Walkin' for Wishes

2009 Walkin' for Wishes:  June 12th

The La Crosse Jaycees “Walkin’ for Wishes” was started in June 2008. Through donations raised from walkers and local businesses, the La Crosse Jaycees was able to donate money to a local patient with breast cancer. This patient was able to take a vacation to Wisconsin Dells with her family and grandchildren.  In future years, this walk will benefit multiple patients throughout the year.

The La Crosse Jaycees will host its second annual Walkin’ for Wishes event June12, 2010, at Weigent Park Shelter, 16th St S & Cass, La Crosse.  Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., with the walk starting at 10:00 a.m. 

Click here to register.

MDA Shamrocks

This St. Patrick's Day fund-raiser is held by businesses to help people with neuromuscular diseases. All materials are provided free by MDA. It's a great way to create a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere. Millions of Shamrocks against Dystrophy participants will "share the green" in time for St. Patrick's Day and help the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The nation's largest charitable campaign associated with St. Patrick's Day, Shamrocks against Dystrophy has raised more than $10 million through the efforts of volunteers, participating businesses and donors. "This special campaign provides a marvelous way of supporting MDA's lifesaving research and service programs that benefit families, such as summer camps and clinics," said singer/actor Maureen McGovern, national chairperson of Shamrocks Against Dystrophy.

The La Crosse Jaycees have participated in the MDA Shamrock program for several years. Several local businesses are contacted and agree to sell the MDA Shamrocks. During this time, the Jaycees frequently visit these businesses to promote the sale of the Shamrocks. If you are interested in selling Shamrocks in 2010, please contact us.

Bowl For Kids

Each year, for more than 40 years, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies through out the country. BFKS is BBBSA’s premier fundraising thank you party! After a month of raising awareness and funds, BBBS agency thanks their volunteers with BFKS party at their local bowling center. Each year, the La Crosse Jaycees put together a bowling team and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sister of La Crosse.

Thrill The World - La Crosse

Thrill the World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Our event takes place on Saturday, October 24th, at 7:30pm.  The day begins with Learning the Dance from Noon until 4pm, 4:30-6:60 Practice the Dance (for those who learned it that day or at previous dance classes), 6:30-7 Get Zombied, 7pm Line-Up and precisely at 7:30pm Dance the Thriller.

Location of the event will be updated in a few days.

Before you can do the dance, you must learn the dance.  The La Crosse Jaycees will be offering dance classes at our meeting location, 502 Jay Street, from 6:30-9pm on the following dates:  September 16th, September 24th, October 7th and October 12th.

Please visit our website for more information  www.thrilllax09.blogspot.com

Please email us at ttw09lacrosse@gmail.com for more information, to sign up or to help us plan the event.

Toys For Tots

The La Crosse Jaycees® "Toys for Tots" program has been successful in bringing toys to needy children for over 70 years. This year, we expect to provide toys to more than 2000 needy children in La Crosse County. The "Toys for Tots" program provides free toys to children, ages 0-12, whose parent or guardian registers with our organization at The Salvation Army, at State Street.

Parents/guardians list their children's age, gender, and interests such as games dolls, or trucks. New toys are then purchased by the La Crosse Jaycees® and distributed at the toy giveaway. This program is a Non-Profit Foundation with 501c3 tax-exempt status.

La Crosse Riverfest

Riverfest is a five day family event held every year during the 4th of July weekend at Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI. There are always lots of children's activities and entertainers, water skiers, fireworks on July 4th, bands, magicians, and many more. The Food Fair has great food from some of the best local restaurants and dining establishments in the Coulee Region.

There are events, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages. Whether it is the Art & Craft Fair, many water shows or the late night bands, you will not be disappointed with this annual family event. Come on down to Riverfest this year! The La Crosse Jaycees assist with Riverfest by participating as bartenders during the celebration. Through the money received, the La Crosse Jaycees pay for the wonderful display of fireworks seen on the 4th of July.

La Crosse Neighbor's Day

2009 Neighbor's Day: April 18

The Jaycees are the coordinating body for Neighbor's Day. If you need some yard work done, your alley cleaned up, or even your shrubs and hedges trimmed, now is your chance! Neighbor's day is held in April every year.

This year it will be held April 18th. Volunteer groups are assigned several yards to clean up. After the yards are complete, the groups return to City Hall for a meal. If you are interested in signing up as a volunteer, please e-mail. Registration forms for those needing services will be in the La Crosse Tribune starting March 1st. For more information from the City of La Crosse, click here .

Punt, Pass and Kick

So which can you do better – punt, pass or kick? Show us what you have! If you’re between 6-15 years of age, sign up for our NFL Pepsi Punt Pass & Kick program and see if you have what it takes to get to the national finals! This event is also sponsored by the UW-L Football Team and WXOW Channel 19. It is held in August at the UW-L football field. Winners advance to the sectional level and could move on to state at a Green Bay Packer game.

Pitch, Hit and Run

This event tests the pitching, hitting, and running skills of boys & girls ages 8-15. The La Crosse Park & Rec. Dept. co-sponsor this event. The event is held in late April or early May. Winners advance to a sectional level, and could move on to the state level at a Milwaukee Brewers game.