Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14

Let's Have a Picnic

Art activity of the week: Build a paper hot dog. All week, play a picnic food matching game, create a paper ant with cutouts and pipe cleaners and make a watercolor painting. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm, weave a picnic basket using paper strips.

museum admission required

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

 Food & Drink

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 7:30am-1pm

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and more.

Phoenix Park pavillions, corner of Madison and Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 8:30-11:30am

Word Introduction

This class is intended for people just starting to use this tool. Students will learn about the basic features of Microsoft Word, the District’s standard word processing program. You will learn how to enter text, format text, work with file folders, edit text and more. Call 852-3083 or email techclass@students.ecasd.k12.wi.us by noon June 10.

$40/session. $70/two sessions in the same day

ECASD Board of Education, 500 Main St, lab 123A

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 9-10:15am

Yoga at Unity every Wednesday

Yoga with Kathy McAllister from the Yoga Center. Entry level, easy movements. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

$10

Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St, Eau Claire 836-0010

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 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.

FREE

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 9:30-10:30am

Young Athletes Program

The Young Athletes Program (SO-YAP) sponsored by River Source Family Center and Special Olympics invited you to join in on the fun. Children will learn large motor skills through a specifically developed variety of large motor activities. Parent will take part in discussions regarding the social/emotional development of their children. Register by Jul. 6.

FREE • ages 2-7

Northern Center Head Start Building, 2820 E Park Ave, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education  Recreation

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10-11am

Deep Water Aerobics

All classes will provide 35-45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and 20-15 minutes of stretching and strength training exercises.

$3.75 day pass, FREE to season pass holders

Fairfax Pool • Eau Claire • 839-5032

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10am-7pm

Green Wisdom for Women

Botanical & Natural Healthcare appointments for women at Stargazen Women's Retreat. Registration required, by Jun. 15.

$60

Stargazen Women's Retreat, E20001 Co Rd NL, Augusta 286-5734

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10-11:30am

Summer Kaleidoscope: Time Travelers

June 23, A day in the life of Chief Buffalo; Ojibwe Leader. June 30, A day in the life of Agnes Barland McDaniel; Medical Missionary (This class meets at Schlegelmilch House; 517 S. Farwell St.) July 14, A day in the life of Orrin Ingram; Lumber Baron. July 21: A day in the life of William Harper; Tire Builder. July 28, a day in the Life of Arthur & Adelaide Kohlhepp, Dairy Farmers. Aug 4, a day in the life of Howie Sturtz; Band Leader.

• 6-12

Chippewa Valley Museum • Eau Claire • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10:15-11am

Menomonie Public Library: Summer Story Times

These summer story times are designed for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10:30-11am

Chippewa Falls Public Library: Summer Storytime

Intended for children ages 3-6 or not yet in first grade.

FREE

Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1146

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10:30-11am

Music 'n Motion

A fun music class for children and their parent/loved one to learn basic tone, rhythm & beat in a group setting. These are the years when music ability is developing in the brain, and all children can be musical provided with early exposure. Come and have fun with us. No registration required. This class is not for profit. Doors open at 10:15am.

$4 at door, $15 for 5 sessions in advance • ages 0-5

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 613-2209 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 10:30am

The Minnesota Zoo's Zoomobile

Held in the Eau Claire Room located on the library's lower level.

FREE tickets (pick them up at Youth Services a week in advance)

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 11am

Fall Creek Public Library: Make a Splash Playgroup

Designed as a loosely structured time for families to play, get to know their neighbors, and create crafts and memories. This program is for all area youth in early elementary and younger plus their families. Activities include moon sand and playdough, a dance party, parachute games, and more. Register in advance.

FREE • up to age 7

Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek 313-0369

 Food & Drink

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • noon-6pm

Menomonie Farmers Market

Shop for locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods, lotions, soaps and much more.

FREE

Dunn County Fair Grounds, 620 17th Street Southeast, Menomonie 265-4271 Ext 1348

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 12:30-3:30pm

PowerPoint & United Streaming

Video content from United Streaming can be incorporated into applications, including PowerPoint. Learn how to use video in these applications, plus things to watch out for. Intended for people knowledgeable of United Streaming with a working knowledge of PowerPoint. Call or email techclass@students.ecasd.k12.wi.us. Registration deadline is noon on 7/1.

$40 for one session and $70 for two sessions in the same day

ECASD Board of Education, 500 Main St, lab 123A, Eau Claire

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 1:30-2:30pm

Finding Your Ancestors

This class guides you through the research process as you begin or continue to work on your family tree. Register at least one week in advance.

$22, $15 members

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 1:30pm

The Minnesota Zoo's Zoomobile

Held in the Eau Claire Room located on the library's lower level.

FREE tickets (pick them up at Youth Services a week in advance)

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 2-4pm

The Parenting Class

The Parenting Class will cover various general parenting topics in two hours. The class will cover anger management, communication, responsible children, discipline and routines. Please call FRC to register, deadline Jul. 12.

$10

Family Resource Center for Eau Clarie County, 2105 Heights Drive, Eau Claire 833-1735

 Music  Stage  Recreation

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 3-10pm

Lay Da Breaks

Hosted by The Floor Dusters Crew, this celebration of hip hop and breakdancing featuring appearances by Breakneck the Mage (emcee and hip hop performer), Turn (of Cynical Soulz), Substance (emcee, Floor Dusters member), Chovie (WI), KaoBoy (MN) and more. Also, 3-on-3 B-Boy battle with $100 for first prize. Pre-register by emailing tlor2@wisc.edu.

$15 per 3-on-3 B-Boy battle team, or $5 each

Delong Middle School • Eau Claire • 852-4910 • www.delong.ecasd.k12.wi.us

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 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 •

 Music

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6-9pm

Guy Johnson (Open Mic)

The Barley Club features live acoustic music every Wednesday of the summer.

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

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6-6:30pm

Health 101

Dr. Austin Erickson, DC offers a class on the basics of healthy living. Topics will include Sleep, Diet, Excercise, Staying Hydrated and the role of attitude in health.

FREE

Erickson Chiropractic Clinic, 2722 London Road, Eau Claire 514-2701

 Music

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6-8pm

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: The Pat Kuehn Trio

Bring your lawn chair, grab a cool summertime drink at the Fireside Bistro, sit back and relax in the outdoor courtyard. Live music rain or shine.

Fireside Bistro • Eau Claire • 552-1035

 Education

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6:15-7:05pm

Zumba with Benji Williford

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. Sign up at BenjiWilliford.com.

$7.50 Wednesdays at Angelus; $10 Mondays at Radiant Health

Mondays: Radiant Health Chiropractic, 534 Water St.; Wednesdays: Angelus Quick Fitness, 126 Graham Ave. 379-4249

 Recreation

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6:30-7:30pm

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show

The Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team will perform every Wednesday and Sunday during the summer months from early June to Labor Day.

FREE (if parking, $3 county parking pass required)

Lake Altoona County Park, Altoona

 Words

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 6:30-8pm

Summer Book Study

Join us for some enlightening spiritual conversation on the following books: June: The Disappearance of the Universe. July: Biology of Belief. August: After the Cleanse. Each month we will read and discuss a new book. Join us for one book or all three. Come when you can, leave when you must. This is an open group designed to uplift, inspire and educate. Registration required.

FREE

The Coffee Grounds, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 833-1096

 Education  Recreation

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 7-8pm

Deep Water Aerobics

All classes will provide 35-45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and 20-15 minutes of stretching and strength training exercises.

$3.75 day pass, FREE to season pass holders

Fairfax Pool • Eau Claire • 839-5032

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 7-9pm

James Sheeley House: Team Trivia

First through third teams win substantial bar cash. Get a FREE answer for each night's game and sign up FREE for the state league for at teamtrivia.com. Get there early to stake out your spot. Some locations offer a FREE pitcher at half time for "Best Team Name".

FREE

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 7-9pm

Northwoods Brew Pub: Team Trivia

First through third teams win substantial bar cash. Get a FREE answer for each night's game and sign up FREE for the state league for at teamtrivia.com. Get there early to stake out your spot. Some locations offer a FREE pitcher at half time for "Best Team Name".

Norske Nook at Northwoods Brewpub • Eau Claire • 552-0510 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 7-10pm

Wii Bowling

Double elimination rounds with prizes for the winner.

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Music

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 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.

FREE • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 8pm

Rock & Roll with DJ Alex Edwards

Rock & Roll w/ DJ Alex Edwards every Wednesday Night at our tiki bar or inside (if raining). Bean bag & volleyball leagues during the summer. Try our smokehouse sandwiches & riblets.

FREE • 21+

Pioneer Grill & Saloon, E5699 Cty Rd D, Menomonie 235-9927

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 9pm

5 O'Clock Club: Karaoke

Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 9pm-1am

Happy Hollow: Cougar & Kitten 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, Jul. 14 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife  Recreation

Wednesday, Jul. 14 • 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, Jul. 14 • 9pm-1am

Two Waters Bar: Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Aug. 29
Check with venue for hours.

Artists for the Month of July: The Eau Claire Area Art League Summer Exhibit

The Eau Claire Art League was founded in 1944 with the purpose of fostering and promoting original art in Eau Claire. The League has met monthly without interruption for six decades, and today has expanded to include many artists from surrounding communities. Works in both two and three-dimensional formats will be included in this exhibit.

FREE

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

 Stage

Event Ends: Sunday, Jul. 18
Check with venue for hours.

International Native American Flute Association's 2010 Convention

Featuring daily classes and workshops (registration required), plus vendors selling Native American flutes, percussion, CDs, art, crafts and more. Evening concerts held each night at the Gantner Concert Hall. See website for full schedule.

$15, available at door

Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire • 757-651-8328

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Aug. 2
Check with venue for hours.

Jan Favret Photography: A Celebration of Water

A photo exhibit by Jan Favret of Eau Claire, featuring shoreline landscapes from the Chippewa Valley and oceanscapes from both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.

FREE

Avalon European Floral, 430 Water Street, Eau Claire 577-3843

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Jul. 21
Check with venue for hours.

Laura Hartung: Eclectic Photography

Featuring tourist, country, and local landmark photography.

FREE

Just Local Food Co-op, 1117 S Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-3366

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Aug. 9
Check with venue for hours.

Melanie Johannsen

Local artist Melanie Johannsen presents a sampling of photography displayed that show a variety of pieces with a Georgia O’Keefe-inspired introspective to them. The show ranges from Eau Claire scenes to art images from Melanie’s time living in Germany.

FREE

Sandy's On Sale • Eau Claire • 830-5060 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Aug. 6
Check with venue for hours.

Quilt exhibit by Lorraine Sedahl

A quilt exhibit by Lorraine Sedahl of Rainie’s Sewing Corner in the Mabel Tainter Gallery.

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Jul. 24
Check with venue for hours.

S/he Abstractions

Gallery 111 Presents "S/he," a compilation of abstract paintings by local artists. These paintings are created in an ambiguous fashion, lending the viewer a multi-thought interpretation. Similar to the letter sequence "S/he," these paintings leave interpretation up to the viewer.

FREE

Gallery 111, 111 Main St. E, Menomonie 497-8430

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Aug. 31
Check with venue for hours.

The Eclectic Eye

The Eau Claire Digital Photography Club is a casual group of artists that enjoy exploring photography as a hobby. They meet monthly to share their latest works and discuss the methods used to create them. Artists in the show: Vern Barber, Bill Benson, Virginia Erickson, Lloyd Fleig, Diane Gorton, Marlys Graf, Steve Johnson, Judy Lee, Loretta Lunderville, Claude Schilling, Mary Smith, John Staber. Exhibit open during regular library hours.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5004 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Aug. 15
Check with venue for hours.

Unconscious vs. Consciousness: Erik Natti and Jeremy Anderson

Jeremy Anderson is a photographer from the Chippewa Valley who experiments with various vintage cameras and types of films, intending to show that the world can look very peculiar through a slightly different viewfinder. Erik Natti, a local Eau Claire artist, is an abstract expressionist painter combining watercolor with acrylic and pastel in his paintings. If needed, check venue for hours.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 832-9090

 Kids  Recreation

Event Ends: Friday, Jul. 16
Check with venue for hours.

Wisconsin Youth Success Program FREE Summer Camp

Registration begins Monday, April 12, 8am -4pm by phone. Activities include lifetime sports skills, educational components, ropes course and swimming. Participants receive breakfast and lunch each day plus a free medical and dental exam. Transportation provided to students in the EC and Altoona school districts. Registration required, deadline: Jun. 15.

FREE, donations accepted • ages 10-16

UW-Eau Claire Campus, 105 Garfield Ave Hilltop Recreation Center, Eau Claire 836-3377

 Uncategorized

Event Ends: Friday, Aug. 27
Check with venue for hours.

Golden Age of American Auto Design

Seven vintage cars representing a lifetime of dreaming, more than 20 years of searching, and at least a half-million dollars’ investment will be displayed for the first time. Cars in the exhibit are from the private collection of Dunn County agribusiness leader Russell Doane.

$2

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 Wakanda St., Menomonie 232-8685

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Oct. 31
Check with venue for hours.

More Than Child's Play: Becoming an American Girl

Join the DCHS in a delightful discovery of dolls in Dunn County's history. Explore interactive features and a wide assortment of dolls, highlighted by 10 original American Girl dolls from the Fanetti collection.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum • Menomonie • 232-8685