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SUMMARY:Shelf Care: a Pop-Up Book Club for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join La Crescent Public Library and Franciscan Spirituality Center for some Shelf Care! Our January pop-up book club is reading and discussing “Enchantment: Awaking Wonder in an Anxious Age” by Katherine May. We’ll start the group with a grounding exercise to shed the hectic-ness of the day\, discuss Katherine May’s book and ways we find “enchantment” in the world\, and all attendees will have the opportunity to engage their senses through meditations with the elements. Coffee and tea will be provided in this relaxing meetup for those looking to add more enchantment to their everyday life. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nMany of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles\, the chatter of social media\, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired\, on edge in our bodies\, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For Katherine May\, this low hum of fatigue and anxiety made her wonder what she was missing. Could there be a different way to relate to the world\, one that would allow her to feel more rested and at ease\, even as seismic changes unfold on the planet? Might there be a way for all of us to move through life with curiosity and tenderness\, sensitized to the subtle magic all around? \nIn Enchantment\, May invites the reader to come with her on a journey to reawaken our innate sense of wonder and awe. With humor\, candor\, and warmth\, she shares stories of her own struggles with work\, family\, and the aftereffects of pandemic\, particularly feelings of overwhelm as the world rushes to reopen. Craving a different way to live\, May begins to explore the restorative properties of the natural world\, moving through the elements of earth\, water\, fire\, and air and identifying the quiet traces of magic that can be found only when we look for them. Through deliberate attention and ritual\, she unearths the potency and nourishment that come from quiet reconnection with our immediate environment. Blending lyricism and storytelling\, sensitivity and empathy\, Enchantment invites each of us to open the door to human experience in all its sensual complexity\, and to find the beauty waiting for us there.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/shelf-care-a-pop-up-book-club-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 920 Market St.\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Hygge for Hot Reads
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to just stay inside on a cold night\, in your comfiest clothes\, curled up in a blanket\, with a warm beverage and a good book? Then this program is for you! Hygge ~pronounced “h(y)oo-ga”~ is a Danish & Norwegian word meaning “cozy”. Join us on Thursday\, January 18th\, 6-8pm\, for an evening of comfort & quiet reading. Hot water\, cocoa\, & tea will be available.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hygge-for-hot-reads/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T190000
DTSTAMP:20231222T122906Z
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SUMMARY:December Open House
DESCRIPTION:No appointment needed to meet our available furbabies and find your new best friend(s)!\nStop in during our open hours every Wednesday and Saturday to meet them all in person\, as well as receive any other information you’d like.\nVolunteers will be onsite to answer any questions and introduce you to the available animals!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/december-open-house-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Animal Rescue\, 523 S Chestnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Animal Rescue":MAILTO:info@lacrescentanimalrescue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T190000
DTSTAMP:20231121T153826Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in La Crescent
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library for Christmas in La Crescent! Come listen to fun holiday music and enjoy hot cocoa & treats while participating in fun activities\, like the Festivus Pole\, Letters to Santa\, and decorating an ornament. While you’re there\, check out the Gift Basket Silent Auction. Then\, stop over at the Community Building for the Friends of the Library Holiday Cookie Sale! All cookies will be pre-plated; plates are $18 each\, available from 4pm until they’re gone!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/christmas-in-la-crescent-4/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T200000
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: A Festivus for the Rest of Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and book excerpts. This month’s theme is A Festivus for the Rest of Us! Come early as seats fill up fast. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-a-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us/
LOCATION:Sports Hub\, 25 N Walnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T110000
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance and Squirrel is Alive: A Teenager in the Belgian Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Mary Rostad joined the resistance movement during WWII\, serving in Belgium and later France\, as a courier of underground documents. Adopting the code name “Squirrel\,” she walked over one thousand miles in frigid temperatures\, far away from her home and her family to report on the movement of German troops. After the war she settled in Houston\, MN with her husband\, Allen Rostad. Darryle Clott\, a nationally recognized Holocaust educator and close friend of Mary’s\, will share this story and the importance of Holocaust remembrance.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/holocaust-remembrance-and-squirrel-is-alive-a-teenager-in-the-belgian-resistance/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T200000
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SUMMARY:Pizza and a Movie featuring Bearer of the Morning
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the La Crescent Public Library and Chickasaw Nation Productions! These family-friendly films showcase two incredible Chickasaw women whose trials and triumphs brought their culture into the mainstream spotlight. \nOur second feature is Bearer of the Morning. \nBorn in small-town Oklahoma\, Mary “Te Ata\,” Thompson Fisher was determined to pursue her passion as a performer. Supported by her undeniable charisma and oratorical talent\, Te Ata entertained and enlightened audiences across the world\, including royalty and statesmen.  \nThroughout her travels and performances\, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to heart and shared the unique story and of the Chickasaw people. By studying and performing traditional Native American stories\, she overturned negative stereotypes and advocated the preservation of Indigenous American cultures. As Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby noted\, “She is a shining example of the power of artistic expression to change hearts and minds.” In many ways\, Te Ata Fisher paved the way for Native Americans on stage and screen and remains a treasured voice for the Chickasaw people. \nPizza will be provided; drinks & additional food available for purchase. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library and is part of our Native American Heritage Month series programs.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/pizza-and-a-movie-featuring-bearer-of-the-morning/
LOCATION:Corky’s Pizza\, 25 S Walnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T160000
DTSTAMP:20231026T181510Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Veterans Memorial Dedication featuring guest speaker Don Weber! \nLa Crosse City Vision Foundation‘s newest project will be a bronze statue of an American flag and the bald eagle sculpture to be placed in Riverside Park\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin. \nThis sculpture is to honor our US military. Our US military has six branches: the Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, Marines\, Space Force and Coast Guard. \nThe six emblems of those branches of service will be placed around our bronze flag. \nThank you to our Veterans Memorial Statue\, Ring of Honor\, Sponsors. \nThe bronze statue of the American flag represents the original 13 Colonies with its stripes and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. \nThe bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782. The bald eagle with its outspread wings is the Great Seal of our country. The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of America. \nOur Veterans represent the freedom\, dignity\, and true meaning of being an American. To honor our Veterans\, La Crosse City Vision Foundation will place this bronze statue with granite bricks to stand in Riverside Park for years to come.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/veterans-memorial-dedication/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 100 State St\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T200000
DTSTAMP:20231013T141353Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza and a Movie featuring Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the La Crescent Public Library and Chickasaw Nation Productions! These family-friendly films showcase two incredible Chickasaw women whose trials and triumphs brought their culture into the mainstream spotlight. \nOur first feature is Pearl. \nSet in 1920s rural Oklahoma\, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix\, Pearl Carter Scott\, the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post\, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of twelve and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother\, her two greatest passions collide. \nPizza will be provided; drinks & additional food available for purchase. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library and is part of our Native American Heritage Month series programs.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/pizza-and-a-movie-featuring-pearl/
LOCATION:Corky’s Pizza\, 25 S Walnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20231026T171507Z
CREATED:20231026T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T171507Z
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SUMMARY:A Look Inside the Dark La Crosse Stories Episode "The Invasion"
DESCRIPTION:Henry Greengrass\, citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation\, and Jenny DeRocher\, librarian at the La Crosse Public Library Archives will present their new Dark La Crosse Stories episode\, which looks at what happens when archival records leave out crucial histories of those persecuted by the writers of history. The presenters will also touch on how this relates to the La Crescent community and our shared history. \nABOUT THE PRESENTERS:\nHenry Greengrass\, citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation\, has lived in the La Crosse area for over 15 years and works as the Center Director for the Ho-Chunk Nation Youth Services Division at the Nį Tąnį Hocira (Three Rivers House) in La Crosse. Henry’s interests in researching of Indigenous histories extends to his advocacy for Indigenous peoples in the La Crosse area\, that include collaborative efforts such as the La Crosse MMIW 5K and La Crosse’s Indigenous People’s Day Celebration. \nJenny DeRocher is a librarian at the La Crosse Public Library in the Archives & Local History Department. She earned her degree in Public History from UW-La Crosse\, and while studying here\, fell in love with La Crosse’s rich history. In her role at the LPL Archives\, she guides seasonal walking tours\, runs a history club\, teaches archival instruction to K-12 and college-age students\, and actively works to include LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities in her programming. \nThis program is co-sponsored with our La Crescent Area Historical Society.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/a-look-inside-the-dark-la-crosse-stories-episode-the-invasion/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20231017T133906Z
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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free event to hear from published authors and receive writing prompts. Start a new project or bring a current one. There will be an opportunity for a post-workshop critique of up to 500 words. \nA social at Sports Hub will follow the workshop.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/jump-start-your-writing/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T113000
DTSTAMP:20231013T141746Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T141746Z
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SUMMARY:Haudenosaunee Three Sisters Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Haudenosaunee legend of The Three Sisters! \nLearn how the three plants corn\, beans\, and squash work together to be sustainable\, and their importance in indigenous and agricultural history. \nGuest storytime reader is Elizabeth Digby-Britton (La Courte Oreilles Ojibway/German).
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/haudenosaunee-three-sisters-storytime/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T170000
DTSTAMP:20231016T140955Z
CREATED:20231016T140955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T140955Z
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SUMMARY:Lions Halloween Brat Fry
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Lions Club is hosting a brat fry on Halloween day at Quillins from 11 am to 5 pm.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/lions-halloween-brat-fry/
LOCATION:Quillins
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20230828T163517Z
CREATED:20230828T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T163517Z
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SUMMARY:Jury Duty: a True Crime Book Club discusses Yellow Bird
DESCRIPTION:Tell you’re friends you’re busy! You’ve got… JURY DUTY! \nOur latest pop-up book club theme is for fans of true crime shows\, podcasts\, and documentaries. Jury Duty\, a True Crime Book Club\, will host two reads this fall with our friends at Affogato Lane Coffee Co. (open after hours special for us!) and dive into the pages and cases of some notorious and high profile crimes. \nOur October selection is Yellow Bird: Oil\, Murder\, and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch. Copies are available for checkout at the library desk; just ask! Food and drink will be available for purchase at the program. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nWhen Lissa Yellow Bird was released from prison in 2009\, she found her home\, the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota\, transformed by the Bakken oil boom. In her absence\, the landscape had been altered beyond recognition\, her tribal government swayed by corporate interests\, and her community burdened by a surge in violence and addiction. Three years later\, when Lissa learned that a young white oil worker\, Kristopher “KC” Clarke\, had disappeared from his reservation worksite\, she became particularly concerned. No one knew where Clarke had gone\, and few people were actively looking for him. \nYellow Bird traces Lissa’s steps as she obsessively hunts for clues to Clarke’s disappearance. She navigates two worlds–that of her own tribe\, changed by its newfound wealth\, and that of the non-Native oilmen\, down on their luck\, who have come to find work on the heels of the economic recession. Her pursuit of Clarke is also a pursuit of redemption\, as Lissa atones for her own crimes and reckons with generations of trauma.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/jury-duty-a-true-crime-book-club-discusses-yellow-bird/
LOCATION:Affogato Lane Coffee Co.\, 28 N. Walnut St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T190000
DTSTAMP:20230516T184256Z
CREATED:20230504T142741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184256Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Market Tuesdays throughout the Summer 4 – 7 p.m. Located in parking lot adjacent to Veteran’s Park and La Crescent Event Center. Our Motto is- Buy Local – Buy Fresh\, we have a nice variety of Vendors who strive to bring you a wonderful selection of Market goods\, whether grown\, or produced by hand. Stop and see what we offer!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/farmers-market/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T140000
DTSTAMP:20230907T133739Z
CREATED:20230907T133739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T133739Z
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SUMMARY:Chad Lewis Presents Haunted Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state. From wandering ghosts in the North Woods\, to a haunted B & B in Wabasha\, to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard\, no place in MN is without its own hauntings… \nChad Lewis is a researcher\, author\, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. His background is in the field of Psychology as he did both his Bachelor and Master degree work in the field- but for nearly 30 years he has traveled the globe in search of unique and bizarre stories and history. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/chad-lewis-presents-haunted-minnesota/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T130000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Schools
DESCRIPTION:This session will highlight students’ education rights as they pertain to mental health\, how mental health impacts learning\, as well as how parents/guardians can gain access through their children’s schools for mental health support. \nThis program is hosted by the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services and is part of the Mental Health and the Driftless Regional Read 2023. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/addressing-mental-health-concerns-in-schools/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T130000
DTSTAMP:20230914T134424Z
CREATED:20230914T134424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T134424Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Animal Rescue Open House
DESCRIPTION:No appointment needed to meet our available furbabies and find your pick of the crop!\nStop in from 10am – 1pm to meet them all in person\, as well as receive any other information you’d like.\nVolunteers will be onsite to answer any questions and introduce you to the available animals!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-animal-rescue-open-house-2/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:La Crescent Animal Rescue\, 523 S Chestnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Animal Rescue":MAILTO:info@lacrescentanimalrescue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T190000
DTSTAMP:20230914T134400Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Animal Rescue Open House
DESCRIPTION:No appointment needed to meet our available furbabies and find your pick of the crop!\nStop in from 4pm – 7pm to meet them all in person\, as well as receive any other information you’d like.\nVolunteers will be onsite to answer any questions and introduce you to the available animals!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-animal-rescue-open-house/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:La Crescent Animal Rescue\, 523 S Chestnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20230828T162828Z
CREATED:20230828T162828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Jury Duty: a True Crime Book Club discusses Furious Hours
DESCRIPTION:Tell you’re friends you’re busy! You’ve got… JURY DUTY! \nOur latest pop-up book club theme is for fans of true crime shows\, podcasts\, and documentaries. Jury Duty\, a True Crime Book Club\, will host two reads this fall with our friends at Affogato Lane Coffee Co. (open after hours special for us!) and dive into the pages and cases of some notorious and high profile crimes. \nOur September selection is Furious Hours: Murder\, Fraud\, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee. Copies are available for checkout at the library desk; just ask! Food and drink will be available for purchase at the program. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nThe stunning story of an Alabama serial killer and the true-crime book that Harper Lee worked on obsessively in the years after To Kill a Mockingbird. \nReverend Willie Maxwell was a rural preacher accused of murdering five of his family members for insurance money in the 1970s. With the help of a savvy lawyer\, he escaped justice for years until a relative shot him dead at the funeral of his last victim. Despite hundreds of witnesses\, Maxwell’s murderer was acquitted – thanks to the same attorney who had previously defended the Reverend. \nAs Alabama is consumed by these gripping events\, it’s not long until news of the case reaches Alabama’s – and America’s – most famous writer. Intrigued by the story\, Harper Lee makes a journey back to her home state to witness the Reverend’s killer face trial. Lee had the idea of writing her own In Cold Blood\, the true-crime classic she had helped her friend Truman Capote research. She spent a year in town reporting on the Maxwell case and many more years trying to finish the book she called The Reverend. \nNow Casey Cep brings this story to life\, from the shocking murders to the courtroom drama to the racial politics of the Deep South. At the same time\, she offers a deeply moving portrait of one of America’s most beloved writers and her struggle with fame\, success and the mystery of artistic creativity. \nThis is the story Harper Lee wanted to write. This is the story of why she couldn’t.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/jury-duty-a-true-crime-book-club-discusses-furious-hours/
LOCATION:Affogato Lane Coffee Co.\, 28 N. Walnut St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T110000
DTSTAMP:20230828T160853Z
CREATED:20230828T160853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T160853Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club - What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma\, Resilience\, and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Driftless Regional Read book discussion of “What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma\, Resilience\, and Healing” by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. This year’s regional read book and programming focuses on the topic of mental health. \nCopies of the book are available for free beginning September 1st while supplies last. La Crescent copies have been purchased and made available thanks to a donation from our Friends of the Library. The book and audiobook are also widely available in the SELCO library system\, and copies will be at the La Crescent Library for checkout. Just ask at the desk! \nThe Regional Read invites communities from the Driftless area comprising 9 local counties: Buffalo\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Monroe\, Trempealeau\, Vernon\, Houston\, & Winona to come together to read one book annually and participate in a series of book chats\, lectures and programs around a central theme. Each year we cultivate opportunities to build community and empower creative change through inclusive conversations\, presentations and community dialogues. This year the topic of the Regional Read is mental health and our goals are destigmatizing mental illness\, cultivating opportunities for community connection\, and increasing awareness of local resources for mental health support. The book “What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma\, Resiliency\, and Healing\,” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey was selected as this year’s Regional Read title to help our community better understand trauma and its impact on our physical and mental health. Programming will include book discussions\, talks on the exploration of the mental health crisis in our region\, a community mental health resource fair as well as programs offering practical applications to cultivate mental health (mindfulness\, wellness practices\, etc.).
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/book-club-what-happened-to-you-conversations-on-trauma-resilience-and-healing/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20230828T160454Z
CREATED:20230828T160454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T160454Z
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SUMMARY:Using Humor to Write Through the Hard Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Join writer\, motivational speaker\, and innovator\, Lisa David Olson\, to discover how humor can help your writing\, even through the hard stuff. Humor raises endorphins\, lowers blood pressure\, and connects people. Let’s laugh and learn together. Bring a notebook or journal and prepare to think wild thoughts\, for the health of it. \nThis program is part of Mental Health and the Driftless Region’s Regional Read for 2023. You can find more programs and speakers by visiting http://driftlessregionalread.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/using-humor-to-write-through-the-hard-stuff/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20230807T172136Z
CREATED:20230424T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T172136Z
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SUMMARY:Applefest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 75th annual La Crescent Apple Festival!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/applefest/
LOCATION:Applefest Fest Grounds\, 520 S 14th St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20230801T141725Z
CREATED:20230801T133952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T141725Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Applefest Torchlight Parade
DESCRIPTION:Local La Crescent Businesses are encouraged to join La Crescent Applefest for a fun torchlight parade to kick off the 75th Anniversary year of La Crescent Applefest. No float requirements or float numbers\, come light up the town and have some fun!  For more information\, contact Applefest at secretary@applefestusa.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-applefest-torchlight-parade/
LOCATION:La Crescent Veterans Park\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T130000
DTSTAMP:20230803T173827Z
CREATED:20230803T173827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T173827Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Applefest Senior Citizen Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Give the “Apple of Your Eye” residing at SpringBrook Village\, Traditions\, or La Crescent Health Services a sweet start to Applefest. Treat them to the Senior Apple Luncheon on Wednesday\, September 13\, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the La Crescent Area Event Center and save $2 on their ticket! \nSis and Sweetwater will entertain us and you can sing along to their familiar tunes. If you are a dancer-there will be room for that too! You can step back in time with an Applefest Display made possible by the La Crescent Area Historical Society. Watch a video of our first Apple Fest (when it was still two words) and view original props and memorabilia from that first event in 1949. \nSwing Bridge will cook up a delicious meal of mashed potatoes\, meatballs\, green beans\, and a dinner roll\, followed by a festive apple pie square for dessert from Linda’s Bakery compliments of Eitzen State Bank of La Crescent. You can also expect an orchard of door prizes from Thrivent Financial\, Corky’s Pizza\, Eitzen State Bank and La Crescent Area Historical Society. \nTickets can be purchased at Eitzen State Bank (ESB) La Crescent and SpringBrook Village of La Crescent. Let them know who the “Apple of Your Eye” is if purchasing a ticket for two for $18.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-applefest-senior-citizen-luncheon/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T130000
DTSTAMP:20230831T135024Z
CREATED:20230831T135024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T135024Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Front Porch Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop for your next great read with our Friends of the Library Front Porch Sale! \nWe’ve had lots of donations coming in\, so stock up! Books are $.50\, some specialty items $1.00. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library and La Crescent Public Library!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/friends-of-the-library-front-porch-sale/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTSTAMP:20230803T173824Z
CREATED:20230803T173824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T173824Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Applefest Apple Cobbler Golf Scramble
DESCRIPTION:Join the Applefest Board for the 2023 Apple Cobbler Golf Scramble! It’s always a fun time\, rain or shine! \n4 person teams- $50 each for Members & $60 each for Non-Members\n18 holes\, Cart\, & Lunch\nMen\, Women\, Co-Ed\, & all ages\nShot Gun Starts at 8am & 1pm\nCall Club House to register or email golf@applefestusa.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-applefest-apple-cobbler-golf-scramble/
LOCATION:Pine Creek Golf Course\, 3815 N Pine Creek Rd\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T150000
DTSTAMP:20230831T155201Z
CREATED:20230831T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155201Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent City Wide Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for La Crescent’s annual Labor Day City Wide rummage sale!  Click on the link below for more information. \nhttps://fb.me/e/12KDsZp5c
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-city-wide-garage-sale/2023-09-02/
LOCATION:City of La Crescent\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T170000
DTSTAMP:20230608T191616Z
CREATED:20230608T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T191616Z
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Around Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent is hosting a party for the famous Bicycle Around Minnesota Tour (BAM).  BAM 2023 is headed to Minnesota’s lovely bluff country in southeastern Minnesota.  The ride is a loop tour that starts and ends in Lanesboro\, with overnights in Rushford\, La Crescent and Houston before returning to Lanesboro.  Learn more here:  https://bambiketour.org/
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/bicycle-around-minnesota/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20230627T202837Z
CREATED:20230627T202837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T202837Z
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SUMMARY:High School Reunion: a YA Book Club for Grownups Discusses This is My America
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to read young adult novels? It’s cool; we do too! Join us for this special edition summer book club\, High School Reunion! It’s YA for grownups! \nCopies of the book can be checked out from the La Crescent Public Library. Just ask at the desk! Read the book\, and come discuss at Sports Hub in the side room over dinner and drinks! It’ll be a fun\, social\, engaging chat with other readers who love YA just as much as you! \nOur August selection is This is My America by Kim Johnson. Nominated as Best Fiction for Young Adults by both Goodreads and the American Library Association. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nDear Martin meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting YA novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system. \nEvery week\, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X\, asking the organization to help her father\, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years\, Tracy is running out of time—her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night\, and Tracy’s older brother\, Jamal\, goes from being a bright\, promising track star to a “thug” on the run\, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother\, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/high-school-reunion-a-ya-book-club-for-grownups-discusses-this-is-my-america/
LOCATION:Sports Hub\, 25 N Walnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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