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Thursday, Nov. 20
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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7-9am
Blood Pressure Screening
Free blood pressure screenings at the Luther Midelfort kiosk.
FREE
Oakwood Mall • Eau Claire • 836-0044 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9am-5pm
Artist Co-Op Art Sales
The Valley Art Association will hold sales at the former Fiedler's Jewelry Store. Art items for the holidays or anytime.
Grand and Bridge Streets, Chippewa Falls (715) 723-4970
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9:30-11:30am
Knit a Circular Hat
Use circular and double point needles to create a ribbed hat, instructed by Ellen Nelson, former owner of Threade Bear. Register at least a week beforehand. Pattern included. Call for supply list.
$15 members, $22.50 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 10:30-11am
Preschool Storytime - Eau Claire
For the preschool-age child, this 30-minute session includes longer stories and more advanced activities. Kids ages 4 and up may attend unsupervised, but for parents must stay in the library and pick up children immediately following the program. No registration required.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 1pm
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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 1-2pm
MyPryamid - For Kids
Learn how to teach your kids about the different food groups that make up MyPyramid for Kids and find out ways to help your kids make food choices for healthy eating. Please call the Family Resource Center to register.
Free
Family Resource Center, 2105 Heights Drive, Eau Claire (715) 833-1735
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 1:30-5pm
Rosemalers Unite!
Drop in to the Ager House any Thursday afternoon to work on your favorite project and share the companionship of other rosemalers. Beginners to gold medalists are welcome.
$2-3 Contribution
Ager House • Eau Claire • 835-8718 • www.agerhouse.org
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 1:30-4:30pm
Word 2003 for Beginners
Class will cover such things as creating documents, setting margins, changing fonts, naming and savings documents, creating tables, inserting and editing images, and much more. Pre requisite for class is having basic keyboarding skills.
$15 members, $22.50 nonmembers • 55+
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 2-3pm
Pilates
Pilates Increases our awareness of all muscle groups, relieving the strain on those that are often overused. Anna King instructs.
$40 members, $60 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 4:15-5pm
MyBook Cafe
Love to read? Looking for something to do after school? The library is offering an after school book discussion group recommended for kids in 4th and 5th grades. On November 20th we will discuss Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson. Snacks and beverages will be provided! Registration is required.
FREE • Grades 4-5
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 4:30-5:30pm
Poet JD Whitney
Poet JD Whitney, author of the collections What Grandmother Said and Word of Mouth, will be reading his poetry at UW-Stout as a guest in the Department of English and Philosophy's reading series.
FREE
Furlong Gallery, UW-Stout, Applied Arts Building, UW-Stout, Menomonie (715) 232-1498
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 5-8pm
Cooking for Diabetics
Chris Smith, the Diabetic Chef, was a 24-year-old culinary student working at a Manhattan restaurant when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Smith will share his story and demonstrate cooking methods sponsored by Luther Midelfort. Free bussing from Barron, Bloomer, and Hallie is available; call 568-6813.
Free • 838-5818
The Plaza Hotel & Suites • Eau Claire • 834-3181 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 5:30-6:30pm
Grandparents as Parents
Group meetings to provide help and support to grandparents raising youngsters.
First Lutheran Church • Eau Claire • 836-7645
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-9pm
A Toast to Literacy
Participate in a wine tasting and silent auction benefitting Chippewa Valley literacy volunteers.
$50 per person
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club • Altoona • 836-8420 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-9pm
Catya's Trio
Jazzy saxophone sound.
FREE
Fischer's On The Green • Altoona • 832-9711
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-8pm
Drop Spindel Spinning
We will explore spinning history, cover fiber preparation, spindle spinning, and look at different types of spindles. Taught by Jennie Drysdale. Student may bring own top whorl or purchase one at the shop.
$16
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-11pm
Hunk-A-Mania
The perfect Ladies Night! Triple shots specials. Chance to win the VIP room for the night. The Bucks are away so the Does must play! Hunters' Widow Ball! Tickets on sale now! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
$15 In Advance: $12 • 21+
Whiskey Dick Bar & Grill, 943 Harlem St. , Altoona (715) 829-3425
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-9pm
McKenna Ryan's Faith, Hope, Love
Using McKenna's quilting technique for fusible applique and simple piecing, you will have a 12x12 quilt done quickly.
$15 plus required pattern
The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-9pm
Ramada Laff Inn Comedy Club
The Ramada Convention Center presents Ramada Laff Inn Comedy Club with Scott Novotny and David Harris. Doors open at 6:00pm and starts at 7:30. Food will be served till 7:30 and drinks served all night.
In advance: $10 adults, $5 students • 18+
Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 835-6121 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6-8pm
Tragic Times
Parents will explore ways to help young children learn healthy ways to cope with traumatic events. Register by November 19.
Free
River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1841
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6pm
Wine Tasting to Benefit Literacy Volunteers
Literacy Volunteers is a 22-year-old organization with the goal of improving adult literacy through the training of adult volunteers. Literacy Volunteers currently serves Eau Claire, Chippewa, and Dunn counties. Participate in a silent auction, taste wines, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres to raise funds for Literacy Volunteers.
$50
Eau Claire Golf and Country Club. 828 Clubview Ln., Altoona. 834-0222
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6:30-9:30pm
Bluegrass Jam
Acoustic musicians and spectators welcome.
Free
Ojibway Golf & Bowl 736-1194
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6:30-8:30pm
Cozy Weekend Fairisle
Instructor Dianne Read-Jackson will take you step-by-step through two color stranding, steeking and picking up, and knitting button band and neck edge. Check materials list at the shop.
$64
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6:30-8:30pm
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers
International mothering support network with an evangelical Christian focus. Childcare is available.
$5 per session
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 723-2872 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6:30-9:30pm
Ramada Laff Inn Comedy Club
Laugh all night long with two well known comedians, Scott Novotny (former SNL and Strange Brew writer) and David Harris! Food and cash bar available. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm.
$10, $5 students • 18+
Ramada Convention Center, 205 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 855-0856
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm
Gay American Smoke Out Day
In conjunction with the Great American Smoke Out Day, the LGBT Community Center will host an open house to describe the recent tobacco cessation grant received from rm2breathe.org. The film "Queer Lives Up in Smoke" starts at 7:30 followed by topical discussion.
Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center • Eau Claire • 552-5428
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm
Gillen and Turk
An acoustic and electric repertoire bends toward the recognizable folk-rock genre without losing respective idiosyncrasies. Harmonies abound, along with singing that's tough, sincere, and full of heart and soul, are occasionally accented with washboard and mandolin.
FREE
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm
Health Break
Experts will present information about sleep apnea. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by Luther Midelfort.
FREE
Borders Books and Music • Eau Claire • 838-3737 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm-2am
Ladies Night
Enjoy drink specials and karaoke.
FREE
Eisold’s Irvine Bar • Chippewa Falls • 720-1280
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm-2am
Male Revue ~ Midwest Heartbreakers
The ultimate ladies night out! Midwest heartbreakers will be in town for one night only - don't miss it!
$12 advance, $10 door • 21+
Deweys Roadhouse • Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-6023 • www.deweysroadhouse.com
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7-8pm
Medium Class
Do you see ghosts? Do you feel spirits? Come and learn more about this mysterious world and confirm your connection with loved ones who have passed and angels that are with you. Registration required by Nov. 19.
Free
Heaven Sent Hypnotherapy, 3548 Cypress Street, Eau Claire (715) 833-1096
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm
Mended Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Support Group
This group is for people who have heart disease or have undergone cardiac surgery. The group is also for families and other interested people.
FREE
lower level cafeteria, Luther Hospital, 1221 Whipple St., Eau Claire 715-838-6320
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7pm
PanAfrica: Across the Sahara in 1941 with Author, Tom Culbert
In 1941 hundreds of civilian American employees of Pan American Airlines went to war in Africa to carry out secret missions for the Allies. Author, Tom Culbert relays their stories, drawing from his own 21 years of service in the US Air Force. The Eau Claire native spent more than five years living and working in Africa. Join Culbert in reliving these adventures.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5004 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 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
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7:30pm
Eau Claire Children's Theatre: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Based on audience surveys of shows patrons would most like to see ECCT produce again, this was the show that received the most votes! First presented in the summer of 2006, ECCT was the first area group to bring Disney’s masterpiece to the Chippewa Valley. Based on the extremely popular Disney movie, this Broadway version is full of music, color, dance and spectacular special effects. Characters like Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Belle and the Beast and songs like “Gaston”, “Belle”, “Be Our Guest” and the familiar title song make this a fitting show to kick off the 20th Anniversary Season.
$18 adults, $16 seniors, $8 kids
State Theatre 839-8877
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7:30-9pm
Music at the Hill
Every Thursday, musicians from across the area will be brought together in an informal atmosphere to provide patrons with an evening of smooth sounds and conversation. The emphasis will be on a mixture of music; light blues & rock, jazz, folk, and other popular genres. The event will be outside on our beautiful deck when the weather permits, and yes. . . the Tiki Bar will be open! When the weather starts to turn, we’ll move inside.
FREE
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre • Eau Claire • 836-8184 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 8pm-1am
Party Hits with DJ John
Ladies Night + requests all night long.
Free • 21+
Pioneer Grill & Saloon • Menomonie • 235-9927 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 8pm
The Wars of 1812 + The Softrocks
Their indie-rock vibes, mixed with new mellow, yet intriguing combinations just make you want to sway along with the riffs and hum along with the smart lyrics.
FREE
The Underground, Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout • Menomonie • (715) 232-2432 • bdp.uwstout.edu
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 8-10pm
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of everything from current events and pop culture to geography in a three-round contest where teams compete for prizes. Enjoy the mini gameshows between rounds.
FREE
Wigwam Tavern • Eau Claire • 834-9061 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9pm-2am
DJ + Karaoke
With AV Live.
FREE
The Village Tavern. 32 W. Spring St. Chippewa Falls. 723-3009
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9pm-2am
Karaoke
Sing, dance, drink and be merry.
FREE
Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9pm-1am
Karaoke
sing, dance, be merry
FREE
T&C Roundabout, 8685 Hwy 124, Chippewa Falls 723-2709
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9pm-2am
Live DJ
Live DJ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night.
Free • 21+
Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9pm
The Klenz/Walk Jazz Sextet
The Sextet features original tunes, classic jazz standards, a composers night, frequent guest artists, a jam session, funk, soul, nu-jazz, eclectic... anything from D’Angelo to Zappa and everything in between.
FREE
Eau Claire House of Rock • Eau Claire • 838-0158 •
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9:30pm-2am
Karaoke
Bring your friends and belt it out.
FREE
Court 'n' House • Eau Claire • 832-5478
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 10pm
Last Known Whereabouts
Last Known Whereabouts are a bluegrass band based out of the Minneapolis area that has strong roots of blues, rock and funk that clearly helps shape their unique and fresh sound.
FREE • 21+
The Waterfront Bar & Grill, 512 Crescent, Menomonie (715) 235-6541
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 10pm
Last Known Whereabouts
Last Known Whereabouts is the perfect example of a northwoods string band with influences as diverse as the people, ranging from funk, to bluegrass and classic rock, to swing, jazz and blues!
FREE • 21+
Waterfront Bar & Grill • Menomonie • (715) 235-6541
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
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
Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Check with venue for hours.
Mixed Media by Amy Krause
No description available.
FREE
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com
Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 1
Check with venue for hours.
Susanne Schroeder: Fine Art Flower & Nature Photography
Owner of Bruce, Wisconsin's Clear Creek Nursery, photographer Susanne Schroeder's works display moments of natural beauty in flowers, bugs, cats, dogs, and landscapes.
Avalon Floral • Eau Claire • 838-8880 • www.flowersbyavalon.com
Event Ends: Monday, Sep. 7
Check with venue for hours.
Family Fun Zone
A program offered for accompanied children ages 6mo to 6yr. Enjoy open play on a large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning.
kids $2.50, adults FREE
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 552-1200 •
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 •
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