Events

The Ugly Sweater 5K is coming up on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, and will be hosted by the Rotary Club of La Crosse—After Hours (RAH)! 

We have been working hard to make our 2021 Ugly Sweater 5k a family-friendly and festive event. This year's race will be both in-person and virtual. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at the Myrick Park Center beginning at 3:00 pm with holiday music and characters. Same-day registration is also available. The race begins at 4:15 pm in Myrick Park and racers will run/walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights. The race ends at Riverside Park at Rotary Lights. An award ceremony will take place in the heated tent at Rotary Lights, and will have plenty of ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and cheer!

For more information and to register, visit our website. 

La Crosse County's "For Goodness Sake Project" is a holiday gift program where members of our community, businesses, and organizations sponsor individuals or families. This holiday season, Rotary After Hours will use funds that we raised through service events to sponsor a family for Christmas! 

Our sponsored family consists of a single mom with a 16-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. A tragic death recently struck the family and after recovering from the devastating blow, they are starting a new chapter of their lives in a new town. 

Join us on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. to shop for our family. A list of requested items has already been provided, so come have fun picking out toys, clothes, and household items with fellow RAH members. Meeting spot will be outside of Target in Onalaska.  

If shopping isn't your forte, then join us on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. to wrap the presents! Meeting spot will be at Metre in downtown La Crosse. Address: 116 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601. 

We've worked hard to raise this money throughout the year and are excited to have you join us in putting the funds to good use! 

Build Strength, Stability and Self-reliance through Shelter presented by Kahya Fox, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area

Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. They believe that decent, affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action; they realize there are people in our community who are living in inadequate conditions and that by joining together we can provide a hand up - not a hand out. Since 1992, Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area’s programs have been providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for families in the Coulee Region, building 54 homes in La Crosse, Vernon, and Trempealeau counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota. 

For over five years, Kahya Fox has been the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area. Before taking on her new role, Kahya was the Housing Assistant Director for Couleecap, Inc. With nearly twenty years of affordable housing experience, she has worked with a variety of housing and community development programs, including housing rehabilitation, home purchase, weatherization, housing counseling, flood assistance, land trust housing, and new housing construction. Working extensively with low income families, Kahya has a very strong commitment and understanding of the issues faced by individuals in poverty. With an extensive background in public relations, Kahya brings a strong voice to housing programs She is also a certified Housing Counselor, Housing Quality Standards inspector, and HOME Certified Specialist. 

No pre-registration necessary. JOIN VIA ZOOM AT:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84894756687?pwd=VkNOWmVaU2tGb1B3cDIxTGxuelh5dz09 

Brought to you by the Rotary Leadership Series Committee: Lee Rasch, Andrew Bakkum, Stephanie Fraase, Chuck Hanson, Mary Beth Hensel, and Emily Nolte. 

Join us for our last Rotary Club meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, December 14th from 5:30-7:00 pm (check in/social prior to the 6 pm meeting).

The topic will be "Making a Difference in Our Community" with RAH club members Liz Evans and President Josh Mansee leading the discussion.

Location: The Main- an Event Space; 422 Main Street, La Crosse

5:30-7:00

$10 Meeting Fee

With the holidays right around the corner, that means we'll soon be seeing the Rotary Lights display in Riverside Park! Rotary After Hours has offered to provide 24-30 volunteers in two shifts (12-15 volunteers per shift) to assist with the event on Tuesday, December 28th. Each shift will be 3 hours long. Duties will be assigned on the day of the event, but include directing traffic, collecting cash and food donations, and helping Santa! This volunteer event will replace our regularly scheduled meeting. 

We can't wait to have you join us for this fun and family-friendly event. We will rotate volunteers to warm up throughout the shift, but be sure to dress warm!