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SUMMARY:Before Oppenheimer\, There Was Wilhelm
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library will host author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof on Thursday\, November 14th\, 6:00pm at the Community Building. \nLearn about the Iowa chemist whose scientific innovation helped end WWII. Through the book WILHELM’S WAY\, author Teresa Wilhelm Waldof reveals the largely untold story of her grandfather\, Dr. Harley Wilhelm\, the humble Iowa State College chemistry professor whose scientific breakthrough saved the Manhattan Project. \nDuring her presentation\, Teresa will share stories of Dr. Wilhelm’s life and scientific contributions\, as well as the fascinating history behind the Ames & Manhattan Projects\, and the founding of the Ames Laboratory. \nThis event is a part of the 2024 Minnesota Author Tour\, organized by SELCO (Southeastern Library Cooperating) and funded through Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/before-oppenheimer-there-was-wilhelm/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Bears
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for late fall/early winter\, we discuss the different types of bears\, what type of bears we have locally\, and what a year in the life of a bear looks like. We’ll also play a game where we scavenge to find enough food for winter and try out a blubber glove to see why a fat layer is so important!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-bears/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Scrapbooking Party
DESCRIPTION:Bring any printed photos\, stickers\, or fancy pens you want to use to put together a scrapbook page! We’ll have 12 x 12 scrapbook paper available and some stickers & supplies. Enjoy tea or hot cocoa and listen to relaxing music while you work! Geared toward teens & adults; all are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/scrapbooking-party/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Carve Your Clan: A Stonecarving Workshop with Jeffrey Tibbetts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special workshop which blends ceremony\, culture and art to deliver a unique hands-on experience. During this three-hour class participants will carve a physical representation from a natural material while developing an understanding of the Ojibwe world view. This workshop is free and open to the public\, ages 14+. Registration is required; scan the QR code or click the link to sign up. \nThis Legacy-funded event is part of our Driftless Regional Read programming. Legacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/carve-your-clan-a-stonecarving-workshop-with-jeffrey-tibbetts/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Canine Miscommunication: Are We Setting Our Dogs Up For Failure?
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerrie Hoar\, owner of Crimson Hound\, LLC\, and La Crescent Animal Rescue for an enlightening session on canine body language and what you can do to understand\, communicate with\, and advocate for your dog. Grab your tickets now! All proceeds go to La Crescent Animal Rescue.\nKerrie Hoar\, M.S.\, CPDT-KA\, IAABC-ADT\, FDM\, FFCP is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer with her own local business: Crimson Hound LLC
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/canine-miscommunication-are-we-setting-our-dogs-up-for-failure/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Nature\, Poetry\, Community\, Modernity: Writing Our Complex Natural-Cultural Moment w/ Moheb Soliman
DESCRIPTION:Through guided discussion and reading & writing prompts\, we will consider how contemporary nature writers can navigate between the many disparate feelings evoked by our by our environment. Poet and artist Moheb Soliman will share his own process in writing HOMES\, his critically acclaimed ecopoetic poetry book about the Great Lakes Region. This program is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/nature-poetry-community-modernity-writing-our-complex-natural-cultural-moment-w-moheb-soliman/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Truth Hurts: On Clawing\, Crying\, & Crafting Your Way to Your Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Memoirist Mary Karr asks\, “What would you write if you weren’t afraid?” Implicit in the question is that we’re all afraid of writing something. But what? And why? Join nonfiction writer B.J. Hollars for a conversation on writing within—and through—the complexities of our lives. How can we write toward our deeper truths\, even when it hurts to do so? This interactive workshop will ask participants to engage with a variety of curated writing prompts geared toward crafting the opening pages of a memoir or short essay.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-truth-hurts-on-clawing-crying-crafting-your-way-to-your-memoir/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:West African Drumming with Ghana Mbaye
DESCRIPTION:Ghana Mbaye\, aka “Brother Ghana”\, was born in Senegal and brought his passion for music with him to the U.S. In this vibrant class\, participants will learn about his culture and drums such as the djembe\, dun dun\, sangba and kenkeni and will have a fun\, hands-on experience playing them. This program is free and open to the public. \nLegacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/west-african-drumming-with-ghana-mbaye/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Meet a Real Red-Tailed Hawk with the National Eagle Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about raptor biology\, ecology\, natural history\, and cultural connections in this engaging and entertaining presentation! You will also get to meet a live Red-tailed Hawk ambassador and chat with a naturalist interpreter. Photography is welcome\, and this program is free and open to the public! \nLegacy programs are made possible thanks to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund\, and Minnesota residents like you!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/meet-a-real-red-tailed-hawk-with-the-national-eagle-center/
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:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T120000
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Author Tour Welcomes Dr. Christopher Lehman
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library is THRILLED to host Dr. Christopher Lehman on Saturday\, June 29th at 11am at the Community Building. His visit is part of the Minnesota Author Tour. \nChristopher P. Lehman is a professor of Ethnic Studies at St. Cloud State University. He has been a visiting fellow at Harvard University’s Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research. His work has appeared in Minnesota History magazine and in periodicals for county-level historical societies throughout Minnesota. His book Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State won the Minnesota Book Award in the Minnesota Nonfiction category in 2020. His newest release It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom chronicles the incredible true story of Eliza Winston\, an enslaved woman from Mississippi who found her way to Minnesota and petitioned for her freedom in court in 1860 — and won. \nFollowing the program\, there will be a book signing and books will be available for purchase thanks to Pearl Street Books. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the SELCO Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesota-author-tour-welcomes-dr-christopher-lehman/
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:20240617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T150000
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Isaiah Presents: Adventures in Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Join magician\, juggler\, & comedian Isaiah Foster and his friend Manual as they guide you through a magical & fun reading adventure! Learn the importance of reading through fiction\, nonfiction\, & magic\, and get excited to check out books at the library. Adventure Begins at YOUR Library!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-magic-of-isaiah-presents-adventures-in-reading/
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:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Author Tour Welcomes Kao Kalia Yang
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Public Library is THRILLED to host author Kao Kalia Yang on June 13th at 6pm at the Community Building! Her visit is part of the SELCO Library Minnesota Author Tour. \nYang’s work crosses audiences and genres to center the Hmong experience in America. Her books have won multiple awards and include The Late Homecomer\, The Song Poet\, The Most Beautiful Thing\, and her latest\, Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life. The book is a memoir about her mother’s life as a child in war-torn Laos\, a young wife and refugee in Thailand\, and an immigrant parent in the U.S. \nJoin us for a talk with Kalia and book signing after the program. Pearl Street Books will have copies of Yang’s works available for purchase at the event. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund in partnership with the SELCO Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesota-author-tour-welcomes-kao-kalia-yang/
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:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000
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SUMMARY:The Pulse of the Planet: Big Rivers and Their Role in Sustaining Life with Dean Klinkenberg
DESCRIPTION:Big rivers are one of nature’s greatest gifts\, yet we fundamentally misunderstand them. We see them as a threat when they run high\, but otherwise value them mostly for what we can move on top of them. Big rivers are complete systems that move and circulate water and nutrients\, creating and sustaining life from the smallest microorganisms to the largest predators. They work because the water\, trees\, grasses\, rocks\, and sand provide homes and sustenance for fish\, mammals\, rodents\, insects\, birds\, and so much more. We need big rivers\, for the life they create and sustain\, for their beauty\, for the sanctuary they offer from the stresses and demands of modern civilization. Big rivers also remind us that we are just one part of a big and complex world\, one that we need to take care of for our own survival. \nDean Klinkenberg is a St. Louis-based writer who focuses much of his writing and research on the Mississippi River. He has driven virtually all of the Great River Road\, hiked and canoed the river on multi-day expeditions\, and cruised on the American Queen steamboat as a guest lecturer. He is the author of the book “The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders”. Dean is a longtime partner in the Mississippi River Network (MRN)\, a coalition of organizations advocating for healthy and resilient river ecosystems.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-pulse-of-the-planet-big-rivers-and-their-role-in-sustaining-life-with-dean-klinkenberg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T113000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Storytelling with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off Summer Reading Storytime with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners & La Crosse Storytelling Festival: WELCOME to Storytelling! Come hear wonderful tales told by expert storytellers and enjoy a craft time after the stories. \nThe La Crosse Storytelling Festival is the premier event in this area. We are committed to providing excellent storytelling experiences in the Coulee Region. It will be held on July 19 & 20\, 2024 at the Pump House Regional Arts Center. \nCheck us out at:\nhttps://www.lacrossestoryfest.com/ and\nhttps://www.lacrossestoryfest.com/bluff-country-tale…/
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/welcome-to-storytelling-with-the-bluff-country-tale-spinners/
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:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T113000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Nigar Alam
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library at the Community Building on Saturday\, May 25th\, 10:30am for a special opportunity to visit with author Nigar Alam! Her book\, Under the Tamarind Tree\, is our May Community Read. Stick around after this program for a book signing hosted by Pearl Street Books. \nThis program is made possible thanks to a grant from SELCO and Legacy funding. We’re able to give away copies of the book on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, so stop by the library to pick one up and join us for our Community Read events!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/author-talk-with-nigar-alam/
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:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20240408T191619Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Gardens and Native Prairie Planting
DESCRIPTION:What Is a Rain Garden? \nA rain garden is a depression in the landscape that is planted like a garden. Its purpose is to collect rainwater runoff and allow the runoff to infiltrate into the ground. \nJoin Jason Ludwigson – Sustainability Coordinator for the City of La Crescent – on May 15th at 6 p.m. to learn more about residential rain gardens.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/rain-gardens-and-native-prairie-planting/
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:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20240430T123238Z
CREATED:20240430T123238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T123238Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of India!
DESCRIPTION:La Crescent Public Library & the Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI) of La Crosse present a Taste of India! Join us for the open house between 5-7pm\, with a welcome & storytime at 5pm and a cultural dance performance at 5:30pm. Visit a variety of interactive booths showcasing Indian clothing\, spices\, art\, food\, and beverage. All are welcome – fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/a-taste-of-india/
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:20240428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T133000
DTSTAMP:20240410T182945Z
CREATED:20240410T182945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T182945Z
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SUMMARY:Fuel Your Body\, Fuel Your Life: A Nutrition and Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, engaging nutrition education series at the La Crescent Community Center. Fuel your body\, Fuel your life is a proud partnership between the All of Us Research Program\, Plant Partners\, and the La Crescent Public Library. This series will be led by Anna Kitzmann\, a member of Plant Partners\, a Gundersen Health System volunteer employee group\, which seeks to promote food is medicine. In addition to being a physician\, Anna is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist with a plant-based nutrition certificate and has taught numerous Culinary Medicine classes locally. She is passionate about a whole-foods plant-based diet and throughout this series\, you will learn how to prepare dishes that can elevate your health and wellness. \nThis activity is funded by the National Library of Medicine\, National Institutes of Health\, Department of Health and Human Services\, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa\, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences\, and the University of Pittsburgh\, Health Sciences Library System.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/fuel-your-body-fuel-your-life-a-nutrition-and-cooking-demo/
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:20240406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T120000
DTSTAMP:20240314T133115Z
CREATED:20240314T133115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T133115Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Collage
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library in kicking off our celebration of National Library Week! \nWhat is SoulCollage®? \nIt is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena Frost\, it is a simple creative process that is simultaneously deep and profound. It is a way to “tap into” your deeper authentic self and discover your inner wisdom which may well surprise you! \nThrough the process of SoulCollage you learn to access and trust your intuition and create cards that are the unique and wonderful story of you. It inherently has a depth of personal meaning that guides the exploration of your life’s questions and sets direction for living into the answers. \nYou do not need any artistic abilities to do SoulCollage. If you can cut and glue pictures\, you are good to go! \nCarmel Irving\, MTh\, MSW\, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and Life Coach based in Onalaska\, WI. Carmel has extensive experience in using expressive arts for healing\, self-discovery and well-being. Carmel is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator who is passionate about sharing this creative\, playful\, and transformative process with others
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/soul-collage/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Missing Matoaka: The Real Story of Pocahontas
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to the true story of Matoaka\, or as most people know her\, Pocahantas. She was the first documented MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women). We will watch a movie that has accurate information about her encounter with John Smith. \nMMIW is a widespread issue of violence against Indigenous People who go missing or are murdered. Our relatives do not get the nationwide coverage that they deserve. Often their disappearances and murders go unreported and unsolved. \nElizabeth Digby-Britten is Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe\, Bear Clan\, and German. She’s been married for over 20 years and has lived in La Crosse since 2005. She and her partner have two children. She’s a double alumni of UWL with a Bachelors in Art Education and a Master’s in Professional Development. She has worked in education for over 20 years in a variety of ways and has taught students ages 2-adult. Currently\, Elizabeth works for the YWCA as a Restorative Justice Coordinator. She is dedicated to social justice work and will continue to work for equality for all.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/missing-matoaka-the-real-story-of-pocahontas/
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:20240304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T190000
DTSTAMP:20240109T195841Z
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SUMMARY:The Continuing Search for Amelia Earhart's L10E Electra
DESCRIPTION:On July 2nd\, 1937\, America’s favorite aviatrix\, Amelia Earhart and her navigator\, Fred Noonan went missing over the central Pacific Ocean. What happened to Amelia Earhart is one of the last great unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. \nPresenter Tom Vinson will cover some background on who Amelia Earhart was and what she was trying to accomplish when she disappeared\, as well as some of the Earhart Discovery Project expeditions to the Pacific. \nTom Vinson retired from Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids\, IA after 33 years in Engineering and Program Management. He and his wife\, Karen\, have lived in Chatfield\, MN since 2010. He serves on the board for Nauticos Corporation’s non-profit educational foundation\, SeaWord. Under SeaWord’s STEM initiatives\, Rockwell Collins supported Tom’s 2002\, 2006\, and 2017 Earhart expeditions. Since then\, Tom has provided many Earhart Search presentations to local schools\, civic and professional organizations\, and various amateur radio clubs.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-continuing-search-for-amelia-earharts-l10e-electra/
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:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T110000
DTSTAMP:20240123T144926Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Bluebirding
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in supporting Bluebirds for either yourself \, your children or your organization\, this seminar will give you the information\, resources and education you need to do so. \nJoni Welda is a Master Naturalist and a bluebirder for over 40 years. In the early 1990’s\, she was the La Crosse County Coordinator for the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) giving seminars and helping groups establish Bluebird trails. She was on the board of the Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program (BBRP \, a member of the National Bluebird Society (NABS) and still is an avid Bluebirder today. She has successfully fledged thousands of bluebirds with the help of proper nestboxes\, good habitat and regular monitoring in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/successful-bluebirding/
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:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20240215T164722Z
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SUMMARY:Building Reproductive Health Literacy in the Face of Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Join the La Crescent Public Library in person at the Community Building on Thursday\, Feb. 22nd\, at 6pm for a virtual presentation with Jennifer John. \nWhen it comes to reproductive health\, knowledge is power. Misinformation about reproductive health abounds\, hindering informed decision-making and compromising health outcomes. This talk will discuss the drivers and characteristics of reproductive health misinformation\, exploring why these myths are so compelling and what dynamics allow them to propagate. Attendees will learn to identify and counter reproductive health misinformation in order to promote positive reproductive health outcomes. \nJennifer John is a Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania\, where she studies misinformation about reproductive health. She is a recent Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University\, where she majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Women’s Health.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/building-reproductive-health-literacy-in-the-face-of-misinformation/
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:20240203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T113000
DTSTAMP:20240123T145221Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota's Hooded History: The Ku Klux Klan in 1920s Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Local historian and librarian\, Nancy Vaillancourt\, has spent years researching the presence of the Ku Klux Klan in Southeast Minnesota. Join us to learn about this forgotten history and the organized traditions of prejudice and nativism in our region. \nThis program is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and is brought in partnership with Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/minnesotas-hooded-history-the-ku-klux-klan-in-1920s-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:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T110000
DTSTAMP:20231106T205347Z
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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:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP: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
CREATED: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
CREATED:20231012T162839Z
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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:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T140000
DTSTAMP: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
DTSTAMP:20230907T133241Z
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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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