Calendar

8:45-10:15pm Wed. Apr. 23

Adult Open Hockey

Co-ed program.

Hobbs Ice Center

Cost: $6

Age: 18+

7am-7pm Thu. Apr. 24

Rutledge Home Presents a Spring 2014 Thrift Sale

You name the price! All thrift sale items are available for purchase by donation. 100% of the sale’s proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Rutledge Home

11am-7pm Thu. Apr. 24

Paint Wine Glasses

Paint a Wine Glass and sip on wine in the beautiful country side. No reservations needed.

Cottage Winery & Vineyard

5-7pm Thu. Apr. 24

Habla en la Cabra (Talk at The Goat)

PRACTICE SPANISH! Looking for a way to connect with other Spanish language learners in the area? Habla en la Cabra is a great supplement to college Spanish classes, or the perfect way to keep up your Spanish if you have no other way of practicing! ALL LEVELS WELCOME! facebook.com/habla.cabra

The Goat Coffee House

Cost: Free

5:30-10:30pm Thu. Apr. 24

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bowl For Kids’ Sake

The 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be bowling through TV Land! Grab your family, friends, or co-workers and form a team. You can have a ball while making a difference in a child’s life. Registration is now open, visit www.bbbsnw.org or call 800-648-1696 for more information. Start at 5:30pm or 8pm.

Falls Bowl

Words

6pm Thu. Apr. 24

ScrabbleBee 2014

ScrabbleBee is a team “competition” for groups of 6 people working with a Scrabble game board and a bag of 100 tiles. Pizza, soda, popcorn and a cash bar add to the fun. Prizes are awarded to the top teams. Buy a chance to win a gift …

Sleep Inn & Suites/29 Pines

Cost: $350 team registration

6:15pm Thu. Apr. 24

Menomonie Moose Lodge Bingo

6:15pm doors open, hot and cold lunch served, 7:30pm games Start. 17 games total including Progressive Bingo. All proceeds after expenses donated to charitable causes and scholarships. Under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian.

Menomonie Moose Lodge 1584

6:30pm Thu. Apr. 24

Around the Farm Table Screening and Q&A

Join us around the farm table for a screening and 'meet the farmer' Q&A. Around the Farm Table is a new Public Television series featuring food and ingredients from area Wisconsin farmers. Dairy farmer and host Inga takes the viewer on a tour…

The Volume One Gallery

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Check Venue For Hours Fri. Apr. 25

Spring Open House

Three day weekend full of seminars, activities and giveaways. Awesome weekend only sale prices and one big grand prize drawing. Free food vendor samples from local area businesses including Perkins Family Restaurant, Wissota Meat Market and Smiling Moose Deli.

Green Oasis Gardens

Cost: FREE

7am-3pm Fri. Apr. 25

Rutledge Home Presents a Spring 2014 Thrift Sale

You name the price! All thrift sale items are available for purchase by donation. 100% of the sale’s proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Rutledge Home

11am-9pm Fri. Apr. 25

No Brand Con

The Chippewa Valley's premiere event for Anime, tabletop gaming, videogames, and general geekery is back for the 13th year. Adults and kids alike will enjoy a weekend of panels, cosplay, games, tournaments and fun.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites

Cost: $35 (In advance: $30), FREE kids under 13

Full Slate

5pm Fri. Apr. 25

Eau Claire County Democrats Annual Spring Gala

A night of fundraising hoopla with Stan Gruszynski and the Gregmoorian Chanters for the Eau Claire County Democratic Party. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.

Clarion Inn Campus Area

Cost: $30, $15 students

5:30-10:30pm Fri. Apr. 25

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bowl For Kids’ Sake

The 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be bowling through TV Land. Grab your family, friends, or co-workers and form a team. You can have a ball while making a difference in a child’s life. Registration is now open, visit www.bbbsnw.org or call 800-648-1696 for more information. Start at 5:30pm or 8pm.

Broadway Bowl

6-7:30pm Fri. Apr. 25

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge (Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery)

Every Friday you can enjoy our locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check out Infinity Beverages' Facebook page or website before swinging down for updates and musician details. Remember: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE bottle deals during and after the show.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery

Age: 21+

7pm-7am Fri. Apr. 25

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Hosted by UW-Eau Claire's Colleges Against Cancer student organization. A cancer survivor will speak at the event kickoff ceremony at 7pm, Apr. 25, with the relay to follow at 7:30pm. The night's activities also will include entertainment,…

Kids

11:59pm-6am Fri. Apr. 25

Action City Christian Lock-In

Join Action City and WWIB Radio for this fun, family friendly event! Admission includes unlimited play on attractions & non-ticket video arcade games, bottomless fountain soda, assorted pizza buffet, and a 45 minute devotional feat. live music by Breaking Chains and Young-Life Director for the Chippewa Valley Eric Johnson as guest speaker.

Action City

Cost: $25/person in advance, $28 at the door (purchase 10+ tickets and receive a $5 discount per ticket)

Check Venue For Hours Sat. Apr. 26

Spring Open House

Three day weekend full of seminars, activities and giveaways. Awesome weekend only sale prices and one big grand prize drawing. Free food vendor samples from local area businesses including Perkins Family Restaurant, Wissota Meat Market and Smiling Moose Deli.

Green Oasis Gardens

Cost: FREE

8am-7pm Sat. Apr. 26

No Brand Con

The Chippewa Valley's premiere event for Anime, tabletop gaming, videogames, and general geekery is back for the 13th year. Adults and kids alike will enjoy a weekend of panels, cosplay, games, tournaments and fun.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites

Cost: $35 (In advance: $30), FREE kids under 13

9am-5pm Sat. Apr. 26

51st Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society's Mineral Show & Sale

Educational exhibits, demonstrations, youth activities, silent auctions, gemstones, minerals, jewelry, fossils, carvings, and "The Rock Doctor" Dr. Cordua will be on hand both days to identify your own rock finds. Email questions to…

Cost: FREE admission

Fitness

9am-noon Sat. Apr. 26

Downtown Chippewa Falls Earth Day Cleanup

Join us as we clean up our downtown! Registration starts in Harmony Courtyard at 8:30am. Supplies are provided and all volunteers receive a FREE t-shirt. Central Lutheran Church will be serving a free breakfast from 7-9am at 28 E. Columbia Street for volunteers and the community.

Harmony Courtyard

9am-3pm Sat. Apr. 26

Southview Elementary Spring Craft & Book Fair

Enjoy a day of shopping and eating, while supporting Southview Elementary's PTO. We will have around 50 crafters, bake sale and concession stand. $1 donation at the door. The Scholastic Book Fair is buy one get one free.

Southview Elementary School

Check Venue For Hours Sun. Apr. 27

Spring Open House

Three day weekend full of seminars, activities and giveaways. Awesome weekend only sale prices and one big grand prize drawing. Free food vendor samples from local area businesses including Perkins Family Restaurant, Wissota Meat Market and Smiling Moose Deli.

Green Oasis Gardens

Cost: FREE

8am-noon Sun. Apr. 27

No Brand Con

The Chippewa Valley's premiere event for Anime, tabletop gaming, videogames, and general geekery is back for the 13th year. Adults and kids alike will enjoy a weekend of panels, cosplay, games, tournaments and fun.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites

Cost: $35 (In advance: $30), FREE kids under 13

10am-4pm Sun. Apr. 27

51st Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society's Mineral Show & Sale

Educational exhibits, demonstrations, youth activities, silent auctions, gemstones, minerals, jewelry, fossils, carvings, and "The Rock Doctor" Dr. Cordua will be on hand both days to identify your own rock finds. Email questions to…

Cost: FREE admission

7:45-9:15pm Sun. Apr. 27

Adult Open Hockey

Co-ed program.

Hobbs Ice Center

Cost: $6

Age: 18+

1-2pm Mon. Apr. 28

Introduction to the Most Popular Poker Games

An introduction to the basics of Blackjack, the most popular form of poker, Texas Hold'em & provides an introduction to 5- & 7-card stud & draw poker, along with variations of these basic games.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center

Cost: $5m/$7.50nm

Wellness

5-6pm Tue. Apr. 29

Meditation for Life’s Journeys: An Invitation to Stillness

The calming meditation is an opportunity for participants to leave anxieties behind. A meditation selection will be read and the 20-minute meditation will begin. Participants who brought an intention will speak their intention without fear of…

7-10pm Tue. Apr. 29

Adult Open Volleyball

See contact information for details.

Northstar Middle School

Cost: $3

Age: 18+

Wed. Apr. 30

Open Swimming

No swimming March 19. Children 8 or younger must be accompanied by a responsible supervisor at least 13 years old. For more information contact Eau Claire Parks and Recreation, 715-839-5032.

Northstar Middle School

Cost: $3/individual or City Pass punch card

1-4pm Wed. Apr. 30

Menomonie Moose Lodge Dance

See contact info for details.

Menomonie Moose Lodge 1584

Cost: $5

Food & Drink

4-8pm Wed. Apr. 30

Cocoa Cabal (Chocolate Martini Night)

Every Wednesday iB Artisan Winery & Distillery will feature an array of chocolate martinis and cocktails whipped up using Legacy Chocolate's delicious chocolate sipping sauce. Numerous flavors will be rotated. You'll even be able to request your own flavor concoctions (at your own risk, of course!).

Infinity Beverages Artisan Winery & Distillery

Age: 21+

6-9pm Wed. Apr. 30

Cribbage Championship

Cribbage play off with prizes and fun.

Das Bierhaus

8:45-10:15pm Wed. Apr. 30

Adult Open Hockey

Co-ed program.

Hobbs Ice Center

Cost: $6

Age: 18+

Wellness

10:30am Thu. May. 1

Thankful Thursdays

Celebrate the good things life has to offer. Participants will have the opportunity to informally gather and share special days – birthdays and holidays – with others. An inspirational film or reading with a theme of gratitude will also…

11am-7pm Thu. May. 1

Paint Wine Glasses

Paint a Wine Glass and sip on wine in the beautiful country side. No reservations needed.

Cottage Winery & Vineyard

5-7pm Thu. May. 1

Habla en la Cabra (Talk at The Goat)

PRACTICE SPANISH! Looking for a way to connect with other Spanish language learners in the area? Habla en la Cabra is a great supplement to college Spanish classes, or the perfect way to keep up your Spanish if you have no other way of practicing! ALL LEVELS WELCOME! facebook.com/habla.cabra

The Goat Coffee House

Cost: Free

6-7pm Thu. May. 1

Create Your Own Combination Container

Participants will have the opportunity to review the principles of planting and caring for combination containers. At an additional cost you can plant your own container and CVG will care for it until the threat of frost has pasted. Containers can be brought from home if clean and in good condition.

Chippewa Valley Growers

Cost: $10 Resident of Altoona $15 Non-resident

6:15pm Thu. May. 1

Menomonie Moose Lodge Bingo

6:15pm doors open, hot and cold lunch served, 7:30pm games Start. 17 games total including Progressive Bingo. All proceeds after expenses donated to charitable causes and scholarships. Under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian.

Menomonie Moose Lodge 1584

5:30-10:30pm Fri. May. 2

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bowl For Kids’ Sake

The 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be bowling through TV Land! Grab your family, friends, or co-workers and form a team. You can have a ball while making a difference in a child’s life. Registration is now open, visit www.bbbsnw.org or call 800-648-1696 for more information. Start at 5:30pm or 8pm.

Wagner's Lanes

6-7:30pm Fri. May. 2

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge (Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery)

Every Friday you can enjoy our locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check out Infinity Beverages' Facebook page or website before swinging down for updates and musician details. Remember: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE bottle deals during and after the show.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery

Age: 21+

9am-1pm Sat. May. 3

Chippewa Valley Better Brewers BIG BREW

Celebrate National Homebrew Day - The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) created AHA Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world. AHA Big Brew is held each year on the first Saturday in May.

Phoenix Park Clock Tower

Cost: FREE

9am Sat. May. 3

March of Dimes: 2014 Eau Claire March for Babies

The March for Babies in Eau Claire welcomes walkers/fundraisers to our family friendly, 5K route that meanders from Carson Park over to Phoenix Park, then back to Carson for a finish line celebration with music, food, kids’ activities, prize drawings and fun. Visit online to sign up ahead, or register at 9am on day of event. Walk starts at 10am.

Carson Park Pine Pavilion

Cost: Registration is FREE. Donation requested.

Food & Drink

noon-8pm Sat. May. 3

Mulberry Brandy Release Celebration

Truly unique brandy with exquisite berry flavor. The newest of the Experimental Series Spirits is releasing Saturday, May 3rd. We're planning to team up with Norske Nook to offer some berry pies in celebrating. So bring your thirst but also your craving for homemade style berry pies too.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery

Cost: FREE admission

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Sat. May. 3

Geek Prom

Geek Prom is a slightly formal dance/event/costume party for adult misfits, oddballs, and eccentrics. Whether you were too geeky to attend your high school prom, too cool to let out your inner geek, or you’re already letting your geek flag fly, it’s time to unite for a nerdtastic evening.

The Oxford

Cost: Tickets are $13 or $25 per couple until April 25th or $15 at the door and $25 per couple

Age: 21+

1-2pm Mon. May. 5

Introduction to the Most Popular Poker Games

An introduction to the basics of Blackjack, the most popular form of poker, Texas Hold'em & provides an introduction to 5- & 7-card stud & draw poker, along with variations of these basic games.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center

Cost: $5m/$7.50nm

Wellness

5-6pm Tue. May. 6

Meditation for Life’s Journeys: An Invitation to Stillness

The calming meditation is an opportunity for participants to leave anxieties behind. A meditation selection will be read and the 20-minute meditation will begin. Participants who brought an intention will speak their intention without fear of…

5:30pm Tue. May. 6

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bowl For Kids’ Sake: Big/Little Family Night

The 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be bowling through TV Land! Grab your family, friends, or co-workers and form a team. You can have a ball while making a difference in a child’s life. Registration is now open, visit www.bbbsnw.org or call 800-648-1696 for more information.

Wagner's Lanes