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Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 9-10:15am
Classic Hatha Yoga
Movement, breath, and philosophy to align with the natural forces working in our lives. Accessible to all fitness levels.
$10
Unity Christ Center , 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 720-7597
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 9-11am
February Garden Roundtable
Time to get peppers, egg plants and perennials started. Come and join in on a garden discussion.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 12:10-12:50pm
From Glaciers to Dams: A Geomorphic History of the Lower Chippewa River
Eroding streambanks, abandoned channels and a variety of other landforms indicate that the Lower Chippewa is a dynamic and changeable river. A history of channel change for the last 150 years confirms the river’s changeable nature and reveals temporal and spatial variability suggests a complex interplay of factors that control channel form.
FREE • all ages
Old Library 1142 (CETL), UWEC 836-3405
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 1:30-3:30pm
Level One Computers
Class for persons with little experiences or in need of a refresher course. Topics include basic computer components and operations, introduction to WORD, Notepad, WordPad; organizing files and folders, email and internet. If you have had no computer experience consider taking Pre-Level One class before this class. Presenter: John Monson.
$45, $30 members
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 2-3pm
Pilates
Pilates increases our awareness of all muscle groups, relieving the strain on those that are often overused. Participants will be using mats on the floor for this class and is limited to 15. Presenter: Anna King.
$60, $40 members
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 5:15-6:15pm
Beginner's Yoga Four Week Series begins
This four week series will introduce you to the basic principles and poses of yoga. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 9.
$36
Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 1/2 Water Street, Eau Claire 830-0321
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 6:30-7:20pm
Zumba Fitness
Ditch the workout... Join the party! Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! Check out classes, RSVP and pre-pay at the website! No cancellations. No classes on holidays.
$10, $7.50 with pre-paid punch card
Radiant Health Chiropractic • Eau Claire • 379-4249 • www.radianthealthchiro.com
Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 7-9pm
Smokebusters
Free workshop on quitting smoking + support group.
Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center • Eau Claire • 613-0365 • www.pathtohealthmassage.com
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 8am-noon
Cardiovascular Screening
This screening will help determine your risk for a heart attack and vascular disease and includes total cholesterol and HDL, blood sugar, blood pressure, ABI, BMI, waist/hip ratio, and an exercise evaluation. Personal explanation and a packet of educational information will be provided. If needed, follow-up care will be provided. Call no later than two days before the screening.
FREE
Luther Midelfort Cardiac Center, third floor, 1400 Bellinger St. 838-5672
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 9am-9pm
15th Annual Wetlands in Service Conference
More than 250 wetland researchers, wetland professionals, government agency staff, educators, landowners, hunters and anglers, conservationists and concerned citizens from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio, and Indiana. Visit wisconsinwetlands.org for full schedule.
The Plaza Hotel & Suites • Eau Claire • 834-3181 •
Thursday, Feb. 11 • noon-1pm
Preventing Police-Minority Problems
Local officers will discuss goals of policing, why certain tactics are used, training, and threats to student safety on and off campus. Public defenders reps will discuss the seriousness and impact of common charges, rights and responsibilities, and behaviors students see as legal that are actually illegal. Students will discuss student concerns and positive tactics to improve relations.
Presidents Room, Davies Center, UWEC
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 1-2pm
Eco Team
Looking for ideas to save money at home? We will brainstorm ideas about garbage, water, electricity, transportation and consumption. Presenter: Erin LaFaive, UW Ext. Horticulturalist.
$15, $10 members
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 4:30-5:30pm
Rep. Jeff Smith Open Meetings
Representative Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) will be holding regular office hours in his district to give constituents an easy and accessible way to share their opinions on legislative topics. No appointment necessary to meet with Rep. Smith.
Free
Brackett Tavern, 9150 Beaver Creek Rd , Fall Creek (888) 534-0093
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 5:30-7pm
Unfarming: Native Habitat Restoration in Western Wisconsin
This presentation by Marcie O'Connor is about her decade-long restoration project on her Buffalo County farm. She will share her stories and photographs of her efforts to restore her farm. Marcie is a trained biologist with over 30 years of restoration experience. This will be a great presentation for any landowners wishing to begin their own land stewardship projects.
Free
Chippewa Room, LE Phillips Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire, WI 664-8002
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 6-7pm
Innate Exercise – Quick, Easy, Effective
Dr. Tim Gunderson of Health4Life Chiropractic will help you get your health back with short, easy, higher-intensity and effective workouts. RSVP in advance.
FREE
Health 4 Life Chiropractic, LLC • Altoona • 598-4954
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 6-8pm
Intermediate Card Class
Using cuttlebug embossing plates, stamp and watercolor techniques & paper punching, create 10 unusual and beautiful cards. All supplies furnished but bring a cutter, scissors, and your favorite adhesives if you have them.
• 16+
School of the Arts • Menomonie • (715) 233-0264
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 7-9pm
Eau Claire Linux Users Group
Eau Claire Linux users group is an informal group of Linux and open source software enthusiasts. For more info please visit our web site or join us in IRC channel #eclug on irc.freendode.net.
Free
Dooley's Pub, 442 Water St., Eau Claire 834-2388 •
Thursday, Feb. 11 • 7-9pm
WomenSpirit
Worship experience celebrating the Divine Feminine. Inviting all, men and women, to name and claim our full humanity, and claiming the Divine Feminine in our lives and in the world. Born from the Judeo-Christian tradition and engaging interfaith resources. Sponsored by: Sabbath Way, LLC.
FREE
Hosted by: Hope United Methodist Church, 2233 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI 832-9639
Friday, Feb. 12 • 10am-noon
Abraham Lincoln Memorabilia Display
A formerly private collection of photos, drawings, illustrations, flags as well as several illustrated slide-show stories that portray salient parts of Abraham Lincoln’s life and family, donated by noted Lincoln researcher and enthusiast Lew Mallow.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Friday, Feb. 12 • 10:30am-4pm
Art Share
Fridays, meet and work with Art Share members using watercolor, colored pencils, colored chalk/charcoal, and acrylic paints. Wednesday, meet the quilters, knitters, felters, etc.
$20 annual membership
School of the Arts • Menomonie • (715) 233-0264
Friday, Feb. 12 • 10:30am-5pm
Drop-In Rosemaling Group
No registration required. Everyone is welcome!
$2-3 donation/person requested
Ager House • Eau Claire • 835-8718 • www.agerhouse.org
Friday, Feb. 12 • 7-9pm
Energetics 101
This two hour talk explores the fundamentals of life energy: vibration, amplitude & dissonance, and how our thoughts, emotions, habits and beliefs impact our life energy (i.e., soul, spirit, atman).
$10
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 514-1113
Friday, Feb. 12 • 7-9pm
Life Drawing Class/Open Studio
The Crafters Collective is offering a five-session life drawing class/open studio beginning Fri. Feb. 12th for 5 consecutive weeks, 7-9pm. A professional female nude model with be provided for the class/open studio. Beginners and seasoned artists alike are welcome. For registration application & details email skearneyus@gmail.com. Register by Feb. 6.
$110 • 18+
Crafters Collective Studio, 2729 Pleasant View Street, Eau Claire / Altoona 308-5210
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 9am-4pm
Reiki Class taught by Judy Meinen
Discuss history, principles, and uses of Reiki. Receive attunements and perform practice sessions. No previous experience required for Reiki Level I. Please Register in advance. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 12.
$150
Angel Care Healing Touch, 2130 Brackett Ave, Ste B, Eau Claire 832-7250
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 10-11am
Holistic Gatherings: Weekend Warriors
Featuring Law of Attraction. Hosted by Renee Tibbits.
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 577-3511 • www.theacoustic.com
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 10am-noon
Knitting 104 - Cables
A simple cable pattern for you to learn which when finished will be a great accessory to your winter wardrobe. Materials: 2 skeins of Drops Alpaca (held double) or 2 skeins of Drops Alaska US 6 needle or size to get gauge. Gauge 19sts x 25 rows = 4"x 4".
$16
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 12:01-4pm
Practical Steps Toward Optimal Health
The new year is a great time to focus on improving your state of health. Mark Norman, L.C.N. will share current research that shows us how lifestyle choices improve the quality of life and prevent most diseases. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 10
$45, $75/couple
Mabel Tainter Theater, 205 Main Street, Menomonie 235-6533 Ext 23
Saturday, Feb. 13 • 1-3pm
Valentine's Make-and-take Crafts @ the Library
Drop by the library's Youth Services Program Room and create a craft for your Valentine. Choose the craft best suited to your crafting skills. Availability while supplies last.
Free • 5-19
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007
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 • 11am-1pm
Safe Harbor: Alive @ Eleven
What if you could seek or worship God and be able to "talk back"? Safe Harbor aims to inquire about and cultivate a faith with "open table" communion, sharing good or bad news, couches, tables, chairs, cushions, hot/cold beverages, snacks, scarlet letter words of Rabbi Yeshua, feedback, conversation, thought-provoking music, prayer and contemplation.
FREE
Chapel Heights • Eau Claire • 832-2333
Monday, Feb. 15 • 8:45-9:45am
Body & Soul Fitness
Body & Soul Fitness is an NPO that enables women to exercise and care for their bodies to Christian music with solid lyrics. This international organization is coming to the Chippewa Valley this winter bringing kick butt cardio and strength training workouts! Body & Soul Fitness is three days a week (MWF) for just one hour a day.
Free
Sovereign Grace Church, 2 Bay Street, Chippewa Falls 226-0961
Monday, Feb. 15 • 5:30-9:30pm
Maine Potato Basket Class
Quick and easy-to-make, this large bushel-basket style round basket with a handle originally was used to carry potatoes but today is the perfect basket to hold your fleece blankets or throw. Costs include materials and instructor fee. Registration and full payment required by Feb. 1.
$51
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Monday, Feb. 15 • 6-7:30pm
Drop in Spanish for True Beginners
Dale Gable facilitates the TPRS method and a pot pourri of other activities. No stress language learning.
$12
Ager House • Eau Claire • 833-8750 • www.agerhouse.org
Monday, Feb. 15 • 6-7pm
Zumba Fitness Class
Zumba with Level 2 Instructor Jean Dreger includes Samba, Tango, Flamenco, Bellydance, Merengue, Hip Hop, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton and more. The first class is free. Wednesdays at 4:45pm at Sam Davey Elementary, corner of Starr Ave. and Eddy Lane. For info, call 835-6550 or email jtweety@centurytel.net.
$5/class, $40/10 class punch card
Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire
Monday, Feb. 15 • 6:30-7:20pm
TRX Suspension Training
TRX Suspension Training gives the novice to the seasoned pro a complete total-body training tool they need to take their performance to the next level. Check out classes, RSVP and pre-pay at the website! No cancellations. No classes on holidays. Classes are very small so spaces are limited!
$10, $7.50 with prepaid punch card
Radiant Health Chiropractic • Eau Claire • 379-4249 • www.radianthealthchiro.com
Monday, Feb. 15 • 7-10pm
Open Drawing
Open Drawing Sessions. Not open during holidays or UW-Stout academic breaks. Bring drawing supplies.
FREE
Applied Arts 303, UW-Stout, 415 13th St E, Menomonie 232-1097
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 10am-3pm
Hospitality Career Conference
Held by the student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America.
Great Hall, Memorial Student Center • Menomonie • 232-2432
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 10am-noon
Knitting 103 - Lace
This wrap is a simple project but includes lots of knitting techniques that are fun to learn and will be used many times in your future projects. Learn to follow a lace chart which includes yarn overs, decreases and a few short rows. Materials: S-M-L (5-6-7 skeins) Garnstudio Eskimo US 11 needle 4 buttons.
$16
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • noon-12:45pm
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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 1-3pm
Norwegian Mittens
Learn two-handed or single-handed color stranding. See contact info for pattern, materials and registration.
$32
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 2-2:45pm
Let's Talk Seniors: Life Line Will Discuss How They Work
Life Line will be here to expain how Life Line works and will work for you or the seniors in your life.
Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, 4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy., Eau Claire 552-1500
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 6:30-7:30pm
Guitar Class: Level 1/Tracy Lea Landis
Group class concentrates on building basic strengths needed to play a guitar with special emphasis on learning how to play by ear and with others. Students must bring their own acoustic or electric guitar or bass. Instructor Tracy Lea Landis has been teaching beginning guitar, music theory, and performance art in group classes and private lessons in Menomonie since 1991.
$75
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7:30pm
Civil War Reenactors Meeting: Co. C 8th Wisc.
Company C 8th Wisc. Civil War reenactors meet the third Tuesday of the month at Smith Funeral Home Annex. We have a program each month to teach about Civil War weapons, equipment and battles. We also plan for the many displays, reenactments, and parades in which we participate.
Free
Smith Funeral Home Annex, 2222 London Rd., Eau Claire 563-3492
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 8-9pm
Guitar Class: Level 2/Tracy Lea Landis
Those who can demonstrate competence in the concepts introduced in Level 1 beginning guitar class can move to Level 2. Group class concentrates on building chord vocabulary, improving methods of study and playing with others. Students must bring their own acoustic or electric guitar or bass. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 9.
$75
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664/235-0960
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 8:30-11:30am
Employment of Veterans with Invisible Wounds: The Facts and Myths about PTSD and TBI
How do you help veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Traumatic Brain Injury succeed in the workplace? As an employer, what role can you play to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of employees with PTSD and TBI? Uncover facts and myths and explore resources available to you to help the employment of veterans with these invisible wounds.
$15
Metropolis Hotel, 2402 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire 232-5664 • www.metropolishotel.com
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9-10am
Financial Workshop for Women Investors
Geared to people who are either new to investing or need a refresher. Learn the key features of bonds, stocks, mutual funds, the importance of asset allocation, and the impact of inflation on your long-term goals.
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • noon-1pm
Holistic Gatherings: Lunch Bunch
New age gathering with different speakers and themes. Hosted by Holly Long.
Raw Deal • Menomonie • 505-2588 •
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • noon-1pm
Impact of Funk
Presented by Dr. Ryan P. Jones, assistant professor of music and theatre arts.
Arrowhead Room, Davies Center, UWEC
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 12:10-12:50pm
Chicago On My Mind
During English Professsor Karen Loeb's sabbatical, she was taken back to Chicago in some of the stories and poems she had worked on. At this event, Loeb will read a few poems, maybe a very short prose piece and talk about being a writer and university professor.
FREE
Old Library 1142 (CETL), UWEC 836-4734
Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 6:30-9pm
The Major Arcana
What is the difference between the Major and Minor Arcana? Who is represented by the Court Cards? How do the alchemic elements fit into a Tarot reading? Learn these things and more at Judy's next workshops. The Tarot Exploration Series is an intensive study of this Tool of Divination, with each class focusing on a different aspect of the Tarot.
832-7250
Altoona Public Library • Altoona • 839-5029 •
Thursday, Feb. 18 • noon-1pm
Race in Eau Claire
Discussion featuring representatives from the Eau Claire Area Public Schools, the Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office and local experts will talk about health care, crime, education and economic issues in Wisconsin.
Schofield Auditorium, Schofield Hall • Eau Claire
Thursday, Feb. 18 • 3:30-5pm
Beginning Drawing for Children/Vicki Casper
Students will be able to explore the beauty of the use of colored pencils in rendering some interesting subjects (using the instructor's resources or your own favorite set of colored pencils). Instructor is Vicki Casper. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 9.
$30 • 8-15
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664
Thursday, Feb. 18 • 5:45-7:15pm
Beginner Belly Dance Classes at *JOY*ful Shimmies Bellydance
The essence of Tribal Style Belly Dance is women dancing together as a group (tribe) for their own enjoyment. The dance itself is largely improvisational. The movements are a combination of traditional feminine dance forms from the Middle East, North Africa, India, and Spain. It is a dance form that embraces women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Register by Feb. 18.
$60
Anytime Fitness, 312 Bridge St., Chippewa Falls 773-2532
Friday, Feb. 19 • 9am-6pm
Globe University Wellness Fair
Six students in Globe’s massage therapy program aims to educate the public on complementary health care options plus chair massages available with cash donation. A combination of 20 informational booths and 13 presentations will cover a variety of topics, including water therapy, pain management through aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicine, fibromyalgia, depression and chronic fatigue, digestive health, hypnotherapy, claiming your personal power, and child wellness. Proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic.
Globe University - Eau Claire Campus • Eau Claire • 855-6600 •
Friday, Feb. 19 • 3-6pm
Open House
Visit the building and meet the teachers.
Eau Claire Music School • Eau Claire • 5140475/8940051 •
Friday, Feb. 19 • 4pm
North Atlantic Climate Variability During the Last Millennium
A presentation by Alan Wanamaker. Part of UWEC's Earth Science Seminar Series. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
Room 281, Phillips Hall, UWEC
Friday, Feb. 19 • 5-10pm
The Revival of Hip Hop
The "Revival of Hip Hop" event will run from 5-10pm Feb. 19 in Schofield Auditorium.
Schofield Auditorium, Schofield Hall • Eau Claire
Friday, Feb. 19 • 7:30-9:30pm
Eau Claire International Folk Dancers
A weekly recreational international dance group where you dance the dances of many lands. Come and join us whenver you like. No partners necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled, non-marking clean shoes. First Fridays of the month are specialized for beginners.
$1/night
Eau Claire YMCA Fitness and Training Center, 216 Emery St., Eau Claire
Friday, Feb. 19 • 7:30-8:30pm
Volunteer Training Session
The Board of Directors has recently finished creating a new Volunteer training program for the Community Center. Please consider attending this session to be trained as a Volunteer. Volunteers will learn about: The History of the LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley The Confidentiality the Community Center guarantees its users The Benefits of Center membership and how to process memberships The John A. Klinger Memorial Lending Library and more.
Free
LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-LGBT
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 8am-3:30pm
Think Spring Garden Seminar
Join UW-Extension Chippewa County and the Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association for a seminar on earth-friendly gardening. Learn valuable information from interesting speakers and interact with others who share your interest in gardening. To register or for more information, contact the Chippewa County Extension Office.
$20 (includes lunch), workshop is additional $20
Chippewa Falls Middle School, Chippewa Falls 715-726-7950
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 10-11:30am
Nourishing Roots: Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
Learn how to beat insomnia and make some sleepytime tea. Special bonus: herbs for dreamtime. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 19.
$25
Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd., Eau Claire 514-2673
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 10am
Sleep, Oh Sleep!
Help make sleepytime tea and discuss how to use food, supplements and plants to overcome insomnia or just get more restful sleep. Register at dirttime.org/workshops.
$25 in advance
Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd., Eau Claire 514-2673
Saturday, Feb. 20 • 10:30am-3:30pm
The Seven Chakra Centers of Life, for Transformation, Healing, Self-Discovery and Integration
The Journey needs power: The Solar Plexus/Third Chakra is the power of fire, for oneself, willpower, the childlike laughter, our identity in this world. $5 lunch option. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 17.
$20 suggested offering
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010
Sunday, Feb. 21 • 10-11am
Unthinking the Hustler Mind Set
Have you ever stretched your resources by taking them from someone else, represented yourself falsely as a friend, given false offers of cooperation, sisterhood, or brotherhood? Have you ever allowed anyone else to take from you in these ways, and why? What about straight up denial or running a con game – how do our own problematic actions.
Free
UU Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 834-0690
Monday, Feb. 22 • 4pm
Advance eBay Selling
If you have experience selling on EBay or have attended “EBay Buying and Selling” at our center, this class is designed to help you. Mondays, Feb. 22-Mar. 15, 4-5pm.
$20 members, $30 non-members
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Monday, Feb. 22 • 6-8pm
CAJE Meeting: Citizens for Accountible Judical Expansion
The Eau Claire County Jail project has not gone away. There are local government officials that view the downtown site as the only choice while citizens continue to ask that alternative locations be explored. If citizens can't change their minds then maybe citizens can change who represent us in the city & the county of Eau Claire. Make this election competitive - find out how we can help each other. Millions of dollars have been wasted by incompetence.
Free
First Congregational Church on the Corner of Third and Broadway Avenues, Eau Claire 835-2604
Monday, Feb. 22 • 6-8pm
Spirit Communication
Join Julie Geigle, Spiritual Counselor & Psychic Medium every 4th Monday for discussion. 4-6pm: Private readings ($40/30mins); 6-7pm: Discussion on spirits, ghosts, angels, guides, alien contact & more; 7-8pm: Live medium demonstration for six volunteers.
$10 love offering (a portion goes to the Unity Christ Center)
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire 833-1096
Tuesday, Feb. 23 • 4pm
Mountain Glacier Melt Geochemistry: Insights from the Antarctic and the Andes
Presented by Sarah Fortner as part of UWEC's Earth Science Seminar Series. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
Phillips Hall 281, UWEC
Tuesday, Feb. 23 • 7-7pm
Social Media 101
Trainer Laurie Boetcher will demonstrate how Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn can provide you with a world of connections. If you like, bring your laptop and use our wireless Internet to follow along. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 23.
Free
Fall Creek Public Library, 112 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek 877-3334
Tuesday, Feb. 23 • 7-8pm
Social Media 101 Workshop
Join Social Media Enthusiast Laurie Boettcher for an engaging workshop to take the confusion out of social media and learn what is social media, the differences between Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and how to protect yourself with privacy settings.
Free
Fall Creek Public Library • Fall Creek • 877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, Feb. 24 • 9:30-11am
Coin Collecting and Appraisals
Coin Collecting and Appraisals A discussion on coin collecting and coins will be appraised at the end of presentation.
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 24 • noon-1pm
"Let's Do Lunch" Lecture Series
The February session of the "Let's Do Lunch" noon-hour lecture series sponsored by the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Open to the public, tickets include presentation, the Sweetwaters buffet, beverage, tax and tip. To reserve tickets, send e-mail to alumni@uwec.edu.
$10
Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-3266 • www.sweetwatersec.com
Wednesday, Feb. 24 • noon-1pm
Holistic Gatherings: Lunch Bunch
Come and network with like-minded people interested in taking their health & wellness to a new level. Businesses are invited to share their product or service. Initial visit for businesses is FREE. Community guests are always invited to come for free to learn and listen.
Free
The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • 833-1096
Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8:30am-4pm
Supervisory Management 3
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. Giving feedback during day-to-day coaching session as well as during formal performance reviews is an essential skill. We discuss why there is resistance to performance assessment, how to establish job expectations, and how to conduct coaching sessions. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 25.
$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f
Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-5637 • www.sweetwatersec.com
Thursday, Feb. 25 • noon-1:30pm
Students' Expectations in the Classroom
In the session, multicultural students will discuss what they expect of instructors in their classrooms.
Alumni Room, Davies Center, UWEC
Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-9pm
Spinning Wheel
Either you have an inherited wheel or you want to move beyond the drop spindle. Come in and bring your wheel or use one of ours and start creating your own yarn.
$24
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6pm
Square Foot Gardening
Learn about this and other popular space saving methods of gardening, as well as tips on how to increase yields in small spaces. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 24.
FREE
The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •
Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6:30-8pm
Suicide Survivors’ Workshop
This workshop will provide information on what is known about the causes of suicide, the grief that accompanies a suicide death, and how to survive after someone you love has completed suicide. A 30-minute video, “Journey Through the Shadows: Hope for Healing After Someone you Love Has Committed Suicide,” will be shown as part of the workshop. Register by February 22.
FREE
The Healing Place, Sacred Heart Hospital • Eau Claire • 717-6028 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org
Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7pm
LearnHow heart Rhythm Devices ‘Keep Your Ticker Ticking
If your doctor says “You need a pacemaker” or “You need an ICD,” what should you expect? Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kincaid of Luther Midelfort’s Cardiac Center will be the guest speaker at “Health Break,” a free monthly talk offered by Luther Midelfort providers in conjunction with Borders. There will be time for questions.
Borders • Eau Claire • 832-2852 •
Friday, Feb. 26 • noon-1pm
Holistic Gatherings: Lunch Bunch
New age gathering with different speakers and themes. Hosted by Julie Geigle.
The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • 833-1096
Friday, Feb. 26 • 1-8pm
32nd Annual Home & Garden Show
Discover exciting and dramatic options in landscaping, decks, patios and patio furniture, outdoor and indoor recreation, irrigation systems, windows and doors, masonry, flooring, exterior siding, roofing, and much, much more. The Home and Garden Show guarantees to fill your day with solutions to your next projects, creative ideas for home improvement, and likely many products and services you weren't even aware of.
$6 presale, $8 at the door, ages 12 & under FREE
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire 835-2526
Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10am-noon
Let Joy Fill Your Heart
This session includes a brief introduction about singing meditation, an inteval of walkking meditation, sacred circle dancing and a short session of Singing Meditation. You do not need to be an experienced dancer or singer to participate. Facilitated by Ruthie Rosauer. Register by Feb. 25.
$10 • 16+
Center for Healthy Living, 2103 Heights Dr., Eau Claire 552-8090
Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10:30am-3:30pm
Psychic & Spiritual Development Series
The Center of Transformation the Heart/Fourth Chakra where we say Love lives, the center of God, the circulation pump of your Life. The power of this center is compassion and forgiveness for yourself and others. $5 lunch option. Register by Feb. 27.
$20 suggested offering
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010
Saturday, Feb. 27 • 2-4pm
Crimps, Clasps and Beads, Oh My!
Come and make a beautiful beaded bracelet and necklace! You will learn how to crimp, attach a clasp, and how to use bead tips when you are finishing your work. You will also learn how to use basic beading tools such as needle nose pliers, and crimping pliers.I E-mail vitabona@att.net with any questions. For beginners/intermediate Registration required, deadline: Feb. 13.
$20 • 12+
Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire 835-9114
Sunday, Feb. 28 • 1-4pm
Eau Claire Masonic Ballroom
Brides and their guests are invited an open house of a variety of local wedding vendors, complimentary wine and champagne tasting, appetizer tastings from Fischers on the Green, and receive information, samples & tips from knowledgeable representatives you in making your wedding and reception the best.
Free
Masonic Ballroom, 616 Graham Ave, Eau Claire 271-2878
Sunday, Feb. 28 • 1:30pm
Frank J. Hess & Sons Cooperage: Wisconsin and America's Last Oak Beer Keg Maker
When it closed in 1966, the Frank J. Hess and Sons Copperage was the last in America that manufactured white oak beer kegs. Old-timers will remember the storied cracker barrel, the sugar barrel and the flour barrel, the dried fish, oysters, herring and other food stuffs that were packed, shipped and displayed in wooden barrels.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum • Menomonie • 232-8685
Sunday, Feb. 28 • 3:30-6pm
Ballroom, Swing and Latin Dancing
Join us for a fun afternoon of ballroom, swing and Latin dancing to a variety of music by DJ Dave & Karen Goggin. This dance is open to all dancers and sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Dance Club. Dressy attire.
$8
St. Mary's Community Ctr, 1812 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 833-1879
Monday, Mar. 1 • 8-9am
Rep. Jeff Smith Office Hours
Representative Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) will be holding regular office hours in his district to give constituents an easy and accessible way to share their opinions on legislative topics. No appointment necessary to meet with Rep. Smith.
Free
Altoona Family Restaurant, 2000 North Hillcrest Pkwy Hwy 12 E, Altoona (888) 534-0093
Monday, Mar. 1 • 1-2:30pm
Beginning Spanish II
Continue learning Spanish step by step, by listening to simple stories and practicing language patterns. Recommended purchase: Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach (Paperback).
$25 members, $37.50 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Monday, Mar. 1 • 4:30-6:30pm
Economic Justice Task Force (EJTF)
Contact: Paul Savides – psavides@wwt.net.
First Congregational UCC • Eau Claire • 834-2668 • firstucceauclaire.org
Monday, Mar. 1 • 5-6:15pm
Vagina Monologues Post Discussion
The Women's and Gender Equity (WAGE) Center hosts a Vagina Monologues post discussion, allowing students, faculty, and the public to voice their opinions, thoughts, and questions about the Vagina Monologues taking place Feb. 25-27 at UW-Eau Claire. All people and ideas are welcome.
FREE
Wisconsin Room, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 836-2693
Monday, Mar. 1 • 7-8pm
Scandinavian Couple Dancing
Scandinavian couple dancing includes waltz, polka, schottische and other dances that involve specific steps and turns to the very beautiful music. All dances will be taught and beginners are welcome. Wear low-heeled shoes.
FREE • middle school +
Christ Church Cathedral • Eau Claire • 835-3734 • www.cathedralec.org
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 9am
Legal Issues in Estate Planning
General estate and basic medical assistance planning.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 9-10am
LinkedIn for Employers Workshop
No matter what your business, hiring employees can be expensive and time-consuming. Attend this free workshop to learn how you can use LinkedIn to help you evaluate potential employees and hire the right fit, the first time. The best part? Using LinkedIn is free.
Free
Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie 232-2164
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 2:30-4pm
Intermediate Spanish
Continue learning Spanish by conversing about the news of the day, telling stories and deepening your knowledge of, how do I say what I want to say? Recommended purchase: Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach.
$25 members, $37.50 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 2:45-3:45pm
Line Dancing-Beginners
Learn beginning and intermediate basic steps, get some exercise and have fun all at the same time.
$17.50 members, $26.50 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 5-8:30pm
Live Worry Free in a Worrisome World
Holly Hakes, Executive Director of Aurora Community Services and motivational speaker helps you create a worry-free approach to life despite the worrisome world in which we live. This event, designed particularly for women, will also feature displays from area vendors. Coffee and desserts will be served.
$30 after February 15
The Florian Gardens • Eau Claire • 235-1839/888-301-5897
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 6-7pm
Beginners Bellydance Lessons
Bellydancing is a low-impact dance form that strengthens muscles and improves flexibility. It is not just for the young and slim, nor does one need prior dance experience. It is for everyone who wants to feel better, be more limber, and try something you always wanted to. This is a six-week session. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 1.
$50 • 13+
Radiant Health Chiropractic, 534 Water Street, Eau Claire 877-3198
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 6:30pm
Breast-Feeding Class
This one-session class is designed for women in their third trimester of pregnancy and their support person. In preparing you for breast-feeding, instructors cover the basics, including making the decision to breast-feed. The class also will introduce the anatomy and physiology of the breast, breast-feeding techniques and information about working and breast-feeding.
$10
Third floor classroom across the street from Luther Hospital at 1223 Bellinger St. 838-6767
Tuesday, Mar. 2 • 7pm
Rental Resources Smart Renting Seminar
Rental Resources will give a presentation about the dos and don’ts of off-campus housing, including information about the housing application process and the Certified Land Lord program. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer segment. Prizes will be awarded; the more questions you ask the better chance you have to win.
FREE
Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030
Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 8am-3pm
Junior Achievement Business Challenge
JA Business Challenge is a one-day, business strategy tournament which teaches high school students how to run their own business. Local businesses professionals mentor the student teams and guide them to make decisions in a real world environment.
Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 835-6121 •
Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 9-11am
Sustinable Communities Roundtable
Learn more about sustainable communities in Wisconsin and share your ideas about what policies are needed to accelerate sustainability initiatives around the State. Register by calling or emailing andrew.dane@ces.uwex.edu by Mar. 3.
FREE
Eau Claire UW-Extenson Office, 227 1st Street West, Altoona 726-7950
Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 10-11am
Holistic Gatherings: Tea Time
Featuring metaphysical discussion hosted by Sandi Anderson.
4:30 AM Coffee Shop • Chippewa Falls • 456-1391
Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 6-7:15pm
Discussion about Women and the Military
The Women's and Gender Equity (WAGE) Center hosts a discussion about women and the military. Rachel Woodward, Professor of English, and Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, Professor of History facilitates and addresses a variety of issues, including women’s historical contributions to the military and women’s experiences in the military. Refreshments provided.
FREE
President's Room, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 836-2693
Thursday, Mar. 4 • noon-2:30pm
Healing Circles
Led by Julie Geigle, Spiritual Counselor & Healer. Each week features and hour of discussion followed by an hour of personal healing and transformation. First Thursdays, healing and hypnosis; second Thursdays, healing and the law of attraction; third Thursdays, healing and "The Work" (Byron Katie); fourth Mondays, healing and spirit communication. Register in advance.
FREE
Unity Christ Center • Eau Claire • 836-0010 • www.unityeauclaire.org
Thursday, Mar. 4 • noon-12:50pm
Preproposal Contacts
Preproposal Contacts: Who You Need to Talk to and What You Need to Know Before You Write Your Next Grant Proposal. Presented by Jeremy Miner, Director of Grants and Contracts. Preproposal contact is a process that you can use to increase your odds for funding success. Before you write your next grant proposal, there are specific questions you should ask of program officers, past grant winners, and past grant reviewers. By triangulating their responses, you will be better able to understand the values of your potential sponsors and thus target the ones with the highest probability of funding your projects.
FREE
Old Library 1142 (CETL), UWEC
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6-9:30pm
Financial Accounting: Underlying Concepts
Learn how business events affect a company’s finances and reporting, including accounting terminology and concepts, cash vs. accrual accounting methods, how business activities affect financial statements and a lot more. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 4.
$99
UWEC, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6-8:30pm
More Colorful Colored Pencil Class
Continue to explore the beauty of the use of colored pencils in rendering some interesting subjects using the instructor's resources or your own favorite set of colored pencils.
$40 • 16+
School of the Arts • Menomonie • 232-1664, 235-0264
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6pm
Success With Seeds
How to be successful starting seeds indoors for your garden. We will show you how to avoid common mistakes and have the best garden ever! Registration required, deadline: Mar. 5.
FREE
The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6-8pm
Thimbleberries Club
Receive exclusive monthly patterns and purchase the exclusive club project for the year, plus twelve additional purchasable projects by picking and choosing the ones you love.
$25/year
The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6:30-9pm
Bluebird Educational & Building Event
Join the “bluebird team” to build houses, review monitoring protocol and learn more about the Eau Claire Area Bluebird Restoration Project and how you can start to help bluebirds in your neighborhood. Please remember to bring a hammer if you would like to construct your house that morning. This is a great family activity! Pre-registration is required. Please request the number of houses needed when registering.
Bluebird house kit $5, bluebird house kit with pole, $15
Hickory Hills Golf Course • Eau Claire • 878-4543 • www.cvga.com
Thursday, Mar. 4 • 6:30pm
Valley Art Association March Meeting
Thomas Jannusch will be the featured presenter. Thomas is active in Comic Book art work or Manga which is the Japanese style of Comic Book art work. He displays and sells at many shows and conventions.
Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • 723-4970
Friday, Mar. 5 • 8-9am
Board with your Coffee?
Please join Eau Claire school board members and Superintendent Ron Heilmann for coffee the first Friday of every month at the Acoustic Cafe in downtown Eau Claire. We'll provide the coffee and you provide the questions in a casual and informal atmosphere!
Free
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 852-4907 • www.theacoustic.com
Saturday, Mar. 6 • 9am-noon
Aging Does Not Mean Old
This workshop will present the latest findings in nutrition, brain science and emotion to provide you with enough information to enjoy the second half of your life with as much passion and joy as the first half.
$25, FREE for Q3 members
Mainstreet Health and Fitness • Menomonie • 231-2348
Saturday, Mar. 6 • 10-11am
Socks 101 (Basic Cuff Down)
This class will teach you the basics of how to knit a simple sock. We will be knitting a heavier sock that you can wear with boots, clogs, sandals or just as a cozy slipper. Materials: 200yds of worsted weight yarn, US 3 set of double points. Attend one of two series: Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20 OR Mar. 16, Mar. 23.
$32
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Saturday, Mar. 6 • noon-3pm
Entrelac Workshop
Learn the ins and outs of working individual triangles and diamonds back & forth. You can turn your piece into a small bag, a classic jibber or keep going and make a scarf. Materials: 200 yds worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles.
$24
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Sunday, Mar. 7 • 2-3pm
Piano Teacher Workshop
Suzuki piano lessons and your family. Q&A session presented by Lorelei Capell.
lorelei@musicspecialties.com
See contact info for location information 831-0954
Monday, Mar. 8 • 6:30pm
Supplementation Class
Do you know if your supplements are benefiting your health or wasting your money? Are you currently not taking any supplements because you simply don't know where to start? We can all benefit from proper supplementation, but we are all biologically different and have different needs. Maximized Living will teach you where to start, without harming your body or bank account.
FREE
Back on Track Family Chiropractic, 2751 Commercial Blvd Suit 4, chippewa falls 720-1800
Tuesday, Mar. 9 • 6-7pm
Belly Dance Class
6 Week session - beginning belly dance - Fight the winter blahs with a fun filled belly dance class. No experience necessary. Tone up, stretch and shake away those winter blues with a great group of ladies. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 8.
$52 adults • 18+
Banbury-Dancers Studio, Building 13, Suite 122, Eau Claire 926-4233
Tuesday, Mar. 9 • 7-9pm
Chippewa Valley Blues Society Meeting
New members are welcome. Help support the blues in the Chippewa Valley and all around.
FREE • 21+
Shari's Chippewa Club, Main Street, Durand, WI 672-8785
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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9-11am
Garden Roundtable
Bring one idea about any of the following topic: starting tomatoes, early season planting, salad greens, carrots, onions, peas, & corn.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9-10am
Tax Free Investing, It’s Not What You Make, it’s What you Keep
Presenter: Andy Cooper.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9am-noon
What Can a Computer Do For You?
Email, shop, bank, research from medical to recipes, bookkeeping, pay bills, read books, listen to music, watch a movie, type and save documents, and more. This will give you a glimpse of some of the uses and basic knowledge of computer terms.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 11am-1pm
Effective Selling During Challenging TImes Workshop
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has teamed up with the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) and the Growth Coach to host a workshop on training and providing hands-on assistance in the areas of strategic selling. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 10.
$10
3132 Louis Ave, Eau Claire 723-7150
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 10:30-11:30am
LinkedIn for Job Searchers
80% of employers are planning to use LinkedIn as a hiring tool this year. Whether you are searching for a job, trying to build your professional credibility, or strengthen your client-base, LinkedIn is the most powerful business networking site on the planet. Join Social Media Enthusiast, Laurie Boettcher, for a one-hour workshop on how to make LinkedIn work for you.
FREE
Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona 839-5029
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 11am-5pm
The Greater Wisconsin chapter of the Media Communication Association International
The Post House and JB Systems, LLC host a meeting on business and the internet. The meeting will begin with the chapter board meeting from 11-1pm, plus presentations on Copyright and the Internet and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
$10 students, $15 nonmembers
Eau Claire Conference Room, Banbury Place, building 2, 800 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire 355-9159
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 12:01-1pm
Women's Business Network Meeting: Networking 101: First Impressions and Follow-Up Fortunes
In preparation for the 2010 Women’s Business Conference, Cheri Dostal, owner of Evolve Wellness, LLC, will be leading an interactive discussion and workshop on making first impressions and mastering the art of networking.
FREE
Western Dairyland • Eau Claire • 836-7511 Ext 171 • www.westerndairyland.org
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 6pm
Colorscaping!
Create dazzling curb appeal by using annuals effectively with perennials and shrubs in the landscape. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 10.
FREE
The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 6-9:30pm
Financial Accounting: Using Financial Statements
Use financial statements to evaluate your company’s financial health. Identify problem areas and improve business performance. Learn why you need to analyze financial statements, the types of financial analysis tools and more. Prerequisite: Basics of Financial Accounting: Underlying Concepts, or equivalent knowledge. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 11.
$99
UWEC, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 6:30-9pm
Candidates' Forum
Where do candidates from the Eau Claire City Council stand on important issues? Come and find out before you vote. Invited candidates include: Larry Balow, Catherine Emmanuelle, Allan Hofland, Allen Myren, Mark Olson, Jackie Pavelski, Thomas Vue and Dana Wachs. Brought to you by: The EC Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Television, Leader-Telegram, WAYY and WQOW-TV18.
Delong Middle School • Eau Claire • 834-1204 • www.delong.ecasd.k12.wi.us
Thursday, Mar. 11 • 7-9pm
Chippewa Chapter of the Botanical Club of Wisconsin
UW Eau Claire Biology Professor, Dr. Joseph Rohrer will give a presentation titled "The Sex Lives of Moss Revealed, Inquiring Minds Want to Know". Dr. Rohrer will offer images of several different species of Wisconsin mosses, point out their distinguishing characteristics, and other aspects of the plant that grows commonly in Wisconsin.
FREE
Dooley's Pub, 5th and Water, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 962-4040
Friday, Mar. 12 • 1-4pm
Curriculums & Facilitating Language Development in the Classroom
Presented by Dr. Frank Cirrin of the Minneapolis School District.
Human Sciences and Services building, Room 226, UWEC
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 9am
Basketry Class/Judy Knox
Create baskets that are not only useful, but beautiful. Woven in traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern. Not a beginner project. Your exclusive basket can be finished in a day with patience and concentration. Your basket will have a twill pattern. The base can be square. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 2.
$35 • 16+
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 9:30am-3pm
Luther Midelfort presents: Get Smart about Digestive Health
Learn about colon cancer prevention, acid reflux, celiac sprue, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome. Activities for children include a coloring activity and healthy snacks. Luther Midelfort gastroenterologists also will give health talks: 9:30am: “Bacteria: The Good and the Bad,” 10:15am “Celiac Sprue: Against the Grain,” 11am “Colon Cancer: The Silent Killer.”
Oakwood Forest play area and Luther Midelfort kiosk, Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire 838-3737
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 10-11:30am
Nourishing Roots: Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
Spring Cleaning: Learn how to gently detox during the season for cleansing. Leave with your own cleansing tea formula. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 12.
$25
Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd., Eau Claire 514-2673
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 10:30am-3pm
Farmer to Farmer Annual Meeting
Every year, Farmer to Farmer holds its annual meeting to let our community know what we’re doing, and to elect new board members. Potluck lunch at noon. Zac Barnes, worker/owner at Just Local Food in Eau Claire, will tell us about how Just Local Food got started, and about his trip with Farmer to Farmer to Guatemala and Honduras in January featuring pictures, and Q&A.
FREE
First Congregational-UCC Church, 420 Wilson, Menomonie 772-4565
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 10:30am-3:30pm
Psychic & Spiritual Development Series. “The Seven Chakra Centers of Life, for Transformation, H
To tell about your journey you use The Fifth Chakra where communication, creativity, integrity, and speaking your truth resides. Register by Mar. 11.
$20, $5 lunch option available
Unity Christ Center , 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 1-3pm
Moving IN: Developing Your Personal Yoga Practice
Many people understand how a regular Yoga practice can improve their ability to manage stress, move with ease, and celebrate life joyfully. This workshop gives you tools, skills, and a deep inspiration to power your personal practice. Instruction provided by Cheri Dostal, Evolve Wellness LLC. Please send inquiries to cheri@livewellevolve.com. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 8.
$28, $20 students
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 864-7000 • www.infinitejoy.com
Saturday, Mar. 13 • 6-7:30pm
Couples Yoga
Deepen your heart and soul connection through breath coordination, touch, and eye contact. All yoga poses will include physical connection. Give your partner this time to show him/her how deeply you care.
$24 per couple
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 830-0321 • www.infinitejoy.com
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 1-3pm
Adopt-A-Bucket
Kick off the maple syrup season by decorating a bucket, get your picture taken with their bucket, head to the sugar bush to meet the sapmeister and assist in tapping a maple tree, hanging your bucket to catch sap. Then finish the day with a maple syrup sundae and 8 oz pure maple syrup to take home once the syrup has been produced. Register by Mar. 10.
$20, $15 members
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 1pm
Dunn County Historical Society Spinners' Guild
Experience first-hand the world of spinning wheels, wool carding, drop spindles and other textile art skills. Visitors can watch, learn and participate.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum • Menomonie • 232-8685
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 1:30-4:30pm
ACT Prep Workshop with Ruth Harris
High school students are invited learn skills in preparation for taking the ACT exam. Presented by Ruth Harris, M.S., Director of the Northwest Reading Clinic. Specific strategies for taking the ACT will be covered. Refreshments will be served. Tickets available February 28 at the Library. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 10.
Free, though reservation ticket required • 15-19
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007
Sunday, Mar. 14 • 3-5pm
Eau Claire County Referendum Alternative Analysis
The intent of the Citizens Advisory Committee discussion will be to put the Jail/Justice Center construction costs in a more informative light, to allow the voter to understand the cost of the project and be able to ascertain where future County Government and County Jail growth will best serve the community.
FREE
First Congregational UCC • Eau Claire • 577-4197 • firstucceauclaire.org
Monday, Mar. 15 • 5-6:30pm
Prisoner or Prostitute? A Presentation about Human Trafficking
UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Novak will present her research about human trafficking and prostitution. Members of HTA (Human Trafficking Abolitionists) will provide real examples of situations where girls and women have been accused of being a prostitute when, according to the law, they should have been classified as victims.
FREE
Alumni Room, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 836-2693
Monday, Mar. 15 • 5:30-9:30pm
Basket Making Class
This is a two pie basket, a beginner-level basket large enough to carry two pies.
Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212
Monday, Mar. 15 • 5:30-9:30pm
Two Pie Basket
The Two-Pie basket is a functional basket because it is large enough to carry two pies or whatever else to a potluck. It’s also great for newspapers and magazines. This is a beginner level basket.
$28
Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212
Monday, Mar. 15 • 6-7pm
Singing Meditation
Taste the bliss of a song sung deeply into your soul. In Singing Meditation the songs alternate with 2-5 minutes of silent intervals for prayer or contemplation. Songs are drawn from a variety of spiritual paths including Sufi, Christian, Jewish, earth-centered and others. You do not need to be an experienced singer to participate. Facilitator: Ruthie Rosauer.
Free • 16+
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 834-0690
Monday, Mar. 15 • 7pm
Library Landscape Program Features Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are becoming increasingly popular in the home landscape. They offer texture, color, movement, easy maintenance, and three seasons of interest in summer, fall, and winter. This program will identify which perennial and annual ornamental grasses are easy to grow in gardens in west central Wisconsin.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5004 or 839-1689 •
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 6:30-7:30am
Beach Body Babe’s and Bud’s
Hosted by Creative Fitness; Deborah Lilly. An exercise series featuring a different program each class. See contact info for a full list of class topics.
$7.50 per class
Unity Christ Center • Eau Claire • 379-0304 • www.unityeauclaire.org
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 1-2:30pm
Career Search Workshop
Ed Steinacker, an employee and training counselor for Job Service of Wisconsin, will give job seekers tips on finding employment. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 16.
FREE
Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek 877-3334
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 2-3pm
Learn about Brain Health, Tips & Tricks for Brain
This event is part of our Let's Talk Seniors series. The speaker on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for the rest of the year will be Paula from Harbor House. This month she will be talking about Brain Health. Call for a list of her future topics.
Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, 4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire 552-1500
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 2-2:45pm
Let's Talk Seniors-Life Line: How they work?
Life Line will be here to explain how Life Line works and will work for you or the seniors in your life.
Oakwood Hills Retirement Community • Eau Claire • 715-552-1500
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 5:30-7:30pm
Celiac Disease – Learning to cope and eat gluten-free
Learn how how following a gluten-free diet can help your body absorb needed vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, resulting in fewer celiac disease symptoms. Menomonie Market Co-op will present their top 10 gluten-free favorites. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 10.
FREE
Red Cedar Medical Center, 2321 Stout Road, Menomonie 233-7464
Tuesday, Mar. 16 • 6-9pm
7 Steps to Starting a Business
The 7 Steps training session teaches participants how to start a business by assembling the pieces of a business plan. Topics covered include feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business plan, marketing, business legal structure and more. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 12.
$25 scholarships available
Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire 836-7511 Ext 171
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • noon-12:50pm
Gendered Justice: A Pepin County Pardon
Presented by: Jane Pederson, History.
FREE • all ages
Old Library 1142 (CETL), UWEC 836-3405
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 2-2:45pm
American Red Cross: Where Your Donations Go?
A representative from the American Red Cross will be here to discuss where your donations go in a crisis situation. Please join us will all your questions.
Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, 4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire 552-1500
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 6-8pm
2010 Jump-Start Downtown Competition Seminar
Jump-Start Downtown is a business competition for entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Downtown Eau Claire. As a part of the 2010 Jump-Start Business Plan Compeition, DECI and Western Dairyland are offering seminars to help participants, and interested members of the community: Business Plan Basics Mar. 17, Financials and Projections Apr. 7th. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 13.
$5
Western Dairyland • Eau Claire • 839-4914 • www.westerndairyland.org
Wednesday, Mar. 17 • 6:30-9pm
Tarot Exploration Series: The Court Cards
Judy Meinen presents The Tarot Exploration Series, an intensive study of this Tool of Divination, with each class focusing on a different aspect of the Tarot. In March, study the Court Cards, who they represent and their role in the Tarot reading. No experience necessary. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 17.
$25
Altoona Public Library Community Room, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona 832-7250
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
Thursday, Mar. 18 • 8:30am-4pm
Negotiation Skills
After attending you should be able to: (1)Be hard on the problem, while being soft on the people (2)Get at the interests behind positions (3)Explore options for mutual gain (4)Satisfy relationships through joint problem solving.
Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 836-3636
Thursday, Mar. 18 • 6-8pm
Beautiful Bowls-Art Class-Voyagers Community Education
Make and glaze your own stoneware bowl from pre-rolled slabs in one of two three-class series. Form a traditionally styled or free form vessel using bowls of various shapes for forms (provided, or bring your own). Learn about and experiment with beautiful combinations of mid-fire glazes on your bowl. Register by Mar. 15.
$35
Southview Elementary, 615 "A" St., Chippewa Falls 720-3749
Thursday, Mar. 18 • 6-9:30pm
Financial Accounting: Profit Planning and Budgeting
Examine techniques used to help in planning and achieving goals. Find out why forecasting, budgeting, and break-even analysis are important tools in planning for profit and aid in decision making. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 18.
$99, $90 other
UWEC, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Mar. 18 • 6-9:30pm
Managerial Accounting: Profit Planning and Budgeting
Forecasting, budgeting, and break even analysis are important tools in planning for profit and aid in decision making. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting: Using Financial Statements, or equivalent knowledge. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 18.
$99
UWEC, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Mar. 18 • 7pm
Digestive Health From Head To Tail
Luther Midelfort gastroenterologist Dr. Jack Ramage will be presenting a free talk on digestive health to explore causes and treatments for gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as other digestive health concerns, such as colon cancer and its prevention.
Borders • Eau Claire • 832-2852 •
Friday, Mar. 19 • 9am-1pm
Hmong Culture Workshop: Relationships between Home and School
Dr. Yer J. Thao of the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University will conduct a workshop on race, culture, Hmong oral tradition and home-school relationships within Hmong-American communities.
Old Library 2150 and McIntyre Library rm. 2023,UWEC on Mar. 19, Council Fire Room, Davies Center, Mar. 20, UWEC
Friday, Mar. 19 • 12:01-1pm
Lunch and Learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters
Attend this event to learn more about the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lunch Buddies program. It's easy, it's simple, it's fun. Lunch, Learn, and meet with a Big and Little pair. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 16.
FREE • 18+
RCU Corporate Center, 200 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire 835-0161
Friday, Mar. 19 • 6:30-8:30pm
Drawing: The Next Step (For Adults)
Do you have some basic drawing know-how, but would like to expand upon your skills? Through instructor demonstrations and hands-on learning, you will gain insight into a variety of drawing styles including still life, figure drawing, landscapes, and drawing animals. Seven week course, beginning Mar. 19. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 17.
$155 • 18+
UW-Eau Claire, UWEC Campus, Eau Claire 836-3636
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 9am-3pm
26th Annual Quality Spring Craft Show: Uncommon Crafts Expertly Hand Made
Call for registration information or download an application at the Chippewa Falls Senior High School Website.
Chippewa Falls High School • Chippewa Falls • 723-3304
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 9am-4pm
Learn the Art of Beekeeping
If you have heard about the pollinator shortage and want to make a difference, then become a backyard bee-keeper. This informative class teaches you the basics to get started. Learn beekeeping from a former professor who also caught the first swarm of African “killer bees” in the State of Arizona. Bring a sack lunch and wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Register in advance.
members $20, nonmembers $30
Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 9am-3pm
Spring Craft Sale
Buy crafts, made from 100% art.
McDonell High School • Chippewa Falls • 723-9126
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 9:30am-4:30pm
ASL-English: Interpreter Skill Development
Instructed by Patty Gordon.
$99
Human Sciences and Services building, Room 177, UWEC
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 10am-4pm
5th Annual Lambing Time on the Farm
Bounce into spring with a visit to Govin's Lambing Barn. Enjoy watching the lambs nursing and bouncing around their mothers, while learning more about these wooly creatures. It may even be possible to see the birth of a lamb. There will be chicks & other baby farm animals to see & touch, plus horse drawn wagon rides and wool spinners and crafters.
$5
Govins Meats and Berries, Menomonie, WI, N6134 670th Street, Menomonie 231-2377
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 10am-4pm
Ukrainian Eggs/Joan Cushing
Ukrainian egg design is the art of Pyfanka. In this class you will learn the age old art of decorating eggs using beeswax and dyes. Bring a small candle, a pencil and an empty tuna type can. Joan Cushing the instructor is an activities aide at the DCHCC. She uses her Fine Arts Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University to help people discover their own creativity. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 8.
$45 • 16+
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 10:30am-3:30pm
Psychic & Spiritual Development Series. “The Seven Chakra Centers of Life, for Transformation,
Our Sixth Chakra/Third Eye has the function of intuition, spiritual mind, and dynamic thought, where the power of putting your ideas into action and the projection of your will lives. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 17.
$20 suggested offering, $5 lunch option
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010
Saturday, Mar. 20 • 1-3pm
Tunisian Crochet/Afghan Stitch
Cochet slippers which can be adapted for any size upon learning this technique. Materials: Reg. Crochet Hook or Tunisian Hook size H, 2 skeins of Karisma or Extra Fine Merino.
$16
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Sunday, Mar. 21 • 10-11am
Justice Sunday: Advancing Economic Justice
Stand up with UU congregations nationwide to put our principles into practice, with this year’s event advancing economic justice. Our worship and social activities will spotlight issues affecting workers both close to home.
FREE
UU Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 834-0690
Sunday, Mar. 21 • 10am-3pm
Viennese Ball Dance Workshop
Two to Tango, a social dance club run by students at the UWEC, will host a Viennese Ball dance workshop. The workshop is a way for students, faculty, staff and community members to learn to dance with confidence. It will include instruction in the Viennese waltz, polka, swing, foxtrot, and the Quadrille. Participants receive a packet of info and lunch.
$25/couple, $20/couple if one is a Two To Tango member
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 836-3727 • gehlhakk@uwec.edu • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Sunday, Mar. 21 • 1pm
Orchestral Discoveries
Just as adults read a book and share impressions in a book club, in this class we will watch an orchestral performance on a big screen and share our impressions in the group afterwards. We will look at a mixture of traditional and more modern classical pieces. Sundays 1-2:15pm Mar. 21-Apr. 18. Sign up in advance.
FREE
Eau Claire Music School • Eau Claire • 5140475/8940051 •
Sunday, Mar. 21 • 1pm
Orchestral Discoveries
Just as adults read a book and share impressions in a book club, in this class we will watch an orchestral performance on a big screen and share our impressions in the group afterwards. We will look at a mixture of traditional and more modern classical pieces. Sundays 1:00-2:15, (four classes beginning Mar. 21).
Eau Claire Music School • Eau Claire • 5140475/8940051 •
Sunday, Mar. 21 • 1:30-3:30pm
Celebrate Spring Naturally
Spend the afternoon with your favorite young person at the Reserve making natural crafts – just in time for the upcoming holiday.
$8 (no cost for chaperones), $6 members (no cost for chaperones)
Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212
Monday, Mar. 22 • 4:30pm
Discovering Orchestral Classical Music
The class will introduce the children to the composition of an orchestra, the various symphonic compositions, the classic composers and most famous pieces. This class is for children who are curious about how orchestral music works. Mondays 4:30-5:30pm Mar. 22-Apr. 12.
FREE • ages 11-15
Eau Claire Music School • Eau Claire • 5140475/8940051 •
Monday, Mar. 22 • 6-10pm
Discover Photo Solutions
If you are confused by your photos (digital or prints) then come to photo discovery hour from 7-8pm. Learn back up tips, organizational ideas and projects you can make with your photos including digital albums, calendars and photo albums, to name a few.
FREE
Metopolis Hotel, 5150 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire 878-4015
Tuesday, Mar. 23 • 1-4pm
Clapotis - Scarf Version
The original Clapotis is one of the most popular patterns ever! A very clever knitter, Malissa Hills aka kpixie/Midnight Knitter, wrote the instructions to modify it to a scarf size. Materials: about 250 yds worsted weight, US 9 needle.
$24
Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com
Tuesday, Mar. 23 • 7-9pm
Ask a Scientist: To Infinity and Beyond - A Mathematical Discussion
What is the best? What is the biggest? We are all interested in the supreme of any category. However, with numbers, we learn early that there is no largest but they extend “to infinity”. Even though there can never be a largest, is it possible to extend our number beyond this seeming infinite barrier? Drop in and find out.
FREE • all ages
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com
Tuesday, Mar. 23 • 7pm
Owl Prowl
Join a staff naturalist for a hootin’ good time. The evening will begin with a short hike as we listen and hoot for owls in the neighborhood.
friends: $5 adult, $3 child; Nonmembers: $8 adult, $4 child
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Wednesday, Mar. 24 • noon-12:50pm
Low Literacy Skills Can Kill You: Bridging Health and Literacy
Presented by: Sue McIntyre, Education Studies.
FREE • all ages
Old Library 1142 (CETL), UWEC 836-3405
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 8:30am-4pm
Supervisory Management 1
First-line managers need good leadership skills. Topics: (1) the transition to management; (2) analyzing leadership styles; (3) motivating employee performance; and (4) dealing with non-performance. Supervisory Management 1 is an excellent introduction for new managers facing the challenges of leading a work group. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 25.
$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f
Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-5637 • www.sweetwatersec.com
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 5:30-8:30pm
Watercraft Inspector Volunteer Training
Learn how to conduct interactive Watercraft Inspections at boat landings, identify aquatic invasive species, and learn how to distinguish them from native aquatic species with hands-on ID. Summer internship applicants will find this useful when applying to work with the Citizen Science Center. Register at least 3 days in advance.
$1
Citizen Science Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek (715) 877-2212
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 6-9:30pm
Managing Cash Flow
Cash flow projection, management policies affecting timing. Factors affecting inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable levels, and tools to measure potential problems. Learn Income forecasts and cash projections relationships, develop a cash flow projection and more. Prerequisite: Managerial Accounting: Profit Planning and Budgeting, or equivalent knowledge.
$99 adults
UWEC, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 6-7pm
Naturally Restoring Your Health - Transforming Your Lifestyle
What aspects of health are most important in transforming your life? Do you know how to incorporate mind, body, and spirit into a healthy lifestyle? Dr. Tim Gunderson of Health4Life Chiropractic will address the holistic aspect of health.
FREE
Health 4 Life Chiropractic, LLC • Altoona • 598-4954
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 6pm
Summer Flowering Bulbs
Join us as we welcome bulb expert Jan Vergeer from the Netherland Bulb Company. He will help you decide which are the best flowering bulbs for your summer garden and furnish us with great growing tips too! Registration required, deadline: Mar. 24.
FREE
The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 7-8:30pm
Foam Rolling: Self Myofascial Release Technique
Whether you feel stiff and sore from inactivity, from overtraining with vigorous exercise, or due to occupational stress, you can benefit from foam rolling. Self Myofascial Release technique stimulates circulation, and can help remove adhesions in the muscles of the body, helping you move with more freedom and ease.
$25, $20 student
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 830-0321 • www.infinitejoy.com
Thursday, Mar. 25 • 7-8:30pm
Get Rolling! Self Myofascial Release Technique with Foam Rollers
Whether you feel stiff and sore from inactivity, from overtraining with vigorous exercise, or due to occupational stress, you can benefit from foam rolling. Certain contraindications exist, participants will be asked simple health questions to ensure safety. Instruction provided by Cheri Dostal, Evolve Wellness LLC. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 21.
$25, $20 students
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 864-7000 • www.infinitejoy.com
Friday, Mar. 26 • 11:45am-1:30pm
Resilience at Home and at Work
The Northwest WI American Society for Training and Development hosts Jean M. Jirovec, MS, LMFT from the Caillier Clinic. Jean presents the definition of resilience and discusses barriers to effective communication, anger and stress management skills, and recognizing healthy environments.
$15 chapter members, $30 nonmembers; includes lunch
GSI Commerce, 1435 International Drive, Eau Claire 838-1258, bcoleman@chpmail.net
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 9am-1pm
Fly Tying 101
Are you interested in making your own flies to supplement your tackle? The program consists of an overview of the tools and tying materials contained in a fly-tying kit. After a short break, he’ll cover the tying of a black gnat, the rubber legged spider and finally the tying of the foam spider. Space is limited so register today.
Friends $32, nonmembers $37
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 10am-3pm
Intermediate Watercolor/Vicki Casper
Paint your favorite spring flowers in this 2-session class using a unique watercolor technique especially suitable for doing florals. Bring your usual watercolor supplies and prepare to have fun. Your instructor, Vicki Casper has been creating, exhibiting and selling her art for many years. Register in advance.
$50 • 16+
School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 10:30am-3:30pm
Psychic & Spiritual Development Series. “The Seven Chakra Centers of Life, for Transformation, H
The Seventh Chakra/Power of The Crown is our connection to the power of divine, Life Force and is our source in understanding our connection to all that there is. This is your source for inspiration, total bliss, divine wisdom and purpose. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 25.
$20 suggested offering, $5 lunch option
Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 1pm
Growing Green
Learn how to have a green and healthy lawn. We will touch on diagnosing insect and soil problems as well as fertilizer usage. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 26.
FREE
The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 3-5pm
Yoga Tricks for Runners
Running is something humans have always done, but our modern lifestyle leaves us with some handicaps when we take to the pavement. Yoga has some important things to offer us. This workshop will teach how to use yoga based work with the feet, core, breath and alignment to minimize strain and injuries for runners.
$30
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 830-0321 • www.infinitejoy.com
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 6-9pm
Book Club: Whipping Girl (A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity)
A provocative manifesto, Whipping Girl tells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist.
FREE
LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-LGBT
Saturday, Mar. 27 • 6:30pm
Forensics at Hibbard Humanities Hall
This forensics event's theme is "interpretation," featuring nine performances. This might be a good event to attend if you're curious about forensics before you attend any of the national tournament events taking place Apr. 2-4.
Hibbard Humanities Hall • Eau Claire
Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 6-7pm
Tug Workshop for your DOG
Playing tug with your dog is an awesome way to bond and to burn energy. Teach your dog to tug the correct way and create a game that you can use for training and playing. Bring your dog and an interactive toy.
FREE
EmBARK, 2109 Fairfax Street, Eau Claire 864-3263
Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 6:30-8pm
Learned Optimism
Is your glass half empty or half full? The Healing Place, Sacred Heart Hospital’s grief support and holistic healing center, is offering a session on learned optimism. Join Tom Fuchs, Director of the L.E. Phillips Libertas Center, as he teaches us how our attitude can work for or against us as we weather the changes life brings. Register by March 26.
FREE
The Healing Place, Sacred Heart Hospital • Eau Claire • 717-6028 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org
Tuesday, Mar. 30 • 7-8pm
Dr. Steve Mickelson
It pays to invest in your health. Chiropractor Dr. Steve Mickelson will teach you how achieve good health through proper diet, rest, exercise, bio-mechanical integrity, and mental attitude. Refreshments will be served. To register sign up at the library or call by Mar. 30.
FREE
Fall Creek Public Library, 112 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek 877-3334
Thursday, Apr. 1 • 7:15-8:15pm
Senior School for Dogs
This unique class combines mentally stimulating skills with strengthening exercises for the older dog. We combine tricks, massage, stretching, strengthening, games, & skills to create a class that is both fun and functional. Who says old dog can't learn new tricks? Kick in the brain power while we strengthen those ol' bones. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 30.
$55/5 week class
emBARK, 2109 Fairfax Street, Eau Claire 864-3263
Monday, Apr. 5 • 6-7pm
4 Week Nutritional Wellness Series
Attend any or all classes of this wellness series. Apr. 5, Staying Healthy: Learn how to boost your immune defenses and achieve health. Apr. 12, Healthy Kids: A fun-filled educational demonstration what healthy eating looks like. Apr. 19, Be Good to Your Skin: Learn to nourish your skin from the inside out. Apr. 26, Get Ready for that Swimsuit!: Learn how to boost your metabolism and eat right for a lifetime. Registration preferred.
$15, $50 for all 4 classes, kids FREE with one adult (please register kids in advance)
Healing Choices Massage & Tai Chi Center LLC, 2711 Pleasant St. Suite 1E, Eau Claire 852-0303
Monday, Apr. 5 • 7-8:30pm
Tracing the Trumpet through Jazz History
Presented by Dr. Ryan Jones, this interesting educational session will trace the role and impact of the trumpet in jazz history. Focusing on the specific contributions of various instrumentalists as they respond to and contrast with one another over this chronology, presentations will involve lecture, related audio & video clips and open discussion.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Tuesday, Apr. 6 • 6-8:30pm
Mat Cutting 101
Enhance the beauty of your photos, paintings, poster and artwork in this class designed to teach participants the tools, equipment and techniques in mat cutting. The Logan and Alto Mat Cutters will be used to cut single and double mats. Bring a photo or picture to be matted. Instructed by Larry Bennett. Registration and full payment required by April 2.
Friends $6, Nonmembers $9
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Wednesday, Apr. 7 • 6-8:30pm
From Cloth to Book: An Introduction to Bookbinding
Do you have fabric at home that you’ve always wanted to make something special out of? Discover what kinds of fabrics work well for hand-made book covers. Through demonstration and hands-on activities, you will be exposed to portfolio/wrapper with hard cover, pamphlet binding, and German shaped spine case binding. Six week class. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 5.
$155 • 18+
UWEC, Eau Claire 836-3636
Wednesday, Apr. 7 • 7-8pm
Wildflower Folklore
Before there were drugstores and pharmaceutical companies, there were the flowers and trees that helped people cope with their daily needs. In anticipation for the wildflowers that will soon begin to bloom, enjoy a slide show as we explore some of these tales. Registration and full payment required by April 19.
Friends $5, Nonmembers $8
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Thursday, Apr. 8 • 8:30am-4pm
Managing Projects and Project Teams
Do you know long-range project planning techniques, multiple projects organizing systems, how to run efficient project team meetings, & how to generate project "buy in"? Learn techniques that get results: determine rate limiting steps, develop emergency backup systems, multiplex projects, & utilize ad hoc "think tanks." Are you a results-oriented project manager or business owner? You will appreciate this down-to-earth, nuts & bolts approach. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 8.
$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f
Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-5637 • www.sweetwatersec.com
Thursday, Apr. 8 • 7-8:30pm
Acoustic Bat Monitor Volunteer Training
Learn how to use the Citizen Science Center’s portable, acoustic bat monitoring device to monitor bats in your neighborhood, neighborhood, along trails, and around lakes in the Chippewa Valley to assist state bat biologist Dave Redell with collecting data about these awesome mammals. Registration and full payment required by April 5.
Friends $5, Nonmembers $8
Citizen Science Center, Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K, Fall Creek 877-2212 •
Thursday, Apr. 8 • 7-8:15pm
Blueprints: A Yoga Series
Blueprints offers you an opportunity to learn relevant Yoga practices to assist you in your journey toward feeling at home in your body, with a peaceful, clear mind and spirit. In this 6 week course, we will explore anatomy, breathing, posture, and Yoga Asana, giving you the confidence to practice and progress safely, receiving rich benefits from your efforts. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 1.
$52, $46 students
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 864-7000 • www.infinitejoy.com
Thursday, Apr. 8 • 7pm
Timberdoodle Tumble
Join a Reserve naturalist to enjoy the spectacular courtship performance of the American Woodcock. After a short presentation, we will visit a nearby singing grounds to observe the bird who, in Aldo Leopold’s words, “flutters skyward in a series of wide spirals, emitting a musical twitter...then, without warning, tumbles like a crippled plane," Register and pay by April 6.
Friends $5/Child $2 Nonmembers $8/Child $3
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Friday, Apr. 9 • 6:30-8pm
Crate Games Workshop for Your Dog
Teach your canine how to love his crate. This workshop goes through the steps of teaching your dog to use his crate as a game, and builds self control and confidence inside the crate. For young dogs and old dogs, this is a great skill to have. Bring your dog and a pound of small, soft, scrumptious treats.
FREE
emBARK, 2109 Fairfax Street, Eau Claire 864-3263
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 9am-4pm
HSSO Educational 24th Annual Conference
Please come join the Hmong Stout Student Organization as we hold our conference. Every year we discuss issues prominent in the Hmong community and in the community at large. This year's keynote speaker will be Tou Ger Xiong
hmongconference@uwstout.edu
Memorial Student Center, P.O Box 790, Menomonie 570-1783
Saturday, Apr. 10 • 9am-4pm
Reiki I Class with Judy Meinen
An 8 hour course of 3-4 hours of classroom discussion regarding history, key concepts and principles, related physiology, physical and emotional effects, ethics, attunements, and uses of Reiki. Students will receive Reiki I attunements and practice giving Reiki sessions before adjourning for the day. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 8.
$150
Angel Care Healing Touch, 2130 Brackett Ave., Ste B, Eau Claire 832-7250
Monday, Apr. 12 • 7-8:30pm
Tracing the Saxophone through Jazz History
Presented by Dr. Ryan Jones, this interesting educational session will trace the role and impact of the saxophone in jazz history. Focusing on the specific contributions of various instrumentalists as they respond to and contrast with one another over this chronology, presentations will involve lecture, related audio & video clips and open discussion.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 1-3pm
Everything Earrings
Come and learn everything you need to know about making earrings! Learn wonderful techniques such as wire wrapping, simple loops, how to make perfect swirls, wire pounding and attaching ear wires. Use needle-nose pliers, round nose pliers and wire cutters as you make your lovely earrings and much more. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 10.
$25 • 15+
Totally Pampered Full Service Salon, 27014 London Road, Eau Claire 835-9114
Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 6-8pm
Aquatic Invertebrate Sample Sorting Volunteer Training
Volunteers are need to assist with data collection for a project aimed at assessing the impact of late winter draw downs on the littoral zone community of Lake Wissota. Training session will focus on identification of invertebrates in substrate samples, sample handling instructions and microscopic techniques. Full payment required at registration until April 10.
FREE
Citizen Science Center, Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K, Fall Creek (715) 877-2212
Saturday, Apr. 17 • 9am-5pm
Chippewa Valley Gem and Mineral Show
47th Annual Gem And Mineral Show.Held at the Eau Claire Co. Expo Center. Come and explore! Kid's activities, silent auctions and some of the most unique gems and minerals all under one roof.Also beautiful and amazing jewelry for sale, something for everyone.
FREE
Eau Claire Co Expo Center, 5530 Fairveiw Dr, Eau Claire 456-0664
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
Tuesday, Apr. 20 • 7:30-10pm
John Elder Robison - Look Me in the Eye: My Life With Asperger's
When he was three or four years old, John Elder Robison realized that he was different from other people. He was unable to make eye contact or connect with other children. In his bestselling 2007 memoir, Look Me in the Eye, Robison tells his story of growing up with Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, at a time when the diagnosis simply didn't exist. Robison will discuss how we can live according to our gifts, not our limitations.
$8 adults, $6 seniors, $2 kids under 17/students
Zorn Arena, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire 836-2787
Wednesday, Apr. 21 • 8:30am-noon
Quickbooks® Accounting Basics
Learn how to save time on everyday tasks, efficiently and accurately manage financial data, see the big picture at a glance, produce reports that help you make sound business decisions. Sessions held in a computer lab with QuickBooks® software. Have your own workstation and comprehensive take home manual. Expert instructor from Bauman Associates.
$200, $170 15% discount when purchasing ent
UWEC, 105 Garfield, Eau Claire 836-5811
Wednesday, Apr. 21 • 6pm
Heart of Eau Claire
Featuring tips on including social media in your business marketing plan. Networking/hors d’oeuvres at 5:30, welcoming and introductions at 6pm, presentation at 6:05pm, learn how to set up a Facebook page for your business at 6:35pm, and at 6:55pm, Q&A and closing.
State Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-2787
Thursday, Apr. 22 • 7:30am-9:30pm
Early Childhood Education Conference
Historically, the University of Wisconsin-Stout has provided a program that has included a wealth of developmentally appropriate curriculum ideas for children, from birth to eight years of age. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 28
University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie, WI, 140 Voc Rehab 10th Ave University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 232-2693
Thursday, Apr. 22 • 5-8pm
2010 Jump-Start Downtown Competition Seminar: One-on-One Business Consulting
Jump-Start Downtown is a business competition for entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Downtown Eau Claire. As a part of the 2010 Jump-Start Business Plan Compeition, DECI is offering seminars to help participants, and interested members of the community.
FREE
City Hall, 203 S. Farwell, Eau Claire 839-4914
Saturday, Apr. 24 • 8:30am-3pm
Beth Moore, So Long Insecurity
Beth Moore is known around the world and speaks to women on many different subjects. Her new presentation is So Long Insecurity based on her new book of the same name.
$15 adults, $20 At Door • 15+
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 123 W. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire 577-6865
Tuesday, Apr. 27 • 7-9pm
Digital Photography
This four-session course is designed for anyone looking for an intro to the fascinating world of digital photography. It will include the basics of operating your camera; understanding light and exposure; effective compositional guidelines; using flash; getting pictures off the camera; basic image manipulation and printing. Register and pay by Apr. 24.
Friends $20 Nonmembers $25
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org
Thursday, Apr. 29 • 7:30am-4:30pm
2010 Women's Business Conference
At this full-day conference, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin and talk to business assistance providers,and network with hundreds of like-minded entrepreneurs. 75+ businesses and resources will display their services and products. Educational sessions, roundtables and one-on-one counseling will be available. Register by Apr. 29.
$39 before Apr. 5., $49 after
Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1202 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire 836-7511 Ext 171
Thursday, Apr. 29 • 8:30am-4pm
Supervisory Management 2
Supervisory Management 2 concentrates on four critical management concerns; (1) orienting people to your work unit; (2) understanding your communication behaviors; (3) managing time; and (4) using delegation as a development tool. We build on the leadership skills learned in the first seminar and focus on maintaining a productive work group. Registration required, deadline: Jan. 29.
$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f
Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-5637 • www.sweetwatersec.com
Tuesday, May. 4 • 1-4pm
The ABC's of Business Ownership 3-Part Workshop
Participants work on their business idea. May 5th: Are you Ready? Legal structure, permits, business plan, and feasibility. May 11th: Business Marketing, identifying customers, market research, and marketing to customers. May 18th: Creating Financials, Managing cash, profit/loss and cash flow projections, and options for financing. Register online or by phone. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 30.
$45 Scholarships available In Advance:
Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire 836-7511 Ext 171
Wednesday, May. 5 • 8:30am-noon
Using QuickBooks Effectively
Sessions are held in a computer lab so you’ll get firsthand experience with QuickBooks® software. Have your own workstation and take home manual (valued at $50) for future reference. Expert instructor Jim Mattson, accountant and computer consultant with Bauman Associates in Eau Claire, will explain and demonstrate each step with time for questions.
$100, $85 if taking entire 3 day series
UWEC, 105 Garfield, Eau Claire 836-3636
Friday, May. 7 • 8am
Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Two days of Yoga (all levels), Meditation, instruction on healthy cooking and eating, and massage. Registration required.
$150 in advance
White's Wildwood Retreat, 200 North Rural St, Chippewa Falls 404-9948
Sunday, May. 16 • 8:45am-3pm
Tiffany Wildlife Area Train Ride
Join The Prairie Enthusiasts as we ride in an open-air train deep into remote areas of the Tiffany Bottoms lowland hardwoods, wet meadows, and prairies within the Chippewa Valley. The train will stop and riders can venture out on foot and explore habitats with local experts in botany, ornithology, and wildlife biology. To register, call or email baumgart.melanie@gmail.com.
$30 , $25 TPE Member
Tiffany Wildlife Area, Highway 25, Durand, WI 577-2004
Thursday, May. 20 • 8:30am-4pm
Dealing with Conflict: Act Quickly, Confidently and Professionally
Do conflicts make you want to hide, avoid, or blow up? Does it hinder your organizational relationships, impede team performance or keep returning without resolution? Multiple points of view are inevitable in the workplace. So is conflict. Conflict is a natural by-product of strongly-held opinions and beliefs. Registration required, deadline: May. 20.
$425, $375 Discount for 3-5 from same company
Sweetwaters Restaurant, 1104 Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 836-5811
Thursday, Jun. 3 • 8:30am-4pm
Supervisory Management 3
Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. Giving feedback during day-to-day coaching session as well as during formal performance reviews is an essential skill. We discuss why there is resistance to performance assessment, how to establish job expectations, and how to conduct coaching sessions. Registration required, deadline: Jun. 3.
$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f
836-5637
Monday, Jun. 14 • 9am
Total Percussion Camp
Continuing Education will offer the Total Percussion Camp for high school students from June 14-18 on the UW-Eau Claire campus. Classes will meet from 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. The camp provides instruction and performance opportunities in all areas of percussion including mallet, drum set, timpani and world percussion. New and experienced drummers are welcome.
$149 • ages 14-18
836-3636 or 866-893-2423
Monday, Aug. 2 • 9am
ACT Prep Course
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will offer an ACT prep course this summer for high school students. Classes will be held on the UW-Eau Claire campus Aug. 2-12 from 9am-noon, Mondays-Thursdays. Register in advance.
$149 • ce@uwec.edu
UWEC, Eau Claire 836-3636 or 866-893-2423
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Saturday, Mar. 13
Check with venue for hours.
Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference
Keynote address Friday will be by Marilyn Peplau of the Search Institute of Minneapolis. The keynote address Saturday will be by Tom Kidd of Lifestyle Enhancement Services of Eau Claire. See contact info for location and event times.
UW-Stout, Menomonie 232-2546 • klemmed@uwstout.edu
Event Ends: Saturday, Mar. 20
Check with venue for hours.
The 15th Annual Aquaculture Conference
People experienced in fish farming or considering starting should take advantage of this opportunity. This conference features two days of expert advice from industry leaders in marketing, aquaponics, farmers markets, research, extension, fish health, tours, product showcases, and cutting, cooking and tasting demonstrations.
Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 373-2990 •
Event Ends: Thursday, Mar. 25
Check with venue for hours.
Quilting Football League
Sign up and be part of the fun, plus a chance to win up to 100 Fat Quarters, QFL discounts at each shop, special event Days and a Superbowl party. Start Playing now with new simpler rules and point system this year.
$20 league membership
The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •
Event Ends: Thursday, Apr. 15
Check with venue for hours.
Awareness Week
To commemorate Asian Awareness month, the Hmong Stout Student Organization will host a Hmong Awareness Week at UW-Stout for students, staff and the community at large. Come join us as we explore, learn, and celebrate about the Hmong culture. We will hold different activities every evening starting with our kick-off event on Monday night. See contact info for event times.
Free
Memorial Student Center, P.O Box 790, Menomonie 556-5081
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Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010 Back Stage Concert Series: Irie Sol + Duncan NinjaCodeveloped by Volume One and the State Theatre, the Back Stage Concert Series brings you in through... $5 • 552-0457 • |
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Friday, Mar. 19, 2010 An Adult Evening of Shel SilversteinBareBones Ensemble Theatre's newest production, featuring 10 short plays, 12 local actors, music, pr... $7 • Grand Little Theater 102 West Grand Ave., Eau Claire • 832-PLAY • |
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Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2010 Eau Claire Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-offCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
| Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010 Chippewa Falls Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-OffCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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| Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2010 Menomonie Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-offCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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Thursday, Apr. 1, 2010 Volume One April Fool's Day Pillow FightCome to downtown Eau Claire for five minutes of feathery fury. This is no April Fool's Day joke. Jus... FREE • 552-0457 • |
| Friday, Apr. 23, 2010 Chippewa Falls Bowl for Kids' SakeRound ‘em up for the 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake and have a ball. This fun-filled event includes mu... • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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Thursday, Apr. 29, 2010 Back Stage Concert Series: Drunk Drivers + The JaggernautsCodeveloped by Volume One and the State Theatre, the Back Stage Concert Series brings you in through... $5 • 552-0457 • |
| Friday, Apr. 30, 2010 Menomonie Bowl for Kids' SakeRound ‘em up for the 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake and have a ball. This fun-filled event includes mu... • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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