46th Annual Houston's Gift & Craft Show
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston High School, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
The 46th Annual Houston Gift & Craft Show is coming up on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Houston High School Gymnasium (306 W. Elm St, Houston MN).
Over 50 vendors will be showcasing handmade crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal treasures—perfect for early holiday shopping or treating yourself to something special!
Interested in being a vendor? Contact Sue Thesing at 📞 507-896-2463 or 📧 skthesing@hotmail.com for space availability.
Come support local makers, enjoy great food, and soak up the festive vibes. Let’s make this year’s show the best one yet!

Home Field Revue Screaming Eagles Marching Band
2025-11-01 13:00 - 2025-12-02 14:00 | Mitchell Hall, 1820 Pine Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Field Show Revue
Sunday November 2, 1 p.m.
Center Gymnasium, 113 Mitchell Hall
Free and open to the public
Details forthcoming

Storytime for Adults: Family... Am I Right?!
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Turtle Stack Brewery, 125 2nd St. S, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Family, Am I Right?
Both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. For ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised.

Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII: A Visible Veterans Program with Frederick Beseler
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join the La Crescent Public Library and presenter Frederick Beseler to learn about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of WWII. The WASPs were organized in order to provide pilots, replacing the male pilots being sent overseas and into combat. The WASPs flew more than 60 million miles in every type of aircraft in the Army Air Forces inventory, from biplane trainers to four-engine bombers and transports and 400-plus MPH fighters. The primary role of the WASPs was delivering the thousands of new aircraft from the factories to airfields around the United States — including Alaska — where the male pilots trained on those aircraft before taking them overseas.
This program is part of our Visible Veterans series, and made possible thanks to a grant through SELCO and the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This grant is a collaboration between the La Crescent Public Library, the La Crescent Area Historical Society, the American Legion Post #595, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11542, and the City of La Crescent.

Heart of La Crosse Comedy
2025-11-06 19:00 - 2025-11-16 19:00 | Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Check out the longest running (and only) sketch comedy show in the La Crosse area.
Celebrate the area we love and live in.
Heart of La Crosse: improvisation, sketches, and a few song parodies too!

La Crosse New Music Festival Concert #1: (un)settled
2025-11-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Join regional musicians for a celebration of New Music! Featuring innovative and experimental pieces by living composers, this annual festival boasts four distinct concerts over the course of three days. This year’s theme draws on music and its connection to a sense of place, which appears in various forms in every concert.
(un)settled: Thursday November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Our first concert, un(settled), features performances by members of the UWL Symphony Orchestra, the UWL Wind Ensemble, Alyssa Gaines on flute and piccolo, students from Logan High School under the direction of Brian Renkas, and UWL Professors Dr. Jonathan Borja and Dr. Mary Tollefson. All performances are free and open to the public, no reservations required.
(un)familiar: Friday November 7, 7:30 p.m.
Experience an evening of bold creativity at the second concert, (un)familiar, of the 2025 La Crosse New Music Festival featuring Chicago-based flutist Sasha Ishov. Ishov will perform works by composers he has worked with, some of whom have recently passed. Delicate, sensitive and innovative, this program presents a range of colorful works and invites the audience to re-imagine virtuosity. All performances are free and open to the public, no reservations required.
(meta)physical: Saturday November 8 at 4 p.m.
The third concert of the 2025 La Crosse New Music Festival, (meta)physical, features spouses Eric Miller, cello, and Sue Ellen Dubbert, pianist, joined by violinist Leanne Kelso League. The program is made up of music by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, whose aesthetic draws on medieval and Renaissance music, but more profoundly, draws on his Orthodox Christian faith. Those who attend should expect a contemplative spirit, echoing the 2024 festival’s theme of Minimalism. All performances are free and open to the public, no reservations required.
region(less): Saturday November 8, 7:30 p.m.
For our last concert, region(less), we are excited to welcome Zeitgeist, a long-established leader in contemporary music based just up the road in Redwing. Known for their daring programming and richly nuanced performances, Zeitgeist explores where music is and where music can go. Experience sculpted soundscapes, hypnotic rhythms, and emotional intensity—an unforgettable concert of music by Midwestern composers. All performances are free and open to the public, no reservations required.

tick, tick...BOOM!
2025-11-07 19:30 - 2025-11-16 21:30 | Morris Hall, Pine Street, La Crosse, 54601, United States
tick, tick…BOOM!
By Jonathan Larson
Directed by Nic Barilar
On the brink of his 30th birthday, an aspiring musical theatre composer navigates love, friendship, and the pressure to create something great before time runs out. Before he electrified the world with Rent, Jonathan Larson struggled to leave his mark on Broadway. In this autobiographical musical of that struggle, “Jon” questions whether he should continue to seek his big break or give it all up and move on with his life. Scored by the rock-inspired music that redefined the genre for the ‘90s, tick, tick… BOOM! explores the ticking-time-bombs that we set for ourselves, the social pressures to succeed, and how those pressures can make us lose sight of what’s most important.
Performance Dates
November 7-8 & 13-15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
November 9 & 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall
General Admission Seating.
ONLINE ticket sales begin Wednesday, October 1 at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696 beginning Monday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance.
ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students. Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance beginning October 1, 2025.
IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS: $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price). Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696 beginning Monday, November 3 for in person/phone ticket sales. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance.
PARKING:
Please note that the parking lot next to the Lowe Center for the Arts will be under construction beginning April 1, 2024. Arrive early to find alternative parking. Patrons may park in the ramp on the corner of Farwell & 17th Streets for free after 7:00 p.m. and on the weekends. For those with mobility issues, there is a drop off site next to Morris Hall (1615 State Street, La Crosse, WI)

3rd Annual Craft fair at the Ridgeway Community School
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Ridgeway Community School, 35564 CR-12, Houston, MN 55943, MN, 55943, United States
We are excited for the 3rd Annual Craft fair at the Ridgeway Community School! Pleasant Busy Bees 4H will be serving food throughout the day. Santa will be stopping at noon! Gift wrapping available! Kids craft show as well! Rhonda Hofer and Robin Lewis are the only contacts for this event.

Letters From Home: an Interpretive WWII History Fair
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join the La Crescent Area Historical Society for an interpretive reading of WWII letters featuring Houston County residents and veterans.
Then enjoy free time to wander our history fair featuring local veterans, library books, archive letters, and recorded history
interviews. History Center staff will be available for Q&A.
Coffee, tea, and cocoa will be provided.
This program is sponsored by a community collaboration grant via Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) and the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It is a partnership between the La Crescent Public Library, La Crescent Area Historical Society, American Legion Post 595, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11542, and the City of La Crescent.

47th Annual Crucifixion Roast Beef Dinner
2025-11-08 15:30 - 19:00 | Crucifixtion School Auditorium, 420 South 2nd Street, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
47th Annual Crucifixion Roast Beef Dinner
Saturday, November 8th from 3:30-7pm
Crucifixion School Auditorium
420 S 2nd Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
Carry outs or Dine in Options
Adults: $15
Children under 6: FREE

Daniel Adam Maltz Fortepiano American Tour
2025-11-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
What: Daniel Adam Maltz Fortepiano Lecture-Recital
When: November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Annett Recital Hall, Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts
Admission: Free and open to the public.
More Info: Contact the Department of Music at 608.785.8409
UWL Music will host Daniel Adam Maltz, a Vienna-based American fortepianist celebrated for his historically informed performances of Classical-era music, for a two-day residency and public concert from November 13-14, 2025. The visit is supported by an Eagle Visiting Scholar/Artist Grant and will include a public lecture-recital at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, in Annett Recital Hall, located in the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts.
Maltz performs on replicas of 18th-century Viennese fortepianos, offering audiences the rare chance to hear the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven as they might have sounded in the composers’ own time. For this residency, he will bring his personal fortepiano to campus—an instrument not otherwise available in the region—making this a unique musical and educational opportunity for the UWL and La Crosse communities.
“Having Daniel Adam Maltz on campus connects our students and audiences directly with the sound world of the Classical period,” says Dr. Mary Tollefson, Associate Professor of Music and residency organizer. “His artistry and scholarship will be a unique opportunity for our student-musicians to interact with an international artist, and his visit will enrich the way we think about interpretation, sound, and musical meaning.”
In addition to his public concert, Maltz will lead a voice and piano collaboration masterclass, and a course lecture on Classical-era performance practice. His teaching focuses on how historical instruments and techniques illuminate the expressive intent behind Classical notation—an approach that blends musicology, cultural history, and performance.
A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Maltz has performed across Europe, North America, and Asia, and is host of the podcast Mozart Snapshots, which explores performance traditions of the Classical era.
Entry to the lecture-recital on November 13 is free and open to the public. For more information, visit uwlax.edu/vpa.

Minnesota in Vietnam with Arn Kind: a Visible Veterans Project
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam War was the longest in American history, costing the nation 56,000 lives, 300,000 wounded, 1,200 missing, and $141 billion. Who were the Vietnamese, and what was their fight all about? How did the United States get into the war? What were the strategic, diplomatic, and domestic factors that determined the way we fought the war? Controversy continues to swirl around American involvement in the Vietnam conflict.
Mr. Arn Kind is a teacher with 48 years’ experience. Through multi-media presentations including artifacts, videos, music, drama, role-playing, and living history experiences, attendees will learn about the significance of the Vietnam War to American and Minnesota history. Artifacts include soldiers’ uniforms, weapons, and equipment. Weapons are non-firing reproductions that are safe to be handled and displayed.
This program is part of our Visible Veterans Series, made possible with a grant through SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund, and in partnership with the City of La Crescent, La Crescent Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11542, and American Legion Post 595.

Korea: The Forgotten War with Arn Kind: A Visible Veterans Project
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Learn about about one of the most bitterly fought conflicts in American military history, from the heroic exploits of legendary figures to the stories of specific defenses and counter-strikes.
Mr. Arn Kind is a teacher with 48 years’ experience. Through multi-media presentations including artifacts, videos, music, drama, role-playing, and living history experiences, attendees will learn about the significance of the Korean War to American and Minnesota history. Artifacts include soldiers’ uniforms, weapons, and equipment. Weapons are non-firing reproductions that are safe to be handled and displayed.
This program is part of our Visible Veterans Series, made possible with a grant through SELCO and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund, and in partnership with the City of La Crescent, La Crescent Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11542, and American Legion Post 595.

HAPI Presents: A Murder Mystery Party - "A Christmas Crime'!
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | HAPI – Houston Area Preservation Initiative, 301 E Maple Street, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
HAPI Presents: A Murder Mystery Party – “A Christmas Crime’! Join us for an evening of festive intrigue at our “Christmas Crime” Murder Mystery Party, open for up to 10 daring guests! Come dressed for holiday cheer and bring your detective skills to uncover whodunit at this delightful seasonal gathering. The event is on Saturday, November 15th, starting at 2:00 pm. Enjoy delicious snacks, delightful beverages, and plenty of twists and turns as you unravel the mystery. Seats are limited — reserve yours for $25 per person today! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083750972256
Location: 301 E Maple Street Houston, MN 55943
The Houston Area Preservation Initiative (HAPI) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) group that history enthusiasts can join to help promote historic preservation in Houston, Minnesota. Our group was formed in 2019. We intend to restore and renovate 301 Maple Street in Houston, once the home of N.H. Forsyth and has been continuously owned by one family since 1876 – the oldest such property in Houston. Our purpose is to preserve this historic property for use as a community arts, culture, history, and education for area residents and visitors.

Houston Area Museum Presents: Chaplain Linda Norlien
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Houston Area Museum, 109 West Maple Street, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
Join us at the Houston Area Museum on Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 PM for a special presentation by Chaplain Linda Norlien, US Army Retired.
With a distinguished career serving alongside combat engineers, cavalry squadrons, hospitals, and aviation brigades, Chaplain Norlien will share inspiring stories from her time as an active duty Army chaplain. She’ll offer a unique look into the purpose and enduring value of military chaplaincy—and the deep impact it has on the lives of our service members.
Don’t miss this meaningful and memorable event!
📍 Houston Area Museum
🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 16
🕑 2:00 PM
👉 Free and open to the public.

La Crescent Heart Safe Collaboration Chamber Lunch & Learn – November 2025
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Corky’s Pizza, 25 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
🥗 November Chamber Lunch & Learn: La Crescent Heart Safe Business Initiative ❤️
The La Crescent Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of La Crescent and 7R Cape, invites you to join us for an important and informative Lunch & Learn session!
🗓 When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Corky’s Restaurant, 25 S. Walnut St., La Crescent
🍕 Enjoy Corky’s pizza buffet for just $10 per person while you learn!
Come learn why it’s vital for your business to be prepared for a cardiac emergency — and discover what free resources are available right here in our community to help you be “Heart Safe.” ❤️
Let’s work together to keep La Crescent a safe and thriving place to live, work, and do business!

La Crescent Farmers Market & Artisan's Market: Winter Edition
2025-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Join us at the La Crescent Area Event Center at 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, monthly from 4-7 pm .
Tuesday, November 18th, for our first indoor event of the season!! You will find farm-fresh goods and lots of homemade goodies. Stock up for the holidays!!
Mark your calendars:
Tuesday, November 18th
Tuesday, December 16th
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 17
Tuesday, April 21

Heal Your Own Story
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for an engaging program featuring the new book Tend to Your Spirit, co-authored by Julianne Lepp and Florence Caplow, two ministers who supported one another through the shared experience of chronic illness during the pandemic.
Pearl Street Books will have copies of the book available for purchase.

Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Astronomy
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
The final event in our series with Happy Dancing Turtle features astronomy. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 20, 4pm at the Community Building.
As our nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to observe the night sky. Join HDT for a journey through our solar system & beyond! Discover fascinating facts about the planets & learn to ID some of the constellations. Participants will make their own starfinders to use on the night sky!

Community Naloxone (NARCAN) Training
2025-11-22 09:00 - 10:30 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center to learn about:
– how to recognize an opioid overdose
– learn all about naloxone
– learn about Steve’s law (Minnesota’s Good Samaritan and Naloxone Legislation)
– see a demonstration of how to administer Naloxone
– get your own Naloxone kit
This program is free and open to the public. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Naturalist at the Brownsville Overlook
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Brownsville Overlook, 13502 Minnesota Highway 26, Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States
Join a Refuge Naturalist on Saturday, November 22, 2025, anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to learn about the refuge and identify birds stopping over during the fall migration. The Brownsville Overlook is located about three miles south of Brownsville, Minnesota along Minnesota Highway 26. Temperatures have been milder this fall, but we recommend wearing lots of layers!
For more information, please call the La Crosse District Visitor Center at 608-779-2399. The Visitor Center is open for winter hours Tuesdays – Fridays, 9am – 3pm, closed on federal holidays and at noon on Wed. November 26. Please check back for updated hours around the December/January holidays.

La Crescent Hockey Arena Free Skate with Toy Donation
2025-11-28 15:00 - 17:00 | La Crescent Community Arena, 520 S 14th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
✨🎄 Free Skate w/ Toy Donation ✨🎄
The Bantam Hockey Team is hosting a Family Skate & Donate event at the La Crescent Hockey Arena.
Date: November 28
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bring a new toy donation for our local kids’ Christmas toy drive and receive admission + skate rentals!
Enjoy:
⛸ Skating with our hockey players
☕ A fun hot cocoa bar
🎉 Family-friendly activities for all ages
Let’s make this season bright and bring smiles ear to ear! 💖

31st Annual Rotary Lights Display at Riverside Park
2025-11-28 17:00 - 2025-12-31 22:00 | Riverside Park, 100 State St, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Kicking off our 31st year on Nov 28, 2025
This year, 2025, we are celebrating our 31st year with our Rotary Lights Display at Riverside Park.
Nearly 130,000 visitors per year enjoy this holiday tradition while driving, walking or taking a carriage ride through Riverside Park. Join us for the opening night parade at 5pm immediately followed by our opening ceremony and fireworks on opening night, November 28. Santa and a couple of his reindeer will be in the park every night through December 23. The Live Nativity, Carriage rides, Hay rides, and Chili Revolution will be available on select nights. Free s’mores are available every night near the giant snowman. All Abilities Night returns on Monday, December 1st from 5-8pm. We will be adjusting the lights and music to accommodate individuals that may not have been able to experience the show in the past due to flashing lights and loud music. The ice rink and free skate rental will be available to use when the weather allows. With over 3,000,000 lights, you can imagine the breadth and depth of this holiday display. And remember, it’s FREE.
“We ask for voluntary food and cash donations”.
Location: Riverside Park – 410 Veteran Memorial Drive, La Crosse
Hours:
November 28, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
The park opens at 5:00 p.m. daily and gates will close after the last car in line at 10:00 p.m. with the following exceptions:
Christmas Eve – 5 to 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day – 5 to 9:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – 5 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Please Note:
​Dec 1 | 5 – 8 P.M. LIGHTS AND MUSIC WILL BE SUBDUED FOR ALL ABILITIES NIGHT

LCT Presents: One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall - Blackbox Series
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | La Crosse Community Theater, 428 Front St S, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
THE JOYS AND SORROWS OF THE SEASON WRAPPED WITH A FESTIVE BOW!
A diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall Santa to an overeager mall cop, from a pair of brainy misfit teenagers to a pair of battling actors in a production of A Christmas Carol, from a petulant college freshman to a pair
of newlyweds—navigate first meetings, second chances, and last-minute choices.
Written by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil
ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL was produced by Schondeikkan Productions
in association with The Journey Company at The NEW York International Fringe Festival,
a production of The Present Company.
ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL is presented by special arrangement with
Broadway Licensing Global.
(www.broadwaylicensing.com)

2025 Holiday Great River Makers Market
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
2025 Holiday Great River Makers Market
Saturday, November 29th from 9am to 3pm
Spend Small Business Saturday with 40 local & handmade businesses!

Annual day of Giving Bonfire Party & Candlelight Hike
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | La Crescent Bike Park, near 1700 Lancer Drive, La Crescent, 55947, United States
Come out and see the Bike Skills Park property while enjoying fireside chats among multiple campfires, enjoying hot cocoa, and taking a walk along the candlelight path. Bring your lawn chairs and wear your hiking boots. Goodwill donations are appreciated as fundraising continues on the project.
Tuesday, Dec 2nd at 6pm
La Crescent Bike Park
near 1700 Lancer Drive

Storytime for Adults: Reindeer Games
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Saxon Hall, 702 Main St., Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States
Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Reindeer Games.
Food and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase.
For ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Registration is not required.

Courage in Action: Women Leading the Way Forward
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Sip, Share, and Shine into the New Year!
Leadership isn’t about titles or hierarchies. We find the leadership our world needs now in the quiet power of women who lead with generosity, courage, and unwavering clarity. It’s expansive, inclusive, and rooted in lifting others as we rise, across every season of life.
Drawing from powerful oral histories and lived experience, Leading with Courage reimagines leadership for women who believe in justice, connection, and change across the arc of a career. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate, you’re just starting your career, or somewhere in between, this guide empowers you to lead with purpose in every season of your life.
With a sharp eye and warm heart, Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, a respected academic turned coach and consultant—bridges research with real-world wisdom to help you navigate systems, amplify your influence, and redefine what leadership can mean for women today.
If you’ve ever wondered how to lead at every stage of your career without losing your soul, this book is your answer.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Stock up for winter weather with gently used books at our Friends of the Library Book Sale! Plenty of choices for all ages, plus movies, music, and puzzles!
$5/bag
$1/puzzle

Houston's Holidazzle
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Houston High School, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN, 55943, United States
It’s that time of year again!
The 2025 Houston Holidazzle is happening Saturday, December 6th, and we have a full day of festive fun planned for all ages! 🎅❄️
Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:
📍 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Houston Community Center (111 East Cedar St.)
🛍️ Holidazzle Vendor Market – Find unique gifts and holiday goodies from local vendors!
🏃 9:30 a.m. | Houston High School teardrop
🎽 Dashing Through the Snow 1-Mile Fun Run
Register the morning of! Free-will donations support the Houston Food Shelf – please give generously 💖
Questions? Contact Pat Keehner: 📧 prkeehner@gmail.com
🎁 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Houston High School Gym (306 West Elm St.)
Enjoy tons of family fun and activities!
✨ Elf Store 🎨 Cookie Decorating 🖍️ Coloring
🎄 Ornament Making 🎈 Balloons by Kevin 🎯 Games
🦌 Reindeer Food ✉️ Letters to Santa 📸 sELFie Station
🍪 Food 🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus 🎭 Elf Dress-Up Contest
🌲 Christmas Tree Contest 🎨 Tappy’s Face Painting
Food shelf donations accepted here!
🏠 4:00–6:00 p.m. | 301 East Maple St.
☕ Historic Forsyth Open House – Warm beverages & treats provided
Hosted by the Houston Area Preservation Initiative
🎉 6:00 p.m. | Cross of Christ Church Parking Lot
🚗 Parade Line-Up
🎆 6:30 p.m. | Maple Street
🎅 Holidazzle Parade!
🌟 After the Parade | Houston City Park
🎄 Lighting of the Park & Refreshments
Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer for a magical day in Houston!
