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Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 8am-10pm
Cans Across America
Bring in canned foods to donate to the Feed My People food bank in Eau Claire as part of our Cans Across America food drive. Food donations will be accepted at any Blugold Dining area (Davies Center or Hilltop Center) or at the main collection site in Marketplace.
Davies Center • Eau Claire • 836-5261
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 8am-noon
Community Healthcare Provider CPR
This course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of foreign body airway obstruction in responsive and unresponsive victims. This course is designed for health care providers who care for patients in a wide variety of settings, both in and out of the hospital.
$45
Conference Room #6 717-1600 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 8am-5:30pm
Synergy Conference 2008
In its 6th year, the Synergy Conference focuses on enhancing the economic, workforce and community development of the West Central Wisconsin region. Synergy has grown to become a successful forum where stakeholders gather to tackle critical issues, create partnerships, promote growth and proactively seek solutions to the challenges of the region. Appropriate for professionals from all industry sectors. Registration required.
$135 In Advance: $110
UW-River Falls, University Center, River Falls (715) 232-2793
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 8:30am-4:30pm
Building Your Brand
Non-profit or for-profit—your image matters! Everyone has an identity/image. What’s yours? Does it convey the “essence” of your business or agency? Does it consistently reinforce who you are, what you believe? Does it inspire loyalty? Assess your brand from your customers’ viewpoint. Identify why they choose to do business with you. Analyze your brand‘s assets & strength—is it well known? Finally, assemble your branding team of brand champions. UWEC-Small Business Development Center. Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-12-2008
$189 adults, $169 Multi-class price
29 Pines / Sleep Inn & Suites, 5872 33rd Street , Eau Claire (715) 836-5811
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9am-5pm
Career Information Session
The EOC program encourages and assists eligible community adults seeking or pursuing, a college degree for the first time, and those seeking to complete an interrupted undergraduate program. The EOC provides the following services free of charge: Individualized counseling, including career assessment and selection; investigation of training opportunities; and assistance with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures. The counselor will use labor market information to show where job growth will be, and will explore a variety of training options such as certificate programs and one-, two-, and four-year degrees. Call for an appointment.
FREE
CVTC-Chippewa Falls Campus 836-2024
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:30-11:30am
Booking Travel
This class will explore various websites to reserve airline tickets, hotels or cars and help you become familiar with booking procedures and price comparison techniques.
$15 members $22.50 nonmembers • 55+
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:30am-1:30pm
Grandma's Dishes
Grandma's Dishes is one of those exciting patterns from years gone by that we all still love. Join Susan as she introduces modern techniques that simplify the traditional method of piecing curves.
$20 plus required pattern
The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:30-11am
Infant Playgroup, Menomonie
A chance for kids and parents to socialize.
FREE
Family Resource Center of Dunn County • Menomonie • 715-235-2412
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:30-11:30am
Playgroups, Chippewa Falls
A chance for kids and parents to socialize. Occasional field trips.
FREE
River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • 720-1841
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:45-10:30am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for songs, crafts and stories!
Free • 0 to 5
Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek (715) 877-3334
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9:45-10:15am
The Therapeutic Power of Pets
Research has shown that pets can enhance your mood, lower your blood pressure, and improve your health. Presenter: Kim Renurd & CVTC nursing students. Sign up one week in advance.
FREE • 55+
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10am-2pm
International Service Providers--Options. Answers. Resources.
Getting paid, minimizing risk, overcoming language barriers, and finding appropriate markets… This seminar will help you learn about partners and resources that can help you enter and thrive in international markets. There will be 30-minute presentations from each service provider, as well as interactive Q&A times. Lunch will include an opportunity to ask questions of the experts and engage in discussions with other attendees.
$55 adults, $15 students
Holiday Inn Campus Area, 2703 Craig Road, Eau Claire (715) 836-3636
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10:15-10:30am
Family Lapsit
This 15 minute program is for parents and young children to interact together. This program includes: singing, rhymes, fingerplays, instruments and other motor coordination activities. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well. Registration is required.
• 8 to 32 mos.
Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • 723-1146 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10:30-11am
Book Babies
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, finger plays and Mother Goose activities, followed by a social time for parents and babies. For babies ages 15-23 months and a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10:30-11am
Preschool Story Hour
Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and finger plays for kids ages 3-5. Call to pre-register.
FREE
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10:45-11:30am
Preschool Story Time
Come join us for songs, crafts and stories!
Free • 0 to 5
Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek (715) 877-3334
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 11-11:30am
Preschool Storytime
This 30 minute program features stories, puppets, songs or flannelboards and sometimes an activity. Registration is required.
• 3-5
Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • 723-1146 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 11:30am-1pm
Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser for ECCT
Outback Steakhouse has partnered with Eau Claire Children's Theatre to host a benefit for the theatre's building fund. Those attending this exclusive lunch will enjoy a fantastic three-course meal as well as door prize drawings and songs from the cast of ECCT's upcoming "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Register by Nov. 10.
$25 advance
Outback Steakhouse, 5020 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire (715) 839-8877
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • noon-1pm
Working with Seed Beads
Learn and view several different stitching techniques using seed beads. More classes may be offered. Sign up one week in advance.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 1:23pm
Now That's What We're Talking About
Learn the woven science, philosophy and individuality of Network Spinal Analysis and Somato Respiratory Integration Care offered at the Helios Wellness Center. Discuss the dangers of doing internal work and why we believe it’s seen as such a threat to society.
Free
Helios Wellness Center • Menomonie • (715) 235-7333 • www.helioswellness.com
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 1:30-3pm
Multi-age Playgroup, Menomonie
A chance for kids and parents to socialize.
FREE
Family Resource Center of Dunn County • Menomonie • 715-235-2412
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 1:30-2pm
Preschool Story Hour
Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and finger plays for kids ages 3-5. Call to pre-register.
FREE
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 2-4pm
Flanagan Irish Dancers
Flanagan Irish Dancers features young dancers who perform traditional Irish step dances, figure dances and ceili dances.
$5 adult, $2 under 16
The Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 726-9000
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 5pm
Student Recital: Tammie Delveaux and Lora Anderson
This joint recital joins the soprano voices of Tammie Delveaux and Lora Anderson.
FREE
Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 5-6pm
Yes, You Can Say It, But Should You? A Panel Discussion on the Impact of Media Ethics on Campus
This panel stems from controversy over an article published in a university-funded publication. While this will not be the focus of the panel, it has served as a catalyst of conversation concerning the impact that media ethics has on campus and community climate. Panelists include V1's Trevor Kupfer, David Gordon, a media ethics expert, and reps from The FlipSide and The Spectator, and others. An open discussion with the panelists and members of the audience will follow.
Free
President's Room, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire (952) 393-4875
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 5:30-7pm
Eau Claire Children's Theatre Auditions
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD •1 minute from a Broadway/Disney song •1 male or female ages HS-Adult to join returning cast members Lee Heike, Joel Breed, Tammie Scott, Kobi Shaw & Nate Plummer. •Rehearsals 2X per week •School matinees & public shows Feb. 5-8, 2009 at State Theatre. BLUE’S CLUES •1 minute cutting from any Broadway/Disney song •24 males & females ages 10-Adult to play 39 characters •Rehearsals 3-4X per week •School matinees & public shows Jan. 8-11, 2009 at State Theatre
Free
ECCT, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire (715) 839-8877
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 6-9pm
Ladies Night Specials
Enjoy two for one drinks.
FREE
Two Waters Bar, Chippewa Falls 726-1810
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 6-8pm
Spanish Language Practice
Drop in and join teacher Dale Gable and others at the Ager House each Wednesday evening to practice your Spanish skills.
$2-3 Contribution
Ager House • Eau Claire • 835-8718 • www.agerhouse.org
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 6-9pm
Tyranena Brewery Tasting
Free sampling of beer from Tyranena Brewery along with a special tapping of their Devil Over A Barrel.
Free • 21+
Haymarket Grill, 101 Graham Ave, Eau Claire (715) 552-3400
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 6:30-8pm
Open Mac Night
Learn to work with photos, music, movies, and more on your Mac computer in this Q&A session. Feel free to bring your computer in to get help. Check the website for the evening`s topic of discussion.
FREE
MacMan • Altoona • 834-7074 • www.macmanstore.com
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7pm
Birthing Basics
The classes include information on labor and delivery, Cesarean birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, and a tour of the birthing facilities. Please register two weeks prior as space is limited. Second class is held on Nov. 12.
$15
Luther Midelfort • Eau Claire • 838-5369 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7-8:15pm
Joga - Yoga with Joanna
Joga is for anyone wishing to explore yoga postures, breath work, mind/body connections, and relaxation techniques. For all sizes, ages, abilities.
$60
Anytime Fitness, 312 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls (715) 720-0143
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7:30pm
Brighton Beach Memoirs
University Theatre at UW-Stout presents Brighton Beach Memoirs, a touching portrait of a struggling New York family in 1937; written by Neil Simon and directed by Paul Calenberg.
$10.50
University Theatre at UW-Stout, 721 3rd St. E, Menomonie (715) 232-1431
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7:30pm
Lunacy
By Patricia Weaver-Francisco and irected by Jennifer Chapman, is the fictional exploration of what became of the denied female astronauts. Lunacy dramatically explores the consequences of thwarted ambition. It is a tribute to some forgotten women of history and a fascinating look at the meaning of independence and achievement for women.
$10 public adults, $8 seniors, $6 under 18, $2.50 UWEC student, $8 UWEC faculty
Riverside Theater, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7:30pm
Tunes They Are A Changin' - CVCB Fall Concert
The Chippewa Valley Concert Band will be performing a wide variety of music from old-time favorites to contemporary tunes. There will also be a special salute to all service persons in attendance. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by calling.
$5 adults, $3 seniors/students
DeLong Middle School Auditorium, 2000 Vine Street, Eau Claire (715) 205-2901
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 7:30-8:30pm
UWEC Artist Series: Avalon String Quartet
Since it was founded in 1995, the Avalon String Quartet has won many notable competitions and secured coveted residencies — most recently a position at Northern Illinois University formerly occupied by the distinguished Vermeer Quartet.
$17 general, $15 seniors, $7 kids under 17/students In Advance: $3.50 kids under 17/students
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts, UWEC 836-4833
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 8pm-2am
Karaoke
Sing your heart out and enjoy the live DJ.
FREE
Butch and Jackie's Bateman Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-9898
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9-11:59pm
Comedy Night
Comedy night includes local, regional and national comedians that will be sure to make you laugh. Enjoy Shenanigans comedy club setting and drink specials.
$5
She Nannigans • Eau Claire • 836-8333
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9pm-2am
Jess McChesney and the Flying Carpet Show
Rock’n’roll one-man-band.
FREE
Snout Saloon • Chippewa Falls • 723-4848
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9pm-2am
Karaoke
Sing and dance and drink and be merry.
FREE
Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 9pm-2am
Musicians' Open Mic
An open stage for musicians to showcase their talents. Play a tune on your guitar. Sing a capella. Let your fingers do the talking on your keyboard. Brian Bethke will kick things off each night and provide instruments or backing for anyone to use.
FREE
Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 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
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 4
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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 •
Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 18
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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
Event Ends: Friday, Nov. 14
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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
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 •
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
Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 4
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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
Event Ends: Monday, Nov. 24
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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 •
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 •
Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 8
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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
Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 25
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A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol
Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson has an argument with his wife Clara, tells her he’s skipping Christmas, and storms out. Gunner then has a dream in which he is visited by folk legend, Sven Yorgenson, who takes him on a journey similar to that of A Christmas Carol. Features 17 original songs including “The Christmas Cheese Polka” and “I Love You More Than Football”.
Prices Vary
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre • Eau Claire • 836-8184 •