Saturday, April 27, 2024

May 5 - MMIWG

 


M.M.I.W. (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women) 5K


Join the Ho-Chunk Nation La Crosse Youth and Learning Center for a 5K run/walk to raise awareness and honor the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women.
  • 11:00 - Registration opens
  • 12:30 - Introduction to the missing & murdered indigenous women and girls epidemic
  • 12:35 - Mayoral Proclamation
  • 12:40 - La Crosse City Council Resolution
  • 12:50 - Wisconsin M.M.I.W. Taskforce
  •   1:00 - 5k run begins
  •   2:00 - Closing remarks



Friday, April 26, 2024

Earth Fair Rain Plans

Yesterday, the Earth Fair committee decided to reduce the scope of the event due to forecasts of rainy, possibly dangerous, weather. Outside events like the animals and EV car show are cancelled. And, there will be no tents put up so the groups that usually table there won't be there.

Learn more at

https://www.sustaininstitute.com/earthfairlacrosse

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Ride SMRT 2 Viroqua

The Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit (SMRT) bus is a regional public transportation supported by public-private partnership in a multi-county area. In Wisconsin, with no Regional Taxing Authority for public transit, this is kind of a miracle. 

SMRT brings and takes workers, patients, elders, teens, and tourists from La Crosse to Tomah, Viroqua, and Prairie du Chien almost every weekday for $4 per ride. Those who live in rural communities along the routes may take the SMRT to an appointment at a La Crosse Clinic or to a job at a nursing home in the next community over. 

La Crosse Area Transit Advocates, a grassroots organization that educates about, supports, and advocates for better public transportation in our area, will host a ride on the SMRT bus to Viroqua on Wednesday, May 1. We'll catch the mid-morning Yellow route as it winds through La Crosse and land in Viroqua at about 11 a.m. From there, participants can visit the Vernon County Museum, Viroqua parks, fantastic local-food restaurants, and unique shops. There are several options for return times. There's even a public shared ride taxi in Viroqua.

The cost per ride is $4 cash, paid to the driver. More details can be found at https://lacrosseata.blogspot.com/p/smrt-2-viroqua.html  Space is limited!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

3rd CD Candidate Forum

 


Listen to this evening's 3rd CD Democratic Primary Candidate Forum live from Stevens Point. 6:30-8:00pm tonight, Wednesday, April 24. https://civicmedia.us/vote


Saturday, April 20, 2024

Spring into Sustainability

 

APRIL 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.
MYRICK PARK MAIN SHELTER

Are you interested in sustainable lawn care practices? Want to help preserve our pollinators? Learn about the benefits of leaving your lawn long, make native seed bombs to support local biodiversity, register for the No Mow May challenge, hear from Wisconsin Master Naturalists and our friends at La Crosse Area Waters and more! This event is free and open to the public.