Kathy Lucey and Donna Finn are heading up a Shamrock Club and Irishfest sponsored fundraiser for the St. Clare Health Mission entitled “Shearing for Sharing”. Jim Kroner, Rick Pervisky, Dick Record and Jim Tracy have agreed to run for the honor of shearing a sheep “Paddy” at Irishfest on Saturday, August 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cultural Tent.

These men will be distributing ballots and asking for donations throughout the community to secure votes. Votes are $1 each or 6 for $5. You may vote for more than one person and vote as many times as you wish on one ballot. We also hope that you will be able to gather votes from people you know. Donations and ballots may be turned in to any of the four contestants or Kathy or Donna. Ballots can also be obtained here.

If you have questions, please call Kathy Lucey 608-788-6759 or Donna Finn 608-782-5936. Or visit the website here.

This should be a fun event and ALL of the proceeds will go directly to St. Clare Health Mission.

Bring your kids to Catfish Days and join the Friends of Trempealeau Public Library in the Kids tent. Enjoy on-going games enhanced by music, face painting, stone skipping, clogging, juggling, and clowns. The Kids tent is open from 2-5 on Saturday July 12 and 4-6:30 on Sunday July 13th, near the river in Trempealeau.

Camp Winnebago is a non-profit 501C3 orgznization for the developmentally disabled located in Caledonia, MN whose main focus is summer camps. They serve ages 6-70 and some campers have been coming for decades. Frequently, this is their only chance for recreation so it is great that Camp Winnebago is able to offer trails, swimming, camping, music, and crafts to name a few. They’ll be having eight weeks of camp and this summer are having a Country Jam trip to Eau Claire. There are up to 44 campers a week and they are expecting even more campers this summer. They’re celebrating their 40th anniversary of helping adults and children this year and have recently done some remodeling so Zcare was glad to be able to help with their efforts. On Friday, May 29th, Zcare was able to make a donation to Camp Winnebago for art supplies. Pictured are (from left) Executive Director Rande, Administrative Assistant Chaia, and Program Director Valerie. Camp Winnebago recently opened their lower campground to the public for day use. For more information or to make a donation of your own, click here. Special thanks to Lori Morton-Lockley for all her hard work in helping to arrange the donation.

Also, on Saturday, October 4, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be holding “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” - a fun-filled, entertaining formal evening featuring horse drawn carriage rides, a gourmet meal, fine wines, regional celebrities, a comedian, a silent and live auction, special desserts, entertainment, music, dancing and more! Tickets will go on sale this summer. You won’t want to miss this event!!! All proceeds will benefit Camp Winnebago . More details to come here on our Zcare site.

Friends of West Salem Baseball present The West Salem Baseball Alumni Game featuring Chuck Ihle and the West Salem Varsity Team VS Damian Miller and the West Salem Alumni Team. Come see the new field! Concessions (brats) will be available.

What: A community fundraising event for La Crosse Pride 2008 (August 23)

When: Friday May 30^th, 2008 7pm to 10pm

Venue: Peaberry’s Coffeehouse & Café  40 Copeland Ave La Crosse, WI 54603  608-784-2655

Tickets: $15 per person

Includes:Hors D’oeuvres, Iced Tea, and Coffee (catered by Peaberry’s), Wine & Beer Tastings, and Coffee and Tea Cuppings from 7 to 8pm, a chance to win door prizes, Live Music with Karaoke to follow

Also available: Espresso drinks available for sale, Cash Bar–Beer, Wine, and Liquor

 A cancer benefit for Angi Hutchcroft-Arttus will be held Saturday, May 17 at Yoder’s in Rockville, WI. There will be a silent auction from 6-8, food served from 5-8 and live music from Mr. Obvious starting at 8pm. A cover charge of $5 will be collected at the door.

Cash donations may be sent to: First Community Credit Union, 1000 W. Wisconsin St., Sparta, WI 54656

Jim has been out of work for at least a year now and his wife Bonnie recently had a minor stroke and was out of work herself.

The benefit will be held at the Lions Club in Mindoro on June 7th starting at 2pm ending at 7pm.  The 1st place prize that will be raffled off is a handmade Harley Davidson quilt (Q/K sized) valued at 700.00. The 2nd place prize is a 22 long rifle auto (model 20p).  3rd and 4th prizes are 100.00 cash with 5th place being 50.00 cash.  Also available will be various gifts and gift cards from local businesses for silent auctions. Also, there will be a bake sale where various cheesecakes,cakes cookies and other goodies will be available for sale.

A benefit is being held for Jason and Leanne (Miske) Hugdahl and their three girls who lost their home and belongings in a fire. It will be held at the Eleva Legion on Saturday May 10 starting at 4pm. There will be charcoaled chicken dinner, raffles, bake sale, and a live auction with Greg Fjelstad as auctioneer. The meal will last through 7pm when the auction starts. There will be a dance following the auction. Monetary donations can be sent to United Bank, PO Box 37, Eleva, WI 54738. The event is co-sponsored by Eleva Legion Post 459 and the Eleva-Strum Lions Club and donations will be matched by Thrivet for Lutherans.

The Coulee Council on Addictions will be hosting a Pogy’s catered Chicken-Q in their parking lot (in the alley behind 921 West Ave South) on Friday April 11 from 11am-5pm.  Dine-in and carryout are available for $7 and include a 1/2 chicken, beans, potato salad, roll and butter. Delivery is available for orders of 10 or more by calling 608-784-4177.

Join us on Sunday, April 20, 2008 for an afternoon of roller skating fun at Flying Wheels Roller Rink, 15111 Hobby Road,
Tomah, WI, 54660. All ages, skill levels and general public welcome. Bring your own skates or rent them when you get
there. There will also be a brat sale, general concessions, and model aircraft demonstrations (weather permitting).

$4.00 admission, $1 skate rentals, $3 for inlines.
Tickets may be bought at the door, or in advance by contacting any Tomah Chapter EAA member or Flying Wheels Roller
Rink.

All proceeds to benefit EAA Chapter 935