Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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

 Education  Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 10am-5pm

Gone Boating

Art Activity of the Week: Build a paper pirate ship in the Art Studio! YYAAARRRR!!!!

$5 /adults/seniors/kids/students

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 10:30-11am

Chippewa Falls Library: 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. 11 • 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. 11 • 10:30-10:50am

Toddler Tales – Altoona

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

FREE

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 11-11:30am

Children's Museum: Storytime with Grandma Wendy

Join other kids for a story.

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 11:30am-1:45pm

Family Resource Center: 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

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • noon

Happiness in Spite of...

Happiness is attainable even with disappointments, health issues, and/or income concerns. Presenter: Susan Nelson, MS Counseling and Guidance. Sign up one week in advance.

FREE

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

 Music

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 12:01pm

Classical Cabin Fever

Classical music performed by UW-Eau Claire students.

FREE

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

 Uncategorized

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 12:01-4pm

Clothing Drive/ SWAP-O-RAMA: Finding Alternatives to Consumerism

Bring items, trade and/or take items for free. Clothes, accessories, shoes, books etc. are all accepted donations. WAGE will also collect for SANE exams in the Sacred Heart Hospital, so any donations of comfortable clothes are welcomed.

Free

Davies Cabin & Towers Residence Hall, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire (715) 836-2693

 Music

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 12:30pm

Ashley Albrecht Online Auction & Benefit

A silent auction with online bidding organized for Ashley Albrecht, a 20-year-old accident victim from Eau Claire. Over 100 items available for bidding!

Free

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 797-2839 •

 Uncategorized

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 1:45-2:45pm

DeLong Middle School Veterans Day Ceremony

DeLong welcomes all to its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans Quilts created by DeLong students will be presented to three local and state agencies, the DeLong band and choir will perform and there will be several honored student and community speakers.

Free

DeLong Middle School auditorium, 2000 Vine St, Eau Claire (715) 852-4907

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 2-4pm

Crochet 101: Scarf

Crochet is fast, easy & becoming very popular. Youʼll learn the basics: Chain, single, double, half double, treble & slip. Materials Needed: Size G-I hook. 2 skeins Merino Extra Fine yarn, YDK took kit. Dates: Nov. 11 and 18.

$24

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 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. 11 • 5-8:30pm

QuickBooks 2008--Payroll Essentials

Discover how to use QB 2008 for efficient payroll record keeping & reporting Payroll preference. Setting up employer/employee items, vacation or sick time tracking. Process payroll. Enter data. Print checks. Print pay stubs. Pay & adjust payroll liabilities. Process quarterly & year end government reports: 941, 940, W2s, W3s. More QuickBooks® payroll reports:Customized state & federal unemployment reports. Payroll summaries. Other custom reports. by UWEC-Small Business Development Center Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-11-2008

$99 adults, $89 multi class

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 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

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6-7pm

Natural Alternatives to Female Hormone Balance

Has female hormone imbalance taken over your life? Are you having cycle problems, loss of libido, fertility issues or just a different person because hormones? Dr. Dan Czelatdko will guide you through the reasons of hormone imbalance and specific tests to determine where your hormones are at and their effects. Register by Nov. 10.

Free

Tenold Chiropractic, 3814 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire (715) 833-8777

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6-7:30pm

Parenting with Love and Logic

Join us for a discussion on painless parenting with Charles Fay's Love and Logic. Find techniques that can be applied to all ages. Please call the Family Resource Center to register.

Free

YMCA, Graham Ave, Eau Claire (715) 833-1735

 Music  Visual Art

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6-9pm

Recyclable Art Competition

People of all ages residing in Dunn County are invited to participate in a unique event on Nov. 11 in The Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center at UW-Stout, Menomonie. From 7-9PM, live music and recycling education booths are scheduled. In addition, each person will have the opportunity to vote on the Registration required by Nov. 1 at website above or jamesk@uwstout.edu.

Free

Great Hall, UW-Stout, Memorial Student Center, 10th Ave, Menomonie (715) 232-1557

 Education  Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6-7:15pm

Sibling Class

This class is open to brothers- and sisters-to-be ages 3 to 6 and their parent(s). Children tour the birthing facilities and have the opportunity to play act their roles as the older sibling. Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to tour the birthing facilities.

$10 for each child or $15 for two or more children

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6-8pm

What Is Your Credit Worth?

Learn everything you need to know about credit reports and credit scores. Presented by Tom Etmund, Branch Manager of the RCU Chippewa Falls Downtown Office. Please register, as space is limited.

FREE

RCU Woodward Ave. Office, 1031 Woodward Ave, Chippewa Falls

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 6:30-8:30pm

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 •

 Words

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6:30pm

High Season by Jon Loomis.

Part of the monthly Book-em Mystery Book Club.

FREE

Altoona Public Library • Altoona • 839-5029 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6:30pm

What About Me?

Dr. Joseph Rucker, cosmetic surgeon, Rucker & Merrick Plastic Surgery Clinic, will present a free seminar addressing body contouring after massive weight loss, drooping eyelids, profractional laser and BBL, Botox and over-all cosmetic improvements.

Free

Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire Register at 833-2116, ext. 103

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7-8:30pm

Alone with Him, Alone with Her? Life After Kids & Careers

The kids are grown, you are thinking about your role as a grandparent, work is coming to an end, do you remember your spouse? Learn fun ways to re-introduce yourself to your spouse, establish new and constructive ways to communicate, problem solve, spend quality time together and live your later years without regrets and enjoy life together!

FREE

Community Auditorium 717-1600 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org

 Visual Art  Movies

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7-9:15pm

Fall Film Series: Grave of the Fireflies

In the aftermath of a WWII firebombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger, and grief, these children’s lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. This is the first of four films in a series called Animation: Beyond the Mainstream films. Led by Chuck Gamble.

Free

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • (715) 232-2164 •

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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

 Food & Drink

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7-8pm

Lighter Desserts & Appetizers

Get ready for the holiday season by gathering ideas for holiday parties, family get-togethers and everyday use. Discover lighter versions of appetizers and desserts, get tips for making favorite dishes healthier, and taste delicious dishes you can make at home with recipes provided to you. Call to sign up at 838-1000.

Free

Festival Foods • Eau Claire • 838-1000

 Education  Food & Drink

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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. 11 • 7pm

Smart Renting Seminar

Off-campus renting info from the people that know, including Rental Resources and an Eau Claire city attorney. Great Info & Prizes!

FREE

Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030

 Education

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7pm

UW-Stout Islam Presentation

Guest speaker Mahmoud Ahmed, who was born and raised in Egypt, will help non-Muslims understand the history and philosophy of Islam. He also will provide guidance as to how visitors should conduct themselves when in Islamic countries.

FREE

Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout campus, Menomonie

 Education  Kids

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7pm

Wonders of Deep Space

This show presents an entertaining and educational topic, and includes information about the current night sky.

$2

UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 836-2637 • www.uwec.edu

 Music

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 7:30pm

Jazz Ensemble II

Robert Baca directs.

Public $4, Seniors $3, Youth $3, FREE to UW-Eau Claire Students

Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire • 836-3727 • www.uwec.edu

 Music

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 8pm

Michael DeGreve

Live solo performance.

Free

The Mousetrap • Eau Claire • 832-8418 • www.myspace.com

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 9pm-2am

DJ + Karaoke

With AV Live.

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 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
Check with venue for hours.

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
Check with venue for hours.

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  Uncategorized

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 4
Check with venue for hours.

Changing the Way We Think: New Media Art

The millennium has witnessed the growing vitality of new media art, mediated via digital means, often with the internet as its platform. Originating from an increasingly technologically dependent society, it not only challenges traditional creative media and ways of thinking, but also posits new questions concerning all realms of contemporary life.

Free

Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 836-2328 • www.uwec.edu

 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: Friday, Nov. 28
Check with venue for hours.

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: Tuesday, Nov. 11
Check with venue for hours.

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