2022 Concert Series Beneficiary Centering Onalaska
Centering Onalaska is the community organization whose mission it is to revitalize and sustain our historic downtown area by creating a strong positive identity, enhancing access to the lake and waterfront areas, and complementing a thriving business district with places to be entertained, eat, shop, and enjoy! They’re the group that welcomes Onalaska visitors, and residents, with annual summer flowers along Main Street, flower gardens throughout the community, annual holiday garlands, wreaths, and lighting, seasonal banners, and more.
Centering Onalaska Projects
- 10,000 Daffodils Project (1996).
- Numerous Urban Forestry flower gardens throughout the community.
- Streetscape design.
- Supported grant programs for streetscape design; influenced the final design / appearance of new Main Street.
- Building design guidelines established for Main Street and assisted with Monsoor building and Sue Kolve development.
- City entryway signs – assisted with development.
- Annual hanging flower baskets have enhanced the downtown streetscape since 2003.
- Centering Onalaska Scholarship for the Arts (2010) presented to local high school students pursuing post high school education in an art related field.
- Seasonal banners provide year-round color and interest.
- Harvest decorations (2010) bring autumn to City Hall
- Annual holiday garlands, wreaths and lighting are anticipated by everyone.
- City fundraisers for Centering Onalaska Scholarship for the Arts: Dishin’ Art project and Concert in the Yard.
- Sunny Lawn Stakes help “Create Community Pride”.
Help Us Continue Our Work In The Community
Our continued mission is to revitalize and sustain our historic downtown area by creating a strong positive identity, enhancing access to the lake and waterfront areas, and complementing a thriving business district with places to be entertained, eat, shop, and enjoy!
We need your support to continue our work and would appreciate any contribution you can make during any of the 2022 Great River Sound Summer Concert Series – or you can send us a tax deductible contribution to:
Centering Onalaska
415 Main St.
Onalaska, WI, 54650