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  • March To The Cross

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    March to the Cross is a powerful community fundraising event, passionately organized by the Holmen Knights of Columbus. This heartfelt challenge is dedicated to honoring our local veterans and raising essential funds for the Freedom Honor Flight. The Freedom Honor Flight program gives veterans from Western Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northern Iowa a priceless opportunity:…

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    2026 First Pitch Event

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    Carey Hegge

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    Ticket sales start on Thursday, April 9, 2026 for this season’s Explore La Crosse Day with the Brewers. The annual trip to Milwaukee takes place June 18 when the Brewers play the Cleveland Guardians. To get everyone in a baseball frame of mind, the event kicks off sales for tickets to the game and activities.…

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    The 29th Explore La Crosse Day Celebration in 2026

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    Carey Hegge

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    Explore La Crosse Day with the Brewers is an annual celebration to watch a Milwaukee Brewer game. Enjoy the game with hundreds of people from the area with a tailgate party bursting with food, beverages, live music, games, and raffles. Fun for the whole family!

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    A Celebration of Community – Story and Song

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    Carey Hegge

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    “Joy is contagious, and goodness always wins, if we live long enough,” says Tom Thibodeau and Larry Long. “Music and stories have always been the thread that binds communities together. The Pump House setting allows us to share our gifts in person with friends and strangers, celebrating the goodness and hardships of our community.”  Please…

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    Kids’ Culinary Academy offered by Graduate & Extended Learning at UWL

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    Kids Culinary Academy Dates: June 30–July 2, 2026 Ages: Youth entering grades 6–8 Location: UWL Student Union Theme: The Crave Lab: Creative Cooking with Confidence Format: Three days of hands-on kitchen instruction, practice, and culinary activities. The experience culminates in The Crave Lab Showcase, where youth prepare and present a meal for family and friends,…

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    West Salem Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

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    Join Us for the West Salem Fire Department Pancake Breakfast! Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and the entire family! We’re hosting a free-will donation Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the fire station. We have been working hard on making improvements to the apparatus bay at…

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    Frozen River Film Festival 2026

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    Carey Hegge

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    The ARC’s first floor will serve as the festival’s “Atrium,” a dynamic gathering space for festival-goers. This space will harness the beloved atmosphere of the Atrium at the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) lobby. The ARC first floor will host festival box office and information, filmmaker meet-and-greets/panel discussions, workshops, merchandise, and other programming throughout the festival…

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    La Crosse Area Builders Home Show

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    Carey Hegge

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    Talk with 100+ experts for your building, remodeling, landscape project, and more!

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    Eleanor Roosevelt

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    Eleanor Roosevelt recounts her journey from a shy orphan into a confident, driven woman. Shaped by hardship, she rose to become a champion of civil rights, an author, and a respected stateswoman. She was hailed by President Harry S. Truman as “The First Lady of the World.” Come hear her story! No registration required. Presented…

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    MCDONALD’S CLASSIC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS

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    Carey Hegge

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    44th Annual Boys McDonald’s Basketball Classic (4th – 9th Grade Boys School-Based Teams)