Education

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 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

 Education

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9:30-11:30am

River Source Family Center: Playgroup

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

Free

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 10-10:30am

Menomonie Public Library: Learning Together Story Time

Learning Together Story Time is for children age 1-3 years and their parent or caregiver. Play time begins at 10am.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 10:30-11am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Book Babies

Book Babies, held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., is our storytime for infants ages 15 months – 23 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a 30-minute program consisting of a short storytime featuring interactive rhymes and baby games, songs and developmentally appropriate stories. Follow this up with a social time for parents and children – toys provided!

Free • 15 mos.-23 mos.

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 10:30-11:15am

Storytime @ the Library

Each week we will read stories, play games, sing, and make a craft. Themes vary; we may go outside or have guest speakers. Check the bulletin, Facebook, or our website for those dates. Storytimes are geared for ages 2-5, but all children are welcome to attend! An adult is required to stay in the Library. Registration recommended.

Free

Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek 877-3334

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 10:40-11:10am

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Story Time

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

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Education

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 •

 Music  Education

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

 Words  Education

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 1-4pm

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 1-2:30pm

Winter Olympics Day: Early Release

Program for children in grades K-5. Call for details.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 4pm-1am

Girls Night Out

The FRiDAY'S male Bartenders will be slingin' awesome drinks specials just for the ladies. Spin the wheel for prizes, enjoy Karaoke with Shawtown Productions and the Three Olive Bubble Girl Pajama Party (dress in your PJs or prizes, including Victoria's Secret gift cards) starts at 9pm.

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

 Education

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 •

 Education  Recreation

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 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

 Food & Drink

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-8pm

Focus on Fat Store Tour

Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian, during "Heart Health" month for a one hour store tour "Focus on Fat". Learn dietary recommendations for fat, saturated, and trans fat. Find out about healthy fats like olive oil, canola oil, and omega 3's, discover how to choose healthy fats and limit saturated and trans fats.

Free

2nd Floor Conference Room, Festival Foods, 3007 London Rd, Eau Claire 838-1000

 Music

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-10pm

Larry Heagle

A music and comedy show featuring Larry Heagle.

FREE

The Red Parrot • Eau Claire • 832-6431

 Music  Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7pm

Open Mic Night

Every Wed. night is "Open Mic"/"Open Jam" night at Erwin's 19th Hole. This is a very laid back event that is open to people of all talents. Sing, play guitar, read poetry, or even do some stand up comedy. Participants get free beer.

Free • 21+

Erwin's 19th Hole • Chippewa Falls • 831-6337

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-9pm

Shuffle Board League

Shuffle board leagues begin 7-9 every Wednesday.

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-8:30pm

Slot Car Racing

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

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-9pm

Smokebusters

Free workshop on quitting smoking + support group.

Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center • Eau Claire • 613-0365 • www.pathtohealthmassage.com

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7-10pm

Wii Bowling

Double elimination rounds with prizes for the winner.

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Music

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7:05pm

Laarks + Meridene + Mages

Three rockin' bands comin' from three rockin' angles: Laarks has got the keyboard-powered pop rock, Meridene presents guitar-based pop rock, and Mages features acoustic folk.

$5 • all ages

Grand Little Theater • Eau Claire • (715) 832-PLAY

 Music

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7:30-11:30pm

Open Mic Night/Musician Gathering

Enjoy Eau Claire's newest musician's showcase every Wedneday night. Come network and socialize with other musicians or just take in the scene. Sign up at 7pm (no call-ins please). Hosted by Jeff White. Complimentary drink after performing. Quality sound.

Free • 21+

The Bottle & Barrel, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire 832-0150

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 7:30-10:30pm

Team Trivia at El Patio

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

El Patio • Eau Claire • 855-8590

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 8pm

Team Trivia

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

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-2am

Cashpot Karaoke

Cashpot Karoke is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Free • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-1am

Cougar Night Karaoke

Don't miss out on Cougar Night Karaoke. Enjoy your favorite Martini or flavored Long Island. Ladies over 30, show ID to receive Martini and Flavored Long Island Specials. And don't forget to come in and sing your favorite song for a chance to win cash.

Free • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm

Karaoke

Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.

5 O'Clock Club • Eau Claire • 834-1748

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-1am

Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife  Recreation

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 9pm-2am

Roadhouse Dance Party

The mid-week break everyone needs: 2 for 1 drinks from 10p- midnight. The Chippewa Valley's best DJ (as voted by Volume One readers) fires off his set starting at 9p.

Free • 21+

Deweys Roadhouse • Chippewa Falls • 720-6023 • www.deweysroadhouse.com

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 17 • 10pm

DJ Foiles

DJ Foiles will play any request, no matter how crazy.

FREE

Deweys Roadhouse • Chippewa Falls • 720-6023 • www.deweysroadhouse.com

 Visual Art

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

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

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

FREE

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

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Feb. 21
Check with venue for hours.

Dinosaur Dig!

Art activity of the week: Put together a terrible T-REX in the Art Studio. All week: Paint a dinosaur with watercolors, identify dinosaur toys, and practice those lacing skills in the Activity Room. Special Events: Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm, dig, pound, scratch, & pry away to discover buried dinosaur fossils.

$5 • 1+

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

 Visual Art

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

February Artist of the Month: Justin Dancing Hawk

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

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 10
Check with venue for hours.

For the Love of It

Looking for a great time and a place to buy a fresh painting or two? Aritst Jason Anhorn's new series 'For The Love Of It' is a new series on positive subjects from candy to sexy ladies. Show will be hanging from February 12 to March 10. All paintings will be sold at very reasonable prices. Stop in early to make sure you get the painting you desire.

Free

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

 Visual Art

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

Genesis

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

Free

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

 Visual Art

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

Grottoes, Garrisons and Confines

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

FREE

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

 Visual Art

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

Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity

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

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

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

 Visual Art

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

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

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

Free

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Mar. 4
Check with venue for hours.

"A Question of Manners" Fine Art Exhibition

The Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout is proud to present visiting artist Will Pergl in the upcoming show 'A Question of Manners.' Pergl’s art is represented by sculpture and drawings reflecting, “trivial systems balanced and braced in structures and form.” Pergl’s artwork is meant to suggest a culture, which seeks order and understanding in the midst of chaos. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

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