| iN thE KNoW | MOvinG BODY AnD MinD Tune up your bike for the eighth annual Minds in Motion Bicycle Tour on Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 16, a fund-raiser for the School District of Onalaska. Set off from the Onalaska Middle School on one of five routes: a 5- to 20-mile ride along the Great River Bike Trail, a 16-mile flat road loop through Holmen, 32- and 62-mile routes through the hills and valleys of the <strong>Coulee</strong> <strong>Region</strong> and the “Battlin’ the Bluffs” century ride. Minds in Motion has raised more than $90,000 to support children’s health and fitness through the purchase of bicycles for the High School and Middle School outdoor adventures classes, outdoor exercise equipment for the elementary schools and ongoing programs teaching good eating habits. To get involved, visit www.mimnbiketour. org or call Harvey Bertrand at 608-797-3427. 8 JUNE/JULY <strong>2012</strong> www.crwmagazine.com STriKe UP THe BAnD A longtime symbol of summer, the La Crosse Concert Band is tuning up for its concert series in Riverside Park. On most Wednesdays in <strong>June</strong> and WEDNESDAYS 7:30 p.m. Riverside Park Downtown La Crosse <strong>2012</strong> Concerts in the Park <strong>July</strong>, the band invites you to gather at the band shell for an evening of classical music in the open air. Concerts will be held <strong>June</strong> 6, 13, 20 and 27, and <strong>July</strong> 11, 18 and 25, all at 7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Central High School at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.lacrosseconcertband.org. WHAT MAKeS YOUr HeArT HAPPY? JOIN US FOR THIS FREE CONCERT SERIES! All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The American Heart Rain Association’s Site! In the event of inclement Go Red weather, for concerts <strong>Women</strong> begin campaign <strong>June</strong> is out 6, to 13, stop 20, the 27 No. 1 killer of women: at 7:30 p.m. heart in Central disease. High Learn School how (new you time). can help by attending <strong>July</strong> 11, 18, 25 Details at www.LaCrosseConcertBand.org the La Crosse Go Red for <strong>Women</strong> Luncheon. Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System, Gundersen Lutheran, Festival, Macy’s and Merck, the luncheon features speakers, a fashion show, information on healthy eating, exercise, risk factor reduction and great door prizes. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> 25, at the Cargill Room in the Waterfront Restaurant, La Crosse. Doors open at 10:30 for vendor booths and health screenings, with lunch and the program beginning at 12:00. Reservations must be made prior to the event. Contact Renee Davis at The American Heart Association at 715-829-2841 or visit www.lacrossegored.org for reservations and more information. Wear red to the luncheon to support the cause! LeT THe GOOD TiMeS rOLL Nothing says “the good old days” like a sharp-looking car from a beloved era, and the Dahl Auto Museum at Dahl Ford has plenty. You can enjoy the museum while supporting local causes at two upcoming events. The first, the Dahl Auto “Lube-A-Thon,” will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Treat your car to an oil change, lube and car wash while you enjoy the Dahl Auto Museum, food and fun. All proceeds from this event will go to the Steppin’ Out in Pink breast cancer research fund-raiser. The Lube-A-Thon will take place at all three of the Dahl Auto locations: La Crosse, Onalaska and Winona. Then, visit the downtown La Crosse Dahl Auto car lot for the Oktoberfest Show and Shine on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This classic car show is put on by local area car clubs and will feature old-time cars, the Dahl your Auto hea Museum, a silent auction, raffle, food, music and fun. Proceeds from this event go to the La Crosse Operation Home Front Freedom Honor Flight. For more information, call 608-791-6494 or email museum@dahlauto.com. SUMMer, ScAnDinAviAn STYLe In Norway, there’s no celebration like Midsummer, when light fully returns to the northern climate. Celebrate the longest day of the year by visiting Norskedalen La Crosse for the Go 29th Red annual for <strong>Women</strong> Midsummer Luncheon Festival, held Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities include a pancake breakfast, Scandinavian baking WALK and craft THE demonstrations, RED CARPET! children’s activities and plenty of music from the Norskedalen Trio, The the Cargill Three Room Norskies, at the Waterfront the Sons of Norway Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> 25, <strong>2012</strong> Wergeland dancers and more. Visit www.norskedalen.org for more information. 10:30-11:45 am Heart Health Information and Education Noon – 1:00 pm Luncheon with Dr. Monique Freund Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System Because the #1 kille women is heart disea <strong>Coulee</strong> <strong>Region</strong> Wome magazine is committe making women aware importance of heart h The Executive Lead Team of the American Association’s La Cross Red Luncheon has ma their mission as well t fight heart disease in Please join us at the lu to learn how you can your heart healthy an We’re rolling out the r carpet just for you! Diane Raau Publisher/<strong>Coulee</strong> <strong>Region</strong>
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