Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6:30-7:30am

New Years Resolution Solution: Overall Body Management System

Starting Jan 5th, for eight weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday, attend a variety of workout classes from core synergestics, biceps and triceps, yoga, dance fitness and much more. See contact info for complete schedule. Medical questioner and waiver needed for review and signing.

$7.50/class. Payments in advance for one or two months get 20% off

Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire 379-3004

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9am

General Estate Planning

This is a discussion on general estate planning issues and considerations including basic medical assistance planning.

FREE

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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9:30-11:30am

Level Two Computer

This eight-week course extends skills learned in Level One. Please review the curriculum for Level One to identify skills that should be mastered before entering this class (use our website and click the Class link). Presenter: Phil Close.

$45, $30 members

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9:30-11:30am

River Source Family Center: Playgroup

Toys and activities are provided for children from birth through age 5 and their parents to come interact with other kids and families. Every, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30-11:30am.

Free

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 10am-1pm

Beginning Crochet - Scarf with Stripes

See contact info for pattern, materials and registration.

$24

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 10:30-10:50am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales is our storytime for two - and three-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and repeated on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-understand stories, songs and activities.

Free • ages 2-3

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 10:40-11:10am

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Story Time

On My Own Story Time is for children age 3-5 years old. Fun stories, songs rhymes and more.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 11:30am-1pm

Lunch.net

Attendees are assigned a table. While enjoying salad, everyone at the table will be asked to share business cards and a brief infomercial on their business. This is casual environment that welcomes anyone interested in trying something new. You will leave with a satisfied appetite and a hand-full of new business connections. Call or email info@menomoniechamber.org.

$25, $20 members

Olde Towne • Menomonie • 235-9087 •

 Words

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 4pm

Menomonie Reads Book Discussion

Small group discussions of Sherman Alexie's award-winning novel: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Joleen Sterk, Discussion Leader. Free copies of the novel will be available at the Menomonie Public Library, Bookends Bookstore, and the Raw Deal after January 15, 2010.

Free

Raw Deal Restaurant and Coffee House, 544 South Broadway, Menomonie 232-2164 Ext 10

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 4-5pm

Young Athletes Program

The Young Athletes Program (SO-YAP) sponsored by River Source Family Center and Special Olympics invites you to join the fun. Children will learn large motor skills through a specifically developed variety of large motor activities. Parents will take part in discussions regarding the social/emotional development of their children. Registration required, deadline: Jan. 25.

Free • ages 2-7

Northern Center, Head Start Building, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 5:30-7:30pm

Special Children/Special Parents

Join this group of parents in discussing what it means to have a child with special needs in your life. You are not alone. Join us for a potluck dinner from 5:30-6pm and discussion from 6-7:3pm. Childcare provided free of charge.

Free

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-6:45pm

Optimizing Your Health through Chiropractic

What is true health? How does chiropractic work? Can it help me with my problems? All these questions and more will be discussed. Presented by Dr. Tim Gunderson.

FREE

Health 4 Life Chiropractic, LLC • Altoona • 598-4954

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-8:30pm

Line dancing

Go to Moose Lodge for beginner line dance lessons where new dancers are always welcome. There's no partners and no experience needed. Kids will dance with adult dancers. This event is open to the community. We play all types of music, and the dance provides a good exercise.

$5/week, kids with adult dancers $3 • All ages

Moose Lodge • Eau Claire • 835-6522

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-8pm

Live Jazz

Some of the area's best young jazz musicians take center stage at Infinitea Teahouse every Tuesday night. A great experience for those who love jazz or are just looking for something different.

Free

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand, Eau Claire 514-1975 •

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6pm

Master Gardener Volunteer General Training

The most extensive gardening course offered by the UW-Cooperative Extension provides recommended practices for caring for trees and shrubs, lawns, annual and perennial flowers, vegetables and fruits, landscape design, garden prep, plant propogation and pest management. Tuesdays 6-9pm Feb. 6-Apr. 27. Training broadcast live from UW-Madison via fiber optics. Scholarships available. Register by Jan. 15.

$120 • 18+

UW-Eau Claire 839-4712 (Erin)

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-8pm

Team Trivia Tuesdays

1st place team each night gets $50 house cash, 2nd place gets $25, 3rd $10. Teams can register to be in the Trivia League and the top teams around WI get to compete in the Tournament of Champions for thousands fo dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up!

Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub • Eau Claire • 831-1300 •

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6-9pm

The ABCs of Business Ownership

Participants work on their business idea. Session 1: Are you Ready? Legal structure, permits, business plan, and feasibility. Session 2: Business Marketing: Identifying customers, market research, and marketing to customers. Session 3: Creating Financials: managing cash, profit/loss and cash flow projections, and options for financing. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 8.

$45, scholarships available

Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire 836-7511 Ext 171

 Food & Drink

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 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6:30-7pm

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Family Storytime

Enjoy quality family time at our successful evening storytimes for families. Family Storytime will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. This program is geared for ages two to six, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Bundle-up and come out, then snuggle-up for stories, movement and more. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.

Free

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 6:30-9:15pm

Entrepreneurial Training Program

Turning your business idea into a profitable enterprise takes planning. UWEC is now accepting applications for its Entrepreneurial Training Program. Twelve sessions on the fundamentals of small business management, create a business plan that will guide their actions and attract potential investors. Sessions held Tuesdays beginning Feb. 9, 6:30-9:15pm.

$250 with a complete business plan

Haas Fine Arts Center, UWEC 836-5811 or 866-893-2423

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-9pm

Barley Club Trivia Night

Pizza & pitcher specials, extended happy hour with drink specials on all beverages 3-9pm.

The Barley Club at Pine Meadow • Eau Claire • 831-9224

 Words

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-9pm

Bill Callaghan Book Reading and Signing

Local author and publisher Bill Callaghan will discuss his new book Raised with Praise, the writing and publishing process, and will read excerpts followed by a short Q&A.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-11pm

Cori-o-kee

Fabulous DJ with karaoke: "Cori-o-kee".

Free • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-3030

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-11pm

CV Blues Society Annual Meeting + Left Wing Bourbon

Meeting at 7pm and live music starts at 8pm. New members welcome. Join the CV Blues Society for as little as $10 and help support the blues in the Chippewa Valley and lots more.

Free

Metropolis Hotel, Sky Box Banquet Room, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire 852-6000 • www.metropolishotel.com

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-8pm

Planetarium Show

Each month, UWEC's planetarium presents different programs on an assortment of astronomical topics. Tuesday shows are geared to adult audiences and Saturday shows are geared for children.

$2

UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 836-3148 • www.uwec.edu

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-8:30pm

Slot Car Racing

Open to all ages. Refer to website for more information.

1st Place Apparel • Chippewa Falls • 723-9070 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 7-9pm

Team Trivia at Sweeney's

Prizes for the top three teams in the form of gift certificates for the host venue, varying from $30, $20, and $10 to $50, $25, $10 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Sweeney’s Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 723-9905

 Food & Drink

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

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 8pm

Open Mic/Musician Jam with Jeff White

This event never fails to draw many of the most talented musicians in the Chippewa Valley, sometimes generating jam sessions with up to eight players. Bring your talent and instrument and sign up beginning at 7pm.

FREE • 21+

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Music  Nightlife  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 8-10pm

Swing Dance Night at the Red Parrot

Come out to show your moves or enjoy the dynamic sounds of the Red Parrot Big Band, composed of top local musicians rivaling the quality of groups from yesterday and today playing Glen Miller, Harry James, Frank Sinatra and many more!

FREE • 21+

The Red Parrot • Eau Claire • 832-6431

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9pm-2am

Cashpot Karaoke

Cashpot Karoke is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Free • 21+

Happy Hollow Tavern, 1628 N. Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona 832-2826

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • 9pm

Rollback to the 80s

Play 80s themed games like Name That Tune, 20 Questions, Brain Surge & Don’t Forget the Lyrics.

T.G.I. Friday’s • Eau Claire • 830-1424 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Feb. 11
Check with venue for hours.

Anatomical Autonomy / Sammy Jean Wilson

Sammy Jean Wilson exhibits life size drawings, miniature paper-craft and fetish-themed sculpture focusing on the internal and external references of the body. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Tangled Up In Hue, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire 855-0090

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 3
Check with venue for hours.

Chippewa Valley Water Color Artists' Annual Show at Beaver Creek Reserve

Approximately 25 members will show work that they have completed while painting once a month at the Beaver Creek Reserve.

FREE

Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 839-0618 • beavercreekreserve.org

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Feb. 16
Check with venue for hours.

Eric Lee & Jason Lanka Art Exhibit

Eric Lee will feature his recent large paintings as well as those of the past three years. This same exhibition was featured during the 2009 Gallery Nights in Madison at State Street Gallery, and includes the 20ft. project: Building and Unbuilding the Globe. Jason Lanka is UWEC's new Assistant Professor in Sculpture. His work considers the space at which our culture comes in contact with the environment, and how our society defines its role and place within the natural world. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street , Eau Claire 839-5004

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Feb. 25
Check with venue for hours.

February Artist of the Month: Justin Dancing Hawk

Justin Dancing Hawk exhibits artwork and three-dimensional pieces of soft stone sculptures of alabaster and marble. Often combining the elements of stone, wood and metal, Justin’s work speaks of the organic origin of all we know on Earth.

FREE

Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 715-726-9000 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Feb. 18
Check with venue for hours.

Genesis

Award winning creators of international renown write and illustrate their own narratives. Art and development sketches reveal the genesis of their unique approaches to the bizarre, the unbelievable, the whimsical, and the personal. The artists represented have experience with young adult and children's literature, television, theater, and animated films. Author Illustrators Bill Joyce, Shaun Tan. David Wiesner, Adam Rex, James Gurney.

Free

Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire 836-2328

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Mar. 8
Check with venue for hours.

Grottoes, Garrisons and Confines

Collages and drawings by Joe Maurer, exploring post-industrial landscape imagery juxtaposed with the strange, fantastic and disastrous.

FREE

Just Local Food • Eau Claire • 577-5564 • justlocalfood.blogspot.com

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Feb. 14
Check with venue for hours.

Happy Valentines Day!

Art Activity of the week: Make a Valentine’s Day card for someone you love. All week: Use tissue circles and pipe cleaners to make colorful flowers, make a heart collage, and create a heart-shaped watercolor painting. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm & Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm: Build a heart mobile using yarn and cutouts.

$5/person • 1+

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Feb. 15
Check with venue for hours.

John Falevsky's Recycled Windows

John's Recycled Windows style manifests from old, double hung windows, salvaged when homeowners upgrade and turn them into scenes. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S Barstow, Eau Claire 831-6451

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Feb. 24
Check with venue for hours.

Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity

The brightly colored, geometrically patterned cloth called kente, made by the Asante peoples of Ghana and the Ewe peoples of Ghana and Togo, is the best known of all African textiles. Kente is a symbol of African pride and a powerful cultural icon. Examples, photographs and video are all part of this exhibit.

$4 adults, $2 children ages 4-17, FREE to museum members and ages 0-3

The Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Feb. 19
Check with venue for hours.

Holy Mackerel: The Artwork of Ivy, Emma and Sandra Klinbeil

What happens when three very talented members of one family exhibit in the same space? Ivy creates multi-layed, textural and surreal digital images that strive to synthesize the old with the new, without ever losing sight of appearing "hand-made". Emma's paintings reference "strange places in time - in childhood - where you know you've seen a monster behind the shower curtain, or your pet cat talked for a split second". Sandra paints contemporary devotional portraits.

Free

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire 832-2787