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Saturday, Feb. 6 • 4-8pm
Kiwanis Wine, Beer and Cheese Tasting Gala
A new year, and a new chance to meet with friends while enjoying the best of food and drink offered by local merchants. Sample from a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, and many fine wines and beers from. Tickets available at the door, or from any Kiwanis member.
• 21+
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center • Chippewa Falls • 723-2201 (Jennifer) • www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com
Saturday, Feb. 6 • 6-8pm
North High School's Annual Medieval Dinner
The Husky Moon Theatre Company of North High School is pleased to present the romantic comedy "A Zany Little Thing Called Love". Prince Charming has lost his charm, the Jester has lost his jest, and the royal scribe has had a messy break-up. With knights, damsels, wenches and all that Merry Olde Englande Stuffe.
$15 • all ages
Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Dr, Eau Claire 833-0140
Saturday, Feb. 6 • 7:30pm
Comedy show with Bob Zany & Tim Cavanaugh
Bob Zany and Tim Cavanaugh are regulars on the Bob & Tom Show and have made hundreds of national TV and radio appearances. Bob was also on the popular show "Last Comic Standing". Bob and Tim will be at Metropolis Resort for two hilarious shows on February 6. A portion of ticket sales from this comedy show will be donated to the club.
$15, $30/6pm dinner buffet + 7:30 show
Metropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire (888) 861-6001
Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-8pm
Tuesday Tasting
Celebrate every Tuesday in February with wine tasting from around the world, great food, friends and a cozy wood burning fireplace.
Free • 21+
Mona Lisa's Restaurant • Eau Claire • 839-8969 •
Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-8pm
Winter Soups and Stews
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian to get ideas for healthy comfort foods for the winter. Learn how to make soups with healthy ingredients to be high in fiber and lower in sodium. Use seasonal foods in soups and stews and take home recipes.
FREE
2nd Floor Conference Room, Festival Foods, 3007 London Rd, Eau Claire 838-1000
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 7pm
Open Hearts for Haiti Concert and Dessert Extravagance
The concert will feature music by Acoustic Grace, a 9-piece praise band, along with decadent chocolate desserts, coffee and tea. A Love Offering will be taken to help alleviate the suffering of the people of Haiti.
• all ages
Zion United Methodist Church • Chippewa Falls • 723-3639
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 6-9pm
Chow Down for Charity at The View
12 weeks, 12 Charities on Thursday nights. Come for a buffet style dinner with raffles, prizes and giveaways. All proceeds go to the featured weekly charity.
$5
The Wissota View • Chippewa Falls • 723-5356 • wissotaview.com
Friday, Feb. 12 • 4-7pm
St. Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry
All you can eat fish fry! The menu includes baked or batter-fried fish, baked potatoes, french fries, baked beans, green beans, veggies, dessert, coffee and milk. Mac and cheese is available for children. Carryouts are available for $8 by calling 832-2504, ext. 130.
$9 adults, $8 seniors, $4 children 6-12, FREE ages 5 and younger
Father Agnew Parish Center • Eau Claire
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 9am-1pm
Menomonie Winter Farmers Market
Offering you a monthly opportunity to purchase farm fresh vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, crafts and other farm products direct from the local area farmers who produce them. All vendor fees go to the Interfaith Food Pantry.
Free
Christ Lutheran Church, 1306 Wilcox Street, Menomonie 265-4271 Ext 1348
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 5pm
Gifts of the Heart Benefit
Buffet dinner as well as a silent and live auction. Proceeds fund the Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area. Register by phone or at www.rcmc-mhs.org.
$35
Off Broadway Banquet Center • Menomonie • 231-3004 (Diane) •
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 6pm-midnight
Mid-Winter Mardi Gras
Raffle Grand Prize $5k, 2nd Prize $2k, 3rd is $1k. Twenty door prizes of $100 each (must be present to win door prizes). Costumes welcome. For two, unlimited drinks, play money and raffle ticket before Feb. 5, $125 (after, $150); single dinner with beverages, raffle ticket, play money before Feb. 5, $112 (after, $125. Raffle ticket only, $100.
• 21+
McDonell Central Catholic High School, 1316 Bel Air Boulevard, Chippewa Falls 723-0538 Ext 301
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 6:30-11pm
Hearts are Wild
Premium dinner buffet with carving station. At 8pm, music and dancing with the Walk/Klenz Sextet and free casino-style gaming. Grand prize drawing at 11pm. Register by Feb. 9.
$75/couple, $45/single
Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 839-8877 •
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 7pm
Dinner With A Ghost: Cupid's Edition
Enjoy a dinner for two so good it's scary, followed by a discussion of tantalizing cases by Authors Chris Wiener and Clarence Rice and the team featured on Animal Planet's "The Haunted." See ghostly pictures, hear voices from the other side and watch video of the unexplainable. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 6.
$40, $50 per couple
Eisold's Irvine Bar, 130 Fleet St, Chippewa Falls 379-9977
Sunday, Feb. 14 • 8:30-11:30am
Pancake Breakfast + Sheepshead Tournament
St. Peter School annual "Sweetheart" Pancake Breakfast followed by the Tilden Lions Sheephead/Euchre Tourney.
$6 ages 10-adult, $3 ages 4-9, free for ages 3 and younger
St. Peter's Catholic Church, 11358 County Highway Q, Chippewa Falls
Sunday, Feb. 14 • 9am-2pm
Chippewa Valley Water Color Artists' Annual Show + French Toast Breakfast
The Chippewa Valley Water Color Artists' annual show takes place the same time as BCR's French Toast Breakfast. Approximately 25 members will show work that they have completed while painting once a month at the BCR. Cards and small art pieces will be on sale.
Free
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 839-0618 • beavercreekreserve.org
Sunday, Feb. 14 • 1-5pm
Valentine's Ball - Howie Sturtz together with the Rhythm Playboys
Experience two of Western Wisconsin's most popular musical icons together for a special day at the Palladium Ballroom in Osseo, WI. Howie Sturz leader and frontman of the famed Howie Sturtz Orchestra will team up with the Rhythm Playboys to perform an afternoon of dancing, friendship and music that will span decades of hits. Dinner 4-6pm.
$10
Palladium Ballroom, Park Ave, Osseo 533-1968
Sunday, Feb. 14 • 2-4pm
A Sweet Afternoon
The Friends of the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra are hosting a Valentines Day benefit for the ECCO. Music includea soprano Mitra Sadeghpour, mezzo Jessica Riley, tenor Mark Mowry, and baritone Robert Knight-all singing of love and accompanied by pianist Barbara Young. Luscious desserts included in a salon type setting.
$25
Dulany Inn, Davies Center, UWEC 962-4010
Sunday, Feb. 14 • 3-5pm
Free Tea Tasting for Valentine's
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Infinitea Teahouse with a free tea tasting put on by the owners. This is a great way to spend an interesting date, or to simply get out and about on a Sunday afternoon and try something different.
Free
Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand, Eau Claire 514-1975
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-8pm
Focus on Fat Store Tour
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian, during "Heart Health" month for a one hour store tour "Focus on Fat". Learn dietary recommendations for fat, saturated, and trans fat. Find out about healthy fats like olive oil, canola oil, and omega 3's, discover how to choose healthy fats and limit saturated and trans fats.
Free
2nd Floor Conference Room, Festival Foods, 3007 London Rd, Eau Claire 838-1000
Thursday, Feb. 18 • 1-3pm
Winter Carnival 2010: Hot Beverage Bash
Visit with Winter Carnival sponsors and warm up with a free hot chocolate or hot cider beverage.
Campus mall, UWEC 836-2970
Thursday, Feb. 18 • 6-9pm
2nd Annual Wine Tasting presented by United Way's Emerging Leaders
A classic night of hors d'oeuvres, drinks and entertainment to benefit United Way of Greater Eau Claire. This year's event includes wine, beer and food pairings, live musical entertainment and a variety of silent auction items! A catered meal by Shanghai Bistro for 12 people will be auctioned off during the live auction. Tickets are limited.
$30, $50 per couple • 21+
America's Best Value Inn, 809 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire 834-5043
Friday, Feb. 19 • 11am-1pm
Winter Carnival 2010: Chili Feed
Co-sponsored by the Environmental Adventure Center.
Veranda, Davies Center, UWEC 836-2970
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 8am-1pm
Hotcakes for Haiti
Proceeds to Red Cross for Haitian Earthquake Relief. Students, use declining balance card. Pancakes, sausage links, coffee, juice, milk. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Service Center.
$5, students can use their declining balance card, and under 5 eat FREE
Terrace Cafeteria, Davies Center, UW- Eau Claire, Eau Claire 836-2261
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 12:01-3:30pm
Authentic South Indian Meal
Serving authentic Indian meal consists of Lamb, Fried rice, Poori, chickpea curry and dessert. Come and enjoy the taste of South Indian dishes.
$8 adults, $5 kids under 11
VFW post, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 864-9750
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 2pm
Chili Cook-off Contest
Sign up at 2pm, judging at 3pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 20.
$5/entry (one gallon of chili) • 21+
Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Praire View Rd, Lake Hallie 726-3030
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 5pm-2:30am
Mardi Gras Live Southern Jazz and Cajun Food Buffet
This is going to be the first ever real Mardi gras celebration in the area with Southern-style jazz performed by the Walk/Klenz sextet all night and an excellent and very authentic cajun buffet line set up with the Chef serving the food. Bring your beads and wear a costume and join us @ Haymarket Grill for a wonderful evening of music food and fun.
$12
Haymarket Grill, 101 Graham Ave., Eau Claire 552-3400
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 5pm
Memorial Orchestra Italian Dinner
Now in its twelfth year, the annual Italian Dinner has become renowned for it’s warm atmosphere, fine cuisine and excellent entertainment. Enhanced by an elegant Italian décor and candlelit tables which transformed the Memorial Commons, serving lasagna (with vegetarian option), bread, salad, dessert and coffee or milk. Entertainment provided by Memorial Orchestra Students.
$12 adults, $6 kids under 18
Memorial High School, 2225 Keith Street, Eau Claire 833-6364
Sunday, Feb. 21 • 7:30-10:30am
Pancake Breakfast
We invite you to join us for pancakes, sausage, juice & applesauce. Join us as we listen to our guest speaker, Terrie Hanke, share her experience in the Iditerod Dog Sled Race. Freewill offering. All proceeds go to the Good Shepherd 2010 Summer Youth Mission Trip.
Free
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1120 Cedar St, Eau Claire 834-2959
Monday, Feb. 22 • 6pm-9:30am
I Thirst For Haiti Gala
If there were a tangible, effective way our city could help people in Haiti, would you be involved? Help raise money and volunteers for a water purification unit and team to go to Haiti. Dinner, Live Art, silent auction, live project demo, and live music from Greg Gilbertson, The Michael Rambo Project and The Sean Carey Trio. For more info, visit http://www.ithirstforhaiti.com or http://www.edgeoutreach.org.
Water's Edge Restaurant, 9504 County Highway S South, Chippewa Falls 723-0161
Monday, Feb. 22 • 7-8:15pm
Coffee Tasting Seminar
Taste for yourself the five characteristics that distinguish coffees from different world growing regions. Learn about different roasts, brewing methods, and how to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. Receive a free quarter pound of Gloria Jean's Coffee when you attend. Advance registration required. Call or RSVP on Facebook at Gloria Jean's Coffees - Eau Claire.
Free
Gloria Jean's Coffees, Oakwood Mall, Eau Claire 833-0040
Wednesday, Feb. 24 • 6-8pm
Beat the Winter Blues
Enjoy refreshments and appetizers and terrific Blugold door prizes, and music by The Swinging Babylonians, all compliments of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. RSVP by Feb. 19 to Jane Larson by sending e-mail to alumni@uwec.edu.
Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill & Steaks • Eau Claire • 836-3266 •
Friday, Feb. 26 • 5-10pm
5th Annual Aldo Leopold Banquet
This fantastic gathering of persons young to old is designed to pass the land legacy torch to the next generation and to support the bicycling program at UW-Eau Claire. The evening will be a blend of introducing the Leopold land ethic, exquisite dining on wild game recipes (with vegetarian options) and the fabulous music of Warren plus many guest appearances.
Westgate Sportsman Club • Eau Claire • 836-3727 or 832-4548 •
Saturday, Feb. 27 • 6-9pm
The Creamery's Monthly Wine Dinner
This monthly wine dinner provides seven courses of fabulous exotic and specialized eats, making for a 3-4 hour affair. Each dinner is different; check website for this month's theme.
$95/person with wine, $65/person without wine
The Creamery Restaurant & Inn • Downsville • 664-8354 •
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 6:30-8pm
Wellness Rocks - Family Cooking Class
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday in the kitchen with your child while you both discover that nutritious snacks and meals can be tasty. Instructed by Susan Turgeson, Family and Consumer Science teacher, Menomonie Area School District. Space is limited. Parent must accompany his/her child to class.
Menomonie High School • Menomonie • 233-7464
Saturday, Mar. 6 • 11am-2pm
2010 Empty Bowls
Patrons receive a handmade ceramic bowl and a homemade soup lunch. Funds of the lunch and bowls plus a silent art auction will raise funds for the Interfaith Food Pantry, the House of Hope, and Menomonie Area Bread for the World. A variety of music, displays and children’s activities.
$15 bowl + lunch, $5 lunch only
Menomonie Middle School • Menomonie • 235-2920 • msd.k12.wi.us
Saturday, Mar. 6 • 12:01-3:30pm
Indian Cuisine
Enjoy the fine Indian cuisine at an affordable price. Menu includes chicken, egg and cauliflower and potato curry. All dishes are made with freshly made Indian spices. Meal comes with fried rice, dessert and a drink.
$7.50 adults, $5.50 kids under 12
VFW Post, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 864-9750
Sunday, Mar. 7 • 12:01pm
GUYS & DOLLS Senior Luncheon
Hosted by the Eau Claire Childrens Theatre, this senior luncheon includes the Ramada’s spectacular Sunday brunch, tax, tip, and a ticket to the 1:30pm matinee performance of Guys And Dolls. Reservations must be made and paid for by March 2.
$24.95 seniors • 60+
Ramada Convention Center, 205 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 839-8877
Tuesday, Mar. 9 • 7-8pm
Eating Right From the Ground Up Class
For National Nutrition Month, join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian to discover the foundations of eating right. Learn the latest nutrition recommendations, get ideas and recipes to make a healthful diet work for you and your family.
Free
Festival Foods' 2nd floor conference room, 3007 Mall Dr, Eau Claire 838-1000
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 9am-1pm
Menomonie Winter Farmers Market
Offering you a monthly opportunity to purchase farm fresh vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, crafts and other farm products direct from the local area farmers who produce them. All vendor fees go to the Interfaith Food Pantry.
Free
Grace Episcopal Church, E4357 451st Avenue, Menomonie 265-4271 Ext 1348
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 10-11:30am
Zoom Balls
Enjoy a lecture on ways to reduce the need for sugary/caffeinated foods to get energized. We'll discuss sleep, insulin resistance, powdered herbs and homeopathic remedies that help with energy. We'll also focus on alternatives, and make zoom balls, rejuvenating herbs snuck into a base of almond butter, cashew butter and honey.
$20 (sliding scale)
Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd.
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 6-9pm
Mediterranean Potluck
Look up some recipes and create an appetizer, entree, dessert, or beverage with a Mediterranean theme.
FREE
LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-LGBT
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 7-10pm
Chippewa Valley Better Brewers
We invite you to attend one of our gatherings to find out how easy it is to make really good home brew including beer and wines while meeting a great bunch of people as well. All you have to do is appreciate good beer, wine, meads, or hard ciders. At this gathering we will be judging ales and ciders.
FREE • 21+
Cap-N-Corks • Eau Claire • 832-6942
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 7am-1pm
Boy Scout Troop 15 Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, famous sausage balls, orange juice, coffee, milk, applesauce and cheese. Also enjoy a bake sale with Main Street pies, cakes, bars, breads, and much more.
Adults: $6, Children (5-10): $3, Children 5 and under: Free
Central Lutheran Church • Chippewa Falls • 723-9336 •
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 9am-noon
Altoona VFW Breakfast
Come and enjoy 'All you can eat breakfast" with your local veterans.
$7 adults, $4 kids under 10
Altoona VFW, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 835-8643
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 11am-1pm
Meat Raffle Sundays
Come on down for your chance to win steaks, roasts, crab legs and more.
Jake's Supper Club • Menomonie • 235-2465 • jakessupperclub.com
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 11:30am-2pm
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, with dinner, music & entertainment. Meal of roast glazed corned beef, horseradish sauce, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, salad, rolls, dessert & beverage; alternate is spaghetti. Beer & wine available for purchase.
$8 adults, $4 kids under 10
St. Patrick's Cafeteria, 322 Fulton St., Eau Claire 834-4920
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 4:30-7:30am
VFW Irish Feed
VFW Irish feed, serving corned beef and cabbage.
$6
Altoona VFW, 1419 Lynn Ave., Altoona 835-8643
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 8am
Fanny HIll Comedy Club
Comedy Night at Fanny Hill. In addition, for St. Patrick's day, Fanny Hill offers a St. Patrick's Day menu along with their regular menu. Dining opens at 5pm.
$10
Fanny Hill • Eau Claire • 836-8184 •
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 11-2am
O'Leary's Pub and KP Katering Annual Irish Buffet
Come join O'Leary's Pub and KP Katering as we have our annual St. Patricks Day traditional Irish luncheon and dinner buffet featuring corned beef and cabbage, make your own ruebens, and all of the side items. Call ahead service is recommended for carry out.
$10.95 adults
O'Leary's Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 834-6611
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 4pm-2am
Get Lucky @ FRiDAY'S
Come join us for our 2nd Annual ST. Patty's Celebration featuring tons of giveaways, specials, Karaoke from 9pm-1am, the Jameson Girls from 10pm-midnight and St. Patty's Trivia throughout the night. Come drink some Shamrock Green Miller Lite, Get a complementary Killians Glass (w/ purchase while supplies last) and GET LUCKY @ FRiDAY'S.
FREE • 21+
FRiDAYS, 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire 830-1424
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 5-8pm
March Mediterranean Mixer
A sampling of European wines and Mediterranean food. Chair massage will be available. The EC Shimmies' belly dancers will be on site for belly dancing entertainment, plus Eclectica on Grand will be present providing Henna Tattoos.
FREE
Cadeaux Custom Baskets & Unique Gifts • Eau Claire • 514-2236 • www.cadeauxgifts.com
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 7-8pm
Label Reading Made Easy Store Tour
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian for the "Label Reading Made Easy" store tour and get all your questions about food labels answered. Learn about the different types of information on food labels such as nutrient and health claims, as well as nutrition facts and how to compare two products to make healthy choices.
FREE
Festival Foods' 2nd floor conference room, 3007 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 838-1000
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 8-10am
Pancake Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society's Team Heart 'N' Soul will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the Applebee's Restaurant here in Eau Claire.
$5 all you can eat
Applebee's Restaurant, 4745 Golf Rd, Eau Claire 833-7061
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 5-7pm
Wine Tasting
Pour some wine into your mouth at the Pourhouse.
The Pourhouse • Elk Mound • 917-1020 •
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 5-7pm
Treat + Tweet
An electronic Open House featuring a Treat (food and beverages) and a request to Tweet (post a review on Twitter or Facebook) about the amenities of the sponsoring business refreshments, setting, ambience, staff, etc. Who should attend? Twitter/Facebook account holders with 50+ followers/friends. Register by Mar. 24. Bring your mobile device.
FREE • 21+
Gordy's County Market, 2717 Birch Street, Eau Claire 836-8246
Friday, Mar. 26 • 5:30pm
Kick Up Your Heels: Eau Claire County Democratic Party's March Gala
Come for food, fun, political hoopla and raffle. Speaker: Greg Morrian Chanters. Cash bar begins a 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and the program begins at 7:30pm. RSVP at the Dem Office at 405 S. Barstow, Eau Claire WI.
single $30, couple $55, student $15
Westgate Sportsman Club • Eau Claire • 852-0330 •
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 10am-noon
Coffee Mixer
Join us to taste & learn more about healthy coffee. Not only is this coffee good for you but people have been reporting some wonderful side effects like slimming down and reducing skin problems such as acne. All coffee is available for 50% off. Open House from 12-7pm for those that can't make the morning time. Brunch served plus hot & iced coffee along with green tea & hot chocolate will be sampled. RSVP: Julie Geigle, 715-833-1096 or geiglej@yahoo.co
FREE
Heaven Sent Healing, 3548 Cypress St, Eau Claire 833-1096
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 3-10pm
20th Annual NWTF Conservation Banquet
The proceeds from this banquet help fund projects in our community and benefits the wild turkey in Wisconsin. See indianheadnwtf.com for details. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 27.
$30 kids under 17, $60 Dinner and 1 year membership
Trail Lodge Hotel and Suites, 3340 Mondovi Rd , Eau Claire 797-3325
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 6pm
Purr & Paw Hollywood Bash
This is an annual fundraiser for the Chippewa County Humane Association. Social hour at 6pm, buffet dinner at 7pm with program and music/karaoke to follow. Silent auction/raffles from 6:30-8:30pm. Featured Raffles include: 1/2 angus steer, full size Weber gas grill, upright freezer, and more. Reservations recommended.
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center • Chippewa Falls • 720-4305, 382-4832 • www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com
Sunday, Mar. 28 • 1:30-3:30pm
Maple Syrup Sunday
Bring the family to explore the tradition of maple sugaring with a guided tour of the sugar bush. Learn about what trees to tap, how to tap, carry and boil the sap. Finish with a taste of fresh maple syrup over ice cream.
$8/adult, $3/child; members: $5/adult, $2/child
Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212
Tuesday, Apr. 6
Annual Gaylord Nelson EarthGreen Dinner
See contact info for start time. Dan Masterpole will be honored for his key role in developing and guiding Chippewa County’s model stewardship program. Keynote speaker at the event will be Joe Knight, Leader-Telegram reporter who will read excerpts from his book Frozen Assets. The presentation and program will follow an Italian dinner.
$20 adult, $15 child
First Congregational UCC • Eau Claire • 835-4829 • firstucceauclaire.org
Wednesday, Apr. 7 • 6:30-9pm
"Meat" and Greet with Josh Rushlo
Enjoy an Oliva cigar, Kobe steak, and a glass of beer or wine and meet Josh Rushlo from Oliva Cigar Family & NUB Cigars. Food at 6:30pm and we're smokin' at 7pm. Must be 18 to smoke and 21 to drink. See website or call Dustin for more details. Advance ticket purchase is required. Registration required, deadline: April 6th.
$20 adults • 18
The Coffee Grounds, 3460 Mall Drive, Highway 93, Eau Claire 834-1733
Thursday, Apr. 8 • noon
Kris Becker Retirement Luncheon
Join the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce in showing our appreciation to Kris Becker, executive director of United Way of Greater Eau Claire, at a retirement luncheon. This event is open to anyone, not just Chamber members. Reservations required by April 6.
$25 per person which will cover the meal, tax, gratuity and a gift for Kris
Holiday Inn Campus Area • Eau Claire • 834-1204 •
Friday, Apr. 9 • 6:30-9pm
The Coffee Grounds' 19th Anniversary Celebration and 16th Annual Wine Tasting
Enjoy all sorts of deals and events from April 3-11. April 9 features The Coffee Grounds' 16th Annual Wine Tasting. April 10th boasts 19% off storewide excluding alcohol purchases, and April 11th features 19% off growlers and tap beers, plus experience The Coffee Grounds' new tap system.
wine tasting: $37.50 + tax, advance purchase required
The Coffee Grounds • Eau Claire • 834-1733 •
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 9am-1pm
Menomonie Winter Farmers Market
Offering you a monthly opportunity to purchase farm fresh vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, crafts and other farm products direct from the local area farmers who produce them. All vendor fees go to the Interfaith Food Pantry.
FREE
Menomonie United Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Drive, Menomonie 265-4271 Ext 1348
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 9am-1pm
Winter Farmers Markets
Mark your calendars for the 2009-2010 Winter Farmer's Markets. New this year is that each market will be held in the same location convenient to downtown Eau Claire at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Take advantage of these monthly opportunities to purchase high quality local vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry and other farm products direct from the farmers who produce them.
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 2-7pm
1st Annual Spaghetti Feed
This event and fundraiser for The Chippewa Valley Predators includes an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Buffet, raffles, a silent auction, and so much more!
$7 • all ages
The View on Lake Wissota, 17779 Cty Hwy X, Chippewa Falls 861-5200
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 6-11pm
15th Annual Rotary Fest: A Wine, Beer and Food Extravaganza
Join us for a great evening of wine and beer tasting. Try some local brews, wines and food from unique area restaurants and caterers. Raffles, door prizes and silent auction offerings. The Cutaways will provide entertainment for your dancing pleasure. Proceeds this year will be given to Interfaith Volunteers and Boyceville Food Pantries.
$35 adults • 21+
VisionQuest, N4439 440th St., Menomonie 235-9177
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 6-9pm
Dinner/Concert: Yata & Mike Quick
Mexican dinner at 6pm, then a concert by Yata & Mike Quick at 7pm.
$8 dinner only, music only $10, both for $15
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St, Eau Claire 836-0010
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 6-9pm
Saturday Night Pot Luck
Social pot luck. Attendees should bring an Asian/Oriental-style appetizer, entree or dessert to share.
FREE
LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 552-LGBT
Sunday, Apr. 11 • 11am-3pm
Chippewa Fire District Hallie St 1 Chicken Dinner
Also includes raffle prizes and a silent auction.
$5-$8 • nowak18@sbcglobal.net
Hallie Town Hall, 13033 30th Ave., Lake Hallie 720-6886
Sunday, Apr. 11 • 7-9pm
3rd Annual Evening of Wine & Cheese
A new addition to the event this year will feature the Eau Claire Festival of Beer. Guests have the opportunity to sample many different wines, beers, meats, cheeses, and other hors d'oeuvres, plus a silent auction, live music, and a white chocolate fountain. RSVP required.
$30 for one, $50 for two
HOM Furniture • Eau Claire • 855-0081
Sunday, Apr. 11 • 7-9pm
An Evening of Wine & Cheese
Please join us for an evening of Wine & Cheese. A new addition this year is the Eau Claire Festival of Beers. The event features eleven wine tasting tables, five beer tasting tables, plenty of food, and a white chocolate fountain. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 10.
$30 adults, $50 Couples • 21+
HOM Furniture, 2921 Mall Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54701 855-0081
Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-8pm
Easy Ways with Fruits
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian for the "Easy Ways with Fruits" session. Eierman will present ways to add more fruit into you family's meals. Get tips for using more fruit in your spring and summer meals, learn practical fruit selection techniques and quick preparation methods and take-home easy spring and summer fruit recipes.
FREE
Festival Foods, second floor conference room, 3007 Mall Dr, Eau Claire 838-1000
Thursday, Apr. 15 • 4-8pm
Ski Sprites Spaghetti Feed
This Ski Sprites fundraiser is a great place to get all you can eat spaghetti. Plus get to know our team and consider joining Ski Sprites to water ski all summer. This is a great place to learn more about becoming a Ski Sprite.
$5
VFW on Starr Ave., 1300 Starr Ave., Eau Claire 559-0309
Friday, Apr. 16 • 9am-6pm
Rummage & Bake Sale for Dunn County Humane Society
All proceeds benefit the Dunn county Humane Society.
FREE
Christ Lutheran Church, 1306 Wilcox, Menomonie 664-8439
Friday, Apr. 16 • 4:30-7:30pm
New England Style Fish Boil
All you can eat New England Style Fish Boil. Due to popular demand, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will we holding another fish boil in the school cafeteria. Carry-outs available. Boil includes red potatoes, carrots, onions, cole slaw, macaroni & cheese, Vienna Bread, ice cream cup and beverage.
$8.50 adults, $5 students
Immaculate Conception Parish, 1722 Highland Ave., Eau Claire 835-9935
Saturday, Apr. 17 • 10-11:30am
Nourishing Roots: Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
Mineral Infusion: Learn how to nourish your bones, tendons and ligaments with foods, herbs and spices. Leave with a mineral-rich tea blend. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 16.
$25
Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd, eau claire 514-2673
Saturday, Apr. 17 • noon-3:30pm
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Dine-in or take-out. Chicken plate or lamb plate or veggie plate. Meal served with rice, curry, wheat tortilla, yogurt salad, and drink. Menu: Fried rice, chicken curry (spicy), lamb curry (spicy), potato curry, puri (wheat tortilla) and Raitha (yogurt salad).
$6 adults
VFW Club, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 864-9750
Saturday, Apr. 17 • 6pm
A Summer’s Evening in Tuscany
Artisanal food, Italian wines and music inspired by the landscape, history, and art of Tuscany will be featured at the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association’s Fourth Annual “Savoring the Arts” fundraiser. Begin with appetizers, cocktails and a silent auction, stroll through the 45th Annual Spring Art Show, then enjoy three-course meal at 7pm with music by Cathy Statz and Elaine Mann.
$75 per person
Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 715-726-9000 •
Tuesday, Apr. 20 • 7-9am
Volunteers through the Aging & Disability Resource Center Open House Appreciation Breakfast
RSVP required before April 13, 2010.
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 839-4763 (Debbie) •
Tuesday, Apr. 20 • 4:30-7pm
Spring Ham Loaf Supper, Quilt and Bake Sale
Ham loaf, baby.
Adults $8.50 Children 5-10, $3.50, preschool children FREE
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St, Chippewa Falls
Tuesday, Apr. 20 • 6pm
Take Back the Night
Reclaim the Streets and speak out against sexual violence. There will be music, food, guest speakers, open mic, and a march down Water Street. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Let’s end sexual violence and make our community safe for everyone.
Owen Park • Eau Claire • 723-1138 or 800-400-7020
Tuesday, Apr. 20 • 6:30-9pm
Save a Cat, Eat a Cow: Burger Eat Off for the Humane Society
Contestants have an hour to consume the most 6oz patties. Contestants range from members of the police department, radio personnel, to UWEC athletes. Also included, live music, raffles, and tons of fun. Come and share in all the excitement and donate to the good cause.
Milwaukee Burger Company • Eau Claire • 834-6503
Wednesday, Apr. 21 • 5:30-7:30pm
GMAYP Beer & Wine Tasting
Beer and Wine Tasting by Zanzibar Restaurant and Pub and Lucette Brewing Company LLC. Guests will be able to sample 4 different wines and 3 different beers and will hear from both businesses a little background on how they got started and what they have to offer. RSVP needed by April 9th.
$5 GMAYP Members / $10 Non-Members
Fuzzy's Bar and Grill • Menomonie • 556-1539 •
Wednesday, Apr. 21 • 7-8pm
Foods for Bone Health Store Tour
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian for a one-hour store tour to get all questions about bone health answered. Learn about dietary recommendations that promote bone health, tour the store to identify food sources of calcium and vitamin D, and get tips on how to work these foods into your diet.
FREE
Festival Foods, second floor conference room, 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire 838-1000
Thursday, Apr. 22 • 4:30-8pm
Ski Sprites Spaghetti Feed
Great food, great people. All you can eat.
$5, kids under six eat FREE
Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire 559-0309
Thursday, Apr. 22 • 5-7pm
Treat & Tweet
An electronic Open House featuring a Treat (food and beverages) and a request to Tweet (post a review on Twitter or Facebook) about the amenities of the sponsoring business refreshments, setting, ambience, staff, etc. Who should attend? Twitter/Facebook account holders with 50+ followers/friends. Register by Mar. 24. Bring your mobile device.
Free • 21+
Simply Cakes • Lake Hallie • 514-4549
Thursday, Apr. 22 • 6:30-8pm
Deceptively Delicious Cooking Classes
Learn how to sneak healthy foods into your children's favorite meals and snacks. Instructed by Susan Turgeson, Family and Consumer Science teacher, Menomonie Area School District. Adults only. Space is limited.
Menomonie High School • Menomonie
Friday, Apr. 23 • 4-6:30pm
Indian Cuisine Class
Vegetable Pakoras (onions, eggplant, cauliflower and spinach), Green Chutney, stuffed potato parantha (potato-filled flat bread), Kheer (delicious rice pudding). About the Presenter: Veena Chadha, native of India has been cooking since the age of 14 and would like to share her expertise with you. Register by Apr. 21.
$35 in advance
The Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Road, Eau Claire 529-3061
Thursday, Apr. 29
Ladies Night in the City
Visit many home-based business booths including Silpada, Miche, Pampered Chef and more. Includes live entertainment throughout the night as well as Martini and other drink specials.
$40 vendors
Metropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire (888) 861-6001
Friday, Apr. 30 • 6-8pm
Wheat Wonderland
With over 25 different wheat beers, we will display the spectrum of what wheat can do for a beer. Tickets are required and need to be purchased in advance. Price includes a free Ayinger Glass and simple food pairings. Registration required.
$20 • 21+
The Coffee Grounds, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 834-1733
Saturday, May. 1 • 7:30am-1pm
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market
Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and more.
Phoenix Park pavillions, corner of Madison and Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire
Saturday, May. 1 • 10am-10pm
Big Brew @ Mt. Simon Park
May 1st is national homebrew day. Homebrewers, homebrew enthusiasts and anyone who just likes beer are encouraged to come to this family-friendly event. Craft brew with us in the park, enjoy the tastes of homebrews and check out the things that are possible in the beer world. Also including a potluck so bring a dish to pass and a six pack of your favorite brew.
FREE
Mt. Simon Park, Addison St., Eau Claire 833-8511
Thursday, May. 6
Eat for Free Clinics
Let’s face it, we all want an excuse to go out to eat. Whether it’s popovers, hibachi shrimp, or chicken-fried steak, your favorite meal can support your local free clinic. On Thursday, May 6, eat at a participating restaurant and 25% of your bill will help your neighbors with medical care. Plus over $2,000 in prizes. Learn more at EatForFreeClinics.org.
FREE
Participating Restaurants, Western Wisconsin 839-8477
Friday, May. 7 • 6pm
Four Course Beer Dinner
Beer tasting at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Four Course Beer Dinner featuring Goose Island Brewery from Chicago. Courses feature lamb brushetta, asparagus almond soup, cajun pork loin and for dessert bananas foster.
$50 (includes tasting, dinner, beers, tax and gratuity)
Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub • Eau Claire • 835-6621 •
Saturday, May. 8 • 10:30am-1pm
2nd Annual Spring ParTEA
Open to all women ages 12 and older. The Spring ParTEA is a beautiful women's lunch and tea party event, perfect for mothers, daughters, grand daughters and all the special women in your life. Each table is stunningly set with its own unique theme. Dine to special music and a presentation from special guest speaker Hilary Furnish.
Harvestime Church, 3625 Southwind Drive, Eau Claire 834-4011
Saturday, May. 8 • 4-8pm
2nd Annual Northwest Beerfest
Come sample hundreds of beers from over 20 breweries. Ticket price includes beer sampling, meal ticket, one raffle ticket and a commemorative glass. All proceeds to benefit the Chippewa Area Ice Arena. Tickets on sale at Gordy's County Market or Contact Nikki Bowe @ nikkibowe@gmail.com.
$30 • 21+
Chippewa Area Ice Arena, 839 First Ave, Chippewa Falls 379-8372
Saturday, May. 8 • 6-9pm
Potluck
Bring an appetizer, entree or dessert of your favorite recipe.
FREE
LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-LGBT
Saturday, May. 8 • 7-10:30pm
Chippewa Valley Better Brewers
We invite you to attend one of our gatherings to find out how easy it is to make really good home brew including beer and wines while meeting a great bunch of people as well. All you have to do is appreciate good beer, wine, meads, or hard ciders. Come see what home brewing is all about.
FREE • 21+
Call for location information 832-6942
Sunday, May. 9 • 9:30am-2pm
Fanny Hill Mother's Day Grand Buffet
Tell Mom how special she truly is by celebrating in style with a delicious meal overlooking the beautiful gardens and river. Fantastic menu selections, Fanny Hill a family tradition. Reservations are suggested.
Fanny Hill, 3919 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire 836-8184 •
Sunday, May. 9 • 10am-2pm
Mother's Day Brunch
For a truly delightful Mother’s Day, treat your mom and entire family to an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch at The Florian Gardens. Indulge Mom with our outstanding cuisine, superb service and three exquisite gardens offering the perfect backdrop for family photos. Reservations required.
$17.95 adults, $13.95 seniors, $8.95 kids under 5
The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire 832-8836
Tuesday, May. 11 • 7-8pm
Quick Meals for Summer
Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian will provide ideas for healthy meals with summer appeal: lighter fare, meals on the grill and salads. Get summer meal planning tips and recipes to take with you.
FREE
Second Floor Conference Room, Festival Foods, 3007 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 838-1000
Wednesday, May. 12 • noon-6pm
Menomonie Farmers Market
Shop for locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods, lotions, soaps and much more.
FREE
Dunn County Fair Grounds, 620 17th Street Southeast, Menomonie 265-4271 Ext 1348
Saturday, May. 15 • 12:01-4pm
Authentic Indian Food
Serving authentic Indian Food. Menu includes Lamb curry, Tandoori Chicken,and cabbage curry. Meals comes with white rice, lemon rice and an Indian sweet. Please come and enjoy the foods of India. Prices: $5.99 for 1 entree; $6.99 for 2 entrees; $7.99 for 3 entrees. All entree plates comes with all sides and a drink.
$5.99 adults, $4 kids under 5
VFW post, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 864-9750
Saturday, May. 15 • 6pm
Get your Kicks on Route 66: The 39th Annual St. Josephs Hospital Charity Ball
Beginning with hors d'ourvers, 8pm dinner, live and silent auction, live music by Minneapolis band R-Factor. This event benefits St. Josephs's hospital's ER renovations. Reservations required.
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center • Chippewa Falls • 726-3439 • www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com
Sunday, May. 16 • 2-4pm
Menomonie Community Garden Grand Opening
Join us for a delicious cookout including brats & mouth-watering veggie kebobs, live music, ceremonial planting, kid's activities like games & face painting, and door prizes. Find out more at our website and facebook page.
FREE
The Garden site, south of Phalen Park, 2500 9th St. E, Menomonie, WI 54751 231-6522
Wednesday, May. 19 • 7-8pm
"Smart Eating on the Go" Store Tour
Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian, for a one-hour store tour to discover foods that you can "grab and go" to make healthy meals. Learn about healthful deli foods and smart snack choices when you don't have time to cook a meal.
FREE
Second Floor Conference Room, Festival Foods, 3007 Mall Dr, Eau Claire 838-1000
Thursday, May. 20 • 3-6pm
Sand Creek Beer Sampling
Mark from Sand Creek Brewing in Black River Falls, WI will be down to sample out their tasty brews. Stop in for a sip or two of Hard Lemonade, Golden Ale, English Style Special Ale, Wild Ride IPA, Oscar's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, Badger Porter, Groovy Brew, One Planet Ale, and more.
FREE • 21+
Just Local Food Cooperative, 1117 S Farwell St, Eau Claire 552-3366
Saturday, May. 22 • 8-10am
Dunn County Humane Society Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s
The Menomonie Football team "Thunderhawks" will cook and serve breakfast. Football theme, mystery door prize, games, competitions, chances to win tickets to a Thunderhawk football game or an autographed football. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice.
$7
Applebees, 2303 State Highway 25 N., Menomonie 232-9790
Saturday, May. 22 • 1pm-midnight
Patti Hazelton Benefit
Patti is left with a large debt of medical bills following brain surgery last January. Please join us for a benefit in her honor, featuring food, drinks, silent auction, raffle, music and more. If you are unable to attend and would like to donate, visit your local RCU branch and donate to the Patricia Hazelton benefit fund.
FREE
Westgate Sportsman Club (Lower Bar), 4909 Sportsman Drive, Eau Claire 465-1920
Saturday, May. 22 • 5pm
Tastings
The Dunn County Humane Society and the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts are teaming up again to bring you the Second Annual Tastings. Invite your best friends for this evening of dining, raffles, socializing, and a live auction in Western Wisconsin’s most elegant historic theater.
$35
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •
Tuesday, May. 25 • 5-9pm
4th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
The Boys and Girls Club hosts the 4th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, sponsored by WEAU and The Florian Gardens.
The Florian Gardens • Eau Claire
Wednesday, May. 26 • 5pm
Professional Business Etiquette Dinner
UW-Eau Claire alumni and friends are invited to a Professional Business Etiquette Dinner. Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 5pm. Dinner and etiquette program will begin at 5:30pm. Cost includes a dinner of soup, smothered chicken breast over rice pilaf, asparagus, and dessert.
$20
The Dulany • Eau Claire • RSVP at 836-3266
Thursday, May. 27 • 4-6pm
Pre-Memorial Day Sampling
Stop in to sample some local products to perk up your Memorial Day weekend. Featuring brews from Dave's BrewFarm (Wilson, WI), beer from Angry Minnow Brewery (Hayward, WI), Grandaddy's Apple 2-Pepper Chutney from Maiden Rock Apples (Maiden Rock, WI), hamburgers from Werlein Farm (Mondovi, WI), cheese from Gingerbread Jersey (Augusta, WI), & more local vendors.
FREE
Just Local Food Cooperative, 1117 S Farwell St, Eau Claire 552-3366 • justlocalfood.blogspot.com
Friday, May. 28 • 5-11pm
Chippewa Valley Rock-n-Roll Kickball Classic
Kick-off summer with one massive Memorial Day party. Up to 24 teams will do battle, schoolyard style, as hundreds of spectators gather to eat, drink, rock out and party. More than just a tournament, this two-day event is open to the pubic and features seven bands, BBQ, beer, beanbags and a high-impact Individual Kickball Triathlon competition. See website for more info or to register. $250/team (includes t-shirts and admission for both days).
FREE to attend
Cinder City Park, Altoona (1 mile East of Eau Claire on Spooner Ave.) 552-0457
Sunday, May. 30 • 7am-6pm
Leinenkugel's Chippewa Valley Century Ride
The bike ride starts and ends a Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls. Registration 7-10am, with 35, 50, 75 and 100 mile courses. Fee includes rest stops with food and water, sag wagons and a brat feed at the end. T-Shirts available for $15/18. See chippewavalleyride.us for entry form.
$25/rider before May 21, $30/rider after
Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls 720-1439
Thursday, Jun. 3 • 4-6:30pm
ALH Ladies Auxiliary Pie and Ice Cream Social
Event Description American Lutheran Homes Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Pie and Ice Cream Social. Menu includes: BBQ's, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, homemade Pie and Ice Cream and beverages. Money raised will go towards a Colorado Cycle for the new therapy department.
$7
American Lutheran Homes, 915 E. Elm Ave., Menomonie 235-9041
Thursday, Jun. 3 • 6-10pm
2010 Jubilee
Save the Date for 2010 Jubilee. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and an elegant event of music, arts, auctions and fun to benefit the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center.
The Florian Gardens • Eau Claire • 832-2787
Friday, Jun. 4 • 9am-10pm
52nd Annual Eleva Broiler Festival
52nd annual fest with live music and famous charcoal chicken and refreshments all three days. Other activities include a hot rod burn out, volleyball tournament, kiddie parade, old timer's parade and tractor pull, and a grand parade on Sunday afternoon. New Museum will be open all days of event, as well as an ice cream social on Sunday.
FREE
Downtown Eleva 287-4422
Friday, Jun. 4 • 5-8pm
Park Art Fair
The first Saturday in June brings thousands of visitors to New Richmond for a festive day at scenic Mary Park. Artists and crafts people - 175 in all - display and sell their wares under colorful awnings and tents. Food and entertainment are on-going.
FREE
Mary Park, New Richmond
Friday, Jun. 4 • 5-11pm
Willow River Blues & Brews Fest
Friday: Lisa Wenger Band (5 pm) and Corey Stevens (8 pm). Saturday: Steven Meyer and the Blues Dogs (1 pm), Jess and Zeb (4 pm), Pete Neuman & The Real Deal (6:30 pm), and Brandon Scott Sellner (9 pm) No cover charge. Brew Sampling from brewers around the Midwest! (Sat. 4-7 pm). The 42nd Annual Park Art Fair runs simultaneously in Mary Park.
$15 for brew sampling tickets
Mary Park, New Richmond 246-2900
Saturday, Jun. 5 • 9am-10pm
Durand Fun Fest
The 47th Annual Durand Fun Fest features music and fun for everyone. Weekend activities include the Little Miss and Mr. Durand Pageant, lunch and entertainment for seniors, bowling, beer garden, three legged races, classic car cruise (high school parking lots), show choir and band performances, fishing contest, basketball, and motorcycle cruise. Kids can enjoy Stipes carnival (Fri.-Sun.), kiddie and pet parade, sand castle contest, fantasy animal petting coral, and kids pedal tractor pull. On Sunday, check out the pancake breakfast, Sunday Mass Service, pie and ice cream social, grand parade, music by Chops Drum & Bugle Corp. and Taboo, and raffle drawing. Make sure to call for actual event times.
Memorial Park, Durand 672-4295
Sunday, Jun. 6 • 8am-noon
June Dairy Breakfast - Cadott
This is sponsored by the Cadott FFA Alumni. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and coffee.
Cadott Elementary School, 463 Mill St. 289-3795
Sunday, Jun. 6 • 11am-6pm
Jaxen Bjerke Benefit Fundraiser
Jaxen is a 4 year old boy from Chippewa Falls, who was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Sotos Syndrome. He has many health related needs and requires extensive therapy, much of which is not covered by insurance. Featuring a dinner, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, kids carnival and games.
$6 adults, $4 kids
The Eagles Club, 2588 Hallie Road, Hallie, WI (612) 203-0690
Tuesday, Jun. 8 • 6-9pm
Cooking Class: Grilling Greats
Join Chef Laurel in the courtyard as she teams with Mike Walsh, President of Silver Spring Foods, to prepare an array of grilled delicacies, discuss rubs and marinades, and appropriate side dishes to round out the perfect menu.
The Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse, W2394 State Road 37 579-9496
Wednesday, Jun. 9 • 4:30-7pm
United Way Fourth Annual Free Community Picnic
Free food, lots of carnival events for kids, drawings for door prizes, a petting zoo, a DJ and a chance to learn about United Way’s partner agencies.
FREE
Dunn County Recreation Park (Fairgrounds), Menomonie 235-3800
Thursday, Jun. 10
Northwoods Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass Festival with bands: Hand-Picked Bluegrass Band, Tangled Roots, Morgans Run, New North String Band, Bluegrass Tribute Band. Activities begin Thursday with free "Jammin" in the arn at 6pm. Food vendors, camping, instrument workshops, childrens activities, local business coupons, door prizes and more. Dairy Breakfast and log cabin day on Sat. No alcohol. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy great bluegrass music. Check for hours.
$20, $15
Rusk County Fairgrounds, 825 E 3rd St, Ladysmith WI 532-7328
Friday, Jun. 11 • 5-10am
Breakfast in the Valley
Serving scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, mushrooms, and onions, Mega muffins, Gordy’s cheese, Hahn’s cheese curds, milk, orange juice, and coffee. For dessert, the traditional June Dairy Month Culver’s custard topped with cornflakes and strawberries. Enjoy milk drinking and cow milking contests with local celebrities, door prize drawings, petting zoo, Alice in Dairyland, antique tractors, agricultural and business displays, and agriculture and conservation awards. Get there early for a free coffee mug while supplies last.
adults $5, children $2 (12 and younger)
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 834-1204 •
Friday, Jun. 11 • 10am-6pm
The Chippewa Valley Roller Girls' Feed Your Face Brat Stand
Support your local roller derby girls by visiting and patronizing the Chippewa Valley Roller Girls' totally awesome brat stand.
Festival Foods • Eau Claire • 838-1000
Saturday, Jun. 12 • 9am-5pm
4th Annual Open Air Festival of the Arts
Local and regional artists will be displaying and selling their original fine art in beautiful downtown Eau Clair.e Enjoy two days of art, live music and fresh food, plus a juried fine art festival, belly dancers, the Eau Claire farmers market and children's activities.
artists@ecoafa.org
Phoenix Park, Downtown Eau Claire 835-4911 or 651-497-4699
Saturday, Jun. 12 • 2pm
7th Annual ROCA Fest
Hawaiian luau, golf scramble at Pine Meadow at 2pm and 4pm with prizes at every hole, then live entertainment by Shy-Friday at 7pm. Hawaiian food buffet, hawaiian dress contest and yard games all day.
Barley Club • Eau Claire • 831-9224
Sunday, Jun. 13 • 8am-2pm
Festival Foods Farmers Market
A variety of fresh produce from local farmers.
Festival Foods parking lot, Eau Claire 838-1000
Monday, Jun. 14 • 4pm
Flag Day Ceremony
Flag Day Ceremony sponsored by the American Legion Post 77 and co-sponsored by the Chippewa Falls Elks Lodge 1326. There will be music and refreshments following the ceremony.
wrsather@charter.net
American Legion Post 77, 12 East Spring Street, Chippewa Falls 723-2132
Tuesday, Jun. 15 • 8am-1pm
Farmer's Market at Oakwood Mall
The Eau Claire Farmer's Market at Oakwood Mall boasts an incredible community of family farms that will make this market a local tradition for all. Enjoy a market that’s easy to get to, with plenty of parking, and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. It’s a come one, come all community event.
Oakwood Mall parking lot off Golf Road, Eau Claire 836-0048
Tuesday, Jun. 15 • 5:30-8:30pm
Wine and Dine at Irvine for a Great Cause
Enjoy great foods and drinks, live music and socializing for a great cause. This is a fun-raising picnic for the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. RSVP by June 7.
$100/person, $85 is tax-deductible
Irvine Park • Chippewa Falls • 723-8125
Tuesday, Jun. 15 • 6-9pm
Cooking Class: Salads
Learn about a variety of greens and how they can be used in “Main Course” salads and learn how to use the delicious offerings of your local farmers markets. In class, prepare pan seared chicken breast over mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette & spicy pecans, almond-avocado chicken lettuce wraps and more.
The Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse W2394 State Road 37 Eau Claire (Just off I-94 & Hwy 37) 579-9496
Wednesday, Jun. 16 • 5pm
Chippewa Falls June Dairy Day
A delicious charcoaled chicken dinner for Chippewa County Farmer’s Appreciation.
$5
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds • Chippewa Falls • 723-0331
Thursday, Jun. 17 • noon-5:30pm
Chippewa Falls Main Street Farmers Market
26 vendors offer fresh, locally produced flowers, fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, sauces, meat, and more.
Intersection of Bridge and River streets, Chippewa Falls 723-7858
Saturday, Jun. 19 • 9am-4pm
Leinie Lodge Annual Family Reunion
Leinenkugel Brewery’s seventh annual customer appreciation celebration at the Leinie Lodge. Come enjoy family and complimentary food, self-guided brewery tours (groups of 15), beer sampling, and music by RADA DADA. The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary Leinie's gift.
FREE
Leinenkugel Brewery, Chippewa Falls (888) 534-6437
Saturday, Jun. 19 • 10am-5pm
21st Annual Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show
Featuring a model railroad layout in a hearse/funeral coach, train rides by Rainbow Express, eight operating model railroad layouts (some as large as 24’ x 52’), a Lego layout, a hands-on Thomas the Tank Engine layout for the children, swap/sales tables, model building contests, hobby shop dealers and vendors.
FREE
Waupaca Recreation Center, 407 School St. (3 blocks east of downtown), Waupaca, WI 824-2045
Saturday, Jun. 19 • 10-11:15am
Coffee Tasting Seminar
Learn the five characteristics that distinguish great coffee, experience a French Press demonstration, and get advice on how to brew the perfect cup at home. Presented by Gloria Jean's Coffees and hosted by Macy's at Oakwood Mall.
FREE • 16+
Macy's, Oakwood Mall, 4606 Golf Rd, Eau Claire 833-5155 •
Saturday, Jun. 19 • 1-3pm
Cheese Tasting
June is CMEC's dairy month, featuring special guest presentations.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc
Sunday, Jun. 20 • 11am-6pm
Taste of Eau Claire 2010
All day, scores of area restaurant and food vendors will be serving their best dishes under the pavilion at Phoenix Park. Prepare your taste buds beforehand and find out if your favorite dish will be making an appearance. Plus live music all day, a kids zone and tasting competitions.
FREE admission, $1/ticket (food costs 1-4 tickets)
Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terr., Eau Claire 833-7435 • 834-5043
Tuesday, Jun. 22 • 5-10pm
Enchanting Chippewa Cuisine Tour
This summer cuisine tour features four stops at Chippewa Falls restaurants. Begin with appetizers at The View, then salad at the High Shores Supper Club, dinner at Lake Wissota Golf and The Edge Pub and Eatery for dessert. Participants transported between restaurants in a motorcoach. RSVP by June 14.
$50 • info@ecct.org
The Wissota View • Chippewa Falls • 839-8877 • wissotaview.com
Saturday, Jun. 26 • 10:30-11:30am
Make Sundaes
June is CMEC's dairy month, featuring special guest presentations.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc
Friday, Jul. 2
Chetek Liberty Festival
Chetek's Liberty Fest attracts hundreds of visitors every 4th of July for a multitude of events. July 2nd & 4th, Gary Haugen Softball Tournament. fishy four-mile run/walk, plus a quilt show, car show, water ski show, sawdust pile money hunt, street dance, horse pull, July 4 breakfast at Masonic Lodge, horseshoe contest, art & craft fair, parade, beach Party with live music and fireworks at dusk.
Chetek, see contact info for exact times and locations 800-317-1720, 924-3200
Saturday, Jul. 3 • 1:30pm-2am
Mondovi Friendship Days
Parade at 1:30pm followed by a craft fair, Garden Club flower show, car/tractor show, kids activities & inflatables, and the Mondovi Community Band. Tractor pull begins at 7pm.
FREE • jwildenberg@midwest-dental.com
Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Mondovi, Mill Street, Mondovi 926-4858 Ext Nan Wolfe
Sunday, Jul. 4 • 11am
FreedomFest
Firecracker run at 8:30am. Live music from Ranger Rudy & the Singin' Wingtips, the Cutaways and Sassy Magoo, children’s inflatable garden and games, petting zoo, face painting, scavenger hunt, Menomonie's Got Talent, food and craft vendors, and fireworks at 10pm.
$1
Wakanda Park, Menomonie 235-9087
Sunday, Jul. 4 • 12:01-10pm
2nd Annual Taste of Harmony Fest
Hosted by Family Ties-Altoona, entertainment by Savanna Milbee, Kountry Klassics, A.Familiar.Voice, Lights in the Attic, Breakneck the Mage, The Last Semester, Bound2Break, Frozen Tundra and Irie Sol. activities include face painting, chalk art, a giant slide, improv poetry, belly dancers, plus Indian, Asian, Jamaican and Native foods available.
FREE
Altoona City Park, 10th St. West, Altoona 869-8639
Wednesday, Jul. 7 • 9-midnight
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
The 113th edition of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair features hands-on educational experiences and traditional competitive agricultural exhibits. Check out the Draft Horse Show or any of the Junior and Open class animal shows, Midway rides and fair food. Main Stage acts include Rick Springfield, Phil Vassar, Chris Young and The Guess Who. Sunday features lawn mower racing and the antique tractor parade.
Adults $7, Kids 6-11 $3, Kids Under 5 Free
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls 723-2861
Friday, Jul. 9
Cadott Nabor Days
Carnival, food booths, mud bog, cattle judging, and beer tent with free nightly music. Friday evening donkey racing. Saturday duck racing and pickled egg eating contest. Sunday garden tractor pull, parade, antique car show, and fireworks.
FREE
Riverview Park, Cadott 289-3338
Saturday, Jul. 17 • 10am-5pm
37th Annual Stockholm Art Fair
Original art and fine crafts will be exhibited come rain or shine. Over 100 juried regional artists will be displaying and selling their work, which includes pottery, wood, wearable and 2-dimensional fiber, metal sculpture, paintings, drawings, clay sculpture, a wide variety of jewelry, glass, leather and photography. Live music all day by various solo and group ensembles.
FREE admission
Village Park off Highway 35, Stockholm
Saturday, Jul. 17 • 12:01-3:30pm
Authentic Indian Food
Serving Authentic Indian from VFW kitchen in Altoona, Wisconsin. Menu includes zeera rice, chapathi, egg curry and sweet noodles. Meals comes bottled water.
$7.50 adults
Altoona VFW Club, 1419 Lynn Ave., Altoona 864-9750
Monday, Jul. 19 • 5-8pm
Free Chinese Tea Tasting
David Duckler spent much of last year on a Fulbright Grant traveling throughout China in search of fine teas, traditions, and tea folk stories. He returns with a wealth of knowledge he is eager to share. Visit David as he pours some of his favorite teas and shares his experiences.
FREE • all ages
Infinitea Teahouse • Eau Claire • 514-1975 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6-9pm
Cooking Class: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
We’ll discuss a variety of fresh herbs plus growing, harvesting, and storing. We’ll use all of these fragrant fresh herbs in herb-garlic butter, fresh herb vinaigrette w/ spring mix, pan-seared salmon w/ mustard-dill glaze, fingerling potato & green bean salad w/ fresh herb dressing and more.
579-9496
The Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse W2394 State Road 37 Eau Claire
Thursday, Jul. 22
New Auburn Jamboree Days
Softball, volleyball, carnival, live music, beer garden, firefighters, water games, parade at noon on Sunday (open to all; show up 11:30).
Lion’s Memorial Park, New Auburn 237-2223
Sunday, Jul. 25 • 8am
Stanley Lions Watermelon Festival
Flea market 8am, car show 10am, kids’ games 3pm. Charcoal chicken, free watermelon, raffle.
FREE
Chapman Park, Stanley 644-5758, or 644-5880
Sunday, Jul. 25 • 9:30pm
Bands and BBQ: Bear Creek Band
BBQ and music, featuring the Bear Creek Band: Extreme variety music and serious fun.
Pioneer Grill & Saloon • Menomonie • 235-9927 •
Tuesday, Jul. 27 • 6-9pm
Food & Wine Pairing Class
Nicki Peterson of Trade River Winery will present an informative seminar on selecting fine wines for all occasions. Each menu item will be complimented perfectly with a wonderful wine tasting.
$70
Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse, W2394 State Road 37, Eau Claire 579-9496
Tuesday, Jul. 27 • 7-8:15pm
Gloria Jean's Coffee Tasting Seminar
Taste for yourself the five characteristics that distinguish coffees from various world growing regions. Learn about roasts, flavoring, brewing methods, and how to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. Receive a free quarter pound of Gloria Jean's Coffee when you attend. Register at 833-0040 or at our Facebook page before Jul 27.
FREE • 16+
Younkers Conference Room, Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire
Wednesday, Jul. 28 • 8am-10pm
Eau Claire County Fair
This youth and family-focused event places emphasis on education, recognition and family involvement. The county fair is non-commercial and has no midway or carnival. In addition to a wide variety of animal shows and hundreds of non-animal exhibits, the fair features a style revue, talent show, livestock auction, pie baking contest, small animal fun show, charcoal chicken dinner, polka band, antique appraisal, award ceremony, and dance.
FREE
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 839-4712 •
Wednesday, Jul. 28 • 5:30-7:30pm
Pie & Ice Cream Social
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Altoona is hosting their annual pie & ice cream social, serving pie, ice cream, coffee, lemonade and ice cream cones. Music and children's games are also planned. All funds raised will go towards our community outreach mission projects.
freewill donation suggested
City park across the street from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hayden Ave. & 10th Street, Altoona 829-7024
Thursday, Jul. 29
Bloomer Community Fair
Open daily at noon. Music, carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits, merchant displays, demo derbies, tractor pulls and more. Parade on Sunday at 12:30pm on Main Street.
Bloomer Fairgrounds on 9th Ave., Bloomer 568-3339
Friday, Jul. 30 • 10am
4th Annual Cookie Baking Contest
Compete against others to see who can make the best cookie using the same recipe. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place winners. Bring a plate of three to the Eau Claire County Fair. The 2010 cookie is a sugar cookie from a recipe provided by June Knudtson. See the Eau Claire County Fair for the recipe.
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 839-4712 •
Saturday, Jul. 31 • 12:01-3:30pm
Authentic Indian Food
We are serving an authentic meal from India in support of Altoona VFW post. Fifty percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the post for the benefit of local Veterans. Please come by and enjoy good food to support out Veterans.
$8
Altoona VFW, 1419 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 864-9750
Sunday, Aug. 1 • 7am
Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show
700 show cars, food and refreshments.
$3 advance, $5 gate, kids under 12 free
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds • Chippewa Falls • 832-0552
Sunday, Aug. 1 • 10am
13th Annual Pie Baking Contest
Prepare an 8-10" pie by 10am at the Eau Claire County Expo Center with a copy of your recipe. If pie requires refrigeration, bring it in a cooler with ice. A panel of judges select winners from the following categories: Grand Champion Pie, Champion Pie Prepared by a Youth, Champion Pie Baked by a Man, Most Beautiful Pie, and more. Pies sold at 11am.
Eau Claire County Expo Center • Eau Claire • 839-4712 •
Sunday, Aug. 1 • 11am-5pm
Celebration of Summer Family Picnic
Always the 1st Sunday in Aug. St. Charles Parish host a family picnic. Festivities include a chicken plate, steak sandwiches, Main Street Cafe pies, beverages, kids games, bingo, silent auction, cake walk and more. Music and dancing 12-5pm.
McDonell High School • Chippewa Falls
Tuesday, Aug. 3 • 5-7pm
National Night Out Playground Art Fair & Carnival
25 cent carnival games, dunk tank, snow cones, popcorn, inflatables, hotdogs, chips, soda, balloons, finger painting, music, and prizes.
FREE
Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire 839-5032
Wednesday, Aug. 4 • 9am-10pm
Dunn County Fair
Celebrating 125 years of agriculture with exhibits, rides, live music, free stage events, food vendors, demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, a video competition and more. Please call or check online for actual fair hours.
$1
Dunn County Fairgrounds, Menomonie 232-4005
Wednesday, Aug. 4 • 7pm
Motorcycle "Bike" Night
Buffet available in addition to the regular menu. Every motorcyclist gets a complimentary root beer.
Teps Drive In Restaurant, 607 W. Lincoln St., Augusta 286-2838, 286-4713
Thursday, Aug. 5 • 6-9pm
Cooking Class: Magnificent Mediterranean Fare
Join us as we recreate some magnificent Mediterranean fare with our very own fresh regional and seasonal foods. Don’t miss Baba Ganoush and Spicy Garlic-Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Wedges, Dolmades, Traditional Greek Salad, Penne Pasta with Spicy Shrimp in Tomato-White Wine-Feta Sauce, Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce, Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables and more.
579-9496 • information@eauclairechamber.org
Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse, W2394 State Road 37, Eau Claire
Friday, Aug. 6 • 6pm-1:30am
Fairchild Fun Days
19th Annual Fairchild Fun Days sponsored by the Fairchild Lions & Fairchild Fire Protection District. Family Night 6-9pm w/DJ under the tent, Hotdog eating contest & live music 9pm-1:30am. Saturday, city-wide garage sales, kiddie parade, burn out show, talent show, bed races, food all afternoon, live music 9pm-1am feat. "The Time and a Half Band" from La Crosse, then fireworks at dusk. Sunday: Pancake breakfast, charcoal chicken, parade, games and more.
Downtown Fairchild 964-1341
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 7:30am-1pm
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market + Jennifer Thomas' Art
Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and just for today, check out the local artist Jennifer Thomas' art.
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 8am-4pm
1st Annual Blues On The Chippewa Craft Fair
Featuring crafters, concessions and live blues music by Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints.
FREE
Historic Courthouse Museum Grounds, West Madison St., Durand 323-3287
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 2pm
Jake's Reunion
Jake's Supper Club is hosting a reunion for all of its former employees and regular patrons. A keg will be tapped at 2:00 p.m., as well as food and drink specials offered at the Tiki Bar.
Jake's Supper Club • Menomonie • 235-2465 • jakessupperclub.com
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 3-5:30pm
Eastside Hill Neighborhood Annual Picnic
This picnic is a great way for neighbors to meet and enjoy a splendid summer day at beautiful Boyd Park along the Eau Claire River. Food will be provided!
Boyd Park, off Main St., Eau Claire
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 4:30-9pm
St. James SummerFest
Starting with an outdoor mass Saturday at 4:30pm followed by a free-will offering dinner, beer garden, bonfire and live entertainment. SummerFest continues on Sunday with a 10am polka mass, followed by, St. James’ famous Chicken Dinner 11am-2pm, live music and entertainment throughout the day, great food, silent auction, prizes, a beer garden and much more.
FREE
St. James Church, 2502 11th St, Eau Claire 835-5887
Friday, Aug. 13 • 9am-11pm
Pure Water Days
Events include a run/walk Saturday morning sponsored by the YMCA, softball tournaments at Casper Park, a kids parade on Saturday at 12:30, and a larger parade at 1pm sponsored by Premium Waters. The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company will also be offering brewery tours, a Breweriana Show and a last call sale. Enjoy fireworks at Casper Park at 9:30pm.
FREE
Downtown Chippewa Falls 723-0331
Friday, Aug. 13 • 4pm
Corn Fest
Free corn on the cob, games for the whole family, mechanical bull, meat raffles, bean bags, beer tent and live music by Doc and the Interns Friday night and The Barbarians Saturday night. Come early for the 9-Ball pool tournament Saturday morning.
$3, available at all Mega Holiday stores
Westgate Sportsman Club, 4909 Sportsman Drive, Eau Claire 832-4548
Saturday, Aug. 14 • 10am-10pm
Summerfest
Downtown Eau Claire's hottest summer festival features something for everyone, big or small. Enjoy sensational food, live music including Last Open Road, and hundreds of classic cars lined up along the streets. Shop, browse, and see what downtown has to offer. Kids can enjoy old fashioned games, a silly string war zone, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. New this year, the American Strongman Competition is coming to Eau Claire. See some of the nation's strongest men compete for the title of America's Strongman. Pre-sale buttons can be purchased at many downtown merchants for discounts, free tickets, and special deals.
FREE
South Barstow Street, Eau Claire 839-4914
Thursday, Aug. 19 • 5-9pm
Boys & Girls Club of Chippewa Valley Burrachos Fundraiser
Come in and enjoy a great meal while helping a great cause. Twenty percent of Burrachos sales will be donated to the Club. These funds will benefit the programming and activities for the youth of the Chippewa Valley.
FREE
Burrachos, 329 Water St & 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire 855-0081
Thursday, Aug. 19 • 5-8pm
Eau Claire County Democratic Party Annual Picnic
Join the Eau Claire County Dems at their annual potluck picnic for some fun, camaraderie, and old-time politics.
FREE
Carson Park, Pine Pavilion, Carson Park, Eau Claire 852-0330
Thursday, Aug. 19 • 7pm
The Snout Saloon: Meat Raffle
Meat raffle with drink specials all night.
FREE • 21+
The Snout Saloon, 13 W Central St, Chippewa Falls 723-4848
Friday, Aug. 20 • 3-6pm
"Tastes from Valley to Bluff" Book Signing
Author Mi Ae Lipe makes a return appearance with "Tastes from Valley to Bluff; The Featherstone Farm Cookbook". The book is a major guide and resource with nearly 300 recipes using over 50 different local fruits, vegetables and herbs. The information is arranged by season and was designed with the 'hurried cook' in mind. Samples of recipes served.
FREE to attend; $24.95 gift with purchase of book during the event
Menomonie Market, 521 E 2nd St., Menomonie 231-3663
Saturday, Aug. 21 • 11am-9pm
Das Bierhaus 4th Annual St. Gambrinus Day
From 5-9pm enjoy he music of Jim Selz and his accordion. Plus the availability of Gambrinator Doppelbock, Herr Braumeister's own special addition to the celebration. Plus a king's feast of smoked turkey leg, pork chop, sausages and potatoes served 11am-9pm. Also costume judging (dress like a queen, king, monk, nun or any other medieval entity).
Das Bierhaus • Menomonie • 231-3230 •
Saturday, Aug. 21 • 5-10pm
Notre Dame BBQ Picnic
The Church of Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls, invites everyone to join us on the East Hill for a pig roast and picnic. Enjoy charcoal roasted pork dinner both days, $8.50. Pork sandwich, $4.50. Antique tractor and snowmobile exhibit, raffles, beer tent, bingo, pie & ice cream, hot appetizers, and lots of summery family fun. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Sunday, 8:30-10:30am for $5.
FREE
Church of Notre Dame, 117 Allen St., Chippewa Falls 723-7108
Monday, Aug. 23 • 4-9pm
Boys & Girls Club of Chippewa Valley Noodels & Company Fundraiser
Come in and enjoy a great meal while helping a great cause. Ten percent of Noodles & Company's sales will be donated to the Club. These funds will benefit the programming and activities for the youth of the Chippewa Valley.
FREE
Noodles & Company, 4653 Keystone Xing, Eau Claire 855-0081
Wednesday, Aug. 25 • 6pm
A Growing Concern from Chefs on Overuse of Antibiotics in Food Animal Production
With restaurants across the country calling for an end to the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in food animal production, Haymarket Grill will be hosting a dinner with doctors, farmers and health advocates to highlight the concern on antibiotic resistance.
Haymarket Grill • Eau Claire • 552-3400 •
Thursday, Aug. 26 • 5-7pm
Summer Fest
Summer’s almost done. Bring the whole family to the park for a potluck supper. Family fun is open to all families.
FREE
Irvine Park Pavilion, Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls 720-1841
Saturday, Aug. 28 • 8-10am
Eat Breakfast for Water
Join Cedarbrook Church at Applebee's for an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds will benefit Living Waters International and Cedarbrook's 2011 trip to drill a well in Honduras for a village in need.
• All ages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar • Eau Claire • 831-1255 •
Saturday, Aug. 28 • 9am-6pm
Festival in the Pines
Arts and crafts exhibitors, great food, and games and rides for kids with live music and professional, family-oriented entertainers. Free petting zoo and beer garden.
$4 general, 11 and under free
Carson Park • Eau Claire • 552-5504 or (888) 611-7463
Saturday, Aug. 28 • 12:01-4pm
Childhood Cancer Campaign Fundraiser-Hallie Optimist Club
Hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, plus ride the trolley through the park. Sponsored by the Hallie Optimist Club-Childhood Cancer Campaign Fundraiser Picnic.
FREE; donations accepted • sueke@charter.net
Irvine Park-Activity Building, Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls 271-8088
Saturday, Aug. 28 • 1pm
Incredible Edible Herb Demo
Join the crew at Petit Jardin, that chic little garden center in Osseo, for an afternoon of food and wine. At 1pm Inga will be demonstrating new and interesting ways to use your herbs from the garden. Sample lemon balm tea cookies and learn how to turn your basil into pesto, and see how to create fresh salsas. Wine tasting to follow.
FREE
Petit Jardin, 13803 Seventh St., Osseo 597-2525
Saturday, Aug. 28 • 3pm-midnight
Thomas E. Woods Book Signing & Dinner
A historian and New York Times bestselling author of ten books, Thomas E. Woods will speak on his latest work, _Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century_. A book signing takes place from 3-5 p.m., followed by dinner 5-8pm and afterparty until midnight.
FREE book signing; dinner: $45, $39 in advance, $74/couple
America's Best Value Inn Campus View, 809 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire 797-3048
Sunday, Aug. 29 • 10:30am-1pm
Taste of Grace
Grace Lutheran Church invites the Eau Claire area to celebrate a century of grace, featuring an outdoor church service with a combined choir from area Lutheran churches, vintage car display, family picnic, activities for children & dozens of booths highlighting church activities.
FREE; for the picnic, $5 adults, $2 ages under 12
Owen Park, First Ave, Eau Claire 832-9713
Monday, Aug. 30 • 7-8pm
Cool Food for Hot Summer Days: Summer's Bounty Cooking Demonstration
Indulge your passion for good eats. Discover how to prepare scrumptious meal combinations inspired by locally grown foods common to gardens in our region. Located in the Eau Claire Room, lower level.
FREE
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire 839-5004
Monday, Aug. 30 • 8-9pm
Summer's Bounty: Cool Food for Hot Summer Days
Cooking demonstration presented by Eric D. Johnson. Indulge your passion for good eats! Discover how to prepare scrumptious meal combinations inspired by locally grown foods common to gardens in our region. Future programs in this series include: "Fall Harvest", Monday, September 27, and "Festive Appetizers", Monday, November 8.
FREE • All ages
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5004 •
Thursday, Sep. 9 • 8am-noon
Fresh Start Farmers Mart
A little bit of the downtown Phoenix Park Farmers Market has come to UW-Eau Claire, a mini farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers and cheesecake available right on campus.
On Garfield Ave. near Zorn Arena, UWEC Campus, Eau Claire
Thursday, Sep. 9 • 4-9pm
7th Annual Downtown Great Community Cookout
Featuring lots of kids activities, caricatures, locally prepared foods and desserts, adult beverages, an open class car show beginning 4pm, live music by Menomonie's Polly Baker, a street dance beginning at 6pm, plus a raffle for several prizes each worth hundreds of dollars.
4th Street, between Main Street and Wilson Ave., Menomonie
Thursday, Sep. 9 • 4-10pm
Great Community Cook-Out
Round up your kids, pack them into the family van and come to downtown Menominie for some great live music, delicious locally produced food and a night of community fun.
FREE
Fourth Street between Main and Wilson, Menomonie 235-2666
Thursday, Sep. 9 • 6-8:30pm
Tailgaiting Time
Score big points in the parking lot or at your home event with fun & fantastic dishes. Join us to create Buffalo Hot Wings Dip, Game Day Beer Cheese Soup, Baked Chicken Satay w/Mock Daniels BBQ Sauce, Grilled Beef with Wasabi Slaw, Shrimp Skewers – Apple Habanera Salsa, Mini Cheeseburgers, Buffalo Wings, Wasabi-Beer Chili, Asian Snack Mix.
$55
Dinner's On • Eau Claire
Thursday, Sep. 9 • 6-10pm
The Redeye Ski Club Kick Off Meeting: Fill the Bus
The Annual Redeye Ski Club Kick off meeting includes lawn skiing, bean bags, ladder ball, a potluck so bring a dish to pass. The charcoal grill will be red hot, so bring some food for the grill. New and current members are urged to come sign up for the 2010-11 ski trips. BYOB.
FREE • 21+
Carson Park, Pine Pavillion, Carson Park, Eau Claire 577-8541
Friday, Sep. 10 • 5-5pm
Cleghorn Harvest Fest
Ball tournament, food, beverages, kids games, entertainment, dances, car show, worship service, crafters and vendors, parade, sanctioned bike race, and so much more.
FREE • All ages
Cleghorn School Park, S10414 Cty HH & I, Eleva 878-4594
Friday, Sep. 10 • 6pm
Fall Beer Dinner Featuring Tyranena Brewery
Beer tasting begins at 6pm and dinner at 7pm, featuring Tyranena brewing from Lake Mills, WI. Price includes food, drink, tax and tip. Courses begin with balsamic tomato salad, then wild rice chicken crepe with butternut squash sauce, Harissa rubbed pork loin with pan fried horseradish mashed purple potatoes with a spicy black bean sauce, and lastly flaming carmel apple sundae.
$50/person
Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub • Eau Claire • 835-6621 •
Friday, Sep. 10 • 6pm
Jazz on the Bluff
Marilyn Fanetti hosts a Rusk Prairie, a private party to benefit the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts and the Dunn County Humane Society. There will be a buffet, beverages, and live music. Treat your friends to an unforgettable evening.
$80
Marilyn Fanetti's home in Rusk Prairie; call for location information 235-0001, ext. 100
Saturday, Sep. 11 • 10am-7pm
Township Fire Dept Washington Volunteers Corn and Brat Feed
4th annual corn and brat feed to raise funds for equipment purchases. We will be holding a car, military, and fire truck show. Prizes will be awarded. Kids events and games. Bring the family and have some fun.
$5 to enter for vehicle judging; meal tickets: $8 adults, $4 kids under 12
Eau Claire County Expo Grounds, Behind Ken Vance Motors, Eau Claire 828-1495
Saturday, Sep. 11 • 3-7pm
11th Annual Clearwater Beerfest
This is a beer tasting event featuring 100s of craft beer from the area. Tickets can be purchased at The Coffee Grounds in Eau Claire or online at clearwaterbeerfest.com. Transportation available by Right Way Shuttle's Blue Bus.
$30, $25 in advance, FREE admission for designated drivers • 21+
Hobbs Sports Center, 2300 Spooner Avenue, Altoona 834-1733
Sunday, Sep. 12 • 11am-6pm
Holy Ghost Church Picnic
On Saturday Sept 11th, a roast beef Dinner at 6PM(following 5PM mass) Polka Music by Honey and Me. Sunday, picnic noon-6pm with turkey and ham dinner 11am-2pm. Food stands on the grounds with brats, burgers, cheese curds, fries and refreshments, plus kids games, root beer floats and cotton candy. Silent auction, country store, bingo and raffles throughout the day.
FREE
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 412 South Main Street, Chippewa Falls 723-4890
Sunday, Sep. 12 • 1-8pm
Dog & Pony Show
Join the Eau Claire County Humane Association and Legacy Farm for horsin' around at the Dog and Pony Show. Activities include the mechanical bull, kids infalatables, carriage and pony rides, a bonfire, silent auction, 50/50 cash raffle, live music by J.C. Colby, concessions, and a barn dance at 6:30pm.
$5 adults, $3 kids age 13-17
Legacy Farm, 7388 Lakeview Dr., Eau Claire 839-4747 Ext 25
Sunday, Sep. 12 • 2:30pm
2nd Annual NFL Bash + Burger Cook-Off
Join us at MBC for the first Packer game of the season. Tapping FREE 1/2 Barrel at 2:30pm and lots of drink specials. Giving away Packer vs. Bear tickets for January 2nd and tons of other great prizes. Plus, the 2nd Annual Burger Cook-Off, where the best burger goes on MBC's next menu. Register to compete by September 6th.
FREE
Milwaukee Burger Co, 2620 E Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 834-6503
Monday, Sep. 13 • 6-8:30pm
Habitat for Humanity Picnic Dinner
This annual picninc marks the end of a successful yaer and the beginning of the 2011 building season.
info@cvh3h.org
Hope United Methodist Church, 2233 Golf Rd., Eau Claire 833-8993
Wednesday, Sep. 15 • 5-8pm
Music in the Park 2010: Crazy Keys
Featuring Crazy Keys-Dueling Pianos and delightfully delicious food and drink offered by Durand businesses. Join us in the park for tasty tidbits and a night of hilarious musical banter as Crazy Keys rocks the park with popular music requests and a splash of humor that is sure to get you up off your seat.
FREE
Memorial Park BandShell, Durand , Wi 672-3311
Saturday, Sep. 18 • 7am-1pm
Artists at the Downtown Farmers Market
In addition to the several types of vegetable, fruit, dairy meat, flowers and all other sorts of local vendors, the September 18 farmers market also features local studio potter David Caradori and collage artist Lori Chilefone.
FREE
Phoenix Park Pavilion, Phoenix Park, Eau Claire 835-8860
Saturday, Sep. 18 • 10am-4pm
Food Fest for St. Francis
Come for a fun-filled day of fun, music, games, food and much more to help raise money for the St. Francis Food Pantry. Highlights include a bouncing castle, boxing, a DJ and other great activities. Game Tickets are only 25 cents each and non-perishable food items may also be brought to trade for tickets.
FREE
Eau Claire Regis Football Field, 2100 Fenwick Ave, Eau Claire 563-0722
Saturday, Sep. 18 • 10am-6pm
International Fall Festival
Downtown Eau Claire will host entertainters, musicians, vendors, and much, much more. Parade of nations at 3pm down Barstow. South Barstow comes alive with over 100 different ethnic foods and craft vendors while celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of West Center Wisconsin. Voted #1 Best Festival in the Chippewa Valley by Volume One Magazine readers.
FREE admission • all ages
Barstow St., downtown Eau Claire
Saturday, Sep. 18 • 4-6pm
Tea Tasting: Traditional Chinese Teas
Infinitea Teahouse's own resident tea expert David Duckler will be sampling and explaining some of the rarest, goofiest, and exciting teas of Chinese origin. David recently returned from China, where he was fulfilling a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research on tea growing, brewing, and folklore. David returned with an unparalleled zeal and base of knowledge of the beverage.
FREE
Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand Ave, Eau Claire 514-1975
Tuesday, Sep. 21 • 6-8:30pm
The Art of Japanese Cooking with Special Guest Shuichi Sasaki
Join special guest instructor, Shuichi Sasaki (Shu) and learn the art of Japanese cooking, including assorted Tempura, Chicken Curry Rice, Nigiri Sushi and traditional Sushi rolls. Don’t miss these fantastic recipes for everyday mealtime or special occasion entertaining.
$65
Dinner's On • Eau Claire
Tuesday, Sep. 21 • 7-8pm
Meet the Author: Karen Burrell
Author Karen Burrell will introduce The Spirit Within, Cooking With Fermented and Distilled Beverages. Following a 20 minute presentation, books will be available for purchase. Have Karen personally autograph it for holiday gifting. Karen will donate $5 from each book sold at the event to the library.
FREE • 21+
Altoona Public Library, 1300 Lynn Ave., Altoona 723-4546
Saturday, Sep. 25 • 7am-7pm
Paul Bunyan Flapjack Feed
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire, this all-day, all-you-care-to eat meal includes pancakes, sausages, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Carry outs are available. Plus a silent auction of valuable items, a a Paul Bunyan look-alike and the infamous Pancake Man are slated to appear.
in advance: $6 adult, $3 under age 12; door prices: $7 adult, $3.50 under age 12
Memorial High School cafeteria, 2225 Keith St., Eau Claire
Saturday, Sep. 25 • 12:01-3pm
Recovery Picnic
Arbor Place, Inc. is hosting a Recovery Picnic in Recognition of September being National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Join us for food, music, games, and a Speaker at 2pm. All who are in recovery, or who support recovery from addiction are welcome to attend. Join the Voices for Recovery, now more than ever.
FREE
Arbor Place, Inc., 320 21st Street NE, Menomonie 235-4537
Sunday, Sep. 26 • 10am-5pm
St. Simeon's Apple Festival 50th Anniversary
A Fall tradition in LaFayette apple country, Chippewa County, this festival features a raffle for beautiful collectible "Apple themed" quilt and other prizes, a country store with featuring a thrift and bake sale, BBQ and hot dog plates, one-of-a-kind apple dumplings, apple and pumpkin pie and ice cream. Enjoy the afternoon in orchard country and stop by this inviting church festival.
FREE • kathie5891@yahoo.com
St. Simeon's Episcopal Church • Chippwa Falls • 723-5167
Tuesday, Sep. 28 • 7-7pm
Meet the Author: Karen Burrell
Author Karen Burrell will introduce The Spirit Within, Cooking With Fermented and Distilled Beverages. Following a 20 minute presentation, books will be available for purchase. Have Karen personally autograph it for holiday gifting. Karen will donate $5 from each book sold at the event to the library.
FREE • 21+
Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E. Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek 723-4546
Saturday, Oct. 2 • 12:01-4pm
Booya & Fall Festival
Attend this fun-filled family event complete with mouth-watering booya, food, a visit from Paddy Beaver, nature hikes, raffle opportunities, live music provided by Billy Krause, Duffy Duyfhuizen and other local musicians, children's games and activities at no cost.
FREE
Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd K, Fall Creek 877-2212 Ext 101
Friday, Oct. 15 • 5:30pm
Sips for Scholarships
Featuring a Spanish-themed wine presentation by Peter D-Souza, an international expert on food and wine pairings. You will be treated to an elegant dinner with specially selected wines to accompany each course. Registration required, deadline: Oct. 1.
$50, $500 table of six sponsor • 21+
Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout, Menomonie 232-1151
Friday, Oct. 22 • 5-7:30pm
CV: Book Festival Dinner with Authors
Enjoy a fantastic five-course fall festival dinner of sushi and sea scallop, then grilled Wisconsin cranberry duck breast, apple sorbet, forest mushroom angus sirloin and end with an autumn harvest wellington. Vegetarian option available. Chef Casey Anderson will introduce each course. This will be followed by author Erin Hart with Paddy O'Brien "Irish Myth, Mystery and Music". Registration required, deadline: Oct. 11.
$30
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club, 828 Clubview Ln, Altoona 839-5004
Friday, Oct. 22 • 5:30-7pm
CV Book Festival: Dinner with Authors
Catered by Jewel of India, this expansive dinner buffet entices with a wide variety of Indian and vegetarian entrees. Featured dishes include tandoori chicken, bindi masala, curries, basmati rice, mint chutney, naan, and salad bar. Dessert offerings include gulub jamun (pastries in syrup) and rice pudding. Cash bar. Registration required, deadline: Oct. 11.
$25
Porter's at the Ramada Inn, 205 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 839-5004
Friday, Oct. 22 • 7:30-9pm
CV Book Festival: Michael Perry
Part of the 11th annual book festival featuring author presentations for children through adults at various downtown and university locations. See the website for complete details. All events other than dinners are no-charge.
FREE
Schofield Hall UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 839-5004
Thursday, Nov. 4 • 6-8:30pm
Cozy Autumn Evening
Featuring two complete menus that everyone will love. Either menu can be prepared for a special date night, for your family, or for special guests. Together we’ll create Grilled Pork Chops with Peppadew Mustard Sauce, served with Mediterranean Relish & Couscous, Fresh Green Beans w/Caramelized Shallots & Dijon, Rosemary Dijon Chicken Breasts, Rosemary-Lemon Orzo Pilaf, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers & Pine Nuts. Chef Laurel will demo, you’ll sample, plus a fabulous dessert of caramelized bananas.
$55
Dinner's On • Eau Claire
Sunday, Nov. 7 • 12:01-4pm
UW-Eau Claire's International Folk Fair
International Folk Fair brings together the community in celebration of culture and offers an enriching cultural and educational experience. This is your opportunity to sample foods from around the world, be entertained by international performers, see colorful cultural exhibits, and experience the history and languages of other cultures without leaving Eau Claire. More than 40 cultural groups are represented every year.
FREE
UW-Eau Claire, Davies Center, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire 836-4411
Sunday, Feb. 6 • 8:30am-12:30pm
French Toast Breakfast & Open House
French toast, maple syrup, sausage and beverages will be served in the Main Lodge. This is just the start of a day full of things to do at the Reserve. Weather permitting, free snowshoe and cross country ski rentals.
$6 adults, $4 kids under 12
Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd K, Fall Creek 877-2212 Ext 101
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Saturday, Jul. 3
Check with venue for hours.
Happy Independence Day
Art activity of the week: Make an American flag collage. All week, create a George Washington portrait with crayons and cotton balls, create a paper penny, and color a picture of Uncle Sam with markers. Tues-Sat 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues-Sun 2:30-3:30pm, glue and glitter fireworks.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc
Event Ends: Friday, Jul. 30
Check with venue for hours.
Lammer's Food Fest 150th Anniversary 'We're Local' Celebration
Date: July 28, 2010 - July 30, 2010 Many local vendors from Menomonie and throughout the state will be sampling and demoing products made in Wisconsin Wed. and Thurs. On Thurs. and Fri., Lammer's Food Fest will be having an outdoor produce sale featuring many local vendors.
1408 9th Street, Menomonie, WI 235-2134
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Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010 5th Annual Fall FestivalThis years event will benefit the Eau Claire Children's Theatre. We will donate $1 from every bottle... • Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls |
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Saturday, Sep. 18, 2010 International Fall FestivalDowntown Eau Claire will host entertainters, musicians, vendors, and much, much more. Parade of nat... FREE admission • |
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Great show. DV did Eau Claire proud, as always. Thanks to the House of Rock...
Nesbit
08/18/10
from event: Relapse Recording Artist: Rumpelstiltskin Grinder + Desolatevoid + Nailed Shut + Purge the Woods
FYI: Our event was named "Blues On The Chippewa" because it will eventually...
bearcreekdan
08/16/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
The Chippewa was two blocks away from the park. On another note, it is amazing to see Blues to grow every year. Hopefully next year has even people.
Mr_bip9
08/13/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
It was AWESOME!
uwec10
08/11/10
from event: "Tri" Eau Claire- Run/Row/Ride
NOT "on the Chippewa"
dlgutkow
08/08/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
The show was fantastic; Downers has been hard at work!
Neighbor Dave
07/15/10
from event: Downers Grove + Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints
Hey, I was one of those 2 guys! Anyway, sorry to disappoint you, we did ha...
Cory
07/09/10
from event: Flea Market
This was NOT a flea market. My girlfriend and I drove all the way to Cadott to find a tent and two guys selling fireworks and overpriced purses.
Amy
07/07/10
from event: Flea Market