Tonight at Oktoberfest
It's a favorite event at Oktoberfest every year. Heritage Night. Its a wonderful night of terrific food and fun entertainment. The event will be held again at the La Crosse Center. Heritage night opens at 4:00 and serves and entertains till 9:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Enjoy yet another fun event at "My Hometown Oktoberfest"
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Today at Oktoberfest
Today is German Heritage Day at the North Side fest ground. The event is from 9am to 2pm. Special Fester Day for individuals with special needs will be at the South Side grounds from 11am to 2:30pm. The 11th annual Laff Olympics will again be at the North grounds starting at 6pm tonight. Buy a button and support Oktoberfest.
Today is German Heritage Day at the North Side fest ground. The event is from 9am to 2pm. Special Fester Day for individuals with special needs will be at the South Side grounds from 11am to 2:30pm. The 11th annual Laff Olympics will again be at the North grounds starting at 6pm tonight. Buy a button and support Oktoberfest.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Family Day
Its family day and no button required on either Oktoberfest grounds today. At 11:00 this morning the Lederhosen Luncheon on the South Side begins. Tickets are required. Available at the door. What a terrific Maple Leaf parade last Saturday. Over 100,000 folks enjoyed the sunny and warm day. Thanks to the board of directors and volunteers that work so hard each year to bring us such a special festival.
Its family day and no button required on either Oktoberfest grounds today. At 11:00 this morning the Lederhosen Luncheon on the South Side begins. Tickets are required. Available at the door. What a terrific Maple Leaf parade last Saturday. Over 100,000 folks enjoyed the sunny and warm day. Thanks to the board of directors and volunteers that work so hard each year to bring us such a special festival.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fun Apple Facts
Apples float because their volume is approximately 25% air. That is why apples are the fruit of choice for the game bobbing for apples. I guess that is why grapefruit is not a contender for the sport. I have never seen a grapefruit float. The largest apple on record weighed just over 3 pounds. That would be enough fruit for an entire pie.
Apples float because their volume is approximately 25% air. That is why apples are the fruit of choice for the game bobbing for apples. I guess that is why grapefruit is not a contender for the sport. I have never seen a grapefruit float. The largest apple on record weighed just over 3 pounds. That would be enough fruit for an entire pie.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
2009 Mrs. Oktoberfest
Congratulations to Barb Larsen the newest member of the Oktoberfest royal family. Barb lives outside of Holmen and enjoys gardening. She is involved in many area business committees and advisory boards. Mrs. Oktoberfest and her family will be introduced Friday night at the Fest Masters Ball. The new 2009 Fest Master will be announced tomorrow night. Here is to a fun and safe fest for all.
Congratulations to Barb Larsen the newest member of the Oktoberfest royal family. Barb lives outside of Holmen and enjoys gardening. She is involved in many area business committees and advisory boards. Mrs. Oktoberfest and her family will be introduced Friday night at the Fest Masters Ball. The new 2009 Fest Master will be announced tomorrow night. Here is to a fun and safe fest for all.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Twenty Two Days in a row
The showers that started late Monday ended a 22-day stretch with no recorded rain at the La Crosse Municipal Airport, two days short of the 1953 record for the longest string of days with no precipitation according to the National Weather Service office in La Crosse. It still marked La Crosse's driest start on record for September. Lets hope for a dry Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday. Look for the La Crosse Radio Group Flyer's in the parade. La Crosse Radio Group is a proud sponsor of the Oktober Fest Maple Leaf parade again this year.
The showers that started late Monday ended a 22-day stretch with no recorded rain at the La Crosse Municipal Airport, two days short of the 1953 record for the longest string of days with no precipitation according to the National Weather Service office in La Crosse. It still marked La Crosse's driest start on record for September. Lets hope for a dry Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday. Look for the La Crosse Radio Group Flyer's in the parade. La Crosse Radio Group is a proud sponsor of the Oktober Fest Maple Leaf parade again this year.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What is that sound?
Did you hear the rain shower early this morning???It has been three week since our last real rain shower. All the late summer flowers and the trees were really asking for rain. Take your umbrella to work today and on the way home remember to stop at the La Crescent Farmers Market. The location is 420 south 2nd street. The market is open from 4 to 7pm. There are only a few weeks of the market this season. You will find some of the best produce around.
Did you hear the rain shower early this morning???It has been three week since our last real rain shower. All the late summer flowers and the trees were really asking for rain. Take your umbrella to work today and on the way home remember to stop at the La Crescent Farmers Market. The location is 420 south 2nd street. The market is open from 4 to 7pm. There are only a few weeks of the market this season. You will find some of the best produce around.
Monday, September 21, 2009
The 61st Apple Fest is now in the books
Congratulations to the Apple Fest board of directors and volunteers that provided and excellent Apple Fest. What a wonderful year Mallery Schoen(Miss La Crescent),
Bryn Trisler (First Princess) and Megan Wolf (Second Princess) have in store for themselves this coming year. The court will do a wonderful job as representatives for the community as their exciting reign begins. A personal thank you to Julie Arney, chair for the Man and Women of the year award and for the nomination that was given to Pat and myself this year. There are a lot of folks who are also deserving of this high honor. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the Board of Directors for this great gift.
Congratulations to the Apple Fest board of directors and volunteers that provided and excellent Apple Fest. What a wonderful year Mallery Schoen(Miss La Crescent),
Bryn Trisler (First Princess) and Megan Wolf (Second Princess) have in store for themselves this coming year. The court will do a wonderful job as representatives for the community as their exciting reign begins. A personal thank you to Julie Arney, chair for the Man and Women of the year award and for the nomination that was given to Pat and myself this year. There are a lot of folks who are also deserving of this high honor. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the Board of Directors for this great gift.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Good Morning Chili
I am not taking about the temperature. The La Crosse radio group is having a chili tasting today in our offices for our staff. We will be choosing the favorite recipe for the State Bank Financial 18th annual chili cook off October 10th. We do have more information on our community calendar page. Five of our team was asked to whip up their families favorite chili. The Smith kitchen was cooking at 5:30am today with our favorite chili. On Monday I will let you know which staff member won our in house cook off.
I am not taking about the temperature. The La Crosse radio group is having a chili tasting today in our offices for our staff. We will be choosing the favorite recipe for the State Bank Financial 18th annual chili cook off October 10th. We do have more information on our community calendar page. Five of our team was asked to whip up their families favorite chili. The Smith kitchen was cooking at 5:30am today with our favorite chili. On Monday I will let you know which staff member won our in house cook off.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Apple Fest Starts Today
This is the first day of the 61st annual La Crescent Apple Fest. There are not many towns that can boast that many years of festival history. The fest kicks off today with the Little Miss and Little King pageant at 6pm. The Apple Fest continues through Sunday evening. We do offer a link to Apple Fest on our home page. Buy a button and support the fest.
This is the first day of the 61st annual La Crescent Apple Fest. There are not many towns that can boast that many years of festival history. The fest kicks off today with the Little Miss and Little King pageant at 6pm. The Apple Fest continues through Sunday evening. We do offer a link to Apple Fest on our home page. Buy a button and support the fest.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Flu shot in October
Next month the new swine flu vaccine should be ready for limited distribution. The FDA approved the new swine flu vaccine yesterday, a long anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way in the month of October. We will keep you posted on the local level as to where flu shot clinics will be held. Remember to wash your hands often and always cover you cough. Here is to a healthy fall and winter season.
Next month the new swine flu vaccine should be ready for limited distribution. The FDA approved the new swine flu vaccine yesterday, a long anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way in the month of October. We will keep you posted on the local level as to where flu shot clinics will be held. Remember to wash your hands often and always cover you cough. Here is to a healthy fall and winter season.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hollywood lost a great one.
Patrick Swayze passed away yesterday. I have watched Dirty Dancing 100 times. Patrick lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He had a wonderful way of dancing into peoples hearts. He was also married to the same woman for over 31 years. That in itself was news worthy especially in Hollywood. When was the first time you saw Dirty Dancing? E on line has a nice history story on Patrick Swayze.
Patrick Swayze passed away yesterday. I have watched Dirty Dancing 100 times. Patrick lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He had a wonderful way of dancing into peoples hearts. He was also married to the same woman for over 31 years. That in itself was news worthy especially in Hollywood. When was the first time you saw Dirty Dancing? E on line has a nice history story on Patrick Swayze.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Good morning. Did you have a family member stay up and watch the Packer game last night. I would be willing to bet that even if you did not stay up to watch the entire Packer/Bear game that you heard screaming updates till the very end on the contest. NFL.com leads the web page with "Aaron it out". Packers 21 Bears 15. Not a bad start for the green and gold. Will this be our winning season? Only 15 more games to go.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Yesterday afternoon the beautiful Pine Creek Golf Course was host to a special event.
Eight cities were represented in the 10th annual La Crescent Lancer Cross Country "Crazy Buffalo" invitational. Hundreds of parents, families and friends were on hand to enjoy this first of the season contest. Remember to visit our sports link at cc1063.com for high school results through out the school season.
Eight cities were represented in the 10th annual La Crescent Lancer Cross Country "Crazy Buffalo" invitational. Hundreds of parents, families and friends were on hand to enjoy this first of the season contest. Remember to visit our sports link at cc1063.com for high school results through out the school season.
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