A few weeks ago, La Crosse Area YMCAs executive director Bill Soper and development director Nikki West crashed the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk having some fun previewing both the Wicked Fun Gala coming up, as well as a new addition to the Onalaska Hauser building.
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West took center stage to start, talking about their yearly fundraising event that’s got a Wizard of Oz theme this year.
The Wicked Fun Gala — which happens from 5-9 p.m. May 8 at the La Crosse Center — will feature the Circus Company out of Minneapolis bringing Oz to La Crosse. West said you can dress up in Oz gear if you want, but it’s not necessary.
Cost is $100 (tickets here) that supports the YMCA’s annual campaign. The ticket includes hors d’oeuvres catered by the Waterfront Restaurant, two drink tickets, dessert and a lot of activities.
After that, Soper stepped up to the mic to talk about the new addition happening in the lobby at the Onalaska Y, where Grounded Coffee is getting ready to open. We also had some fun brainstorming some other ideas to go in the Y lobby, like perhaps a Corky’s Pizza.
FILE – A rainbow appears above the La Crosse YMCA on April 22, 2024 (PHOTO: Rick Solem)