Good morning, La Crosse.

Habitat for Humanity is calling La Crosse volunteers to restore Washburn Gardens this week.

Service shifts (8 a.m. to noon and noon to 4 p.m.) run through Friday, with an additional volunteer opportunity on Nov. 4 to mulch, build garden plots, and plant new beds.

Drift Mercantile in downtown offers a mix of locally made gifts and outdoors-inspired finds for residents and visitors.

Manager Scout Mayer said the shop features apparel, books, jewelry (and more) while supporting local artisans and is open daily from 10 a.m.

UW-La Crosse's Screaming Eagles Marching Band will perform outside American Family Field in Milwaukee before Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday, as announced on social media by UW-La Crosse.

The band will add a local touch to one of baseball's biggest events.

UW-La Crosse will host the seventh annual One Day for UWL fundraiser from 9 a.m. Tuesday to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.

21. Students, alumni, and locals will support over 200 campus causes with a goal of 1,909 gifts to boost scholarships — last year, the effort raised $622K.

Cadott Community School District administrator Joshua Spaeth said stalled housing developments have lowered enrollment and funding while causing staffing challenges.

He urged the Cadott Village Board to find a plan as further meetings between developers and the district continue.

Today, voters at Chippewa Valley Technical College will hear U.S. House District candidates Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke answer forum questions from 11 a.m. to noon — it is their first shared forum in the ongoing race.

On Saturday, a small crowd gathered near the old K-Mart along Losey Boulevard for a No Kings rally where participants voiced concerns about voting and inequality.

Organizers said a busy fall schedule led to reduced attendance while members continued door-knocking for the November election.

La Crosse utility customers have seen their water bills rise from $17.88 to $29.69 since Oct.

1, and sewer and stormwater rates will increase Nov. 1 and Jan. 1, respectively, due to the city's efforts to update its aging infrastructure (43% of pipes are over 80 years old).

UWL offers a free five-week program for adults facing memory changes using themed activities and games led by grad students and seniors.

It runs every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (RSVP required) from Oct. 21 to Nov. 18 at UWL's Health Science Center in room 2066.