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PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORFayze’s Restaurant & Bakery135 South 4th St., La Crosse • 784.9548fayzes.comLocated right in the heart of historic downtown La Crosse, Fayze’s has created a tradition of mouthwatering recipes and flavors to suit any style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Fayze’s Restaurant and Bakery. Experience our comfortable, casual atmosphere while catching up with friends or dining with family. Order your favorite cocktails from our full service bar. Before you leave, check out our homemade bakery treats and a variety of sourdough breads, along with our signature Talame™ buns! Large group space is available for family reunions, rehearsal dinners, or parties.

MAJOR EXHIBITORSCoulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force • 1707 Main Street, La Crosse facebook.com/pages/Coulee-Region-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Task-Force/167796596589287 The Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force is a group of concerned organizations and community members from throughout the Coulee Region devoted to unifying their efforts in the prevention of child abuse.

Pischke Motors 1460 W. Hwy 16, West Salem; 4th and Cameron, La Crosse 791-3000 • Pischke.com Pischke Motors is a family-owned dealership in business since 1920! Our goal is to bring you the value, service, and selection you’ve come to expect from Pischke Motors. We offer 4 lines of fuel-efficient cars and trucks that will fit your needs. Your dollars go further at Pischke Motors.

FAMILY FUN EXPO HOSTCoulee Parenting Connectionwww.cpclax.comWe’re more than your regional parenting magazine. We’re a community devoted to making the most of opportunities for families in our area. From the website, to Facebook, to the award-winning magazine itself, we’re creating the connection to a better family life for more than 20,000 households throughout our region.

FASHION SHOW Privileged Model Management738 7th St. N., Suite 106519-5300 • www.privilegedmodels.com Privileged Model Management is one of the top Midwest Model & Talent Agencies representing models, actors, and singers, ages 3 plus. Clients have included: Mall Of America, Abercrombie, Ragstock, The Buckle, Twin Cities Live, Gaming Generations, and many more. Proud members of the BBB. Privileged Model Management is not a school and we do not charge a registration fee. To view samples of past work, visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/privilegedmodels

EVENT SPONSORSAltra Federal Credit UnionLocations in La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, La Crescent and Winona787-4500 • www.altra.orgAltra Federal Credit Union offers better rates, fewer fees, and friendly personal service. Altra is also dedicated to helping families achieve their goals. Start your children in the right direction with Altra. Visit www.altra.org to access our M3 Money Club & Elements of Money youth programs. It’s where you belong!

Gundersen Health System Pediatrics1900 South Ave., La Crosse La Crosse, 775-6766 or Onalaska, 775-8138gundersenhealth.orgFrom well-child check-ups to care when your child is ill to complex medical needs, Gundersen is the place to go. We offer care for children through Family Medicine, Pediatrics, more than 15 Pediatric Specialties, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health, ExpressCare Clinics, Urgent Care, and Emergency Services.

FUN SPONSORThe Big Event CompanyW3416 Pleasant Valley Rd., West Salem786-4017 • thebigecompany.com The Big Event Company provides fun activities for all age groups and all types of events. Whether you’re planning a corporate function that will impress the bosses, or a birthday party that will be the talk of the neighborhood, let us help you pull it all together!

MEdIA SPONSORSWKBT News8000141 South 6th St., La Crosse • 782-4678news8000.comNews 8 is your trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. We are family owned, community focused, and committed to keeping you well informed on air and online. Our Community. Your Station.

Mid-West Family Broadcasting93.3 FM, La Crosse • 782-1230 • Z933.comZ93 is committed to making a difference in our community. Service is our mission and an important aspect of our brand. You’ll find Z93 at many local nonprofit events, fundraisers, and festivals. Our commitment is so strong, we launched our own charity fund, Z-Care, helping those less fortunate in the La Crosse area.

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Family Fun Expo 2015 is an annual guide brought to you by Coulee Parenting Connection to support the Family Fun Expo event . Schedules, fees, and other information printed in this guide may be abbreviated due to space or periodically change from time of publication . Readers are strongly encouraged to verify information with programs and businesses directly . Phone area codes are 608 unless otherwise specified, and cities listed without reference to state are in Wisconsin .

CPC does not necessarily endorse the claims or contents of advertising or editorial materials . Parents are urged to thoroughly research any decisions involving their children .

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11AM Opening Announcements

11:15AM Fashion Show, Privileged Model Management

11:45AM Magic by Isaiah

12:15PM The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota

1PM Applause Dance Academy

1:30PM Magic by Isaiah

2PM Misty’s Dance Unlimited

2:30PM The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota

3:15PM La Crosse Dance Centre

3:45PM Closing Announcements

Making Magic Family Stage, Great Hall

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Special thanks to Mid-West Family Broadcasting and our emcee for the day.

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Doyouhaveanoutdatedcarseatthatisnolongerinuse?BringyourseatsovertotheCarSeatRound-Up!Whetheryourcarseatisnolongerbeingused,morethansixyearsold,orhasbeeninacarcrash,youcandrop-offyourunsafeseatsduringtheCouleeParentingConnection’sFamilyFunExpo.Gettingunsafeseatsoutofusecanhelptopreventinjuriesinourchildren.Collectedseatswillbedismantledandrecycled.ThiseventissponsoredbytheSafeKidsCoalitionoftheLaCrosseCouleeRegionandpartners.

Car Seat Round-Up!

HitthegroundrunningwiththeY’sColorDashbeforeyouheadovertotheExpo.Learnhowtojointheworld’sbrightest5Katwww.laxymca.org/events/color-dash-5k/

YMCA Color Dash Run


Family Fun expo 2015 Major Prizes

» La Crosse Archery Birthday Party Forupto12kids(ages6–12).Partyincludes60-75minutesofinstructionandfunshootingtimewithaqualifiedinstructor.Bowsandarrowsprovided.

» LaVida Massage and Mary Kay cosmetics Goodie Basket Giftbasketstuffedwithgoodies,includinga60minutesmassagesession,aromatherapyandLaVidabrandeditems,aswellasMaryKayskincareproducts,colorproductsandfreepamperingsessionforwinnerandupto8girlfriends.

» Massage certificate and gas card from Onalaska Family Chiropractic FillupyourcarANDyoursoulwitha$50gascardandaonehourmassagefromOnalaskaFamilyChiropractic.

» Applause Dance Birthday Party Inviteupto10guestsfora2hourlongparty!Spendthefirsthourlearningadancefromaqualifiedinstructor,thenplaygames,openpresentsandeatcakethesecondhour.Birthdaydancergoeshomewithaspecialt-shirtdecoratedbyhis/herguests.

» Chuck E Cheese’s Fun Pack WineverythingyouneedtomakeatriptoChuckECheeseamemorableone:aChuckECheesestuffeddoll,t-shirt,$20intokensanda$30mealpass.

» Birthday Party at Misty’s Dance Unlimited Includes1.5hoursofthemedfunwithapositiveinstructoraswellastables,chairsandashowforparentsattheendoftheparty!Bringyourowncake,snacks,decorationsandpartyfavors.Refrigerationavailableforyourcakeandicecream.

» Sue Kolve’s Salon and Day Spa Goodie Basket IncludesRedken,PureologyandOPInailpolishalongwitha$50giftcardforservices.

Winners announced during closing announcements on the Making Magic Stage. Need not be present to win.

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Step right up and get your “Magic Card” at the expo entrance. Visit participating booths and complete your card for a chance to win one of today’s great giveaways!

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See page 6 for the full Family Stage line up!

Shoot some arrows, no strings attached!

Look for Pischke Motors’ cars in and around the Expo.


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Exhibitors & ParticipantsLet this be your guide to dozens of options for summer fun, as well as resources your family can use all year.Phone numbers without area code reference are 608. Cities without state reference are Wisconsin.

All Glazed Up! 205 Pearl St., La Crosse782-7248 • www.allglazedup.comReleaseyourinnerartist!Enjoytimecreatinginourcozyandrelaxedstudio.Perfectforqualitytimewithfriendsoralone.Weofferpaintyourownpottery,Sip&Paintcanvaspaintingclasses,andmore!

Altra Federal Credit UnionLocations in La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, La Crescent and Winona787-4500 • www.altra.orgAltraFederalCreditUnionoffersbetterrates,fewerfees,andfriendlypersonalservice.Altraisalsodedicatedtohelpingfamiliesachievetheirgoals.StartyourchildrenintherightdirectionwithAltra.Visitwww.altra.orgtoaccessourM3MoneyClub&ElementsofMoneyyouthprograms.It’swhereyoubelong!

Applause Dance Academy2000 Hwy 16 E, La Crosse797-2547 • www.applauselacrosse.comAtApplauseweoffersmallerclasssizesatreasonabletuitionratesandourinstruc-torsfollowthehigheststandardsfordanceeducation.Weofferalllevelsofballet,tap,jazz,andchildren’sclasses,aswellasmanyspecialtyclasses,performancegroups,andourverypopularbarreworkoutclass!Comedancewithus!

Aquinas Catholic Schools521 S. 13th St., La Crosse784-8585 • www.aquinasschools.orgAquinasCatholicSchoolsprovideaninte-gratedapproachtofaithandknowledgeandareopentostudentsofallfaiths.Offeringfamily-likeenvironments,staffmembersarenotonlyteachers;theyarerolemodels,helpingnourishthespiritualandmorallivesofourstudents.InspiredbytheGospel,ourstudentsreachouttoserveothersinourparishesandourcommunity.

Art Rageous Art Centers500 Holmen Square, Holmen526-8787 • www.artrageousac.comWeofferawidevarietyofartexperiencesforanyage!Frompaintyourownpottery,mixedmedia,glassfusing,potterywheelclassestoSip&Paintcanvaspainting!Weareallabouttheexperienceofart!

BioLife Plasma Services1278 Rudy St., Onalaska783-6707 • www.biolifeplasma.comBioLifeisadonationcenterlocatedbehindShopKoinOnalaska.Plasmadonorsarepaidwhilehelpingtosavelives!WeofferfreeWiFiandafreesupervisedplayroomforyourchildrenwhileyoudonateplasma.Scheduleyourappointmentonlineatwww.biolifeplasma.com.

BrightStar Care1052 Oak Forest Drive, Suite 240, Onalaska519-4324 • www.brightstarcare.comBrightStarCareprovidesawidevarietyofservices;homecare,companioncare,skilledhomecare,Alzheimer’sanddementiacare,personalcare,seniortransportation,andchildcare.Itisourmissiontomakesureourclientsfeelcomfortableandlivetheirbest.Abigpartofwhatwedotodeliverthatcomfortandpeaceofmindisinourprocessforrecruiting,screening,onboarding,andretainingourcareprofessionals.

Burrachos9432 State Rd., Onalaska781-5900 • www.burrachos.comBurrachosisafast-casualMexicanres-taurant.BasedoutofWesternWisconsin,Burrachospridesitselfinprovidinggreatfoodwiththefreshestingredients.Yougettochoosetheingredientsyoulike,anditismaderightinfrontofyouwithpersonable,genuine,greatservice.

Camp Birch Knoll for GirlsPO Box 13, Stevens Point715-252-3825 • www.birchknoll.comAmerica’sCampforGirlslocatedonabeautifullakesidesettingnearEagleRiver,Wisconsin.Youwilllovetheamazingactivities,specialevents,andstaffatCBK.

Camp St. John’s Northwestern1101 Genesee St., Delafield262-646-7216 • www.sjnma.orgYoungboysexperiencetherolesofteamplayerANDteamleader.Ourcampscom-binemilitaryadventureskillstrainingwithold-fashionedfuninastructuredsetting.Ifyouarelookingtodevelopteamworkskills,leadershiptechniques,physicalendurance,andself-confidence,thenwemaywellbeyourcamp.

Children’s Museum of La Crosse207 5th Ave. S., La Crosse784-2652 • www.funmuseum.orgLearning&fun...rolledintoone!LearnandplaywiththeTINKERTOYtravelingexhibit,hereuntilMay24,andexploretherestoftheMuseum’sthreefloorsofhands-onexhibits.Celebrateyourbirthdayorotherspecialeventinnewlyremodeledroomswithnewpartypackages.Comingup:EasterEGG-stravaganza,summercamps,andmore!

Chuck E Cheese’s4444 State Road 16, La Crosse781-6441 • www.chuckecheese.comChuckECheese’sofferstheultimateplacewhereakidcanbeakidandparentscanenjoyeveryminute.ThatiswhyChuckEhimselftakesprideinprovidingasafe,familyfunenvironment.ChuckECheese’swillbeattendingtheFamilyFunExpoonMarch29th-visithimforgifts,photos,andfun!

Citizens State Bank620 Main St., La Crosse 785-2265 • www.citizensstatebank.usHey,kids!Lookingforawaytosaveforsum-merfun?OpenaminorsavingsaccountatCitizensStateBankandbecomeaSmartSaver!Earnaprizeeachtimeyoumakeadepositandenjoyanawesomeinterestrateonyoursavings.Visitourboothtolearnmore!

Communities Off n’ FunningPO Box 34, Galesville484-0602 • www.offnfunning.orgCommunitiesOffn’Funningisanonprofit501(c)(3)organizationcommittedtocreatingandsupportingactiveendeavorsincommu-nitieslargeandsmall.Ourgoal:togetkids,families,andcommunitiesup,out,andactivebyprovidingfunadventuresandeducationalopportunitiesthatinspireahealthylifestyleandapassionforunpluggedplay.

Complete Nutrition9432 State Hwy. 16, Suite 160D, Onalaska781-1049 • www.completenutrition.comVisitCompleteNutrition(instripmallwithStarbucksandBurrachos)forsafeandeffectivedietproducts,sportsnutrition,andgeneralhealthproductslikevitamins,oils,andcondition-specificitemstoaidinhearthealthandsleep.


ADOPTION SERVICES

Providing Help with International & Domestic Adoptions Pregnancy Support

Post Adoption Resource Center

DISABILITY SERVICES Focusing on the individual’s dignity and strengthening families living with members who have developmental and emotional disabilities.

608-782-0710 3710 East Ave. South - La Crosse

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day camps and overnight programsAll Girls Grades K-12 Welcome


Exhibitors & ParticipantsConcordia Language Villages901 8th St. South, Moorhead, MN(800) 222-4750 www.concordialanguagevillages.orgConcordiaLanguageVillagesisthepremierelanguageandculturalimmersionprogramintheUnitedStates.Since1961we’vegrowntoprovideprogrammingin15languages.Youth,educators,adults,andfamiliescanalllivethelanguageinourculturallyauthenticprogramsfeaturingfood,activities,andstafffromaroundtheworld.

Confetti Kids1288 Rudy St., Onalaska406-5115 • www.facebook.com/ConfettikidseventsConfettiKidsistheplaceforbusyparentswhowanttogivetheirkidsanamazingpartywithoutanyoftheplanning,decorating,andmess.Asaneventplannerwithexperienceinweddings,corporate,andnonprofitevents,ConfettiKidscangivechildrenthebirthdaypartyoftheirdreamsatanaffordablecost.Youcanchoosefromalistofpre-plannedthemes,orletyourchild’simaginationrunwild.ConfettiKidshasallofthefun,noneofthehassle!

Congregational Preschool2503 Main St., La Crosse784-3640 • www.congregationalpreschool.comCongregationalPreschoolhascreatedalegacyoflearningintheCouleeRegionforthepast52years.TeacherswithBSdegreesand4KEarlyChildhoodblendedwithsmallclasssizesensureyourchild’sdevelopmentalneedsaremetinthebestpossibleway.Comevisitourbooth,meetsomeofourteachers,andhearmoreaboutwhywearepassionateaboutpreschool.

Coulee Children’s Center2935 East Ave. S., La Crosse787-5572 • www.couleechildrenscenter.comCouleeChildren’sCenterofferschildcareservicesinawarm,caring,andsecureenviron-ment.OurcurriculumistopnotchutilizingCreativeCurriculum®toaidincreatingourweeklylessonplans.Webelieveeducationisnotaone-size-fits-allexperience.Everychildhasdifferentneedsandabilities,eachlearnsintheirownwayandattheirownpace.

Coulee Christian School230 W Garland St, West Salem786-3004 • www.couleechristian.orgCouleeChristianSchoolisanon-denominationalChristianschoolwithamissiontopursueacademicexcellencewhileequippingstudentstobeboldambassadorsforJesusChrist.CouleeChristianSchooleducatesstudentsfrom3Kthrough12thgradeandislocatedinWestSalem.Formoreinformationcontactusat786-3004.

Coulee Parenting [email protected] • www.cpclax.comWe’renotjustyourfavoriteregionalparentingmagazine.We’reyourconnectiontocreatingfondfamilymemoriesandmakingthemostoffamilylifeinourarea.

Coulee Region United Soccer Association (CRUSA)P.O. Box 2714, La Crosse 498-9205 or 792-3602 • www.crusa-soccer.com CRUSAistheCouleeRegion’spremierdevelopmentalsocceracademyprogram.Weofferboysandgirlsages4to17opportunitiestodevelopfundamentallythroughyear-roundtraining.Whateveryourchild’sskillorcommitmentlevel,CRUSAofferstheopportunitytoplayineitherourrecreational,competitive,orYouthAcademyPrograms.

Edvest101 E. Wilson St., Madison(888) 338-3789 • www.edvest.comEdvest,Wisconsin’sofficial529CollegeSavingsPlan,isdesignedtohelpfamiliessaveforhighereducationexpenses.Getstartedtodaywith$25,andgiveyourearningstheopportunitytogrowtaxfree.ConnectwithusonFacebookatwww.facebook.com/Edvest529orvisitwww.edvest.com.

Family Financial Group, Inc.500 N Holmen Dr., Ste 518, Holmen399-1576 • www.ffgi.us.comWeprideourselvesontakinganeducationalapproachtopersonalfinance,includinginvesting&insurance.Weenjoyworkingwithfolkswhoareseriousaboutreachingtheirfinancialgoals.Makinginformeddecisionsaboutmoneymatterstoyou&yourfamily.

Fantastic Sams1226B Crossing Meadows Dr., Onalaska781-7267 FantasticSamsisafullservicehairsalon.Wedonottakeappointments.Shampoowitheveryhaircut.Wetakealllocalcompetitorcoupons.AttheExpowewillbeputtingblingstrandsinthehair,nocharge,andwewillhavecoloredspikergeltoputinthehair.Stopbyourboothandcheckusout.

Girl Scouts2710 Quarry Ln., La Crosse800-236-2710 • www.gsbadgerland.orgHelloGirls!CheckoutGirlTime,asummer-time“athome”program.InJune,July,andAugust,girlsreceiveabookletfilledwithactivities,puzzles,projects,andquizzes.And

it’sourtraditiontoearnapatchsoyou’llreceiveaGirlScoutpatch,too.GirlTimeisidealforgirlsconsideringjoiningGirlScouts.CurrentGirlScoutswelcometoo!

Gundersen Health System Pediatrics1900 South Ave., La Crosse La Crosse 775-6766 or Onalaska 775-8138www.gundersenhealth.orgFromwell-childcheck-upstocarewhenyourchildisilltocomplexmedicalneeds,Gundersenistheplacetogo.WeoffercareforchildrenthroughFamilyMedicine,Pediatrics,morethan15PediatricSpecialties,Dental,Vision,BehavioralHealth,ExpressCareClinics,UrgentCare,andEmergencyServices.

Heather Betsinger - Gold Plexus Ambassdor #19272038 Terri Circle Dr., Holmen397-2006 • www.heatherbetsinger.myplexusproducts.comPlexusWorldwidefocusesonhealthandwellnessusingplant-basedproducts.Thesupplementsmayhelpavarietyofsymptomsrangingfromdigestion,breast,weight,bloodsugars,bloodpressure,cho-lesterolandlipids,sugarcravings,allergies,immunesystem,muscleachesandpains,headaches,nervedamage,chronicpain,detoxification,constipation,fatigue,anxiety,brainfog,andMUCHmore.Allproductscarrya60-daymoneybackguarantee.Stoponbywithanyquestionsorconcerns.WeareheretohelpYOUimproveyourhealthandwellbeing.

HG Orthodontics1200 Main St., La Crosse; 500 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen; 1403 Waterloo Ave., West Salem782-6778; 526-6771; 800-203-9067 www.hgorthodontics.comVotedthe#1OrthodonticCareProvider,HGORTHODONTICSistheperfectplacetostart!Dr.HollyGrimslidandDr.BrandonKnappareOrthodonticSpecialistsofferingthemostmodern,advancedtreatmentoptionsavailable.Calltodaytosetupacomplimentarynewpatientappointment.Referralsarenotneededforanearlyevaluationofyourchild’ssmile!

La Crosse Archery1231 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska781-7752 • www.lacrossearchery.comArcheryRangeandRetailStore.Allarcheryallthetime!WehaveanArcheryAcademyforbeginnersandleaguesfortheexperiencedarcher!Wehavetrainedstaffandequipmentforthetraditionalarcher,huntingarcher,andcompetitivearcher!Stopbytoday!


Visit the Y today to make friends, have fun and try something new. Try our waterslide at the YMCA-North in Onalaska or visit our Family Fun Center at the YMCA-La Crosse and let your family enjoy the climbing wall and activity structure.

The Y also offers a Community Teen Center for youth ages 14-17.

La Crosse area FamiLy ymCaymCa-La Crosse BraNCH1140 Main Street, La Crosse WI 54601P 608 782 9622

ymCa-NorTH BraNCH400 Mason Street, Onalaska WI 54650P 608 783 9622

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Free ymCa Day PassPresent this pass to the Member Services Desk at time of visit. Anyone 18+ must present photo I.D. at time of use. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. expires 4/30/15 CoDe: CoUPoN

La Crosse Area Family YMCA1140 Main St., La Crosse400 Mason St., Onalaska 782-9622 • www.laxymca.orgTheYisaccessibletoallregardlessofage,income,orbackground.Whateveractivityyou,yourfamily,oryourchildengagesin–fromchildcaretosportstocamp–you’llhaveasafe,positiveenvironmenttoplay,learn,andgrow.Webelievethevaluesandskillslearnedearlyonarevitalbuildingblocksforlife.BecauseoftheY,moreyoungpeopleinneighborhoodsandaroundthenationaretakingagreaterinterestinlearningandmakingsmarterlifechoices.Childrenandteenslearnvaluesandposi-tivebehaviors,andcanexploretheiruniquetalentsandinterests,helpingthemrealizetheirpotential.Thatmakesforconfidentkidstodayandcontributingandengagedadultstomorrow.

La Crosse Dance Centre2716 Commerce St., La Crosse783-5155 • www.lacrossedancecentre.orgAtLaCrosseDanceCentre,westrivetohelpouryoungdanceartistsrealizetheyhavethestrengthandgiftswithinthem-selvestomakeapositivedifferenceinourworld.Ourmissionistopromotehumanconnectionandcommunitybyfosteringcreativityandcollaboration.Wemakeeverydecisionaboutourcurriculum,classrooms,rehearsals,andperformancestoreflectthismission.

La Crosse Loggers Baseball1225 Caledonia St., La Crosse796-9553 • www.lacrosseloggers.comTheLaCrosseLoggersareasummercolle-giatebaseballfranchiseintheNorthwoodsLeague.TheLoggersplay36homegamesMay-August,allofwhichareplayedatCopelandPark,aka“TheLumberyard.”TheLoggers’missionistoprovidefamilyaffordableentertainmentonanightlybasiswithfireworksshows,in-gamepromotions,liveentertainment,greatbaseball,andsomuchmore!Visitourboothfordeliciousfootlonghotdogs(LoggerDogs)andDippin’DotsIceCream,the”IceCreamoftheFuture.”Watchforourmascot,LoggerDog,ashejoinsinthefunandexcitementoftheday!

LaVida Massage of Onalaska1220 Crossing Meadows Dr., Ste 270, Onalaska783-3008 • www.lavidamassageonalaskawi.comLaVidaMassageofOnalaska,ahealthandwellnesscenterprovidingtherapeuticmassagefortheentirefamily.Open7daysaweekwithextendedeveninghours.

Leading Edge Therapy2615 East Ave. S., Suite 201, La Crosse855-0099 • www.leadingedgetherapy.netDr.KimberlyCastlespecializesinstate-of-the-artresearch-basedprograms;VestibularRetraining,ConstraintTherapy,TherasuitTraining,NeuromuscularStimulation,andMirrorTherapytonamejustafew.LeadingEdgeTherapyhasalsopartneredwithMisty’sDanceUnlimitedandUW-LtoofferDanceAbilities.Visitourboothtolearnmore!

Leithold Music116 4th St. S., La Crosse784-7555 • www.LeitholdMusic.comForalifetimeofpleasure,satisfaction,andfun--MAKEMUSIC!VisittheLeitholdMusicboothandaskaboutlessonsandrentals.Playthe“MagicPiano”foratreat!

Living Waters Bible CampE8932 Reo Ave., Westby634-4373 • www.lwbc.orgLivingWatersBibleCampisayearroundcampandretreatfacilityinabeautifulvalleyinSWWisconsin.Inthisnaturalsettingwe

focusonBibleandCreationtraining.OurmissionisBuildingServantLeaders.WetrainChristfollowersthroughthetruthofGod’sWordandadventuresinHiscreation.Guestsenjoycampassummercampers,guestgroups,andschoolgroups.

Little Minds Learning Center2531 Main St. E., Onalaska779-5652 • www.littlemindslc.comLittleMindsLearningCenterhasbecomeknowntoparentsastheproviderofchoiceforasafe,secure,warmenvironment.Childrenareledbypassionateteacherswhoaretechnicallyandtacticallyproficientintheirfield,andfocusedonprovidingtheverybestpremierexperience.

Mary Kay - Kat Solberg21201 Kale Rd., Sparta317-4952 • www.marykay.com/katsolbergMaryKayCosmeticsisthe#1BestSellingBrandofSkincareandColorCosmetics.Weworkwithyoutocustomizeskincaretoyouandyourindividualneeds.Scheduleyourfreepamperingsessiontoday!


Exhibitors & ParticipantsMcDonald’s9398 US Highway 16, Onalaska783-7274 • www.mccourtesy.comCourtesyCorporation-McDonald’sownsandoperates56McDonald’sinWesternWisconsin,SoutheasternMinnesota,Decorah&ClearLake,Iowa.We’reafast-paced,progressivecompanythatplaceshighpriorityonprovidinghospitalitytoourcustomers,encouragingouremployees,andservingourcommunities.ComevisitourboothtolearnmoreabouttheNEWHAPPYMEALandtastesomeofourdeli-ciousfreshfruit!

Metropolis Resort5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire(715) 852-6000 • www.metropolisresort.comTheMetropolisResortisyouronestopfunshop!TheMetropolisResort,locatedinEauClaire,isahotelnestledbetweenChaosIndoorWaterparkandActionCity,alargeFamilyEntertainmentCenter!

Misty’s Dance Unlimited980 12th Ave. N., Onalaska779-4642 • www.mistysdance.comFromyourchild’sfirstdancetotheirgradua-tionperformance,MDUhasaclassforevery-one!Wespecializeinbeginnersofallagesthroughpre-professionallevels.ButMDUisMoreThanJustGreatDancing!Ourdancersgobeyondtechniquetodevelopimportantlifeskills,becomingrespectful,confident,andconscientiousyoungpeoplewhosharetheirgiftsandtalentswiththecommunity.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Support your local children and the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force

by purchasing a T-shirt or Tote. This year’s winning T-shirt design came from a 4th grader at Viking Elementary.

T-shirts and totes are $10 each.

Name: ________________________________ Phone #: ___________________ Write the number you would like to order under each size.

Note: Children’s sizes run small and adult sizes run large! Infant Sizes Toddler Sizes Youth Sizes Adult Sizes 0-6m ___ 2T ___ XS 2-4 ___ S ___ 12m ___ 3T ___ S 6-8 ___ M ___ 18m ___ 4T ___ M 10-12 ___ L ___ 24m ___ L 14-16 ___ XL ___ XL 18-20 ___ 1X ___ Shirts are white & 100% cotton 2X ___ 3X ___ Number of shirts to order ____ x $10 each = Total T-Shirt:$__________ Number of totes to order ____ x $10 each = Total Tote:$__________ Total Cash Owed: $_______ (Please make checks payable to you as the seller—then send one check from you for the total payable to Stepping Stones. In memo on check write C/O CRCAPTF)

Orders are due to Stepping Stones (FCC Grandview Building) by March 13th

Winning T-shirt Design Tote Design

2015 Calendar of Events!Presented by the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force (CRCAPTF)

2015 Area Kids Design Contest Winner

APR

ILSunday, March 29th Family Fun Expo, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Onalaska OmniCenter Come visit our booth! Make a craft and learn more about the Task Force!

Friday, April 3rd Proclamation and 3rd Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Saturday, April 25th 3rd Annual Family Fun Walk 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Riverside Park

IT’S FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH

WE’LL MATCH YOUR $20!*

*$20.00 match will be deposited directly into new savings account for members ages 0-17; coupon not redeemable for cash. Only good through the month of April, 2015. Account must be active and funded for a minimum of six months or $20 could be withdrawn. Contact Altra for complete details. Federally insured by NCUA up to $250,000.

OPEN A NEW YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT IN APRIL AND DEPOSIT $20 AND

PLUS, REGISTER TO WIN A

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE ZOO!

www.altra.org • 800-755-0055

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