Our Diverse Community

October 8 at 5:30 p.m. Building Bridges: Immigrants and Community in Wisconsin

A conversation about current immigration affairs in Wisconsin with Deisy España and Laura Pastrana from Voces de la Frontera.

October 13 Indigenous Peoples' Day 10 to 3 at Myrick Park and 3:30 to 8:30 at UWL.

BEYOND THE BRIDGE documentary and discussion October 14 at 6 p.m. for a powerful and eye-opening cinematic journey with "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness." This bold and dynamic documentary chronicles a staggering 40,000-mile road trip through twelve U.S. cities, immersing viewers in real-life stories and solutions while asking one essential question: How can we solve homelessness comprehensively?

DISABILITY PRIDE FEST October 19 from 11 to 3 at Logan High School.

The Disability Action Network will host their 4th annual Disability Pride Fest to promote inclusion and highlight the value of people with disabilities to our community. Lots of people in our community are impacted by accessibility barriers and isolation. At Disability Pride Fest, they will actively break down those barriers through socialization presentations, performances, sports, children’s activities, and resource booths. Put simply, the event will celebrate disability culture.

Thursday - Feed back about transportation

 

Ride with elected leaders and area planners on Thursday at 9 a.m. (leave from the City Hall parking lot) to experience the good and the could-be-better of bike commuting in La Crosse during Week Without Driving. Here's your chance to advocate for changes directly to those with the power you make changes. RSVP: tkey@lacrossecounty.org

Also on Thursday, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., learn more and provide feedback about the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation's plans for Highway 16. 

The meeting is at the (not accessible by public transportation) Nature Place in Myrick Park. If you can't make this meeting, visit the link for other input options.

Remember, we were once promised a much different La Crosse Street.

Protest at DVO Office

From Opportunity Wisconsin:

On Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00 PM, we will gather outside Rep. Van Orden’s office at 210 7th St S in La Crosse for a Shutdown Eve Gathering.

• Facebook Event

• Mobilize Event

Ahead of the midnight deadline to avoid a shutdown, we’ll stand together to demand that Rep. Van Orden restore harmful cuts and keep the government open. A shutdown means higher health care costs, more strain on food programs, and even more uncertainty for families who are already struggling.

We invite everyone to think about what you would say to Rep. Van Orden if he were here. If you’d like, bring remarks to share with the group — whether that’s a short story about how cuts affect you, or simply why keeping the government open matters to your family.

Please join us and bring a friend. Feel free to bring a candle or sign if you’d like.

Week Without Driving

From La Crosse Area Transit Advocates:

WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING IS COMING SOON!

Week Without Driving (WWD) is a national event that highlights the challenges faced by non-drivers in our car-centric world and explores the benefits of ensuring we all have access to great walking, biking, and public transportation. 

Please join us by participating in the Week Without Driving Experience or fill out a WWD BINGO CARD (available by September 28) from Sunday, September 28 through Sunday, October 5. Turn in a completed card and be entered in a prize drawing.

And check out the many great local events, programs, and experiences, including group bike and bus rides, a film, panel discussions, and more.

Check out the WWD La Crosse web page at https://tinyurl.com/WWDLaCrosse for more details.

Green Drinks/Renew the Block

GREEN DRINKS

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Come tour the Renew the Block project that's being organized by Habitat for Humanity. We'll meet at Logan Middle School at 5:30 PM. RSVP:  Nick Nichols, nnichols4896@gmail.com

Here's a synopsis below by our tour guide Kaitlyn.

ReNew the Block is a neighborhood revitalization initiative led by Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, focused on transforming a single block in La Crosse’s Logan Northside Neighborhood into a model of sustainability and community collaboration.

Location: Avon Street between Sill and Clinton Streets, involving 29 city parcels, Logan Middle School, and surrounding boulevards and sidewalks.

• Community Collaboration: Designed in partnership with residents and Logan Middle School students.
• Environmental Improvements: Installation of permeable paver pathways to manage stormwater. Planting shade trees, native plants, and fruit trees to create a community orchard. Creation of pollinator gardens and rain gardens.
• Educational Enhancements: Development of an outdoor classroom, walking path, and food forests for Logan Middle School. Student involvement in design and planting efforts.
• Home Repairs: Exterior upgrades including new gutters and landscaping. Critical repairs focused on safety, health, and energy efficiency.
• Art & Culture: A community mural at Logan Middle School, designed by students and painted by a local artist.
• Fundraising Component: Supporters can sponsor customized permeable pavers (small, medium, or large) that will be installed as part of the pathway, symbolizing their commitment to sustainability and community development.

The initiative blends stormwater mitigation, urban agriculture, education, and home repair to create a replicable model for sustainable neighborhood transformation. 

Come tour it with us and talk about the future of neighborhood revitalization during Green Drinks on Tuesday, September 23^rd at 5:30 pm! 

Drinks are not allowed on school property, so we will be tailgating in the parking lot (city owned) and potentially adjourning to a local bar (Fish's) right around the corner. Can't wait to see you there!