Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 8am-7pm

Flu Shot Clinic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages a flu shot for people age 50 and older, children ages 6 months and older and others in high-risk groups. But anyone who wants to decrease his or her chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.

$35

Midelfort Clinic - Clairemont Campus, 733 W. Clairemont Ave. 838-6988

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 9am-5pm

Career Information Session

The EOC provides the following services free of charge: Individualized counseling (career assessment and selection), investigation of training opportunities, assistance with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures. Call for an appointment.

FREE

CVTC-Eau Claire Campus 836-2024

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10am-5pm

It's Election Time at CMEC

Art Activity of the Week: Create a hundred dollar bill with your face in the Art Studio! All week, paint a watercolor White House, make a giant paper penny, and practice your counting and adding skills with play money in the Activity Room. Special Events include a macaroni portrait of George Washington with noodles and cotton balls!

$5 /adults/seniors/kids/students

Children's Mueseum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire (715) 832-5437

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10:10-10:30am

Learning Together Storytime

Doors open at 10am with unstructured playtime to start off the morning. The stories are best for children ages birth to 3 years. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10:30-11am

Preschool Storytime

This 30 minute program features books, puppets, flannelboards, songs and sometimes, an activity. Registration is required.

• 3-5

Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • 723-1146 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10:30-10:50am

That's Adorable: Storytime

We have storytime daily Monday-Saturday. Come and share our love for reading! If you would like to, please bring a food donation for the Grace Lutheran Food Pantry during the month of November.

FREE

That's Adorable! 29 N Barstow, Eau Claire 456-6180

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10:30-10:50am

Toddler Tales – Altoona

A storytime geared for parents with 18 month to 2 year olds.

FREE

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 10:40-11:10am

On My Own

A storytime for kids ages 3-5 years. Children may come in by themselves without an adult.

FREE

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 11-11:30am

Storytime with Grandma Wendy

Join other kids for a story.

Children`s Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-5437 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 11:30am-1:45pm

Drop In & Play

Play for all ages with a newly expanded play area.

FREE

Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County • Eau Claire • 833-1735 • www.frcec.org

 Music

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 12:01pm

Classical Cabin Fever

Classical music performed by UW-Eau Claire students.

FREE

The Cabin • Eau Claire • 836-4833 • www.uwec.edu

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 12:30-6pm

Classes at A' Cute Bead

A'Cute Bead offers both beginner to advanced classes in Multi-Strand Stringing, Wire Work, Stitch Beading Silver Art Clay, Dichroic Glass, as well as children's classes.

Variable

A Cute Bead • Menomonie • 231-2323 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 1pm

Before Buying a Digital Camera

The presentation will offer tips to help you make a better decision when purchasing a digital camera.

FREE • 55+

L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 1-3pm

Joint PREP- Hip Replacement

This two-hour program will discuss the benefits and risks of joint replacement as well as any special needs or concerns. Registration is required.

FREE

Orthopedic Center conference room 838-5369 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 1-3pm

Patient Resource and Education Program: Joint Replacement

This program will discuss the benefits and risks of joint replacement as well as any special needs and concerns. Presenters include orthopedic surgeons, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and Social Services/case managers. Hip replacement will be discussed Tuesday, Nov. 4 and 18. Knee replacement will be discussed Thursday, Nov. 13. All classes are at Luther Midelfort’s fourth floor Orthopedic Center conference room. Please call to register, or for more information.

FREE

Luther Midelfort • Eau Claire • 838-6161 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 1:45pm

Digital Camera Terms

Digital Camera Terms will explain some digital camera terms to help make camera usage easier. If you have a dig camera manual for your camera, please bring it with you.

FREE • 55+

L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 2-4pm

Knitting Backwards

Learn to knit from right to left and from left to right without turning your work. This skill will prove valuable for many knitting projects. Skill Level: Adv. Beginner. Materials Needed: Worsted weight yarn, needles in recommended size from yarn band Homework: Cast on 20 stitches and work 3” in stockinette stitch, do not bind off.

$16

Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 3-5pm

3-5 Club (Homework Help)

Tutoring available for students of all ages. After homework, students may continue specialized tutoring, work on a craft project, play ping-pong, work on computers, or go outside for basketball, football, soccer, etc. Food is available free of charge. Tutors include local college students and retired UWEC faculty.

FREE

First Presbyterian Church • Eau Claire • 839-9331 •

 Food & Drink

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 5-6pm

Meat Raffle

A straw is attached to a ceiling fan, and when the fan is turned on, whoever’s ticket the straw lands on, gets the meat.

$1 tickets

Irvine Bar • Chippewa Falls • 720-1280

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 5-8:30pm

QuickBooks 2008--AP and AR Essentials

Learn how to handle accounts payable and accounts receivable efficiently with QuickBooks® 2008! AP & AR set up preferences. Accounts Payable–Vendors. Vendor centers. Sales tax—set up sales tax authorities and codes; process sales tax payments. Company credit cards—processing, enter, pay 1099’s — set up & process. Journal entries. Accounts Receivable--Customers. Customer Centers. AP & AR reports. by: UWEC-Small Business Development Center Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-04-2008

$99 adults, $89 multi class

UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield, Eau Claire (715) 836-5811

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 5:30-7:30pm

Parent Connection

Support and discussion group for those raising newborns to 5-year-olds. Connect with other parents and get your questions answered. A light meal is provided. Call to register. For October through December, these meetings will be held at Head Start at The Northern Center on Highway J in Chippewa Falls.

River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • 720-1841

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 5:50-6:50pm

Yoga for Kids

Yoga instruction geared towards 6 to 17 year olds.

non-members $5, members free

Augusta Elementary School • Augusta • 286-3300 • www.augusta.k12.wi.us

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 6-8pm

Baby Sign Language

Learn basic signing skills to help you better communicate with your older infant and younger toddler. Register by November 3.

Free

River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 6:30-7:30pm

Bellydancing classes

Belly dancing is a low impact exercise that strengthens muscles and improves flexibility. It is not just for the young and slim, nor does one need prior dance experience. It is for everyone who wants to feel better and be more limber.

$50

Radiant Health Chiropractic, 534 Water Street, Eau Claire (715) 838-9432

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 6:30-7:30pm

German

Learn the German language. Class will only be held if enough people are signed up; call to register. Tuesdays, Nov. 4-Dec. 9.

cost TBA

Ager House • Eau Claire • 835-8718 • www.agerhouse.org

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 6:30-7:30pm

Pick Up Your Socks and Other Skills

A series on building skills for responsibility.

FREE

Augusta Elementary School • Augusta • 286-3300 • www.augusta.k12.wi.us

 Visual Art  Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7-9pm

Beginning Stained Glass Class

Beginning stained glass class. Students will learn the basics of pattern selection,glass cutting, soldering and construction while creating a small stained glass window using the copper foil method. Registration required by Oct. 21.

$50 plus materials

Rising Moon Studio, S7760 Cty Rd. F, Eau Claire (715) 858-5998

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7pm

Breastfeeding Class

For women in their third trimester of pregnancy and their support person. Instructors cover the basics and the anatomy and physiology of the breast. Please register two weeks prior.

$10

third floor classroom, across the street from Luther 838-5369 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7-9pm

Kirtan

Come for an evening of call and response chanting from the Hindi tradition. Very informal and group participation is a must. Good for the mind, body and spirit. Email Josh @ eauclairekirtan@gmail.com for questions or directions.

Free

JP's House, 2790 33rd St., Eau Claire (715) 271-7378

 Education  Food & Drink

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7pm

Menu for the Future

A discussion on all things edible: food’s impact on our culture and environment, what it means to eat locally, and how we can create a sustainable food system. Rick Magyar will lead the four discussion sessions designed by Northwest Earth Institute. Nov. 4: You Are What You Eat. Nov. 11: A Just Food System. Nov. 18: Farming for the Future. Nov. 24: special session on Barbara Kingsolver’s recent best-seller, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life." Dec. 2: Choices for Change. Pre-registration is encouraged. Copies of the readings will be provided to registered participants.

FREE

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7:30-8:30pm

Explorations in Biblical Archaeology II

Discuss one of the holiest sites in Jerusalem- the Western Wall at the Temple Mount. Also, discuss Dr. Harry Jol's ongoing work on a 2,000 year old bathhouse associated with Mary's well in Nazareth. Past participation in Biblical Archaeology I is recommended, but not required.

$95

Room 179 836-2373 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 8pm

Election Night Party + Election Bingo

Toast your favorite or least favorite candidate and watch the results on our huge 24' screen! See Obama and McCain's larger-than-life sweat before your very eyes! Play Election Bingo for prizes from 8pm to 10pm. Politically correct drink concoctions.

FREE

Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 9pm-2am

DJ + Karaoke

With AV Live.

FREE

The Village Tavern. 32 W. Spring St. Chippewa Falls. 723-3009

 Music  Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 9pm-2am

James Ignacio

A member of the duo The Sidekicks, this California native will croon love songs and belt out the blues. You’ll hear Ben Harper, the Beatles, and unique songs of his own.

FREE

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke

Sing and dance and drink and be merry.

FREE

Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke

Do they have a song about bowling?

FREE

Bowlwinkles, Eau Claire 552-0564

 Visual Art

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 11-11pm

Jazz in the Valley Call for Artists

Artists are encouraged to submit jazz-themed hanging and 3D artwork for display as part of Jazz in the Valley: a community-wide jazz celebration that will culminate in UW-Eau Claire's 42nd annual Jazz Festival, April 2-5, 2009. Artists interested should e-mail jazzinthevalley@gmail.com for a registration form. Registration is required by Nov. 15.

$15 adults, $5 students

Chippewa Valley, County wide, Eau Claire (715) 838-0507

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 4
Check with venue for hours.

Hope and Change in Uncertain Times

The Creamery's Brickhouse Art Gallery Exhibits four local artists. Featured work includes Helen Heinz Peterson painted furniture, Miriam Houg’s monotypes, Brianna Capra’s paintings, and Clay Vajgrt’s digital prints.

FREE

The Creamery Restaurant & Inn • Downsville • (715) 664-8354 •

 Words

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 18
Check with venue for hours.

Censorship in Schools and Libraries

Through narratives and illustrations, this exhibit chronicles incidents of censorship dating back to the 19th century, as well as frequently challenged books and creative works. Information on US Supreme Court and lower court decisions is an integral part of the exhibit, including the Children's Internet Protection Act.

FREE

McIntyre Library • Eau Claire • 836-3856

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Nov. 14
Check with venue for hours.

Photography by Cory John Ploessl

Cory John Ploessl will exhibit work on Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He is selling prints to help the children of Nicaragua. One hundred percent of the profit goes to these children's schooling.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Nov. 28
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In Support of the Arts: A Janet Carson Retrospective

Join us in a very special gallery event as we host a retrospective of work from 1947 to the present of noted artist and educator, Janet Carson. Every piece will be for sale with all proceeds being donated back to the Art Gallery. From Carson's artist statement: "From an early age I knew my destiny was to be a writer or an artist. With the middle name of WELLINGTON how could I do other? My drawing as a child was unremarkable. I designed dresses for my paper dolls and copied pictures from a dog book. I did not win the poster contest! However, the older I became the more I felt that making art was my main source of comfort and joy. As an art teacher I witnessed children discovering a reassuring sense of self through making art as well. As an aging adult looking back on those years of making and teaching art, I have experienced elation in sharing it, and I do so now in hopes that the work still in my possession will generate funds for a front door entrance to this gallery."

FREE

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center • Eau Claire • 832-2787 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Nov. 22
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Sense of Place: Landscape Paintings

Four women artist working in oil & pastel evoke a 'Sense of Place' with landscapes painting on location. Artists include Holly Swift, Barbara McIlrath, Dodie Logue and Jean Accola. Artist Reception: Friday October 17th, 5-8pm

Free

Accola Gallery, 502 2nd Ave. E, Durand (715) 672-8188

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Nov. 24
Check with venue for hours.

Eau Claire Area Art League Exhibit

The Eau Claire Art League, founded in 1944 by a group of nine local artists, is an organization that works together in the spirit of creativity to foster and promote art in the area by encouraging new artists and accepting them into its membership. The group sponsors various art shows to help members display their work in the area. This exhibit features over 30 new pieces in a variety of media created by 15 local artists.

FREE

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Nov. 6
Check with venue for hours.

Emeriti 8

Artwork from retired faculty members: Gene Bloedorn, Doug Cumming, John Perri, Rob Price, Bill Schulman, Charlie Wimmer, Eddie Wong, and Pat Zontelli.

FREE

Furlong Gallery • Menomonie • 232-2261 • furlonggallery.uwstout.edu

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Nov. 28
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Exhibit: Common Thread Quilters

When Bob and Deb Aaron’s house burned down in the Dunn County town of Otter Creek in 1984, one thing that grew out of the ashes was a women’s quilt group, Common Thread Quilters. The fire quilt they made as their first project for the Aarons was followed by baby quilts, wedding quilts, graduation quilts, and now includes grandchildren quilts. The membership has changed a little over the years, but the majority are founding members with many still living in western Wisconsin, and a few “social members” scattered from Duluth to Madison to New Mexico. The ladies still gather for monthly working sessions in each others' homes, as well as summer quilt retreats at a cabin near Tomahawk on Crystal Lake.

$1 suggested donation

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Nov. 9
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HeatherWood Senior Fine Arts Show

The second annual Senior Fine Arts Show features works from more than 30 artists. Join us on Sunday Oct. 26 from 2-4 pm for a Gala Artists' Reception. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments.

Free

HeatherWood Assisted Living , 4510 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire (715) 552-5511

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Nov. 11
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The Creamery Presents UW-Stout Art Faculty Exhibit

The Exhibition represents work from the UW-Stout Fine Art faculty. 17 Artists will exhibit paintings, drawings, original prints, sculptures, electronic and mixed media. A Meet-the-Artists reception from 2-6pm on Oct. 19.

Free

The Creamery, E4620 COUNTY ROAD C, DOWNSVILLE (715) 664-8354 •

 Words  Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 8
Check with venue for hours.

Private Soldiers: A Year in Iraq with a Wisconsin National Guard Unit

This exhibit honors Wisconsin's participants in the Iraq War and helps viewers understand the conflict's human side. "Private Soldiers" is an exhibit version of a Wisconsin Historical Society Press book of the same name. The exhibit showcases photographs and text provided by three members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 2-127th Infantry Battalion. This compelling firsthand documentation chronicles the battalion's yearlong deployment from the unique perspective of the soldiers themselves. Through the candid prose of Capt. Benjamin Buchholz and the vivid camera work of Lt. Nathan Olson and Staff Sgt. Joseph Streeter, "Private Soldiers" captures the experiences of these citizen soldiers from training and deployment to their unique mission to their return to homes, jobs, and families. Their mission took them into the most dangerous regions of Iraq, where they withstood hundreds of attacks, saw dozens wounded, and lost three members killed in action.

$4 adults

Chippewa Valley Museum • Eau Claire • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Nov. 30
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Flesh & Bonsai Paintings by Kaz Kuroki

Talented local painter Kaz Kuroki will be displaying some of his more impressive pieces through the month of November. A reception will be held for Mr. Kuroki on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 30th, 7-9pm. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand Ave., Eau Claire (715) 514-1975