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Obermeyer – Full of Inspiration & Innovation

posted November 26th, 2012 in Clothing, News, Skiing, Snowboarding posted by | No Comments

Obermeyer was founded in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in Aspen, Colorado by Klaus Obermeyer. Obermeyer’s love for the company is evident in the products they create including winter jackets, snowpants, baselayers and winter acccessories. We carry many different products from Obermeyer for the whole family at Laacke &…

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Cyber Monday 11/26/12

posted November 26th, 2012 in News, Sale posted by | No Comments

The North Face Endurance Challenge | Sept. 15-16

posted September 4th, 2012 in Clothing, Community, MilwaukeeNews posted by | No Comments

Saturday & Sunday, September 15th-16th The North Face Endurance Challenge Kettle Moraine State Park Eagle, WI 53119 Ottowa Lake Join Dean Karnazes on the trails of the Ice Age Scenic Trail system on September 15-16 for The North Face Endurance Challenge Series. Returning to Wisconsin for the 4th year, the…

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Wisconsin Avenue Bridge Celebration & Riverwalk Artwalk

posted August 30th, 2012 in Community, Fundraiser, Milwaukee, NewsPaddlesports posted by | No Comments

The Wisconsin Avenue Bridge Celebration and the Riverwalk Artwalk is a community event brought to the public by the businesses and organizations that surround the bridge. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public. The daylong celebration will feature live music, live art creation by 50+ local artists, yoga…

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Get 10% back in Laacke & Joys gift cards when you “Experience Outdoor Adventures at Wildman Adventure Resort”

posted August 14th, 2012 in Camping, Clothing, Community, Footwear, NewsPaddlesports posted by | No Comments

Book the greatest outdoor adventures of your life at Wildman Adventure Resort and get (in advance) 10% back in Laacke & Joys gift cards to stock up on your supplies and equipment for your extreme sports trip. Book online at www.wildmanresort.com or call (888) 813-8524 and mention promotion code “LAACKE”…

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Laacke & Joys featured in Northeastern Group Tour Magazine

posted June 14th, 2012 in Milwaukee, NewsPaddlesports posted by | No Comments

Thanks to our friends at Visit Milwaukee for thinking of Laacke & Joys when it comes to tourism in Milwaukee. Most recently, we had a midwest writer tour our Downtown Store, launch from our dock and paddle the Milwaukee River. Below is a link to the article. If you live…

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Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse | June 2-17th | Buy Tickets at Laacke & Joys!

posted June 11th, 2012 in Community, Featured, Fundraiser, Milwaukee, News, Outdoor Furniture posted by | No Comments

Laacke & Joys has been a sponsor of the Breast Cancer Showhouse for over 10 years. We are proud to work with the home-owners and committee who works to put this event together. While visiting the Showhouse, be sure to check out the outdoor and casual furniture on site. It’s…

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Oak Leaf Discovery Tour Passports – Celebrate the 105 Days of Summer!

posted June 10th, 2012 in Community, FundraiserNews posted by | No Comments

Take the “Oak Leaf Discovery Tour Challenge” – sponsored by The Park People, Friends of the Milwaukee County Parks. We’re lucky enough to be surrounded by a great park system, our Milwaukee County Parks. This year, support our parks and The Park People with your purchase of the Oak Leaf…

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Laacke & Joys donates $750 to Lapham Peak Snowmaking Project

posted June 6th, 2012 in Fundraiser, NewsSkiing posted by | No Comments

We are very excited to announce that we have donated $750 to the Friends of Lapham Peak for their Snowmaking Project. As you may recall, this last winter season, we made the effort to support one of our most favorite parks in the area. We wanted to help the snowmaking…

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Be an Advocate for the Places you Love. Help support local conservation efforts.

posted March 29th, 2012 in Community, Footwear, Fundraiser, News posted by | No Comments

Join us for Advocate Weeks and Patagonia will donate $10 to the River Revitalization Foundation (RRF) for every pair of Patagonia footwear purchased April 1-15, 2012 at Laacke & Joys. Patagonia’s efforts to support local retailers and linking their vision with local conservation organizations such as RRF, is one of…

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