Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace, is where tour operators and planners from all across the United States and Canada come together. Circle Wisconsin is part of a vibrant midwestern group promoting tourism in our region. Since 2014, this annual event has been the go-to industry event for creating unforgettable itineraries for groups.
This past weekend Explore La Crosse sponsored this event. Valley View Rotarians Terry Bauer, Art McClure and Bruce Nuttall attended and promoted Moon Tunes as part of a tour package for the area.
Molly Maguires with Art McClure performing on behalf of Moon Tunes at the Circle Wisconsin Midwest Marketplace Convention in La Crosse.
Win an e-bike for $10 - moon tunes fundraiser
Rotary Club of La Crosse - Valley View and Smith’s Bike Shop have partnered with Beer By Bike Brigade to raise funds for future projects supported by Moon Tunes. A custom-painted adult Benno cargo bike, (valued at $5,200) designed by Cody Sanderson, will be raffled off. Entries can be submitted through the Beer By Bike Brigade’s FREE app.
- Holmen Rotary: Seeking second and third host families within the Holmen School District. Specific student information is not yet available. - Rotary After Hours: Seeking three host families in the La Crosse Central or Logan districts for a 16-year-old boy from Argentina. He has good English skills and enjoys music and sports. - Valley View: Seeking second and third host families in the West Salem School District for a 16-year-old boy from Germany. He speaks good English and is interested in sports and theater.
Working together to insure high levels of learning for all
Onalaska School District is embarking on the creation of their new strategic plan to set the course for the future of the school district. They are looking for residents of the Onalaska community that value the importance of education. Valley View Rotarians are invited and encouraged to participate as volunteers .
There will be a facilitated process with dozens of stakeholders on Monday May 4th from 4-7pm and on Tuesday May 5th from 8-3pm at the Middle School.
Anyone who has an interest should contact fellow Rotarian Ben Barton barton.benjamin@onalaskaschools.com
Led by Dr. Paraic Kenny, the Kabara team applies genomics, molecular biology, and translational research to drive advances in solid tumor oncology — from biobank-scale discovery to clinical precision medicine. Kabara is located in the Health Science Building on the UWL campus, 1300 Badger St., La Crosse, Wi 54601
Kabara Cancer Research Center will be holding tours this summer. Valley View Rotary members are welcome to attend. The tour schedule:
May 7th 10 am - 11 am June 10th 2 pm to 3 pm
To sign up for one of the tours please contact club member Monica Herman monica.herman@gundersenhealth.org direct 608-775-8472 cell 608-863-1871
Established as a Rotary Structured Program in 1971, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. The Rotary District 6250 RYLA program is a camp designed to build future leaders and Rotarians who exemplify the four way test:
Each year Rotary Clubs can sponsor sophomores from local high schools to attend. We've designed our program for sophomores and one of our top goals is for those students to go back to their schools and communities to put what they learn at RYLA to work for their last two years of high school!
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Save The Date!
Holmen Rotary Club's 18th Annual Service Auction
Friday evening May 1, 2026 - Social Hour starts at 5 pm - Live Auction at 6 pm
New Location - Celebrations on the River, 2100 Dawson Ave., La Crosse, Wi 54603
The Holmen Area Rotary Club will hold their Service Auction fundraiser on Friday evening, May 1st at the luxurious Celebrations on the River on French Island. The event starts with a social hour at 5:00 and includes an appetizer buffet, a Live Auction of unique items and services, bucket raffles and more. Auctioneer Alex Goodman sets a fun and active pace for the evening. Live Auction items in the past have included gourmet cakes, airplane flights, sailboat excursions, weekend getaways, special dinners, grass cutting, car detailing and many, many more. Items will be listed on the website as they are announced. Tickets are only $40. Price of the ticket includes a fabulous hot appetizer bar and there will be a cash bar. Reserve a table and invite your friends! Event sponsorships are also available. Be a part of an exciting evening of fun, community, food, and auction to raise funds for Coulee Region community needs. This event is our club's largest fundraising effort; it has been happening for 17 years and has raised over $300,000 that has been used to make our community and world a better place. For more info call Judy at 608-780-1628.
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Rotary Works Foundation
The Rotary Works Foundation was founded in 1982 with the purpose of awarding grants for local and international activities. Through generous gifts from area Rotary Clubs (including VVR) and others, the Foundation makes a difference in the quality of life in our area and the world.
2025/2026 Grantees:
March 2026
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium - Creating Connections program (with Alda Center)
February 2026
La Crosse - Bantry Friendship Association - Jack & Kathy Lucey --Family Alzheimers Fund - robotic therapy dogs
River City Running Club - La Crosse Youth Track Club
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia - Summer Eats Program
Holmen Area Community Center - Tables
Caledonia School District - 7th Grade Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center trip
Join us on Zoom if unable to meet with us in person.
https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkx
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Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.
