Here’s a rundown of activities going on in the Holmen and Onalaska area starting June 12, 2009:
Holmen meetings
All village meetings at Village Hall, 421 S. Main St., unless otherwise noted.
June 16 — Holmen Plan Commission, 6:30 p.m.
June 22 — Holmen School Board, 7 p.m., board room at district offices, 1019 McHugh Road.
July 1 — Holmen Parks, Recreation and Library Committee, 6:30 p.m.
July 2 — Holmen Public Works Committee, 6:30 p.m.
July 6 — Holmen Law Enforcement Committee, 6:30 p.m.
July 7 — Holmen Finance and Personnel Committee, 6:30 p.m.
July 9 — Holmen Village Board, 7 p.m.
July 13 — 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.
June 16 — Plan Commission Subcommittee, 4:30 p.m.
June 22 Onalaska School Board, 7 p.m., board room at high school.
June 22 — Parks and Recreation Board, 5:15 p.m.
June 23 — Plan Commission, 7 p.m.
July 7 — Onalaska Board of Public Works, 6:30 p.m.
July 1 — Administrative and Judiciary Committee, 6 p.m.
July 1 — Utilities/Mass Transit Committee, 7 p.m.
July 1 — Finance and Personnel Committee, 7:30 p.m.
July 13 — Onalaska Board of Education, 7 p.m., board room at high school.
July 14 — Onalaska Common Council, 7 p.m.
Town meetings
June 15 — Onalaska Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Midway.
June 23 — Onalaska Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Midway.
July 7 — Holland Plan Commission, 6 p.m., Town Hall.
July 8 — Holland Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall.
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.
June 13 — Cowboy action shooting hosted by the Western Wisconsin Wild Bunch, 10 a.m., Holmen Rod and Gun Club, Highway T, Holmen.
June 14 — Holmen Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Holmen.
June 15 — Dementia Care Giver Support Group, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, 2501 Shelby Road, La Crosse, 788-5700.
June 15 — Onalaska Area Jaycees, 7 p.m., Coulee Golf Bowl.
June 17 — Holmen Athletic Booster Club, 7 p.m., Holmen High School LMC.
June 17 — Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m., Room 141, Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St, La Crosse.
June 19 — Coulee Region Riders Club gymkhana, 6 p.m., CRRC grounds on Briggs Road, south of Holmen.
June 23 — La Crosse Area Camera Club, 7 p.m., City Brewery Hospitality Center, 1111 S. Third St., La Crosse.
June 24 — Brice Prairie Conservation Association, 7 p.m., at the clubhouse, W8582 Hwy. Z.
June 24 — Onalaska Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., Father Bach Room, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Onalaska.
June 28 — Coulee Region Bonsai Club, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, West Wing Conference Room No. 3.
July 1 — Centering Onalaska, 7 p.m., Onalaska Center for Commerce and Tourism.
July 1 — Nonfiction book group discussion, 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
July 2 — Brice Prairie Lions Club, 6 p.m., Pizza Corral.
July 2 — Onalaska Safe Bicycling Association, 7:30 p.m., Onalaska Public Library.
July 2 — Alzheimer’s disease support group, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Practice Conference Room (second floor), 3100 South Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska.
July 2 — Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge, 7 p.m., La Crosse American Legion Hall, 711 S. Sixth St.
July 6 — Onalaska Area Jaycees, 7 p.m., Coulee Golf Bowl.
July 6 — Onalaska Lioness Club, 6 p.m., Ciatti’s, Onalaska, new members welcome.
July 6 — Writers Group II, 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 4415 Hwy. 16.
July 7 — Onalaska Alumni Association, 6 p.m., Onalaska High School conference room.
July 7 — Onalaska Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Seven Bridges Restaurant, Onalaska.
July 8 — Tri-State Area Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group, 1 to 3 p.m., third floor of the East Building, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
July 8 — Onalaska Foundation for Educational Excellence, 7 p.m., high school board room.
July 9 — Holmen Area Civic and Commerce Association, noon, Pizza Corral, Holmen.
July 9 — Bluff Country Talespinners storytellers guild, 7 p.m., Grounded Specialty Coffees, La Crosse.
July 9 — Tyler’s Legacy substance abuse education and support group, 6 to 8 p.m., Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Building, 123 16th Ave. S., Onalaska.
July 12 — Holmen Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Holmen.
July 11 — Cowboy action shooting hosted by the Western Wisconsin Wild Bunch, 10 a.m., Holmen Rod and Gun Club, Highway T, Holmen.
July 13 — Writers Group, 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Valley View Mall.
July 13 — Friends of Holland Sand Prairie, 7 p.m., Holland Town Hall.
July 14 — Onalaska Area Business Association, noon, Seven Bridges Restaurant, Onalaska.
Close to home
June 12-14 — The Pines Music Festival with Reimer Revolution, Moon Boot Posse, Tendrill, Nodyne, 4 p.m., Whispering Pines Campground, N8905 Hwy. 53, Holmen, $5 admission and $5 a night for camping, 526-4956.
June 12 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 8 p.m., American Legion, 419 W. First Ave., Holmen, free, 769-1308.
June 13 — Mississippi Valley Mayhem with Smash into Summer intra-league bout, 2 p.m., OmniCenter, 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska, $6 advance, $7 at door.
June 13 — Live music, Matt Olson, 8 to 11 p.m., The Timbers, 426 Second Ave. S., Onalaska, free, 781-9999.
June 13 — Karaoke with Rose Sobotta, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, free, 781-6800.
June 14 — Free screening of “Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes,” 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.),Heider Center for the Arts, 405 E. Hamlin St., West Salem.
June 15 — Movie, “Valkyrie,” 6 p.m., Onalaska Public Library, meeting room A, 741 Oak Ave. S., free with soda and popcorn from Kwik Trip, 781-9568.
June 16 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 716 Second Ave. N., Onalaska, free, 781-6800.
June 17 — DJ Free Beer and Naked Karaoke, 8 p.m., TGI Fridays, Onalaska, free, 779-1545.
June 19-21 — Upper Mississippi Real Outdoor Expo at the Onalaska OmniCenter, with sports adventures for all abilities. Hands-on demonstrations for those who like to hunt, fish, camp, mountain bike and more, 784-9450.
June 19 — American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Onalaska American Legion, 731 Sand Lake Road.
June 19 — Karaoke with Rose Sobotta, 8 p.m., Holmen American Legion, 419 W. First Ave., free, 769-1308.
June 20 — Live music, Dave Kerska, 8 to 11 p.m., The Timbers, 426 Second Ave. S., Onalaska, free, 781-9999.
June 20 — Karaoke Plus, 8 p.m., Red Pines Bar and Grill, W7305 Hwy. Z, Onalaska, free, 779-2800.
June 20 — Karaoke with Rose Sobotta, 8:30 p.m., The Wharf Lounge, 103 10th Ave. S., Onalaska, free, 783-6276.
July 14 — Onalaska area community dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Onalaska United Methodist Church, 212 Fourth Ave. N., free and open to all.
Out & about
June 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 — Theater production, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” 7:30 p.m., The Muse Theatre, 1353 Avon St., La Crosse, $22, $20 for senior citizens and $10 student rush at the door, (608) 397-3752.
June 12 — Live music, Coyote Crossing, bluegrass and old-time country, 7 to 10:30 p.m., La Scher’s Uptown Bistro, 120 N. Leonard St., West Salem, $3, 786-4255.
June 12-13 — Live music, Muddy Flats and the Hepcats, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Piggy’s Blues Lounge, 501 S. Front St., La Crosse, free, 784-4877.
June 12-13 — Live music, Greg Balfany and the La Crosse Jazz Quartet, modern jazz featuring vocalist Tim Henke, 8 p.m., Waterfront Restaurant, 328 Front St., La Crosse, free.
June 12 — Live music, The Histronic, electronica, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, $3, 782-9069.
June 12-13 — Live music, Costello and Hipps, 8 p.m., Freight House, 107 Vine St., La Crosse, free, 784-6211.
June 12 — Live music, Don D. Harvey, acoustic, 8:30 p.m., The Root Note, 115 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, $5.
June 12 — Live music, String Ties, bluegrass, 8 p.m., Leo and Leona’s, Newburg Corners on Hwy. 33, $10, (608) 452-3637.
June 12-13 — Live music, Stoney Ridge Band, classic rock and country, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Northside Oasis, 620 Gillette St., La Crosse, free, 784-1444.
June 12 — Live music, FCAB with This Could Be the Day, 10 p.m., JB’s Speakeasy, 717 Rose St., La Crosse, $3, 796-1161.
June 12-13 — “Three Boomer Broads,” with stories by Sara Slayton, Terry Visger and Lynn Wing, 7:30 p.m., Pump House, 119 King St., La Crosse, $12 advance and $15 day of show, 785-1434.
June 12 — Reception for Donna Cuta, 5 to 7 p.m., Pump House, 119 King St., La Crosse, 785-1434.
June 13 — Centennial Commemoration Ceremony, 1 p.m. with activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort McCoy, use the main gate and adults will need to show photo ID to get into the installation, (608) 388-2407.
June 13 — Seventh annual Logan Ranger Rally, 4 to 11 p.m., Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse, The Fabulous Baloney Skins from 7 to 11 p.m., refreshments, raffle tickets, 779-9969.
June 13 — Trailfest, 3:30 to 7 p.m., in parking lot of Human Power Trailhead next to the weather ball in La Crosse, donations accepted.
June 13 — Live music, Jim Seem, acoustic bedroom pop, 8:30 p.m., The Root Note, 115 Fourth St. S., La Crosse.
June 13 — Live music, Jim Bee Three, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Schmidty’s Bar and Restaurant, 3119 State Road, free, 788-5110.
June 13 — Live music, Blackdog, 10 p.m., Nighthawks Tap Room, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse.
June 13 — Live music, Flashback at MC’s Boondocks Days, 9 p.m., MC’s Boondocks, Galesville, free, (608) 582-4401.
June 13 — Live music, The Soapbox Project at the Bodega’s 15th annivesary celebration, The Bodega, 122 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free.
June 13 — Lecture by John Ready and reception for WRAP exhibit, noon to 3 p.m., Pump House, 119 King St., La Crosse, 785-1434.
June 13 — Young Eagles Airplane Rides, free for ages 8-17 from the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 307, 10 a.m. to noon, La Crosse Municipal irport near the Civil Air Patrol hangar on east side of the airport, parent or guardian must be in attendance, free.
June 14 — Live music, Big Ben and the Brians, 1 to 5 p.m., Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse St., La Crosse, 782-7049.
June 14 — Live music, Somethin’ Jazz, 7:30 p.m., Bodega, 122 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, 782-0677.
June 14 — Live music, Somethin’ Jazz, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.
June 15 — Live music, Open jam with Chubba and Cheech, Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse.
June 15 — Live music, Adam Palm’s Summer Jam, 9 p.m., George Street Pub, 1728 George St., La Crosse, 783-9051.
June 15 — Live music, John and Mike Caucutt, 7 to 10 p.m., Houghton’s, 1002 Jackson St., La Crosse, free.
June 15 — Live music, Shawn’s Open Jam, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.
June 15 — Movie, “Duchess,” 6:30 p.m., La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St., La Crosse.
June 16 — Live music, open jam with the Joint Jam Band, 9 p.m., The Joint, 324 Jay St., La Crosse, free, 785-6468.
June 16 — Live music, Dan Berger and Abbey Lane, 7 to 11 p.m., NorthSide Oasis, 620 Gillette St., La Crosse, 784-1444.
June 16 — Live music, Paulie, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.
June 17 — Happy Twirlers Square Dancers, Tim Manning, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse St., La Crosse, $5, (608) 526-4575.
June 17 — Live music, Jolly Musicians, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Harry J. Olson Center, La Crosse, $4, 786-4749.
June 17 — Live music, Evergreen Grass Band, Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse.
June 17 — Live music, Cathy and the Cabana Boy, 6 to 9 p.m., on the deck at River Jack’s, 1835 Rose St., La Crosse, 781-7070.
June 17 — Live music, La Crosse Concert Band’s “Return to Riverside Concerts,” 7:30 p.m., Riverside Park, La Crosse; rain location is Lincoln Middle School.
June 17 — Live music, Mitch’s Open Jam, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.
June 17 — Live music, Dave Kerska, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mirage Sports Bar, 4406 Markle Road, La Crosse, free, 788-7465.
June 18 — Live music, Kies and Kompanie, jazz, 5 to 8 p.m., Starlite Lounge, 222 Pearl St., La Crosse, free.
June 18 — Live music, Luke Hembd and Cheech, Del’s Bar, 229 N. Third St., La Crosse.
June 18 — Live music, Dave Orr’s Damn Jam, gear provided, 10 p.m., Nighthawks Tap Room, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse, free.
June 18 — Live music, Adam Palm, 7 to 11 p.m., Cruz-In, W5450 Keil Coulee Road, La Crosse, 783-3132.
June 18 — Live music, Harmony in the Neighborhood Concert Series featuring Worthy Cause with Tim Schniepp and Dave Simpkinson, folk music, 7 to 8 p.m., South Side Neighborhood Center, 1300 S. Sixth St., La Crosse, free.
June 18 — Live music, Abbey Lane, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, $2, 782-9069.
June 19 — Midsummer Dance to benefit Myrick Hixon EcoPark, with square dances, contra, waltzes, polka and schottisch, dances taught by Tim Jenkins and music by Grand Picnic, and Four Potatoes from the Three Rivers Waldorf Academy, 7 to 10 p.m. at Myrick Hixon EcoPark, 789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse, $8 a person or $15 a couple or family, 785-2205.
June 19-20 — Live music, Rode Hard and Put Up Wet, 8:30 p.m., River Jack’s, 1835 Rose St., La Crosse, 781-7070.
June 19-20 — Live music, Sellout, ‘80s rock, North Side Oasis, 620 Gillette St., La Crosse, $3.
June 19 — Live music, Joe and Vicki Price, blues, 8 p.m. to midnight, Train Station BBQ, 601 Saint Andrew St., La Crosse, free, 781-0005.
June 19-20 — Live music, Bad Axe River Band, jazz and classic rock, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cavalier Lounge, 114 Fifth Ave. N., La Crosse.
June 19 — Reception for Katherine Johnson, 5 to 7 p.m., Pump House, 119 King St., La Crosse.
June 20 — La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast, with pancakes, sausage, milk, cheese curds, donut holes and custard, with educational booths, antique tractors, hay rides and tour of barn, 6 to 11 a.m., on Dawn and Vince Hundt and Aurora and Gabe Slattery farm on Hwy. 162 just off Hwy. 33 toward Coon Valley, $5 for 13 and older and $3 for 12 and younger and under 5 free.
June 20-21 — Midsummer Festival with rosemaling, wood carving, wagon rides, music, food, demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Norskedalen, Coon Valley, $6 adult and $3 child, (608) 452-3424.
June 20 — Live music, Johnny Shotglass and the Hitmen, 10 p.m., Nighthawks Tap Room, 401 S. Third St., La Crosse.
June 20 — Live music, The Fast Track, Lights Out Dancing, This Building, Rogue the Wolf, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, La Crosse, $7.
June 20 — Live music, Sixes and Sevens, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, $3, 782-9069.
June 20 — Live music, Somethin’ Jazz, 9 p.m., Starlite Lounge, 222 Pearl St., La Crosse, $2.
n June 20 — Illusions presents At the Hop, with Scotty, Holiday Rose, Felicia, Champagne and Corey, 9 p.m., Howie’s, 1128 La Crosse St., La Crosse, 785-0501.
June 21 — Live music, Orange Blossom Special, 1 to 5 p.m., Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse St., La Crosse, 782-7049.
June 21 — Live music, Eric and Al, 10 p.m., Popcorn Tavern, 308 S. Fourth St., La Crosse, free, 782-9069.
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.

