A few weeks ago, La Crosse Area YMCAs executive director Bill Soper and development director Nikki West crashed the WIZM studio to talk about both the Wicked Fun Gala coming up, as well as a new addition to the Onalaska Hauser building.

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. 

A few weeks ago, La Crosse Area YMCAs executive director Bill Soper and development director Nikki West crashed the WIZM studio to talk about both the Wicked Fun Gala coming up, as well as a new addition to the Onalaska Hauser building.
West took center stage to start, talking about their yearly fundraising event that&rsquo;s got a Wizard of Oz theme this year.&nbsp;
The Wicked Fun Gala &mdash; which happens from 5-9 p.m. May 8 at the La Crosse Center &mdash; 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&rsquo;s not necessary.
Cost is $100 (<a href="https://www.laxymca.org/events/wicked-fun-gala">tickets here</a>) that supports the YMCA&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Pizza.&nbsp;

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.