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SUMMARY:Lotus House Nesting Party
DESCRIPTION:The first few years of a child’s life are the most vulnerable. A baby’s environment plays a crucial role in their brain development\, emotion regulation\, and physical health. \nFamily & Children’s Center is proud to welcome newborns into a brighter future with the opening of Lotus House—a nurturing\, supportive home for pregnant and post-partum mothers on a journey toward healing\, stability\, and self-sufficiency. \nThere\, mothers will find Medical Care Coordination\, Addiction Treatment\, Parenting Education\, Employment Services\, and Life Skills Development. \nYou can be a part of the transformation by contributing to FCC’s Nesting Party. \nNow through June 15\, when you purchase a gift from the registry or donate to FCC\, you will provide a fresh start to mothers who are striving to give their babies a brighter future and better tomorrow. \nShop The Registry Now \nDonate Today (Please select Lotus House Nesting Party)
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/lotus-house-nesting-party/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Al's Musky Challenge
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 8th Annual Musky Challenge.\n\nFrom May 29 through October 6th\, Rotarian Al Louis will be fishing Lake Vermilion in Northern Minnesota.\n\nDid you know? In general\, it takes about 10\,000 casts to catch one musky! 2022 was a record year with 86 muskies caught in the boat\, while previous years only yielded 7-8.\n\nWhat will 2026 yield?  A new record caught? A normal year with 5-7 fish caught or maybe a new state record\, which currently sits at 58.25. On July 11\, 2023\, Al caught his PERSONAL BEST at 55″.\n\nAl is challenging fellow Rotarians and community members to contribute to the annual event by a flat dollar pledge or a pledge per fish caught in the boat.\n\nLearn more about Al’s Musky Challenge and make a pledge or contribution today on the Al’s Musky Challenge website: https://rotarycluboflacrosse.org/page/al-s-musky-challenge\nFollow along with Al’s success on the Al’s Musky Challenge Facebook and Instagram pages.
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/8th-annual-als-musky-challenge/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Artspire
DESCRIPTION:Join Family & Children’s Center and great community organizations during Artspire! \nJune 13\n10 am – 5 pm\nRiverside Park\nLa Crosse\nArtspire is an all-inclusive\, free community art event that attracts\, engages and connects our diverse community through meaningful arts experiences\, including visual\, interactive\, performing\, literary arts and dance. Produced and funded by the Pump House Regional Arts Center\, sponsors and donors like you! \n\nArtspire Homepage
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/artspire/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, La Crosse\, 100 State St\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Driftless Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join FCC and many great community organizations at the Driftless Music Festival! \nJuly 11\nNoon to 9pm \nEckhart Park\n500 West Decker Street \nEnjoy music\, food\, and fun with our amazing community while being exposed to sounds\, ethnicities\, and cultures that are not always present in a small\, Midwestern town. \nLearn more about the festival here: https://driftlessmusicfestival.com/
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/driftless-music-festival/
LOCATION:Eckhart Park\, Viroqua\, 499 West Decker Street\, Viroqua\, WI\, 54665\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000
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SUMMARY:Homeless Connect 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Homeless Connect! \n\nHomeless Connect is a one-day event bringing together essential services and resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.\n\n\n\nJuly 23\, 2026\n\n\n\n11 am to 3 pm\n\n\n\nEnglish Lutheran Church\n1509 King Street\nLa Crosse\n\n\n\nAttendees can access free services such as housing support\, healthcare\, employment resources\, hygiene items\, food\, and more—all in one place.
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/homeless-connect-2026/
LOCATION:English Lutheran Church\, 1509 King Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T173000
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SUMMARY:Back2School Distribution 2026
DESCRIPTION:The La Crosse Community is very excited to once again join forces to help families get their students ready to head Back2School! All students needing help with school supplies are welcome to participate in the Back2School Program. Begin by filling out an online application which will be available starting April 15th. If you need assistance with filling it out\, please call Catholic Charities at 608-782-0710\, Monday-Thursday between 9 am to 4 pm. The front desk volunteers will be able to assist you. \nThere will be three Back2School events where families can pick up supplies. \n\nErickson BGC – July 28th: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 1331 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\nLa Crosse Center – August 4th: 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm – Arena Floor\nMathy BGC – August 11: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 811 8th Street South\, La Crosse\n\nI WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN SERVICE! HOW CAN I HELP? \n\nDonate backpacks and/or school supplies\nMake a monetary donation so we can purchase needed supplies\nPurchase Scrip from your local Parish to donate for school supplies (this benefits the parish as well as the children in need)
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/back2school-distribution-2026/
LOCATION:Erickson Boys & Girls Club\, 1331 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family 2.0 Class
DESCRIPTION:Family 2.0 Evolving with the Family (formerly known as Sandcastles) is a peer support group led by two trained facilitators. The program seeks to help children identify feelings related to divorce. Coping skills are introduced as ways to work through those feelings. Family 2.0 builds on resilience and problem solving skills. \nChildren participate in small\, interactive groups with peers their own age. To make the Family 2.0 experience comfortable and enriching\, trained facilitators lead mindfulness exercises\, yoga movements\, group discussions\, and workbook activities. In addition\, some groups create a poster featuring their original artwork\, including expressing emotions\, family changes\, and ideas of ways to reduce frustration and stress. All materials created by youth are confidential and cannot be used in the divorce process. Parents are not permitted to take pictures of any material the children make. \n2026\nAugust 1\nOctober 10\nDecember 5 \nAll classes are from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. \nLearn more: https://www.fcconline.org/service/family-2-0/
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/family-2-0-class-10/
LOCATION:Family & Children’s Center – Monitor Street\, 811 Monitor Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T090000
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SUMMARY:Back2School Distribution 2026
DESCRIPTION:The La Crosse Community is very excited to once again join forces to help families get their students ready to head Back2School! All students needing help with school supplies are welcome to participate in the Back2School Program. Begin by filling out an online application which will be available starting April 15th. If you need assistance with filling it out\, please call Catholic Charities at 608-782-0710\, Monday-Thursday between 9 am to 4 pm. The front desk volunteers will be able to assist you. \nThere will be three Back2School events where families can pick up supplies. \n\nErickson BGC – July 28th: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 1331 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\nLa Crosse Center – August 4th: 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm – Arena Floor\nMathy BGC – August 11: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 811 8th Street South\, La Crosse\n\nI WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN SERVICE! HOW CAN I HELP? \n\nDonate backpacks and/or school supplies\nMake a monetary donation so we can purchase needed supplies\nPurchase Scrip from your local Parish to donate for school supplies (this benefits the parish as well as the children in need)
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/back2school-distribution-2026-2/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 harborview plaza\, La Crosse\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000
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SUMMARY:Back2School Distribution 2026
DESCRIPTION:The La Crosse Community is very excited to once again join forces to help families get their students ready to head Back2School! All students needing help with school supplies are welcome to participate in the Back2School Program. Begin by filling out an online application which will be available starting April 15th. If you need assistance with filling it out\, please call Catholic Charities at 608-782-0710\, Monday-Thursday between 9 am to 4 pm. The front desk volunteers will be able to assist you. \nThere will be three Back2School events where families can pick up supplies. \n\nErickson BGC – July 28th: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 1331 Clinton Street\, La Crosse\nLa Crosse Center – August 4th: 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm – Arena Floor\nMathy BGC – August 11: 5:30 pm-7 pm – 811 8th Street South\, La Crosse\n\nI WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN SERVICE! HOW CAN I HELP? \n\nDonate backpacks and/or school supplies\nMake a monetary donation so we can purchase needed supplies\nPurchase Scrip from your local Parish to donate for school supplies (this benefits the parish as well as the children in need)
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/back2school-distribution-2026-3/
LOCATION:Mathy Boys & Girls Club\, 811 8th Street South\, La Crosse\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T083000
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SUMMARY:Family 2.0 Class
DESCRIPTION:Family 2.0 Evolving with the Family (formerly known as Sandcastles) is a peer support group led by two trained facilitators. The program seeks to help children identify feelings related to divorce. Coping skills are introduced as ways to work through those feelings. Family 2.0 builds on resilience and problem solving skills. \nChildren participate in small\, interactive groups with peers their own age. To make the Family 2.0 experience comfortable and enriching\, trained facilitators lead mindfulness exercises\, yoga movements\, group discussions\, and workbook activities. In addition\, some groups create a poster featuring their original artwork\, including expressing emotions\, family changes\, and ideas of ways to reduce frustration and stress. All materials created by youth are confidential and cannot be used in the divorce process. Parents are not permitted to take pictures of any material the children make. \n2026\nOctober 10\nDecember 5 \nAll classes are from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. \nLearn more: https://www.fcconline.org/service/family-2-0/
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/family-2-0-class-11/
LOCATION:Family & Children’s Center – Monitor Street\, 811 Monitor Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000
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CREATED:20250121T152043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201214Z
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SUMMARY:Bridges to Better Tomorrows Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Bridges to Better Tomorrows event committee members and FCC board members\, cordially invite you to a free\, inspiring evening. \nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\nSocial – 5 p.m.\nProgram – 6:30 p.m.\n \nCelebrations on the River\n2100 Dawson Ave\, La Crosse\, WI 54603 \nRegister Today \nEnjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Soft drinks\, wine\, beer\, and a cash bar will be available. Cocktail attire encouraged. \nHelp us rewrite stories with strength and resilience. Make an early donation to support families\, prevent abuse\, and treat mental illness. \nMore details are expected soon!
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/bridges-to-better-tomorrows-2/
LOCATION:Celebrations on the River\, 2100 Dawson Ave\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T214020Z
UID:7296-1793437200-1793448000@www.fcconline.org
SUMMARY:Kids & Parents Expo
DESCRIPTION:It’s so nice to get more than one nights use out of those Halloween costumes – Right\, parents?! \nFamily & Children’s Center will be a general sponsor for the Winona Kids and Parents Expo in 2026! \nOctober 31\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to noon at Winona High School (901 Gilmore Avenue\, Winona\, MN). \nIt’s a day full of safe\, fun\, indoor Halloween fun for families to enjoy\, including trick-or-treating. \nOther fun activities include a spooky experiment station\, balloon twisting\, bounce houses\, crazy hair\, and a Halloween “make and take” craft\, plus soft drinks from Gillette Pepsi \nDon’t worry – we still have all the Kids and Parents Expo classics that you keep coming back for including awesome exhibitors\, crafts\, crazy hair\, balloon twister\, and more. \nTickets are just $5.00 for adults\, and children ages 12 and under are FREE! \nPlease remember\, this is a family-friendly event with lots of little ones\, so keep the costumes audience-appropriate and not too scary. \nLearn more: https://leightonevents.com/kpe-winona-event/
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/kids-parents-expo-3/
LOCATION:Winona Senior High School\, 901 Gilmore Avenue\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Giving Tuesday is a global day of unity where you can give back and support children in need. This year\, Giving Tuesday is on December 1\, 2026. \nThis Giving Tuesday\, we encourage you to support FCC’s Bridges to Better Tomorrows Annual Campaign. Your support will help us reach our $700\,000 goal. Your investment in FCC delivers brighter futures by: \n\nSupporting adults seeking personal growth in Outpatient Counseling\nGiving children a loving home in Treatment Foster Care\nProviding parents a much-needed break through Respite Care\nOffering teens an opportunity to thrive with Host Homes\n\nMake a gift today!
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/giving-tuesday-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
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SUMMARY:Family 2.0 Class
DESCRIPTION:Family 2.0 Evolving with the Family (formerly known as Sandcastles) is a peer support group led by two trained facilitators. The program seeks to help children identify feelings related to divorce. Coping skills are introduced as ways to work through those feelings. Family 2.0 builds on resilience and problem solving skills. \nChildren participate in small\, interactive groups with peers their own age. To make the Family 2.0 experience comfortable and enriching\, trained facilitators lead mindfulness exercises\, yoga movements\, group discussions\, and workbook activities. In addition\, some groups create a poster featuring their original artwork\, including expressing emotions\, family changes\, and ideas of ways to reduce frustration and stress. All materials created by youth are confidential and cannot be used in the divorce process. Parents are not permitted to take pictures of any material the children make. \n2026\nDecember 5 \nAll classes are from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. \nLearn more: https://www.fcconline.org/service/family-2-0/
URL:https://www.fcconline.org/event/family-2-0-class-12/
LOCATION:Family & Children’s Center – Monitor Street\, 811 Monitor Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603\, United States
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