Welcome to Community Conversations 2018-2019!
Community Conversations is a monthly meeting of community members to discuss important topics of the day. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September -November, and January-April. Lunch is provided with the opportunity for a free will donation to cover those costs. Please Register here.
Our next Conversation, on Wednesday, February 20, will feature the Enduring Families Project. The Enduring Families Project will bring to life the stories of early African American residents who lived in La Crosse from the 1850's to 1935. Dodie Whitaker portrays Elizabeth Burt, who owned a boarding house on 11th and Vine from 1855 until she and her family left La Crosse in 1882. Denise Christy portrays Nellie Poage, who, along with George Poage and his family, lived at 13th and Cass St. from the late 1880's until 1904. The goals of the Enduring Families Project are to build a more cohesive multicultural community through an inclusive history, to provide venues for community discussions, and to create opportunities for direct interactions between the diverse peoples of La Crosse. The Enduring Families Project, by centering its content on African-American and other non-white peoples' history and experiences, will benefit La Crosse's community by enhancing understanding, building mutual respect, and creating a space for a more cohesive and inclusive environment. Visit their website at enduringfamiliesproject.org. |
We welcome all who want to make a difference.
Lunch is provided. Free-will offering is appreciated. Registration is not required, but encouraged. |
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In an effort to strengthen our community, Community Conversations looks to engage citizens in thoughtful, theological, non-partisan and non-political discussion about local economic and social issues. We invite anyone who is interested in making a difference.” |