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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.
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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!
Culver's at 4101 Mormon Coulee Road is helping to support La Crosse Jail Ministry. On Tuesday, April 23, Culver’s will donate 10% of all sales at their location between 5 and 7 pm.
When you eat at this location during those times, you will help to support the effort!
As Culver's says, "There's no limit to how much heart you can put into the community - and we're always looking for ways to help our friends and neighbors.
Join us and consider giving what you can to our local cause today. Thank you for your support!"
Tell all your friends, family and community about this important fundraising event for the La Crosse Jail Ministry. Thank you!
The MTU #4 will divert its route on that day to get you right to the park. Even better, fares will be FREE!!
If you don't live on the #4 route, there are several large parking lots along the way where you can park and hop on the bus. Big lots are by the old Shopko South, near the Village Shopping Center, and by the Western TC Apprenticeship building on 21st Place S.
Or, you could park at the Jay Street ramp which is just across the street from the Transit Center. Or, you can take another bus to the Transit Center and transfer to the #4.
There will be no driving around looking for a parking place, no walking blocks to get back to your car. And it'll be so much fun (and safer and less stressful!) You never know who you'll meet on the bus!
If you are going with a group, you don't need to worry about how many people fit in your car. If you have little kids, riding the bus can be part of the fun of the fair. And it's a great opportunity to talk with them and others about the climate benefits of public transit.
If you've never ridden the bus before, LATA (La Crosse Area Transit Advocates) offers Rides with a Guide. We'll ride with you, make sure you understand the apps and maps, and answer your questions so you can become a bus riding pro. Contact us to set up a guided ride by email (lacrossetransitadvocates@proton.me) or by phone: 608-315-2693.
See you at the fair! See you on the bus!
LA CROSSE, Wis., (April 15, 2024) - La Crosse SOUP is back with another exciting event, inviting the community to join hands in supporting creative projects aimed at enhancing our city. La Crosse SOUP isn't just a dinner; it's a collaborative celebration, a platform for connection, and a testament to the power of community-driven change.
The upcoming La Crosse SOUP event is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at The Main - An Event Space located at 424 Main Street in Downtown La Crosse. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., offering attendees an opportunity to mingle over delicious food and drinks before the main program kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Presentations from diverse groups will showcase innovative ideas designed to make La Crosse an even better place for all. The winning project, chosen by the audience through votes, will receive the funds raised during the event to bring their vision to life.
For just a $5 suggested donation, attendees will enjoy soup and bread while actively participating in the selection of our next funded community project. This is a chance for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to make a tangible difference in their city while enjoying an evening filled with creativity, collaboration, and fun.
The lineup of pitches for this event includes:
YAB Coulee Region: Empowering young individuals aged 14 to 24 to combat youth homelessness through feedback and collaboration with state and federal agencies.
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA): Creating a safer environment for children who have experienced abuse by offering support and empowerment through a united force of bikers.
The Penguin Project: Celebrating diversity and fostering friendships among children aged 8 to 18 with specific needs and disabilities through theatrical performances and mentorship.
In addition to the inspiring pitches, attendees will be treated to delicious soups and bread courtesy of the Beer By Bike Brigade, along with sweet treats from the bake sale provided by the La Crosse Polytechnic School community.
This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: @properties La Crosse, Altra Federal Credit Union, Rural Mutual Insurance: Kevin Carlson, Style by Kathy and Charisma Salon, and Driftless Recovery Services.
For more information, to submit a pitch, or to become a sponsor, visit www.SoupNation.org.
Let's come together on April 25 to support innovative projects and strengthen our community, one bowl of soup at a time.
Co-sponsors:
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Driftless Co-op, Coulee Region Sierra Club, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse Youth & Learning Center, UWL ALANA, UWL Students for Sustainability, Viterbo University Student Sustainability Club
Learn more about the film: https://www.badriverfilm.com/
Learn more about Line 5: https://www.sierraclub.org/wisconsin/line-5
TAKE THE BUS! The number 4, 5, and 6 MTU stops nearby.
From Coulee Region Sierra Club:
Don't forget - find out how you can become more energy efficient, reduce your fossil fuel use, and save money!
Tuesday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Myrick Park Nature Place in La Crosse, learn how you can use federal Inflation Reduction Act funds and other incentives to upgrade your home or business with cleaner, more efficient appliances and building components. Find out how much you might be eligible for and how to finance the upgrades. There is no charge for this event
You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history, but what does that mean for you? It could mean a more comfortable living space, lower energy bills, and reducing your household's carbon emissions! On April 9 from 6:00-8:00, join us at The Nature Place (789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse) for a program on the financial incentives available through the IRA - from solar panels and insulation to HVAC and electric vehicles. AND find out how your actions can help the City of La Crosse reach its ambitious community climate goals. We will have a presentation from approximately 6:15-7:00, followed by time to chat with co-hosting organizations and fellow attendees.
Co-hosted by Coulee Region Sierra Club, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Citizen Action of Wisconsin's Driftless Co-op, Citizens' Climate Lobby's La Crosse Chapter, and the City of La Crosse. Please RSVP here (not required but appreciated).
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But now, this urgent request comes fron the Sierra Club, which has been fighting alongside the Bad River band to end this disastrous pipeline project. Please act now!
What: Call the White House Today
Why: The Biden Administration will file a legal brief on Monday April 8th at the Court of Appeals in the Bad River court case. A lower federal court ordered Enbridge to stop trespassing by removing Line 5 from the reservation by June of 2026—earlier if flooding exposes more of the pipeline. But Enbridge has appealed that order and the court has requested that the Dept of Justice file an amicus brief on this issue.
We need the DOJ to support the Bad River Band, acknowledging that the Tribe has sovereignty over its land and in its fight to shut down and remove the pipeline from their land .
When: We need a strong push before the deadline. The White House comment Line is only open Tuesday - Thursday from 10am - 2pm CT.
We know this is last minute, and we appreciate your action today!
Sample Script:
Hello, my name is _____. I live in_____.
I urge you to support the Bad River Band in their fight against the Line 5 oil pipeline. Please act to permanently shut down Line 5.
[UPDATE:] The comment line number, 202-456-1111, is hanging up on people, but you can call the WH switchboard at 202-456-1414 and tell them you want (or choose the option) to leave a comment.
You can stay on hold to talk to an operator, or if the lines are busy it will give you an option to leave a message.
Report back:
Want to tell us how it went? Email Natalie to tell us that you made a call and how it went! Natalie.cook@sierraclub.org
Social Justice Week's goal is to help inspire conversation with research to reinvigorate our lives with realistic and achievable goals to make a change in our communities. This year we want to highlight how identities and intersections of identities impact our communities. The University of Wisconsin La Crosse and the people of the La Crosse area hold many identities within it that shape our experiences in the community. We each navigate space differently and desire a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
‘Building belonging’
UW-La Crosse will celebrate its eighth-annual Social Justice Week April 2-4 with the theme “Building belonging: Identities shaping communities.”
The celebration, organized by UWL Diversity & Inclusion in partnership with the Social Justice Institute, features a series of public events where faculty, staff and students can share their research and stories, and start conversations about what social justice means to them. It will explore how identities and the intersection of identities shape people’s experiences as part of a community.
This year’s keynote speakers are:
The event is free and open to the community, although guests are asked to register.
UWL’s Social Justice Week is sponsored by Wisconsin Public Radio,
DREAM, the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities, the
College of Business Administration, the School of Education, the School
of Visual & Performing Arts, the Office of Multicultural Student
Services, and the UWL Parent Fund.
Come eat some food and learn about voting "Uninstructed" on April 2nd to send a message to President Biden that he needs to stop supporting the genocide of Gaza, and how to talk to friends, family, and other people you know to ask them to vote "Uninstructed" as well.
Celebrate, engage and network with other business women in the greater La Crosse area on Thursday, March 28th at 11:00 am. This event will take place at the WWBIC Southwest office in La Crosse and features a panel of four Wisconsin business experts: DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld; Michele Carter from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development; Jenifer Cole from the Wisconsin Women's Council; and Dr. Kamaljit Jackson from WWBIC. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m5sjpq3 |
Free and open to all.
March 26, 2024 7:00 PM, Fine Arts Center Main Theatre - Unbought
Unbought is a music theatre piece presenting the dramatic stories of three African American women: journalist and women's suffrage activist, Ida B. Wells; Shirley Chisholm, the first African American in the U.S. Congress, and the first African American woman to run for President; and Sally Hemings, the slave with whom Thomas Jefferson fathered six children. The music is drawn from classical, jazz, and popular works by African American composers.
This production is brought to Viterbo University in a partnership between the Sister Thea Bowman Center, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership, and Fine Arts Center Arts for Young America School Series.
Visit Viterbo University's website for more information. Thea Bowman Week is March 25-27, 2024.
There are two Republican-approved constitutional amendment quesrions on the spring ballot. Here's what Wisconsin Common Cause says:
On the April 2nd Spring Election ballot in Wisconsin, in addition to contests for local offices, judgeships, school board members and other positions, the Wisconsin Legislature had directed that there were also be two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican majority in the Legislature over the last several years to be put before voters for approval or rejection.
These questions received comparatively little public attention, but they are extremely important in how they may affect elections and democracy in Wisconsin and in your ability to participate in those elections fairly and freely.
In order to help you better understand these questions and their implications we defer to election law legal and policy expert, attorney Doug Poland of the Madison law firm of Stafford Rosenbaum, and one of the founders of the public interest consortium Law Forward, which defends and prosecutes many voter rights cases. Law Forward filed the legal challenge on behalf of 19 named Wisconsin plaintiffs to the 2021-22 Wisconsin gerrymander of state legislative districts last August which ultimately resulted in 2024 Act 94 – the establishment of new, constitutional and far more fair state legislative district maps for the upcoming 2024 August primary and November general elections.
Here is how Mr. Poland ably explains the two constitutional amendment questions. (Read more at the Common Cause page).
And here's the word from the Wisconsin League of Women Voters:
No matter our race, background or zip code, Wisconsinites know that voting is a fundamental right yet a handful of politicians want to limit funding for our elections without any plan to make sure election administrators have the support and supplies they need to help voters make their voices heard.
How long we have to wait in lines to vote, how many polling locations are open, and the speed of results are all determined by how much money our state allocates to fund our elections. Vote no on constitutional amendment question 1.
Elections are a lot of work. Clerks rely on a whole host of outside experts, volunteers, and community members to make sure our elections are run smoothly and the results are accurate. A handful of politicians want to make the jobs of our election heroes even harder. That’s why we’re voting no this April on question 2!
These constitutional amendments are rooted in disinformation and a lack of consideration for voters and our hard working local election administrators. Let’s keep conspiracies out of our elections.
Vote NO this April on both constitutional amendments.
Read more about it at their website.
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Join us for a celebration of all things seeds, featuring conversations with gardening experts and a community wide seed swap!
All About Seeds: 10am - 11am
Are you interested in learning about: 1.) The seeds you plant? 2.) How to start seeds for tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, kale, etc.? Or 3.) How to save seeds from your vegetable garden? Join gardener and seed enthusiast Bjorn Bergman for an introduction to all things vegetable seeds. Bjorn will talk about the history of vegetable seeds, the why and how to save seeds, how to start seeds at home PLUS answer your seed questions.
Seed Swap: 11am -12pm
Following the talk, join us for a seed swap! Please label seeds with identifying information. No seeds? No problem! Everyone is welcome to join the seed swap and pick up seeds from local seed savers and community organizations like the Kane Street Garden!
About the presenter: Bjorn Bergman is passionate about growing food and eating seasonally. Each growing season his family keeps a large garden at their home in Viroqua and they love spending time preserving the harvest by drying, canning, freezing, and fermenting. Since 2011, he has been obsessed with learning about and practicing seed saving. Bjorn loves sharing his passion for and knowledge about sustainable living with others.
Planning for the fourth annual Juneteenth event in La Crosse is going on now. Can you help? Donate? Table? Sponsor? Here's the ask:
Partner Opportunities:
Please fill out this Link to sign up to partner. PARTNERING LINK
Your partnership would help provide entertainment, food, speakers, historical education, community building, and family friendly and youth activities. Your partnership can be (1) monetary, (2) an in-kind donation, (3) hosting a table at the event, and/or (4) recruiting volunteers for the event.
Monetary Donations (tax deductible):
Checks can be made payable to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K) with “Juneteenth Celebration” in the memo line and mailed to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge, P.O. Box 694, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602.
Link: JUNETEENTH MONETARY DONATIONS
Thanking Partners: Because your donations benefit this region and beyond, we would like to say thank you:
● Donations $100-$499—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event
● Donations $500 and more—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event, your organization’s name on the event t-shirt and acknowledgment from the event stage
● In-kind donations—recognized on social media and from the event stage
THANK YOU for your consideration and we look forward to your support of this important historic community event! Feel free to contact us with questions.
HISTORY:
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This Holiday Commemorates June 19, 1865 when the last of enslaved people heard they were free. It is a US Federal Holiday.
The August Ball commemorates the August 1, 1887 Emancipation Day celebrating the liberation of enslaved people, first in the Caribbean, and then eventually the end of slavery in this country. This Ball has historic roots in its past celebration in the La Crosse community.
Sincerely,
Shamawyah Curtis,
Shaundel Spivey, B.L.A.C.K.
Denise Christy Moss,
Chaya Davis,
Black Student Leaders
