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Events For 04/24/2017

9-10am Mon. Apr. 24

YogaRoom Flow - All Levels Yoga

Looking for a Yoga class that checks all the boxes? This is it! You will work every part of your body building strength, fluidity and balance while linking breath to continuous movement.

The Yoga Room - Eau Claire Yoga Studio 2839 Mall Dr #1, Eau Claire

Cost: $15 Drop or Unlimited Monthly Membership only $80

9-9:55am Mon. Apr. 24

Zumba with Emily

Zumba is a Latin based, shake your booty aerobic workout.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire

Cost: $5

Age: Age 12+

9-11:30am Mon. Apr. 24

Family Fun Zone

Children and parents enjoy open play on the large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning which children may participate in if they choose or continue with open play.

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire

Cost: $4/child, adults are FREE

Age: Families of children age 0 to 6

9:15-10:15am Mon. Apr. 24

Lily Pad Lab: Little Language Lab

Join LPL's newest class aimed at exposing children to a language rich environment, where they will listen to stories, sing songs, learn finger-plays, move/dance, and do age-appropriate crafts and sensory activities. This class is a mix of structured circle time and free choice stations.

Lily Pad Lab 1620 Ohm Ave (In the EC Music School), Eau Claire

Cost: $45, Drop in $10 (call ahead)

Age: Ages 1-2

9:30-10:15am Mon. Apr. 24

Movin' & Groovin'

Each Movin' & Groovin' class is filled with laughter & fun. It promotes language & play through the use of music, song & dance.

River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: Age Birth to age 5

10am-4pm Mon. Apr. 24

Wellness Days for Hmong Elders

Each 4-hours wellness days includes an exercise class, healthy lunch, health-related presentations, and unstructured social time. The goal is to enhance Hmong elders' quality of life by providing programming that reduces social isolation, increases physical and mental health literacy, and improve English proficiency.

Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Mary Marquart Center 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire

10-10:55am Mon. Apr. 24

Pilates Equipment Class

This class will use the Pilates apparatus called "the chair." Class is for experienced Pilates practitioners. Goal of practice is to increase overall strength, with an emphasis on the deep core muscles.

PRAJNA Pilates 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $30, or punch card

Age: 18+

10-11:30am Mon. Apr. 24

Stanley Playgroup

This parent & child playgroup offers fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Plus, each family receives one free book each month!

D.R. Moon Memorial Library 154 E 4th Avenue, Stanley

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages birth to 5

10am-5pm Mon. Apr. 24

53rd Annual Spring Art Show - Community Art Exhibit

Over 100 artists from the area submit two and three-dimensional art works each year. The exhibition includes original paintings, sculptures, photos, stained glass, mosaics, ceramics, and other creative art forms.

Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, Inc., Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High Street, Chippewa Falls

Age: All Ages

10:30-11:30am Mon. Apr. 24

Lily Pad Lab: Little Language Lab

Join LPL's newest class aimed at exposing children to a language rich environment, where they will listen to stories, sing songs, learn finger-plays, move/dance, and do age-appropriate crafts and sensory activities. This class is a mix of structured circle time and free choice stations.

Lily Pad Lab 1620 Ohm Ave (In the EC Music School), Eau Claire

Cost: $45, Drop in $10 (call ahead)

Age: Ages 1-2

11:15am-12:15pm Mon. Apr. 24

Universal Yoga

Universal Yoga is an authentic system of yoga. Goals of practice include increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, will power, energy level, and finding stillness of the mind. Classes are appropriate for beginners to seasoned practitioners.

PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $15; or punch card

Age: 16+

1-6pm Mon. Apr. 24

Community Acupuncture Clinic

Community Acupuncture Clinic open every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Call ahead to reserve your place.

Classic Acupuncture 2711 Pleasant St. Suite 1H, Eau Claire

Cost: $30-$35 sliding scale fee

Age: 18+

1:30-3:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Eau Claire Area Memory Café

The café offers a comfortable way for you and your care partner to have fun and socialize with others who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, early to moderate Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, and those who worry about memory problems. 2nd Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum Auditorium, Carson Park // 4th Monday 1:30-3:30pm • St. John’s Lutheran Church 1804 Highland Avenue Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

4pm Mon. Apr. 24

4th Annual Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry

Several poems by Frost will be among those featured during the event, as well as original poems written by the winners of UW-Eau Claire’s Centennial Poetry Competition, who will be recognized and read their works. A reception will follow.

UWEC Davies Center, Dakota Ballroom University of Eau Claire Campus, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

4:30-5:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Chippewa Valley Ukulele Orchestra

Each meeting features lesson time for beginning and advanced students as well as a rehearsal as an ensemble. New members at all levels welcome. Students who have never played ukulele before should schedule an introductory lesson before attending.

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $12 drop-in, $30 3-pass punchcard, $25 one-time registration fee

5:15-7:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Swan Lake Ballet Studio - Spring Kids Classes

Learn diversity through dance, study classical ballet vocabulary, build up strong body, and experience creativity in dance. Students learn classical ballet choreography and perform at various venues such as Mabel Tainter, Summer Festival, Fall International Festival, and the UWEC Davies Center.

Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste 122, Eau Claire

Cost: $5-8/class, $20-36 for 5 classes, $28-55 for 9 classes

Age: Ages 3-13

5:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Prenatal Yoga at Latitude 44 Yoga Studio

This class is designed to strengthen and support your body throughout your pregnancy. Meditation, breath, and movement are used to focus on awareness and muscles that are key to a healthy pregnancy and labor. Connect with your body's innate wisdom and other moms-to-be in the area.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $15 drop-in (or membership, punch-card)

5:30-7pm Mon. Apr. 24

Chippewa Treaty Rights: Resistance, Acceptance and Controversy

Recent news features stories of Native American Tribes appealing to treaty rights to protect their land and water resources. Examine the wording of the treaties and clear up misconceptions about the rights and provisions granted to the Chippewas. Learn about the direct effect these treaties have on the lives of the Chippewa Tribes, and gain a better understanding of their history.

UW Eau Claire Campus 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire

Cost: $99/person

Age: 16+

5:30-6:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Universal Yoga

Universal Yoga is an authentic system of yoga. Goals of practice include increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, will power, energy level, and finding stillness of the mind. Classes are appropriate for beginners to seasoned practitioners.

PRAJNA pilates | yoga | beyond 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $15; or punch card

Age: 16+

6-8pm Mon. Apr. 24

The Next Step in Beginning Watercolor Painting

Take the next step with part two in this watercolor painting series. In this seven-week class, we'll move on from the fundamental elements you've already learned to more advanced techniques. This class is an "advanced beginner" level. Some basic knowledge or experience with watercolor painting is expected.

UW-Eau Claire Campus

Cost: $175/person; $300 for two people registering together

6-8pm Mon. Apr. 24

Young Professional Week: Improv Class

Learn the basics of improv comedy including games and exercises designed to teach you how to think on your feet. This workshop is great whether you’re interested in theatre and comedy, or looking for a confidence boost in the board room.

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 21-40

6-9pm Mon. Apr. 24

Journalism at the Movies Film Festival

As part of UWEC's Communication and Journalism Centennial Week, films telling stories about journalism will be featured. "Good Night and Good Luck" on 4/24, "Frost/Nixon" on 4/26, and "All the President's Men" on 5/1.

UWEC, Hibbard Hall Room 102 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire

6:15-7pm Mon. Apr. 24

PiYo

PiYo is a FUN group fitness class that use yoga and Pilates inspired moves while incorporating strength and movement all with no jumping and low impact moves that will get you results from head to toe.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire

Cost: $5

6:15-7:15pm Mon. Apr. 24

Zumba with PS-Get Fit

First class is always free. All fitness levels welcome for a 1-hour Zumba workout.

Excite! Wellness Studio 107 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls

Cost: First time free, $5 drop-ins

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Spoken Word Workshop & Open Mic - Standup, Storytelling, and Poetry

Join members of Clear Water Comedy, the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, and Twig magazine for a spoken word workshop and writing session followed an open read and live performances in the V1 gallery. Get some feedback, work on your writing, and fine tune your spoken word skills in a friendly, no-pressure setting with guidance from experienced writers, poets, and comedians.

The Volume One Gallery Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

6:30-8:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Knit Club

Join the Knit Club every Monday to knit and chat over coffee. A fun way to share tip sand tricks and make new friends. New to knitting? Bring a pair of needles, some yarn, and prepare to learn the basics free of charge. Crocheters also welcome.

Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Mon. Apr. 24

Game Design Speaker Series: Blizzard Entertainment Artist/Animator

Blizzard Entertainment develops the game World of Warcraft, and other titles such as Diablo, Starcraft 2 and Overwatch. Senior Animator Ronny Kim has worked in the film and video game industry since 2002, including on the films “Robots,” “King Kong,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest.”

UW-Stout Applied Arts Building - Room 210 415 13th Avenue East, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Mon. Apr. 24

Paint Away

A fun night out and to help raise funds for the Eau Claire Area Youth. The artists of Paint Away will show step-by-step how to paint the paintings. All supplies provided.

St. James Catholic Church 2502 11th St., Eau Claire

Cost: $30; RSVP by 4/14

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Mon. Apr. 24

Adult Open Pickleball

A drop-in coed program for the adult pickleball player.

Delong Middle School 2000 Vine St., Eau Claire

Cost: $3 or City Pass

Age: 18+

7pm Mon. Apr. 24

Chippewa Valley Youth Chorus

The Chippewa Valley Youth Chorus is a mixed-voice treble ensemble open to boys and girls in 3rd through 7th grades. Members learn about healthy vocal production, music reading, and group singing through a wide range of repertoire.

Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire

Ongoing Events For 04/24/2017

karaoke/DJ, galleries, classes, etc