Issue #316 September 21, 2016
Kickball Classic is back to rock you at Cinder City Park
by Amanda Foxcroft
It’s officially autumn, and that means more than just back-to-school specials at the Farm & Fleet. That’s right; it’s time again for the Chippewa Valley Rock-n-Roll Kickball Classic!
Issue #315 September 7, 2016
by V1 Staff
Issue #315 September 7, 2016
UWEC launches new era with redesigned football uniforms
by Luc Anthony
Most sports fans base their excitement for a coming season upon new player acquisitions, a new coach, or a potential for a breakthrough to a championship. For me – resident uniform/logo geek ...
Issue #315 September 7, 2016
season outlook is pretty strong for the Packers, while Vikings, Blugolds are expected to struggle
by Luc Anthony
Regardless of any given team’s realistic chances for success in a given season, all teams have a degree of hope as training camp begins. Some are picked to go all the way, some to make the playoffs, some to be “on the clock” for next year’s draft before this season is done ...
Issue #314 August 24, 2016
new business teaches yoga atop paddleboards
by Sammy Gibbons, photos by Andrea Paulseth
Practicing yoga involves an unbelievable amount of balance. But imagine taking that to the extreme, standing in a one-legged tree pose on a wobbly board, fighting the forces of gravity that are attempting ...
Issue #314 August 24, 2016
by Justine Childs, photos by Andrea Paulseth
I grew up reading Nancy Drew books and was completely enchanted by the captivating world of mystery, friendship, and problem-solving. Walking into Escape EC’s room called “The Professor” takes me back to those Nancy Drew mysteries ...
Issue #313 August 10, 2016
Ashley for the Arts returns with top name talent
by Barbara Arnold, photos by Luong Huynh
Where can you spend $10 for three days of world-class entertainment, art and crafts, and family fun while benefiting countless charities? Answer: At the Ashley for the Arts festival ...
Issue #313 August 10, 2016
by Hailey Novak
The effort to bring a new skate park to the Eastside Hill area in Eau Claire hasn’t stopped, but it’s about a lot more than just adding another skate park to the community ...
Issue #312 July 27, 2016
new Nerf gun arena hosts grand-opening battle
by Sammy Gibbons
Ready your (harmless) weapons! The grand opening event of Eau Claire’s newest battlefront, Darts On Demand, is coming up on Aug. 6. Nerf wars will begin every half hour during the noon-to-4pm celebration, and anyone ages eight and older is welcome to battle for glory ...
Issue #312 July 27, 2016
by Sammy Gibbons
To avoid a sensation of sheer confusion upon spotting hoards of long boats with decorated dragon heads on their bows, read on: 52 teams will take on one another in the races of the Half Moon Dragon Boat Festival ...
Issue #311 July 13, 2016
Lake Hallie chiropractor heading to Rio to help U.S. wrestling team
by Haley Wright
Local chiropractor Dr. Kevin Schultz of My Life Health Center in Lake Hallie is very excited to be headed to his second Olympics in four years to work with American wrestlers competing in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August ...
Issue #308 June 15, 2016
liquid rules at the annual FATFAR on the Chippewa River
by Sammy Gibbons, photos by Katie Lebrun
What’s summer in Wisconsin without beer and floating down a river on any device that will not sink? The Chippewa Valley celebrates this glorious tradition for an entire day ...
Issue #308 June 15, 2016
by Haley Wright, photos by Andrea Paulseth
If you are looking for a new outdoor adventure this summer right in your own backyard, look no further than booking a guided fly fishing tour with the Eau Claire Anglers ...
Issue #308 June 15, 2016
phoenix park yoga gathering is accessible, warm, and peaceful
by Pan Thao, photos by Andrea Paulseth
Summer: the season of flip-flops, melted popsicles, and pollen dancing with the breeze. We all crave it (minus the allergies) after the long, cold darkness of winter ...
Issue #308 June 15, 2016
human health report's fitness testimonials jerk tears, inspire personal action
by Eric Christenson
Jeff Rogers is a local personal trainer who has dedicated almost a decade of his life to helping people get more fit, become more active, and prioritize their personal health ...
Issue #306 May 18, 2016
with a history dating back to 1908, the Chippewa River Baseball League has been central to summer for generations of amateur ballplayers and fans
by Joe Niese
It is hard to fathom that something that has been around for over a century and has had more than 12,000 participants can remain unknown to so many people in the Chippewa Valley. Thus is the story of ...
Issue #306 May 18, 2016
humane association ready for 30th doggie fun run
by Gigi Roelant
Want to hit the trail with your canine companion? On Saturday, May 21, the Eau Claire County Humane Association will kick off its 30th Annual Fido and Friends Fun Run/Walk at Carson Park ...
Issue #305 May 4, 2016
In a quest to get healthy, local writer Rob Reid began to hit the Chippewa Valley’s hiking trails. Here’s what he discovered.
by Rob Reid
It was increasingly hard to see the trail path. The grass was getting higher and higher. With my arms up near my head, I yelled back to my wife, Jayne, “Don’t be surprised if we pick up a few wood ticks on this hike!” By the time we finished walking around ...
Issue #305 May 4, 2016
After tiring of the pavement pounding so many runners do, V1 contributor Caleb Gerdes got his mojo back in the woods, trails, and hills of Wisconsin
by Caleb Gerdes, photos by Andrea Paulseth
Sometimes people ask if I am a runner. I want to tell them no, then I remember that I do, in fact, run typically one to three times a week. Now, I’m not religious about it, and I don’t have a specific training regimen or goal in mind.
Issue #304 April 20, 2016
by Travel Wisconsin
Summer is coming soon, but it will all be over before you know it. Don’t let your kids waste a moment indoors, plugged into their electronics, when you can be out having fun together ...
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