia Street
VenueSt. James the Less Roman Catholic Church,1032 Caledonia St.Event DetailsStep back in time on one of the Northside's most iconic streets: Caledonia Street. Once a bustling center of commerce and community for North La Crosse residents, this street is now much quieter but no less important to those who call this place home. On this […]
Homelessness in La Crosse: A Panel of Perspectives
VenueUW - La CrosseUW - La Crosse - Student Union Bluffs 2130 La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601OrganizerAmanda KraftAkraft@uwlax.eduEvent DetailsJoin us for a panel discussion from various community members on homelessness in La Crosse. Stay for the opportunity to participate in a civil dialogue about this topic.
Hear, Here: Oral Histories from the Archives Trolley Tour
Venue1200 Block of Caledonia St, La Crosse.Event DetailsMemories of the Northside go back... they go way back to when factories were bustling, sawmills dotted the landscape and children played and worked and grew up amongst it all. Thanks to the Oral History Program we have recordings of people who once lived on the Northside telling […]
Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse Fall Luncheon 2024
VenueLa Crosse Center Riverside Ballroom300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601OrganizerMandi Horstman(608) 780-5710info@womensfundlacrosse.orgEvent DetailsBe engaged, inspired, and entertained as we celebrate our collective power to uplift women and girls and bring meaningful change to our community. This year Women's Fund welcomes keynote speaker, Shailee Basnet. In 2008 Shailee climbed Mount Everest and then went on […]
UW-L Self-Sufficiency Program Locally Grown Scholarship Breakfast
The Bluffs Ballroom, Student Union, UWLEach fall, the UWL Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) invites the UWL campus and greater La Crosse area to the SSP Locally Grown Scholarship Breakfast. Together, we recognize SSP students and their achievements, their families and the community that encourage and support them. Whether you've attended Breakfasts in the past or plan to attend for the first […]
GLADC 14th Annual Conference 2024
Viterbo University, Nursing Center Building, Room 196 10th St and Jackson, La Crosse, WI"Strategic Leadership in Action: Advancing DEIB for Organizational Excellence" For the first time at GLADC a Keynote Initiative Team has been developing an innovative collaboration, creating an even more impactful keynote session for this year's event. This year's Keynote will feature local thought leaders who will deliver dynamic presentations followed by an interactive strategy workshop session designed […]
Hear, Here: Northside Education Walking Tour
VenueIn front of the auditorium doors at Logan Middle School, 1450 Avon St. La Crosse.Event DetailsWhat do unlit candles melting in December, controversies around swimming pools, snowball fights, free clothes for teens, and the exclamation "Freeze or Fry at Logan High!" have in common? All of these come from Hear, Here stories about schools on […]