LORC: St. Paddy’s Party on the Prairie - March 17th

 Right now, we are about $100,000 short of our fundraising goal for the North Shore Dredging Project, one of the most important steps in restoring Lake Onalaska. This project gives us the roadmap for future restoration efforts and strengthens our partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies. To complete this work by summer, we need to come together as a community.

 That’s why we’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 17th, at Red Pines in Onalaska. - W7305 County Rd Z, Onalaska, WI 54650 .  Expect live music, large raffle prizes, door prizes, and themed baskets you can win with tickets. It’s going to be a fun, meaningful way to support the lake we all love.

Here’s how you can help right now:

• Donate a raffle basket or gift card (approx. $50+ value). Holiday items you won’t use make great baskets. - Click here this link to add your name and donated item.  
• Contribute a larger raffle item — firearms, VRBO stays, unique experiences, or high‑value items are especially appreciated. - Drop off at Red Pines
• Make a monetary donation — every dollar moves us closer to our goal.  

 Donations can also be dropped off at Red Pines,, or reach out to me and I’ll gladly pick them up. There is a link above for basket items you wish to donate.  Time is short, and this event is a key moment to show what our community can accomplish together.

 Lake Onalaska Donor Wall of Support - Join our wall - Donate today!

Individual & Family Donors                Businesses & Organizations 

Todd Family                                                   Dairyland Power

Terry & Amber L.                                        Balduzzi Lumber

Paul Thieman                                                First American Roofing & Siding, Inc.                                                                     

Steve Anderson                                             Kathy Kumm Renovating

Ronald Rick                                                    Dynamic Recycling

Tony Christianson                                       Sitara

Darrell & Sharyl Schlechau                      Bubba’s Meats

Naomi Deeger                                                 Weather Mont

Bill & Ellen Soper                                           ALM Charities

Mark & Anne‑ Heintz Farms                    St. Robert’s Church of St. Elizabeth

Julie and Rick Diermeier                             Van Meter

Don & Roxanne Schlechau                        Conservation Association

Barb & Larry Leis                                            Brice Prairie 

Marc & Sue Schulze

Donna Reiser

Secured Donations 

1. Fritz Funk - Upper Mississippi River Tour of Black River Delta/Lower Pool 7 Backwaters

2. Jeff & Anne Fimreite - Half‑day Mississippi River adventure for up to six people, featuring a river boat tour, sandbar stop and lunch, aboard a pontoon.

3. Jerry Jerue - Great basket with a duck theme for the Lake project 

4. Bluffview cleaning service. - Anne Fimreite-One deep house clean- $300 

5. Helen Pernsteiner-Gift basket - $50 value - Mans basket

6. Tina jaeger -2 - $50 gift baskets from angry's way out

7.Rob and Kim Gonzoloz -  Week long VRBO experience Nearn the Dells