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Wednesday, Nov. 19

Toys for Tots: You GIVE, You GET

Active Health Chiropractic and Nutrition is offering a great special to help others, as well as yourself. Give a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army and get a free chiropractic exam for new patients. Existing patients will get a free adjustment on Dec. 5. Please call us if you want to help the children of the Chippewa Valley.

FREE

Active Health Chiropractic and Nutrition, 3119 Golf Road, Eau Claire 834-6333

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 8:30am-4pm

Building a Competent Workforce

Better training reduces re-work, builds confidence, and improves quality. Trainers are made, not born! These practical skills and techniques will improve your on-the-job training and job coaching. Ensure consistency from trainer to trainer, or session to session, through job documentation, training checklists, organized training aids, and tracking skill achievement. By: UWEC-Small Business Development Center.

$425 adults, $375 Group Fee: per person for 3-5 pe

Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire (715) 836-5811

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 9am-6pm

Radiant Health Imaging offers Clinical Thermography

Safe and private, thermography offers early disease detection, pain assessment, and monitoring of therapy. This screening, FDA approved, is one of the most promising, effective and accurate new technologies. Popular for breast screening, thermography can increase your chances of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Don't forget the rest of your body! Full body scans are helpful in many ways (headaches, dental/TMJ, artery inflammation, fibromyalgia, IBS, and more) and cost effective!

Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center • Eau Claire • (866) 240-9659 • www.pathtohealthmassage.com

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 9-10am

Smart Choices in Retirement

Discussion is designed for retirees and those within one year of retirement to help achieve a steady, stable income. Sign up one week in advance.

FREE • 55+

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Education  Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 10am-5pm

American Indian Arts

Art Activity of the week: Paint a Navajo Rug pattern in the Art Studio! All Week, make a paper replica of an Anishinabe birch bark basket, learn about animal symbols! What animal could represent you? Make a drum!

$5

Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-5437 • www.cmec.cc

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 1:23pm

Working With Mirrors

We open the doors to the intricacies of Network Care. Come learn the jargon and the connections between spinal tension, phases, gateway, entrainment, levels, rhythms and care.

Free

Helios Wellness Center, 815 Main St, Menomonie, WI (715) 235-7333

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 1:23pm

Working With Mirrors

Group class.

FREE

Helios Wellness Center • Menomonie • 235-7333 • www.helioswellness.com

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Kids

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Uncategorized

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 4-7pm

Alzheimer's Awareness Art Show

November is Alzheimer's Awareness month and Heritage Courts is hosting a show/silent auction to celebrate and raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. It will showcase and auction art made by residents and local artists. From 6-7 enjoy hors d'ouerves, beverages, and live music.

Free

Heritage Court • Eau Claire • 831-8200

 Food & Drink

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 4-6pm

Wine Tasting

Wine tastings are the third Wednesday of each month.

FREE

Zanzibar Restaurant and Pub • Menomonie • 231-9269

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 6-9pm

Ladies Night Specials

Enjoy two for one drinks.

FREE

Two Waters Bar, Chippewa Falls 726-1810

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 6:30-8:30pm

Hope and the Holidays

The program will focus on teaching healing rituals of remembrance that support grieving and will prepare one to more fully enjoy the holiday season. Advance registration is required by Nov. 14.

FREE

The Healing Place, Sacred Heart Hospital • Eau Claire • 715-833-6028 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 6:30-8pm

Pain Management Techniques and Essential Oils

This class will include basic techniques, including EFT and will focus on specific essential oils that help to reduce pain. Included in the fee are two personally created blends, essential oils, supplies and handouts. Workshop is presented by Joyce Sobotta, Certified in Aromatherapy and educator. Register by Nov. 18.

$20

Chippewa Falls High School Library, 735 Terrill , Chippewa Falls (715) 726-2400 Ext 2431

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7-9pm

Breastfeeding Class

This class is an in-depth look at the art of breastfeeding for those who are planning to breastfeed their new baby or are still undecided. The class is taught by lactation consultants.

FREE

Treacy Hall 717-1600 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7-9pm

Caring for the New Family

This class is designed for prenatal couples in their seventh to ninth month and for new postpartum families. Our instructors will address topics of concern such as: feeding baby, bath time, sleep patterns, parenting and signs of illness. A pediatrician or family doctor presents a portion of each class.

$10

Luther Midelfort • Eau Claire • 838-5369 •

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7pm

Crude Impact

Oil is the only reason why our civilizations exist as they do today, and it is running out. This will affect everything that we depend on for survival. Join together for a night of inspiration, creativity, and hope that we can use to ride the wave of change that is sweeping the globe!

FREE

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Applied Arts 210 505-3023

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7pm

CVOA Ostomate Support Group

This group is for ostomates, their families and any other interested persons. For more information, call Leo Court.

FREE

lower level cafeteria, Luther Hospital, 1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire 715-834-2795

 Recreation

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Uncategorized

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7-9pm

Turkey Bowling

Not only is it Girls Nite Out with Karaoke, it's also time to throw some turkeys. Embrace the holiday spirit and knock down some pins to win Miller Lite Prize Packs & Thanksgiving Fixings!

Free

T.G.I. FRiDAYS • Eau Claire • 379-7701 •

 Stage

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7:30pm

A Christmas Carol

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild performs a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas story. "A Christmas Carol" truly sets the holiday stage with Marley's ghost, visits by the three spirits, time travel and the grand conclusion! The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's performances of "A Christmas Carol" are presented in partnership with the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center and State Theatre.

$20 adults, $12 kids under 18

State Theatre • Eau Claire • (715) 832-2787

 Education

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7:30-9pm

UWEC Forum: Tariq Ali- U.S. Foreign Policy

British-Pakistani writer and historian Tariq Ali draws on his extensive research of the key players involved to assess the causes and consequences of Pakistan's political chaos.

$8 general, $6 seniors, $4 kids under 17/students In Advance: $2 kids under 17/students

Zorn Arena, UWEC 836-4833

 Music  Nightlife

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 8pm-2am

Karaoke

Sing your heart out and enjoy the live DJ.

FREE

Butch and Jackie's Bateman Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-9898

 Music

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 8pm

UAC Cabin - Jazz at Night

The Cabin is the scene for some of western Wisconsin’s finest jazz musicians. These crazy cats definitely get down during Jazz at Night in The Cabin, ya' dig?

FREE

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

 Stage

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 8pm

Will Marfori

Will Marfori uses everyday observations to make the ordinary extremely humorous. Growing up the “awkward” kid, Will learned how to make comedy out of almost everything. Insanely talented, Will has been featured in on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, was the winner of the 2004 Carnival of Comedy Challenge, and can be heard on XM Radio, just to name a few.

FREE

Huff's Lounge, Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout Campus, UW-Stout Campus, Menomonie, WI (715) 232-2432

 Stage  Nightlife

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke

Sing and dance and drink and be merry.

FREE

Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433

 Music  Nightlife

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 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 •

 Visual Art

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 •

 Words

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Mixed Media by Amy Krause

No description available.

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  Uncategorized

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

 Visual Art

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 •

 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: Friday, Dec. 5
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Prints from Oaxaca + Poster Offensive 4

"Prints from Oaxaca” features artists from la Universidad Autonoma Benito Juarez de Oaxaca in Mexico. Most of the exhibition's prints were printed from reliefs that the artists carved into sheets of plywood. Other artwork processes include lithography, intaglio, silk screen and monotypes. “Poster Offensive 4” features non-partisan posters by 40 artists. The themes of the posters are peace and democracy.

FREE

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

 Words  Visual Art

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

 Stage

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 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Nov. 24
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The End of A Beginning - Senior Show of Deb D'Souza, Tim Howe, Karen Barthels, and Ashley Sudden

The Senior Show of Debra D'Souza, Timothy Howe, Karen Barthels, and Ashely Suddendorf. The culmination of our BFA degree, come and see our show of fine art paintings, drawings, and prints based on nature and memory.

FREE

Gallery 209, Applied Arts Building, UW- Stout, 415 13th Avenue East, Menomonie (715) 232-2261

 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