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Here's a rundown of activities going on in the Holmen and Onalaska area starting Aug. 15, 2008:

Holmen meetings

All village meetings at Village Hall, 421 S. Main St., unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 19 — Holmen Plan Commission, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 25 — Holmen School Board, 7 p.m., board room at district offices, 1019 McHugh Road.

Onalaska meetings

All city meetings at City Hall, 415 Main St., unless otherwise indicated.

Aug. 19 — Plan Commission Subcommittee, 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 20 — Onalaska Community Development Authority, 7:30 p.m., Onalaska OmniCenter.

Aug. 20-22 — Open book for examination of Onalaska assessment rolls, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Onalaska City Hall, 415 Main St.

Aug. 25 — Parks and Recreation Board, 5:15 p.m.

Aug. 25 — Onalaska School Board budget hearing, 6:30 p.m., with regular meeting to start at 7 p.m., board room at high school.

Aug. 26 — Plan Commission, 7 p.m.

Town meetings

Aug. 19 — Onalaska Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Midway.

Aug. 25 — Onalaska Town Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Midway.

Clubs and organizations

Mondays — Onalaska Rotary Club, 6 p.m., Seven Bridges Restaurant, Onalaska.

Wednesdays — Holmen Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Holmen Village Hall community room.

Aug. 18 — Onalaska Area Jaycees, 7 p.m., Coulee Golf Bowl.

Aug. 18 — Holmen Lions and Lioness clubs, 6:30 p.m., Drugan’s Castle Mound.

Aug. 20 — Holmen Athletic Booster Club, 7 p.m., Holmen High School LMC.

Aug. 20 — Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m., Room 141, Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St, La Crosse.

Aug. 24 — Coulee Region Bonsai Club, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center, West Wing Conference Room No. 3.

Aug. 27 — Brice Prairie Conservation Association, 7 p.m., at the clubhouse, W8582 Hwy. Z.

Aug. 27 — Onalaska Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., Father Bach Room, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Onalaska.

Miscellaneous

FARMERS MARKETS

ONALASKA: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, Festival Foods parking lot, 1260 Crossing Meadows Drive

HOLMEN: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Festival Foods parking lot, 600 Holmen Drive

ONALASKA AQUATIC CENTER

OPEN SWIM: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

ADULT LAP SWIM: 7 to 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday

ADULT WATER AEROBICS: 8:15 to 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

HOLMEN AREA AQUATIC CENTER

OPEN SWIM: 1 to 6:20 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

ADULT LAP SWIM: 8 TO 9 p.m. weekdays

ADULT WATER AEROBICS: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. weekdays

FAMILY SWIM: 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays

ONALASKA AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Housed in the Onalaska Public Library at 741 Oak Ave. S., the Onalaska Area Historical Museum is open 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

FOOD PANTRIES:

Onalaska/Holmen Emergency Food Basket at 735 Sand Lake Road in Onalaska is open from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

The Oak Grove Family Learning Center food pantry at W7980 Hwy. Z, Onalaska, is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays when school is in session.

The Onalaska Schools Food Pantry distributes food from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at door B of Irving Pertzsch Elementary, 524 Main St.

TLC Center, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, N6307 Holmen Drive, Holmen.

LA CROSSE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FACILITY

Tuesdays and Thursdays — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (call 785-9999 for an appointment).

Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (no appointment needed).

First and third Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon (no appointment needed).

Close to home

Aug. 15-17 — Holmen Kornfest in Halfway Creek Park, with fireworks, parade, fresh corn on the cob, chicken, horseshoes, softball and volleyball tournaments, car show, carnival rides, live music. Information on parade, 526-9364. Information on Sunday’s car show, 526-4888.

Aug. 15 — Live music, Cheap Charlie, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, free, 781-6800.

Aug. 16 — Live music, The Songs For, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Timbers, 426 Second Ave. S., Onalaska.

Aug. 16 — Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, free, 781-6800.

Aug. 21 — KC Entertainment karaoke, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, free, 781-6800.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Runaway (Dan Sebranek and Johnsmith), 6 to 9 p.m., Ciatti’s Patio, 9348 Hwy. 16, Onalaska, free, 781-8686.

Aug. 22 — Legion Community Days, opening ceremony 6 p.m., pig roast, pork sandwiches for $1, Hammer-Schlagen, Studebaker 7, Bingo, Onalaska American Legion Grounds, 731 Sand Lake Road.

Aug. 22 — Karaoke with Rose Sobotta, 9 p.m., Smokey’s Bar, Holmen, free, 526-4984.

Aug. 23 — Legion Community Days, pancake breakfast 7 a.m., flea market craft show, adult volleyball tourney, Ed and Sally Sullivan with the Blarney Party, gaming arcade, euchre tournament, Julie’s School of Dance, Warriors Drum Corps, bingo, Hammer-Schlagen, DJ Steve Mace, Pinsetters, Onalaska American Legion Grounds, 731 Sand Lake Road.

Aug. 23 — Hands-on rain garden workshop, 8 a.m. to noon, Holland Town Hall on Highway MH, RSVP to 526-3354.

Aug. 23 — Rockin’ the Prairie fundraiser/25th anniversary celebration for the Brice Prairie First Responders, 5:30 p.m. with classic rock music by Flashback starting at 8 p.m. and food, beverages, tip boards, raffles and silent auction, W7886 Hwy. ZN, $5 in advance, $7 at door, www.bpfr.org.

Aug. 23 — Live music, Harmony and Amaryah, 6:30 p.m., The Timbers, 426 Second Ave., S., Onalaska.

Aug. 23 — Kahuna Karaoke with Ty, 9 p.m., The Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, 781-6800.

Aug. 24 — Legion Community Days, ecumenical service with Al Townsend at 11 a.m., charcoal chicken, gaming arcade, bingo, Texas Hold ’em tournament, Jim B Three, Karaoke with On Kue, Onalaska American Legion Grounds, 731 Sand Lake Road.

Onalaska sports

Aug. 15 — Girls tennis, Scrimmage, LHS vs. OHS at Gullikson Courts, 8 a.m.

Aug. 18 — Girls golf, Brookfield Central Invitational at Meekwon, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 19 — Golf, Brookfield Central invite at Wanaki, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 19 — LHS tennis vs. Tomah at Parkridge Courts, 10 a.m.

Aug. 19 — OHS tennis vs. Baraboo, 10 a.m.

Aug. 19 — OHS tennis vs. Reedsburg, 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 20 — Golf, River Falls Invitational

Aug. 20 — OHS tennis, Stevens Point Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 21 — LHS tennis, Mondovi triangular (2), 2:30 p.m.

Holmen sports

Aug. 18 — Girls golf, Brookfield Central Invitational at Meekwon, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 18 — Girls tennis at Wausau West double dual (2), 9 a.m.

Aug. 19 — Golf, Brookfield Central invite at Wanaki, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 20 — Golf, Wisconsin Dells Invitational at Trappers Turn

Aug. 21 — Golf, Dells invite at Christmas Mountain

Aug. 21 — Tennis vs. Viroqua, 10 a.m.

Out & about

Aug. 15-16 — CenturyTel’s Sand on the Riverfront, with sand sculpting, tractor pulls and games, in Riverside Park, La Crosse.

Aug. 15-17 — Wild West Days in Viroqua, Wis, with Wild West Stampede, horse-drawn vehicle parade, singing cowboys and cowgirls.

Aug. 15-16 — Johnny Clem festitivies with costume ball with Russ Glomstad and his Old Time Friends, Johnny and Mrs. Clem with the G-E-T Jazz choir on Friday, Victorian Fair and pageant on Saturday, Old Main building in Galesville.

Aug. 15 — Spotlight Karaoke, 8 p.m., Dewey’s, 621 St. Paul St., La Crosse, 782-9416.

Aug. 15 — T-Wolf and the Midnight Howling Hour karaoke, 8:30 p.m., My Second Home, 2104 George St., La Crosse, 738-5282.

Aug. 15 — Karaoke with Rose Sobotta, 9 p.m., All Star Bowling Lanes, 4735 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, free, 788-7827.

Aug. 15-16 — Live music, Olson and Dunn, 8 p.m., Nub’s Pub, 1544 Commercial St., Bangor, free.

Aug. 15 — Live music, Rick Weeth, 6 p.m., Peaberry’s Coffeehouse, 40 Copeland Ave., La Crosse, 784-2655.

Aug. 15-16 — Live music, Rode Hard and Put Up Wet, 8:30 p.m., River Jack’s Lounge, 1835 Rose St., La Crosse, 781-7070.

Aug. 15 — Live music, Barry Byrne, Irish harp, 6 to 8 p.m., Hackberry’s Bistro above People Food Co-op, 315 Fifth Ave. S., La Crosse, free, 784-5798.

Aug. 15 — Live music, TUGG, 9 p.m., Animal House of La Crosse, 110 N. Third St., La Crosse, free, 782-3990.

Aug. 15 — Live music, Swan, Nirva, DeGier, acoustic rock and blues, 8 p.m., Huck Finn’s, 127 Marina Drive, La Crosse, free.

Aug. 15-16 — Live music, Mike Schroeder, 8 p.m., Westview Inn, 174 S. Leonard St., West Salem.

Aug. 15-16 — Live music, Big Daddy Cade and the Bluesmasters, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Piggy’s Blues Lounge, 501 Front St. S., free, La Crosse, 784-4877.

Aug. 15 — Live music, Super Deece, This Machine and Nightingales, The Joint, 324 Jay St., La Crosse, 785-6468.

Aug. 16 — NASCAR racing including Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox and novelty race, gates open at 5:45 p.m., races start at 7:30 p.m., La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, $10, $3 for children 6-11, free for kids 5 and younger.

Aug. 16 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa Urban, 9:30 p.m., Crazy Horse Saloon, 158 S. Leonard St., West Salem, free, 786-0977.

Aug. 16 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Wendy, 9:30 p.m., Dan’s Place, 411 S. Third St., La Crosse, free, 784-4420.

Aug. 16 — Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m., MC’s Boondocks, Trempealeau, free, (608) 582-4401.

Aug. 16 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Purple, 9 p.m., George Street Pub, 1728 George St., La Crosse, 793-9051.

Aug. 16 — Spotlight Karaoke, 8 p.m., Ike’s Jabber Jaws, 433 Avon St., La Crosse, 784-3015.

Aug. 16 — Live music, Jim Hotvedt, acoustic classic rock, 8:30 p.m., Houghton’s, La Crosse, free.

Aug. 16 — Live music, Rockin’ the River with the Remainders, a benefit for the Hunger Task Force, Dave Kerska 6:30 p.m. and The Remainders 8 p.m., Trempealeau Hotel, Trempealeau, $8 advance, $10 at the gate, 793-1002, tickets available at hotel, Hunger Task Force office, B.A. Burrito or Quiznos in Onalaska.

Aug. 16 — Live music, Johnny Shotglass and the Hitman, 10 p.m., Nighthawks Tap, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse, 785-7427.

Aug. 16 — Live music, Pat McCurdy, 7p.m., Alpine Inn, W5717 Bliss Road, La Crosse, $6, 784-8470.

Aug. 17 — Meet and greet with Philip Gelatt, author of graphic novel “Indiana Jones Adventures, Volume 1,” 1 to 3 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St., La Crosse.

Aug. 17 — Jazz in the Park with the West Salem Adult Jazz Band, 4 p.m., Village Park, West Salem, free.

Aug. 18 — Live music, Shawn Wooden with Up and Coming, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.

Aug. 18 — Live music, Cheech’s Deece Open Acoustic Jam, 10 p.m., Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse, 784-4990.

Aug. 18 — Live music, Adam Palm’s Jam, 9 p.m., George Street Pub, 1728 George St., La Crosse, 783-9051.

Aug. 18 — ClogJam Cloggers dance lessons, advanced, 5 to 6:30 p.m., intermediate, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Doerflinger Building, second floor, 400 Main St., La Crosse, $5, 788-9664.

Aug. 19 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m., Krazy L, 518 Hagar St., La Crosse, free, 784-6760.

Aug. 19 — Karaoke Plus, 10 p.m., Players Bar, 214 Main St., La Crosse, 784-2353.

Aug. 19 — Live music, Paulie, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, La Crosse, free, 782-9069.

Aug. 19 — Live music, The Journeymen, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Huck Finn’s on the Water, on the deck, 127 Marina Drive, La Crosse.

Aug. 19 — Live music, Open Jam with Brownie, 9:30 p.m., Alumni Inn, 620 Gillette St., La Crosse, 784-3662.

Aug. 19 — Live music, J2, acoustic duo, 6 to 9 p.m., Pettibone Boat Club, S. Pettibone Drive, La Crosse, free.

Aug. 19 — ClogJam Cloggers dance lessons, advanced beginners, 6 to 7 p.m., new beginners, 7 to 8 p.m., Doerflinger Building, second floor, 400 Main St., La Crosse, $5, 788-9664.

Aug. 20 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Toni, 9:30 p.m., Longhorn Saloon, 128 N. Third St., La Crosse, 782-6522.

Aug. 20 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa, 9:30 p.m., Go’s Chapter II, 400 S. Third St., La Crosse, 782-3038.

Aug. 20 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Brittany, 9:30 p.m., The Library Bar, 123 S. Third St., La Crosse, 784-8020.

Aug. 20 — Karaoke, 10 p.m., Players Bar, 214 Main St., La Crosse, 784-2353.

Aug. 20 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m. Nutbush City Limits, 3264 George St., La Crosse, free, 783-0228.

Aug. 20 — Live music, Cathy and the Cabana Boy, 6 to 9 p.m., River Jacks, outdoor deck, 1835 Rose St., La Crosse, 781-7070.

Aug. 20 — Live music, Brownie’s Open Jam, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.

Aug. 20 — Live music, Buddah’s Open Jam, 10 p.m., The Recovery Room, 901 S. Seventh St., La Crosse, 782-8573.

Aug. 20 — Live music, Dave Kerska, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mirage Sports Bar, 4329 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, 788-7465.

Aug. 20 — Live music, Chris Duarte and the Bluestone Company, 9:30 p.m., doors at 8 p.m., Nighthawk’s Tap, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse, $12 advance, 785-7427.

Aug. 20 — Live music, The Journeymen, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Huck Finn’s on the Water, on the deck, 127 Marina Drive, La Crosse.

Aug. 20 — Wu Tang Wednesday, hip-hop, 10:30 p.m., The Joint, 324 Jay St., La Crosse, 785-6468.

Aug. 20 — Happy Twirlers Square Dancing, Don and Doug Sprosty calling, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Concordia Dance Hall, 1129 La Crosse St., La Crosse, 782-7049.

Aug. 20 — Senior Dance, 7:30 p.m., Harry J. Olson Senior Center, 1607 North St., La Crosse, $4, public welcome, 781-2122.

Aug. 20 — River City Water Ski Show, 7 p.m., Airport Beach, Fisherman’s Road, French Island.

Aug. 20 — Free workshop for piano teachers taught by Joyce Grill, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Recital Room of Leithold Music, 116 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, 784-7555.

Aug. 21 — Stand-up comedy with Rob Holloway and Eric Nigg, 8:30 p.m., Ringside Sports Bar and Grill, 223 Pearl St., La Crosse, 782-9192.

Aug. 21 — Spotlight Karaoke, 8 p.m., Ike’s Jabber Jaws, 433 Avon St., La Crosse, 784-3015.

Aug. 21 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa Urban, 9:30 p.m., Dan’s Place, 411 S. Third St., La Crosse, 784-4420.

Aug. 21 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Purple, 9 p.m., George Street Pub, 1728 George St., La Crosse, 793-9051.

Aug. 21 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 7 p.m., Features, 1425 Hwy. 16, West Salem, free, 786-9000.

Aug. 21 — Karaoke with Bob and Diana Kachel, 9 p.m. The Recovery Room, 901 S. Seventh St., La Crosse, free.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Olson and Dunn, My Second Home, 2104 George St., La Crosse, 783-9847.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Kies and Kompany, 5 to 8 p.m., Starlite Lounge, 222 Pearl St., La Crosse, 796-0905.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Dave Orr, 10 p.m., Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Adam’s Open Jam, 7 p.m., Kreekside Pub and Eatery, 5450 Keil Coulee Road, La Crosse.

Aug. 21 — Live music, Dave Orr’s Damn Jam, all gear provided, 10 p.m., Nighthawk’s Tap, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse, free, 785-7427.

Aug. 21 — Live music, The Journeymen, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Huck Finn’s on the Water, on the deck, 127 Marina Drive, La Crosse.

Aug. 22-23 — Great River Folk Fest, UW-La Crosse, 784-3033.

Aug. 22 — Caffeinated Karaoke with Scotty, 7 to 10 p.m., Peaberry’s Coffeehouse, 40 Copeland Ave., La Crosse.

Aug. 22 — Spotlight Karaoke, 8 p.m., Dewey’s, 621 St. Paul St., La Crosse.

Aug. 22 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa Urban, 9 p.m., All Star Lanes, La Crosse, free.

Aug. 22 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m, Rudyz, Trempealeau, free.

Aug. 22 — T-Wolf and the Midnight Howling Hour karaoke, 8:30 p.m., My Second Home, 2104 George St., La Crosse, 738-5282.

Aug. 22 — Live music, Paulie, 10 p.m., Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse, 784-4990.

Aug. 22 — Live music, Jim Bee Three, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Huck Finn’s on the Water, 127 Marina Drive, La Crosse, free, 791-3595.

Aug. 22-23 — Live music, Todd Saner, acoustic pop, 8:30 p.m., Freighthouse, 107 Vine St., La Crosse, free, 784-6211.

Aug. 22-23 — Live music, Shufflin’ Duprees with Howard “The Guitar” Luedtke, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Piggy’s Blues Lounge, 501 S. Front St., La Crosse, free, 784-4877.

Aug. 22 — Staged reading of “Song of Joy — Or the Old Reliables,” original play by David Marcou, 7 p.m., Aquinas High School, La Crosse, donations accepted.

Aug. 23 — NASCAR racing including Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox and novelty race, gates open at 5:45 p.m., races start at 7:30 p.m., La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, $10, $3 for children 6-11, free for kids 5 and younger.

Aug. 23 — Pridefest at South Side Oktoberfest grounds in La Crosse, $5 in advance, $7 at gate, tickets available at LGBT center, 303 Pearl St., 784-0452.

Aug. 23 — 2 Can Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Arterial, 1003 S. 16th St., La Crosse, 782-9247.

Aug. 23 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Purple, 9 p.m., George Street Pub, 1728 George St., La Crosse, 793-9051.

Aug. 23 — Spotlight Karaoke, 8 p.m., Ike’s Jabber Jaws, 433 Avon St., La Crosse, 784-3015.

Aug. 23 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa Urban, 9:30 p.m., Crazy Horse Saloon, West Salem, free, 786-0977.

Aug. 23 — Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m, Fox Hollow, Barre Mills, free, 786-0800.

Aug. 23 — Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m, MC Boondocks, Trempealeau, free, (608) 582-4401.

Aug. 23 — Live music, La Crosse Songwriters Corner, Old Habits, The Fabulous Baloney Skins, The Woodworths, and Katrina Rose will play a fundraiser for signage of Copeland Avenue as a historic district, 2 to 11 p.m., Train Station BBQ Lounge parking lot, 601 St. Andrew St., La Crosse, $1, 781-1916.

Aug. 23 — Live music, Orange Blossom Special, 2 to 6 p.m., Mill Road Banquet Center, Galesville, $6.

Aug. 24 — Live music, Something Jazz, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, La Crosse, free, 782-9069.

Aug. 24 — Always on a Sunday talk on International Heifer Project by Peter Zaffke, 2 p.m., Norskedalen, Highway PI three miles north of Coon Valley, (608) 452-3424.

To submit an item for the Community Calendar, mail information to P.O. Box 140, West Salem, WI 54669, fax to 786-1670 or send us notice by e-mail to wsm.news@lee.net.

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