Rotary Lights
A Million Mississippi Reflections
November 25th-December 31st, 2011
Riverside Park, La Crosse
www.rotarylights.org
& Polar Plunge
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Pettibone Beach, La Crosse
www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
& 26th Annual Winter Rec-Fest
January 18th February 1st!
Throughout La Crosse Area
www.cityoflacrosse.org
ROTARY LIGHTS
A MILLION MISSISSIPPI REFLECTIONS:
November 25th-December 31st
Daily 5-10pm
Christmas Eve 5-9pm
Christmas Day 5-9pm
New year's Eve 5-1am
Riverside Park, La Crosse
Opens the day after Thanksgiving and runs through New Year's Eve.
Over 2,600,000 holiday lights & a 140 ft. Christmas tree adorn Riverside Park! See animated displays, trees, a real fire breathing dragon, an animatd igloo and evergreen trees specially decorated by local organizations, Walk in to visit with Santa in Santa's village. Watch for live reindeer Decembe 1st-23rd and a live nativity scene on the weekends. Entertainment is offered on select weekends in the heated “Light Castle” tent.
Largest Holiday Lighting Displays in the Midwest! Nearly 200,000 visitors per year enjoy this holiday tradition while driving or walking through the Park.
Admission is FREE! As you leave, a small donation of a nonperishable food item or money is appreciated and benefits local charities and food pantries.
Schedule of Events:
November 25th, Rotary Lights Open
November 25th, 5pm Rotary Lights Holiday Parade through downtown La Crosse
November 25th-December 23rd, 5-8pm Santa Village, Santa on Duty Every Night ( weather permitting)
November 25th, 26th, 27th, December 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 16th-18th, 5-10pm, Live Nativity Scene featuring live animals
November 30th, December 6th, 13th, 20th, 5-8pm, Live Reindeer in Santa Village
December 10th, 9th-11th, Breakfast with Santa
December 11th, 4pm, 5K Fun Run/Walk, www.rotarylightsrun.org
December 24th, 5:30pm, Ecumenical Services
Entertainment on select evenings in the heated “Light Castle” tent.
Nonperishable food item or money donations benefit Salvation Army, WAFER, New Horizons, Onalaska Food Basket, Saint Elizabeths in Holmen, La Crescent Food Shelf, Place of Grace, and Caledonia Food Basket.
The mission of Rotary Lights is to “feed the hungry of the Coulee Region.”
POLAR PLUNGE:
The Polar Plunge allows cool people with warm hearts to collect pledges from friends and family, in exchange for jumping into icy winter waters. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin!
It’s easy to take the Plunge…simply register on-line at www.specialolympicswisconsin.org! Once registered, begin collecting pledges from friends and family to earn fabulous incentives.
Schedule of Events for Saturday, March 3rd
Free Shuttle Service: 7am-3pm
On-Site Registration & Check-In: 8am-1pm
Polar Dash Fun Run/Walk: 10-11am
Blazin’ Wing Challenge: 11:30-11:50am
Opening Ceremonies & Plunging: Noon-3pm
Post Party at Howie’s: 5 -8pm
• Concessions provided by Premier Catering
• Souvenirs, Kids Games, & More On-Site
• Kids nine and under receive each incentive
prize by raising half the dollar amount at that level!
NEW!!!
POLAR DASH (with a SPLASH?)
Join us for a NEW and fun event sponsored by the Governmental Employees Credit Union (GECU)! The Polar Dash is a 5K Fun Run / Walk around Pettibone Park beginning at 10am. Participants will have the option to finish near the plunge site or with a splash in the Mississippi! A $30 entry fee for all Dashers includes a run and T-shirt.
If you would like to Dash & Splash, the cost will be $100 and will include the Run, Plunge, Polar Dash T-shirt and Polar Plunge long sleeve shirt. Dashers and Splashers that collect pledges are eligible for all plunge incentives! Please see the website for course map, registration and other event details.
Be Sure to Check Out
www.specialolympicswisconsin.org for more information about these other Plunge activities:
• EARLY EVENT CHECK-IN - For runners, walkers, plungers and chickens that register on-line, stop by an early event check-in site to avoid the long lines on March 3rd! Didn’t register on-line? No problem – register at one of the early check-in sites before the big day!
• TOSS YOUR BOSS - Only 15 spots available to Toss Your Boss! Register early by calling 608-789-7596.
• TOO CHICKEN TO PLUNGE - Jumping into a freezing river isn’t for everyone but the Polar Plunge is!
• BLAZIN’ WING EATING CONTEST – Warm up before your plunge with some Blazin’ Hot Wings. Only 50 spots available – challenge a friend!
• TEAM INCENTIVE - Teams that raise at least $2,500 on-line by February 17th will receive a team shuttle bus, preferential Plunge Time and more!
• PARKING & SHUTTLES - Parking at Pettibone Beach will be very, very limited so please plan to take a FREE shuttle! Shuttle riders will have a chance to win some great door prizes!
• CELEBRATION PARTY - Thaw out after the Polar Dash & Polar Plunge at Howie’s (1125 La Crosse Street, La Crosse) from 5pm-8pm. Registered participants will enjoy complimentary food and cash bar!
Contact Information:
Kerry Gloede, 608.789.7596
gloedek@cityoflacrosse.org
www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
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26th ANNUAL WINTER REC-FEST:
January 18th February 1st!
Events Include:
• Medallion Hunt
(begins Wednesday, January 18th)
• Skate Party
• Figure Skating Exhibition
• Frosty Feet Kickball Tournament
• Torchlight Ski/Hike, and Fireworks
• Broom Ball Tournament
• Sheepshead/ Euchre Tournaments
• Softball & Volleyball Tournaments
• Hockey Tournament
• Curling
• Snow Sculpture Contest
• And Much More!!
For information contact the La Crosse Park & Recreation Department at 608-789-7533 or www.cityoflacrosse.org
26th Annual Winter Rec-Fest
The main purpose of Winter Rec-Fest is to offer a variety of winter-time activities to a large number of participants – young and old alike. Our goal is that you have fun! We encourage you and your family to take advantage of the many public recreation areas available to you which can make winter a great time of the year. Winter Rec-Fest button needed for all events, with some activities requiring additional fees.
Schedule
Winter Rec-Fest buttons will be available for sale at the following locations: Green Island Ice Arena, City Hall-La Crosse Parks & Rec Office, Southside Neighborhood Center & Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. Buttons will be $2.00.
Wednesday, January 18 Time Location
• Snowflake Medallion Hunt Begins City – Wide Friday, January 20
• Deadline for Team Sports Registration 5pm Park & Rec Office
• Deadline for Euchre-Sheepshead 5pm Park & Rec Office
Saturday, January 21
• Winter Fishing Derby 9-11am Pettibone Lagoon
• Frosty Feet Kickball Tournament 9am - 5pm Erickson Park
• Skate Party 7-9pm Green Island Ice Arena
Wednesday, January 25
• Figure Skating Exhibition 6:30-8pm Green Island Ice Arena
Thursday, January 26
• Skate, Pass & Score Contest 5:30-7pm Green Island Ice Arena
Friday, January 27-Family FUN Night
• Premier Catering Chicken-Que,
• Advance Purchase Required 5-7pm Forest Hills
• Torchlight Ski/Hike 5-8pm Forest Hills
• Snow Shoe Trials, provided by Three River Outdoors 5-8pm Forest Hills
• Snow Sculpture Contest 5:30-7pm Forest Hills
• Lighted Sled Hill 5-8pm Forest Hills
• Fireworks Display 7pm Forest Hills
Saturday, January 28
• Euchre Tournament 8am Baus Haus
• Sheepshead Tournament 8am Baus Haus
• Mighty Mites Hockey Jamboree 8:30am Green Island Ice Arena
• Broomball Tournament 9am Copeland Ice Rink
• Co-Rec Snow Volleyball Tournament 9am Alpine Inn, Nutbush City Limits
• One Pitch Snow Softball Tournament 9am Erickson Park
• Youth Boys and Girls Basketball Scrimmage Noon-6pm Logan High School
• Corn Hole Tournament 5pm Registration, 6-10pm Baus Haus
Sunday, January 29
• Hood Park Skate Fun Day and More 1-4pm
Hood Park and South Side Neighborhood
Wednesday, February 1
• Curling 7:30-10pm Green Island Ice Arena
