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Holiday Heritage Norskedalen Old-Fashioned Christmas By Michael Scott You know the scene. There are variations but it is usually bathed in twilight; a horse-drawn sleigh carries revelers with gifts to the snow-covered yet warmly lit farm house. The barn is bedecked with a large evergreen wreath as children construct a snowman in the front yard. Off in the distance, skaters enjoy a frozen pond as the moon rises over the rolling hills. It is the scene of an idyllic rural American Christmas. And this year, as they have for the last 30 years, Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center (near Coon Valley, Wis.) is inviting you to step into this very scene 6
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with their Old-Fashioned Christmas in December event. Held the first Saturday and Sunday of December, this event is as cozy and inviting as they come. Imagine snuggling together as two large draft horses gently pull a jingle-bell-jeweled wagon by the holiday-decorated Norwegian pioneer buildings. Over the snow-crusted prairie drift the songs of carolers outside the Benrud Little White Chapel, a Lutheran church which was originally built in Sparta in 1886 and moved to Norskedalen in 2009. Taste the Norwegian meatballs,
the lefse and rommegrot, and a cream pudding at the a la carte buffet of foods. Smile for a photo from Santa’s lap atop an old-fashioned sleigh. You can even pick up your Christmas tree and do your gift shopping. This event kicks off the holiday season, and I’d venture that you’d be hardpressed to find a more charming event. There are demonstrations that include spinning, wood stove cooking and kids’ crafts. There is also a scavenger hunt for the kids. Raffle tickets will determine the winners of fresh Red Angus beef and a Christmas quilt created by award-winning artisan Joyce Abernathy.
FAMILY FUN With bright, fluffy snow cover, guests can enjoy cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Imagine exploring the 400 scenic acres that surround the area. Enjoy pine groves, natural bubbling springs and wooded hillsides that are home to a wide variety of birds and animals. Yes, if you haven’t already, you simply must make Norskedalen’s Old-Fashioned Christmas a holiday tradition in your family. And, once the festivities are over, I’d like you to take your brand new calendar for 2015 and write
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“Norskedalen” in the margin of every single month. That will serve as your reminder. Norskedalen is open year-round. “Some people think we hibernate in the winter,” said Tammy Potaracke, operations manager at Norskedalen. “It’s not the case, and we have programs running throughout the entire year.” As part of their mission of preservation, interpretation and education, Norskedalen offers a wide variety of activities, classes and special events. The events are as inviting as their titles: Sweet, Sweet Spring; Midsummer Fest; Ice Cream Social; Threshing Bee; The Civil War Immersion Weekend;
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the aforementioned Old-Fashioned Christmas; and, the delightfully fun to say, Ghoulees in the Coulees. May through November bring fascinating regional speakers nearly every Sunday. Looking for a getaway? Like, maybe 130 years away? Norskedalen rents a restored log cabin that sleeps up to six people. The Paulsen Cabin has an authentic log interior, fully furnished kitchen and an outdoor fire ring. The rental includes admission to the Nature and Heritage Center and full trail access. Make this the year to explore Norskedalen! Your family will cherish the memories you make there. It’s
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educational, it’s a feast for the senses during all seasons and, of course, it’s fun. For more information, go to their website at norskedalen.org or connect with them through social media at facebook.com/norwegianvalley and twitter.com/Norskedalen. — Michael Scott is a storyteller and host of The Old School Variety Show. Performed the third Saturday of every month from September through May, the Variety show is a celebration of local performing artists. Go to Oldschoolvarietyshow.com for more information.
If You Go Norskedalen’s 30th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Saturday and Sunday Dec. 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. norskedalen.org and 608-452-3157
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One Ugly 5K
The Ugly Sweater 5K Run By Sara Walters
If you’ve ever participated in a road race, you’ve given some thought to your attire. But when you lace up for the Ugly Sweater 5K, there’s no guesswork involved. For once, donning your most appalling apparel is protocol.
would help give the event a fresh spin. “Last year many participants had a lot of fun dressing up in their ugly sweaters and covering themselves in holiday decorations,” shared Meg Carey, event chairman. “We decided to continue the theme again this year.”
The idea behind this funny, familyfriendly event, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14, came from the rebranding of the original Rotary Lights 5K. When Rotary After Hours, a La Crosse-based group of young, enthusiastic business leaders, took the reins in 2013, they decided a hilarious holiday theme
Although the race, previously attended by such holiday celebrities as Buddy the Elf and The Grinch, is held in jest, the cause it supports holds true to the spirit of giving. The funds raised support two important literacy projects, one internationally and one locally. Carey and the rest of Rotary
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After Hours are “dreamers and doers who passionately drive projects to develop our youth, our community and our world,” she explained. The Ugly Sweater 5K embraces this passion by raising money for a school district in Uganda where students are in desperate need of supplies and accommodations. In the Coulee Region, the race also provides funding for the R.E.A.D Clinic, a youth tutoring center. Community support from Rotary After Hours doesn’t stop there; the group’s efforts continue yearround with a Mini Masters mini golf tournament and an annual Halloween event.
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An energetic team of organizers combined with a fun-loving theme has proven to be a winning combination for the Ugly Sweater 5K. It also doesn’t hurt that the race, which starts at 4 p.m. outside the Radisson near the Three Rivers Lodge, gets runners in the holiday spirit by finishing through the tunnel of lights at Riverside Park. For those deterred by the uncertainty of winter weather, Carey and her team have thought of everything. “In Wisconsin, that [the weather] seems to be a common question no matter what time of year an event is scheduled for,” she said. “We are always hoping that the weather will be fair for our event and it will not be too cold. We
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arrange with the La Crosse Park and Rec department to help clear the roads and race route in the park,” she added. With safety in check, participants are left to worry about only one thing — digging deep in their closets for their ugliest of sweaters.
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The 20th Annual UW-L Turkey Trot By Michelle Jerome
Gobble gobble! It’s the time of year we start seeing six-foot-tall turkeys running through the marsh … six-foot-tall Turkey Trotters, that is! Don your feathers and race shirts and join over 2,000 runners at the 20th Annual UW-L Turkey Trot! Jenny Larson, sport club and events coordinator, explained that the Recreational Sports Department at UW-La Crosse holds this annual 5K run to raise funds for various causes. 16
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The proceeds provide Multi-cultural Department student scholarships and scholarships to allow students to attend Recreational Sports conferences. In addition, an annual community benefactor is named, and a large portion of the funds are gifted to them. The 2014 recipient is the Outdoor Recreation Alliance. Larson stated that her department “looks for organizations with upcoming big projects that will need help” to determine the annual community benefactor.
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When you’re registering to trot, grab some fellow gobblers and sign up your rafter (group of turkeys) to join the team contest! The community team with the most members will win a Subway sub platter party, and the UW-L campus team with the most members will receive a Toppers pizza party. If that’s not enough, dress up for the Turkey Trot costume contest. Larson said in years past, super heroes and even a “whoopee cushion” joined the turkeys.
Veterans Memorial Stadium for post race entertainment. The race will use MyLaps BibChip chip timers and will award the top overall male and female finishers and the top three runners in each age division. The Trot also awards prizes to the top three male and three female runners who most closely predict their finish times. Kids can join the fun and sign up for the Jr. Gobblers dash, half-mile, or mile races. Nearly 200 kids register each year!
This fun run starts on the UW-L campus in front of the Recreational Eagle Center, zips through the La Crosse River Marsh trails, and ends at
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If You Go When: Saturday, Nov. 22 @ 9 a.m. Where: UW-L Recreational Eagle Center (on campus) 1725 State Street, La Crosse Cost: 5K - $8 online or $11 walk-in/mail (until Fri. Nov. 14) $16 online & walk-in/mail (Sat. Nov. 15-Fri. Nov. 21) $19 on Race Day Jr. Gobbs - $3 online & walk-in/mail (until Fri. Nov. 14) $6 online & walk-in/mail (Sat. Nov. 15-Fri. Nov. 21) $6 on Race Day More Info: www.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot
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Raising Money for the Red Cross By Heidi Blanke Eleven area celebrities are dusting off their dancing shoes, ready to show their moves at the ninth annual Red Cross Dancing with the La Crosse Stars event. You can help them win the competition by making a donation or buying tickets; all profits go toward Red Cross projects.
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wanting to get in on the action. Each pair is responsible for selecting their costumes and choreography, assisted by pros in the field. No tights and tutus here, but, instead, creative outfits and dance steps, from the can-can to the tango. This year’s dance studios include Amanda’s Academy of Dance, La Crosse Dance Centre, and Nicole’s School of Dance.
Celebrities from areas as diverse as entrepreneurship, government and medicine are teamed with professional dancers from local dance studios. It’s not only an honor to be chosen; there’s a waiting list of celebrities
The dance performance is the culmination of the event, but fundraising is what it’s all about. The money goes to the Red Cross, and it “helps with all the services and programs we deliver here and
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throughout the community,” says Kyle Kreigl, CEO of the Northwest Wisconsin and Scenic Bluffs chapters. Of course, there are numerous blood drives held throughout the year. But the Red Cross, Kreigl explains, also provides disaster relief, such as that during house fires or tornadoes; supports military, their families, and veterans dealing with the challenges of military service; and offers health and safety programs like CPR, first aid and baby-sitting training. “One of the programs we just launched this year, with help from the money that we’ve raised, is the Certified Nurse Assistant Program. We’re training individuals to become CNAs in our community. This is a need we’ve been told about by our community,” Kriegl explains.
Get Set This year, the Red Cross anticipates the event will raise $160,000, up $20,000 from last year. Aside from sponsorships, the celebrities raise the money, and they do some fancy footwork to get there. From Facebook pages, to brat sales, to their own fundraising letters, celebrities pull out all the stops when it comes to fundraising. After all, a portion of the competition is based on the amount of money the celebrities bring in.
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Celebrities also earn points from ticket sales. With up to 3000 tickets available (a sell-out crowd at the La Crosse Center), celebrities aren’t just tiptoeing around; they’re racing to sell tickets at break-dance speed. Kreigl says, “I’ve seen sales as high as 400 tickets sold, and the tickets are $20 apiece; each ticket sold counts toward their total.” Winning is a combination of dollars raised and dance score. The dancers “have two totals,” Kreigl explains, “a fundraising total and their score from their dance. So, to give an example, let’s say a celebrity finished first in fundraising, so that’d be 10 points,
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plus the judges’ score, that’d be 30. They could have up to a potential score of 40.” It’s easy to help out your favorite celebrity. Simply go to www.redcross. org/wi/la-crosse and look for Dancing with the La Crosse Stars. You’ll find photos and bios of each couple and a donation link.
“It’s completely up to them on what they choose. But, they work with their professional dancer/partner, who really walks them through on some steps.” A few celebrities offer sneakpeek videos on their Facebook pages. Dancing with the La Crosse Stars reaches near sell-out status, so get your tickets now. Rumor has it a national Dancing with the Stars celebrity may just pirouette into town to join the judges. With your help, a crew of Coulee Region celebrities will be dancing the night away. Don’t miss this once a year event. One-two-cha-cha-cha.
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Go This year’s judges are Madeline Sky from WXOW, Jen O’Brien from MidWest Family Broadcasting Group, and Bob Mock from Family Tree Floral and Greenhouse. Dances and costumes vary each year, with some celebrities theming their costume and dance with their occupation. They have free rein when it comes to samba versus polka. “It kind of goes with their personality and what they want to do,” says Kreigl. 22
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Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 7 p.m. at the La Crosse Center Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the La Crosse Center or Ticketmaster Donate to your favorite dance duo at www.redcross. org/wi/la-crosse
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Team “Flashover”
The Celebrity: Tim Candahl, La Crosse County medical examiner and Town of Shelby Town Chairman. The Dancer: Jen TeBeest, La Crosse Dance Centre and Winona State and Saint Mary’s Universities
Team “Big Blue Duo”
The Celebrity: Heather Christensen, Mayo Clinic Health- Franciscan Healthcare Onalaska Clinic family physician The Dancer: Cameron Meilicke, La Crosse Dance Centre
Team “Oh my Gasch”
The Celebrity: Paul Gasch, Onalaska Family Chiropractic Wellness Center The Dancer: Katie Fish, Amanda’s Academy of Dance
Team “Bust a Move”
The Celebrity: The Celebrity: Drew Gavrilos, City of La Crosse police officer The Dancer: Tia Sneath, Amanda’s Academy of Dance
Team “Backbreakers”
The Celebrity: Brad Northrup, MN Spine and Sports Rehab in La Crescent owner The Dancer: Leslie Weber, Nicole’s School of Dance
Team “Crossfit Bailadores”
The Celebrity: Peter Olson, CrossFit La Crosse owner The Dancer: Haley Solz, Nicole’s School of Dance
Team “#CuteandSassy”
The Celebrity: Julie Schippers, Altra Federal Credit Union Member Contact Center manager and director of housing for the Coulee Region Chill and La Crosse Freeze junior hockey teams The Dancer: Joey Miller, La Crosse Dance Centre
Team “Task Force”
The Celebrity: Randy Thomson, Task Force Karate owner The Dancer: Stephanie Lightbody, Amanda’s Academy of Dance
Team “Serve & Sizzle”
The Celebrity: Summer Thorson, Thorson Graphics owner The Dancer: Jonathan Lamb, Behling & Company founder
Team “Shake and Bank”
The Celebrity: David Winiecki, Associated Bank in La Crosse Vice President and Commercial Banking Team Leader The Dancer: Heidi Tabbert, La Crosse Dance Centre
Team “Kwik Steppers”
The Celebrity: Amy Zietlow, Mary Kay sales director The Dancer: Kyle Stugelmayer, Amanda’s Academy of Dance
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51 Years Of Festive
Holiday Fair Show By Michael Scott
The year ‌ 1964. LBJ declared a war on poverty, Martin Luther King won the Nobel Peace Prize, and the Warren commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the Kennedy assassination.
At the movies Dr. Strangelove, Mary Poppins and Goldfinger delighted audiences.
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People tuned in to watch Gomer Pyle, Bonanza and the Dick Van Dyke Show.
Hello Dolly and Fiddler on the Roof lit up Broadway.
In La Crosse, Wis., a tradition started that resonates still today: the Annual Holiday Fair now hosted at the La Crosse Center, which was built in 1980.
GET FESTIVE Nov. 20-23 of 2014, vendors and eager shoppers will descend upon the La Crosse Center to produce the area’s most spectacular craft show. Families in the area have made it a not-to-bemissed tradition. “I can remember coming with my mother and sisters when I was a little girl,” said event organizer Sue Wieman. “This is the only event produced by the La Crosse Center, and over the weekend we will have around 10,000 attendees,” continued Wieman. There is something for everyone at this much anticipated event.
the holiday magic. La Crosse Dance Centre gives guests a preview of their annual Nutcracker production. Donations made by area crafters and downtown merchants are given away as door prizes. Six winners are announced every hour, every day. All of this adds up to a whole lot of holiday cheer and fun for the entire family. It’s going to give all who attend a heaping dose of Christmas cheer and give our community an official kickoff to the Christmas season.
There will be over 130 booths crammed full of great holiday gifts and crafts. Among the wide array of items for sale you will find ornaments, decorations, clothing, toys, homemade candy and fudge. You can make your holiday gift giving even more special by supporting local craftspeople and artists. A certain resident from the North Pole will be there, as well as his guiding light, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Kids can get some valuable face time with the big fella as you get photos for memorable Christmas cards, family newsletters and gifts. Adding to the festivities, local vocal groups provide carolers to enhance 25
GET FESTIVE Speaking of kickoffs, Sunday visitors can be assured that the Packer/Viking game will be on screens throughout the Center, and updates will be announced. Carry on the 51-year-old tradition and be sure to attend the Holiday Fair at the La Crosse Center. — Michael Scott is a storyteller and host of The Old School Variety Show. Performed the third Saturday of every month from September through May, the Variety show is a celebration of local performing artists. Go to Oldschoolvarietyshow.com for more information.
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If You Go La Crosse Center Holiday Fair Show Hours: Thursday, Friday: 12-9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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All Glazed Up: Sip & Paint Canvas Painting classes are held every Tuesday at 6pm and Thursday at 6:30. Cost: $30, includes canvas, paint, and instructed lesson. Call ahead to register and BYOB. 205 Pearl St, La Crosse. (608) 7827248; www.allglazedup.com Basic Nutritional & Herbal Therapies: Laurie Stiers MSN, FNPBC; CH, presents varied programs on herbology, teas, tinctures, gardening, health, and more. Herbs All Around 1033 Caledonia St.; (608) 780-2255; www.herbsallaround.com Cameron Park Farmers Market: A wide variety of vendors offer fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, other food, crafts and more. WINTER MARKET LOCATION AND HOURS: The State Room in UW-L’s Cartwright Center, sponsored by Students for Sustainability and University Centers. Saturdays from 10 am - 1pm. A Charlie Brown Christmas: Various dates and times in December. T Christmastime is here and Charlie Brown is feeling down. When Lucy invites him to direct the gang’s annual Christmas show, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of Christmas and his faith in humanity is restored. Snoopy, Linus, Sally, and the rest of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts are here to bring your entire family the joys of the holiday season! By Charles M. Schulz. www.webercenterfortheperformingarts.org Chinese Language Class: 11:00-11:45am Learn Chinese in a fun, relaxed setting for free! 2nd and 4th Saturdays/month; Dim Sum Tea Shop 221 Pearl St.; (608) 738-1221 (Note: Closed for vacation for a portion of September 2014. Call ahead.)
December Late Nights: Thursday and Fridays in December. Come downtown for the tradition of late night shopping, holiday caroling, refreshments, family fun and more! www.lacrossedowntown.com Fayze’s Evenings Out: Tuesday - Half Price Tap Beer Night - Get all your favorite tap beers at half price every Tuesday at Fayze’s, 3:30pm to close. Thursday - Date Night - Treat your sweetheart to a night downtown, and enjoy half price bottles of wine every Thursday at Fayze’s, 3:30pm to close.; (608) 784-9548; www.Fayzes.com Elements Yoga Studio: Various classes available including Unnata Aerial Yoga. Check our schedule online or come to the studio for more information. 9550 US Highway 16 Frontage Road, Onalaska. 608.799.5599 www.theelementsyogastudio. com. Outdoor Connection: Rent outdoor gear from the UW-L Recreational Eagle Center! Open to the public and offers a wide variety of equipment for adventures big and small. Summer hours are 10 a.m.–6 pm Mondays-Saturdays. 1601 Badger St, La Crosse. 608-785-8680 www.uwlax.edu/recsports Pearl Street Brewery: New events every month including live music every Friday from 6 to 9! 1401 St Andrew St, La Crosse. (608) 784-4832 www.pearlstreetbrewery.com Pottery Classes: Learn pottery basics or discover new skills. “Wheel Deals” available! Children & adult classes, Paint Your Own, Jewelry & Glass Fusing, and more! Generous Earth Pottery, 321 Main St. La Crosse; (608) 782-3904; www. generousearthpottery.com Root Note: More than just a fabulous crêperie, coffee shop, and art gallery. LIVE MUSIC. LIVE MUSIC. LIVE MUSIC. Oh, and we have live music. Stay updated at: www.facebook.com/ theRootNote/events
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Rotary Lights: This year, 2014, we’ll be celebrating our 20th year with our Rotary Lights Display at Riverside Park! With over 3,000,000 lights in our inventory, you can imagine the breadth and depth of this holiday display. All FREE! We ask for food and cash donations to help our mission of feeding the poor and hungry in the Coulee Region. Featuring the Rotary Lights Parade, Live music entertainment, Hay Rides, Carriage Rides, live reindeer, breakfast with Santa, Ugly Sweater 5K, and so much more! www.rotarylights.org
Contact us for schedules. 432 Cass St., La Crosse; (608) 386-1217
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Looking for a place of spiritual refreshment and renewal? Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Come as an individual, a family, group of friends, group of co-workers, church group. For hours and other information: www.guadalupeshrine.org, or contact the Shrine’s Pilgrimage Coordinator if you need assistance with planning your visit 608.782.5440 gmarco@guadalupeshrine.org.
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Tea Tasting Party: Learn about teas while sampling a variety. Dumplings and egg tarts included with take-home loose tea sample.; 1st Tuesdays/month-6pm ($6 pre-pay, $8 at door) AND 3rd Saturdays/month ($8 pre-pay, $10 at door); Dim Sum Tea Shop 221 Pearl St.; (608) 738-1221 (Note: Closed for vacation for a portion of September 2014. Call ahead.)
Holiday Open House: 4-8pm. Kick off your holiday shopping in downtown La Crosse! Our stores are open Friday night with longer hours, specials, promotions and refreshments. Make a night of it downtown! www.lacrossedowntown.com
Trail Work Days: Get excited to dig in! Volunteer for trail restoration and building. Varying days; Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA); La Crosse; www.NaturesPlaceToPlay.com Valley View Mall Special Events: Get ready for the holiday season at the Mall! Give back by dropping off a gift at the Salvation Army Giving Tree or by taking advantage of the fundraiser gift wrapping stations. Then head over to visit Santa! www.myvalleyviewmall.com Yoga with Tammy Z: Yoga is for everybody! We offer a variety of classes for every level of experience. First class is FREE!
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Upcoming Events & Activities
The Man Who: Varied times. Come see this delightful play at UW-L Frederick Theatre in Morris Hall. Tickets: $16, $14 for seniors and non-UW-L students; $5 for UW-L students. www. uwlax.edu
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Nov 8 & 9 Cottage Garden Christmas: 1:00pm. Join Marci & Louise from Cottage Garden Floral for their holiday design show at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. You’ll be inspired by creative and affordable ideas for centerpieces, outdoor urns, Christmas trees, and more! Each non-perishable item or dollar you donate at the door for the Salvation Army will get you entered into a door prize raffle! This event is FREE, but preregistration is required. www.cityoflacrosse.org/parks
Nov 10 Trivia with Tim Dale: 8pm. The Root Note. 115 4th St. La Crosse. www.therootnote.com
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UW-La Crosse Turkey Trot 5K: 9am .We’ve been trottin’ for eighteen years! It’s time you join the fun of this annual fundraiser! Read about it in this issue of 2Do La Crosse! www. uwlax.edu/turkeytrot
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Nov 15 Scotty McCreery LIVE: 7:30pm Tickets: $29.50-$49.50. La Crosse Center. www.lacrossecenter.com
Nov 15 & 16 Tiny Tim Gala Benefit & Jingle Bell Brunch: Elegant dinner and auction benefiting local charities November 15th; family-oriented Sunday holiday brunch and photos with Santa November 16th, Waterfront Cargill Room, downtown La Crosse; reservations required by calling 608-392-4208; visit www. tinytimgala.org.
Lorie Line Concert: 7:30pm. Pianist Loire Line is doing what she has done every summer for 25 years straight – writing Christmas arrangements, pulling together costumes, contracting musicians, lighting and sound engineers, designing a set that will travel in a full-sized semi-truck, and pulling together a CD and corresponding Music Book that will showcase her music that will be performed in 40 upcoming cities. She might be the only artist out there who has toured 25 years in a row and this year she is celebrating the milestone year. Presented by Weber Center for the Performing Arts. www. webercenterfortheperformingarts.org
November 27
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Happy Thanksgiving!
51st Annual Holiday Fair: The Holiday Fair, since 1964, has become a tradition in the City of La Crosse with families coming to gather here every year. Door Prizes are given out every hour, every day. Santa Claus will be available for photographs daily. Rudolph the red nose reindeer makes special appearances throughout the show. Tickets: $2.00, free for children 12 and under. La Crosse Center. www.lacrossecenter.com
Nov 28
Nov 20-22 Ladies Shopping Weekend: While the Men are away- Come downtown to shop and play! Hunt for the best gifts for everyone on your list! www.lacrossedowntown.com
Rotary Lights Downtown Parade: Experience downtown shops, restaurants and entertainment while you enjoy the parade and we light up downtown! www.lacrossedowntown.com Disney LIVE: 5:00pm. Pirate & Princess Adventure! La Crosse Center. www.lacrossecenter.com
Nov 29 Small Business Saturday: A national campaign that highlights the benefits of Shopping local to support local jobs and local investment. www.lacrossedowntown.com
Fresh new looks arrive daily including purses & accessories. M, T, W, F 10:30-5 Thurs. 10:30-6 • Sat. 10:30-3 1400 West Ave. S. • La Crosse, WI La Crosse’s Finest Consignment Apparel for over 30 years!
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The American Red Cross Dancing with the La Crosse Stars: 7pm. This is an annual fundraiser benefiting the Scenic Bluffs Chapter. Eleven dance teams from your community will compete to take home the coveted mirror ball trophy. These teams are made up of prominent business and community members partnered with talented dance professionals. You might see your doctor, dentist, local grocer, or even your mechanic up on stage! Funds raised benefit the American Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter. www.redcross.org
Dec 6 & 7
Nov 29 & 30
Rumors: Varied times. Come see this delightful play at UW-La Crosse. www.uwlax.edu
Heidi: 7:30pm on Nov 29 and 2:00pm on Nov 30. The adventure filled story of a young orphan who is sent to live with her grandfather in the mountains. This beautiful story telling of classical ballet will draw you into the excitement, near tragedy and the power of inner strength, selflessness, and love which will transform characters in this lovely production of Heidi. Presented by Misty’s Dance Unlimited and Ballet La Crosse. www.webercenterfortheperformingarts.org
Dec 5-7 Rumors: Varied times. Come see this delightful play at UW-La Crosse. www.uwlax.edu
Dec 6 Winter Walk/Run Series: 8am. Keep active this winter and holiday season with our Winter Walk Run Series featuring 3 events, the Jingle Bell, New Year’s Resolution (Jan 10) and the Valentine’s Heart Throb Walk Runs (Feb 14). Try our 5 mile run, 5K walk/run or Treadmill option. We kick off the series with our Jingle Bell Walk Run and Rudolph’s Dash for Kids Fun Run on Dec 6. Join us for all 3 events and track your progress. $18 for each event OR $36 for all three until Nov 23. 608782-9622 www.laxymca.org
Norskedalen Old Fashioned Christmas: Bring friends and family to enjoy a memorable start to your holiday celebrations with the timeless sounds, smells and traditions of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. Horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, baked goods, scavenger hunt, holiday decoration making, and more! www. norskedalen.org
Dec 11-13
Dec 14 Ugly Sweater 5K: Ugly sweaters are simply...Yarn Gone WRONG! Designed with poinsettias, snowflakes, reindeer and misshapen Santas, these works of patterned art are treasures at this Rotary fundraiser. www.oneugly5k.com
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Overnight: 8pm-8am. A party just for kids! Youth 7-12 years old can ring in the New Year at the Y and enjoy the night in a safe and structured atmosphere while playing games, swimming, watching movies, and having fun. Each child will need a sleeping bag, pillow, and swimsuit. The Y provides games, swimming, movies, pizza, snack, breakfast, and the opportunity to see the midnight fireworks on the bluffs. At the lock-in, kids often stay up all night under the supervision of our caring Y staff. Registration is required. www.laxymca.org
Jan 15-26 Winter Rec Fest: It’s time for Winter Rec Fest! The City of La Crosse Parks & Recreation Dept. bring on the fun each year! Skating, sledding, fireworks, euchre, hockey, a medallion hunt, volleyball, ice fishing…the list goes on and on! www. laxwinterrecfest.com
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Come for a night of fun and leave with your own beautiful bouquet! is exlusive DIY oral design event is instructor led and open to all ages! Great for Birthday Parties and Team Building!
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Daily Mass • Confessions • Devotional Areas • Peaceful Hiking
Celebrate with Us the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
December 12th
Las Mañanitas: 9:30am - Shrine Church Pan Dulce / Refreshments: 10:30am Confessions (available in English /Spanish): 11:00am At 11:45am, Cardinal Raymond Burke, Founder of the Shrine, will dedicate and bless the new statue of the Guardian Angel of the Unborn - Memorial to the Unborn Plaza area (near the Church) Holy Mass (bilingual): 12:15pm - Shrine Church - Cardinal Burke will be the main celebrant Eucharistic Adoration with the Franciscan Friars: 3:30pm - Shrine Church
Regular hours: open year-round – 9am-4pm Cafe & Gift shop open daily 9am-4pm (608) 782-5440 | www.guadalupeshrine.org 5250 Justin Rd., La Crosse 54601
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