March 11, 2010 Issue

Eat Scene 2010

a guide to dining in the
Chippewa Valley

Apps & Sides
some of the more interesting side dishes out there beyond the curds, wings, and rings

Impress-a-Date Dinners
a guide to romance nad local food

Beyond the Apron
in super-secret-anonymous fashion, Volume One reveals on-the-job stories from local servers

A Statistical Breakdown
a highly scientific look at Chippewa Valley’s Eat Scene

February 11, 2010 Issue

V1's First Poetry Contest

with over 200 submissions from Chippewa Valley writers

Winter Birch
(First place winner)

Sailing
(Second place winner)

Small Change
(third place winner)

My curio
– a gift for my mother (honorable mention)

Field Notes from East River Road
a prose poem (honorable mention)

“Found: Lines by a Young Poetess, Age 14”
(honorable mention)

Exquisite Corpses
3 judges took their favorite lines from the contest
& threw them together to form new poems

The Very Best of the Local Haikus
Each poet was encouraged to send in two local haikus.
These are the judges favorites.

V1's 1st Annual Poetry Contest Winners

January 28, 2010 Issue

Health, Fitness, & Wellness

Volume One' guide to help you keep your resolution

Healthy Tidbits
need a healthful reminder? read up.

How Much Can Exercise Do For You?
enough with generality — let’s hear some particulars

Dance Your Way Around Exercise
It’s a cardio-heavy activity, but it doesn’t have the word “aerobics” attached to it ...

The Picture of Health

Fit List: Gyms & Health Clubs

Fit List: Massage

Fit List: Yoga, Pilates, & More

Fit List: Personal Training

Fit List: Belly Dancing

Fit List: Martial Arts/Boxing

Fit List: Equipment Shops

Fit List: Hypnosis

Fit List: Acupuncture

Fit List: Wellness Centers

Fit List: Zumba

The Big Beautiful Gym Grid

January 14, 2010 Issue

Weddings & Occasions

Volume One’s all-inclusive roadmap to the aisle

Would you clear these customs?
wedding traditions from around the world

Reducing your carbon footprint (down the aisle)
earth-pleasing tips for the biggest party you’ll ever have

Alternative registry
traditional gifts for the bride & groom

Gifts for attendants
local gifts from the bride & groom

Trust the alchemists
alchemy family farm can feed your guests and free your conscience

Live and learn, or just watch movies
wedding tips from the silver screen

30th Annual Bridal Show & Expo

Listings: Bands

Listings: Cakes & Sweet Things

Listings: Caterers

Listings: DeeJays

Listings: Dresses

Listings: Flowers

Listings: Invitations

Listings: Performers

Listings: Photographers

Listings: Places to Rent

Listings: Wedding Planners/Consultants

Listings: Rings

Listings: Salons

Listings: Transport

Listings: Tux Rentals

Listings: Videographers

December 24, 2009 Issue

Winter Fun

V1's proof that winter is for you!

Winter is for Everyone:
Curling is Actually a Blast ...
I Know, I was Surprised, Too

Winter is for Everyone:
Snowmen are So Last Century
local snow sculpture ideas using household items

Winter is for Everyone:
Skatey-ma Rinky-dinky-dink
all city rinks open Dec. 27 and close when ice melts

Winter is for Everyone:
Might as Well Ski Jump

Winter is for Everyone:
A Lawn Game Good for Winter, Too

Winter is for Everyone:
Fort Knox? Pssshhhht. More Like Fort ROCKS!

Winter is for Everyone:
Going for the Sweep

Winter is for Everyone:
Area Sledding Hills
Going Downhill ... in a Good Way

Menomonie Gets a Snow Park!

Prepare Yourself for Volume One’s “Cold Flashes”

Winter is for Couples:
My Kingdom for a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride

Winter is for Couples:
Candlelight Dinner Snowshoeing

Winter is for Couples:
Aerial Tours of Holiday Lights

Winter is for the Active:
Downhill Skiing + Snowboarding + Snow Tubing Spots in the Area

Winter is for the Active:
Take “The Plunge!”

Winter is for the Active:
Winter Programs at Beaver Creek

Winter is for the Active:
Pitching a Tent! Quinzee?

Winter is for the Active:
A Bike Race ... in Winter ... on a Frozen Lake

Winter is for the Active:
Cross Country Ski Trails

Winter is for the Active:
Snowshoe Trails

Winter is for the Active:
Snowmobile Trails

Winter is for the Active:
Check Out a Dogsled Race. Mush! Mush!

Winter is for the Active:
Ice Climbing: Opportunities Within Reach

Winter is for the Active:
Bust Out the Shanty and Tip-Ups

How Others Have Made Cities More Vibrant in Winter

Carving Out a Cooler Eau Claire

Winter is for Teens:
Snowball Fights
“the perfect snowball” and a war strategy

Winter is for Teens:
Go Throw Them From the Mountain

Winter is for Teens:
Paintballing It Up!

Winter is for Teens:
Pick Up Some Pucks & Hit These Open Nets
city-run rinks open on Dec. 26 and close when the ice melts

Winter is for Families:
10 Winter Olympic-ish Activities

Winter is for Families:
7 Creative Activites

Winter is for Families:
4 Foodie Activities

Winter is for Families:
Building Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

Winter is for Families:
I Really Like This Track

October 15, 2009 Issue

Hauntings 2009

a scary special Volume One spooktion

Ghouls on Film
another supernatural investigation group starts up in the Valley

Local Investigators Compile Book of Hauntings in Chippewa Falls

Local Trick or Treat Times
when and where to go get your candy

Haunted Listings: Pumpkins & Mazes
where to find this year's big orange fruit

Haunted Listings: Spook houses, tours, and trails
local locations that will try to scare you silly

Haunted Listings: Costumes
buy it brand new or go DIY with your gruesome garb

Haunted Listings: Décor
even if your home isn't haunted, it can still look that way

October 1, 2009 Issue

Outdoor Adventures

Volume One’s fall & winter guide to venturing places that are not indoors.

3 Bumpy Off-Road Biking Locales

6 Slick Spots to Cross-Country Ski

5 Stellar Sites for Snowshoeing

5 Radical Regions to Rock Climb

5 Sweet Places to Pitch a Tent

The Ice Age Trail
(an outdoor adventures must-know)

September 3, 2009 Issue

Fall Harvest 2009

Volume One's guide to harvesting an excellent autumn

Apples, Apples, and More Apples
there's a lot of apples around right now ... what are ya gonna do with them?

Leaping Leafers!
how to have fun with the foliage

Wineries & Vineyards
take a short or a long-ish drive to grape heaven

Corn Maze Guide
get temporarily lost with this corny guide

Launching Spots
local autumn projectile places

Take a Hike
see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air into your lungs

Fruit Fun: Orchard Listings

Fruity Fun: Patches 'n' More

August 20, 2009 Issue

Back 2 School Survival Guide

Volume One's guide to going back to school in the Chippewa Valley

Things We Wish We Knew When We Were Freshmen
a handful of helpful tips from the alumni working at Volume One

Undeclared? Who Cares?
the coolest, most random four-year schedule of college in the Chippewa Valley*

The Big Dance
from the dress to the dinner: tips to survive any school dance

Special How-To: Ridding Your Dorm of Pests
eliminating the lingering annoyances of dorm life

Those Darned Kids
teachers take note of the common and outrageous pranks students have done

The Chippewa Valley's Coolest Educators
We asked “Who are the best teachers in the Chippewa Valley?”

Survival Listings: Plasma Clinic

Survival Listings: Student & Free Clinics

Survival Listings: Bookstores

Survival Listings: Coffeehouses

Survival Listings: Dollar Stores

Survival Listings: Thrift Stores

Survival Listings: Laundromats

Survival Listings: Groceries

July 23, 2009 Issue

Go Green

Volume One's guide to making like a tree, and going green

Your Green Means Go Calendar
when you’re ready to reduce your carbon footprint, start with this month’s worth of baby steps

Hot or Not
What’s “in” and “out” for going green this summer

A Collar of a Different Color
The Chippewa Valley looks to join the green collar movement as it sweeps the nation and state

Five Ways Eau Claire Hopes to get Greener

Green Businesses in the Valley
a few examples of local businesses that are proudly green and will proudly accept your green

Let the Green Come to You
Xcel Energy offering locals more renewable programs

Clean Sweeps & Collection Days

Students Tackle Sustainability Issues, Too
Memorial High School students present green projects

Things to Recycle Other than Bottles & Cans (So Just Clap Your Hands)
A shortlist of recyclable items with instructions on how to go about it

SDS Architects
Eau Claire firm creating green buildings all over the place

Green Listings: Local Builders/Contractors

Green Listings: Groups

Green Listings: Events

July 9, 2009 Issue

Where the Jobs Are

Volume One takes a look at the local job market

Light at the End of the Tunnel
We've seen the worst, but it's not over. How do you stay on your economic feet?

How to Get a Job: What the Experts Say
two local experts weigh in on finding that elusive employer

Three Local Programs You Must Know
local and regional services for job hunters and entrepreneurs

June 25, 2009 Issue

Pet Project

a loyal guide for those looking to find the perfect companion

Homework Before Housebreaking
Six Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Pet

Flowchart: Picking a Pet for Your Personality
V1’s flowchart to help you find the perfect pal for your lifestyle

The Cost of Companionship
Think About Price Tags Before Name Tags

A Walk in the (Dog) Park
Chippewa Valley Canines Begging for More Parks

A Pet by Any Other Name Wouldn't Sound as Sweet
Tips and Suggestions to Help You Name Your Pet

Pet Events
upcoming events for your various critters

Resources: Buy a Pet

Resources: Trainers

Resources: Adoption Centers

Resources: Breeders

Resources: Animal Hospitals

Resources: Kennels/Babysitters/Day Care Centers

Picture Perfect Pets Photo Contest Winners
the pets you voted into the top spots of the photo contest